Top 6 Fantasy Football Draft Values on Sleeper (2026)

Key Points:

• The 2026 NFL preseason marks the start of redraft fantasy football season, emphasizing the importance of drafting players at value to succeed in leagues.
• Daniel Jones (IND) is considered a strong draft value at QB26 due to his outstanding performance before an Achilles injury last season, with expectations to return fully by Week 1.
• Chase Brown (CIN) is a top-10 running back candidate, having finished as RB10 in 2024 and RB7 last year, with a proven touchdown-scoring ability on a high-powered offense.
• Chris Rodriguez Jr. (JAC) is poised for increased opportunity as a co-starter after Travis Etienne Jr.'s departure, showing strong fantasy production in limited action with Washington last season.
• Wide receivers DeVonta Smith (PHI) and Zay Flowers (BAL) are highlighted as valuable picks due to their expected increased roles and consistent fantasy production, with Smith projected to be a top-12 WR and Flowers likely to improve under a new offensive coordinator.
• Tight end Juwan Johnson (NO) gains value following a teammate’s injury, with a history of solid fantasy performances and potential for high-scoring weeks in 2026.