2026 Fantasy Offseason Week 17

Dear Pococurante Members of the Dana Burger Dynasty League,

Well, we got there! Barely, just barely. The draft is over and now we enter the long months of summer without any real NFL news. But hey, some interesting things happened recently! AJ Brown is now on the Patriots and Myles Garrett is a Los Angeles Ram. That's pretty significant.

However, as we enter into the summer and the dead time before training camp, I will enter into our hiatus with a two-part feature inspired by Forbes: 26 under 26 (in honor of the 2026 season). Yes that's right, today we are going to review #13-26 in part 1, with #1-12 next week. Inclusion on the list is a combination of future projections, previous production, and team context. Then we will take a pause for the summer, and I'll be back in early August.

One important league update: with the advent of this website, we should anticipate the return of the midseason tournament! I've created a full module/bracket that can also track a round robin table outside of our normal league matchups. So what does this mean? Honestly, nothing outside of league dues will bump up slightly to $105 with the winner of the midseason tournament receiving a little bit of cash ($70, winner takes all). Happy to bump to $110 for a more substantial payout.

With that being said, let's jump in!

F.O.R.B.E.S (Football Outlook Report: Big Expectations & Standings): 26 under 26

Note: this is 26 non-inclusive, meaning players 26 and up are not included

Honorable Mentions: Bryce Young, Cam Ward, Fernando Mendoza, TreVeyon Henderson, Cam Skattebo, Bucky Irving, Breece Hall, Luther Burden, Brian Thomas, Rome Odunze,
Harold Fannin

26. Kenneth Walker, RB - Miller Time
After winning the Superbowl MVP, Walker's addition to the Chiefs bumps him over the honorable mentions to be included on this list. He's projected to be the three-down back, and in an offense that desperately needs playmakers, Walker should be showcased for the next 3 years. He has big play ability, and as long as he stays healthy, should be a top 10 RB.

25. Garrett Wilson, WR - House of Cards
Wilson has put up good numbers, breaking 1,000 yards receiving each year minus last season which ended early due to injury. This is even more impressive considering he's on the Jets...imagine if he was on a competent team with decent QB play. He edges out players like Odunze, BTJ, and Burden simply because he's shown he can produce across multiple years.

24. Chris Olave, WR - House of Cards
Fellow OSU alum and 2022 rookie Chris Olave joins Wilson here at 24/25. Similar to Wilson, Olave has shown that he can be a #1 receiver, and his team context is just better than Wilson overall. The concussions are a worry, however, and if he gets two or more, he might be one of those early retirees.

23. Omarion Hampton, RB - Superflexwent2Epsteinisle
Aside from hating on Tim's name due to length, Hampton is a solid building block for the future. The Chargers, with new OC Mike McDaniel, should make a jump in offensive production, and Hampton passed the eye test last year as a rookie. He has speed, tackle-breaking ability, and can catch passes too. He's paired with a good offense and great QB, so really the sky's the limit here.

22. Emeka Egbuka, WR - Mr. Slippyfist
Egbuka started his rookie season on fire, but faded down the stretch. With Mike Evans gone, and Chris Godwin nearing the end of his career, Egbuka looks to be the #1 in Tampa Bay for a while. The offense is the concern here, as they've cycled through OCs the last two years, and stability in the coaching staff is in question with Bowles on the hot seat. Additionally, a lot falls on Baker to produce; if there's a QB change in the near future, there are a lot of question marks here.

21. Tyler Warren, TE - Justinian Dynasty
Tyler Warren is just good. Now that Pittman is out of Indianapolis, Warren should absorb even more targets. Provided Daniel Jones (or future QB down the line) can be decent, Warren looks to be a Kittle-like TE for the long term. He can easily be a guy who goes for 6+ rec and 100 yards each game.

20. Colston Loveland, TE - Miller Time
The other 2025 rookie TE, things were looking a bit shaky early on in the season. But Loveland absolutely killed it in the final stretch of the season, showing big play ability and impressive receiving skills. This, coupled with an ascending offense with Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson as head coach, Loveland will only get better. Both him and Warren were absolute hits in 2025.

19. Tetairoa McMillan, WR - Critical Gase Theory
Tet won OROY last year behind a 1,000 yard season and 6 TDs. Not bad. He's a prototypical X receiver who projects to continue to improve; he flashed skills similar to a young Mike Evans, utilizing both his size and route running. While Bryce Young might not be the longterm solution at QB in Carolina, he's good enough to feed Tet the ball; additionally, the Panthers look to be trying to compete which bodes well for future offensive production.

18. Jeremiyah Love, RB - Que Sarratt, Sarratt
First off, great name change by Todd. Second, this is a controversial addition (and so high) for a rookie who hasn't played a down yet. But seeing as how Hampton and Jeanty will make this list, Love should be a star from his first game in September. He projects to be able to do it all, and should be a stable RB for Todd as long as he's rostered.

17. Jaxson Dart, QB - Que Sarratt, Saratt
Our first QB on the list, Dart showcased dual threat ability last year. If the Giants can improve with the head coaching change, Dart should continue to get better as well. With the return of Malik Nabers and improving the pass catchers around him, Dart is on the up and up. But he has to learn how to protect himself, and if he continues to get concussed, we may see Tua 2.0 sooner rather than later.

16. CJ Stroud, QB - Kyler Scullen
Stroud has fallen off a bit since his prolific rookie season where he was arguably the top dynasty QB due to his age and production. But he's still young, has command of a good Texans team, and it looks like the Texans are committed to supporting him with offensive players. The addition of Montgomery and an improved O-line should see Stroud's numbers improve, especially with the growth of Higgins, Noel, and the return of Tank Dell. Stroud could jump up higher after a solid 2026 season.

15. Ashton Jeanty, RB - Q-A Johnston
Jeanty's rookie season felt like a letdown, but he actually was very good overall (RB13, 1321 total yards, 10 TDs). And that was with a terrible offense and team. With better QB play and a Superbowl winning playcaller, Jeanty should see those numbers improve even more. The skills are there, the team just needs to be better.

14. Ladd McConkey, WR - Q-A Johnston
Ladd had a down year on a Chargers team that was decimated by injury. But his rookie season was legit, and being tied to Herbert and McDaniel longterm only bodes well for McConkey. I am unsure how much longer Keenan Allen can continue to take targets, but I don't really believe in Quentin Johnston to be more than a #2; McConkey is the real #1 for the Chargers and should be for a while.

13. Devon Achane, RB - Justinian Dynasty
Although questions surround the Miami Dolphins with a new GM and head coach, Achane has shown he can be a 3-down, multi-skilled RB. He's lightning fast, can both run between tackles and catch passes, and he has done this for the past three seasons. His future is tied to the Dolphins trajectory, and there's a chance that he may be a future trade candidate as the Dolphins figure out their offense in general. Expect to see his name around the trade deadline; could you imagine him on the Bears?

Alright, so those are our first 13 players in our 26 under 26. We'll go over #1-12 next week! Enjoy the week ahead, and start considering making space on your rosters as some of us have already begun to do!

Yours in Football,
Doug