Head Coach: Kevin Stefanski
Offensive Coordinator / Play Caller: Tommy Rees
Buy -- Future Tight End
I don't know who it will be yet, but this is the part of the
offense I want -- other than Bijan Robinson. The Falcons essentially
imported the Browns' offensive scheme with Stefanski and Rees.
And what have we wanted from the Browns offense for the past few
years? The running back and David Njoku.
I expect Atlanta to sign a veteran -- possibly even Njoku --
and they could also draft someone. I want both pieces for dynasty.
The veteran gives you production now if you're a contender or
trade value if you're rebuilding. The younger player becomes a
great long-term asset once they take over the role.
I like Drake London. I think he is very talented, but right now
there are a ton of question marks. The first is how he fits into
the new system. Yes, London is clearly better than any wide receiver
Stefanski had in Cleveland, and he was a top-10 fantasy wide receiver
back in 2024. But will he get enough volume to reach that range
again?
The second question mark is the quarterback situation. With that
still up in the air, the offense could lean toward more dump-off
passing and fewer big plays, which isn't where London excels.
He is also a free agent after this year, so the new regime could
decide to let him walk, making his long-term outlook risky.
I know it seems like a cop-out to say “buy” the player who finished
as RB3 last year and RB1 the year before, but Jahmyr Gibbs could
be heading toward Christian McCaffrey -- or even LaDainian Tomlinson
-- level dominance.
A large chunk of Gibbs' 366 fantasy points came from touchdowns
(29.5%). While he has always had double-digit rushing touchdowns
and a handful of receiving scores, his touch volume hasn't been
extremely high. He finished 11th in the league with 243 touches
-- 80 fewer than league leader Jonathan Taylor.
With Petzing stepping in as offensive coordinator and play caller,
we could see a heavier commitment to the run game. Add in David
Montgomery's departure, and Gibbs could push past 300 carries
in 2026. He could also pick up another 10–15 targets, putting
him over the 100-target mark.
Gibbs is already locked in as a top-three running back, but he
looks like the clear RB1 for the next several seasons.
If we see an increase in rushing attempts and throws to the running
backs, those opportunities have to come from somewhere. I expect
them to come out of Jameson Williams' workload.
Williams has been a hit-or-miss player for fantasy, and dynasty
managers have struggled to get back the price they once paid.
Now is the time to get out. Williams has been extremely touchdown-dependent,
scoring seven times on just 65 targets last season. That level
of efficiency is difficult to sustain year over year.
A drop in targets would only make that harder, and Williams also
led the league in drops last season. His game is built on stretching
the field, which isn't quarterback Jared Goff's biggest strength.
With Amon-Ra St. Brown still commanding targets and Sam LaPorta
healthy again, Williams could continue to frustrate fantasy managers
despite being under contract through 2029.
New York Giants
Head Coach: John Harbaugh
Offensive Coordinator / Play Caller: Matt Nagy
While Matt Nagy will likely install his RPO-heavy scheme and
call plays, John Harbaugh has always preferred a run-heavy offense.
I expect the head coach's philosophy to win out, leading to a
ground-focused approach.
That bodes well for Cam Skattebo, especially around the goal
line. He could become a focal point of the offense moving forward.
His running style is reminiscent of Derrick Henry; a player Harbaugh
has had success with in recent years.
Sell -- Giants WR2
The Giants are an up-and-coming offense, but the schemes of both
the head coach and offensive coordinator tend to narrow the passing
game. The offense will focus on the run and heavily funnel targets
to the primary receiver.
For the Giants, that receiver is Malik Nabers. That makes it
difficult to trust any other wide receiver in the offense for
consistent fantasy production. There may be occasional bye-week
fill-ins, but there isn't another pass catcher you should be prioritizing
for dynasty right now.
This comes down to wide receiver archetypes. A.J. Brown plays
the contested-catch, X-receiver role, while DeVonta Smith operates
more as a Z receiver who can move around the formation.
Looking at Mannion's time with the Green Bay Packers, the offense
tended to favor the Z-type receiver. Jayden Reed was very productive
in that role when healthy.
Smith had a down fantasy season in 2025 due largely to a lack
of touchdowns, but he still saw his usual 100+ targets. There
are also persistent trade rumors surrounding A.J. Brown, which
could open up even more opportunity.
The price on Smith is low enough that even if Brown stays, you're
still getting a high-end WR2 at close to WR3 cost.
If we're buying Smith, then we're selling A.J. Brown.
Beyond the trade rumors, Brown's playing style and personality
may not align perfectly with what Mannion wants to build offensively.
Brown will still be a touchdown threat because of his size and
physicality, which keeps his fantasy value afloat, but his target
share could decline.
If Smith fills the Jayden Reed role, Brown may become more of
a Romeo Doubs–type option: someone who scores touchdowns but lacks
the reception and yardage volume to remain a consistent WR1.
Brown still carries significant dynasty value, and with trade
speculation swirling, this could be the perfect time to sell at
a premium.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive Coordinator / Play Caller:
Zac Robinson
Buy -- 3-Wide Receiver Sets
Another year, another new offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay.
Bringing in Zac Robinson from division rival Atlanta brings excitement,
particularly for three-wide receiver sets.
Over the past two seasons, Robinson's offenses used 11 personnel
at extremely high rates -- 86.2% in one season and 45.1% in the
other. That bodes well for the talented receiver group the Buccaneers
have built.
Even if Mike Evans were to leave, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka,
and Jalen McMillan would still form one of the better wide receiver
trios in the league. I'm buying Egbuka and McMillan at their current
prices, and even Godwin if I'm a contender.
Sell -- Future Tight End
If Tampa Bay continues to emphasize three-wide receiver sets,
it puts a major cap on the tight end position.
Some dynasty managers speculated on a connection between Robinson
and Kyle Pitts (franchise tag in ATL), but even if Pitts were
to sign there, I would be hesitant. In Robinson's offense in 2024,
Pitts saw only 74 targets.
The Buccaneers also used Cade Otton sparingly unless injuries
forced their hand. In heavy 11 personnel offenses, the tight end
is often kept in to block unless they are used as a receiving
mismatch.
With the current wide receiver trio, it's hard to imagine any
incoming tight end consistently beating them out for targets.
As an internal hire, Blough should keep much of the offensive
system intact. That's encouraging considering Terry McLaurin finished
as the WR7 in 2024.
The 2025 season was forgettable due to injuries to both McLaurin
and quarterback Jayden Daniels. Blough has already talked publicly
about getting McLaurin the ball and funneling the offense through
him.
McLaurin is on the older side at 30, but he's on a team-friendly
deal with a manageable cap hit for the next few seasons. It may
be a short-term buy, but the price is low enough that you can
get value this season and either hold or flip him next offseason.
Yes, he was a rookie and a seventh-round pick, but that doesn't
erase the inconsistency and inefficiency Jacory Croskey-Merritt
showed last season.
It feels likely that Washington will add competition given how
strong the upcoming free agent running back class is. Croskey-Merritt
had only four games with 15 or more opportunities and was barely
involved in the passing game.
There is still enough belief in him within the dynasty community
that you could get a decent return before his role potentially
shrinks.
There will be plenty of questions surrounding the Cardinals offense
heading into 2026, particularly what Mike LaFleur's offensive
style will look like.
After three seasons learning under Sean McVay, I expect a system
similar to what the Rams run. That's great news for Michael Wilson.
After a breakout 2025 season, Wilson is positioned to become
an even bigger focal point in the offense. Could he be the Puka
Nacua of this system? He has shown flashes of similar skill. At
worst, he could fill a Cooper Kupp or Davante Adams–type role
in terms of usage, which is still extremely valuable.
The biggest red flag is the quarterback situation, which could
create a temporary buy-low window for dynasty managers.
Trey McBride is an excellent player, but LaFleur's system raises
questions about his usage.
McBride ran 62.8% of his routes from the slot last season. His
lowest slot rate over the previous two years was still over 51%.
In contrast, tight ends in LaFleur-style offenses tend to play
more in-line.
Terrance Ferguson is one of the few tight ends in that system
to approach similar alignment usage, and even he was at just 49.8%.
McBride can still succeed in a more traditional role, but the
potential shift in usage creates risk. If you can sell at peak
value and acquire similar production plus additional assets, it
may be worth considering.
Seattle's offense will likely change, even if only slightly.
Brian Fleury will call the game differently than Klint Kubiak
did, and there are several roster questions that could reshape
the offensive hierarchy.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba remains the top option, but beyond that there
are uncertainties. Cooper Kupp is under contract but could become
a cap casualty. Rashid Shaheed is a free agent. Zach Charbonnet
is recovering from a knee injury, and Super Bowl MVP Ken Walker
is also a free agent.
That opens the door for someone like Barner to carve out a larger
role.
Despite being overlooked after the Seahawks drafted Elijah Arroyo,
Barner quietly produced a solid season with 52 receptions, 519
yards, and six touchdowns. Entering just his second year, there
is plenty of room for growth.
Fleury also spent multiple seasons coaching George Kittle, watching
him develop into one of the league's top tight ends. With Sam
Darnold at quarterback -- and potentially another young quarterback
in the future -- a reliable tight end could become an important
safety valve.
Barner shouldn't be your starting dynasty tight end, but he's
a strong bench stash whose value could rise.
Imagine you have an apple tree in your yard. One year it finally
produces juicy, red apples. The first few you pick are fantastic--perfectly
balanced between sweet and tart. But eventually you grab one that
isn't nearly as good.
That's the nature of trees -- and coaching trees.
We all want the explosive offenses that come from the Shanahan/Kubiak
tree, but not every branch produces the same results. That's the
risk with Brian Fleury.
Darnold played very well in Minnesota in 2024 and had a solid
season with Seattle in 2025, but he still wasn't a top-tier fantasy
quarterback. Cashing in after a Super Bowl run could be the right
move.
Even if Fleury runs a similar scheme to Kubiak, his preferences
could change the offense in subtle ways. Darnold threw 25 touchdowns
but also 14 interceptions last season -- numbers that typically
don't translate to elite fantasy production.
He's under contract for two more years, but the Seahawks could
easily look toward the future, especially with the dead cap dropping
significantly. That future may not include a nearly 30-year-old
Sam Darnold.