🏈 4 Players Who Could SMASH Expectations

1. Jerry Jeudy (WR - Browns)

Current ADP: WR37 (Round 5-6)

Jerry Jeudy finished as the WR12 overall and WR26 in points per game last year but is somehow slipping to WR35 in drafts. From Week 9 onward Jeudy ranked fourth in targets, third in yards, and seventh in fantasy points per game.

He has almost no threats to his target share in a WR room highlighted by Cedric Tillman, and then…Diontae Johnson? (Seriously, the Browns WR room thins out quickly!)

No matter who ends up starting at QB for Cleveland, Jeudy should be in for a massive workload.

2. Chase Brown (RB - Bengals)

Current ADP: RB12 (Round 2)

Chase Brown is currently being drafted as the RB12 but Walter has him ranked as the RB8. The Bengals signaled major confidence in Brown by signing only one running back in the offseason.

From Weeks 9 to 17 in 2025, Brown’s volume was elite. He ranked fifth in carries and second in targets amongst RBs. He was also third in points per game during this stretch, surpassing several superstar RBs such as Jahmyr Gibbs.

Expect another season of elite volume in what should be one of the league’s most explosive scoring offenses. 🚀

3. Bryce Young (QB - Panthers)

Current ADP: QB24 (Round 12)

After being benched early in the season, Bryce Young was the QB12 from Week 8 onward. The Panthers responded in kind by selecting Tetairoa McMillan 8th overall in the draft, securing what will likely be Young’s most dynamic weapon. At his ADP, Young’s upside far outweighs the risk at the end of your draft.

Young is the ultimate bargain quarterback pick. 🏆

4. STACK - Drake Maye & Stefon Diggs (QB/WR - Patriots)

Maye ADP: QB19 (Round 10), Diggs ADP: WR46 (Round 9)

Okay I lied, there are five players on this list. But when factoring in price, this could potentially be the best value stack in all of fantasy football!

Stefon Diggs is by far the most pedigreed receiver on this New England offense and has looked surprisingly spry for a player recovering from an ACL tear. He was the WR18 in points per game last season. While New England’s wide receiver room has a lot of names, its hard to project any one receiver to consistently contend with Diggs for target volume. He has a top-20 WR ceiling once he returns.

Drake Maye saw high rushing volume (with great efficiency) in his rookie campaign and averaged 17+ points in games he completed. With significant offensive line additions and the hiring of Josh McDaniels, there is a path for a big second-year leap.

This is a low-cost, high-upside duo to grab late. 🔥