4 Trends That Could Continue in Fantasy Football 2026
In today's Fantasy Life Newsletter, presented by Xfinity, watching these trends before the 2026 season, NFL Draft sleepers and Justin Jefferson dynasty value.
In today's Fantasy Life Newsletter, presented by Xfinity:
Will these trends continue in 2026?
Correlation doesn't equal causation. We all know that. But sometimes, numbers are fun. And after this many data points, we have to at least ask the questions, right?
Will Kyle Pitts Score 6 TDs in 2026?
Do you realize how many people have contributed to The Kyle Pitts Bit? SIX(!) QBs have thrown touchdowns to Pitts since 2021:
Matt Ryan
Taylor Heinicke
Marcus Mariota
Desmond Ridder
Michael Penix Jr.
Kirk Cousins
And somehow, despite the unpredictable changes across all aspects of the game, Pitts still tapped into the pattern of a goddamn lifetime: One additional TD—every year—for the last five years of his career.
We may never see something this perfect again! And I choose to believe in the bit. #PittsForSix TDs in 2026.
Is Josh Allen Always Good for 39?
Josh Allen may be only 29, but he has consistently combined for 39+ TDs (passing and rushing) each season since 20 freakin' 20.
2020: 37 passing / 8 rushing
2021: 36 passing / 6 rushing
2022: 35 passing / 7 rushing
2023: 29 passing / 15 rushing
2024: 28 passing / 12 rushing
2025: 25 passing / 14 rushing
It's no wonder Allen is Fantasy Life's undisputed QB1 going into 2026 with stats like that. And despite the Bills' "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad WR room" narrative, it seems that Allen continues to get the job done.
Well … If you want to define "the job" as "winning a Super Bowl," then no. Allen hasn't gotten the job done. Yet. But … You know what I mean! He's a league winner! Just … Not a National Football League winner. Yet. ducks
Will Dak Have Another 4K Drop-off?
Since 2019, Dak Prescott has thrown for 4K+ yards every other year. Like clockwork, actually.
2019: 4,902 yards
2020: 1,856 yards
2021: 4,483yards
2022: 2,860 yards
2023: 4,516 yards
2024: 1,978 yards
2025: 4,552yards
Suuure, you could argue that Dak played only five games in 2020, 12 in 2022 and 8 in 2024. But that doesn't change the facts, people.
No. You don't know Clint. But you need to. You see, he's been playing in my home league since 2015. Since then, he has made the playoffs seven times, the championship matchup twice, andddddd yet, he's never f*cking won the big game. (You can call him Josh Allen.)
Clint's teams are solid. His trades are diabolical. (I don't think he's "lost" a trade in a decade.) And his "so close!" lore amongst the league is borderline provocative.
But alas, always a bridesmaid never a bride. Will he blow it again in 2026? No idea! But after this many data points, we have to at least ask the questions, right?
If you’ve had Josh Allen in fantasy any year since 2020, you’ve been more than happy. He’s been the QB1 five times in that span, the only year he didn’t finish up top being 2022 when he fell all the way to QB2. He just finished his followup to his 2024 NFL MVP season with 3,668 passing yards and 25 TDs, adding 579 rushing yards and 14 more scores on the ground. Betting against him continuing his fantasy dominance for another five years would be ill-advised.
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Don’t Sleep on NFL Draft Prospects Like Chris Bell
Seeing Chris Bell suffer a late-season knee injury is one of the harsh realities of the NFL Draft process. When a player is getting all the helium off a big platform season, then having that balloon pop is beyond disheartening. But when a player is young and talented like Bell, some things are worth the wait, as Coach Gene Clemons determined:
Chris Bell is the definition of a highly talented prospect whose value dropped because of a late-season injury. Bell might be a candidate to redshirt his rookie season in the league because of a Nov. 22 torn ACL against SMU. Even if he is ready in time for training camp, similar to Tory Horton in Seattle, the team may be apprehensive about how to utilize him and allow him to get a year removed from his injury before ramping him up.
That means he may be more of a factor in 2027 than in 2026. This is why he has gone from being a perceived middle-of-the-first-round selection to a steal on Day 2. He has a massive frame at 6-foot-2 and 222 pounds. He is built more like an H-back than a receiver, and his 10-inch hands allow him the ability to haul in almost any pass in his catch radius.
Who are some of the other players who are flying under the radar in the final weeks before names start getting called in Pittsburgh? ⤵️
Was it JJ’s fault? Or was it JJ’s fault? We may find out this season, as Justin Jefferson appears set to get a new QB in Kyler Murray who just might be able to get us to partying like it’s 2024, when Jefferson was catching passes from a free agent QB in Sam Darnold. We know how that season turned out, as Jefferson torched the league to the tune of 103-1,533-10. But last year may have soured some fantasy managers to the situation. Tipp Major looked into the options on how to approach Jefferson’s dynasty value after a down season:
From a fantasy perspective, that kind of talent elevates the entire offense. Better quarterback play means more accurate targets, sustained drives, and more red-zone opportunities all of which funnel toward a player like Jefferson.
The buy-low window may not be wide open anymore, but it’s not fully shut either. There are still managers who feel uneasy after last season, and that hesitation is where deals get done. If it takes adding a pick or a secondary piece to secure a bona fide superstar, it’s a price worth considering.
The options are intriguing, no matter the direction you take with Jefferson. ⤵️
Kendall Valenzuela and cooterdoodle rate their confidence level on a group of players for fantasy in the latest episode of UNTITLED. Where do they stand on BTJ? Will there be bad blood if cooterdoodle gives the thumbs down to Taylor Swift’s fiancee? Tune in and find out. ⤵️
