NFL fantasy football sleepers and waiver wire picks spotlighted for 2026

Fantasy football analysts highlight several NFL players as late‑round sleepers for the 2026 season. Wide receiver Josh Downs of the Indianapolis Colts is projected as a bargain at WR47 after the trade of Michael Pittman Jr., with an expected increase in target share. Titans receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, signed to a four‑year deal, is also undervalued at WR45 despite back‑to‑back 140‑plus‑target seasons.

Additional waiver‑wire candidates include Commanders receiver Antonio Williams, projected to become a WR2 for quarterback Jayden Daniels; Titans quarterback Cam Ward, who posted multiple 250‑plus‑yard games as a rookie; Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson, a dual‑threat back with strong college production; and Giants receiver Darnell Mooney, who recently signed a one‑year, $10 million contract after a 992‑yard season with the Falcons.