Fantasy Football ADP Solidifies Ahead of Big Draft Weekend

As the NFL preseason enters its second week, the Fantasy football ADP continues to solidify, with several players moving up and down the rankings. Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Ja’Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, and Jonathan Taylor are the top players going off the board first on average, according to ADP data. Christian McCaffrey remains the sixth player off the board, despite currently sitting out of practice with calf tightness.

Josh Allen is the only quarterback in the top 35 per ADP, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding the position. As the Fantasy football draft season heats up, it’s essential to stay informed about the latest ADP trends and rankings.

Ahead of the 2026 Fantasy football draft, it’s crucial to identify the top sleepers, breakouts, and busts. The right strategy can make all the difference in your Fantasy football league.

Top Fantasy Football Sleepers

One of the top Fantasy football sleepers the model is predicting is Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce. He was one of the top big-play receivers in the league last year, finishing second in the league with an average of 21.3 yards per reception. He finished the year as a top-25 Fantasy WR with a 47-1003-6 receiving line, cashing in on a four-year, $114 million contract extension.

He is rehabbing an ankle injury in camp, which might be one reason that he’s slipped to an ADP of around No. 75 overall, down six slots in recent days as the Colts are reportedly adding veteran Keenan Allen to the receiver mix. With Michael Pittman gone, however, SportsLine’s model is extremely high on Pierce’s outlook, ranking him above receivers such as Maik Nabers and Justin Jefferson, both of whom are going much earlier in Fantasy drafts.

Top Fantasy Football Breakouts

One of the top Fantasy football breakouts the model is predicting is Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. He is going off the board at pick No. 102, making him a potential steal in Fantasy drafts. The second-year pro out of Ole Miss had a solid rookie season, throwing for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He added 487 yards and nine scores on the ground.

There’s certainly some ongoing injury risk, but with an upgraded supporting cast and the return of Malk Nabers (ACL), Dart has a chance to be a top Fantasy quarterback. SportsLine’s model ranks him ahead of players like Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, and Justin Herbert, all QBs being drafted before him.

Top Fantasy Football Busts

As for players to avoid, the model identifies Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III. Walker’s Fantasy stock is sky high after he was dominant in the playoffs last year as a key piece of Seattle’s Super Bowl run. Now he joins a Kansas City backfield without a lot of competition, and he’s going off the board at pick No. 21 overall on average in Fantasy drafts.

Andy Reid’s pass-first offense hasn’t been friendly to running backs, however, from a Fantasy standpoint as no Kansas City back has cleared 1,000 yards on the ground since 2017. Walker also brings some injury risk after missing at least one game in 2022, 2023, and 2024. SportsLine’s model ranks backs such as Jeremiyah Love, D’Andre Swift, and Bucky Irving higher, making Walker a player to avoid in upcoming Fantasy drafts.

With the 2026 Fantasy football draft approaching, it’s essential to stay informed about the latest ADP trends and rankings. The right strategy can make all the difference in your Fantasy football league. The model has a proven track record providing Fantasy football tips, nailing Jonathan Taylor’s monstrous season in 2021, calling Rachaad White’s breakout in 2023, and identifying Isiah Pacheco as a bust in 2025.

How to Find Proven 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings

SportsLine’s model is also extremely high on a surprising tight end you aren’t even thinking about being taken in the early rounds of 2026 Fantasy football drafts. This tight end is listed as a shocking top-8 option ahead of stars like Travis Kelce and Sam LaPorta.