The Herd with Colin Cowherd FantasyPros - Fantasy Gold: The Top 10 Must-Have Players for 2026 (Ep. 1981)
Mar 21, 2026
Justin Boone, Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst and accuracy contest vet, shares his data-driven top-10 must-have player list for 2026. Short takes on breakout tight ends, running back role changes, and the ripple effects of major trades. Quick reactions to Waddle’s move, touchdown upside for vets, and sleepers poised to rise after free agency.
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Chig Okonkwo Late Round Tight End Value
- Chig Okonkwo offers late-round tight end value stepping into a likely targetable role in Washington behind Jalen Hurts' style of usage.
- He posted consistent 50+ catch seasons and flashed top-12 TE weeks, making him a cheap upside pick.
Jaylen Waddle Trade Reorders Broncos Targets
- Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos shifts target distribution and boosts Bo Nix's passing upside in Denver.
- Cortland Sutton's role will be dinged as Waddle competes as a high-volume perimeter receiver in that offense.
Mike Evans Still High Upside Despite Age
- Mike Evans remains a high-upside touchdown and red-zone threat despite age and hamstring history after joining a better passing situation.
- Analytics show strong separation and route-win metrics; expect WR2 production when healthy but with missed-game risk.