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NFL Players Defining Fantasy Football Offseason

Analyst Joel Smyth identifies key players shaping the 2026 fantasy landscape, focusing on rookie running back Jeremiyah Love and quarterback Malik Willis.

Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is a focal point for fantasy analysts despite concerns over top rookie RBs failing in recent years. However, data suggests 12 of 15 first-round RBs finish in the top 24 in Year 1. Smyth projects Love to land with the New Orleans Saints or Kansas City Chiefs, both favorable spots.

Malik Willis also appears on the radar as a potential late-round fantasy gem. During his limited time with the Packers, Willis led the NFL in designed rush and scramble rates, making him a player to watch in free agency.