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5 NFL Players Defining Fantasy Football Offseason

Analyst Joel Smyth highlights five NFL players expected to shape the 2026 fantasy football season during the upcoming offseason.

Jeremiyah Love, a top rookie running back, is projected to land with the New Orleans Saints or Kansas City Chiefs. Despite struggling as a rookie in three straight seasons, Love is expected to be a top-12 pick in fantasy drafts due to his versatility and favorable landing spots.

Malik Willis, a Green Bay Packers free agent, is another player who could significantly impact the 2026 season. Projected to land a starting job, Willis led the NFL in designed rush rate and scramble rate, offering potential as a game-changing rushing quarterback.