Get ready for this, folks, because the same computer model that absolutely *crushed* it predicting De’Von Achane’s monster 2025 season just dropped its top 2026 Fantasy football sleeper. This isn’t some shot in the dark; this model pegged Achane as the RB6 when his ADP was RB12, and he went on to finish sixth among running backs in Fantasy points in CBS Sports PPR leagues, racking up an insane 1,838 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns. That’s serious business.
This Model Has Been Absolutely Dialed In
Look, we all know fantasy leagues are won by finding those hidden gems, the players nobody else is thinking about. This SportsLine model, which simulated the entire NFL season 10,000 times for its 2026 projections, has a track record that’s just stupid good. Besides Achane, it saw A.J. Brown as a sleeper way back in 2020. It nailed Jonathan Taylor’s colossal 2021 season, correctly called C.J. Stroud’s step back in 2024, and even predicted Daniel Jones’ breakout in 2025. We’re talking about a machine that has consistently identified studs like Derrick Henry in 2019, Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara in 2018, and Davante Adams in 2017. Anyone who listened to those calls probably made a serious run at their league title. This isn’t just luck; it’s a proven system giving you a huge edge.
Your Secret Weapon: Isaiah Likely Is the Real Deal
So, who’s the guy for 2026? The model is screaming about New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely. This dude followed coach John Harbaugh from the Ravens to the Giants this offseason, and the move looks like it’s going to unlock his full potential. In Baltimore, Likely showed flashes of big-play capability, but he was always battling Mark Andrews for targets. Now, he’s the clear-cut No. 1 tight end for the Giants, and get this: he’s reportedly been a favorite target of quarterback Jaxson Dart, especially with Nabers limited in camp with a knee injury. His ADP is 97 this year, and while he only had two catches for 11 yards in the preseason opener, the model sees something way bigger coming. If you’re looking for that tight end who can blow up your league, this is your guy.
The 2026 NFL regular season kicks off in just under two weeks, and fantasy draft season is peaking right now. Don’t go into your draft flying blind. Getting a few of these sleepers is absolutely essential if you want to win your league. Head over to SportsLine now and check out their full 2026 Fantasy football rankings and cheat sheets. That edge could be the difference between bragging rights and another year of heartbreak.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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