Alright, Seattle! If you’re in one of the 40% of leagues playing full-PPR, listen up: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, our very own Seahawks WR, is a legit first-round pick for the 2026 NFL season. Hayden Winks’ rankings are clear, JSN is an elite fantasy target. This ain’t just wishful thinking, folks; Winks points to last year’s incredible usage, with JSN as WR2 on WR5 usage and a league-high 35% targets. That’s massive opportunity staring us right in the face!
The First-Round Fantasy Monsters (Including Our Guy!)
Winks lays out the early-pick blueprint. Jahmyr Gibbs is a potential No. 1 overall pick. Puka Nacua exploded with 23.8 PPR points per game, 3.4 more than the WR2. Ja’Marr Chase is a WR1 when Joe Burrow is healthy, and Bijan Robinson was RB2 in receptions with 4.6 per game. Amon-Ra St. Brown boasts three straight seasons with 10+ TDs and 115+ receptions. Christian McCaffrey led the NFL with 24.0 PPR points per game last year. Jonathan Taylor dropped 24.8 PPR points per game through Week 13 with Daniel Jones. CeeDee Lamb, WR9 on WR9 usage, is due for positive touchdown luck. Justin Jefferson still leads WRs in PPR points per game (20.1) from 2022-2024, excluding the Dobbs/Hall games. De’Von Achane was RB6 per game over the last two seasons, even with Miami’s offense struggling. Winks even gets a “LeSean-McCoy-with-Andy-Reid senses are tingling” vibe for Kenneth Walker III.
Don’t Blow Your Draft on an Early Quarterback!
This is where too many fantasy players make a critical mistake in full-PPR. QBs don’t rack up reception points, plain and simple! Winks demands a full round discount on every single QB. That means Josh Allen should NOT be drafted in the first four rounds. Seriously, resist the urge! “Semi-elite” QBs? Don’t touch them until Round 6 at the earliest. The good news? QB depth is stacked this year. Kyler Murray, Jordan Love, Jared Goff, Jaxson Dart, and Bo Nix are all legit low-end QB1 options that will be practically free. Your winning strategy is to double up on these later-round QBs and absolutely load your bench with quality running back and wide receiver talent first. That’s how you dominate.
The Sleepers Who Will Win You Weeks
Beyond those early rounds, Winks highlights some true hidden gems. Keep an eye on Browns first-rounder KC Concepcion. This guy lit up SEC competition as a downfield and manufactured-touch threat, with Jaylen Waddle-like explosiveness and being the best route runner in his class. Coach Todd Monken, who just coached Zay Flowers to a top-20 season, called him a Flowers-type, but Winks thinks Concepcion will be better long-term! Also, Matthew Golden is stepping into the Romeo Doubs role for the Packers. Doubs was WR37, but Winks says Golden has way more “juice.” This 4.2-speed first-rounder will be a full-time player, especially with only three receivers in Green Bay. These are the guys who sneak onto your roster and deliver big.
So there it is, folks. Grab your Jaxon Smith-Njigba early, trust the process by waiting on a QB, and scoop up these sleepers. That’s how you bring home the fantasy hardware and the bragging rights this season. Now get out there and draft like a champion!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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