Kyler Murray Set To Shine In Vikings’ Fantasy Past

Waddle Sparks Denver’s Fantasy Outlook

Jaylen Waddle’s trade to Denver instantly turns him into a top‑draft pick, sitting at WR23 on most ADP boards for the 2026 season. The Broncos gave up a first‑round pick and other assets, signaling they see him as a cornerstone of their passing attack. Waddle turned 28 in November and posted a solid WR28 average on a struggling Dolphins team after a forgettable 2024 campaign. He posted over 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons, finishing as WR17, WR11 and WR22 in fantasy rankings. Denver’s offense threw the fourth‑most passes (613) in 2025, far above the Dolphins’ 479 attempts, giving Waddle ample opportunities as the team’s No. 1 receiver. If you’re looking for this year’s George Pickens‑type playmaker, Waddle is a top‑15 fantasy WR waiting to be rostered. — Justin Boone

Zay Flowers Poised For Breakout

Zay Flowers enjoyed his third‑year breakout in 2025, finishing 11th in fantasy points when Lamar Jackson was healthy. Baltimore’s new offensive coordinator, former Bears OC Declan Doyle, is expected to bring a more creative scheme that could unlock Flowers’ versatility. He ranked third in yards per route and second in play‑action catching with Jackson, and Ben Johnson’s 2025 offense featured a league‑second 20 % play‑action rate. With more routes and a fresh playcaller, Flowers could become a high‑end target in Year 4. The risk of adjusting to a new OC exists, but the upside for a player with his skill set looks compelling. — Joel Smyth

Kenneth Walker Revives Chiefs Ground Game

Kenneth Walker III brings a proven explosive threat to a Chiefs rushing attack that has languished at the bottom of the league. Over the last two seasons the Chiefs rank dead last with a 2.9 % explosive‑run rate, while teams just ahead sit around 5.3 % and 6 % respectively. Despite a solid offensive line that clears running lanes, the KC backfield has barely added any extra yards. Walker’s playoff stint with Seattle highlighted his ability to excel in screen passes, a staple of Andy Reid’s offense. Adding a credible ground threat should reshape how the Chiefs attack, making Walker a locked‑in Round 2 talent. — Matt Harmon

Ladd McConkey’s Second‑Season Surge

Ladd McConkey looked like a rising star in the second half of his rookie year, a performance worth rebuilding around after a rough sophomore season. Injuries to the offensive line, a congested target tree, and stale play‑calling bogged down his 2025 campaign. The line is now healthy, Keenan Allen is unlikely to return, and the Chargers have hired Mike McDaniel as OC— the same architect who orchestrated 4,624 passing yards for Tua Tagovailoa three years ago. With a cleaner target picture and a dynamic playcaller, McConkey has emerged as my top proactive pick heading into draft season. — Scott Pianowski

Kyler Murray’s Fantasy Ceiling With The Vikings

Kyler Murray entering the Vikings’ revamped offense could become a top‑10 fantasy quarterback if he matches the team’s 2022‑2024 averages of 249 passing yards per game (5th in the league). Adding his career‑average 37 rushing yards per game would give him the dual‑threat production needed for elite fantasy status. Prior to J.J. McCarthy’s misstep, Kevin O’Connell’s QBs thrived: Kirk Cousins (20.2 fppg, QB7), Nick Mullens (19.9, QB8), Sam Darnold (19.7, QB8) and Josh Dobbs (17.6, QB17). The Vikings’ offense also led the league in play‑action rate and success on 20+ yard attempts during that span. Murray’s upside is clear, especially with an opening schedule that features the Packers (without Micah Parsons) and the Bears. — Hayden Winks