Challenges Ahead for Fantasy Football Position Groups in 2026

The 2026 fantasy football season is shaping up to be complicated for certain NFL position groups, particularly the Chicago Bears' receiving corps and the Cleveland Browns' quarterbacks.

The Bears have multiple young pass-catchers, including Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland, who have generated excitement during training camp. With the departure of DJ Moore, there are 80 targets available, but the team's offense would need to perform exceptionally well for all pass-catchers to be consistently relevant in fantasy leagues.

In Cleveland, the situation is murky as Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders have been named co-starters, leaving fantasy players uncertain. Watson struggled with injuries and performance last season, while Sanders had a rocky start as a rookie. Additionally, the Denver Broncos' backfield is difficult to navigate, with J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey both vying for fantasy relevance, further complicated by the drafting of Jonah Coleman.