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NFL Offseason: Under the Radar for 2026
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NFL Fantasy Football Offseason is picking up. We’ve got players on the move, the combine is over, and we’re all anticipating the NFL Draft. Check out some Under the Radar players to keep an eye on!
Welcome back, everyone! It’s a little early for some, but for those of us in Dynasty Football leagues and/or those with that burning NFL passion, it’s never too early! I’m going to highlight a few players that have piqued my interest so far this offseason and give some intel on why I like them for the 2026 season.
For those who are new or need a refresher, here are a few key terms and definitions to help you out when reading my articles or other articles around the site.
- Clutch Factor (CF) – the average points a player needs to meet or exceed a Clutch Game based on scoring settings and league size. Think QB1, RB2, WR2, and TE1 thresholds.
- Clutch Games (CG) – weekly per-game award for a player who hits the CF factor. The more of these, the more consistent the player is.
- Clutch Rate (CR) – total of CG earned divided by total games; top fantasy players are usually > 70%.
- Football Consistency Report Tool (Scoring can be edited/Standard listed below)
- Based on 12-team leagues
- 4 points per passing touchdown
- 6 points for all other touchdowns
- 1 point per reception (PPR)
- 1 point per 20 passing yards
- 1 point per 10 rushing yards or 10 receiving yards
Let’s dig in and see who’s already flying under the radar for consistency this offseason! Need more consistency? Get a head start on everyone else and sign up today to get full access to all the tools available at BGFS!
Fantasy Football Under the Radar (with consistency) – 3/24/2026
WR Jaylen Waddle, DEN, NFL Fantasy Football Offseason.
I know, I know. Jaylen Waddle isn’t exactly an “Under the Radar” guy, but he’s my guy. If you follow me here or on other social media, then you know I’m a Broncos fan, and the trade for Waddle has me absolutely over the moon.
In 2025, Waddle finished as WR23 overall and sported a 56% CR. This was with the Miami Dolphins (7-10), who by every account were a dumpster fire last season. Despite the team, Waddle managed to see 100 targets for the 4th time in his 5 NFL seasons. His final line was 64 receptions, 910 receiving yards, and 6 receiving touchdowns. Those numbers would’ve been 3rd, 2nd, and tied for 2nd within the Broncos receiving room.
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(2025 Statistics: 56% CR, WR23: 12.1 PPG)
The move to Denver looks to be promising for Waddle, who’s shown WR1 chops in previous seasons. In 2022, he finished as WR7. That year, he had 117 targets, which is well within his range with the Broncos for this upcoming season. QB Bo Nix led the NFL last season with 612 pass attempts, and the Broncos’ offense looked starved for a WR to step up next to Courtland Sutton.
Last season, Troy Franklin saw 104 targets and often disappeared in big spots. With Waddle, the Broncos will have a proven speedster who can make the most of his 100+ targets. Don’t be surprised to see Waddle actually ascend to WR1 for the Broncos and be hovering right around the WR1 tier for fantasy football.
WR Alec Pierce, IND,
Now, here’s a guy… no, I’m not going to do that lol. Alec Pierce is different from Waddle, as he stayed put with a 4-year, $116 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts. Not only does that make Pierce a top 10 paid WR in the NFL, but it also coincides with the Colts trading away perennial WR1 Michael Pittman Jr. as well.
Pierce was already ascending last season, so the contract only furthers the idea that he’s the WR1 for the Colts moving into this season. He was WR27 overall last season and had a 60% CR. That was with him competing for targets with the aforementioned Pittman, and also dealing with a QB carousel that included the unretiring Philip Rivers.
(2025 Statistics: 60% CR, WR27: 12.2 PPG)
I think casual fans are still not talking about this enough. Some will be surprised when discussing the Colts and “forget” that Pittman was traded. The runway is clear as Pierce is in line to have a huge breakout this upcoming season. Pierce set career highs across the board except TDs (6, his career high 7). Those 21.3 yards per reception are obscene, in a good way.
A lot of conversations this offseason will be in favor of Tyler Warren, the rookie TE from last year, and potentially Josh Downs. I like both of those guys as the arrow is pointing up for them, but Pierce is the true winner in this receiving room. With 47 receptions, 1,003 receiving yards, and 6 touchdowns last season, the sky is the limit. He’s a locked-in WR2 for fantasy purposes and has a good shot at borderline WR1 numbers.
RB Emanuel Wilson, SEA,
The Seahawks running back position is in flux. Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III has left and joined the Kansas City Chiefs. Everyone in fantasy shot him up their boards, and I’ve even seen fantasy managers trade away the 1.01 in fantasy dynasty drafts for him. But what about the RB1 for the defending champs? Insert Emanuel Wilson.
In a backup role last season with the Green Bay Packers, Wilson looked good in a few spot starts. In a week 12 game against the Minnesota Vikings, Wilson got the call and responded with 28 carries, 107 yards, and 2 touchdowns. For the season, he ended up just shy of 500 yards rushing (496).
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(2025 Statistics: 24% CR, RB49: 5.6 PPG)
In games where Wilson got 10+ carries, he got 40+ yards every time. But the biggest reason we’re interested in Wilson is that Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL during the Seahawks playoff run. He’s expected to miss at least 9 months, which means he won’t be ready until December next season, at the earliest.
Without Charbonnet, the Seahawks’ only notable free agency move at RB was Wilson. This tells me they have plans for him, as they already knew they’d be without Charbs. Some will beat the drum for George Holani, and I get it, but he hasn’t shown that he has the trust of the Seahawks just yet. He’ll be involved, but as the backup/change-of-pace to Wilson. Keep an eye on the team during the draft; they may make RB a priority, but for now, I like Wilson a lot.
Again, welcome back, everyone! I hope you’ll follow along all offseason and into the 2026 season for some insights on consistency. Want more? Follow me on X: @JKeasy. Remember, it’s all about consistency, and Big Guy Fantasy Sports is the best in the business!
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