6 Fantasy Football Players Projections LOVE | Big Seasons Coming for These Picks (2026)

What if the fantasy football projections know something the expert rankings don't? Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice and Jake Cieley break down six players whose 2026 model projections run significantly ahead of expert consensus — from Quinshon Judkins emerging as a true bell-cow back for the Cleveland Browns to Colston Loveland continuing the tight end breakout he began late last season for the Chicago Bears. The debate gets heated when they turn to Breece Hall's 300-touch ceiling for the New York Jets, Jaxson Dart's massive rushing upside for the New York Giants, Jameson Williams' elite efficiency for the Detroit Lions, and the high-risk, high-reward case for Rashee Rice of the Kansas City Chiefs — whose projections show a top-six receiver ceiling if he stays healthy and on the field all season. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 0:04:17 - Quinshon Judkins (RB, CLE) 0:07:44 - Colston Loveland (TE, CHI) 0:11:01 - Projections vs. ECR 0:12:26 - Breece Hall (RB, NYJ) 0:16:47 - Jaxson Dart (QB, NYG) 0:22:02 - Hard Rock Bet 0:23:35 - Jameson Williams (WR, DET) 0:29:34 - Rashee Rice (WR, KC) 0:33:40 - Closing 📄 For a complete list of rules and guidelines on how to enter our Giveaway Contest, and to claim your prize, please visit https://www.fantasypros.com/youtubes-contest-policies-and-guidelines/ FAQs Why do fantasy projections disagree with expert consensus rankings? Is Quinshon Judkins a safe fantasy pick after his ankle injury? How many touches will Breece Hall get in 2026 fantasy football? Is Colston Loveland a top fantasy tight end in 2026? Is Jameson Williams worth drafting in 2026 fantasy football? Is Rashee Rice a bust risk in 2026 fantasy football? ______________________ Sponsors: 🎸 Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) ✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at http://www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder 🧙‍♂️ Draft Wizard - Sync your league instantly with Draft Wizard to get custom advice on how to ace your draft, whether it’s a redraft, dynasty startup, rookie draft or salary-cap format!. Know your leaguemates inside and out before they ever make another pick with our Draft Analyzer, which reveals their draft-day tendencies. Prepare to dominate your drafts with custom Cheat Sheets and the Mock Draft Simulator. Plus, don’t draft alone, sidecar with our Draft Assistant that will ensure you’re getting the best, expert-recommended value at each pick. Sync your league and start putting your best foot forward this draft season with Draft Wizard at https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/ or on the FantasyPros App. ______________________ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasypros-football-podcast/id1138942145?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YM5ymt3vWVfdHzVAEzq2w Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/PC:650 Helpful Links: 2026 Rankings: https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ppr-cheatsheets.php Draft Wizard draft tools: https://draftwizard.fantasypros.com/football/leagues/ Dynasty Podcast: https://bit.ly/3ze9ygn BettingPros: https://www.youtube.com/bettingpros FantasyPros Shop: https://shop.fantasypros.com/ Follow Us! YouTube: http://bit.ly/fpros-subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/FantasyPros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FantasyPros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasypros/ Discord: https://discord.gg/RJU29tPrrq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasypros #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootball2026 #NFLFantasy #FantasyFootballProjections #FantasyFootballRankings #FantasyFootballSleepers #FantasyFootballDraft2026 #BreeceeHall #JaxsonDart #RasheeRice #JamesonWilliams #QuinshonJudkins #ColstonLoveland #FantasyPros #DynastyFantasyFootball