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SportsLine predicts 2026 Fantasy football sleepers, breakouts, busts

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:54 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

SportsLine predicts 2026 Fantasy football sleepers, breakouts, busts
Summary

As NFL training camps approach, SportsLine has simulated the 2026 season 10,000 times to inform Fantasy football draft strategies. Key players expected to be drafted early include Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Ja'Marr Chase. Among the sleepers identified is Buccaneers running back Kenneth Gainwell, while Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten is projected to break out in his sophomore year. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is highlighted as a player to avoid. Fantasy football enthusiasts can check the full rankings and insights ahead of the drafting period.

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Key Details
  • •Bijan Robinson and Ja'Marr Chase are top early draft picks.
  • •Kenneth Gainwell is projected as a sleeper for Fantasy football 2026.
  • •Bhayshul Tuten is expected to break out as Jaguars' lead running back.
  • •SportsLine's computer model provides comprehensive Fantasy insights.
  • •Sam Darnold is identified as a quarterback to avoid in drafts.
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  • 10:54 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy football rankings 2026: Sleepers, breakouts, busts by computer that projected Daniel Jones' big season
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SportsLine simulated the upcoming NFL season 10,000 times to help form your early 2026 Fantasy football draft strategy

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