ESPN Analysts Unveil 10 Bold 2026 Fantasy Football Calls, Led by Caleb Williams at QB1
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Updated · ESPN · Sep 1
ESPN Analysts Unveil 10 Bold 2026 Fantasy Football Calls, Led by Caleb Williams at QB1
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Sep 1
Summary
Ten ESPN analysts issued 2026 fantasy football predictions, with the headline call projecting Caleb Williams to finish as fantasy QB1 after ranking No. 5 in total scoring last season.
The bullish case leans on recent production and usage trends: Williams averaged 18.7 points, Cam Skattebo posted 19.1 points across six full games, and De'Zhaun Stribling opened preseason with 11 catches for 109 yards.
Several picks fade established stars on workload or durability concerns, including Christian McCaffrey missing the top 10 RBs after 450 touches and Jonathan Taylor falling outside the top 12 after consecutive 300-carry seasons.
Other upside bets center on pass catchers and team environments, with Colston Loveland forecast as TE1, Brock Bowers pegged for 130 catches, DJ Moore for a top-five WR finish, and Baltimore producing top-10 options at every position.