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Key takeaways
- NOTE: All references to fantasy points are for PPR scoring.
- Sophomore Drake Maye was a surprise No. 2 finisher, with the 23-year-old edging out another surprise, mostly undrafted 37-year-old Matthew Stafford (leader in passing yards and passing TDs).
- Caleb Williams sets club records for passing yards, TDs
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Tyler Shough is likely to be a bargain in fantasy drafts, and the potential return is immense. Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire Eric Karabell Jun 5, 2026, 06:56 AM ETClose Eric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of "The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments".Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions Each season in the NFL is its own story -- full of surprises, positive and negative -- and fantasy football managers must decide what to believe and what not to believe moving forward. Perhaps we can help. If any of these thoughts come true in 2026 ... don't be surprised!
NOTE: All references to fantasy points are for PPR scoring.
Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen scored the most fantasy points last season, despite essentially sitting in Week 18 (he left after handing off on the first play), and he enjoyed his third consecutive season with at least 12 rushing touchdowns. ... Sophomore Drake Maye was a surprise No. 2 finisher, with the 23-year-old edging out another surprise, mostly undrafted 37-year-old Matthew Stafford (leader in passing yards and passing TDs). Every year is the year to fade top quarterbacks, but especially this year. ... Patrick Mahomes (knee) joined Allen, Maye and Stafford in averaging 20 points per game, but his season ended in Week 15. ... Trevor Lawrence (finally) was a December star, and he finished fourth in QB scoring, thanks in part to nine rushing TDs. ... Injuries knocked top-five QB selections Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow off track, forcing managers to invest in the forgotten Daniel Jones and Jacoby Brissett. It worked out, at least for a while.