Jeanty, Hampton among players who benefit from new...
Key takeaways
- Below are eight players, all working under new head coaches or coordinators, who are in a position to maximize their fantasy potential in 2026.
- With Klint Kubiak bringing his run game to Vegas and the team upgrading an offensive front that really struggled last season, Jeanty should be viewed as an upside target heading into the new season.
- Remember, volume wasn't the issue for Jeanty last season.
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Ashton Jeanty has a new head coach and an improved O-line to work behind in Year 2. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Matt Bowen Jun 25, 2026, 08:04 AM ETClose Matt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on "NFL Matchup." After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and Buffalo over seven seasons.Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended ReactionsAfter a record-tying 10 NFL head coaching changes this offseason, it's time for us to look at this from a fantasy football perspective. Coaching matters and so does scheme, as it relates to player deployment. Ultimately, it can create more opportunity for production in your lineup when you pair the right coach and system with a player.
Below are eight players, all working under new head coaches or coordinators, who are in a position to maximize their fantasy potential in 2026.
With Klint Kubiak bringing his run game to Vegas and the team upgrading an offensive front that really struggled last season, Jeanty should be viewed as an upside target heading into the new season.