2026 Outlook: TreVeyon Henderson

By Smitty | March 30, 2026 |

Treveyon Henderson is a league winner. Does he come with risk? For sure. Is he worth that risk? That always depends on ADP, right? Well, with an ADP of about 50 overall (top of round 5), I’d say he is 100% worth the risk. While I have been openly frustrated with how Vrable has used Hendy thus far in New England, It’s kind of funny how easy it is to ignore that Hendy had 1,132 total yards and 10TDs in 2025. That’s actually crazy when you think about it. He was neglected for much of the season, especially at the beginning and end of the 2025 season, yet he had 1,100+ total yards and 10TDs (with 35 receptions, which is even crazier). So, in a sense, Hendy is trying to tell you that he is worth 5th-round value even if the Patriots neglect him again in 2026 and feed him the exact same volume. The truth is I don’t know how Vrable and the staff will use Hendy this year, but I don’t need to.. not at 5th-round value. That bakes in every bit of risk and you just have to accept that misuse can happen in 2026, but he will always come armed with top 5RB readiness and could unlock with one Rhamondre Stevenson injury or fumble. Or, Hendy just pops off 1-2 more 50+ yard TD runs and Vrable and the boys just start feeding him more. Hendy is what he is this year in 2026… a properly-priced league winner that should easily return the value you put in (5th-round value). If he gets screwed over this year and only gets last year’s volume, he will still be a fine pick in round 5. If he finally gets unlocked, even if it’s let’s say Week 6 on, Hendy drafters this season will win leagues. It’s that simple. It’s baked-in, boys!

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2026 Outlook: Saquon Barkley

By Smitty | March 30, 2026 |

Saquon Barkley was overfed in 2024. He was an avoid for this site/myself walking into 2025. That ended up being a good call. All that said, Barkley almost had a year off when you think about it, and I still see strength and power in his game. With a new offensive coordinator and offensive game plan in 2026, I think the Eagles run the ball a ton better this season. Barkley is actually a strong value in that 16-20 ADP territory that he seems to live in. Second-drafted player cost is reasonable. It bakes in some much risk. In 2026, I think Barkley could easily run for 1,100+ yards, pull in 40 or so balls for 300 yards and total 11-13TDs. He is easily worth second-round cost of entry. However, he is still older with tons of mileage, so be certain to cuff Tank Bigsby to him, as Bigsby would be amazing if called upon. Also, draft Barkley in spots and don’t oversaturate your teams with Barks.. he is older and coming off a disappointing season, and PHI hasn’t been getting the most out of all of their offensive weapons as of late.. therefore, it’s logical to dabble in Barkley shares this upcoming 2026 season, but do not over-draft him on too many teams. In summary, cuff him if you take him, and only take him in a league or two (vs let’s say a Jahmyr Gibbs, where I take the chance and draft him as many times as I can and throw caution of injury to the wind).

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2026 Outlook: Travis Etienne

By Smitty | March 30, 2026 |

Travis Etienne is the lead back in New Orleans, that is certain. The question is, though, did his situation improve, stay the same or get worse? It’s easy to just assume that because a player moves teams his situation improves, but the Jaguars rushing attack was a nice one. Liam Coen did an excellent job putting ETN in the position to shine. ETN also did a great job producing. While I think Jacksonville’s RB production was amazing in 2025, I predict that the Saints environment will be equally rewarding for ETN and his skill set, as Tyler Shough and Chris Olave will keep defenses honest and the entire team will frequent the red zone all season long. Minus a few TDs, I think ETN can replicate last year’s numbers for the most part, which ended up being 1100/7TDs with 36/292/6TDs. So, let’s say ETN only gets 10-11 total touchdowns, I think 1,000 ish rushing yards with 45/350 or so receiving makes sense. ETN is one of the very best RBs to target in the middle-to-late third-round territory. If you go WR/WR, he’s a great third-round pick to secure up the beginning of your RB situation. Handcuff him to Alvin Kamara, though.

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2026 Outlook: Kenneth Walker III

By Smitty | March 29, 2026 |

Kenneth Walker is a risk. He really is. The Chiefs running back room is his, make no mistake about it, and if he stays healthy, he probably produces RB5 or RB6 value… maybe 3-6 is his range. It’s tough to say. TDs could fall into Walker’s lap. Injury concern is the only concern. But, it’s a legit concern for sure. It’s such a concern it makes it hard to call Walker any sort of low-risk. He is at least medium-risk, high-reward, which means my usual advice applies for such players.. don’t over-draft them in too many leagues, but for sure have shares of Walker becaue he can win leagues. Gibbs is an example of a player I don’t mind overconsuming and putting multiple leagues on the line if something bad should occur. Josh Allen is another example of that kind of player. Walker is a player I HAVE to have. He’s a league winner. He is a top 5-10 overall type of potential, but the risk has me say “go all in” but just not in every league. Handcuff him as well no matter what (once his backup situation gets ironed out).

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