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Ryan Heath analyzes the history and trends of every new playcaller for the 2026 NFL season, with fantasy football breakdowns of each team.

Positive: Declan Doyle (Baltimore Ravens)

Zay Flowers called Doyle a “genius,” while Lamar Jackson said he’s “mind-blowing” … so that’s a good start. Early observations suggest Doyle will heavily utilize motion and play action, which should help the passing game. Jackson has ranked as QB1 in passer rating from play action in both 2024 and 2025, while Flowers leads all qualifying WRs in YPRR on play action over the past two seasons (4.60, ahead of Puka Nacua, Rashee Rice, and Nico Collins). Luther Burden—whom Doyle just coached in Chicago—is the only player with a better mark if we drop the route minimums down.

But the player who could benefit is Derrick Henry. Among 44 qualifying playcallers over the past five seasons, Doyle’s influences Ben Johnson (29.4) and Sean Payton (23.6) rank 2nd and 13th-best by total backfield XFP/G. Rumors from minicamp suggest more work for Henry in the screen game specifically, which have been huge parts of Johnson and Payton’s offenses—3.9 screen targets/game (13th-most) and 4.0 screen targets/game (12th-most), respectively. Henry has been a top-4 RB by per-route efficiency since 2021. Over the same span, he easily leads all RBs in YPT (8.40) and depth-adjusted yards per target over expectation (+2.42).

Mixed: Drew Petzing (Detroit Lions)

The former Cardinals OC ran offenses that massively overachieved in terms of rushing efficiency, only losing to former Ravens OC Todd Monken (who had Jackson + Henry) by YPC. Petzing has operated a more efficient run game than even former Lions OC Ben Johnson over the past several years, including if you remove all of Kyler Murray’s scrambles (Jahmyr Gibbs is the clear 1.01).

As for the passing game, Sam LaPorta is a top candidate to emerge from the second tier of TEs, as Petzing leads all qualifying playcallers (20+ games) in TE FPG since 2021 (19.3). That’s more than Andy Reid has gotten out of Travis Kelce, and more than Pete Carmichael got out of Taysom Hill by playing him at QB! Where things are a little mixed is for the WR room. Petzing hasn’t used dropback motion often, as his usage (44.0%, 27th) clearly lags Dan Campbell’s (52.7%, 12th) or former Johnson’s (57.7%, 7th) on this front. That doesn’t bode well for the passing game in general, especially for Amon-Ra St. Brown:

Negative: Matt Nagy (New York Giants)

Nagy’s track record speaks for itself…

He didn’t call plays in Kansas City as their OC over the past three years, but it still shouldn’t be lost on us that Patrick Mahomes went from one of the most efficient QBs in the league (with JuJu Smith-Schuster as his WR1) to well below-average the moment Nagy was promoted to that position.

Read the full article HERE for a full breakdown of every new playcaller, as well as efficiency hacks, general trends, and notes on returning playcallers as well.

The Fantasy Points staff dives deep into average draft position (ADP) for its favorite deep sleeper TEs in 2026 fantasy football drafts.

Greg Dulcich (MIA)
ADP: Round 16, TE28 (Underdog)

Dulcich ended last season with five straight performances with 31+ receiving yards, despite never topping a 59% route share playing next to Darren Waller in that stretch. His efficiency was especially impressive, finishing second in YPRR (2.64), third in YPT (10.81), fifth in TPRR (.24), second in YAC/REC (7.69), and sixth in FP/RR (.50) among 54 TEs who saw 25+ targets. Dulcich should grab a significant role in a receiving corps that has Malik Washington and Jalen Tolbert at the top of the depth chart after the Dolphins moved on from Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Waller.

Terrance Ferguson (LAR)
ADP: Round 17, TE28 (Underdog)

In a lackluster rookie campaign, Ferguson was used sparingly, and mostly in a downfield role. His 18.3 aDOT for the season was easily the highest in the league among TEs who ran at least 75 routes, and was a full 7 yards higher than the next-highest (Waller). The Rams gave the 10th-most targets to TEs in 2025, and their increased use of the passing game in heavy formations was well documented in a recent piece by Ryan Heath. Ferguson is the best pass catcher in this TE room, and has the chops to be not only an effective downfield threat, but also a guy who can do damage after the catch.

Gunnar Helm (TEN)
ADP: Round 16, TE26 (Underdog)

Despite being the fourth option in Tennessee’s passing game last year, Helm finished his rookie campaign with the third-most targets (55) and fourth-most receptions (44) on the team. His production came mostly playing second fiddle to Chig Okonkwo, who led the Titans with 560 receiving yards and 56 receptions. Where fantasy meets opportunity is that Okonkwo’s offseason departure vacates 79 targets. If Helm can assume 25% of those targets along with the targets he earned a season ago, there is a strong possibility that Helm's floor will be 74 targets, which would have been the 16th-most among TEs last season, eight fewer than Colston Loveland.

Read the full article HERE for more names at TE to keep an eye on late in drafts.

Joe Dolan talks strategy for 2026 auction and salary cap fantasy football drafts, with advice on bidding, budgeting, and building teams.

For this Auction/Salary-Cap Draft Plan, Dolan assumes a 12-team league with a PPR scoring system, with 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 2 R/W/T FLEX, 1 PK, and 1 D/ST starting. The budget he’s working with is the standard $200. Here’s a TL;DR…

At the Beginning of Your Draft (First Three Rounds)

The early rounds of your draft should be about landing 2-3 core players without draining your bankroll. Be aggressive when prices are fair, but let opponents overspend on elite stars if bidding gets out of control. The one exception to this might be Josh Allen, who Dolan views as a cheat code thanks to his consistency (top-2 QB in each of the last six seasons) and weekly ceiling (he averages 41.7 FPG over his seven best games over the last three seasons). It’s also key to nominate players strategically, avoid bidding wars on players you don't want, and don't reveal your targets too early. The goal is to leave this stage with either three strong RB/WRs or two elite skill players plus Allen/Brock Bowers, while still keeping 40-60% of your budget for the value-heavy middle rounds.

In the Middle of Your Draft

The middle rounds are where you'll build most of your roster. Monitor both “The Hammer” (the manager with the most money left) and your opponents' roster needs to avoid costly bidding wars. Nominate players you don't want to drain money from the room, stay disciplined on sleepers, and don't wait passively for values to fall into your lap. If you still need a QB, this is usually the best time to grab an affordable starter. The goal is to leave this stage with your lineup mostly complete and about $10-20 of your $200 budget remaining for the endgame.

At the End of Your Draft

The endgame is all about using your remaining budget efficiently to secure your favorite sleepers. Don't leave money unused, as both budget and roster spots are valuable resources. Be aware of “The Hammer” and everyone's maximum bid, so you don't get outmaneuvered on a late target. If there's a player you really want, don't get cute with bidding or nominations. Be willing to spend what it takes, and make sure you always have enough flexibility to place your maximum bid when your key sleeper comes up.

Read the full article HERE for more details and example teams.

Betting expert Tom Brolley examines the odds for the NFL's Passing Touchdowns Leader for the 2026 season, with a best bet and leans.

Brolley’s Best Bet:
Lamar Jackson most regular season passing TDs (+3000, DraftKings)
30/1 odds on the active leader in touchdown rate at 6.5%, who already has a passing touchdown crown? Sign us up. Jackson is coming off a down season because of hamstring and back injuries, but a new regime should be a breath of fresh air for the Ravens offense. While Derrick Henry is going to steal his fair share of touchdowns, Lamar just threw for a career-high 41 TDs just two seasons ago when Henry shared the league lead with 16 rushing touchdowns. Plus, Baltimore has the sixth-highest implied team total at 25.5 PPG based on Vegas lines.

Others to Consider…
Dak Prescott most regular season passing TDs (+1000, Bet365)
Prescott ranks third in completions/game (23.9), second in TD passes/game (1.96), and first in end-zone targets/game (2.73) since returning from his catastrophic leg injury during the 2020 season. He has two studs at WR in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and the Cowboys are expected to score plenty of touchdowns, with the fourth-highest implied team total based on Vegas lines for the upcoming season.

Brock Purdy most regular season passing TDs (+1200, BetMGM)
Purdy owns an elite 6.2% TD rate through four seasons, which ranks behind only Lamar Jackson (6.5%) among active QBs. The 49ers also signed one of the premier touchdown scorers of his generation in Mike Evans, which will give Purdy a downfield and red-zone weapon. Evans ranks 10th all-time and behind only Davante Adams among active players with 108 TD receptions.

Check in HERE for other bets to consider, as well as why Brolley ultimately passed on them.

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