Top Fantasy Need for Each AFC Team

This article lists the top positional need(s) for each AFC team as it relates to fantasy football in 2026.

• Baltimore Ravens
  • Wide Receiver
    • Zay Flowers surprised as the WR7 on the season, but Baltimore has nobody other than him. They’ll most likely lose Isaiah Likely as well. 
    • Possible fits: Rashid Shaheed, Jauan Jennings, Alec Pierce
  • Buffalo Bills
    • Wide Receiver
      • Kahlil Shakir is solid, but more options would really help Josh Allen.
      • Possible fits: Alec Pierce, Marquise Brown, AJ Brown
    • Cincinnati Bengals
      • Running Back and Tight End
        • Chase Brown was really productive in the second half last season. Nobody in fantasy wants him to have competition, but the Bengals should. They also need a steady tight end. 
        • Possible fits: Najee Harris, Isiah Pacheco / Chig Okonkwo, Tyler Higbee
      • Cleveland Browns
        • Running Back and Wide Receiver
          • The Browns need it all, but they have a quarterback (whomever they choose) and Harold Fannin Jr. might be their best offensive player.
          • Possible fits: Rachaad White, Brian Robinson / Romeo Doubs, Christian Kirk
        • Denver Broncos
          • Running Back and Wide Receiver 
            • RJ Harvey is awesome, but Sean Payton wants a RBBC. DEN could also use another reliable receiver. 
            • Possible fits: Brian Robinson, Rico Dowdle / Tyreek Hill, Alec Pierce
          • Houston Texans
            • Running Back and Wide Receiver
              • Houston has plenty of both positions, but could use depth at both as well. 
              • Possible fits: Isiah Pacheco, Kenneth Gainwell / Romeo Doubs, Keenan Allen
            • Indianapolis Colts
              • Quarterback(?) and Wide Receiver
                • Daniel Jones or Anthony Richardson will be the starter, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Colts bring in another vet to compete. They also need another receiver with Alec Pierce hitting free agency.
                • Possible fits: Joe Flacco, Marcus Mariota / Marquise Brown, Christian Kirk
              • Jacksonville Jaguars
                • Running Back(?)
                  • The Jags are stacked, but with Travis Etienne Jr. hitting free agency, they could use veteran depth.
                  • Possible fits: Brian Robinson, Najee Harris, Isiah Pacheco
                • Kansas City Chiefs
                  • Running Back and Wide Receiver
                    • Patrick Mahomes will return eventually and I think Travis Kelce plays one more season. Both KC RBs are free agents as well as Marquise Brown. They need depth regardless. 
                    • Possible fits: Travis Etienne, Nick Chubb / Tyreek Hill, Romeo Doubs
                  • Las Vegas Raiders
                    • Wide Receiver
                      • The Raiders need pass catchers other than Brock Bowers.
                      • Possible fits: Jauan Jennings, Wan’dale Robinson, Christian Kirk
                    • Los Angeles Chargers
                      • Running Back and Wide Receiver Depth
                        • The Chargers have weapons, but could use depth due to their annual injury bug. 
                        • Possible fits: Isiah Pacheco, Michael Carter / Marquise Brown, Christian Kirk
                      • Miami Dolphins
                        • Wide Receivers and Tight End
                          • The Dolphins need help outside of Jaylen Waddle.
                          • Possible fits: Romeo Doubs, Marquise Brown / Tyler Higbee
                        • New England Patriots
                          • Wide Receiver
                            • Let’s get Drake Maye some more weapons.
                            • Possible fits: AJ Brown, Romeo Doubs, Tyreek Hill
                          • New York Jets
                            • Quarterback, Wide Receiver and Tight End
                              • Breece Hall will be franchise tagged and remain a Jet (unfortunately) 
                              • Possible fits: Russell Wilson, Marcus Mariota / Christian Kirk, Marquise Brown / Tyler Higbee
                            • Pittsburgh Steelers
                              • All Positions (except maybe Running Back)
                                • If Aaron Rodgers leaves PIT, they’ll need help everywhere. 
                                • Possible fits: Joe Flacco, Malik Willis / Wan’dale Robinson, Romeo Doubs / Chig Okonkwo
                              • Tennessee Titans
                                • Oof. They could and should add at every position. Seriously.
                                  • Cam Ward needs help; everywhere. 
                                  • Possible fits: Russell Wilson / Isiah Pacheco, Jeremy McNichols / Wan’dale Robinson, Keenan Allen / Tyler Higbee

                                 

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