While we’ve recently taken a look at a handful of sleepers you need to know in 2026 fantasy football, we’ll be discussing deep sleepers in this piece.
The definition of a ‘deep sleeper’ could differ depending on the site or writer, but we’ll be a bit more specific to lay out what a deep sleeper is within this article. Using FantasyPros’ consensus average draft position (ADP) in half-PPR formats, we’ll take a look at three players with an ADP of at least 180 to target in 2026 fantasy football.
All stats used in this article are from Sumer Sports unless stated otherwise.
Terrance Ferguson, TE, Los Angeles Rams
FantasyPros’ Consensus ADP: 194.7 (TE26)
It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Rams are going to funnel plenty of targets to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams again this season. Just last season, Nacua and Adams combined for a 55.1% target share in the Rams’ lethal aerial attack.
Despite that being the case, Nacua has dealt with multiple injuries in his young career, and Adams will be turning 34 years old during the 2026 season; he’s also missed time due to injuries in recent years. Given a lack of receiver depth behind Nacua and Adams, Terrance Ferguson is essentially the WR3 in a Sean McVay offense.
As a rookie in 2025, Ferguson led all TEs with 100-plus routes run in average depth of target (aDOT; 18.6) by a decent margin. While it’d be naive to believe Ferguson will operate at an aDOT of nearly 20 yards with an expanded role in 2026, McVay can’t stop raving about the second-year TE.
Ray Davis, RB, Buffalo Bills
FantasyPros’ Consensus ADP: 209.5 (RB64)
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James Cook is one of the most dynamic RBs in the NFL, and he excels in a one-two punch alongside QB Josh Allen. Although Cook figures to handle a decent-sized workload in 2026, Ray Davis is a valuable handcuff to consider in later rounds.
On top of Ty Johnson missing time with a knee injury, Cook has never logged a 56% offensive snap rate for the Buffalo Bills, per Pro Football Reference. Among RBs with 50 carries last season, Davis had the second-highest explosive play rate (13.8%), and he’s a capable pass catcher despite his 27 career receptions in the NFL.
In addition to Davis potentially seeing more touches as the backup to Cook, he’d be in line for a massive role if Cook were to miss time for the Bills.
Pat Bryant, WR, Denver Broncos
FantasyPros’ Consensus ADP: 230.0 (WR82)
The Denver Broncos notably acquired Jaylen Waddle in a trade with the Miami Dolphins this offseason, pairing him with Courtland Sutton at WR. At the same time, Pat Bryant shouldn’t go completely overlooked in deeper leagues.
Before suffering an injury in the playoffs in his rookie season last year, Bryant earned at least five targets in four of his final six outings. Along with the Broncos deploying 11 personnel (an offensive set with three receivers) at the 11th-highest rate (63%) in 2025, Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims are more gadget players than every-down receivers, and Bryant fits the big-bodied WR build that Payton tends to love in his offense.
Being that Waddle and Sutton have missed time due to injuries throughout their careers, there’s room for Bryant to have spike weeks in 2026.
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