Swing Players For 2026

Swing Players For 2026

Author: HarrisFootball.com August 11, 2026 Duration: 1:10:08

We're looking for players who have Main Character Energy in 2026. These Swing Players have a big ol' range of possible fantasy football outcomes, and they're also just gonna be talked about a ton throughout the season. Will they be great? Will they be terrible? Either way, the Swing Players will have our attention. Also: Alec Pierce's injury news, Christian McCaffrey and J.K. Dobbins show up on the injury blotter, and we announce two more winners in the Pound Foolish pre-order bribery! Guest: Brandon Funston of The Athletic.

 

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Brandon's Swing Players For 2026:

5. Bhayshul Tuten

4. Luther Burden

3. D.J. Moore

2. Omarion Hampton

1. Justin Jefferson

 

Chris's Swing Players For 2026:

5. Matthew Stafford

4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba

3. Cam Skattebo

2. Omarion Hampton

1. George Pickens


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