2026 Team Outlook: New York Jets

PK Cade York, NYJ - Not Draft Worthy

After kicking his way out of the NFL in his rookie season (24-for-32 in field goal attempts with two missed extra points over 37 tries), York has the early inside job for the Jets in 2026. Over 23 games, he made 73.3%

of his 45 field goals, with failure at three different ranges (30-to-39: 11- for-15, 40-to-49: 7-for-11, and 50+: 5-for-9). Last season, New York scored only 30 touchdowns while creating 29 field goal chances. York will go undrafted in all fantasy teams until his leg has success on the field.

19. RB Breece Hall, NYJ - Solid/Safe Pick

The pass-catching luster for Hall left the building in 2025 (36/350/1 on 48 targets) despite gaining 9.7 yards per catch with four plays resulting 66 0.221 602 0.22 9.12 93 3 85 0.221 722 0.18 8.49 115 5 New York Jets

in 20 yards or more (two reached the 40-yard mark). In 2023, the Jets looked his way 95 times in the passing game, leading to 76 catches for 591 yards and four touchdowns. Hall comes off a career high in rushing attempts (243) and rushing yards (1,065), but touchdowns (4) remain a weakness in his fantasy profile. He also had eight run plays gain at least 20 yards (career-best). Over the past three seasons, Hall finished with 1,585, 1,359, and 1,411 combined yards while ranking 2nd (290.50), 16th (242.90), and 19th (209.70) in fantasy points. When at his best in 2025, Hall rushed for over 100 yards in four matchups (19/107, 14/113, 18/133/2, and 14/111/1) while gaining over 100 combined yards in three other contests (111, 125, and 119). The Jets had him on the field for 61.1% of their plays, compared to 67.5% in 2024 and 60.6% in 2023. For multiple weeks last season, Hall was listed on the injury report with knee issues, but he only missed Week 18. The Jets had him on the field for a minimum of 49% of their plays in his 16 starts. Fantasy Outlook: Hall is in the final year of his rookie contract with the Jets while working under a non-exclusive franchise tag that will pay him over $14 million in 2026. The direct of the Jets suggests that a long- term deal most likely won’t be worked out, inviting a trade before the season begins. An injury to Braelon Allen in Week 4 narrowed down the Jets' running back rotation last season from three to two players, which probably helped Hall’s overall opportunity. In the early draft season in the National Fantasy Football Championship, Hall ranks 16th at running back with an ADP of 36. His overall package would be elite in a high-scoring offense, which worked wonders for Priest Holmes in 2002 and 2003 (21 touchdowns

over his first 35 NFL starts with the Ravens and Chiefs – 51 scored over his following 30 starts in Kansas City at age 29 and 30). Hall falls into a wild card category for me this summer. I don’t trust the Jets’ offense to create winning touchdowns or catches for their lead running back, and they will certainly rotate in Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis, leading to sniped fantasy production in all areas. To be a mid-tier RB2 in 2026, Hall will need to score about 220.00 fantasy points in PPR leagues, requiring about 1,300 combined yards with seven touchdowns and close to 50 catches. Unfortunately, this outlook paints him as only a steady fantasy running back, instead of the difference-maker we expected after his sophomore season in the NFL. I also fear that his lingering knee issue last year may be a hint of a bigger issue down the road.

20. WR Garrett Wilson, NYJ - Solid/Safe Pick

Wilson held WR1 form over his first five games (7/95/1, 4/50, 10/84/1, 6/82/1, and 6/71/1) while averaging 9.6 targets and 19.04 fantasy points in PR formats. In his poor showing in Week 6 (3/13 on eight targets) against the Broncos, he picked up a right knee injury that cost him a couple of games. Wilson tried to play through the issue in Week 10, but managed to stay on the field for only 19 plays. Subsequently, the Jets placed him on the injured reserve, ending his year with no need for surgery. Wilson's three previous seasons with the Jets told a consistent story: reliable volume, inconsistent efficiency, and just enough big games to keep fantasy managers engaged without ever fully delivering. In 2022, he turned 147 targets into 83 catches for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns, finishing 21st in PPR wide receiver scoring (217.00 points). His 56.5% catch rate was partly a product of the Jets' carousel of poor quarterback play, and his production was feast-or-famine: four genuinely impactful games (8/102/2, 6/115, 5/95/2, and 8/162) offset by seven single-digit fantasy outings (2/41, 3/27, 1/8, 4/24, 2/12, 4/30, and 3/18). His 2023 season brought career highs in catches (95) and targets (168) despite losing Aaron Rodgers to a Week 1 season-ending injury. Wilson’s yards per reception dropped from 13.3 to 11.0, and he managed only one touchdown over his final 15 games. The Jets gave him double-digit targets nine times, and he reached seven or more catches in eight games while eclipsing 20.00 fantasy points just once (9/111), finishing 26th in PPR scoring at 216.10 points.

2024 was his most productive year. Wilson set career highs in catches (101), yards (1,104), and touchdowns (7) on slightly fewer targets (154). But his yards per catch (10.9) slipped again, and he dropped six balls. Wilson ranked ninth at wide receiver in fantasy points (253.90) in PPR formats, with three impact showings (13/101/1, 8/107/1, and 9/90/2). He gained over 100 yards in two other matchups (5/113 and 7/114) while scoring between 10.00 and 18.50 fantasy points in nine games. Fantasy Outlook: Despite a lengthy resume of success while playing with below-average NFL talent at the quarterback position, Wilson slipped to WR17 in the early NFL draft season in the National Fantasy Football Championship. His expected starting quarterback doesn’t excite, but Geno Smith helped Jaxon Smith-Njigba shine in 2024 (100/1,130/6 on 137 targets). The Jets' top wideout should be active again this year while doing most of his damage over the first two levels of defenses. He has a much better feel as a WR2 than as a foundation WR1, which was the case in the 2024 fantasy football draft season. His floor should be 90 catches for 1,000 yards with five to seven touchdowns, creating some value at his lower price point in 2026.

30. TE Mason Taylor, NYJ - Deep-league Only

Taylor spent three seasons at LSU operating close to the line of scrimmage (10.1 career yards per catch tells that story clearly). Over 38 games, he totaled 129 catches for 1,308 yards and six touchdowns, with his most productive season coming in 2024 (55/546/2) on a team that threw the ball 534 times, the most in the SEC. He ranked third in receiving production on that roster, which speaks to both his role and his competition for targets. His athleticism tested well at the 2025 NFL Combine, with a 4.65 40- yard dash ranked among the better times in this draft class at the

position, and he put up 28 reps on the bench press. The physical tools are clearly there. The refinement hasn't fully arrived yet. His route running lacks consistency. The tempo through his stems and his ability to sell breaks at the top of his routes both need sharpening. He relies on his quickness advantage over linebackers to create separation rather than technique, which will be a harder sell against better athletes in the NFL. His hands are a genuine asset, showing up most in contested catch situations and tight windows. Blocking effort and technique also need development before he can be trusted on every down. The overall profile is one of a young, physically gifted tight end still growing into his game: the kind of player whose best football is likely ahead of him once coaching and repetition start to fill in the gaps. Over 13 games in his rookie season, Taylor led the Jets in catches (44) while gaining 369 yards across 65 targets. He reached paydirt only once and gained 8.4 yards per catch. His best fantasy value came in three matchups (5/65, 9/67, and 5/34/1) when he received 27 combined targets. Taylor missed the final four games with a neck injury. Fantasy Outlook: Taylor gives New York depth and talent at the tight end position, allowing their offense to dictate game plans before and during matchups, depending on their opponent and game score. With two good tight end options, both players will be more challenging to start in fantasy leagues.

31. QB Geno Smith, NYJ - Deep-league Only

After being a slightly better than a league average quarterback in wins (27-22) over three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks, Smith rarely won games for the Las Vegas Raiders (2-13). His completion rate (67.4%) was reasonable, but he completed 17 passes to opposing defenses while gaining only 6.8 yards per pass attempt. Smith was sacked 55 times (50 in 2024). Over the past four seasons, he fumbled the ball 26 times, with eight miscues being recovered by the defense. Smith beat the New England Patriots on the road in Week 1 by passing for a season-high 362 yards and one score. Over his 14 starts, he averaged 29.6 passes per game, leading to nine outcomes with fewer than 202 yards passing. His best two fantasy days came in Week 3 (289/3 with five rushing yards) and Week 9 (284/4 with nine rushing yards). Smith gained only 2.7 yards per rush on his 41 carries with no scores. Despite his dismal outlook, the Jets have rushing and receiving talent at running back, and WR Garrett Wilson should be a full go in Week 1. The addition of two talented players in the first round of this year’s draft (WR Omar Cooper and TE Kenyon Sadig) adds speed and depth to New York’s passing game. WR Adonai Mitchell and TE Mason Taylor also bring upside to the Jets’ offense.

Fantasy Outlook: Smith will be one of the last quarterbacks drafted in fantasy leagues (ADP of 222 in the early NFFC draft season), making him only a QB3 flier in Best-Ball formats. His skill set probably isn’t high enough to hold off incoming rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik over the long haul. New York has the passing weapons to average close to 250 passing yards if game score forces them to chase on the scoreboard. As best, Smith is a matchup player as bye week cover if he even wins the starting job this summer.

32. TE Kenyon Sadiq, NYJ - Sleeper (undervalued)

Sadiq enters the draft off his best season (51 catches for 560 yards and eight touchdowns) and backed it up at the 2026 NFL Combine with a 4.39 40-yard dash and 26 reps on the bench press. At 6'3" and 240 lbs., he has the frame of an oversized receiver, though his 11.0 yards per catch in 2025 suggest Oregon was using him predominantly in the short and intermediate areas. His role in 2024 was limited (24/308/2, plus five carries for 24 yards), making his breakout feel somewhat like “where have you been?” The tape makes a strong case regardless. His athleticism is immediately apparent, and he has reliable hands, helping him bring in off-target throws without flinching, even when coverage is tight. What Year TRC SPT TYD YD% YC TGT TD 2025 75 0.252 604 0.22 8.05 106 2 2024 74 0.192 601 0.15 8.12 108 5 2023 87 0.244 858 0.26 9.86 125 1 New York Jets

separates him is what happens after the catch: Sadiq runs with a running back's mentality, and his combination of size, speed, and vision in the open field is genuinely difficult to scheme against. The Jets’ offense will try to get him the ball in space: whether as a traditional tight end, an H-back, or a movable chess piece in the slot who should be able to exploit possible mismatches. Sadiq creates against linebackers, safeties, and any tight end asked to cover him. Pass blocking against elite edge rushers will be a real challenge, and that limitation may define how he's deployed early in his career. But as a receiving weapon, the ceiling is high enough to suggest he could reshape what the position looks like at the next level. Fantasy Outlook: New York fought for Sadiq in this year’s draft by selecting him with the 11th overall pick. He has already jumped Mason Taylor in the early draft season, showcasing what the high-stakes fantasy market thinks of his upcoming opportunity. Sadig projects as an upside TE2, but he isn’t a lock to help fantasy teams in his rookie campaign. I expect New York to rotate their tight ends in 2026, with both players relying on better quarterback play to reach playable floors. Update 6/3/2026: Sadiq has minor hernia surgery in late May. The Jets expected him to be on the field for training camp in July.