Jared Goff and Brock Purdy are the fantasy football sleepers you absolutely cannot afford to ignore in 2026. These guys are once again set to crush their average draft position, making them the most obvious steals out there if you play your cards right. Seriously, if you're not looking at these two late, you're missing out on some serious value.
Jared Goff's Value Is Bonkers
Let's talk Goff first because, wow, the value is just insane. He's currently sitting at QB16 in CBS PPR ADP, getting picked up at the very end of Round 12 in one-quarterback leagues. That's criminal, man! Think about it: in the past three seasons, this dude has finished as QB10, QB8, and QB13 on a per-game basis. He hasn't even missed a single game in that stretch, making his full-season scoring even better. We're talking at least 30 touchdowns and 4,500 yards passing in all three of those years. With Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta all coming back, there’s no way that production suddenly falls off a cliff. In fact, with all the drama around the Lions defense, Goff might actually throw even *more* this year. Plus, he's got that sweet schedule with only one true outdoor game in the last eight weeks of the fantasy season. Sure, people knock him for not running, but that's why his ADP is so low, and you can totally exploit it.Brock Purdy's Untouchable Efficiency
Now, for Brock Purdy, the argument about running for upside? That just doesn't fly. Purdy has absolutely piled up 470 rushing yards and a solid eight rushing touchdowns in his last 24 games. That's real production! On top of that, he's been arguably the most efficient passer in the entire NFL since he stepped onto the field. This isn't just hype, it's straight facts: out of 30 quarterbacks who have thrown at least 1,000 passes since his rookie season, Purdy ranks first in yards per attempt at 8.6 and first in success rate at 52.4%. He's also second in touchdown rate with 6.2% and second in passer rating at 104.0. His 22.18 Fantasy points per game put him fourth overall. While his ADP is a round earlier than Goff's in Round 11, he's still not being drafted as a top 10 QB. If Mike Evans, George Kittle, Ricky Pearsall, and Christian McCaffrey stay healthy, Purdy could easily be a top-four quarterback this season. What does all this mean for your draft strategy? It's simple: these two guys let you absolutely load up on your offensive starters and multiple backups before you even think about grabbing a quarterback. You can snag a potential top six QB way later than everyone else, and there's a killer chance they'll outscore half the QBs taken much earlier. Get ready to dominate your league by waiting on QB and snatching up these diamonds in the rough.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.