Jaxson Dart

Jaxson Dart enters 2026 as one of the most intriguing fantasy quarterbacks, with his rushing ability giving him a strong weekly ceiling even when the passing stats are merely solid. He already showed last season that he can finish as a usable fantasy QB1 in the right starts, and the market is treating him like a breakout candidate with QB1 upside rather than just a streaming option.

The biggest thing to watch is his health, because he took another hard hit in the preseason opener and was sent to the medical tent for a concussion check before being cleared to return. That scare is notable because he had multiple concussion evaluations as a rookie, but the good news is that the latest one did not keep him out and he returned to throw a touchdown right after the check.

From a fantasy perspective, Dart’s profile is built on dual-threat production. Recent projections and rankings place him in the QB9 to QB13 range, with passing totals in the mid-3,000-yard range and rushing upside around 500-plus yards with several scores on the ground, which is exactly the kind of stat shape that can swing fantasy matchups. That makes him especially attractive in Superflex and two-QB leagues, while in standard one-QB formats he looks more like a high-upside mid-round target than a set-and-forget early pick.

The confidence level should be high enough to draft him aggressively, but not so high that his risk disappears. If the Giants keep leaning into his legs and he stays healthy, Dart has a realistic path to being one of the better fantasy values of 2026; if the sacks, hits, or passing volatility spike, he can still be a week-to-week roller coaster. Overall, he’s a strong target for managers who want ceiling, mobility, and breakout potential at quarterback.