Pat Bryant

Pat Bryant enters the 2026 fantasy football season as a developing but interesting Broncos wide receiver, with a path to more volume if his offseason health holds. He finished 2025 with 31 catches on 49 targets for 378 yards and one touchdown in 15 regular-season games, then added four catches for 34 yards in two playoff games, and CBS Sports noted that he grew into Denver’s No. 3 receiver as the year went on. The big early 2026 note is health: Bryant was dealing with a hamstring issue after the AFC Championship Game, and Fantasy Football Calculator reported in May that he had been working with Denver’s training staff while getting his body right.

The good news is that Bryant’s role improved late last season, which gives him a real second-year breakout case in fantasy, especially in deeper leagues. CBS Sports said he averaged six targets per game over his final four regular-season contests and should have a meaningful role in Sean Payton’s offense if he returns to full strength. That late-season usage matters because it suggests the Broncos already trust him enough to keep him involved, and he showed enough growth to move from fringe rookie contributor to a more established piece of the passing game.

The downside is that the target picture in Denver is less friendly now than it looked a year ago. Fantasy Football Calculator reported that Denver acquired Jaylen Waddle in a major offseason trade, which makes it harder for Bryant to make a big leap in raw target share. That trade likely pushes Bryant into more of a complementary role unless he clearly separates from the rest of the depth chart, so his ceiling is still tied to efficiency, red-zone usage, and how often the Broncos have to pass.

For fantasy managers, Bryant looks more like a late-round dart throw than a player you need to prioritize in standard 12-team redraft leagues right now. Fantasy Football Calculator said he will probably go undrafted in many 12-team formats, and RotoBaller’s wide receiver ranking also places him outside the core fantasy conversation. In dynasty and best ball, though, he remains worth monitoring because he is young, showed real late-season growth, and could still outperform a modest cost if the Broncos’ offense expands his role in year two.

Updated 06/08/2026