Looking at the three easiest fantasy football strength of schedules for the wide receiver position in 2026, including the Eagles’ DeVonta Smith.
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While running backs still reign supreme in fantasy football, there has been a push over the past decade to draft wide receivers earlier than once thought. Fantasy managers have cashed in on big seasons from Ja’Marr Chase, Antonio Brown and Tyreek Hill in the past, but if you are unable to get one of those elite options, then what?
If you don’t get one of the big dogs early in your draft this year, fear not, as there appears to be plenty of value at the position. When deciding on who to take, though, you must consider some factors, notably fantasy football strength of schedules. Luckily for you, I am going to break down the three most favorable WR fantasy football schedules to help you make those hard decisions.
Easiest Fantasy Football Strength of Schedules For QBs 2026
1. Philadelphia Eagles – DeVonta Smith/Makai Lemon/Dontayvion Wicks
Philadelphia has made its mark in the NFL during the Jalen Hurts era by running the ball. That has propelled players like Hurts, Saquon Barkley and D’Andre Swift into superstars in fantasy football. Even so, you need the receiving corps on your radar heading into this year’s fantasy football draft. AJ Brown is no longer in town, which opens up 121 targets from last season. While much of the narrative is around Hurts’ passing skills, Brown went for 1,000 in each of his seasons in Philadelphia, while DeVonta Smith went for at least 830 yards in each season.
Looking at the Eagles’ schedule this season, they have the Commanders (2x), Titans, Bears, Cowboys (2x), Giants (2x), Steelers and Colts, which gives them the easiest fantasy football strength of schedule. All of those teams gave up 27.9 or more fantasy points per game to wide receivers last season. The Eagles also brought in Sean Mannion to run the offense this season, which gives hope to the passing offense given what he did with Jordan Love and the Packers over the past two seasons. With how bad the NFC East was at defending the pass last season, there is a lot of value in taking Eagles’ receivers this year.
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2. Houston Texans – Nico Collins/Jaylin Noel/Kayshon Boutte/Tank Dell
After one of the better rookie seasons, things have not gone great in a fantasy football sense for CJ Stroud and the passing offense. Nico Collins continues to be a reliable target, but outside of that, fantasy managers have not been able to get excited over the past two seasons. The obvious bright side for Houston is that Tank Dell is returning from injury. Dell’s ability to stretch the field will give a boost to all of the Texans’ pass catchers. Jayden Higgins is set to miss the season after a knee injury, so finding who fills that spot will be key to taking advantage of this favorable schedule for Houston.
The Texans have the Colts (2x), Cowboys, Titans (2x), Giants, Ravens, Steelers and Commanders on the schedule. All of those teams gave up 27.9 or more fantasy points to opposing wide receivers last season. As I stated before, Nico Collins continues to be a reliable target and will once again assume the number one receiving duties in Houston. Jaylin Noel is expected to take on a larger role given the injury to Higgins. Houston also has another season with Nick Caley running the offense.
3. Minnesota Vikings – Justin Jefferson/Jordan Addison/Jauan Jennings
It was obviously a down year for the Minnesota Vikings last season, but it is hard to blame that on the receivers, given the lack of consistent quarterback play. While Kyler Murray won’t be a savior for the Vikings, he is surely an upgrade over whatever they threw out there last season. Even in that down year, Justin Jefferson was able to reach that 1,000-yard mark, while Jordan Addison came away with just north of 600 yards. Both players should see a boost after Minnesota picked up one of the more underrated receivers in the NFL, Jauan Jennings, who will take some pressure off of Jefferson and Addison.
Of course, the fantasy football strength of schedule data benefits Minnesota as well. The Vikings have the Bears (2x), Colts, Lions (2x), Falcons and Commanders on the schedule. All of those teams gave up 28.1 or more fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers last season.
As I stated before, the improved quarterback play this season will be so beneficial to Jefferson and Addison. Jefferson should once again finish towards the top of the NFL in receiving yards, while Addison will continue to play as one of the better WR2s in the NFL this season. Wes Phillips is once again leading the offense, and we have seen how good he and Jefferson have been together in the past.
