2026 Late-Round Bestball Clicks

by Bradley Stalder · Featured
late-round bestball clicks

Finding hidden gems is the key to any fantasy footballer’s success. The later the hit, the greater the value. Identifying these players can be the difference between winning and losing leagues. Let’s look at players outside the Top-120 of ADP to dive deeper into late-round clicks that will bring home that bestball championship.

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Late-Round Bestball Clicks

Kenneth Gainwell – RB, Pittsburgh Steelers – ADP 126.3

Kenneth Gainwell delivered a true breakout in 2025. He totaled 187 touches and eight touchdowns, finishing as the RB19 in fantasy points per game. Even more encouraging was his upside: Gainwell ranked RB14 in the rate of Top-5 weekly finishes.

That leap didn’t happen by accident. After failing to finish better than RB44 in fantasy points per game across his previous four seasons, Pittsburgh’s offensive scheme finally unlocked his versatility. Deployed creatively and heavily involved in the passing game, Gainwell looked every bit like a Cordarrelle Patterson–style weapon. There is still room for optimism. Both he and quarterback Aaron Rodgers are currently free agents, but the market seems to underestimate the likelihood that they return to Pittsburgh in 2026. Continuity in that system would preserve Gainwell’s role and weekly ceiling.

Even if he signs elsewhere, his receiving profile travels. Gainwell caught at least six passes in seven different games last season, highlighting a skillset that earns snaps on any roster and provides built-in point-per-reception (PPR) value. In Round 11 and beyond in bestball, you’re not just drafting for depth, you’re drafting upside. Gainwell is a confident click at cost.

Rashid Shaheed – WR, Seattle Seahawks – ADP 140.7

Rashid Shaheed‘s spike-week magic didn’t fully materialize after his trade to Seattle, but the ingredients for a 2026 breakout are still firmly in place. The 2025 numbers were underwhelming on the surface; Shaheed finished WR91 in Rate of FLEX Weeks, topping 12.5 half-PPR points in just 7.6% of his games. However, that dip looks more like an outlier than a trend. In 2024, he ranked WR8 in Rate of FLEX Weeks, a dramatic contrast that strongly suggests positive regression is coming.

The usage tells a more encouraging story. In his first nine games of 2025, Shaheed logged at least four receptions and five targets in every contest. The opportunity was there. What held him back was inconsistent, at times borderline disastrous, quarterback play in New Orleans before the trade. Efficiency suffered, not involvement. Now a free agent, Shaheed could return to Seattle. However, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba expected to command a record-setting extension and Shaheed likely seeking a deal in the range of three years, $45 million, a reunion isn’t guaranteed. A new landing spot with stable quarterback play could easily reignite his weekly ceiling.

At a WR59 ADP, he will be drafted well below his established production floor. He has never finished worse than this ranking in fantasy points per game in his career. That’s a rare blend of safety and upside at cost.

Kayshon Boutte – WR, New England Patriots – ADP 154.9

Kayshon Boutte‘s career got off to a quiet start, but 2025 was the year everything began to click. He jumped to WR39 in Rate of FLEX Weeks, from WR61 in 2024, and the tape backed up the numbers. Boutte consistently flashed his ability to separate downfield and win contested catches, turning vertical opportunities into impact plays. The advanced metrics make the breakout even more convincing. Boutte ranked:

  • No. 5 in average target distance
  • No. 8 in catchable target rate
  • No. 1 in yards per target
  • No. 1 in QB rating per target

That level of efficiency isn’t random. It points to real chemistry with quarterback Drake Maye and a clear role in elevating New England’s downfield passing attack. The offseason could create even more opportunity. With Stefon Diggs facing an uncertain future after falling short of a Super Bowl, Boutte is positioned to grow, especially if his route tree expands in 2026. Even if the team adds competition, he has already proven he can thrive in high-leverage, vertical situations.

At a WR64 price tag, you’re drafting him well below his demonstrated upside. For teams looking to stack affordable FLEX weeks with splash-play potential, Boutte is an easy click.

Kimani Vidal – RB, Los Angeles Chargers – ADP 176.3

Kimani Vidal is one of the most valuable handcuff running backs in the NFL, making his RB55 price tag (outside the top 175 overall) one of the clearest market inefficiencies in drafts right now. When given the opportunity in 2025, Vidal produced. He ranked RB19 in Rate of FLEX Weeks and delivered four top-10 weekly finishes. That’s not empty volume. That’s league-winning upside when stepping into a larger role.

The Chargers saw firsthand what he can do when Omarion Hampton missed time, and Vidal answered the call with multiple impact performances. There’s little reason to believe the team is motivated to look elsewhere for depth after what he showed. Fantasy managers should not expect Vidal to overtake Hampton as the RB1 in Los Angeles. That’s not a wise bet. The bet is on contingent value.

Few backs offer this combination of proven production, defined backup role, and explosive weekly ceiling at such a steep discount. At his current cost, you’re drafting a player who has already demonstrated FLEX viability and top-10 upside if injuries strike. That kind of leverage this late in drafts shouldn’t be ignored.

Tre Tucker – WR, Las Vegas Raiders – ADP 184.9

Many fantasy managers have forgotten that Tucker was a third-round pick in 2023. Players with that kind of draft capital and athletic profile don’t just disappear. He brings legitimate speed (4.40 in the forty) and 73rd-percentile burst, giving him the explosiveness to win downfield and create chunk plays. Yes, he’s undersized, but his 2025 production shows that size hasn’t limited his impact. Tucker finished WR39 in Best Ball Value Rating, proving he can return value even in volatile formats that demand spike weeks. The usage metrics are even more encouraging:

  • WR25 in deep target share
  • WR21 in designed target share
  • WR13 in target separation
  • WR34 in QB rating per target

That combination tells a clear story: he earns high-value looks, creates space on his own, and converts efficiently when targeted. Now factor in a potential quarterback upgrade with projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza in the 2026 NFL Draft, plus a revamped Raiders offensive scheme under head coach Klint Kubiak and OC Andrew Janocko (Seattle). Improved quarterback play and a modernized system could unlock even more of Tucker’s vertical and designed-touch upside. The traits are there. The opportunity is trending upward. Tucker is a spike week waiting to happen.

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