Jaxson Dart is turning heads as we gear up for the 2026 Fantasy football season, and it's easy to see why. After a promising rookie campaign with the New York Giants in 2025, the young quarterback is poised for a major sophomore leap—and he's headlining our first breakout list of the year.
On the surface, Dart averaged 19.4 Fantasy points per game last season. But dig a little deeper, and the numbers get even more exciting. In his 12 starts, he averaged a robust 22.6 Fantasy points per contest. The only hiccup? He played just two quarters of his first start in Week 4 before star wideout Malik Nabers went down with a torn ACL. Now, with Nabers fully healthy and back in the fold, Dart's outlook is dramatically brighter.
This season, the Giants have reloaded around their young signal-caller. New weapons include tight end Isaiah Likely, speedster Darnell Mooney, and rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields. While slot receiver Wan'Dale Robinson departed for Tennessee in free agency, the backfield gets a boost with a healthy Cam Skattebo, who missed time last year with an ankle injury. The offensive line also received a major upgrade with the addition of first-round rookie tackle Francis Mauigoa, giving Dart more time to operate.
Perhaps the biggest X-factor is the arrival of new head coach John Harbaugh, who brings a winning pedigree and a proven track record of developing quarterbacks. Dart's dual-threat ability remains his secret weapon: he averaged 40.6 rushing yards per game in his 12 starts, second only to Justin Fields (42.6). He also tied for second among quarterbacks with nine rushing touchdowns, trailing only Josh Allen's 14. That kind of rushing production is gold in Fantasy football.
With all these pieces in place, Dart has legitimate top-five upside at the position. In one-quarterback leagues, he's a savvy target as early as Round 5, while in Superflex and two-quarterback formats, he commands a second-round price tag. Whether you're building a contender or looking for a league-winning sleeper, Dart is the real deal.
And he's just the start. Here are 12 more players we're keeping a close eye on for Breakouts 1.0—young stars, improved situations, and potential difference-makers who could define your Fantasy season.