Fantasy Football Steals: Love, Golden, Jacobs' Backup

0:00On April 7th, fantasy football expert consensus rankings for the 2026 season are dropping online, and they're spotlighting some real steals for Green Bay Packers managers. The top bargains right now are quarterback Jordan Love at QB17, rookie-wide-out Matthew Golden at WR64, and whoever ends up backing up, running back Josh Jacobs. Jordan Love sits at QB17 because folks figure he won't bust into the top 10, but he's a safe bet to stay inside the top 20. Last season, he dealt with major injuries to key targets like tight-end Tucker craft and why receivers Jaden Reed and Christian Watson, yet still. Held steady, even with Romeo Dubs gone, the Packers receiving group stays deep and stacked, keeping Love in the streaming mix week to week. That talent around him makes his ranking look like a steal for patient owners. Matthew Golden's WR64 spot undervalues his upside as a second-year first-round pick. He could climb to the number one receiver roll or at.

1:03Least hit top 55 flex value as a by-week option, and don't sleep on Jacobs' backup, whether it's Martian Lloyd at RB89, Chris Brooks at RB91, or a draft pick. With Jacobs at 28 and heavy career touches, that handcuff has top 60 running back potential locked in. Keep an eye on these as drafts heat up. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.