Did The Tennessee Titans Get Bang For Their Buck With Wan'Dale Robinson?

Fantasy football and real-life football don't always correlate. Still, it's worth zooming out and examining how some of the names that were swirling around Nashville are getting paid, and how fantasy football experts are projecting them in 2026.

Wan'Dale Robinson, Tennessee Titans

Contract (via Spotrac): 4 years, $70 million | AAV: $17.5M | $38M fully guaranteed at signing | $12M signing bonus

FantasyPros: 83.9 REC | 825.5 YDS | 3.0 TDs | 101.6 fantasy points
FantasyLife: WR47: 75 REC | 704 YDS | 3.1 TDs | 147.9 fantasy points

The Titans went with Wan'Dale Robinson, who carries some familiarity with new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll — the two worked together in New York. At 25 years old and coming off a career season — Robinson posted a 69% catch rate and a 28% target share in 2025, per Fantasy Points Data — there's a real case to be made that Borgonzi hit a home run here when you account for age, production, and scheme fit. Dollars, cents, and common sense all check out on this one.

Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts

Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) catches a touchdown pass against the Houston Texans during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Contract: 4 years, $114 million | AAV: $28.5M | $84M guaranteed | $60M fully guaranteed at signing | $26M signing bonus

FantasyPros: 63.0 REC | 1,065.3 YDS | 7.2 TDs | 149.3 fantasy points
FantasyLife: WR37: 58 REC | 925 YDS | 6.1 TDs | 165.6 fantasy points

Pierce may have been the hottest commodity on the entire market this offseason. The guy can absolutely make plays and stretch a defense horizontally and vertically. In this writer's opinion, he received true Alpha WR money — and there are still some doubts about whether he's a certified No. 1 wide receiver.

Would I love Pierce on a hypothetical roster if I'm playing GM? Sure, if money were fictional. But this is a boatload of cash, and it came with an injury caveat hanging over the deal. Colts GM Chris Ballard told Colts.com it's "a three-month recovery, but we don't expect any long-term implications here." That's a reasonable stance, but throwing the bag at a receiver with an immediate health question mark attached still doesn't feel great.

Romeo Doubs, New England Patriots

Contract: 4 years, $68 million | AAV: $17M | $39M guaranteed | $35M fully guaranteed at signing | $15M signing bonus

FantasyPros: 57.8 REC | 747.0 YDS | 6.0 TDs | 110.0 fantasy points
FantasyLife: WR45: 59 REC | 756 YDS | 5.7 TDs | 149.0 fantasy points

There are some legitimate questions about the timeline here — specifically, how long ago New England knew they'd be landing A.J. Brown. Factor in Stefon Diggs departing for free agency and his own off-field issues, and it made all the sense in the world for the Patriots to go get a reliable, steady presence for Drake Maye.

Doubs is a high-floor, consistent pro – he'll contribute in a meaningful way every week. He would have been a perfectly fine fit in Tennessee. That said, comparing his contract structure and his profile to Robinson's deal and what the Titans actually got, it's hard not to walk away feeling good about the direction Borgonzi went.

Rashid Shaheed, Seattle Seahawks

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Contract: 3 years, $51 million | AAV: $17M | $34.735M guaranteed | $20M signing bonus

FantasyPros: 45.9 REC | 698.1 YDS | 3.2 TDs | 98.1 fantasy points
FantasyLife: WR59: 43 REC | 591 YDS | 2.9 TDs | 110.2 fantasy points

This one seems about right. Shaheed is the gold standard when it comes to returning kicks, and on offense, his job description is pretty straightforward — blow the top off opposing secondaries so Jaxon Smith-Njigba has room to operate freely. There's no real issue with this deal. After grabbing a Super Bowl ring and now securing a significant payday, good for Shaheed. He earned it.

Mike Evans, San Francisco 49ers

Contract: 3 years, $42.4 million | AAV: $14.133M | $16.3M guaranteed | $12M signing bonus

FantasyPros: 63.2 REC | 906.1 YDS | 6.6 TDs | 130.0 fantasy points
FantasyLife: WR17: 73 REC | 985 YDS | 8.4 TDs | 196.9 fantasy points

This one came out of nowhere, but it's a massive move for the 49ers — Robert Saleh's former team — who are clearly still in win-now mode. There are real question marks surrounding George Kittle's true timeline for return, and Jauan Jennings walking in free agency left a notable void.

Evans brings Hall of Fame-caliber leadership into that locker room and should have another strong season or two as a dominant red-zone presence. Yes, he's dealt with injuries throughout his career, but if Kyle Shanahan catches a fairly healthy year from Evans, Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey simultaneously? Look out. Brock Purdy's stock goes way up in that scenario.

Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers

Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) runs after the catch against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Contract: 4-year extension, $110.5 million | AAV: $27.625M | $31M signing bonus

FantasyPros: 51.5 REC | 861.4 YDS | 7.6 TDs | 132.5 fantasy points
FantasyLife — WR32: 59 REC | 953 YDS | 7.3 TDs | 176.7 fantasy points

And then there's Watson, who just received a massive extension from Green Bay that honestly raised some eyebrows. Watson is absolutely a playmaker when he's healthy and on the field. No one is disputing that. But to this point in his career, he has never sniffed 700 receiving yards in a single season.

This is the deal on the board that draws the most skepticism. The Packers are paying top-of-market, WR1 money for a player who has yet to demonstrate that level of production over a full season. It's the kind of extension where you're betting heavily on what a player can be rather than what he's already shown — and at $27.6 million per year, the margin for error is thin.

Final Thoughts

The bottom line is, the Titans got their guy. Robinson is projected to lead this group of receivers in catches, according to both sets of these fantasy football projections. And for a team that struggled mightily to catch the football over the past couple of years, I'd say the Titans will happily take this bang for their buck.

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