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Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Top 60 RB tiers for 2026 drafts
The 2026 fantasy football running back rankings feature Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 1, followed by Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey. PFF Grades, workload projections and backfield competition help separate the position into tiers. The top 60 rankings also highlight the uncertainty created by committees across more than one-third of NFL backfields.
10 NFL players on roster bubbles going into the 2026 season
Ahead of the Aug. 30 53-man roster cutdown deadline, here are 10 players whose statuses are very much up in the air — making them potential cuts or trade bait.
College Football Week 0 Preview: TCU-North Carolina, NC State-Virginia among marquee matchups
Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman break down top storylines and matchups for the five best games on the Week 0 college football slate, including North Carolina vs. TCU.
NFL Preseason Week 2: Team of the Week & Player Awards
The second week of the 2026 NFL preseason offered more context all around, from rookies establishing themselves as key contributors to veterans seeking to secure a roster spot. Below are PFF’s best performers at every position from the week, along with breakdowns for select honors.
Highest-graded NFL rookies after Week 2 of the 2026 preseason
These 15 rookies have secured the highest PFF grades through two preseason contests, starting with Vikings safety Jacob Thomas.
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Printable superflex rankings for 2026 drafts
PFF's 2026 fantasy football rankings feature the top 200 players for drafts, led by Josh Allen at No. 1 overall. Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson lead the running backs, while Puka Nacua takes the top spot among wide receivers. Use the rankings to compare quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends ahead of your 2026 fantasy football draft.
2026 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Cheat Sheet: Printable TE premium rankings for drafts
Nathan Jahnke's dynasty rookie cheat sheet helps you understand the highest-ranked rookies to target in dynasty, TE premium leagues for the 2026 fantasy football season.
Fantasy Football: Perfect draft strategy, round by round for 10-team leagues, pick No. 3
This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for 10-team, single-quarterback PPR leagues from the No. 3 pick. Puka Nacua is the preferred first-round target after earning a position-leading 96.3 PFF receiving grade over the past two seasons. The strategy prioritizes running backs early before targeting value at wide receiver, tight end and quarterback.
Fantasy Football: Perfect draft strategy, round by round for 10-team leagues, pick No. 2
This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for 10-team, single-quarterback PPR leagues from the No. 2 pick. Bijan Robinson leads the targets at No. 2 overall, with Omarion Hampton, A.J. Brown and Ladd McConkey among the preferred early-round options. PFF Grades help identify later values including Tucker Kraft, Justin Herbert and Trevor Lawrence.
Fantasy Football: Perfect draft strategy, round by round for 10-team leagues, pick No. 1
This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for 10-team, single-quarterback PPR leagues using consensus ADP from ESPN, Sleeper and Yahoo. Jahmyr Gibbs leads the recommended targets at No. 1 overall, with Kyren Williams, A.J. Brown and Garrett Wilson among the early-round options. PFF Grades help identify values including Tucker Kraft, Justin Herbert and Trevor Lawrence later in drafts.
Fantasy Football 2026: Backup running backs to target in drafts
The NFL’s recent run-heavy shift should allow more No. 2 running backs to generate standalone flex value this season. Backup running backs capable of such a feat ideally play in creatively designed, fantasy-friendly offenses and possess explosive dual-threat traits that allow them to maximize their limited touch counts.
Fantasy Football 2026: Week 3 preseason rookie status checks
The article below breaks down need-to-know information and recommended storylines to track in the coming weeks regarding 2026 NFL rookies.
2026 NFL linebacker unit rankings: 49ers lead the pack
Gordon McGuinness ranks every NFL team's linebacker corps going into 2026, with the 49ers, Eagles and Texans starting things off.
2026 NFL Preseason: Notable schematic team shifts
From the Chargers' increased motion rate to the Ravens' blitz-heavy defense, these five schematic observations from the 2026 NFL preseason could be valuable in the regular season.
Deshaun Watson named Browns’ starting quarterback for Week 1
Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 after winning the team’s four-man competition. Shedeur Sanders earned a 72.3 PFF passing grade during the 2026 preseason, compared with Watson’s 59.1 mark. PFF Grades and Advanced Stats break down how Watson and Sanders performed during the competition.
NFL Preseason Week 2 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from every game
PFF’s 2026 fantasy football preseason recap breaks down player usage and key developments from around the NFL. Chig Okonkwo played 12 of 14 first-quarter snaps for Washington, while Carnell Tate maintained an increased snap share with Tennessee. Jonathon Brooks, Tre Tucker and Malachi Fields were among the other players whose preseason usage provided important information for fantasy drafts.
Fantasy Football: Must-draft players for 2026
Fantasy football must-draft players combine proven production, expanding opportunity and favorable draft value, and this year's list is headlined by Chase Brown, Ladd McConkey, Luther Burden III, Tucker Kraft and Trevor Lawrence.
Fantasy Football 2026: 10 tips to win your fantasy football league
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, these 10 essential tips can guide you toward fantasy football success in 2026.
Fantasy Football 2026: Perfect draft strategy, round by round for 12-team leagues
Nathan Jahnke highlights his perfect draft strategy for 12-team, single-quarterback PPR fantasy leagues ahead of the 2026 season.
NFL Preseason Week 2 Recap: Seattle Seahawks 16, Tennessee Titans 19
The Tennessee Titans edged the Seattle Seahawks 19–16 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Titans outgained the Seahawks, 282 total yards to 256.
Fantasy Football: 10 biggest reactions to NFL preseason Week 2
The latest 2026 fantasy football preseason usage offers important clues for drafts, with Malachi Fields, Chig Okonkwo and De'Zhaun Stribling among the notable risers. Fields appears to have earned a starting role with the Giants, while Okonkwo is positioned for increased playing time in Washington. The preseason also brought changing outlooks for players including Jaydon Blue, Omar Cooper Jr., Oronde Gadsden II and Evan Engram.
Fantasy Football: Wide receiver sleepers, breakouts and league winners for 2026
The top 2026 fantasy football wide receiver league winners, breakouts and sleepers offer value throughout drafts. DeVonta Smith enters the season with an expanded opportunity in Philadelphia, while Parker Washington carries breakout potential after earning an 85.1 PFF receiving grade in 2025. Xavier Worthy, Rashid Shaheed, KC Concepcion and Malik Washington are among the late-round options with paths to increased fantasy production.
Fantasy Football 2026: Preseason Week 3 injury and status updates for veterans
From injury updates to changing usages on offense, keep tabs on everything you need to know as the 2026 NFL preseason rolls on.
Fantasy Football 2026: Running backs primed to exploit soft schedules
Blake Corum and Travis Etienne Jr. are among the NFL's running backs to benefit from a very easy fantasy schedule in 2026.
Fantasy Football 2026: Wide receivers primed to exploit soft schedules
While elite wide receiver talent can thrive in all situations, soft matchups can facilitate positive outlier weekly results. The article below breaks down three wide receivers who face three of the six softest schedules, according to PFF’s strength of schedule metric.
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