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Las Vegas Raiders 2026 preview: Klint Kubiak takes over revamped roster
The Las Vegas Raiders enter 2026 with a new head coach in Klint Kubiak and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza as their quarterback of the future. Tyler Linderbaum strengthens the offensive line around Ashton Jeanty, while Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers remain foundational pieces on both sides of the ball.
Kansas City Chiefs 2026 preview: Kenneth Walker, rookie class bolster rebound bid
The Kansas City Chiefs enter 2026 looking to rebound from a 6-11 season, with Patrick Mahomes expected back after a late-season knee injury. Kenneth Walker headlines the offseason additions, while first-round picks Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods add young talent to the defense.
Denver Broncos 2026 preview: Bo Nix, Jaylen Waddle lead loaded AFC contender
The Denver Broncos enter 2026 after a 14-3 season and AFC Championship Game appearance, with Bo Nix healthy and Jaylen Waddle joining an already talented roster. Denver returns PFF’s top-ranked offensive line from 2025 and a defense led by Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen and Pat Surtain II. PFF grades and advanced stats highlight the strengths, concerns, breakout candidates and roster battles surrounding one of the AFC’s top contenders.
Fantasy Football: Perfect draft strategy, round by round for 10-team leagues, picks 1-3
The ideal fantasy football draft strategy for a 10-team league starts by taking advantage of the positional edge at running back before building a balanced roster through the middle rounds.
Fantasy Football: League-winning wide receivers for 2026 drafts
DeVonta Smith, Garrett Wilson and Ladd McConkey stand out as wide receiver values for 2026 fantasy football drafts. Smith's expanded role, Wilson's pre-injury production and McConkey's fit in Mike McDaniel's offense give each a path to outperform current ADP.
Fantasy Football Rankings: Dynasty superflex rookie top 60 for 2026 drafts
These rankings are specifically for dynasty superflex rookie drafts and have been updated from our initial rankings to account for the latest training camp news. We've included analysis on the top 15 players and select others, with the focus primarily on what fantasy managers can expect in 2026.
2026 NFL player rankings: PFF ranks the league’s best at every position
PFF's 2026 NFL player rankings break down the league's best players at every position entering the new season. Josh Allen headlines the quarterback rankings, while reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett leads the NFL's edge defenders. Explore every position using PFF grades, advanced metrics and analysis to see where the league's top players rank.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 preview: New era begins without Mike Evans, Lavonte David
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter 2026 without franchise fixtures Mike Evans and Lavonte David, but a revamped edge group provides reason for optimism. First-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. joins YaYa Diaby and Al-Quadin Muhammad in a deep pass-rush rotation, while Emeka Egbuka leads an evolving receiving corps. PFF grades and advanced stats highlight Tampa Bay's strengths, concerns, breakout candidates and roster battles.
New Orleans Saints 2026 preview: Tyler Shough looks to build on promising rookie season
The New Orleans Saints enter 2026 with Tyler Shough looking to build on a promising rookie season after leading all first-year quarterbacks in PFF passing grade. First-round receiver Jordyn Tyson joins Chris Olave in a revamped supporting cast, while Kelvin Banks Jr. enters Year 2 as a breakout candidate. PFF grades and advanced stats highlight the Saints' biggest strengths, concerns and roster battles entering the season.
Carolina Panthers 2026 preview: Bryce Young enters pivotal year after NFC South title
The Carolina Panthers enter 2026 as defending NFC South champions, but their ceiling could hinge on Bryce Young's development. Tetairoa McMillan leads an ascending receiving corps, while Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips headline Carolina's defensive additions. PFF grades and advanced stats break down the Panthers' strengths, concerns, breakout candidates and roster battles entering the season.
Atlanta Falcons 2026 preview: The quarterback competition takes center stage
The Atlanta Falcons enter 2026 with Kevin Stefanski taking over as head coach and Tua Tagovailoa competing with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. Bijan Robinson and Drake London give Atlanta proven offensive playmakers, but questions remain about the team's receiving depth.
Fantasy Football 2026: Top 10 sleepers for drafts
Nathan Jahnke identifies 10 players who are being drafted from the 11th round or later and could become weekly must-start fantasy options.
2026 Fantasy Football Rankings Builder
Build custom 2026 fantasy football rankings with PFF Grades, projections and filters. Create tiers, reorder players and export your board.
PFF Safety Rankings: The top 32 players ahead of the 2026 NFL season
Bradley Locker takes stock of the NFL's top 32 safeties going into the 2026 season, starting with the Ravens' Kyle Hamilton.
College Football: Top 10 quarterback rooms heading into the 2026 season
Max Chadwick ranks the best quarterback rooms across college football for the 2026 season, with the Oregon Ducks taking first place.
PFF Cornerback Rankings: The top 32 players entering the 2026 NFL season
Dalton Wasserman compiles the NFL's 32 best cornerbacks going into the 2026 campaign, starting with Seahawks star Devon Witherspoon.
Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Cheat Sheet: Printable 1QB rankings for 2026 drafts
PFF's 2026 dynasty rookie cheat sheet ranks the top 60 players for 1QB fantasy football drafts, led by Jeremiyah Love. Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson headline a receiver-heavy top tier, while Fernando Mendoza is the highest-ranked quarterback. Use the printable rankings to build your 2026 dynasty rookie draft board.
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Printable TE premium rankings for 2026 drafts
PFF's 2026 fantasy football TE premium cheat sheet ranks the top 200 players for drafts, led by Josh Allen at No. 1 overall. The format boosts elite tight ends, with Trey McBride and Brock Bowers both moving into third-round range. Use the printable rankings to build your 2026 TE premium draft board.
Fantasy Football Defensive Back Cheat Sheet: Printable DB rankings for 2026 drafts
The 2026 IDP fantasy football defensive back rankings feature Nick Cross as the DB1 after consecutive seasons with more than 120 combined tackles. Kyle Hamilton and Budda Baker round out the top three, while Devon Witherspoon ranks as the top cornerback. Use PFF's top 150 defensive back rankings to prepare for 2026 IDP fantasy football drafts.
NFL Hall of Fame Game Recap: Carolina Panthers 33, Arizona Cardinals 30
The Carolina Panthers erased a late deficit to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 33-30, scoring in the closing seconds to steal the Hall of Fame Game in the final minutes. Despite the loss, Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck delivered one of the night's standout performances, completing 15 of 19 passes for 189 yards and earning a 91.4 PFF grade on first review.
2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Panthers vs. Cardinals
The 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game offered early fantasy football clues as the Panthers and Cardinals opened the preseason. Bam Knight strengthened his case for Arizona’s RB3 job, while Ja’Tavion Sanders’ usage raised concerns about his role in Carolina. PFF breaks down the key snaps, roles and depth-chart developments fantasy managers need to know.
Tennessee Titans 2026 preview: There is hope for Cam Ward’s development in Year 2
The Tennessee Titans enter the 2026 season hoping Cam Ward's second-year development can accelerate their rebuild under a new coaching staff. This preview examines Tennessee's biggest offseason additions, rookie class, breakout candidates and key roster battles using PFF grades and advanced analysis.
Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 preview: Trevor Lawrence leads AFC South favorites
The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2026 season looking to build on an AFC South title behind Trevor Lawrence's late-season breakout. This preview examines Jacksonville's biggest offseason moves, breakout candidates, key roster battles and reasons for optimism using PFF grades and advanced analysis.
Indianapolis Colts 2026 preview: Sauce Gardner, Laiatu Latu give Indianapolis a promising defensive foundation
The Colts raced out to an 8-2 start in 2025, but a seven-game losing streak to close the season left them at 8-9 for the second consecutive year. They made a blockbuster move during the season by acquiring cornerback Sauce Gardner, then doubled down this offseason by committing to Daniel Jones at quarterback as they look to challenge the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars, who finished first and second in the AFC South last season.
Houston Texans 2026 preview: Elite pass rush fuels postseason hopes
The Houston Texans went 12-5 in 2025, finishing second to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC South. They opened the postseason with an impressive road victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers before a 28-16 loss to the eventual AFC champion New England Patriots brought their season to an end. With one of the NFL's best defenses returning, expectations will once again be high in 2026.