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Fantasy Football: League-winning quarterbacks for 2026 drafts
Jalen Hurts, Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy stand out as fantasy football quarterback values for 2026 drafts. Lawrence finished sixth at the position with 20.6 fantasy points per game last season, while Purdy has consistently outperformed his draft cost. PFF Grades and ADP help identify three quarterbacks who could provide value in 2026.
Fantasy Football Tight End Cheat Sheet: Printable TE rankings for 2026 drafts
PFF’s 2026 fantasy football tight end rankings feature the top 64 options for drafts, led by Brock Bowers and Trey McBride. Colston Loveland, Tucker Kraft and Tyler Warren round out the top five. Use the rankings to compare tight end options throughout your fantasy football draft.
How to win your fantasy league with PFF+
PFF+ gives fantasy football managers tools for every stage of the 2026 draft process, from preparation to making picks in real time. The Live Draft Assistant syncs with ESPN, Sleeper and Yahoo! leagues to deliver recommendations as the draft unfolds, while the Mock Draft Simulator helps managers practice beforehand. PFF fantasy rankings, projections and the 2026 Draft Kit provide the data and analysis behind each decision.
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2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Thursday’s games
Week 2 of the NFL preseason added further insight into fantasy football focus, including the Raiders dictating Tre Tucker as their No. 1 receiver.
2026 NFL secondary rankings: Patriots lead the way with a star-studded group
PFF ranks all 32 NFL secondaries entering the 2026 season, with the New England Patriots claiming the top spot. The Houston Texans and Denver Broncos round out the top three behind talented groups of defensive backs. See how every NFL secondary stacks up based on PFF Grades, coverage production and offseason changes.
2026 College Football Preview: Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee enters the 2026 college football season looking to return to the College Football Playoff after an 8-5 campaign. Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre are competing at quarterback, while new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles takes over a unit that struggled in 2025. DeSean Bishop and Ty Redmond headline a talented roster with the potential to help the Volunteers rebound.
2026 NFL receiving corps rankings: The Lions lead the way
PFF ranks all 32 NFL receiving corps entering the 2026 season, with the Detroit Lions claiming the top spot. The Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals round out the top three behind their established receiving duos. See how every NFL group stacks up based on PFF Grades, production and depth.
2026 College Football Preview: Missouri Tigers
Missouri enters the 2026 college football season with a rushing attack led by Ahmad Hardy, PFF’s No. 1 running back in the country. Austin Simmons takes over at quarterback, while an experienced offensive line gives the Tigers another major strength. Significant turnover in the secondary and pass rush creates the biggest question for Missouri entering the season.
2026 College Football Preview: Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama enters the 2026 college football season with an elite secondary but significant questions surrounding its offense. Keelon Russell and Austin Mack are competing at quarterback, while the Crimson Tide must rebuild an offensive line that lost six of seven players who logged at least 300 snaps in 2025. Bray Hubbard headlines a defense that could help Alabama make another College Football Playoff run.
2026 NFL running back unit rankings: Falcons top the list
PFF ranks all 32 NFL running back groups entering the 2026 season, with Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons taking the top spot. Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions rank second, while Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles round out the top three. See how every NFL backfield stacks up based on PFF Grades, production and depth.
Ranking every international game on the 2026 NFL schedule
The 2026 NFL season features a record nine international contests. Daire Carragher ranks each one, starting with 49ers-Rams.
10 highest-graded NFL players entering contract years in 2026
Every offseason brings a fresh group of players heading into contract years, and 2026 is no exception. Below are the 10 highest-graded NFL players going into the final year of their current deal based on PFF grading from the 2025 season.
College Football 2026: Dark horses that could win every Power Four conference
Daire Carragher considers less common teams to win every Power Four conference, including Ole Miss and Kansas State.
2026 College Football Preview: Texas A&M Aggies
Texas A&M enters the 2026 college football season looking to return to the College Football Playoff after an 11-0 start highlighted its 2025 campaign. Marcel Reed leads an offense with PFF’s No. 7 receiving corps, but four new starters along the offensive line create a significant question. Mario Craver and Marcus Ratcliffe headline the Aggies to watch on offense and defense.
Biggest concern for every NFL team entering the 2026 season
Every NFL team enters the 2026 season with at least one significant concern that could shape its year. PFF examines the biggest question facing all 32 teams, from quarterback play and offensive line issues to receiving depth and defensive turnover. PFF Grades and advanced metrics highlight the roster weaknesses worth monitoring across the league.
5 NFL units that could take a step back in 2026
Every season, certain units fall as others rise — whether due to absences, a new coaching staff or simply worse play from returning participants. These five contingents are ones to circle for some possible regression in 2026.
2026 Fantasy Football: Perfect draft strategy, round by round for 12-team leagues, picks 7-9
Nathan Jahnke's perfect draft strategy lays out an ideal path for building a league-winning roster with Picks 7-9 in a 12-team league.
Fantasy Football: Perfect draft strategy, round by round for 2026 Hero RB builds
This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round blueprint for executing a hero-RB build in 12-team PPR leagues. Jahmyr Gibbs and Brock Bowers headline the early-round targets before the strategy shifts toward wide receivers, a quarterback and value running backs. Use PFF rankings, projections and Fantasy Tools to identify the best targets throughout your draft.
Fantasy Football: Nathan Jahnke’s favorite draft targets
Nathan Jahnke highlights his favorite fantasy football draft targets for 2026, including Justin Jefferson, Justin Herbert and Dalton Kincaid. Parker Washington and Jonathon Brooks also offer intriguing value based on their current average draft positions. PFF grades and player usage help explain why these five players stand out entering fantasy draft season.
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Printable half-PPR rankings for 2026 drafts
PFF’s 2026 fantasy football rankings feature the top 200 players for fantasy drafts, led by Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson and Puka Nacua. Josh Allen is the highest-ranked quarterback at No. 31 overall, while Brock Bowers leads all tight ends at No. 27. Use PFF’s fantasy rankings and Tools to prepare for your 2026 draft.
2026 College Football Preview: Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma football enters 2026 with an elite defense led by defensive tackle David Stone and one of PFF’s top-five linebacker units. Quarterback John Mateer will look to recapture his early-2025 form after struggling following a hand injury. The Sooners’ offensive improvement could determine whether they contend for an SEC title and College Football Playoff berth.
2026 College Football Preview: LSU Tigers
LSU football enters 2026 with Lane Kiffin taking over a roster bolstered by several major transfer additions. Sam Leavitt leads an offense featuring PFF’s No. 6 receiving corps, while Jordan Seaton arrives to strengthen an offensive line that struggled last season. DJ Pickett headlines the defense after earning a 78.6 PFF grade as a true freshman.
2026 College Football Preview: Ole Miss Rebels
Ole Miss football enters 2026 looking to build on its first College Football Playoff appearance and a run to the semifinals. Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy give the Rebels PFF’s No. 4 quarterback and No. 2 running back, respectively. The biggest concern is an offensive line replacing both starting tackles after its three returning interior starters posted PFF grades below 65.0 in 2025.
2026 College Football Preview: Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia football enters 2026 as a national championship contender after winning its third SEC title in four years last season. The Bulldogs feature PFF’s No. 3 linebacker unit and a top-five secondary, but major turnover at wide receiver creates uncertainty around Gunner Stockton and the passing game. KJ Bolden headlines the defense after producing a 90.7 PFF grade since the start of 2024.
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