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Highest-graded NFL rookies after Week 1 of the 2026 preseason
The 2026 NFL preseason rookie rankings feature the highest-graded first-year players after Week 1. Texans safety Kamari Ramsey leads the way with a 94.8 PFF grade, followed by Ravens tight end Matthew Hibner and Vikings linebacker Jacob Roberts at 92.6. See which rookies made the top 15 based on their opening preseason performances.
2026 Fantasy Football: Perfect draft strategy, round by round for 12-team leagues, picks 4-6
Nathan Jahnke shares his ideal draft strategy for fantasy managers holding Picks 4-6 in 12-team, single-quarterback PPR leagues.
Fantasy Football: Undervalued wide receivers for 2026 drafts
These five wide receivers are ranked higher than their consensus ADP across ESPN, Yahoo and Sleeper entering 2026 fantasy football drafts. A.J. Brown, Garrett Wilson and Christian Watson headline a group with opportunities to outperform their current draft positions. PFF grades and advanced metrics help identify the wide receiver values available within the first 10 rounds.
Fantasy Football Rankings: Dynasty 1QB top 200 for 2026 drafts
The 2026 dynasty fantasy football rankings feature the top 200 players for 1QB leagues. Use the rankings to compare players across positions and prepare for dynasty drafts. Explore the complete top 200 for 2026 fantasy football drafts.
10 NFL players who turned heads in their 2026 preseason debuts
The 10 players below all made a very strong first impression during the opening window of the preseason, potentially opening the door for larger roles as September arrives.
Breakout candidates for all 32 teams
PFF identifies one breakout candidate for each of the 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season. Young players such as Armand Membou, Kelvin Banks Jr. and Walter Nolen headline a group positioned for bigger roles or continued development. PFF Grades and advanced metrics highlight 32 players with an opportunity to emerge in 2026.
Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings: Top 70 WR tiers for fantasy drafts
Fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2026 begin with an elite trio led by Puka Nacua, whose NFL-best 96.3 PFF receiving grade over the past two seasons places him atop the position entering draft season.
2026 Fantasy Football: Perfect draft strategy, round by round for 12-team leagues, picks 1-3
Nathan Jahnke shares his ideal draft plan for fantasy managers owning Picks 1-3 in 12-team, redraft PPR fantasy football leagues.
Fantasy Football: Breakout running backs for drafts
Quinshon Judkins, Jonathon Brooks and Jacory Croskey-Merritt enter 2026 with opportunities to outperform their fantasy football ADPs. Judkins could benefit from Cleveland's rebuilt offensive line, while Brooks has a clearer path to significant work in Carolina following Chuba Hubbard's injury. Croskey-Merritt enters the season atop Washington's unofficial depth chart with an opportunity to expand his receiving role.
Reasons for optimism for all 32 NFL teams
PFF identifies the biggest reason for optimism for all 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season. From established stars such as Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson to ascending young players and revamped rosters, every team has something to build around. PFF Grades and advanced metrics highlight the players and units that could shape each team's outlook in 2026.
2026 NFL defensive line rankings: Rams lead the league, Steelers and Texans open in top three
PFF ranks all 32 NFL defensive lines entering the 2026 season, with the Los Angeles Rams taking the top spot after adding Myles Garrett. The Houston Texans rank second behind Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, while the Pittsburgh Steelers round out the top three.
2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: Half-PPR top 200 for drafts
Nathan Jahnke unveils his top 200 rankings for Half-PPR fantasy leagues for the 2026 NFL season.
NFL Preseason Week 1: Rookie Team of the Week
The 2026 NFL rookie class delivered several standout performances during the opening week of the preseason. Texans safety Kamari Ramsey earned the highest PFF grade among rookies, while Steelers quarterback Drew Allar led his position with an 80.5 mark. Camden Brown, Matthew Hibner, Jacob Roberts and other rookies also earned spots on PFF’s preseason Team of the Week.
NFL Preseason Week 1: Team of the Week & Player Awards
PFF’s NFL Preseason Week 1 Team of the Week highlights the top performers from the first full week of preseason action. Kedon Slovis, Courtland Sutton, Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Kamari Ramsey headline the individual award winners. PFF Grades also identify the best performers at every position and the Philadelphia Eagles as the Offensive Line of the Week.
Fantasy Football 2026: Perfect draft strategy, round by round for 10-team leagues
Nathan Jahnke builds his ideal draft strategy for 10-team fantasy football leagues, prioritizing both running backs and wide receivers.
Fantasy Football: 5 players to avoid in 2026 drafts
These five players carry significant downside relative to their current ADPs in 2026 fantasy football drafts. Rashee Rice, Cam Skattebo and Davante Adams face concerns ranging from changing roles and workload uncertainty to potential touchdown regression. PFF grades and usage trends also highlight reasons for caution with Lamar Jackson and TreVeyon Henderson at their current draft prices.
Fantasy Football: 10 biggest reactions to NFL preseason Week 1
Fantasy football managers received important usage clues during NFL preseason Week 1, led by Jonathon Brooks’ start for Carolina and Jeremiyah Love’s workload for Arizona. Tyjae Spears’ expanded role and Matthew Golden’s usage in 12 personnel also provided notable developments for 2026 fantasy drafts. Nathan Jahnke breaks down 10 of the biggest fantasy football reactions from the preseason action.
Fantasy Football: Most undervalued players in 2026 drafts
These five fantasy football draft targets are ranked at least 20 spots higher than their consensus ADPs across ESPN, Yahoo and Sleeper. Parker Washington and Josh Downs headline the wide receiver values, while Jonathon Brooks offers a path to a starting role at running back. PFF grades and advanced stats also highlight Kyler Murray and Chig Okonkwo as potential values in 2026 drafts.
Fantasy Football: Running back values for 2026 drafts
The fantasy football running back dead zone is filled with committees, but several players still offer value at their 2026 ADPs. D'Andre Swift provides a stable RB2 profile, while David Montgomery has a path to his largest workload in years with Houston. PFF grades and advanced stats also highlight Rhamondre Stevenson, Tony Pollard and Rico Dowdle as running backs to consider in the middle rounds.
NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from every game
NFL preseason Week 1 offered fantasy football managers an early look at backfield rotations, receiver roles and depth-chart battles across the league. Jeremiyah Love started for Arizona, Breece Hall handled 10 of 11 snaps on the Jets' opening drive and Tyjae Spears out-snapped Tony Pollard for Tennessee. The preseason usage also provided new information on players including Matthew Golden, Jahan Dotson, DeMario Douglas and Jaydon Blue.
NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Saturday’s games
Quinshon Judkins and KC Concepcion delivered two of the most notable fantasy football developments from Saturday's NFL preseason Week 1 action. Judkins handled 80% of Cleveland's snaps with the starters, while Concepcion worked as the Browns' top slot receiver and scored in his NFL debut. PFF's recap tracks player usage, snap counts, targets and backfield and receiver rotations across Saturday's games.
Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza delivers efficient, mistake-free preseason debut
Fernando Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in his NFL preseason debut for the Las Vegas Raiders. The No. 1 overall pick earned a 66.7 PFF overall grade and avoided a turnover-worthy play across 31 snaps against the Arizona Cardinals.
NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Friday’s games
PFF's NFL preseason Week 1 recap breaks down the immediate fantasy football takeaways from Friday's games. The slate features Broncos-Falcons, Buccaneers-Jets and Dolphins-Commanders, with player usage and stats at the center of the analysis.
10 NFL players whose final season may come in 2026
Some of the players listed below have already signified that the 2026 campaign will be their last, potentially starting the clock for Hall of Fame enshrinement in 2031. Meanwhile, other names are continuing to battle either Father Time or mounting injuries despite their riproaring career production.
Fantasy Football 2026: Injury and status updates for veterans
The article below breaks down need-to-know information and recommended storylines to track in the coming weeks regarding NFL veterans in 2026, including the status of Bears receiver Luther Burden III.
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