Everyone loves power rankings, whether football-related or not. Therefore, I’ve put together fantasy football rankings for all 32 NFL teams, along with my thoughts on each squad for the 2026 season.
These rankings are based on a combination of high-end fantasy talent and depth for each NFL team. Let’s dive in with a fairly obvious choice at No. 1.
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1. Cincinnati Bengals
It’s an even year, which means Joe Burrow is going to be a fantasy superstar and win the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award. After missing time as a rookie and in 2023, with significant injuries, the superstar won the NFL award the following season and put up massive numbers, averaging 284.6 passing yards and 2.4 touchdowns per game.
There might not be a safer running back to draft in the back half of the first round of fantasy drafts this year than Chase Brown. He has averaged 18.3 touches for 17.1 PPR fantasy points per game over the past two years when Joe Burrow starts. Furthermore, Brown has averaged 4.3 targets per game during that stretch, third on the team behind the two superstar wide receivers.
Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins make up the best wide receiver duo in the NFL. While Higgins’ weekly production can be hit-or-miss, especially with Joe Burrow out of the lineup, Chase is nearly quarterback-proof. Last year, Chase averaged 11.1 targets and 20.1 PPR fantasy points per game with Burrow under center, while Higgins averaged 6.7 and 15.2. Both wide receivers should be top 36 picks in single-quarterback drafts.
2. Detroit Lions
While he isn’t considered an elite NFL or fantasy quarterback, Goff has been a sneaky good option for fantasy players since landing in Detroit. The veteran has averaged 17 or more fantasy points per game in three consecutive seasons, finishing top 10 every year. Last season, he was the QB9, averaging two passing touchdowns and 17.5 fantasy points per game despite the loss of Ben Johnson.
Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown are two of the best players in fantasy football. Both should be top-six picks in single-quarterback drafts this year, with Gibbs being my second-ranked player in PPR and St. Brown my sixth. The superstar running back has averaged over 21 fantasy points per game in back-to-back seasons. Meanwhile, St. Brown has finished as the WR3 for three consecutive seasons, scoring double-digit touchdowns every year.
Unfortunately, Sam LaPorta and Jameson Williams are two hit-or-miss players, primarily because they tend to eat into each other’s target volume. Last year, Williams was the WR34 with LaPorta healthy, averaging 4.8 targets and 10.9 PPR fantasy points per game. During that span, LaPorta averaged 5.4 targets and 11.9 fantasy points per contest. By comparison, Williams was the WR9 with LaPorta out, averaging 7.4 targets and 15.2 fantasy points per game.
3. Chicago Bears
Chicago’s offense took off last season with Ben Johnson on the sidelines. After averaging 18.2 points per game in 2024, the Bears averaged 25.9 last year, which showed in Caleb Williams‘ fantasy production. The former USC star had a 3.6% passing touchdown rate and averaged 15 fantasy points per game as a rookie. He posted 4.8% and 18.7 last season with Johnson. Williams should get better in Year 2 of Johnson’s offense.
D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai make up one of the better running back duos in fantasy football. Last year, Swift had over 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career, posting a career-high nine rushing touchdowns, averaging 14.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Meanwhile, Monangai showed up in the one game Swift missed last season, totaling 29 touches for 22.8 fantasy points. Yet, he is a solid bye-week flex option even with Swift is healthy.
The Bears have three exciting young pass catchers who could all thrive with DJ Moore gone. Colston Loveland was outstanding at the end of last year, averaging 12 targets and 20 PPR fantasy points per game in Weeks 17 and 18 and Chicago’s two playoff contests. Meanwhile, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III were hot at different ends of last season, but play styles mesh well. I have no problem drafting all three pass catchers, even on the same fantasy squad.
4. Dallas Cowboys
After missing half the 2024 season with an injury, Prescott was outstanding in Brian Schottenheimer’s first year as the head coach. However, if history repeats itself, the veteran will miss time in 2026. Prescott has missed at least five games in every even year since the 2020 season. Is that a coincidence or a meaningful trend? That’s for each fantasy player to decide.
Javonte Williams had a breakout year in 2025 after spending the first four years of his career with the Denver Broncos. The veteran went over the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the first time in his career, finishing ninth in the NFL with 1,201 rushing yards despite Dallas having an elite passing attack. Furthermore, he had a career-high 11 rushing touchdowns and 13 offensive scores, leading the Cowboys to sign him to a long-term deal this offseason and not add anyone to the backfield.
Dallas has an elite duo of wide receivers. Fantasy players should expect CeeDee Lamb to bounce back after an injury-impacted 2025 season, resulting in a career-low three receiving touchdowns. Meanwhile, George Pickens should have another impressive year as he seeks a long-term deal next offseason. He was the better of the two Cowboys wide receivers last year, finishing as the WR5, averaging 17.2 PPR fantasy points per game, 28.5% better than his previous career high.
5. Los Angeles Rams
Not only was Matthew Stafford the NFL MVP in 2025, but the future Hall of Famer was arguably the fantasy football MVP too. He finished as the QB3, averaging 2.7 passing touchdowns and 20.6 fantasy points per game, hitting the 20-point mark for the first time since 2019. Yet, the veteran was undrafted in most single-quarterback leagues. While fantasy players shouldn’t expect top-five production again, Stafford is an excellent low-end QB1 draft target.
Kyren Williams remains one of the most reliable running backs in fantasy football. He had 1,252 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns last season. The veteran has had at least 1,100 rushing yards and double-digit touchdowns in three consecutive years. Meanwhile, Blake Corum carved out a role next to Williams, totaling 746 rushing yards and six touchdowns in 2025, despite averaging only 8.5 attempts per game.
The Rams got 24 receiving touchdowns from their elite wide receiver duo last year. Davante Adams led the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns despite missing the final three games. However, that’s a massive concern for fantasy players, as he had a crazy high 23.3% touchdown rate, while 37.7% of his PPR fantasy points came from reaching the end zone. Meanwhile, Puka Nacua was once again outstanding, finishing as the WR1, averaging 23.4 fantasy points per game, the second-best average in all of fantasy football.
6. Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia didn’t have the same success with the Tush Push play in 2025 compared to 2024, which played a role in Jalen Hurts‘ regression. After averaging 21 or more fantasy points per game in three consecutive seasons, the veteran averaged 18.7 last year, the lowest of his career as the starter despite totaling a career-high 25 passing touchdowns. Now he won’t have A.J. Brown.
Many expect Saquon Barkley to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season. The superstar finished as the RB14, averaging 14.5 PPR fantasy points per game, posting a lower average than Cam Skattebo (16) and Omarion Hampton (15.1). Furthermore, his 4.1 yards per rushing attempt was more in line with his career average (4.6) compared to the 5.8 he averaged in 2024. Philadelphia had injuries to their offensive line that hopefully won’t happen again this year.
DeVonta Smith is one of my favorite wide receivers to draft this season. Last year, he finished as the WR20, averaging 11.9 PPR fantasy points per game. However, Smith was outstanding when seeing enough volume, averaging 19.3 fantasy points per game in the seven contests where he had seven or more targets, scoring 20 or more in nearly a third of those outings. He should have a breakout season as the team’s No. 1 wide receiver.
7. Buffalo Bills
Rarely will I suggest fantasy players take a quarterback early in their draft in a single-quarterback league. However, Josh Allen is the exception to that rule. The superstar has finished as a top-two quarterback every season over the past six years, ranking as the QB1 four times, including in 2025. Despite lacking a go-to star wide receiver, Allen hasn’t lost a step as a fantasy superstar, thanks to his work on the ground, totaling 41 rushing touchdowns over the past three seasons.
Fantasy players that want to draft a safe first-round running back should target James Cook. He doesn’t have overall RB1 upside with Josh Allen‘s role at the goal line. Yet, the former Georgia star has 28 rushing touchdowns over the past two years, posting a 5.4% touchdown rate on the ground. More importantly, Cook has three consecutive top-12 finishes, including ranking as the RB6 last season while leading the NFL in rushing yards (1,621).
DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, and Dalton Kincaid all should have productive fantasy years in 2026. However, Moore is by far my favorite Bills pass catcher to draft. Despite spending most of his career catching passes from subpar quarterbacks, the veteran has had six top-24 finishes. More importantly, Buffalo has talked Moore up all offseason long and plans to pepper him with targets. He has averaged at least 14 PPR fantasy points per game in the four years with at least 120 targets in his career.
8. New England Patriots
Last year, Drake Maye finished third in the NFL with 31 passing touchdowns despite lacking an elite No. 1 wide receiver. Furthermore, Hunter Henry led the Patriots with seven receiving touchdowns while Kayshon Boutte (six) and Stefon Diggs (four) were the only wide receivers on the team with more than three scores. Maye is a dark horse candidate to lead the NFL in passing touchdowns this season.
While fantasy players want to see TreVeyon Henderson run loose in 2026, New England seems to have other plans. That means Rhamondre Stevenson and Henderson will once again split the backfield workload. Last year, Henderson averaged 11.3 touches and 9.5 PPR fantasy points per game in the 14 regular-season contests with Stevenson healthy. By comparison, he averaged 19 touches and 24.3 fantasy points per game with the veteran injured. Don’t draft either Patriots running back as a top-20 guy.
I have high hopes for A.J. Brown in 2026 with Mike Vrabel on the sidelines. Brown’s career high in PPR fantasy points per game came in 2022, his first year in Philadelphia. Yet, I wouldn’t be shocked if he beats that average this season. Meanwhile, Romeo Doubs is the only other New England wide receiver fantasy players should draft. Side note – go trade for Kyle Williams and Eli Raridon in dynasty if you can get them at a discount, as they are excellent long-term stashes.
9. Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert is one of my favorite quarterbacks to draft this year. Hopefully, the Chargers’ offensive line can stay healthy because it means the world to the superstar quarterback. Herbert averaged 267.4 passing yards, 2.2 touchdowns, and 22.9 fantasy points per game in the five games Joe Alt played at least 41% of the snaps. By comparison, he averaged 217.3-1.4-15.7 in his other 11 games last season.
Unfortunately, injuries to Omarion Hampton and his offensive line led to a disappointing rookie year. However, the former North Carolina star finished as the RB13 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 15.1 PPR fantasy points per contest, a higher average than Saquon Barkley (14.5) and Ashton Jeanty (14.4). Now he gets Mike McDaniel and his offense that has resulted in 18.6 fantasy points per game out of his lead running back over the past three years.
While some are sour on Ladd McConkey, I believe he could be this year’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba. A former top-40 draft pick on an offense that lacks any significant target competition but got an upgrade at offensive coordinator in his third NFL season. Meanwhile, Quentin Johnston is the only other Los Angeles pass catcher I would draft in standard-sized leagues, while Oronde Gadsden II is a borderline last-round pick.
10. Atlanta Falcons
The battle of lefty quarterbacks is underway in Atlanta, except it sounds like Tua Tagovailoa will start in Week 1 with Michael Penix Jr. still recovering from a torn ACL. Neither Falcons quarterback is fantasy relevant except in superflex leagues. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson is the top overall player on my board and should see a spike in goal-line rushing work with Tyler Allgeier finally gone.
I like Zachariah Branch as a late-round pick in deeper leagues as Atlanta has no better option than the rookie as their No. 2 wide receiver. However, it likely won’t matter because of Drake London. The former USC star was playing well before an injury led to a disappointing end to last season. Yet, he was outstanding when healthy, ranking as the WR7 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 16.8 PPR fantasy points per contest. Furthermore, London had an impressive 44.4% green zone target share.
By comparison, Kyle Pitts had a 23.1% green zone target share last year. He finished as the TE2, averaging 12.4 PPR fantasy points per game. While Pitts did see an uptick in targets per game with Drake London out of the lineup (8.8 vs. 6.2), his 6.2 targets per game average over a 17-game pace would have made him the seventh-highest targeted tight end (105) in 2025. Expect Kevin Stefanski to get Pitts closer to that 8.8 average this season.
11. Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes is on pace to play in Week 1, making him a steal at his current ADP. The superstar was the QB2 before suffering the season-ending knee injury, averaging 21.1 fantasy points per game, totaling 23.1 or more in eight of 12 contests. While his rushing production will decline after the Chiefs added Kenneth Walker III, Mahomes should get drafted as a top-12 quarterback.
Speaking of the former Michigan State star, fantasy players should have high hopes for him in 2026. Reportedly, the Chiefs will make Kenneth Walker III their featured running back, including in the passing game. Meanwhile, Xavier Worthy is the other explosive element in Kansas City’s offense. He had a disappointing 2025 season because of a shoulder injury. Yet, Worthy is an appealing double-digit round draft target because of his potential upside, thanks to his big-play abilities.
Hopefully, Rashee Rice can avoid a season-ending injury for the third consecutive year in 2026. That said, the former SMU star averaged 9.7 targets and 19.6 PPR fantasy points per game over the past two seasons when playing at least 40% of the snaps. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce is no longer a superstar fantasy tight end but still should get drafted as a top-10 option after finishing fourth at the position in targets last season (108).
12. Baltimore Ravens
Unfortunately, Lamar Jackson was one of last year’s bigger quarterback busts, finishing as the QB20 overall and the QB16 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 16.5 fantasy points per contest. However, injuries played a role in his struggles. Meanwhile, new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle comes from the Ben Johnson tree, which should excite fantasy players. Jackson is the QB2 in my four points per passing touchdown scoring rankings behind Josh Allen.
Some are calling for Derrick Henry‘s decline this season because of a coaching change or the loss of Patrick Ricard and Tyler Linderbaum. However, the future Hall of Famer has been the most consistent running back over the past nearly decade, finishing as a top-eight running back in PPR scoring in seven of the past eight years with the lone exception coming in 2021, when he played only in eight contests.
Zay Flowers is the only Ravens pass catcher who must get drafted in standard-size leagues. The former Boston College star finished as the WR7 last season, averaging 14.3 PPR fantasy points per game, a career high. However, he was even better when Lamar Jackson played, averaging 15 fantasy points per game on only 6.9 targets per contest. Meanwhile, Mark Andrews could see some more volume with Isaiah Likely gone but is still mostly a touchdown-or-bust tight end.
13. San Francisco 49ers
While he missed eight games last season with a toe injury, Brock Purdy was the QB6 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 19.7 fantasy points per contest. Furthermore, the veteran was on fire during the fantasy playoffs, averaging 3.7 passing touchdowns and 31.3 fantasy points per game from Week 15 through Week 17. Purdy is one of my favorite quarterback draft targets in a single-quarterback league if I wait on the position.
No one scored more PPR fantasy points than Christian McCaffrey last season (416.6). Unfortunately, the superstar running back turned 30 and has extensive injury history. He had 413 touches in 2025, a career high. The last time McCaffrey had over 400 touches in a season, the superstar missed 69.7% of the games over the next two years because of injury. McCaffrey is the RB5 in my PPR rankings because he could win you your league or sink your season.
The 49ers don’t have an elite fantasy wide receiver, but Mike Evans clearly leads the way. He should have a bounce-back year after struggling to stay healthy in 2025. Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel is a solid replacement for Ricky Pearsall but not someone I want to draft. Instead, I would rather take a shot on De’Zhaun Stribling in the later rounds. That said, George Kittle is my favorite San Francisco pass catcher to draft despite coming off a torn Achilles.
14. New Orleans Saints
Tyler Shough was the QB4 over the final six weeks of last season, averaging 20.1 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he had four top-12 finishes during that stretch. More importantly, the Saints made him one of the biggest winners this offseason, adding Travis Etienne Jr., Jordyn Tyson, and David Edwards. Shough is a solid mid-QB2 option for fantasy players in superflex leagues.
Speaking of Travis Etienne Jr., he will be New Orleans’ lead running back after signing a massive contract in free agency. However, Alvin Kamara will have a meaningful role in the passing game on an offense that doesn’t target their running backs at a high rate. Last year, Etienne had six receiving touchdowns, the second-most among running backs. Furthermore, 39.9% of his PPR fantasy production from 2025 came in the passing game.
When the Saints traded away Rashid Shaheed at the deadline, Chris Olave became one of the hottest wide receivers in fantasy football. However, the splits weren’t as drastic as many might think. He was the WR9, averaging 9.7 targets and 14.2 PPR fantasy points per game with Shaheed. By comparison, Olave was the WR6, averaging 9.9 and 20.2 after the trade. Therefore, fantasy players should have no trouble drafting him at his WR12 ADP despite the addition of Jordan Tyson.
15. Indianapolis Colts
No one expected Daniel Jones to have the year he did in 2025. Before suffering the fracture in his leg, Jones was the QB6 over the first eight weeks, averaging 1.6 passing touchdowns and 20.8 fantasy points per game. While he won’t be that good in 2026, the veteran is a solid QB2 for fantasy players in superflex leagues. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor is the focal point of the offense, totaling 323 rushing attempts and 55 targets last season, setting a career high in targets.
However, his production took a hit when Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending injury in Week 14. Taylor averaged 24.8 PPR fantasy points per game and 1.14 fantasy points per touch over the first 13 weeks. By comparison, he averaged 12.9 and 0.6 over the final five games. Yet, the only way Taylor isn’t worthy of his first-round ADP is if he or Jones gets hurt. Meanwhile, Tyler Warren also saw his production slip when Jones left the lineup.
Yet, the former Penn State star is the TE4 in my PPR rankings and should be the heavy favorite to lead the Colts in targets in 2026 with Michael Pittman Jr. gone. Unfortunately, Alec Pierce hasn’t been practicing after having ankle surgery following his massive contract extension this offseason. While he is still ranked ahead of Josh Downs in my rankings, the gap is closing every day. Downs could have a breakout year and finish second on the team in targets with Pittman in Pittsburgh.
16. Green Bay Packers
Everyone wants a little love in their life, so let’s talk about Jordan Love. The veteran had a breakout year in 2023, his first as the starter, averaging 18.8 fantasy points per game. However, he has averaged 15.6 and 15.7 fantasy points per game over the past two seasons, missing two games each year because of injury. Yet, some believe Love could return to the 2023 form with questions surrounding Josh Jacobs‘ availability.
Unfortunately, the veteran was charged earlier this offseason with multiple domestic violence-related charges. Yet, Josh Jacobs has been at training camp, and nothing at this time suggests that he will face a suspension from the NFL this season. However, that isn’t the only concern with Jacobs, as the veteran struggled with injuries last year and averaged only 4.1 yards per rushing attempt over the final month. Hopefully, he can score double-digit touchdowns again in 2026 for the third consecutive season.
Christian Watson leads the Green Bay wide receiver corps that is less crowded after the team moved on from Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks. While Watson is my favorite Packers wide receiver, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden are appealing draft picks at their current ADP. However, Tucker Kraft is the guy fantasy players want in this passing attack. Before suffering a season-ending injury in Week 9, he was the TE2, averaging 16.2 PPR fantasy points per game despite seeing only 5.9 targets per contest.
17. New York Giants
After watching Russell Wilson play poorly over the first three weeks, Jaxson Dart took over as the starter in Week 4 and never looked back. The former Ole Miss star averaged 20.1 fantasy points per contest as the starter, which would have ranked as the QB5 for the year on a points-per-game basis. However, after totaling nine rushing touchdowns as a rookie, Dart’s rushing production should decline in 2026 if Cam Skattebo can stay healthy.
Hopefully, the second-year running back can stay on the field after missing the final nine games as a rookie with a fractured ankle. Cam Skattebo was outstanding as the Giants’ lead running back from Week 2 through Week 8, averaging over five yards per touch and 17.8 PPR fantasy points per game, scoring 13 or more in every contest except the one he left with the injury. That 17.8 fantasy points per contest average would have made him the RB6 on a points-per-game basis last season.
Unfortunately, Malik Nabers only played less than a full game with Jaxson Dart last year. Yet, the superstar still averaged 17.7 PPR fantasy points per game in his three healthy contests despite only catching passes from Russell Wilson in those matchups. Nabers has participated in training camp and appears to be ready for Week 1. Meanwhile, Isaiah Likely should finish second on the team in targets with New York lacking a legit No. 2 wide receiver, making him an appealing sleeper tight end.
18. Minnesota Vikings
While the Vikings are calling it a training camp battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, everyone believes the veteran is in the driver’s seat and all but guaranteed to be the Week 1 starter. Unfortunately, Murray has struggled to stay on the field, playing in only 41 of 68 contests over the past four years (60.3%). Meanwhile, T.J. Hockenson is no longer someone fantasy players should draft in standard-size leagues after averaging under 8.8 PPR fantasy points per game in back-to-back seasons.
The Vikings have struggled at the running back position since Dalvin Cook‘s best years in Minnesota. Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason are a solid duo but lack any significant fantasy upside. I prefer Mason to Jones, even in PPR scoring leagues, because he should get more of the rushing workload and the goal-line touches. However, both are outside the top-32 running backs in my rankings, and I believe neither will be on Minnesota’s roster in 2027.
Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are praying for Kyler Murray or Carson Wentz to take every snap for the Vikings this season. Last year, both struggled with J.J. McCarthy under center. By comparison, Jefferson averaged 16.3 PPR fantasy points per game while Addison averaged 16 with Wentz starting. The addition of Jauan Jennings might steal some targets from the two star receivers, but expect the veteran to primarily fill the void left by Jalen Nailor.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
A pissed-off Baker Mayfield is the best version of the veteran quarterback that fantasy players can ask for. The last time he played in a prove-it type situation was in 2023, when he was the QB10, averaging 1.7 passing touchdowns and 16.1 fantasy points per game. While the veteran played through multiple injuries last year, Mayfield was the QB4, averaging 2.4 passing touchdowns and 21.5 fantasy points per game in 2024.
Bucky Irving struggled to stay healthy last year, missing seven games because of injury. He had offseason shoulder surgery, limiting his participation in offseason programming. More importantly, the Buccaneers signed Kenny Gainwell to an extensive contract in free agency after the veteran had a career year in 2025. The coaching staff has talked about Irving and Gainwell being the RB1A and RB1B, which is bad news for fantasy players. I would much rather draft Gainwell at his ADP (RB20) than Irving at his (RB35).
While Emeka Egbuka had a disappointing rookie season after a hot start, he is one of my dark horse candidates to end the year as a top-five wide receiver with Mike Evans gone. Meanwhile, Chris Godwin has played in 16 of 34 games (47.1%) over the past two seasons because of injury. However, he could be a massive steal at his ADP (WR42) if he can return to his 2024 form before suffering the fractured ankle.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars
Despite getting off to a slow start, Trevor Lawrence had a career year in 2025. He finished as the QB4, averaging 19.9 fantasy points per game. The former top draft pick had nine rushing touchdowns last season after totaling 14 over the first four years of his career. Furthermore, Lawrence scored 36% of his fantasy points for the year over the final four weeks, with three of those matchups against struggling defenses. That said, I’m comfortable drafting him as a low-end QB1
Jacksonville let Travis Etienne Jr. leave in free agency, opening the door for Bhayshul Tuten to take over as the starting running back. He had limited impact as a rookie behind Etienne. However, Tuten did average 11.8 PPR fantasy points per game and 1.1 fantasy points per touch in the four contests with at least eight rushing attempts as a rookie. While Chris Rodriguez Jr. will have a role, Tuten could have a massive sophomore-year breakout.
No one knows which Jaguars wide receiver will be the best for fantasy football this season. Parker Washington is my favorite but shouldn’t be drafted as more than a WR3. Brian Thomas Jr. is arguably the most talented, but last year’s struggles can’t be ignored. Jakobi Meyers is a nice, safe floor veteran option as a WR4 or flex option. Travis Hunter could be the best bang for your buck with a WR70 ADP but could also end up being a full-time cornerback.
21. Washington Commanders
Unfortunately, Jayden Daniels missed 10 games last season because of injury after an outstanding rookie year. He was the QB5 as a rookie despite having only one meaningful weapon in the passing game, averaging 1.5 passing touchdowns and 20.9 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Daniels was a force on the ground, averaging 52.4 rushing yards per game and a 4.1% rushing touchdown rate. Thankfully, the Commanders have improved his receiving corps and did little to improve the backfield.
Washington put all their eggs in the Jacory Croskey-Merritt basket last season, and it backfired. The rookie finished as the RB33, averaging 8.3 PPR fantasy points per game, losing touches to Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jeremy McNichols. While he finished his rookie year playing well, the Commanders added Rachaad White, Jerome Ford, and Kaytron Allen in the offseason. White is the only one who will matter for fantasy, making him and Croskey-Merritt two limited upside RB3 draft picks.
Many had high hopes for Terry McLaurin after his career year in 2024. Unfortunately, contract issues and injuries turned him into a bust, finishing as the WR54, averaging 11.4 PPR fantasy points per game. However, he has been a star of the offseason for new offensive coordinator David Blough. Meanwhile, Stefon Diggs recently joined the team and should provide flex value for fantasy players. Chig Okonkwo no longer has top-five upside with Diggs on the roster but is still an appealing late-round draft pick.
22. Las Vegas Raiders
While fantasy players should have high hopes for Fernando Mendoza in dynasty, the rookie has little value in redraft leagues. Kirk Cousins is expected to start in Week 1 and keep the job until the Raiders feel that Mendoza is ready to take over under center. Neither quarterback will have fantasy value this season, except in dynasty leagues.
The fantasy football world had high hopes for Ashton Jeanty as a rookie. Unfortunately, he fell short of them, finishing the year as the RB11 overall and the RB16 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 14.4 PPR fantasy points per contest. However, Las Vegas’ offensive line was awful and destroyed by injuries. Hopefully, Kolton Miller stays healthy in 2026, and Tyler Linderbaum was worth every penny the team paid him.
Despite awful coaching and quarterback play in 2025, Brock Bowers still finished as the TE2 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 14.7 PPR fantasy points per contest. He is my TE1 for this season. Meanwhile, Jalen Nailor got a significant contract from Las Vegas in free agency, making him the favorite to be the team’s No. 1 wide receiver and a late-round dart-throw type pick.
23. Cleveland Browns
Whether Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson start in Week 1, both quarterbacks will likely see plenty of playing time this year. Yet, neither one matters for fantasy players unless they are in a superflex league. Even then, fantasy players should avoid drafting either as anything more than a QB3. Meanwhile, Harold Fannin Jr. got significant target competition this offseason. Yet, he is still a solid mid-range TE1 draft pick.
Quinshon Judkins is one of my favorite running backs to draft this season. Unfortunately, he had a rocky start to his rookie year, missing most of training camp and Week 1. However, the former Ohio State star was productive despite playing on an awful offense, averaging 71.3 scrimmage yards, 0.5 touchdowns, and 12.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Thankfully, the Browns remade their offensive line this offseason and have plans to give Judkins more work in the passing game in 2026.
The only Cleveland wide receivers that fantasy players should draft are the two rookies. KC Concepcion is my favorite of the two because he should earn some Zay Flowers-like designed targets in Todd Monken’s offense. Meanwhile, Denzel Boston had an impressive minicamp and has drawn comparisons to Mike Evans. Neither Browns rookie should get drafted as a starter in fantasy lineups, but both are appealing draft picks.
24. Denver Broncos
While he’s not a sexy draft pick, Bo Nix has finished as the QB7 both years of his career. However, the former Oregon star saw his fantasy points per game average decline (18.7 vs. 17.9) and passing touchdown rate (5.1% vs. 4.1%) from his rookie season to last year. Furthermore, Nix is coming off a significant ankle injury, which could impact his rushing upside.
There aren’t many backfields I want to completely avoid this season, but Denver’s is at the top of that list. RJ Harvey finished as the RB20 last year, averaging 12.2 PPR fantasy points per game, thanks to a strong second half with J.K. Dobbins injured. Unfortunately, the Broncos re-signed the veteran and selected Jonah Coleman with their second draft pick, making this backfield a messy three-headed committee.
Denver had two wide receivers with over 100 targets in 2025: Courtland Sutton (124) and Troy Franklin (104). Both players were borderline must-start wide receivers for part of the season. However, Jaylen Waddle is the new No. 1 wide receiver, which has made Sutton a mid-round pick and Franklin undraftable. Yet, Franklin was the more efficient wide receiver last year. Don’t be shocked if he ends up replacing Sutton as the No. 2 guy at some point this season.
25. Arizona Cardinals
Hopefully, the Cardinals defense is awful again in 2026, leading to the team having to pass at a high rate. Last year, Jacoby Brissett averaged 18.9 fantasy points per contest, which would have made him the QB5 over a 17-game pace. While he is back as the Week 1 starter, it’s only a matter of time until Arizona gives Carson Beck the starting role. Brissett could be a solid streaming option again this season until he gets benched for the rookie.
Jeremiyah Love was the clear-cut 1.01 in dynasty rookie drafts and is a future superstar in the making. Unfortunately, landing with the Cardinals limits his fantasy upside for this year. Not only is it hard to trust him behind Arizona’s awful offensive line, but the team still has Tyler Allgeier, James Conner, and Trey Benson on the roster. While Love should be the lead running back, the veterans will cut into his workload and his fantasy upside.
The only tight end I would draft over Trey McBride is Brock Bowers despite the loss of offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. While his target volume (169 in 2025, 147 in 2024) will likely decline, McBride is still an elite tight end. Meanwhile, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson are two of the more polarizing wide receivers to draft. I prefer Harrison over Wilson, but both fall in the boom-or-bust WR3/WR4 conversation.
26. Seattle Seahawks
While Sam Darnold played well for the Seahawks in his first year in Seattle, the veteran wasn’t great for fantasy players. He finished as the QB24 on a points-per-game basis among qualifying quarterbacks, averaging 13.8 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Darnold lost Klint Kubiak this offseason, and the team won’t have an elite rushing attack. While he’s a solid low-end QB2, Darnold is undraftable in standard-size leagues.
I have been a big believer in Jadarian Price all offseason. The Seahawks lost Kenneth Walker III in free agency, while Zach Charbonnet is coming off a torn ACL. Last year, Seattle had a run-first offense, ranking third in rushing attempts, averaging 25.8 per game from their running backs. Even if Charbonnet returns sooner than later from the torn ACL, Price has been a star at the start of training camp and should get drafted as a low-end RB2.
Whether you have him as the WR2, WR3, or WR4, everyone can agree that Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a superstar worthy of a top-six pick this year. He joined Puka Nacua as the only players with over 1,450 receiving yards in 2025, both totaling over 1,700, with Smith-Njigba leading the league with 1,793. Meanwhile, Rashid Shaheed should have value as a boom-or-bust WR4/WR5 after spending a full offseason building chemistry with Sam Darnold.
27. New York Jets
Fantasy players will laugh at the thought of drafting Geno Smith. Yet, the belief around the league earlier this offseason is that the veteran still has something left in the tank. Furthermore, he was productive as the Seattle Seahawks’ starter, averaging 17 fantasy points per game, finishing as a top-13 quarterback twice, including in 2024. The Jets quietly have one of the better offensive lines in the NFL and a talented receiving corps.
Unfortunately, the Jets offense was a disaster last year, but the team did start Brady Cook for four games trying to tank. Yet, Breece Hall was productive, finishing as the RB19, averaging 13 PPR fantasy points per game. While Aaron Glenn has talked about using multiple running backs, the team recently paid Hall, so I’m not putting too much stock into it. Isaiah Davis could see some passing game work as the No. 2 running back and is also a solid handcuff option.
New York has a talented young set of pass catchers. Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper Jr., and Adonai Mitchell are solid late-round picks, especially in deeper leagues. However, Garrett Wilson is the only New York pass catcher fantasy players want to draft. While catching passes from Geno Smith is less than ideal, Jaxon Smith-Njigba (14.9 PPR fantasy points per game) and DK Metcalf (12.7) had solid 2024 seasons playing with the veteran quarterback.
28. Tennessee Titans
Cam Ward‘s first NFL season was a massive disappointment, as he averaged only 11 fantasy points per game, a lower average than J.J. McCarthy (12.5) and Davis Mills (11.4). However, the former Miami star had no help at wide receiver and an awful offensive line. Thankfully, Tennessee added two impact wide receivers this offseason and hired Brian Daboll as their offensive coordinator. Ward is an interesting low-end QB2 with upside.
While many expected the Titans to draft Jeremiyah Love, the Arizona Cardinals beat them to the punch. That left the team to wait until the fifth round to select Nicholas Singleton, who is an interesting dynasty stash. Meanwhile, Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears will once again lead Tennessee’s backfield as they head into the final year of their contracts. Don’t be shocked if the Titans lean on Pollard on early downs and make Spears their passing-downs running backs, making him a PPR flex option in deeper leagues.
After signing Wan’Dale Robinson to a significant contract in free agency, Tennessee drafted Carnell Tate with the fourth-overall pick. The duo will be the face of the Titans’ passing attack, alongside second-year tight end Gunnar Helm. Tate has been outstanding so far in training camp, while Robinson should be Cam Ward‘s best friend as a checkdown option. Both players could be weekly starters in PPR scoring leagues this season.
29. Houston Texans
Many had high hopes for C.J. Stroud after he averaged 18.4 fantasy points per game as a rookie. Unfortunately, he has averaged 13 and 14.9 over the past two years, becoming an unappealing QB2 option for fantasy players. However, the Texans have rebuilt their offensive line this offseason, adding three new starters. While Stroud won’t be a high-end QB1 in 2026, the former Ohio State star could be a solid streaming option.
Houston had no consistent running game last year. Joe Mixon didn’t play because of a foot injury, while Nick Chubb looked like a guy who belongs in retirement. Woody Marks had some nice moments but isn’t a lead running back. Therefore, David Montgomery is one of my favorite safe-floor RB2 draft targets this season. Last year, he passed the torch to Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit. However, Montgomery averaged 15.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2024, the second-highest total of his career.
Everyone is rooting for Tank Dell. However, he hasn’t played since 2024 because of a gruesome knee injury, and I wouldn’t draft him in standard-size leagues. Meanwhile, Jayden Higgins has reportedly had an outstanding start to training camp. Yet, Nico Collins is the only Texan with high-end fantasy value. While he averaged 15.1 PPR fantasy points per game last season, the superstar averaged over 17.3 in 2024 and 2025. Collins is a top-10 wide receiver in my rankings.
30. Carolina Panthers
It might be a make-or-break year for Bryce Young. He is coming off the best season of his career, totaling 3,011 passing yards and 23 passing touchdowns. However, Young averaged only 13.6 fantasy points per game, failing to hit the 14-point mark in any year of his career. The Panthers will be without both their starting offensive tackles for the start of the season, which is horrible news for the short quarterback.
The fact that the Panthers let Rico Dowdle walk in free agency shows the confidence they have in Jonathon Brooks. Despite playing in only three games in his two-year NFL career because of two torn ACL injuries, the former Texas star is one of the hottest “sleeper” candidates in fantasy football. While Chuba Hubbard is ranked higher in my rankings, the gap is closing, and Brooks is one of my favorite RB3 draft targets.
Unfortunately, Chris Brazzell II suffered a season-ending knee injury early in training camp, leaving Xavier Legette as the likely No. 3 wide receiver for Carolina. However, the only two Panthers pass catchers with any fantasy value are Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. McMillan was productive as a rookie, averaging 12.4 PPR fantasy points per game but needed a 23.1% target share to reach that mark. Meanwhile, Coker quietly matched McMillan’s fantasy production at the end of last year.
31. Pittsburgh Steelers
Aaron Rodgers agreed to come back for one final NFL season after the Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as their head coach. Could the future Hall of Famer spend his final year proving he is still an elite quarterback and sling the ball all over the yard? More importantly, Rodgers does have some upside, totaling 24 passing touchdowns (13th-most in the league) last season despite a lack of wide receiver options.
I’m sorry Jaylen Warren truthers, but it’s never going to happen. We thought he would be the lead guy last year, but Kenneth Gainwell had other plans. More importantly, Pittsburgh reunited Mike McCarthy with Rico Dowdle this offseason. I expect Dowdle to be the lead running back and play on early downs while Warren takes over Gainwell’s role in passing situations. Unfortunately, he won’t see the same 85 targets Gainwell did last year because of the additions at wide receiver.
Last season, DK Metcalf was the only meaningful pass catcher the Steelers had. Yet, he only finished as the WR26, averaging 12.5 PPR fantasy points per game despite a 25.4% dominator rating and a 23% target per route run rate. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh traded for and extended Michael Pittman Jr. and drafted Germie Bernard. I would rather draft Metcalf than Pittman, but both are similarly ranked. Yet, don’t be surprised if Bernard reminds Aaron Rodgers of Randall Cobb and becomes his favorite pass catcher.
32. Miami Dolphins
Run, Forest, Run! That’s what Malik Willis is going to hear a lot this season. However, that’s good news for fantasy players, as we want the veteran to run as much as possible. While it’s a small sample size, he was outstanding in his three starts with the Green Bay Packers, averaging 204 passing yards, a touchdown, seven rushing attempts for 58 yards, one score, and 23.3 fantasy points per game, totaling 25 or more twice.
The only part of Miami’s offense that fantasy players will like drafting in 2026 is De’Von Achane. Yet, I am out on him at his RB5 and first-round ADP. He was outstanding last season, averaging 20.2 PPR fantasy points per contest. However, 50.3% of his fantasy production the past two years has come in the passing game. Furthermore, Achane’s fantasy production tanked without Tua Tagovailoa under center. I won’t draft him in the first round and would like to avoid picking him altogether.
Despite moving on from Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle this offseason, the Dolphins did very little to replace them, leaving Malik Washington as the favorite to be the team’s No. 1 wide receiver. While I love Chris Bell in dynasty, he is coming off a torn ACL and likely won’t make an impact this year. Meanwhile, Greg Dulcich has been a popular sleeper tight end candidate, given Miami’s lack of wide receiver options. Unfortunately, he has struggled to stay healthy and make an impact in his career.
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