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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nic Bodiford takes a look at four high-profile kickers whose fantasy stocks could surge to the top of the position in 2026, including the Lions' Jake Bates.

Nic Bodiford pinpoints four running backs whose workloads and talents could culminate in the RB1 overall finish, including the Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs.

Nic Bodiford spotlights three tight ends who could secure the top overall fantasy slot in 2026, including Raiders star Brock Bowers.

PFF's 2026 fantasy football quarterback rankings feature the top 64 options for drafts, with Josh Allen holding the No. 1 spot. Drake Maye, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels round out the top five in a deep quarterback pool. Use the rankings and tiers to identify quarterback targets throughout your 2026 fantasy football draft.

The first real week of the 2026 NFL preseason revealed key insights for fantasy purposes, including the Packers utilizing Matthew Golden in 12 personnel and Steelers rookie Germie Bernard flashing after the catch.

PFF data from the 2025 season shows how much NFL defensive tendencies actually change from the preseason to the regular season. The Bears altered their coverage usage more than any team, while the Dolphins showed remarkably little variation between August and the games that counted. Advanced Stats also reveal league-wide trends in Cover 1 usage, safety rotations and blitz rates.

It's easy to fall in love with a rookie who flourishes during the preseason. But as PFF data indicates, the relationship between rookie preseason and regular-season performance is murky at best.