Nathan Jahnke

Fantasy football Week 1 waiver wire targets include Michael Mayer, Tyler Shough and several running backs with paths to increased opportunities. Mayer enters the opener as Las Vegas’ lead tight end, while Shough offers a widely available quarterback option against Detroit. The PFF Waiver Wire Tool helps fantasy managers identify available players based on league settings, roster percentage and matchups.

The fantasy football Week 1 recap breaks down major usage developments from the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. Kaelon Black cut into Christian McCaffrey’s workload, while De’Zhaun Stribling earned a prominent role before suffering an ankle injury. The Rams also adjusted their running back and tight end rotations, creating new fantasy considerations for Kyren Williams and Terrance Ferguson.

The fantasy football Week 1 recap breaks down key usage trends from the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Jadarian Price handled most of Seattle’s early-down work, while Mack Hollins earned more playing time than Romeo Doubs for New England. PFF’s snap and usage data also provide insight into Rhamondre Stevenson, Rashid Shaheed and other fantasy-relevant players.

PFF’s Week 1 fantasy football IDP rankings provide weekly rankings for the 2026 season. Nick Bolton enters the opener against the Denver Broncos after tying his season high in tackles in their last meeting. PFF’s fantasy Tools also offer weekly rankings in additional formats.

Nathan Jahnke advises fantasy managers which players to start and sit ahead of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, including Giants receiver Malik Nabers.

Fantasy football draft strategy in 2026 starts with understanding positional value, and for 10-team PPR leagues that means aggressively targeting running backs before building a deep wide receiver corps. PFF's round-by-round blueprint recommends securing two elite running backs through the first two rounds before attacking wide receiver in the middle rounds with players such as A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Luther Burden III.

Nathan Jahnke highlights his perfect draft strategy for 12-team, single-quarterback PPR fantasy leagues ahead of the 2026 season.

The Week 1 fantasy football waiver wire features potential starters, high-upside handcuffs and early-season stashes across every position. Jordan Love, Mike Washington Jr., Rashid Shaheed and Chig Okonkwo headline the players available in more than half of ESPN leagues. PFF’s Waiver Wire Tool can tailor available players and rankings to synced fantasy leagues.

PFF’s Week 1 fantasy football rankings provide PPR rankings for the opening week of the 2026 season. Justin Herbert enters Week 1 as a top-five quarterback with the Chargers facing the Arizona Cardinals. Use PFF’s fantasy tools to find weekly rankings in additional formats.

Nathan Jahnke provides his top 500 players and units in PPR leagues for the 2026 fantasy football season.

The 2026 fantasy football quarterback rankings place Josh Allen alone in Tier 1, followed by Drake Maye, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow in Tier 2. Seven tiers rank 32 quarterbacks for redraft leagues while highlighting where meaningful value drops occur at the position. The depth of the rankings gives fantasy managers several opportunities to wait at quarterback and still find weekly starting value.

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.

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 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.

Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, these 10 essential tips can guide you toward fantasy football success in 2026.

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.

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.

Below are five running backs currently being drafted in the 16th round or later who have the potential to become weekly must-start fantasy options in 2026.

The 2026 fantasy football running back rankings feature Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 1, followed by Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey. PFF Grades, workload projections and backfield competition help separate the position into tiers. The top 60 rankings also highlight the uncertainty created by committees across more than one-third of NFL backfields.

The 2026 fantasy football rankings feature Jahmyr Gibbs in the top spot ahead of Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey. Puka Nacua leads the wide receivers after ranking first at the position in PFF receiving grade over the past few seasons.