Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 after winning the team’s four-man competition. Shedeur Sanders earned a 72.3 PFF passing grade during the 2026 preseason, compared with Watson’s 59.1 mark. PFF Grades and Advanced Stats break down how Watson and Sanders performed during the competition.

By Mark Chichester Aug 24, 2026 11:45 am EDT

PFF’s 2026 fantasy football preseason recap breaks down player usage and key developments from around the NFL. Chig Okonkwo played 12 of 14 first-quarter snaps for Washington, while Carnell Tate maintained an increased snap share with Tennessee. Jonathon Brooks, Tre Tucker and Malachi Fields were among the other players whose preseason usage provided important information for fantasy drafts.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 24, 2026 9:55 am EDT
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PFF's 2026 fantasy football rankings feature the top 200 players for drafts, led by Josh Allen at No. 1 overall. Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson lead the running backs, while Puka Nacua takes the top spot among wide receivers. Use the rankings to compare quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends ahead of your 2026 fantasy football draft.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 24, 2026 9:44 am EDT
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Fantasy football must-draft players combine proven production, expanding opportunity and favorable draft value, and this year's list is headlined by Chase Brown, Ladd McConkey, Luther Burden III, Tucker Kraft and Trevor Lawrence.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 24, 2026 9:30 am EDT

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

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 24, 2026 9:25 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke highlights his perfect draft strategy for 12-team, single-quarterback PPR fantasy leagues ahead of the 2026 season.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 24, 2026 9:10 am EDT

The Tennessee Titans edged the Seattle Seahawks 19–16 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Titans outgained the Seahawks, 282 total yards to 256.

By Mark Chichester Aug 24, 2026 9:02 am EDT Tennessee Titans Seattle Seahawks
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The latest 2026 fantasy football preseason usage offers important clues for drafts, with Malachi Fields, Chig Okonkwo and De'Zhaun Stribling among the notable risers. Fields appears to have earned a starting role with the Giants, while Okonkwo is positioned for increased playing time in Washington. The preseason also brought changing outlooks for players including Jaydon Blue, Omar Cooper Jr., Oronde Gadsden II and Evan Engram.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 24, 2026 8:24 am EDT
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The top 2026 fantasy football wide receiver league winners, breakouts and sleepers offer value throughout drafts. DeVonta Smith enters the season with an expanded opportunity in Philadelphia, while Parker Washington carries breakout potential after earning an 85.1 PFF receiving grade in 2025. Xavier Worthy, Rashid Shaheed, KC Concepcion and Malik Washington are among the late-round options with paths to increased fantasy production.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 24, 2026 8:03 am EDT

From injury updates to changing usages on offense, keep tabs on everything you need to know as the 2026 NFL preseason rolls on.

By Nic Bodiford Aug 24, 2026 7:45 am EDT

Blake Corum and Travis Etienne Jr. are among the NFL's running backs to benefit from a very easy fantasy schedule in 2026.

By Nic Bodiford Aug 24, 2026 7:30 am EDT

While elite wide receiver talent can thrive in all situations, soft matchups can facilitate positive outlier weekly results. The article below breaks down three wide receivers who face three of the six softest schedules, according to PFF’s strength of schedule metric.

By Nic Bodiford Aug 24, 2026 7:15 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke utilizes preseason snap data and projections to provide IDP depth charts for every NFL team ahead of the 2026 season.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 24, 2026 6:30 am EDT
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Fantasy football depth charts are a snapshot of where teams currently stand after the first preseason game. This is not a projection of where we expect the depth chart to be at the start of the season. This primarily uses preseason playing time, followed by the unofficial depth charts and last season's usage to determine the order of the players.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 24, 2026 6:15 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke provides his top 350 players and units in PPR leagues for the 2026 fantasy football season.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 24, 2026 5:00 am EDT

NFL preseason fantasy football takeaways offer new insight into the Titans backfield and Seattle’s tight end rotation. Tyjae Spears has out-snapped Tony Pollard with Cam Ward this preseason, while Carnell Tate solidified his place among Tennessee’s top three receivers. Elijah Arroyo played while AJ Barner rested for Seattle, raising questions about Arroyo’s fantasy football value.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 23, 2026 9:39 pm EDT

The New England Patriots edged the Philadelphia Eagles 24–21 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Patriots outgained the Eagles, 378 total yards to 302.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged the Kansas City Chiefs 16–15 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026.

The Dallas Cowboys routed the Arizona Cardinals 34–13 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Cowboys outgained the Cardinals, 418 total yards to 320.

By Mark Chichester Aug 23, 2026 9:16 am EDT Arizona Cardinals Dallas Cowboys

The Cincinnati Bengals cruised past the Chicago Bears 27–9 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Bengals outgained the Bears, 346 total yards to 317.

By Mark Chichester Aug 23, 2026 9:16 am EDT Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals
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