These five players present a mix of high upside and sleeper status given their ADPs for the 2026 fantasy football season.

By Ryan Conway Aug 22, 2026 7:00 am EDT

Ryan Conway outlines three NFL position groups whose depth may pose problems for the 2026 fantasy season, including the Chicago Bears' receiving corps.

By Ryan Conway Aug 22, 2026 6:45 am EDT

Arkansas football enters 2026 with Ryan Silverfield overseeing a major roster rebuild featuring an SEC-high 42 transfers. Braylen Russell leads a promising rushing attack, while a revamped secondary faces pressure to improve after struggling in 2025. PFF Grades and Advanced Stats highlight the strengths, concerns and key players shaping the Razorbacks.

By Max Chadwick Aug 22, 2026 6:30 am EDT

Kentucky football enters 2026 with Will Stein rebuilding the Wildcats around 31 transfer additions after back-to-back losing seasons. Coleton Price and Tavion Gadson headline strong units in the trenches, while quarterback Kenny Minchey takes over with limited experience. PFF Grades and Advanced Stats highlight the strengths, concerns and key players shaping Kentucky’s outlook.

By Max Chadwick Aug 22, 2026 6:15 am EDT

Mississippi State football enters 2026 looking to build on its first bowl appearance in three years behind quarterback Kamario Taylor. Kelley Jones leads a talented secondary, while significant questions remain along the offensive and defensive lines. PFF Grades and Advanced Stats highlight the strengths, concerns and key players shaping the Bulldogs.

By Max Chadwick Aug 22, 2026 6:00 am EDT

Vanderbilt football enters 2026 with five-star freshman Jared Curtis positioned to replace Diego Pavia at quarterback after a historic 10-win season. Junior Sherrill headlines an offense that retains plenty of potential, while an experienced defense will need to improve. PFF Grades and Advanced Stats highlight the strengths, concerns and key players shaping the Commodores.

By Max Chadwick Aug 22, 2026 5:45 am EDT

Auburn football enters 2026 with Alex Golesh leading a rebuilt offense featuring quarterback Byrum Brown and 10 projected starters from the transfer portal. The Tigers should be more explosive offensively, but a completely revamped offensive line presents a significant question. PFF Grades highlight the strengths, concerns and key players shaping Auburn’s 2026 outlook.

By Max Chadwick Aug 22, 2026 5:30 am EDT

South Carolina football enters 2026 looking to rebound from a 4-8 season behind quarterback LaNorris Sellers and a revamped offensive line. The Gamecocks boast PFF’s No. 9 defensive line, with edge defender Dylan Stewart leading the unit. PFF Grades highlight the strengths, concerns and key players shaping South Carolina’s outlook.

By Max Chadwick Aug 22, 2026 5:15 am EDT

Florida enters the 2026 college football season under new head coach Jon Sumrall after a 4-8 finish in 2025. Running back Jadan Baugh headlines a talented group of skill-position players, while questions remain along both lines. PFF Grades highlight the strengths, concerns and key players shaping the Gators’ outlook.

By Max Chadwick Aug 22, 2026 5:00 am EDT

Friday's NFL preseason action underscored several fantasy-relevant topics, including the Jets leaning into first-round rookie Omar Cooper Jr. and the Steelers starting Jaylen Warren.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 21, 2026 8:17 pm EDT

Every game inherently carries some level of import, but certain contests are simply more compelling or revelatory than others. These 10 showdowns are ones to circle given when they occur, who they feature and any other noteworthy storylines.

By Bradley Locker Aug 21, 2026 8:00 am EDT

The San Francisco 49ers routed the Los Angeles Chargers 41–17 in Preseason Week 2 on August 20, 2026. 49ers outgained the Chargers, 321 total yards to 224.

The Las Vegas Raiders edged the Houston Texans 22–20 in Preseason Week 2 on August 20, 2026. Raiders outgained the Texans, 400 total yards to 248.

By Mark Chichester Aug 21, 2026 7:53 am EDT Las Vegas Raiders Houston Texans

J.K. Dobbins and Christian Watson headline players who have confronted injury, but are worthwhile fantasy picks nonetheless.

By Ryan Conway Aug 21, 2026 6:30 am EDT

Now that training camp is in full flow, roster spots and depth charts are beginning to take shape. Be it through outstanding or lackluster play, or the horrid inevitability of injuries, fantasy general managers preparing for the season ahead will have their finger on the pulse of where opportunity lies and where it is fading.

By Ryan Conway Aug 21, 2026 6:15 am EDT
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This perfect draft strategy for 12-team, single-quarterback PPR redraft leagues with picks 10-12 is based on consensus ADP from ESPN, Sleeper and Yahoo. Use this round-by-round guide to build a winning roster.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 21, 2026 5:45 am EDT

Jalen Hurts, Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy stand out as fantasy football quarterback values for 2026 drafts. Lawrence finished sixth at the position with 20.6 fantasy points per game last season, while Purdy has consistently outperformed his draft cost. PFF Grades and ADP help identify three quarterbacks who could provide value in 2026.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 21, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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PFF’s 2026 fantasy football tight end rankings feature the top 64 options for drafts, led by Brock Bowers and Trey McBride. Colston Loveland, Tucker Kraft and Tyler Warren round out the top five. Use the rankings to compare tight end options throughout your fantasy football draft.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 21, 2026 5:15 am EDT

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.

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