Nic Bodiford looks at three wide receivers who could emerge as the top dog during the 2026 fantasy football season, including the Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase.

Nic Bodiford outlines three quarterbacks who could lead the NFL in fantasy points for the 2026 season, including the Chargers' Justin Herbert.

Nathan Jahnke shares his ideal draft strategy for 10-team, single-quarterback, redraft PPR leagues for teams with Picks 8-10 ahead of the 2026 fantasy football season.

Malik Willis, Tyler Shough and Cam Ward stand out as breakout quarterback candidates for 2026 fantasy football drafts. Willis offers significant rushing upside in Miami, while Shough averaged 17.6 PPR points per game from Week 9 on last season. PFF grades and advanced stats also highlight Ward's late-season improvement and upside within Tennessee's revamped offense.

Nathan Jahnke's top 500 for PPR drafts gets you set for all of the 2026 fantasy football action.

Several College Football Playoff contenders face potential trap games during the opening weeks of the 2026 season. Notre Dame meets Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, while Oregon travels to Oklahoma State and Texas hosts UTSA between marquee matchups. PFF grades and advanced metrics highlight five early-season games that could challenge playoff hopefuls.

Nine picks from the 2025 NFL Draft enter Year 2 looking for larger roles after playing fewer than 100 snaps as rookies. Jalen Milroe, Kaleb Johnson and Tai Felton headline a group whose opportunities were limited by injuries, depth charts or early struggles.

PFF identifies the toughest regular-season matchup for each of the top eight prospects on its 2027 NFL Draft Big Board. Jeremiah Smith faces Oregon cornerback Brandon Finney Jr., while Julian Sayin, Dante Moore and Arch Manning draw challenging defensive tests.

From quarterback battles to rising youngsters, below are five key stories to monitor throughout the 2026 NFL preseason.

PFF's 2026 NFL offensive line rankings evaluate all 32 units entering the season, with the Denver Broncos claiming the No. 1 spot. The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers round out the top three, while injuries and lineup changes significantly impact several teams further down the rankings.

Puka Nacua headlines this fantasy football draft strategy for 10-team PPR leagues, giving managers drafting between Picks 4 and 7 a clear first-round target based on elite production. From there, the strategy emphasizes locking in premium running backs such as Chase Brown and Kyren Williams before pivoting to value at quarterback and tight end.

Tucker Kraft, Dalton Kincaid and Isaiah Likely offer high-risk, high-reward options for fantasy managers looking beyond the elite tight end tier in 2026. Kraft's historic after-the-catch efficiency and Kincaid's 2.12 yards per route run highlight their upside, while Likely enters a new opportunity with the Giants. PFF grades and advanced stats show why all three have a path to an elite fantasy finish.

PFF's 2026 fantasy football kicker rankings break down all 32 projected starters into tiers for redraft leagues. Brandon Aubrey holds the No. 1 spot after three straight top-three fantasy finishes, while Cameron Dicker ranks second behind his NFL-record career field-goal accuracy. Use the rankings and PFF analysis to identify kicker values throughout your 2026 fantasy drafts.

The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy entering the 2026 season. Murray brings proven rushing production and finished 2025 with a 72.2 PFF grade while leading qualifying quarterbacks in accurate-pass rate. His move into Kevin O'Connell's offense alongside Justin Jefferson gives Murray a path back to fantasy football relevance.

Traditionally, preseason greatness exists in its own universe. Some players seem built specifically for August, producing momentary highlights before fading into supporting roles once the real football begins. Others carve out long NFL careers almost entirely because they consistently shine when roster spots are on the line.

As rumors swirl about an Aaron Donald unretirement, Daire Carragher digs into Donald's career excellence and his fit along a stacked Rams defensive line.

PFF ranks the 10 best running back rooms in college football entering the 2026 season, with Texas Tech claiming the No. 1 spot. Missouri and Ole Miss follow behind backfields led by Ahmad Hardy and Kewan Lacy, while Florida and Louisville round out the top five.

Gordon McGuinness has broken down every roster in the league — the biggest strengths, the clearest concerns, the key additions and the players most likely to swing each season. Every 2026 team preview is linked below.