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.

Ahead of the Aug. 30 53-man roster cutdown deadline, here are 10 players whose statuses are very much up in the air — making them potential cuts or trade bait.

Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman break down top storylines and matchups for the five best games on the Week 0 college football slate, including North Carolina vs. TCU.

The second week of the 2026 NFL preseason offered more context all around, from rookies establishing themselves as key contributors to veterans seeking to secure a roster spot. Below are PFF’s best performers at every position from the week, along with breakdowns for select honors.

These 15 rookies have secured the highest PFF grades through two preseason contests, starting with Vikings safety Jacob Thomas.

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.

Nathan Jahnke's dynasty rookie cheat sheet helps you understand the highest-ranked rookies to target in dynasty, TE premium leagues for the 2026 fantasy football season.

This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for 10-team, single-quarterback PPR leagues from the No. 3 pick. Puka Nacua is the preferred first-round target after earning a position-leading 96.3 PFF receiving grade over the past two seasons. The strategy prioritizes running backs early before targeting value at wide receiver, tight end and quarterback.

This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for 10-team, single-quarterback PPR leagues from the No. 2 pick. Bijan Robinson leads the targets at No. 2 overall, with Omarion Hampton, A.J. Brown and Ladd McConkey among the preferred early-round options. PFF Grades help identify later values including Tucker Kraft, Justin Herbert and Trevor Lawrence.

This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for 10-team, single-quarterback PPR leagues using consensus ADP from ESPN, Sleeper and Yahoo. Jahmyr Gibbs leads the recommended targets at No. 1 overall, with Kyren Williams, A.J. Brown and Garrett Wilson among the early-round options. PFF Grades help identify values including Tucker Kraft, Justin Herbert and Trevor Lawrence later in drafts.

The NFL’s recent run-heavy shift should allow more No. 2 running backs to generate standalone flex value this season. Backup running backs capable of such a feat ideally play in creatively designed, fantasy-friendly offenses and possess explosive dual-threat traits that allow them to maximize their limited touch counts.

The article below breaks down need-to-know information and recommended storylines to track in the coming weeks regarding 2026 NFL rookies.

Gordon McGuinness ranks every NFL team's linebacker corps going into 2026, with the 49ers, Eagles and Texans starting things off.

From the Chargers' increased motion rate to the Ravens' blitz-heavy defense, these five schematic observations from the 2026 NFL preseason could be valuable in the regular season.

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.

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.

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.

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