PFF's NFL preseason Week 1 recap breaks down the immediate fantasy football takeaways from Friday's games. The slate features Broncos-Falcons, Buccaneers-Jets and Dolphins-Commanders, with player usage and stats at the center of the analysis.

The article below breaks down need-to-know information and recommended storylines to track in the coming weeks regarding NFL veterans in 2026, including the status of Bears receiver Luther Burden III.

Nic Bodiford takes a look at four high-profile kickers whose fantasy stocks could surge to the top of the position in 2026, including the Lions' Jake Bates.

Nic Bodiford pinpoints four running backs whose workloads and talents could culminate in the RB1 overall finish, including the Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs.

Nic Bodiford spotlights three tight ends who could secure the top overall fantasy slot in 2026, including Raiders star Brock Bowers.

The first real week of the 2026 NFL preseason revealed key insights for fantasy purposes, including the Packers utilizing Matthew Golden in 12 personnel and Steelers rookie Germie Bernard flashing after the catch.

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.

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 ideal fantasy football draft strategy for a 10-team league starts by taking advantage of the positional edge at running back before building a balanced roster through the middle rounds.

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.

These rankings are specifically for dynasty superflex rookie drafts and have been updated from our initial rankings to account for the latest training camp news. We've included analysis on the top 15 players and select others, with the focus primarily on what fantasy managers can expect in 2026.

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