Fantasy football managers searching for late-round wide receiver value should target players with expanding roles and strong underlying production.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 28, 2026 10:29 am EDT

These 2026 fantasy football running backs have the upside to challenge for the overall RB1 finish despite being drafted outside the established elite. De'Von Achane, Kenneth Walker and Omarion Hampton each offer a combination of talent and opportunity that could produce a career-best fantasy season. PFF Grades highlight the efficiency and performance behind their RB1 upside.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 28, 2026 10:20 am EDT

These five 2026 fantasy football draft values combine talent, opportunity and an ADP that creates room to outperform expectations. Kenneth Walker and DeVonta Smith headline the group, while Garrett Wilson, George Kittle and Trevor Lawrence offer value at different stages of drafts. PFF Grades and consensus ADP from ESPN, Yahoo and Sleeper help identify the five targets.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 28, 2026 10:12 am EDT
Fantasy
Premium Content

This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for the No. 10 pick in 10-team, single-quarterback PPR leagues. Justin Jefferson and Drake London create a wide receiver-heavy start before Kyren Williams and Josh Jacobs address running back. PFF Grades and consensus ADP help identify targets throughout the draft.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 28, 2026 9:59 am EDT

The Los Angeles Rams edged the Los Angeles Chargers 20–18 in Preseason Week 3 on August 27, 2026.

Fantasy
Premium Content

This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for managers picking ninth in 10-team, single-quarterback PPR leagues. Justin Jefferson and De'Von Achane headline the early-round targets before Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert offer a chance to build an advantage at quarterback. The strategy uses consensus ADP from ESPN, Sleeper and Yahoo to identify targets throughout the draft.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 28, 2026 9:35 am EDT

Daire Carragher spotlights one player to watch for each team partaking in Week 0 of the college football season, including North Carolina edge defender Melkart Abou-Jaoude.

By Daire Carragher Aug 28, 2026 7:30 am EDT

Texas Tech's portal-heavy offseason catalyzed its 2025 College Football Playoff berth and Big 12 title. Now, the Red Raiders are attempting to do much of the same in 2026 with a similar approach.

By Daire Carragher Aug 28, 2026 7:15 am EDT

Georgia has dotted the early rounds of recent NFL Drafts, especially with defensive stars. Daire Carragher breaks down the history of the Bulldogs' stud prospects on that side of the ball.

By Daire Carragher Aug 28, 2026 7:00 am EDT

While established stars warrant early-round draft capital, fantasy managers can find impactful starters in the late rounds that often begin the season as a forgotten bench stash. The article below breaks down five must-draft bench stash players who could return standalone fantasy value on a weekly basis this year.

By Nic Bodiford Aug 28, 2026 6:45 am EDT

The article below details three 2026 RB1 candidates in both half-point-per-reception (half-PPR) and PPR scoring formats available in Rounds 2-5. 

By Nic Bodiford Aug 28, 2026 6:30 am EDT

As players like Myles Garrett and Jaylen Waddle get set to make new team appearances in 2026, these 10 names have set the standard for first-game excellence with a different franchise.

By Bradley Locker Aug 28, 2026 6:15 am EDT

The Buffalo Bills edged the Pittsburgh Steelers 28–27 in Preseason Week 3 on August 27, 2026. Bills outgained the Steelers, 264 total yards to 232.

By Mark Chichester Aug 28, 2026 12:24 am EDT • Buffalo Bills • Pittsburgh Steelers

The San Francisco 49ers held off the Las Vegas Raiders 18–12 in Preseason Week 3 on August 27, 2026. 49ers outgained the Raiders, 281 total yards to 275.

By Mark Chichester Aug 28, 2026 12:12 am EDT • Las Vegas Raiders • San Francisco 49ers

The Cleveland Browns routed the New England Patriots 37–13 in Preseason Week 3 on August 27, 2026. Browns outgained the Patriots, 376 total yards to 279.

By Mark Chichester Aug 28, 2026 12:12 am EDT • Cleveland Browns • New England Patriots

PFF breaks down the key fantasy football usage and stats from Week 3 of preseason action. The slate features the Steelers-Bills, Patriots-Browns, 49ers-Raiders and Rams-Chargers matchups. Use the takeaways alongside PFF Fantasy tools to prepare for 2026 fantasy drafts.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 27, 2026 8:39 pm EDT

Several wide receivers have flashed high-end talent without fully delivering on their fantasy potential. That could change in 2026. Fantasy football breakout wide receivers such as Luther Burden III, Emeka Egbuka and Alec Pierce are positioned to outperform their current ADPs thanks to expanded roles, improved offensive environments and encouraging underlying metrics.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 27, 2026 9:44 am EDT

These 2026 fantasy football running back sleepers offer late-round paths to significant roles and weekly starting value. Jordan Mason, Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Keaton Mitchell headline five backs available in the 11th round or later. PFF Grades and current ADP highlight the late-round options with the potential to outperform their draft cost.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 27, 2026 9:31 am EDT

The article below breaks down three must-draft TE1 candidates, available via early, middle and late rounds in both half-point-per-reception (half-PPR) and PPR scoring formats.

By Nic Bodiford Aug 27, 2026 7:15 am EDT

The article below details three must-draft NFL wide receivers capable of delivering high-end results, with WR1 productivity firmly in their range of potential outcomes.

By Nic Bodiford Aug 27, 2026 7:00 am EDT
Subscriptions

Unlock the Fantasy Draft Kit, with Live Draft Assistant, Fantasy Mock Draft Sim, Waiver Wire, Rankings & PFF Grades

$9.99/mo
OR
$99.99/yr

PFF All News & Analysis

The latest football news, analysis, and rankings from PFF. Featuring data-driven rankings and stats for NFL, fantasy football, and the NFL Draft.