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.

The Tennessee Titans edged the Seattle Seahawks 19–16 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Titans outgained the Seahawks, 282 total yards to 256.

The latest 2026 fantasy football preseason usage offers important clues for drafts, with Malachi Fields, Chig Okonkwo and De'Zhaun Stribling among the notable risers. Fields appears to have earned a starting role with the Giants, while Okonkwo is positioned for increased playing time in Washington. The preseason also brought changing outlooks for players including Jaydon Blue, Omar Cooper Jr., Oronde Gadsden II and Evan Engram.

The top 2026 fantasy football wide receiver league winners, breakouts and sleepers offer value throughout drafts. DeVonta Smith enters the season with an expanded opportunity in Philadelphia, while Parker Washington carries breakout potential after earning an 85.1 PFF receiving grade in 2025. Xavier Worthy, Rashid Shaheed, KC Concepcion and Malik Washington are among the late-round options with paths to increased fantasy production.

From injury updates to changing usages on offense, keep tabs on everything you need to know as the 2026 NFL preseason rolls on.

Blake Corum and Travis Etienne Jr. are among the NFL's running backs to benefit from a very easy fantasy schedule in 2026.

While elite wide receiver talent can thrive in all situations, soft matchups can facilitate positive outlier weekly results. The article below breaks down three wide receivers who face three of the six softest schedules, according to PFF’s strength of schedule metric.

NFL preseason fantasy football takeaways offer new insight into the Titans backfield and Seattle’s tight end rotation. Tyjae Spears has out-snapped Tony Pollard with Cam Ward this preseason, while Carnell Tate solidified his place among Tennessee’s top three receivers. Elijah Arroyo played while AJ Barner rested for Seattle, raising questions about Arroyo’s fantasy football value.

The New England Patriots edged the Philadelphia Eagles 24–21 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Patriots outgained the Eagles, 378 total yards to 302.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged the Kansas City Chiefs 16–15 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026.

The Dallas Cowboys routed the Arizona Cardinals 34–13 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Cowboys outgained the Cardinals, 418 total yards to 320.

The Cincinnati Bengals cruised past the Chicago Bears 27–9 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Bengals outgained the Bears, 346 total yards to 317.

The Los Angeles Rams shut out the New Orleans Saints 34–0 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Rams outgained the Saints, 395 total yards to 265.

The New York Giants routed the Miami Dolphins 26–3 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Giants outgained the Dolphins, 397 total yards to 75.

The Detroit Lions held off the Washington Commanders 17–13 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Lions outgained the Commanders, 267 total yards to 243.

The Buffalo Bills routed the Cleveland Browns 31–7 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Bills outgained the Browns, 353 total yards to 193.