Which running backs have the best chance to finish as fantasy football's overall RB1 in 2026? PFF highlights Ashton Jeanty, Kenneth Walker III and Omarion Hampton as high-upside candidates based on PFF grades, offensive environments and projected workloads.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 31, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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Prepare for the future with PFF's 2026 fantasy football dynasty rankings, featuring the top 200 players across every offensive position. Josh Allen leads the way, while Brock Bowers and Trey McBride headline a premium group of dynasty tight ends.

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Prepare for your 2026 fantasy football draft with PFF's top 110 IDP defensive linemen rankings. Maxx Crosby leads all edge defenders, while Derrick Brown headlines the defensive tackles.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 31, 2026 5:00 am EDT

PFF ranks the top 10 returning cornerbacks in college football entering the 2026 season. Notre Dame's Leonard Moore leads the list after earning the nation's highest PFF grade, while Alabama's Dijon Lee Jr. and Oregon's Brandon Finney Jr. headline a talented group of rising stars.

By Max Chadwick Jul 30, 2026 9:14 am EDT

PFF ranks the top 10 returning linebackers in college football entering the 2026 season. Notre Dame's Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa leads the list, while Texas Tech places three linebackers in the top 10. Explore PFF grades and advanced metrics behind the nation's best returning linebackers.

By Max Chadwick Jul 30, 2026 9:02 am EDT

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By Bradley Locker Jul 30, 2026 5:45 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke outlines his ideal draft approach for 14-team fantasy leagues, leveraging a heavy focus on receivers.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 30, 2026 5:30 am EDT

Finding fantasy football value means identifying players whose talent, opportunity and draft cost align. Tucker Kraft, Sam LaPorta and George Kittle each have a realistic path to outperforming their 2026 ADP despite different risk profiles.

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Prepare for your 2026 fantasy football dynasty draft with PFF's printable superflex cheat sheet. The updated Top 200 rankings feature Josh Allen at No. 1 while helping managers evaluate quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends. Use PFF's dynasty rankings to gain an edge on draft day.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 30, 2026 5:00 am EDT

The Green Bay Packers enter the 2026 season with playoff aspirations behind Jordan Love's breakout campaign, but Micah Parsons' injury creates uncertainty on defense. Green Bay also added defensive depth through free agency and the NFL draft while counting on continued growth from its young core.

By Gordon McGuinness Jul 29, 2026 1:32 pm EDT

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2026 season with one of the NFL's biggest quarterback questions despite an otherwise talented roster. Justin Jefferson, Dallas Turner and several key additions highlight a team with playoff aspirations if it finds consistency under center.

By Gordon McGuinness Jul 29, 2026 1:12 pm EDT Minnesota Vikings

A year removed from a 15-2 season, the Detroit Lions finished 2025 with a 9-8 record but were the last-place team in a ridiculously competitive NFC North. With talented playmakers on both sides of the ball, the expectation will be that they can return to the playoffs this year.

By Gordon McGuinness Jul 29, 2026 12:34 pm EDT

The Chicago Bears enter the 2026 season after an NFC North title and playoff victory with rising expectations under Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams' development, promising additions such as Dillon Thieneman and Logan Jones, and the continued growth of Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III provide reasons for optimism backed by PFF grades and advanced statistics.

By Gordon McGuinness Jul 29, 2026 11:59 am EDT
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This perfect draft strategy for 12-team, single-quarterback PPR redraft leagues with picks 10-12 is based on consensus ADP from ESPN, Sleeper and Yahoo. Use this round-by-round guide to build a winning roster.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 29, 2026 10:07 am EDT
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The quarterback position is deeper than ever in fantasy football, making it more important to know when to invest in an elite option and when to wait. These PFF fantasy quarterback rankings are built specifically for redraft leagues, with every quarterback grouped into tiers to help identify where meaningful value drops occur during your draft.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 29, 2026 9:54 am EDT

The Bison bring consistent winning and talent development in their first season at the FBS level, but the team will need to assert itself in the Mountain West.

By Daire Carragher Jul 29, 2026 5:45 am EDT

Daire Carragher looks at eight schools who can become first-time College Football Playoff participants in 2026, including the USC Trojans.

By Daire Carragher Jul 29, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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These three quarterbacks come with question marks, but also could turn into plus starters for the 2026 fantasy football season.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 29, 2026 5:15 am EDT

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