Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jahan Dotson has been unable to recapture the success of his 2022 rookie season with the Commanders, when seven touchdowns and nearly 15 yards per reception had many believing he was on the precipice of fantasy stardom. With the former first-rounder since being traded for what was essentially a mid-round pick […]

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. quietly put together one of the position's most efficient seasons in his final year with the Commanders, routinely churning through contact to find additional yards over expectation. Reconnecting with his former collegiate offensive coordinator after signing a two-year free agent deal, there is an expectation that Rodriguez can […]

Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks has had a career defined by injuries and disappointment, but a unique skill set and a solid first training camp in Washington have him well-positioned to earn a role in 2026. The arrival of four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs in early August changed the landscape of the Commanders' receiver room, […]

According to many NFL Draft experts, the 2026 NFL Draft class was not the strongest or deepest in recent years, but several key playmakers at wide receiver are still set to make a splash in their first season in the NFL. Three of the most exciting rookies to consider in your fantasy football drafts coming […]

Not that long ago, rookie tight ends were a no-fly zone for smart fantasy football managers since they never delivered much in their rookie season. The last few years, though, the model has changed with Brock Bowers, Sam LaPorta, Tyler Warren, Harold Fannin Jr., and Colston Loveland making a significant impact in their first NFL […]

  In-Season Weekly Rankings and Preparing for Fantasy Football Drafts Welcome to our updated fantasy football weekly rankings. To begin your fantasy football preparation during draft season, or weekly once the season starts, our rankings help you research the top players for developments, role changes, and other factors that can influence their updated season projections. […]

Draft season is in full swing, yet our fantasy football player valuations are constantly in flux as injuries and position battles unfold in training camps. Below you'll find Jamie Calandro's updated 2026 fantasy football draft rankings. Jamie finished as the #3 most accurate ranker last season, among the most accurate in the industry—and he's here today […]

NFL training camps are one of the best opportunities fantasy football managers have to dissect information and news that can help lead to a better understanding of a player's outlook before the season begins. Preseason game statistics can sometimes be misleading, so information from camp, like usage, personnel patterns, and what unit they are practicing […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of late-round sleepers. Recently, we published five late-round running backs and wide receivers, and now we have tight ends fantasy managers should be targeting with our five late-round tight end fantasy football draft values and sleepers for the 2026 season. Tight end can be a volatile position, but the […]

Second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo caught the final two passes of Seattle's opening drive in Sunday night's preseason matchup with the Titans, quickly moving the Seahawks from midfield into the end zone. Arroyo caught a 14-yard pass from quarterback Drew Lock on a play designed to motion him into space before the two connected on […]

Another potential major injury has struck the fantasy world. On Sunday evening, Las Vegas Raiders star running back Ashton Jeanty was seen limping off the practice field. While it is still too early to tell if the injury is overly serious, this does put his fantasy value in question ahead of a major draft week. […]

It's wonderful to smash your early fantasy football picks, but little else compares to finding a league-winner in the rubble of those final rounds. The following 25 players tend to be available later on, with more included to cater to both shallow and deeper formats alike. While reliable depth and a steady floor can come […]

Who Should I Draft? Use this tool to assist you with some common 2026 fantasy football draft decisions regarding players like Tony Pollard, Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, Deebo Samuel Sr., Kyle Monangai, Jonathon Brooks, Brian Thomas Jr., Jaylen Warren, Rachaad White, and Rome Odunze. We are here to help make these calls and build winning […]

Who Should I Draft? Use this tool to assist you with some common 2026 fantasy football draft decisions regarding players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Bijan Robinson, Tetairoa McMillan, Michael Pittman Jr., Quinshon Judkins, Matthew Golden, Josh Downs, Kenneth Walker III, Terry McLaurin, and Josh Jacobs. We are here to help make these calls and build winning […]

Who Should I Draft? Use this tool to assist you with some common 2026 fantasy football draft decisions regarding players like Colston Loveland, Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Tyler Warren, George Kittle, Tucker Kraft, Dallas Goedert, Sam LaPorta, Juwan Johnson, and Isaiah Likely. We are here to help make these calls and build winning teams in […]

Who Should I Draft? Use this tool to assist you with some common 2026 fantasy football draft decisions regarding players like Trevor Lawrence, Jalen Hurts, Jaxson Dart, Kyler Murray, Tyler Shough, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Bo Nix, Drake Maye, and Jordan Love. We are here to help make these calls and build winning teams in […]

Defense and kickers tend to receive much less attention during fantasy drafts, and for good reason. These are usually among the last positions addressed during the drafting process. This usually comes down to the fact that using an early pick on either one can mean passing up a running back or wide receiver who could […]

One of the more ambiguous backfields heading into the 2026 season is the Denver Broncos. Last season, healthy J.K. Dobbins dominated the backfield in stretches, but an injury allowed RJ Harvey to show his fantasy upside. Things didn’t get easier this offseason after the Broncos elected to re-sign Dobbins and draft a rookie (Jonah Coleman) […]

We're happy to present RotoBaller's DraftKings Fantasy Football Rankings for 2026 Best Ball leagues on DraftKings. Keep in mind that on the DraftKings Fantasy platform, NFL best ball leagues have four potential positions: Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), and Tight End (TE). This is reflected in the rankings below, next to each […]

Let us welcome you to our Underdog Fantasy Football Rankings for 2026 Best Ball leagues on Underdog Fantasy. These will differ from other ranks, as the Underdog Fantasy platform's NFL best ball leagues have four positions: Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), and Tight End (TE). These positions are reflected in the rankings […]

Sports Illustrated's John Shipley wrote that it "felt like" Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten "caught as many passes on Sunday as he has all training camp." The Jaguars were clearly focusing on the passing game, and Tuten "looked good as a receiver out of the backfield." It is important to mention that second-year pass-catching […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Bud Clark (ankle) suffered a broken ankle in the 19-16 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans. On the first defensive snap, Clark was injured and carted off with an air cast on his right ankle. Head coach Mike MacDonald told reporters postgame that the second-round pick is expected to miss several months. […]

Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh is not concerned about the lack of targets for wide receiver Carnell Tate. Tate has been held without a catch on five targets through two preseason games, which is concerning given the Titans' passing production in recent seasons. Saleh brushed off the concerns, saying, "When it's time to scheme, […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks has been a monster at training camp and in joint practices this season. Wicks was traded from the Green Bay Packers to Philadelphia for a fifth- and sixth-round draft pick, and it appears the Eagles may have a big-time playmaker. During joint practice with the New England Patriots, Wicks […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hollywood Brown is not expected to have a major role in the 2026 season. Brown had 49 receptions for 587 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games last season with the Kansas City Chiefs. The former first-round pick signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Eagles this season, with expectations […]

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton caught four of six targets for 58 yards in the 26-3 preseason win over the Miami Dolphins. Slayton led the Giants' starting lineup in snaps and targets, playing all eight snaps on the team's opening drive with quarterback Jameis Winston. The veteran receiver had 538 yards and one […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is believed to have sprained his ankle during Sunday's practice, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jeanty was injured on an overthrown pass he tried to dive for, colliding with a defensive back. The second-year back reportedly couldn't put weight on his right ankle, and the entire team […]

The New York Giants have reportedly fielded calls about trading wide receiver Darnell Mooney, according to Art Stapleton. Mooney signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Giants this offseason, with expectations that he would pair with star wideout Malik Nabers on the outside. While Mooney has had a strong training camp, rookie receiver Malachi […]

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is set to bounce back from his disastrous 2025 season. With quarterback J.J. McCarthy under center, Jefferson struggled, hauling in 44 of 80 targets for 537 yards and two touchdowns, all career lows. The Vikings named quarterback Kyler Murray the starter. While his passing production may not match […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins could see a monster target share in 2026. In three seasons with quarterback C.J. Stroud, Collins has hauled in 219 of 328 passes for 3,420 yards and 21 touchdowns in 42 games, averaging 14.3 half-PPR fantasy points per game. With second-year receiver Jayden Higgins (knee) out for the season […]