2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (Early Edition): Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, Carnell Tate, Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore, Chris Brazzell II, KC Concepcion, Justice Haynes

The 2025 fantasy football season is over, which can only mean it's time for the first look at 2026 rookies for fantasy football! Rookie and dynasty drafts with 2026 prospects will be here before you know it, so check out these way-too-early 2026 fantasy football rookie rankings for all positions. Find out where key NFL […]

2026 NFL Mock for Dynasty Rookie Fantasy Football Drafts - 1st Round Picks

In November, I put out my first 2026 rookie mock draft for fantasy football dynasty leagues. It's safe to say that in the month since then, some key things have changed. Namely, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, who was my 1.02 pick in November, collapsed down the stretch, introducing uncertainty to his future outlook. Meanwhile, three […]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: 1st Round Projected Picks and Top Prospect Draft Predictions

As your fantasy leagues enter the playoffs, leaving many on the outside looking in, it is natural for some to turn their eyes towards the incoming rookies for hope. Whether you’re hoping to get in on the next great dynasty sleeper, eyeing a quarterback for your favorite team, or you just love watching Mel Kiper […]

2026 NFL Rookie Mock Draft: Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues and Rookie Drafts

Is November too soon to start thinking about fantasy football dynasty rookie drafts? Ideally, your team is cruising along in its quest for a title, so your answer to that question is "yeah, it's too early." However, some of us have some leagues where things aren't going so great, so we're already brainstorming what we […]

5 Must-Have Fantasy Football Rookies to Target: Second-Half Risers, Potential League-Winners (2025)

Every rookie enters the NFL clouded in hype and possibility. By midseason, most of that cloud has burned off, and we have a decent picture of what these guys actually look like. Some are exactly who we thought they were, some have us feeling duped, and for others, the image is just foggy enough to […]

Should I Start TreVeyon Henderson, Kaleb Johnson, Dylan Sampson? Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs (2025)

The 2025 NFL season is officially underway. Every week matters, which means it is crucial to nail your lineup decisions even in Week 1. Rookies are an excellent source of fantasy points if you can afford to embrace the risk. We have never seen these players perform at the NFL level and truly have no […]

Should I Start Travis Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan, Emeka Egbuka in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

Drafting and starting a rookie in Week 1 is a venture into the unknown. How often will coaches call their number? How often will they be on the field? Are they even good enough to be an impact player? Those are just some of the questions we will see answered on Sunday. We know some […]

Updated Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receiver Rankings: Travis Hunter, Emeka Egbuka, Tre Harris, Kyle Williams, Elic Ayomanor, Dont'e Thornton

If you're taking part in last-minute fantasy football drafts and want to identify the top studs and sleepers among rookie wideouts, you have come to the right place. We're back with our freshly updated 2025 fantasy football rookie wide receiver rankings. Where do key first-year pass-catchers such as Travis Hunter, Emeka Egbuka, Tre' Harris, Kyle Williams, […]

Updated Fantasy Football Rookie Running Back Rankings: Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey, Cam Skattebo, Ollie Gordon, Jacory Croskey-Merritt

The 2025 NFL season is set to kick off, and it's time for last-minute draft preparation for redraft, best ball, and dynasty leagues. Hitting on rookies can give you a strong edge over your opponents, so let's dive into these updated 2025 fantasy football rookie running back rankings. In our fresh cut of rookie RB […]

Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers and Potential League Winners: Standard Leagues (Non-PPR)

Standard (non-PPR) leagues follow the original fantasy football format -- players are not awarded points for receptions, only for scoring plays like touchdowns, two-point conversions, and gaining yards. While some fantasy managers play solely in full-PPR or half-PPR leagues, there are still plenty of standard leagues out there. They're ideal if you prefer an unforgiving […]

Updated Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (August): Tetairoa McMillan, RJ Harvey, Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson, Ollie Gordon, Jayden Higgins, more

The Thursday night game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles is right around the corner, which means fantasy football season is here! If you need help identifying the top impact rookies, check out our 2025 fantasy football rookie rankings for all positions. In our final preseason cut of overall rookie rankings below, you will […]

Should I Draft Harold Fannin Jr., Terrance Ferguson, or Gunnar Helm? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie TEs

A few years ago, rookie tight ends were a group of players that could be safely passed over in fantasy football drafts. Tight ends usually took time to adjust to the league and didn't make much of an impact. That has dramatically changed in the last two years, though, with Sam LaPorta posting a very […]

Should I Draft Emeka Egbuka, Matthew Golden, or Jayden Higgins? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

Historically, rookie production is a way to unlock the upside of your fantasy team. We have been blessed with plenty of talented rookies over the years, but 2025’s draft class wasn’t initially expected to have a ton of depth at that position. Still, there were plenty of talented wideouts taken in the first two rounds […]

Should I Draft Cameron Ward, Jaxson Dart, or Tyler Shough? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie QBs

The 2025 season is here, which means it is time to transition our thinking from winning the draft to winning our weekly matchups. One big advantage fantasy managers have is that they can nail down a late quarterback that has the potential to put up big fantasy points. Waiting on quarterback allows fantasy managers an […]

Should I Draft Pat Bryant, Tory Horton, or Jaylin Lane? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

For many years, it was a long-standing truth among fantasy football players to fade rookies in their league's annual draft. That's because it would often take rookies a few years to fully develop before becoming usable fantasy assets. That’s not been the case in recent years, though, as gamers have grown accustomed to rookies delivering […]

Rookie Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers - Late-Round Targets With Upside

With the NFL regular season around the corner, time is running out for fantasy football dynasty leagues to stage their rookie drafts. At this point, there is already a significant amount of information about where the rookies stand on their respective teams. Turning that information into sharp picks is the challenge. It does not take […]

Should I Draft Woody Marks, Tahj Brooks, or DJ Giddens? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs

With fantasy football season just around the corner, the hype around first-year players is at an all-time high. While star rookie names like Ashton Jeanty, Travis Hunter, Omarion Hampton, and Emeka Egbuka grab most of the headlines, later-round NFL Draft picks and handcuff running backs can also be key to fantasy success. We're going to […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Breakouts - Draft Targets With Big Upside

Every year, NFL teams rely more and more on rookies to be immediate difference-makers. Rookies like Jayden Daniels, Brian Thomas Jr., and Brock Bowers were able to catapult not only their organizations, but fantasy managers as well. According to ESPN Fantasy, four of last season’s 10 most common players on championship teams were rookies! The […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Tight End Rankings (August Updates): Tyler Warren, Elijah Arroyo, Harold Fannin, Colston Loveland, Mason Taylor, Gunnar Helm

Identifying impact rookies is key to winning fantasy football leagues, and we've seen several Year-1 tight ends become must-start studs over the last few seasons. Ahead of your redraft or rookie drafts, we're back with our updated 2025 fantasy football rookie tight end rankings. Below, check out the rookie TE pecking order to see where […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receiver Rankings (August Updates): Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden, Matthew Golden, Dont'e Thornton, Kyle Williams

It's go time for fantasy football, and redraft, dynasty, and rookie drafts are all in full swing. To find the top sleepers and must-have first-year players, check out our updated 2025 fantasy football rookie wide receiver rankings. Below, you will find out where key first-year pass-catchers such as Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden III, Matthew Golden, […]

Should I Draft Brashard Smith, Ollie Gordon II, or Trevor Etienne? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs (2025)

As rookies have proven to be fantastic options for fantasy football teams in recent seasons, fantasy managers have naturally started paying more attention to first-year players in the NFL so far in 2025. It makes perfect sense, considering what recent history has shown us. In 2023, rookie wideouts Puka Nacua and Rashee Rice both had […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Running Back Rankings (August Updates): TreVeyon Henderson, RJ Harvey, Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson, Woody Marks

The fantasy football season is so close to kicking off, but thousands more drafts will take place between now and the season-opening game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. To get you prepped on new faces at running back, we're back with our updated 2025 fantasy football rookie running back rankings. Navigate these freshly […]

Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings (Top 400) - Omarion Hampton, Rashee Rice, Emeka Egbuka, Tyler Warren, RJ Harvey, Travis Etienne

Fantasy football redraft leagues are here, but there are also dynasty start-up drafts taking place, and it's a good time to make moves if you're already in a long-running league. We're here to help with our 2025 fantasy football dynasty rankings for the top 400 players. In the rankings below, find out where key players […]

Should I Draft Isaac TeSlaa, Jaylin Noel, or Elic Ayomanor? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

Three rookie wide receivers from the 2025 NFL Draft -- Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, Houston Texans WR Jaylin Noel, and Tennessee Titans wideout Elic Ayomanor -- are all currently buried on their team's depth charts, but were selected inside the first four rounds of this year's draft. Typically, receivers taken on the first […]

Should I Draft Cam Skattebo, Bhayshul Tuten, or Jaydon Blue? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten, Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue, and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson are four rookie RBs who were selected in the 2025 NFL Draft and will play in their first season in the NFL in 2025. While it might seem that […]

Should I Draft TreVeyon Henderson, RJ Harvey, or Kaleb Johnson? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs

Three rookie running backs, New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson, Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey, and Pittsburgh Steelers tailback Kaleb Johnson, have all been looked at by fantasy managers at some point before the 2025 season as great running back prospects. Though Johnson's ADP has fallen drastically, especially in redraft leagues, both Henderson and Harvey […]

Should I Draft Jayden Higgins, Luther Burden III, Tre' Harris, or Kyle Williams? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

Drafting the right rookie can win you your fantasy football league. However, taking a rookie receiver is a significant risk, as they often experience growing pains during their transition from college to the pros. While receivers like Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., and Ladd McConkey were immediate difference-makers, other top rookies like Marvin Harrison Jr., […]

Should I Draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Dylan Sampson, or Kyle Monangai? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs

Every season, several rookie running backs emerge as high-end fantasy assets. In fact, many of these running backs are often selected in the final rounds of fantasy drafts and become league-winning selections. Last season, Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving emerged as a league-winner down the stretch once he took over the starting job. In this […]

Should I Draft Dont'e Thornton Jr., Jack Bech, or Jalen Royals? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

Seemingly without failure, each NFL season seems to produce at least one bona fide league-winner rookie wide receiver. Sometimes, that WR is a player who wasn't even drafted in most fantasy football redraft leagues before the season started, as was the case with Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua. Last year's freshman NFL WR class […]