Early Week 1 Projections (All Positions)
It's almost time to set those Week 1 lineups, and we're here to help you visualize how your players are expected to perform with our early Week 1 fantasy football projections for 2026. Below, check out the projected output for key players with Week 1 question marks, including Ashton Jeanty, Luther Burden III, George Kittle, Patrick Mahomes, […]
Thunder Dan's Fantasy Football Picks for 2026
No preseason is complete without going on the record with your favorite players for the upcoming season. Last year I had a few nice hits with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Warren having big seasons, but I also whiffed on Bucky Irving and Jalen Hurts. I'm getting sucked back in on Bucky this year, but he's […]
Top 350 Superflex Draft Rankings
We're just a few weeks away from regular-season NFL action, which means fantasy season is officially here! Superflex leagues have continued to gain popularity due to the premium put on the quarterback position, and if you're set to take part in a SF draft soon, we're here to help you crush your selections. Below, check […]
8 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions (2026)
Anyone can make a prediction, but few have the intestinal fortitude to put themselves out there and get a little crazy in doing so. It’s hard to win fantasy football championships without taking some risks; mild takes need not apply. It’s time to turn the heat up with some bold predictions. Always expect the unexpected. […]
Dak Prescott Proving He Can Still Use His Legs as Needed
At 33 years old, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is entering his 11th season, and according to team staff writer Nick Eatman, he still has the speed to make off-platform plays as needed. In the team's first local training camp practice on Tuesday night, Prescott showed off the quickness and pocket presence that have defined […]
League-Winning CFB Fantasy Draft Picks
Fantasy college football draft season is here, and it's time to build those winning lineups! College football depth charts and roles are in flux every preseason, and making moves on the waiver wire will be critical for chasing a championship. However, nailing your early-round picks is key to giving your team the highest ceiling possible. […]
League Winners: RotoBaller’s Staff Picks
Finding a league-winner in the middle or late rounds of your fantasy draft can provide your team with a massive boost. In this piece, we will spotlight some of the top "league-winners" you can find within these parts of the draft from members of our RotoBaller fantasy football staff, including Adam Koffler, Nick Mariano, Andy […]
DraftKings CFB Picks 8/29/26
We have waited over eight months for this! Where did the time go? Wait...no one is saying that. College football is finally back! I'll be with you every step of the way this season with DFS picks for every slate, ESPN College Pick 'Em picks, top 25 rankings every week, and every game picked against […]
Late-Round QB Values With QB1 Upside
There have been years when I've chased the top tier of elite "Konami code" quarterbacks in the early rounds. This is not going to be one of those years. The quarterback position is pretty deep this year, and I'm comfortable letting my leaguemates spend an early round pick on Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson, while […]
Calandro's Updated Rankings: Top-3 Accuracy
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 […]
Andy Smith's Bold Predictions for 2026
Draft season is in full swing. With the preseason already quickly approaching Week 3 and the regular season now in reach, let's take a break from the hard-hitting data-centered analysis and make some bold predictions. While these bold predictions may seem unlikely, they are backed by statistics and advanced metrics, so, on closer look, they […]
Sam Darnold Should Benefit From a Strong Supporting Cast
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has a talented group of weapons around him at wide receiver, running back, and tight end. Although Jake Bobo (knee) went down with a season-ending ACL tear, this is still a very talented wide receiver room headlined by Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and Rashid Shaheed. All three have different skill […]
Anthony Richardson Sr. to Start in Preseason Finale
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is expected to start the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. Richardson, a second-year quarterback, is competing for the backup role behind starter Daniel Jones. Both quarterbacks have struggled in the preseason, with neither throwing a touchdown in two games. The former fourth-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft […]
Top 400 Half-PPR Rankings
It's an exciting time for football as we are in the heart of the fantasy football draft season. Week 1 is a few weeks away. With training camp news and injuries, RotoBaller HQ constantly updates our rankings. Today, we focus on our updated top 400 half-PPR fantasy football rankings for 2026 to account for the […]
J.J. McCarthy Splitting Second-Team Reps
In a relatively short Minnesota Vikings training camp practice on Tuesday, quarterback J.J. McCarthy and veteran Carson Wentz split second-team reps, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. McCarthy's dynasty/keeper stock continues to plummet after the Vikings recently announced what most of us already expected: that Kyler Murray had won the starting QB job entering the […]
Tua Tagovailoa's Play Making it "Impossible" to Earn QB Job
The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says the original goal for the Atlanta Falcons this summer was to have Tua Tagovailoa open the 2026 regular season as the starting quarterback while Michael Penix Jr. (knee) continued to rehab from a torn ACL he suffered last year. Rapoport adds that Tagovailoa's play during training camp and the […]
Kevin Stefanski Not Speculating on Potential Winner of QB Job
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski is not speculating as to whether quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will realistically have a chance to win the starting QB job over Tua Tagovailoa, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. "I can't speculate on those types of things," Stefanski said. "I want to really stay in today […]
Brian Daboll Thinks Titans' Deep Passing Game Needs to Improve
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said on Tuesday that the team's deep passing game is something that needs to improve, according to Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com. Daboll was also quick to point out that the team's struggles down the field are not all on second-year quarterback Cam Ward. The former first overall pick has […]
Justin Herbert, Chargers' Starters to Play in Preseason Finale
The plan is for all of the Los Angeles Chargers starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, to play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams, minus safety Derwin James and pass-rusher Khalil Mack, according to Alex Insdorf. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has been effusive in his praise of Herbert as he […]
Mariano's Lotto Tickets: Later-Round Sleepers
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 […]
Updated Week 1 QB Rankings
Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions will be here before you know it, and whether you have already drafted your team or are just looking ahead to who could produce a spike week to open the year, we have you covered. Below, check out our complete updated Week 1 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2026. If […]
Baker Mayfield Criticizes Buccaneers' Physicality After Joint Practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was not happy with the team's effort in Tuesday's joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars and said that if it were a full game, he doesn't think the Bucs would have come out on top, according to Pewter Report. Mayfield called the session "eye-opening" and said that he thought […]
Josh Allen Will Not Play in Preseason Finale
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will not play in the team's preseason finale on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, head coach Joe Brady told Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News. The next time we see Allen in a game will be in the Week 1 regular-season opener in Houston against the Texans on Sunday, Sept. […]
Overall Superflex Rookie Rankings
Fantasy football season is nearing, and many dynasty leagues wait until the late stages of August to complete their rookie drafts. If you're in that boat, we're here to help you crush your picks. And if you just want a look at rookies for redraft leagues, these superflex rookie fantasy football rankings for 2026 can help […]
Malik Willis Making Visible Progress
The Miami Dolphins kicked off their final week of training camp practices on Monday, and after a summer of focus on fundamentals and technique, the progress made by quarterback Malik Willis was notable, according to team writer Travis Wingfield. During a short and rainy session, Willis impressed with his ability to get the ball out […]
Standard Draft Rankings: Top 375
We're in the late stages of August, and as always, that means fantasy football draft season is in full swing. As injuries and role-change reports continue to roll in, we are constantly updating our rankings to keep fantasy managers up to date at the time of their drafts. If you're set to take part in […]
Backup QBs to Stash (Superflex)
We're now done with the third week of preseason, and the regular season is getting even closer. Some teams, such as the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders, haven't named their starting quarterback yet, but it feels like there aren't as many QB1 battles as usual this year. This means that the backup QB landscape […]
Adam Koffler's Mid Round Must-Have Picks
A few days ago, I wrote about six players I'm aggressively targeting in the early rounds of fantasy football drafts this season. Try to get at least a couple of these cornerstone guys on your teams in 2026. This article takes us into the middle rounds of fantasy drafts, generally rounds 5-8. These guys come […]
Late-Round Lotto Tickets: Sleepers and Values
Each year, many fantasy gamers make the mistake of largely ignoring the later rounds of their drafts. They wrongfully assume these picks are meaningless and don't put much effort into making them. What these managers fail to realize is that there are still a plethora of players in the latter stages of drafts who could […]
Kirk Cousins Listed as Starter on Raiders' Unofficial Depth Chart
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins was listed as the starter on the team's unofficial depth chart ahead of their preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers. According to head coach Klint Kubiak, Cousins has taken most of the first-team reps in practice and that it is "his job to lose." The veteran quarterback signed […]
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