Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham will open the 2026 season as the team's backup to starter Bo Nix, head coach Sean Payton told Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. There was some speculation that Sam Ehlinger could push Stidham for the backup gig this summer in training camp, but the 30-year-old Stidham eventually won the job […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is expected to eventually take over as the starter under center, according to Cameron Wolfe. Penix is still working his way back from a partially torn left ACL from last year. He was cleared to begin doing team drills as of last weekend. Wolfe mentions that he believes […]

Hey RotoBallers! Fantasy football season is in full swing, and it's time to update our rankings heading into the final draft weekend. Below, you will see our updated top 400 rankings for tight-end premium formats. Our TEP 2026 fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, a top-accuracy industry ranker and the lead forecaster here at […]

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said on Wednesday that he is "optimistic" about reaching a contract extension with quarterback Lamar Jackson, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. "We would love to get a deal done as soon as possible," DeCosta said. The 29-year-old signed a five-year, $260 million extension with Baltimore in April […]

The Dallas Cowboys are re-signing quarterback Joe Milton III to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Cowboys waived Milton after he lost out on the backup competition to Sam Howell, but he cleared waivers on Tuesday and is now back with the Cowboys organization as QB insurance. The 26-year-old […]

We're in the heart of draft season right now. Most fantasy football drafts will happen this week, so it's the perfect time for me to highlight my All-Breakout team. I'm going to focus on players who: A) Haven't had their breakout season yet, and B) I haven't written about recently. These are some of my […]

Minnesota Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley said on Wednesday that he expects quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle), who has practiced in full the last two days, to be on the Week 1 roster, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. However, Teasley would not discuss whether McCarthy would be the backup to starter Kyler Murray over […]

Welcome RotoBallers! Week 1 is just a few days away, which means it's almost time to set our first fantasy football lineups for the 2026 season. Below, we will provide our updated Week 1 rankings for all positions. Let's take a look at where players like Parker Washington, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., MarShawn Lloyd, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders named veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins as their Week 1 starter on Wednesday, and while some late training camp rumblings hinted at Fernando Mendoza potentially starting his career as the third quarterback behind Aidan O'Connell, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft will serve as the team's primary backup, according […]

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is "prepared to play out this season without a new deal," despite the Texans making what they considered a competitive offer, according to several people with knowledge of the situation. The current sentiment is that Stroud will "most likely not end up with a new […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has officially named veteran Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. Despite a training-camp push by first overall pick Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders have decided to let the 38-year-old veteran open the 2026 campaign as the […]

The 2026 NFL season is right around the corner, and fantasy football draft season is in high-gear. There's no better way to prepare and draft than with trusted rankings, and that's exactly what you'll find here in this article. Below you'll find Jamie Calandro's updated 2026 fantasy football draft rankings. Jamie finished as the #3 most […]

DraftKings took the same approach as the Thursday slate this week and avoided all FBS vs. FCS matchups. I don't blame them. It's hard for them to get accurate pricing on those teams and just as hard for us to pick them. This levels the field a little more. We have three ranked teams in […]

Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said the group will make the decision on the starting quarterback going into Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "You're evaluating all of the quarterbacks," Cunningham said. The decision comes down to Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. (knee), although […]

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart feels "in command" for Week 1 despite going nearly a month without live game action, according to Patricia Traina of Sports Illustrated. Dart attempted four passes in the Giants' preseason opener Aug. 15, but then head coach John Harbaugh kept him sidelined for the final two preseason contests. As […]

The Philadelphia Eagles do not view the upcoming 2026 season as a make-or-break year for quarterback Jalen Hurts, according to general manager Howie Roseman (via Eliot Shorr-Parks of SportsRadio 94WIP). Roseman made it clear that Hurts' future in Philadelphia does not depend on his performance this season, and he pointed out "all the winning Hurts […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will take the field next week with the best receiver room of his career. Headlined by Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton, Nix has never previously had a supporting cast this talented. As a result, he could be on track to post the best fantasy marks of his career if he […]

After a long wait, it's almost time for a full slate of college football! Over a dozen of these quarterbacks listed begin their seasons on Thursday and Friday, so it's time to set those Week 1 CFB fantasy lineups. We're here to assist with our Week 1 college fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2026. Unlike the other […]

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 […]

As we close in on the first week of NFL games, fantasy football drafts are ramping up around the nation. Even if you're already done with your Best-Ball drafts or other early drafts, there's still a pretty good chance that you have some leagues drafting this weekend. Everyone has their favorite way to approach drafts, […]

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our dynasty cut list series. With the preseason behind us and rosters finalized, let's take another look at some players who might be logging up our dynasty rosters. While league size and scoring do come into play, the following players have seen their fantasy value drop sharply […]

Fantasy football draft night is arguably the most fun aspect of fantasy football. Months of research, pining, and maybe a few tears all come to fruition on draft night. We finally get a chance to see what our team will look like and get excited for the start of the regular season. On draft night, […]

This premium article is part of our 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The word "sleeper" has come to mean many […]

Striking gold on the wide receiver position can provide a massive boost to your fantasy football team. In this piece, we will spotlight some of the top "league-winners" at the wide receiver position you can find within these parts of the draft from members of our RotoBaller fantasy football staff, including Rob Lorge, Adam Koffler, […]

I've pumped out a ton of articles this offseason. Check them out below; they're also all here in one spot. In those articles, you'll find a deep dive on usually five or six players, explaining exactly why I'm targeting or avoiding them in 2026: Must-Have Late-Round Picks Must-Have Mid-Round Picks Must-Have Early-Round Picks WR Breakouts […]

Some of the biggest draft weekends are coming up, and the 2026 NFL season is just about kicking off. Now that you have completed your fantasy football drafts, it's time to start going through the waiver wire and adding some players who could make an immediate fantasy impact for your team. At RotoBaller HQ, we […]

While many savvy managers may consider fading the quarterback position and playing the waiver wire, finding a league-winner at this position can give your team a massive edge over the competition. In this piece, we will spotlight some of the top "league-winners" at the quarterback position who you can find within these parts of the […]

RotoBallers! It's finally fantasy football draft season, and we're here to help you come out on top. Below are our top 375 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for 2026. Take these updated rankings into your drafts, and profit! These half-PPR fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, a top-accuracy industry ranker and the lead forecaster […]

Hey RotoBallers! Welcome to the first edition of our High-Upside Bench Stashes series. Every week, I will spotlight some of the top stashes fantasy managers should consider adding to their bench ahead of the next week of NFL action. Even though the regular season has yet to kick off, there are many worthy stashes widely available […]

Deciding when to start rebuilding in dynasty fantasy football is one of the most critical decisions for your roster’s longevity and can be one of the hardest pills to swallow. No one likes heading into a season thinking they’re out of contention before Week 1. However, it is easier to rip the Band-Aid off and […]