MODEL v2.1 · STATS THROUGH WEEK 5

2026 fantasy football rankings, with the reasoning left in.

Complete free rankings from an independent model that combines three seasons of production with current roles, expected availability, touchdown regression, and positional value.

324 active profiles3 scoring formats2026 depth chartsProjection ranges
QB

Quarterback rankings

  1. QB1Josh AllenBUF · Overall #20 · Level 4
  2. QB2Patrick MahomesKC · Overall #49 · Level 5
  3. QB3Caleb WilliamsCHI · Overall #55 · Level 5
  4. QB4Jared GoffDET · Overall #56 · Level 6
  5. QB5Lamar JacksonBAL · Overall #59 · Level 6
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RB

Running Back rankings

  1. RB1Jahmyr GibbsDET · Overall #1 · Level 1
  2. RB2Bijan RobinsonATL · Overall #2 · Level 1
  3. RB3Jonathan TaylorIND · Overall #5 · Level 2
  4. RB4Christian McCaffreySF · Overall #8 · Level 3
  5. RB5Kyren WilliamsLA · Overall #9 · Level 3
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WR

Wide Receiver rankings

  1. WR1Puka NacuaLA · Overall #3 · Level 1
  2. WR2Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · Overall #4 · Level 2
  3. WR3Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · Overall #6 · Level 2
  4. WR4Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · Overall #7 · Level 3
  5. WR5CeeDee LambDAL · Overall #13 · Level 3
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TE

Tight End rankings

  1. TE1Trey McBrideARI · Overall #11 · Level 3
  2. TE2Brock BowersLV · Overall #15 · Level 3
  3. TE3George KittleSF · Overall #34 · Level 4
  4. TE4Sam LaPortaDET · Overall #46 · Level 5
  5. TE5Tyler WarrenIND · Overall #47 · Level 5
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K

Kicker rankings

  1. K1Dominic ZvadaNYG · Overall #261 · Level 6
  2. K2Drew StevensWAS · Overall #262 · Level 6
  3. K3Trey SmackGB · Overall #263 · Level 6
  4. K4Tyler BassBUF · Overall #265 · Level 6
  5. K5Jason SandersNYJ · Overall #269 · Level 6
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DST

Defense/ST rankings

  1. DST1MIN DefenseMIN · Overall #264 · Level 6
  2. DST2LV DefenseLV · Overall #266 · Level 6
  3. DST3SEA DefenseSEA · Overall #267 · Level 6
  4. DST4DEN DefenseDEN · Overall #268 · Level 6
  5. DST5CAR DefenseCAR · Overall #273 · Level 6
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THE MODEL

A ranking should survive more than a hot month.

01

Regressed baseline

Three seasons stabilize efficiency and touchdown variance.

02

Current opportunity

2026 rosters and depth charts adjust the role carried forward.

03

Positional value

Value over replacement separates raw points from positional leverage.

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About the rankings

How are the 2026 fantasy football rankings calculated?

The model blends 2024–2026 production, current 2026 rosters and depth charts, expected games, age curves, touchdown regression, opportunity, stability, and value over replacement.

Which scoring formats are supported?

The interactive season toolkit supports Standard, Half-PPR, and Full-PPR scoring. Public ranking previews show the model's Full-PPR median projection.

How often are the rankings updated?

The production model refreshes weekly and is rebuilt from the latest validated nflverse roster, depth-chart, and performance inputs.

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