MODEL v2.1 · UPDATED WEEKLY

2026 fantasy football rankings, with the reasoning left in.

Free position previews from an independent model that combines three seasons of production with current roles, expected availability, touchdown regression, and positional value.

324 profiles3 scoring formats2026 depth chartsProjection ranges
QB

Quarterback rankings

  1. QB1Josh AllenBUF · Overall #19 · Level 3
  2. QB2Drake MayeNE · Overall #49 · Level 5
  3. QB3Patrick MahomesKC · Overall #51 · Level 5
  4. QB4Jalen HurtsPHI · Overall #55 · Level 5
  5. QB5Caleb WilliamsCHI · Overall #64 · Level 6
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RB

Running Back rankings

  1. RB1Bijan RobinsonATL · Overall #1 · Level 1
  2. RB2Jahmyr GibbsDET · Overall #3 · Level 1
  3. RB3De'Von AchaneMIA · Overall #5 · Level 1
  4. RB4Christian McCaffreySF · Overall #6 · Level 1
  5. RB5Jonathan TaylorIND · Overall #7 · Level 2
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WR

Wide Receiver rankings

  1. WR1Puka NacuaLA · Overall #2 · Level 1
  2. WR2Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · Overall #4 · Level 1
  3. WR3Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · Overall #8 · Level 2
  4. WR4Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · Overall #9 · Level 2
  5. WR5CeeDee LambDAL · Overall #12 · Level 3
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TE

Tight End rankings

  1. TE1Trey McBrideARI · Overall #10 · Level 2
  2. TE2Brock BowersLV · Overall #24 · Level 4
  3. TE3George KittleSF · Overall #32 · Level 4
  4. TE4Harold Fannin Jr.CLE · Overall #50 · Level 5
  5. TE5Tucker KraftGB · Overall #52 · Level 5
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K

Kicker rankings

  1. K1Ka'imi FairbairnHOU · Overall #261 · Level 6
  2. K2Jason MyersSEA · Overall #262 · Level 6
  3. K3Brandon AubreyDAL · Overall #263 · Level 6
  4. K4Cam LittleJAX · Overall #268 · Level 6
  5. K5Spencer ShraderIND · Overall #271 · Level 6
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DST

Defense/ST rankings

  1. DST1SEA DefenseSEA · Overall #264 · Level 6
  2. DST2JAX DefenseJAX · Overall #265 · Level 6
  3. DST3HOU DefenseHOU · Overall #266 · Level 6
  4. DST4CHI DefenseCHI · Overall #267 · Level 6
  5. DST5LA DefenseLA · Overall #269 · 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

Draft value

Value over replacement separates raw points from positional leverage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

About the rankings

How are the 2026 fantasy football rankings calculated?

The model blends 2023–2025 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 Draft Kit 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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