From quarterback battles to rising youngsters, below are five key stories to monitor throughout the 2026 NFL preseason.

Puka Nacua headlines this fantasy football draft strategy for 10-team PPR leagues, giving managers drafting between Picks 4 and 7 a clear first-round target based on elite production. From there, the strategy emphasizes locking in premium running backs such as Chase Brown and Kyren Williams before pivoting to value at quarterback and tight end.

Tucker Kraft, Dalton Kincaid and Isaiah Likely offer high-risk, high-reward options for fantasy managers looking beyond the elite tight end tier in 2026. Kraft's historic after-the-catch efficiency and Kincaid's 2.12 yards per route run highlight their upside, while Likely enters a new opportunity with the Giants. PFF grades and advanced stats show why all three have a path to an elite fantasy finish.

PFF's 2026 fantasy football kicker rankings break down all 32 projected starters into tiers for redraft leagues. Brandon Aubrey holds the No. 1 spot after three straight top-three fantasy finishes, while Cameron Dicker ranks second behind his NFL-record career field-goal accuracy. Use the rankings and PFF analysis to identify kicker values throughout your 2026 fantasy drafts.

The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy entering the 2026 season. Murray brings proven rushing production and finished 2025 with a 72.2 PFF grade while leading qualifying quarterbacks in accurate-pass rate. His move into Kevin O'Connell's offense alongside Justin Jefferson gives Murray a path back to fantasy football relevance.

Traditionally, preseason greatness exists in its own universe. Some players seem built specifically for August, producing momentary highlights before fading into supporting roles once the real football begins. Others carve out long NFL careers almost entirely because they consistently shine when roster spots are on the line.

As rumors swirl about an Aaron Donald unretirement, Daire Carragher digs into Donald's career excellence and his fit along a stacked Rams defensive line.

PFF ranks the 10 best running back rooms in college football entering the 2026 season, with Texas Tech claiming the No. 1 spot. Missouri and Ole Miss follow behind backfields led by Ahmad Hardy and Kewan Lacy, while Florida and Louisville round out the top five.

The Los Angeles Chargers enter 2026 with Justin Herbert positioned to benefit from the returns of Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt and upgrades across the offensive line. First-round pick Akheem Mesidor joins a defense adjusting to a new coordinator after Jesse Minter’s departure.

The Las Vegas Raiders enter 2026 with a new head coach in Klint Kubiak and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza as their quarterback of the future. Tyler Linderbaum strengthens the offensive line around Ashton Jeanty, while Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers remain foundational pieces on both sides of the ball.

The Kansas City Chiefs enter 2026 looking to rebound from a 6-11 season, with Patrick Mahomes expected back after a late-season knee injury. Kenneth Walker headlines the offseason additions, while first-round picks Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods add young talent to the defense.

The Denver Broncos enter 2026 after a 14-3 season and AFC Championship Game appearance, with Bo Nix healthy and Jaylen Waddle joining an already talented roster. Denver returns PFF’s top-ranked offensive line from 2025 and a defense led by Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen and Pat Surtain II. PFF grades and advanced stats highlight the strengths, concerns, breakout candidates and roster battles surrounding one of the AFC’s top contenders.

The ideal fantasy football draft strategy for a 10-team league starts by taking advantage of the positional edge at running back before building a balanced roster through the middle rounds.

DeVonta Smith, Garrett Wilson and Ladd McConkey stand out as wide receiver values for 2026 fantasy football drafts. Smith's expanded role, Wilson's pre-injury production and McConkey's fit in Mike McDaniel's offense give each a path to outperform current ADP.

These rankings are specifically for dynasty superflex rookie drafts and have been updated from our initial rankings to account for the latest training camp news. We've included analysis on the top 15 players and select others, with the focus primarily on what fantasy managers can expect in 2026.