Pro Football Focus

Double up on running backs early: Any team that has two of the top 15 running backs will be at an advantage, particularly if you can add an early back like Jahmyr Gibbs or Bijan Robinson. Prioritize a top-eight tight end: Tucker Kraft is currently falling in drafts further than he could, and ideally, you can build your draft strategy around that value.

Premium Content Sign Up Jahmyr Gibbs takes the top spot: The Detroit Lions running back ranks ahead of Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey, in large part thanks to the consistently good play of the Lions’ offense. Puka Nacua leads all wide receivers: The Los Angeles Rams wideout places first at the position in PFF receiving grade over the last few seasons.

Chase Brown unlocks supreme efficiency alongside a healthy Joe Burrow: Operating against light defensive fronts in a loaded Cincinnati passing attack, Brown paced the position at a premier 22.3 PPR points per game down the stretch when Burrow was fully healthy. DeVonta Smith is the new top target in Philadelphia: The Philadelphia Eagles traded A.J. Brown this offseason, and now Smith will be able to line up where he plays his best football more frequently.

Deshaun Watson gets one more chance in Cleveland: With one season remaining on his infamous contract, Watson projects as the Browns‘ starter after recovering from an Achilles tear. Tank Dell could be a weapon for the Texans: The former third-round pick was an impactful receiver prior to enduring a major knee injury late in 2024. The Lions welcome back Levi Onwuzurike: Detroit's interior pass rush could benefit from the returning game-wrecker, providing a spark to a title contender.

Two tight ends crack the top 12: Brock Bowers and Trey McBride have consistently ranked among the top five fantasy tight ends as starters, and they could remain the league's top two tight ends for the next five seasons. Check out rankings in other formats: For Rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, Standard, Superflex and Dynasty Leagues, check out our fantasy football rankings page. This cheat sheet is specifically for dynasty single-quarterback PPR leagues. Last updated: Friday, July 10

Chaos outside of the top 20: More than one-third of NFL teams are expected to use either a two- or three-man backfield rotation, creating uncertainty for several running backs outside the top 20 and leaving room for significant movement in the rankings throughout the offseason. Check out rankings in other formats: For Rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, Standard, Superflex and Dynasty Leagues, check out our fantasy football rankings page. This cheat sheet is specifically for redraft PPR leagues.

Jayden Daniels has the clearest path to QB1: Daniels was a top-five fantasy quarterback as a rookie on elite rushing volume no one else approached, and a healthy 2026 gives the Washington Commanders star a realistic shot at the top spot. Justin Herbert‘s setup finally matches the upside: Herbert pairs a career-high rushing jump with a new scheme, an improved line and a young supporting cast, giving the Los Angeles Chargers passer real overall QB1 potential.

Jordan Love led the NFL's most efficient connections: Love-to-Matthew Golden topped qualifying QB-WR duos in EPA per play, while Love-to-Tucker Kraft produced the fifth-most efficient season by any quarterback-receiver pairing in the PFF era. Volume and efficiency can coexist: Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua, along with Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, remained among the NFL's most productive partnerships despite surpassing 180 combined targets.

Dallas Goedert‘s 2025 touchdown total may be a mirage: The 31-year-old found the end zone 11 times but has been far less efficient. Hunter Henry faces stiffer target competition: With A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs now in New England, Henry may not be thrown the ball as much by Drake Maye. Dalton Kincaid hasn't turned into a consistent fantasy option: Kincaid graded out highly but doesn't seem to be a regular end-zone weapon. Touchdowns can cover up a lot in fantasy football.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is tough to stop on shorter targets: The Lions star leads the NFL in PFF receiving grade on throws 1-to-9 yards downfield and also ranks fifth in intermediate grading. Justin Jefferson is dangerous deep: Despite a revolving door at quarterback, Jefferson has excelled on throws traveling at least 10 yards downfield since 2021.