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Top 100 PPR Rankings - 2026 Fantasy Football

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53 min
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Aug 19, 2026
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Wed, August 19, 2026
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A.J. BrownDe'Von AchaneAlvin KamaraAmon-Ra St. BrownBijan RobinsonBrock BowersBucky IrvingChase BrownChris OlaveChristian McCaffreyColston LovelandD'Andre SwiftDalton SchultzDerrick Henry
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A.J. Brown

NegativeValue33:50

A.J. Brown is ranked 22nd in the current PPR rankings, though he holds a higher consensus ranking of 12th.

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NegativeProjection33:52

AJ Brown is ranked 22nd in the current PPR rankings, though he holds a higher consensus ranking of 12th.

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Alvin Kamara

NegativeInjury32:52

Alvin Kamara is dealing with an MCL injury, making him unreliable for fantasy projections. His role in the passing game is a concern and his availability is in question, though he remains ranked ahead of players like Josh Jacobs, Javonte Williams, and Kyren Williams.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown

PositiveProjection6:58

Hayden Winks ranks Amon-Ra St. Brown fifth overall, citing his safe floor and consistent track record of 100+ catches in each of the last four seasons. He led the NFL in red zone targets over the last two years (66) and benefits from a schedule where 12 of 16 fantasy games are played indoors.

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Bijan Robinson

NegativeProjection3:45

Hayden Winks ranks Bijan Robinson as the fourth overall player in his full PPR rankings.

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Brock Bowers

PositiveValue12:20

Brock Bowers is ranked 16th overall, ahead of his 22nd overall home league ADP. He is considered an elite tight end target for full PPR formats due to his projected target share, provided his knee injury remains a non-issue.

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Bucky Irving

NegativeProjection33:36

There is uncertainty regarding whether Bucky Irving can consistently average 14-16 fantasy points per game.

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Chase Brown

PositiveProjection12:20

Chase Brown is ranked 14th overall, reflecting confidence in his production when Joe Burrow is healthy. He is viewed as a valuable running back option in rounds three and four where finding reliable point-projections is difficult, and he is ranked ahead of Drake London in consensus rankings due to his higher perceived pathway to finishing as a top-three running back.

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Chris Olave

PositiveProjection24:23

Chris Olave is ranked 24th overall and is a strong target who could benefit from increased volume if teammates are injured. He finished last season as the WR7 in usage and is expected to see heavy volume early in the season before Jordan Tyson potentially returns. He is a top-10 talent, though placed at the bottom of his tier due to injury history and potential volatility regarding quarterback Tyler Shuck.

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Christian McCaffrey

PositiveValue8:22

Christian McCaffrey is an elite first-round fantasy asset. Despite recent concerns regarding missed practices and tightness, analysts are holding him at seventh overall, citing his league-winning upside and history of playing through minor red flags. He is ranked ahead of Jonathan Taylor due to his significantly higher target volume in the passing game.

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Colston Loveland

PositiveBreakout30:33

Colston Loveland is a high-upside tight end prospect ranked 33rd overall, significantly higher than his ADP. He demonstrated elite efficiency in two-plus tight end sets and is viewed as a future All-Pro with potential to be the best tight end in the NFL, drawing comparisons to Travis Kelce.

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D'Andre Swift

PositiveProjection39:23

D'Andre Swift is ranked 44th, with Saquon Barkley arguing he is being drafted at his floor. Swift showed increased physicality and aggression last year; if he maintains that form, he possesses significant upside, potentially rivaling top-tier backs like Breece Hall or Travis Etienne if the backfield situation shifts in his favor.

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Dalton Schultz

PositiveUsage36:44

Dalton Schultz is clearly established as the number two target in the Texans' offense according to team reporters.

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De'Von Achane

PositiveValue9:08

Devon Achane is ranked 36th overall, significantly ahead of his consensus ADP (48th) and home league ADP (40th). Concerns regarding his reliance on checkdowns are mitigated by data showing his receptions were primarily schemed plays like screens and swings. With limited target competition in Miami, he is expected to maintain high reception volume and has a clear pathway to a top-three RB finish.

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PositiveUsage10:23

De'Von Achane is ranked 11th overall. Concerns that his pass-catching production was reliant on checkdowns are mitigated by data showing most of his receptions were schemed plays like swing passes and screens. With limited competition for targets in the Dolphins' offense, he is expected to maintain high reception volume.

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Derrick Henry

PositiveValue27:08

Derrick Henry is significantly undervalued in consensus PPR rankings (38th overall) compared to his actual value (19th overall). Despite low reception projections, his touchdown upside and rushing volume (94 yards/game last year) make him a high-end asset who could finish with zero catches and still be worth a top-24 pick.

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DeVonta Smith

PositiveProjection28:58

DeVonta Smith is expected to see increased volume compared to previous seasons, though he is ranked behind Jaylen Waddle in full PPR formats due to Waddle's higher reception upside. Smith is preferred in half-PPR formats.

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Drake London

NegativeProjection30:32

Drake London is ranked 10th overall in full PPR consensus rankings, though he is going 17th in home leagues. While he has a high floor, there is some hesitation regarding the overall output of the new Falcons offense.

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Drake Maye

NegativeValue28:52

Drake Maye is used as a benchmark in consensus PPR rankings, with Derrick Henry currently ranked behind him, which the analysts view as an error.

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Emeka Egbuka

PositiveProjection36:44

Emecha Ibuka is ranked 41st overall, reflecting a full-round discount due to a turf toe injury. Despite the injury, there is confidence he will be ready for Week 1. His outlook is bolstered by moving into the same role Cooper Kupp occupied during his Triple Crown season, which is an improvement over his previous outside-the-numbers usage.

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George Pickens

NegativeValue33:50

George Pickens is currently ranked as the 21st overall player in consensus PPR rankings.

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Ja'Marr Chase

PositiveProjection3:58

Hayden Winks ranks Ja'Marr Chase third overall, noting that while Chase is first in expert consensus PPR ranks, he prefers Puka Nacua due to upside. Winks acknowledges Chase had a quiet season by his standards but remains a dominant force when healthy and is capable of a 'beyond ludicrous' fantasy season.

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James Cook

PositiveProjection12:20

James Cook is ranked 15th overall. He is expected to maintain his rushing workload under a new offensive coordinator with potential for increased passing game usage and goal-line opportunities. He is ranked ahead of Drake London in consensus rankings due to his higher perceived pathway to finishing as a top-three running back.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PositiveUsage7:05

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a high-upside target who benefited from a league-leading targets per route run rate last season. While his target share may fluctuate under a new coordinator, he maintains the potential to finish as a WR1.

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Jaylen Waddle

PositiveBreakout27:54

Jaylen Waddle is a high-upside PPR asset with proven efficiency, boasting the highest EPA per target since 2022. He is ranked ahead of DeVonta Smith in full PPR rankings due to a higher ceiling for total receptions, with the potential to reach 100-plus catches. He is viewed as a potential second-round pick.

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Jaylin Noel

PositiveDepth Chart34:04

Jaylin Noel is expected to step into a larger role following the season-ending injury to Jaden Higgins. He is a pure slot receiver who recently returned to practice after dealing with hamstring and toe injuries.

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Jonathan Taylor

PositiveValue9:07

Jonathan Taylor is ranked ninth overall as a high-value asset. While analysts note he is close in value to Christian McCaffrey in half-PPR formats, McCaffrey remains ranked higher due to his superior passing game involvement.

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Jordyn Tyson

NegativeInjury24:32

Jordan Tyson faces a two-month recovery timeline and is not expected to immediately play a full complement of snaps upon his return, as the team is slow-playing his recovery. He is expected to return to the Saints' lineup following the team's bye week in week eight.

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Josh Allen

PositiveProjection0:32

Hayden Winks ranks Josh Allen 37th overall as the QB1, noting a discount for full PPR formats where he ranks him 10 spots lower than in half-PPR. Despite potential drop-back rate changes under new leadership, Allen's rushing floor remains elite, highlighted by his league-leading 13 rushing TDs inside the 10-yard line. With improved receiving options like DJ Moore and a healthy Dalton Kincaid, Winks suggests this could be the best season of Allen's career, even though he is currently being drafted higher (23rd in home PPR, 27th in consensus) than his ranking.

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Justin Jefferson

PositiveValue7:53

Justin Jefferson remains a top-12 player despite some analysts moving him out of the first round. His underlying metrics are elite, ranking as the WR4 in team target share and WR5 in air yard share last year. His production dip was attributed solely to poor quarterback play; he averaged over 100 receiving yards per game when excluding games played with backup quarterbacks.

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Keaton Mitchell

PositiveUsage27:06

Keaton Mitchell is expected to get involved in the backfield rotation, providing a potential role in the team's rushing attack. While he narrowly missed the top 100 rankings, Saquon Barkley noted he was very close to making the cut.

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Kenneth Walker III

PositiveValue9:08

Kenneth Walker III is a high-priority target ranked 12th overall, significantly ahead of his 19th overall ADP in home PPR leagues. He has demonstrated increased receiving utility compared to his earlier career, justifying a bullish outlook and a ranking ahead of players like Drake London.

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Ladd McConkey

NegativeValue36:44

Ladd McConkey is ranked 42nd overall. Saquon Barkley acknowledges being below market on McConkey by nine spots, noting that this stance is part of a broader trend of fading the Chargers in drafts due to concerns about the offensive line and the overall offensive environment.

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Malik Nabers

PositiveBreakout12:20

Malik Nabers is ranked 17th overall, significantly higher than his 25th consensus ranking. Despite injury concerns, there is growing optimism for his Week 1 availability. Given the Giants' thin depth chart, he could command a 36% target share and potentially perform like a first-round talent by season's end. News throughout training camp has been exclusively positive.

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Mike Evans

PositiveProjection33:26

Mike Evans is viewed as a reliable wide receiver with a solid floor, capable of averaging 14-16 fantasy points per game, provided he remains healthy.

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Nico Collins

PositiveProjection33:57

Nico Collins has been moved up to 16th overall (WR7) due to his elite talent and lack of target competition. He is projected to command a 30%+ target share, with positive touchdown regression expected after scoring only four times on 14 endzone targets last season. He is currently being drafted around the 25th overall position.

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Omarion Hampton

NegativeProjection25:38

Omarian Hampton is ranked 16th in PPR leagues, but Saquon Barkley expresses skepticism about his superstar potential compared to the consensus, noting he is dealing with an injury and faces a shifting offensive line situation.

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Puka Nacua

PositiveProjection4:08

Hayden Winks ranks Puka Nacua second overall, citing his 24.4 full PPR points per game last year and the massive upside if he gains a red zone role. Winks notes he may move Ja'Marr Chase ahead if the current soft tissue injury lingers, but expects to keep Nacua at two. Nacua is viewed as a player capable of producing a 'beyond ludicrous' fantasy season.

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Quinshon Judkins

NegativeProjection33:36

There is uncertainty regarding whether Quinshon Judkins can consistently average 14-16 fantasy points per game.

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Rashee Rice

NegativeValue39:02

Rashee Rice is ranked 43rd, significantly lower than his home PPR league ADP of 26th. This ranking reflects a belief that Rice's production may decline or that he is currently overvalued by the market.

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Rome Odunze

PositiveProjection40:20

Rome Odunze is ranked 45th overall, a flag-plant ranking for Saquon Barkley. Despite limited connection with Caleb Williams so far, Odunze ranked 22nd in targets per game last year. If chemistry with Williams improves, Odunze could be an underrated PPR asset, especially given his usage in motion.

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Saquon Barkley

PositiveProjection1:42

Saquon Barkley is ranked 13th overall, significantly ahead of his 26th overall expert consensus ranking and aligning closer to his 14th overall home league ADP. There is optimism that his new offensive coordinator will maintain his rushing volume while potentially increasing his passing game involvement and goal-line opportunities via the tush push. Winks notes that Barkley is ranked ahead of Drake London due to his higher perceived pathway to finishing as a top-three running back.

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Tank Dell

NegativeUsage35:04

Tank Dell is currently being ramped up in practice as he returns from injury.

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Tee Higgins

PositiveValue32:21

Tee Higgins is considered an awesome fourth-round pick. Despite being viewed by some as a touchdown-dependent sideline receiver, he has historically produced as a top-15 wide receiver when Joe Burrow is healthy, averaging over six catches and 76 yards per game in those conditions.

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Terry McLaurin

PositiveProjection33:26

Terry McLaurin is identified as a wide receiver with a reliable floor capable of averaging 14-16 fantasy points per game.

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Travis Etienne

PositiveProjection32:37

Ranked 36th overall, ahead of consensus (48th) and home PPR leagues (40th). He benefits from the best offensive line of his career, a fast offensive environment, and a dome stadium. He led all players last season in fantasy points scored on drives starting in opponent territory (82.2 points), significantly outpacing the next closest RB, Jonathan Taylor (52.4). He averaged over 15 fantasy points in expected fantasy points per game in full PPR.

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Trey McBride

PositiveValue1:55

Hayden Winks ranked Trey McBride 13th overall last year, which was significantly higher than the 24th overall ranking seen in home leagues, highlighting Winks' aggressive valuation of the tight end.

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Xavier Hutchinson

NegativeDepth Chart35:12

Xavier Hutchinson remains on the roster and is viewed by team reporters as the likely number two wide receiver for the Texans.

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Xavier Legette

PositiveBreakout29:45

Xavier Legette is viewed as a high-reception slot receiver candidate in a Panthers offense that will likely be forced to pass frequently due to team depth concerns.

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Episode Transcript

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0:00Top 100 PPR Ranks - Hayden's Version
0:50PPR Draft Strategy
2:22Puka Nacua vs. Ja'Marr Chase
4:19Amon-Ra St. Brown
6:10Justin Jefferson
8:59Christian McCaffrey
10:24De'Von Achane
13:01Saquon Barkley
14:14Brock Bowers
15:00Malik Nabers
17:09Derrick Henry
18:24Drake London
20:33Nico Collins
23:44Chris Olave & Jordyn Tyson
25:37Omarion Hampton
27:08Jaylen Waddle
28:36DeVonta Smith
29:33Colston Loveland
30:41Tee Higgins
32:38Travis Etienne Jr.
34:25Josh Allen
36:47Emeka Egbuka vs. Ladd McConkey
39:02D'Andre Swift
40:46Rome Odunze
42:24Cam Skattebo
45:09Jameson Williams
46:56DK Metcalf
48:11Sam LaPorta & Tucker Kraft
48:46Rhamondre Stevenson
52:44De'Zhaun Stribling

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