Home › Season Overall RankingsOverall 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings
By Hayden · The Underdog Football Show · Updated July 6, 2026 · PPR scoring · 513 players ranked
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Season Overall Rankings
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Ja'Marr Chase WR1 · CIN · ADP 3.1 · 250.6 pts proj
The 1.01 in full PPR with Burrow healthy this offseason
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Puka Nacua WR2 · LAR · ADP 4.0 · 259.0 pts proj
Wannabe streamer is NFL's career YPG leader as side hustle
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Jahmyr Gibbs RB3 · DET · ADP 1.1 · 277.9 pts proj
1.01 candidate in half PPR with David Montgomery gone
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Bijan Robinson RB4 · ATL · ADP 2.0 · 294.9 pts proj
Bijan can be in RB1 overall mix without vulture Tyler Allgeier
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR5 · SEA · ADP 5.3 · 235.1 pts proj
JSN can regress some and still be a top-5 fantasy WR
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Amon-Ra St. Brown WR6 · DET · ADP 7.5 · 227.5 pts proj
Amon-Ra St. Brown is the most straight forward fantasy WR1
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Justin Jefferson WR7 · MIN · ADP 10.0 · 202.1 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
Kyler Murray will return Jefferson to stud WR1 territory
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Christian McCaffrey RB8 · SF · ADP 7.1 · 260.0 pts proj
CMC's workload will drop and still projects as elite RB1
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Jonathan Taylor RB9 · IND · ADP 7.0 · 256.3 pts proj
Taylor was RB1 overall with Daniel Jones (achilles)
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CeeDee Lamb WR10 · DAL · ADP 9.6 · 222.5 pts proj
Lamb wasn't hurt by George Pickens breakout as stud WR1
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Drake London WR11 · ATL · ADP 18.9 · 195.7 pts proj
London has been the WR5 since 2024 when healthy as underrated super star
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Brock Bowers TE12 · LV · ADP 20.7 · 188.0 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
Bowers should have highest target share among TEs ... by far
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Saquon Barkley RB13 · PHI · ADP 13.5 · 226.0 pts proj
Saquon likely to convert more than 1-of-11 GL carries for TDs with new OC
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James Cook RB14 · BUF · ADP 11.8 · 247.3 pts proj
Cook is capped from top-4 RB status, as solid RB1
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Kenneth Walker III RB15 · KC · ADP 15.8 · 212.0 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
Walker set to play with best OL and QB of his career as Reid's new Shady McCoy
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Derrick Henry RB16 · BAL · ADP 17.7 · 238.2 pts proj
Henry projects for most rushing TDs (12.5) in Underdog Pick'em
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Ashton Jeanty RB17 · LV · ADP 10.9 · 238.5 pts proj
Jeanty has RB1 projection with new HC, OC, QB, OL, DEF
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De'Von Achane RB18 · MIA · ADP 16.8 · 226.0 pts proj
Achane at risk w/o McDaniel, but lack of weapons and an underrated OL insulate
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Chase Brown RB19 · CIN · ADP 17.1 · 209.8 pts proj
Brown was the RB5 with Burrow last year, now drafted as RB12
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Omarion Hampton RB20 · LAC · ADP 14.6 · 221.9 pts proj
Hampton has top-5 upside but vision issues that need development as boom-bust Rd 2 pick
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Nico Collins WR21 · HOU · ADP 22.3 · 196.0 pts proj
Collins has top-5 talent if his OC/OL can get out of the way
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A.J. Brown WR22 · NE · ADP 18.7 · 193.8 pts proj
AJB steps into Adams role in McDaniels' offense, this time with MVP-caliber QB
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George Pickens WR23 · DAL · ADP 24.0 · 195.9 pts proj
Contract-year Pickens is an upside WR2 in great returning Cowboys offense
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Jeremiyah Love RB24 · ARI · ADP 23.7 · 193.0 pts proj
99th percentile prospect should eat touches despite Allgeier
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Travis Etienne Jr. RB25 · NO · ADP 30.8 · 195.9 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
Etienne is the buy to take advantage of slept-on Saints O
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Rashee Rice WR26 · KC · ADP 26.5 · 162.0 pts proj · Hayden Fade ↓
Rice looks better in GTA than PPR as each day passes
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DeVonta Smith WR27 · PHI · ADP 26.0 · 179.1 pts proj
Smith is the WR3 in YPG w/o AJB since 2022 (small sample alert)
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Trey McBride TE28 · ARI · ADP 28.1 · 191.4 pts proj
McBride is an elite TE1 in the prime of his career
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Javonte Williams RB30 · DAL · ADP 36.4 · 187.8 pts proj
Javonte has same projections as fringe Round 1 RBs as Round 3/4 ADP
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Kyren Williams RB31 · LAR · ADP 32.3 · 189.3 pts proj
Williams profiles as slight loss, major upside RB2 in top projected offense
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Tee Higgins WR32 · CIN · ADP 32.9 · 172.6 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
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Tetairoa McMillan WR33 · CAR · ADP 38.9 · 176.9 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
McMillan has the tape to believe in a top-15 WR breakout
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Emeka Egbuka WR35 · TB · ADP 37.1 · 163.6 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
Egbuka is compared to Kupp by the OC who coached Kupp during his triple crown
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Breece Hall RB36 · NYJ · ADP 28.1 · 199.6 pts proj
Hall is a 24yo bellcow, just on the No. 31 projected OFF
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Zay Flowers WR37 · BAL · ADP 30.8 · 187.2 pts proj
Flowers can smash in Round 4 with better TD luck
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Garrett Wilson WR38 · NYJ · ADP 39.7 · 188.1 pts proj
Wilson projects as a WR2 despite FUD of (overrated) new target comp
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Colston Loveland TE39 · CHI · ADP 46.9 · 161.9 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
Loveland moves like a future All Pro TE on film
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Malik Nabers WR40 · NYG · ADP 35.0 · 189.6 pts proj
Nabers on pace to miss September but 2026 NYG projects better
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Terry McLaurin WR43 · WAS · ADP 44.7 · 165.6 pts proj
McLaurin is the WR14 per-game with Jayden Daniels since 2024
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Josh Jacobs RB45 · GB · ADP 40.2 · 188.1 pts proj
Jacobs could face 0-6 game absence after DV arrest
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Cam Skattebo RB46 · NYG · ADP 43.7 · 170.7 pts proj
Fantasy RB1 if healthy but a dislocated ankle complicates
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D'Andre Swift RB47 · CHI · ADP 50.6 · 177.4 pts proj
Swift should repeat as fantasy RB2 in a top-10 Bears offense
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Christian Watson WR48 · GB · ADP 56.8 · 159.9 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
Watson has clear WR2 upside now that he has path to 90% snaps
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Davante Adams WR50 · LAR · ADP 50.2 · 155.7 pts proj
Adams is the most boom-bust WR3 of 2026
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Luther Burden WR52 · CHI · ADP 42.9 · 166.7 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
The excitement of Burden's potential has escaped spreadsheet reality
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Bhayshul Tuten RB54 · JAX · ADP 55.1 · 154.9 pts proj
Tuten plays out of control but has Coen and the speed to create big plays
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TreVeyon Henderson RB55 · NE · ADP 52.4 · 164.0 pts proj
Henderson has Mostert juice but pass pro issues leave him in committee
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Quinshon Judkins RB56 · CLE · ADP 54.5 · 169.8 pts proj
Judkins had the best rushing tape among rookies, but #Browns
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David Montgomery RB57 · HOU · ADP 48.0 · 182.4 pts proj
Montgomery projects as a flex play in below-average Texans O
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Tyler Warren TE60 · IND · ADP 64.4 · 151.2 pts proj
Warren was the TE6 in Daniel Jones starts as a rookie
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Bucky Irving RB61 · TB · ADP 53.9 · 183.3 pts proj
Fade. Irving (shoulder) expected back "by summer or fall" per Bowles
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Brian Thomas WR62 · JAX · ADP 61.1 · 152.9 pts proj
Complicated Jaguars WR rotation in a TE-heavy scheme
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Chuba Hubbard RB64 · CAR · ADP 74.2 · 161.1 pts proj
Hubbard isn't as fun as theoretical Brooks but has a fantasy RB2 history
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Jaylen Warren RB65 · PIT · ADP 74.8 · 156.6 pts proj
Warren has FLEX floor with upside if Dowdle flops as FA signing
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Caleb Williams QB67 · CHI · ADP 70.9 · 303.3 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
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Kyle Pitts TE70 · ATL · ADP 105.8 · 138.6 pts proj
Pitts' ceiling is inarguable now that he's healthy, just 25 years old
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Carnell Tate WR71 · TEN · ADP 58.7 · 166.0 pts proj
Titans best WR immediately with traits like DeAndre Hopkins
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Harold Fannin TE73 · CLE · ADP 105.0 · 148.1 pts proj
Without Njoku, Fannin should beat his rookie-year TE10 finish
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Parker Washington WR74 · JAX · ADP 67.4 · 156.2 pts proj
Washington is a small sample size sleeper in his age-24 season
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Marvin Harrison WR76 · ARI · ADP 68.6 · 145.7 pts proj
Marv sets up to be disappointing (again) at WR33 ADP
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Jordan Addison WR77 · MIN · ADP 88.2 · 134.1 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
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Jordyn Tyson WR78 · NO · ADP 63.9 · 165.0 pts proj
Full PPR flex option if he and Tyler Shough pan out. Boom bust.
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Jadarian Price RB79 · SEA · ADP 62.8 · 140.0 pts proj
Zero RB competition on defending SB roster sets up RB2/3 value
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Tony Pollard RB80 · TEN · ADP 73.5 · 148.1 pts proj
Pollard is an eat your vegetables flex starter at least early on
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Sam LaPorta TE81 · DET · ADP 96.6 · 144.1 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
LaPorta is a must target at 100th overall
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Justin Herbert QB82 · LAC · ADP 81.6 · 307.3 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
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DK Metcalf WR84 · PIT · ADP 76.4 · 152.3 pts proj · Hayden Fade ↓
New target competition turns Metcalf into a no-floor fantasy WR4
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Xavier Worthy WR85 · KC · ADP 94.1 · 136.0 pts proj
Worthy has bounce back sleeper appeal with Rice/Kelce feeling dicey
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Tucker Kraft TE86 · GB · ADP 82.8 · 134.8 pts proj
Kraft (ACL) on pace for Week 1 return, after elite half season
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Makai Lemon WR88 · PHI · ADP 73.3 · 161.0 pts proj
Has to be elite right away to overcome Eagles low-volume pass offense
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Courtland Sutton WR89 · DEN · ADP 82.7 · 139.5 pts proj
Sutton will take target hit with Jaylen Waddle in age-30 season
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Kyler Murray QB92 · MIN · ADP 110.4 · 269.2 pts proj
Kyler Murray is one of the best picks in fantasy as the QB17
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Jaxson Dart QB96 · NYG · ADP 99.2 · 304.5 pts proj
Dart is on the Russell Wilson, Jalen Hurts spectrum (complimentary) (derogatory)
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Travis Kelce TE97 · KC · ADP 119.5 · 131.5 pts proj
Unc still got it in full PPR
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Jayden Reed WR98 · GB · ADP 84.9 · 138.8 pts proj
Everyone's breakout WR for the right reasons
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Matthew Golden WR99 · GB · ADP 110.1 · 132.3 pts proj
Golden is a fantasy sleeper with better tape than the spreadsheets would indicate
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Josh Downs WR100 · IND · ADP 91.5 · 132.1 pts proj
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Kyle Monangai RB101 · CHI · ADP 93.1 · 145.1 pts proj
Monangai's energy and balance earned him every other drive as a rookie
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RJ Harvey RB104 · DEN · ADP 86.3 · 127.6 pts proj
Bad rookie season leaves doubt that he'll break away from Dobbins/Coleman
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J.K. Dobbins RB105 · DEN · ADP 98.8 · 147.2 pts proj
Dobbins faces too many Qs to target in sure-fire committee offense
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Rachaad White RB106 · WAS · ADP 109.0 · 108.7 pts proj
Better in PPR RB3 in a true open competition
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Bo Nix QB107 · DEN · ADP 107.0 · 299.7 pts proj
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Jayden Higgins WR110 · HOU · ADP 122.9 · 135.2 pts proj
Higgins' craftiness as a route runner makes him a fantasy football sleeper
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Malik Willis QB112 · MIA · ADP 131.6 · 256.8 pts proj
Willis is an obvious sleeper with elite rushing production and small sample passing efficiency
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Jordan Mason RB113 · MIN · ADP 123.7 · 120.0 pts proj
Mason needs the goal line role to be an RB3 in half PPR
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Jakobi Meyers WR116 · JAX · ADP 104.1 · 137.3 pts proj
Meyers has a limited ceiling but is Jaguars glue guy
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Stefon Diggs WR117 · Free Agent · ADP 133.9 · 108.0 pts proj
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Rashid Shaheed WR118 · SEA · ADP 134.3 · 113.2 pts proj
Shaheed signs $51M deal as Seahawks' sleeper WR2
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Jared Goff QB121 · DET · ADP 108.5 · 285.5 pts proj
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KC Concepcion WR122 · CLE · ADP 118.6 · 124.2 pts proj
Concepcion will be the best Browns WR by Halloween
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Chris Rodriguez RB124 · JAX · ADP 129.4 · 127.0 pts proj
Rodriguez could be a sneaky FLEX in half PPR as Coen's grinder
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Jake Ferguson TE125 · DAL · ADP 128.9 · 126.8 pts proj
Ferguson is a forgettable fringe TE1 if Lamb is healthy
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Dallas Goedert TE127 · PHI · ADP 134.9 · 115.5 pts proj
Goedert won't score 11 TDs again, but he's a fringe TE1 still
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Isaiah Likely TE128 · NYG · ADP 130.4 · 121.7 pts proj
Likely is the punt TE in redraft with Nabers likely out
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Travis Hunter WR130 · JAX · ADP 140.0 · 79.1 pts proj
Hunter's upside is far greater than the part-time WRs he's priced next to
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Wan'Dale Robinson WR132 · TEN · ADP 114.4 · 127.0 pts proj
Robinson signs big deal but is a dog to play in 2-WR sets in bad offense
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Aaron Jones RB134 · MIN · ADP 116.4 · 138.8 pts proj
Jones is coming off career-worst YPC as 31yo committee back
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Woody Marks RB136 · HOU · ADP 144.1 · 76.3 pts proj
B- Rachaad White behind an OL always in the bottom 5
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Tyler Shough QB137 · NO · ADP 121.9 · 264.0 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
Shough is on path to average NFL starter with Tannehill similarities
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Jerry Jeudy WR139 · CLE · ADP 179.5 · 98.1 pts proj
Jeudy faces more competition but won't be last in catchable ball rate again
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Brandon Aiyuk WR141 · SF · ADP 191.5 · 106.3 pts proj
Does Aiyuk even want to play football?
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AJ Barner TE145 · SEA · ADP 174.1 · 113.4 pts proj
Barner is 2026's fantasy TE sleeper as a 24yo full-time Super Bowl champ
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Tyler Allgeier RB148 · ARI · ADP 162.0 · 69.8 pts proj
Forgettable handcuff tied to bottom-5 offense
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Oronde Gadsden TE151 · LAC · ADP 147.5 · 122.1 pts proj
Gadsden is a buy in dynasty, but his snaps are capped short term
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Bryce Young QB157 · CAR · ADP 157.1 · 229.3 pts proj
Panthers look more pass heavy in 2026
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Mike Washington RB160 · LV · ADP 198.5 · 121.0 pts proj
Clear leader to be Jeanty's handcuff due to elite athleticism
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Tank Bigsby RB163 · PHI · ADP 166.5 · 55.2 pts proj
Bigsby is a top-flight handcuff without the premium price tag
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Alvin Kamara RB164 · NO · ADP 182.4 · 42.9 pts proj
Kamara wants to play for Saints as their RB2
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Cam Ward QB165 · TEN · ADP 139.8 · 233.8 pts proj · Hayden Best Bet ↑
Ward has A-tier arm strength but needs years of work otherwise
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Kenyon Sadiq TE166 · NYJ · ADP 160.2 · 125.0 pts proj · Hayden Fade ↓
Developmental deep target TE who could split time with Mason Taylor
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Cade Otton TE169 · TB · ADP 186.3 · 100.0 pts proj
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Antonio Williams WR170 · WAS · ADP 172.7 · 79.5 pts proj
Full PPR sleeper as slot on Commanders O without a WR2 and WR3
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Omar Cooper WR171 · NYJ · ADP 142.2 · 129.0 pts proj · Hayden Fade ↓
Overrated Round 1 prospect on projected bottom-5 offense
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De'Zhaun Stribling WR172 · SF · ADP 171.7 · 93.1 pts proj
Deep league sleeper without a clear path to snaps in Week 1
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Geno Smith QB178 · NYJ · ADP 186.6 · 230.5 pts proj
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Fernando Mendoza QB179 · LV · ADP 172.6 · 235.0 pts proj
Unlikely to start in September but excellent tools
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Gunnar Helm TE181 · TEN · ADP 180.3 · 94.3 pts proj
Helm will play more but didn't flash enough to believe a ceiling is coming
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Jack Bech WR183 · LV · ADP 215.2 · 71.7 pts proj
Bech played out of position but showed some feel and toughness on tape
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Jonah Coleman RB186 · DEN · ADP 154.3 · 121.0 pts proj
Master of none RB profiles as irrelevant Payton's RB3
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Kaytron Allen RB187 · WAS · ADP 204.3 · 50.0 pts proj
Potential waiver wire add as consistent early-down runner
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Ray Davis RB191 · BUF · ADP 191.9 · 53.5 pts proj
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Tre' Harris WR193 · LAC · ADP 164.4 · 93.4 pts proj
Harris shows toughness but lacks sizzle as a Chargers part-time WR3
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Denzel Boston WR194 · CLE · ADP 155.0 · 119.0 pts proj · Hayden Fade ↓
Solid Round 2 WR with too much target competition for a Browns offense
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Germie Bernard WR196 · PIT · ADP 183.2 · 80.0 pts proj · Hayden Fade ↓
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Zach Charbonnet RB199 · SEA · ADP 158.8 · 70.8 pts proj
Likely out until Week 12+. Full fade in all formats.
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Kaelon Black RB201 · SF · ADP 214.6 · 39.3 pts proj
Potential CMC handcuff if his trustworthiness translates immediately
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Chris Bell WR209 · MIA · ADP 214.2 · 74.7 pts proj
Round 3 slider due to ACL but the most raw talent in Dolphins WR room
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Eli Stowers TE212 · PHI · ADP 203.6 · 105.0 pts proj
Stowers is best left for dynasty fantasy leagues
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Terrance Ferguson TE213 · LAR · ADP 192.3 · 63.4 pts proj
Ferguson can scoot, but the Rams have 5 TEs worthy of the active roster
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Emmett Johnson RB214 · KC · ADP 191.0 · 61.0 pts proj
Currently in a RB2 competition but KC could add another RB
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Nicholas Singleton RB217 · TEN · ADP 203.6 · 81.0 pts proj
Developmental RB3 on developing (bad) Titans offense
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Shedeur Sanders QB222 · CLE · ADP 214.5 · 101.1 pts proj
Shedeur Sanders would do well to be a career backup
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Adam Randall RB225 · BAL · ADP 215.8 · 26.1 pts proj
The owner picked him. Never a good sign.
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DJ Giddens RB227 · IND · ADP 215.4 · 27.0 pts proj
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Tyreek Hill WR228 · Free Agent · ADP 212.9 · 88.0 pts proj
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Tank Dell WR230 · HOU · ADP 194.5 · 80.8 pts proj
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Pat Bryant WR232 · DEN · ADP 206.4 · 78.9 pts proj
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Ted Hurst WR237 · TB · ADP 198.3 · 78.0 pts proj
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Kyle Williams WR260 · NE · ADP 215.9 · 26.2 pts proj
Williams must get stronger to be Drake Maye's speedy deep threat
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Mason Taylor TE263 · NYJ · ADP 215.8 · 60.8 pts proj
Taylor impressed as a blocker but offers little fantasy ceiling on Jets
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Ty Johnson RB265 · BUF · ADP 215.7 · 47.3 pts proj
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Cole Kmet TE272 · CHI · ADP 215.9 · 54.1 pts proj
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Joe Mixon RB280 · Free Agent · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj
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Max Klare TE281 · LAR · ADP 216.0 · 45.1 pts proj
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Mac Jones QB300 · SF · ADP 216.0 · 28.7 pts proj
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Erick All TE309 · CIN · ADP 215.9 · 0.0 pts proj
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Noah Gray TE328 · KC · ADP 216.0 · 47.1 pts proj
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Joe Flacco QB351 · CIN · ADP 216.0 · 28.7 pts proj
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Trey Lance QB365 · LAC · ADP 216.0 · 14.6 pts proj
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John Bates TE386 · WAS · ADP 216.0 · 25.3 pts proj
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Noah Brown WR388 · WAS · ADP 216.0 · 24.6 pts proj
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Will Levis QB398 · TEN · ADP 216.0 · 12.7 pts proj
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Jake Bobo WR410 · SEA · ADP 216.0 · 3.2 pts proj
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John Ross WR415 · PHI · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj
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Drew Lock QB428 · SEA · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj
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Ty Simpson QB433 · LAR · ADP 216.0 · 13.6 pts proj
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Tai Felton WR445 · MIN · ADP 216.0 · 24.2 pts proj
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Tim Jones WR449 · JAX · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj
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Noah Fant TE458 · NO · ADP 216.0 · 29.1 pts proj
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Zach Ertz TE485 · WAS · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj
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Kyle Allen QB496 · BUF · ADP 216.0 · 12.0 pts proj
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About these rankings
These season-long fantasy football rankings are written by Hayden of The Underdog Football Show. The methodology prioritizes market inefficiency over consensus — identifying players where ADP on Underdog Fantasy undervalues true production potential. ADP data is sourced directly from Underdog Fantasy best-ball drafts. Projections are built on a LOESS-smoothed expected-fantasy-points model using nflfastR play-by-play data, accounting for target share, snap rate, and opponent defensive efficiency. Each ranking includes a verdict, in-depth written analysis, and live community pulse from the prediction market (Too Low / Too High votes). Players tagged as Best Bets are ones Hayden is higher on than the market; Fades are players Hayden is lower on. Rankings are updated as news breaks throughout the 2026 season.