In just three shorts months, the 2026 NFL season will be underway. Before then, millions of fantasy football squads will be drafted over the summer. Our initial 2026 season projections were recently completed, and this is the top 10 at each position—headlined by Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (also the No. 1 player in our rankings, which are the top asset with projections being more of a complementary tool) projected for a legendary campaign. Projections will be tweaked from now to the start of September. You can also check out early takeaways from the projections here.
Quarterback
1. Josh Allen, Bills: 392.24
2. Lamar Jackson, Ravens: 380.28
3. Jalen Hurts, Eagles: 369.46
4. Jayden Daniels, Commanders: 349.94
5. Joe Burrow, Bengals: 340.80
6. Bo Nix, Broncos: 337.18
7. Caleb Williams, Bears: 327.54
8. Drake Maye, Patriots: 311.22
9. Dak Prescott, Cowboys: 308.58
10. Brock Purdy, 49ers: 305.88
Running Back
1. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions: 418.1
2. Bijan Robinson, Falcons: 371.5
3. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers: 323.0
4. Derrick Henry, Ravens: 313.7
5. De’Von Achane, Dolphins: 312.3
6. Jonathan Taylor, Colts: 300.1
7. Saquon Barkley, Eagles: 294.4
8. Kenneth Walker III, Chiefs: 267.3
9. James Cook III, Bills: 255.2
10. Travis Etienne Jr., Saints: 246.0
Wide Receiver
1. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals: 326.5
2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks: 270.9
3. Puka Nacua, Rams: 264.1
4. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys: 254.7
5. Justin Jefferson, Vikings: 251.8
6. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions: 249.1
7. DeVonta Smith, Eagles: 237.1
8. A.J. Brown, Patriots: 236.2
9. Davante Adams, Rams: 226.8
10. Rashee Rice, Chiefs: 216.8
Tight End
1. Brock Bowers, Raiders: 203.5
2. Trey McBride, Cardinals: 185.8
3. Dalton Kincaid, Bills: 178.2
4. Colston Loveland, Bears: 175.4
5. Tucker Kraft, Packers: 171.9
6. Tyler Warren, Colts: 168.0
7. George Kittle, 49ers: 158.2
8. Travis Kelce, Chiefs: 152.2
9. Sam LaPorta, Lions: 152.1
10. Mark Andrews, Ravens: 137.3