Fantasy football rankings: Top 300 PPR overall players for 2026

Welcome to the 2026 fantasy football PPR draft rankings! This year has been great for early round running backs, as injuries haven't been as devastating as previous seasons. I believe drafting running backs early is a viable strategy. Just be prepared to adjust your plan if necessary during the draft. The third, fourth, and fifth rounds feature some impressive high-upside receivers, which I will consider while waiting for quarterbacks and tight ends.

Injuries can be a significant issue in redraft leagues. Players may come back from surgeries, or they might be dealing with injuries from training camp and preseason. It's essential to evaluate each player individually, as missing a few games at the start of the season won't necessarily ruin a team's fantasy season.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, from the Chiefs, tore his ACL in December last season. Although he was cleared for training camp and has been practicing fully, he now wears a brace, which may limit his fantasy performance. Despite this, there's no doubt he'll play in Week 1. Mahomes is no longer a strong fantasy pick, but he has the potential to be great if he can regain his form.

The Raiders' Ashton Jeanty is dealing with an ankle sprain, with Week 1 status still uncertain. Given the situation, I'd consider handcuffing Jeanty with Mike Washington, especially with Klint Kubiak's rookie head coaching season. Zach Charbonnet from the Seahawks tore his ACL in the playoffs last year, and his return date remains unknown.

He might return mid-season, but I wouldn't want to hold a bench spot just for him. Rookie Jadarian Price should see plenty of work, so he's worth a shot at his current ADP. Jeremiyah Love from the Cardinals is another top rookie, but he's currently dealing with a high-ankle sprain. His Week 1 outlook is in doubt, and I'd be cautious about drafting him.

Jonathon Brooks and Chuba Hubbard from the Panthers are both healthy, with Brooks set to make an impact. If Brooks can prove he's fully recovered, I wouldn't invest heavily in this situation, though. With respect to receivers, Luther Burden from the Bears is expected to have a breakout year, though he's been slowed by a groin strain in training camp.

For now, I'm still prioritizing him in my drafts. The Bears' defense appears weak, while their offense should improve under Ben Johnson. All skill players from Chicago are worth a second look. Malik Nabers from the Giants tore his ACL in Week 4 last season but has been cleared to practice, aiming to return Week 1. He's worth considering as a WR13, though there is some risk due to his injury history.

Emeka Egbuka from the Buccaneers has a toe injury, with details on the severity still scarce. I'll wait for more information before committing to him, but if his price falls, I might take the risk. Jordyn Tyson from the Saints has been impressive this summer but has recently suffered another hamstring injury. Staying healthy will be a challenge, but his upside justifies taking him as a deep bench or IR option.

Alec Pierce from the Colts got paid this offseason, but he's still recovering from an ankle injury. It remains to be seen if he'll be a productive player at the start of the season. Lastly, George Kittle from the 49ers tore his Achilles in January but has been activated from the PUP list and is practicing for Week 1. Achilles injuries can impact explosiveness, but Kittle's potential to play Week 1 is intriguing.