{
  "id": 3143606,
  "title": "15 huge rankings updates to make before your rivals do",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/15-huge-rankings-updates-to-make-before-your-rivals-do",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T23:59:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/article/15-huge-rankings-updates-to-make-before-your-rivals-do-235956845.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the latest episode of Yahoo Fantasy Football, hosts Josh and Hayden discuss the preseason rankings changes that occurred during Week 2. The majority of significant alterations took place off the field, with no major updates announced on-air.\n\nOne noteworthy change involved running back Ashton Jeanty, who suffered an injury during the preseason. This development could impact his fantasy value moving forward. In other notable moves, Breece Hall and Mike Washington were also factored into the rankings.\n\nQuarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders saw their positions altered as well, with some shifts in their fantasy rankings. Wide receivers such as Kayshon Boutte, Jayden Higgins, and David Montgomery also experienced changes to their standing.\n\nDefensive players like Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks, as well as running backs George Kittle and Cam Scattebo, had their rankings altered as part of the preseason updates. Cornerback Jadarian Price and tight ends Rico Dowdle and RJ Harvey also saw shifts in their positions.\n\nOverall, the preseason rankings changes covered a variety of positions and players, with significant updates in several key areas. Fantasy football enthusiasts will want to take note of these alterations as they prepare for the upcoming regular season.",
  "summary": "Josh Norris and Hayden Winks go over all of the news you need to know following Week 2 of the NFL Preseason.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ashton Jeanty's injury impacts fantasy value",
    "Breece Hall and Mike Washington factored into rankings",
    "Quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders see shifts"
  ],
  "editors_take": "These preseason rankings updates, affecting multiple positions and players, signal a shift in fantasy football strategies, requiring enthusiasts to reassess their teams before the regular season.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}