2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit: Rankings, cheat sheets, player profiles from Rotoworld

Rotoworld 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit

At long last, fantasy football draft season is here! The Rotoworld Football crew is happy to set you up for success, both on draft day and for the duration of the 2026 NFL season. That’s why we put together a FREE download of our 2026 Rotoworld Fantasy Football Draft Kit. You’re going to love this thing.

◆ PLAYER PROFILES

In-depth player profiles on 260 players, breaking down how each performed last season and their respective outlooks for the 2026 NFL season.

◆ RANKINGS

In addition to standard PPR rankings and rankings by position, we have rankings for dynasty leagues and DraftKings’ Best Ball formats.

◆ CHEAT SHEETS

Easy companion pages to use for mock drafts and/or your actual draft!

◆ DRAFT STRATEGY

The players to know, defense capsules, and more.

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Baker Mayfield

TB Quarterback #6

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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Baker Mayfield could miss 2-4 weeks with his thumb injury.

This is the “best-case” scenario, according to Rap. Mayfield will undergo an MRI to confirm the severity of his injury and could miss more time if an MRI reveals “significantly torn ligaments in his thumb,” per Rap. The Buccaneers will now pivot to rookie UDFA Jalon Daniels as their starter after Daniels won the backup job in camp. Daniels threw for 9,282 yards, 67 touchdowns, and 31 interceptions in six seasons at Kansas while also rushing for over 1,400 yards and another 23 scores. All Buccaneers pass-catchers will receive a significant downgrade heading into Week 4’s game against the Packers.
De'Von Achane

MIA Running Back #28

De’Von Achane suffered a torn ACL in the Dolphins’ Week 3 loss to the Chiefs, ending his season.

It felt like things were trending in this direction when head coach Jeff Hafley said after the game that he was not “optimistic” about Achane’s injury, but now the worst has confirmed. The 0-3 Dolphins will now be without their best playmaker for the remainder of the season, creating yet another challenge for an offense that ranks 31st in points per game (12.0 PPG) and 26th in yards per game (290.7 YPG) through the first three weeks of the season. Ollie Gordon will become a priority add off of waivers this week after he rushed for 17-41-1 in place of Achane, but his upside will be limited in what is one of the worst offenses in the league. Third-year vet Jaylen Wright could also be worth a stash. Wright missed Week 3’s game with a stringer/foot injury.
Breece Hall

NYJ Running Back #20

Jets HC Aaron Glenn said he will not have an update on Breece Hall (thigh) until Wednesday.

Hall exited in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Lions and did not return to the field after being ruled out quickly. Braelon Allen went on to handle backfield duties for the remainder of the game and will be a top waiver wire add this week if Hall were to miss any time. Hall has gotten off to a bit of a slow start this season, rushing for 51-163-1 (3.2 YPC), but has caught all 10 of his targets for 102 scoreless yards. Allen would be a fringe RB2/RB3 in Week 4 against the Bears if Hall is held out.
Leo Chenal

WAS Linebacker #54

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports Commanders LB Leo Chenal will have season-ending surgery for a fracture in his neck.

Chenal was carted off the field in Sunday’s win over the Seahawks. This immediately looked like a serious injury after Chenal went down in the second quarter while trying to make a tackle. Chenal has feeling in all his extremities and is expected to make a full recovery, but his 2026 season is officially over. Chenal totaled nine tackles in the three games he appeared in this season.
Josh Oliver

MIN Tight End #84

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Vikings TE Josh Oliver is believed to have suffered a torn biceps in Week 3’s win over the Buccaneers.

Oliver will undergo tests to confirm the injury, but this would likely be a season-ender if the worst is confirmed. Oliver has caught three passes for 46 scoreless yards this season, but has been a key contributor in the running game since joining the Vikings in 2023. His 97 snaps are the second most among Vikings tight ends, behind T.J. Hockenson, with 68 of those snaps coming in run-blocking situations.
Brian Burns

NYG Outside Linebacker #0

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Giants fear LB Brian Burns suffered a torn ACL in Week 3’s win over the Titans.

It’s another tough blow to the G-Men, who lost Jaxson Dart in Week 2 due to a knee injury in Week 2 against the Rams. Burns was active for Week 3 despite dealing with an ankle injury, but exited early in the fourth quarter and did not return to the field. Once the injury is confirmed, Burns’ 2026 season will officially come to an end. The 28-year-old pass-rusher tallied four tackles this season and did not record a sack.
Austin Ekeler

WAS Running Back #30

Commanders re-signed RB Austin Ekeler.

Ekeler is fully recovered from a torn Achilles that ended his 2025 season after just two games. The 31-year-old running back returns to a familiar place in Washington and will sign to the 53-man roster, making him immediately eligible to play in Week 4. We expect him to have a bit of a ramp-up period before being active on game days, but Ekeler could end up having a meaningful role in a backfield that has struggled to get going through the first three weeks. Ekeler may be worth a stash in deeper leagues, but we’ll have to see what kind of role he has before we can consider putting him in lineups.
Jaylen Waddle

DEN Wide Receiver #17

Jaylen Waddle caught 2-of-7 targets for 10 yards in the Broncos’ Week 3 win over the Rams, adding 14 yards on one carry.

Waddle would also add a successful two-point reception in the third quarter to give him a slight boost in counting stats, although the 6.4-point effort left fantasy managers in desperate need of better production from their fourth-round selection in fantasy drafts. Waddle has now sandwiched poor fantasy outings with one usable game through three weeks. Fantasy managers are likely left to ride out the struggles of the Denver offense in hopes of greener pastures, which could come in a Week 4 showdown with the 49ers. Treat Waddle as an upside WR3, at present.
Pat Bryant

DEN Wide Receiver #13

Pat Bryant caught both targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos’ Week 3 win over the Rams.

Bryant also added a successful two-point reception in the third quarter to give him a usable fantasy week for the first time in 2026. He continues to play well behind Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle in an offense that has yet to find its footing with a new offensive play caller. He’ll be a difficult start in Week 4 against the 49ers.
Courtland Sutton

DEN Wide Receiver #14

Courtland Sutton caught 3-of-7 targets for 46 yards in the Broncos’ Week 3 win over the Rams.

Sutton tied for the team lead in targets while pacing the offense in yards, which highlights the struggles that persist in Davis Webb’s offense through three games. He will be off the FLEX radar ahead of a Week 4 showdown against the 49ers.