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~VOL. 21 SEPTEMBER 2026~

 

FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT 101 

 A successful 2026 fantasy football draft starts with prioritizing high-value wide receivers or elite running backs regardless a PPR league or not in the first round while waiting until the later rounds to secure a top-tier quarterback. Years of past top QB's like Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Patrick Mahomes were top priorities because of their explosive swiss style point scoring. That is not the way to build a fantasy team of the present years. Now it is all about getting the most points out of your top 3 round picks. Don't just fill positions on your roster, the fill ins come round 10 and beyond.

Based on a 12 team standard format the following is what you will experience and have for decisions to be had and made.

Top-5 First-Round Targets:

Jahmyr Gibbs 

Ja'Marr Chase 

Bijan Robinson 

Puka Nacua 

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

 

 

2026 PPR Draft Class Scenario  

 Because PPR (Point Per Reception) format rewards volume, targets, and backfield pass-catching, your draft needs to prioritize high-floor wide receivers and dual-threat running backs. Players and positions are organized by rounds to give you the highest-probability targets as you build your roster.

Rounds 1–2: 

  • Running Backs: Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, James Cook

  • Wide Receivers: Ja'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson

  • PPR Tactical Note: If you pick in the top 3, take Gibbs or Robinson. If you pick late taking an elite WR first, then pairing them with a pass-catching back on the turn.

 

Rounds 3–4: 

  • Wide Receivers: Nico Collins, Drake London, Zay Flowers, AJ Brown (may go level above).

  • Running Backs: Kenneth Walker III, Chase Brown, Kyren Williams

  • Tight Ends: Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Sam LaPorta (may fall to next level of rounds)

  • PPR Tactical Note: This is the prime zone to grab Bowers or McBride. Locking down an elite tight end gives you a massive weekly points advantage in PPR over managers streaming the position.

 

Rounds 5–7: 

  • Quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen (very well can be drafted in level above)

  • Running Backs: Rachaad White, Isiah Pacheco, D'Andre Swift

  • Wide Receivers: Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas Jr., Malik Nabers, Tank Dell 

  • PPR Tactical Note: If one of the top 4 dual-threat quarterbacks slips to Round 5, take them. Otherwise, wait until Round 8 or 9. Use this zone to scoop up situational running backs who catch 4+ passes per game.

     

Rounds 8–11: 

  • Quarterbacks: Caleb Williams, Kyler Murray, Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence

  • Running Backs: Marshon Lloyd (Sky is the limit with Josh Jacobs out), Jaylen Warren, Tyjae Spears.

  • Wide Receivers: Xavier Worthy, Rome Odunze, Keon Coleman, Alec Pierce

  • Tight Ends: Dalton Kincaid, Jake Ferguson, Kyle Pitts (easily drafted early)

       

Rounds 12+: Sleepers & Bench Stashes!

  • Cam Skattebo: Highly efficient system fit with massive late-round target upside.

  • Ray Davis: Premium high-value handcuff in an explosive offense.

  • Demario Douglas: Low-ADPs asset who operates as a safety valve for short targets.

  • Dontayvion Wicks: High routes-run per snap ratio with elite red-zone conversion metrics.

  • This is when Kickers and Defenses are to be picked NOW and only NOW as they will be 2 of the constant add/drops through out your season.  

 

SUMMARY FOR SUCCESS...

 Target the "Pass-Catching Back" they are a premium being worth near 3x's more than a carry in PPR formats. Prioritize backfields where running backs are heavily involved in the short passing game.

 Wait on Quarterback because the drop-off from Tier 1 to Tier 2 quarterbacks is historically narrow this year. If you miss out on the elite dual-threat rushers in Round 5, safely wait until Rounds 8–10 to grab high-floor passers like Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence.

 

 Lets us know who and what round you drafted your stud or sleeper in a comment section below!