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Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season has finally arrived, and it’s time to begin making your first lineup decisions in fantasy football. Before locking in your lineup each week, it’s crucial to consider matchups, recent form, injuries, and other factors.
All of that is baked into our Week 1 fantasy football rankings below.
If you tend to stress over starting certain players or wait until the last minute to set your lineups, look no further than our weekly fantasy football rankings to make your decisions.
Below, we’ll highlight the best fantasy football options at each position in Week 1 with our fantasy football rankings, including quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and defense/special teams.
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All fantasy football rankings below use PrizePicks NFL fantasy scoring, which includes one point per reception (PPR). Players who historically catch more passes should get a slight discount if you are in non-PPR leagues.
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Week 1 QB Rankings
Here are our Week 1 quarterback rankings for the 2026 NFL season.
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Week 1 RB Rankings
Here are our Week 1 running back rankings for the 2026 NFL season.
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Week 1 WR Rankings
Here are our Week 1 wide receiver rankings for the 2026 NFL season.
Week 1 TE Rankings
Here are our Week 1 tight end rankings for the 2026 NFL season.
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Week 1 D/ST Rankings
Here are our Week 1 rankings for defense and special teams (D/ST).
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Ahead of Week 1, there are plenty of notable injuries we’ll need to keep tabs on throughout the week that could affect these rankings, including Ashton Jeanty, Jeremiyah Love, TreVeyon Henderson, and Rome Odunze. Besides those players potentially getting a boost if they’re healthy, their status for the first week of the season could alter the outlook on their teammates and the defenses they face.
With Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season set to kick off, which players stand out at each position in fantasy football?
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