Week 1 fantasy football QB rankings begin with Joe Burrow at No. 1 against Tampa Bay, followed by Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts.

Our Week 1 fantasy football WR rankings start with Ja’Marr Chase at No. 1 against Tampa Bay. Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and CeeDee Lamb complete the top five. Justin Jefferson follows at WR6,

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is one of several key players whose status is in question this week. Check out the latest rankings for every position.

We're breaking down how some key backfield splits shook out in Week 1 for fantasy football.

Loveland enters Week 1 at TE2, and the matchup gives him an opportunity to justify that aggressive ranking immediately. Carolina allowed the second-most yards per target to tight ends last season, creating a favorable spot for one of the primary pieces in Chicago’s passing game.

Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

Sep 8, 2026 at 3:57 pm ET • 3 min read Last year at this time, we were so excited to see the 2025 rookie running back class in action. What we did not expect was that Dylan Sampson and Jacory Croskey-Merritt would be the only backs to finish top 20 in Week 1

The first Sunday of the 2026 NFL season is here, and eight games are underway in the early window. Twenty-six teams will play today, capped by Giants and Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Follow along with The Athletic for live scores,