SportsLine Releases 2026 Fantasy Rankings After 10,000 Simulations

3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 1

Eight days before the 2026 NFL season opens, SportsLine published new fantasy rankings, cheat sheets and sleeper-breakout-bust picks after simulating the full season 10,000 times.
Josh Allen, Bijan Robinson, Puka Nacua and Trey McBride top the model's positional boards at QB, RB, WR and TE, respectively, with Allen's rushing floor and Robinson's dual-threat production highlighted.
The model also flags notable deviations from average draft position, ranking Dak Prescott third among quarterbacks ahead of more commonly drafted options like Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye.
SportsLine pitches the release on a track record of past calls, citing hits on Daniel Jones, Tetairoa McMillan and De'Von Achane in 2025 along with earlier sleeper picks such as A.J. Brown and Jonathan Taylor.