The Athletic Launches 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit With 5-Player Draft Assistant
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 4
The Athletic Launches 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit With 5-Player Draft Assistant
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 4
Summary
Drafts for the 2026 fantasy football season are underway, and The Athletic has rolled out a draft kit centered on rankings, projections, sleepers and a customizable cheat sheet.
A new Draft Assistant lets users compare up to five players side by side, adding scouting reports, rankings and point projections for use before or during drafts.
Jake Ciely’s tools anchor the package, which also includes dynasty and rookie rankings, IDP lists, printable sheets, strategy guides and value targets across positions.
The Athletic said the kit will keep expanding weekly — and often daily — until the first regular-season game, making it a live resource through the end of draft season.