The 10 players below all made a very strong first impression during the opening window of the preseason, potentially opening the door for larger roles as September arrives.
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Breakout candidates for all 32 teams
PFF identifies one breakout candidate for each of the 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season. Young players such as Armand Membou, Kelvin Banks Jr. and Walter Nolen…
Fantasy Football: Breakout running backs for drafts
Quinshon Judkins, Jonathon Brooks and Jacory Croskey-Merritt enter 2026 with opportunities to outperform their fantasy football ADPs. Judkins could benefit from Cleveland's rebuilt offensive line, while Brooks has…
2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: Half-PPR top 200 for drafts
Nathan Jahnke unveils his top 200 rankings for Half-PPR fantasy leagues for the 2026 NFL season.
2026 NFL defensive line rankings: Rams lead the league, Steelers and Texans open in top three
PFF ranks all 32 NFL defensive lines entering the 2026 season, with the Los Angeles Rams taking the top spot after adding Myles Garrett. The Houston Texans rank…
Reasons for optimism for all 32 NFL teams
PFF identifies the biggest reason for optimism for all 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season. From established stars such as Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson to ascending…
WR Keenan Allen Back For Another Year, Will Reportedly Sign With Colts
Keenan Allen isn't ready to call it a career just yet. The six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver is set to return for his 14th NFL season. Allen, 34,…
NFL Catchup: Rams Stars Sidelined, Cowboys Eye DB Depth, More Injury Updates
As NFL teams transition to Week 2 of preseason, training camp activities continue to roll on — and that means we've got plenty of injury updates. New York…
The Browns Are Young And Talented And Have A QB Plan (Sort Of)
BEREA, Ohio — There were 10 NFL head coaching jobs available this past offseason and most of those teams either had a franchise quarterback, or a clear plan…
Former Ravens Super Bowl Champion O.J. Brigance Dies After ALS Battle
O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before waging an unyielding battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, has died. He was 56. The Ravens announced…
