Now that we’re eight weeks into the 2026 NFL season, it’s a good time to roll out a new batch of Fantasy Football Power Rankings. Which offenses can we trust? Which offenses do we want to run from?
It’s a snow-globe league. You’ll notice a lot of changes from the early-September rankings that came out right before the season.
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32. Los Angeles Chargers (11 preseason)
I’d like to burn everything I wrote about the Chargers this summer, positive stuff. OC Mike McDaniel has turned out to be fool’s gold, the offensive line broke again, Justin Herbert lost his mojo. It would help if Ladd McConkey could stay healthy. The Chargers use three backs every week and you can’t trust any of them.
31. Tennessee Titans (32)
Cam Ward’s sophomore year has been a disappointment, though Carnell Tate has looked the part, when healthy, and Tony Pollard woke up two games ago. Ward, for the most part, has avoided negative plays, but he doesn’t make enough splash ones yet.
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30. Indianapolis Colts (12)
An offense built on bad ideas — Alec Pierce has never been healthy and Daniel Jones no longer has the running chops he needs to succeed. Jonathan Taylor’s stock will stay sturdy for one of two reasons — either he’ll be moved to a contending club, or he’ll find production against a soft second-half schedule. Still, we have to hold onto backup Seth McGowan for at least another week; see what happens.
29. Philadelphia Eagles (7)
Things weren’t going smoothly when Jalen Hurts was playing, but the offense is definitely unplugged without him. Of course every other key player seems to be hurt, too — Saquon Barkley is handling limited reps and DeVonta Smith has missed multiple games. The Eagles are a shrewd organization; they should work the phones over the next week and try to reload for the future.
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28. Washington Commanders (25)
The offensive line went kablooey and Terry McLaurin is also lost for the year. Jayden Daniels sometimes gets there on the ground, but it’s hard to make this passing game smell good. There isn’t a right answer in the backfield either, especially now that Jacory Croskey-Merritt is hurt. It’s no fun to watch the Commanders.
27. Miami Dolphins (31)
In a year with so many dead offenses, I’m trying to leave a light on for the Dolphins. Malik Willis has started to produce through the air of late, and he’s always bringing equity as a runner. Ollie Gordon II has been much better than I expected as the new RB starter.
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26. New Orleans Saints (26)
The backfield is a three-headed mess and Juwan Johnson disappeared after a fast first month. Tyler Shough often ends up with good scores, but somehow the Saints have just six points in the first quarter (hat tip, Evan Silva), a condemnation of the game-planning. At least Chris Olave has paid off his ADP.
25. Denver Broncos (14)
The Broncos can’t get anything going downfield, and failure has many co-parents. Bo Nix has regressed, but Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton aren’t separating, either. Jonah Coleman looks ready to take over in the backfield, assuming the Broncos don’t surprise the world and land someone like Jonathan Taylor.
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24. Baltimore Ravens (8)
It started off so beautifully — Zay Flowers roaming unchecked through the secondary at Indy, Lamar Jackson clicking in the Declan Doyle scheme. But Flowers and Jackson both got hurt quickly, and Jackson has since been reinjured, possibly done for the season. Even though the Ravens are 4-4, their season appears done, with backup QB Tyler Huntley also finished for 2026. Is it worth it to make a major QB trade, when your Super Bowl odds are basically zero? Derrick Henry, for the first time in his career, looks like a back in decline.
23. Cleveland Browns (29)
Deshaun Watson has been better downfield than expected, but he takes too many sacks for this offense to maintain buoyancy. The passing game is filled with talented kids — KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Harold Fannin Jr. — but Watson isn’t the right man to push them to their ceilings. Dylan Sampson is an interesting deep-league sleeper, a better pass-catcher than Quinshon Judkins.
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22. Minnesota Vikings (20)
Kyler Murray looks unfixable, and it’s fair to wonder if this passing game would look better with Carson Wentz playing QB. Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason are quality backs, but neither really moves the needle. The Minnesota defense chewed opponents up for several weeks, but the schedule is about to get nasty.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers (28)
Jaylen Warren was a summer right answer, even if he still shares more with Rico Dowdle than we’d like. Aaron Rodgers has also been competent, meshing with old friend Mike McCarthy. Give credit to Germie Bernard; he cracked the Rodgers Circle of Trust faster than anyone expected.
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20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (21)
The NFC South gives us bizarro football every year and this season is no different. All the teams are under .500 at the moment, but Tampa has the most momentum, riding an underrated defense, a road-grating offensive line and a deep stable of running backs. Baker Mayfield’s passing volume the last two weeks is a gigantic fluke, but there’s no reason for Tampa Bay to radically alter the script moving forward. Party like it’s 1977, guys. Run over people.
19. Houston Texans (23)
Most of what we expected in Houston hasn’t come to fruition. The defense, supposedly great, has been leaky. C.J. Stroud, QB on the spot, has been sharp. The running game and offensive line were suspect to open things up, and that’s played true to form. Nico Collins remains a dynamic player, but the Texans aren’t going out of their way to pepper him.
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18. Arizona Cardinals (22)
The other shoe finally dropped on Jacoby Brissett, not that Gardner Minshew has shown any staying power in his journeyman career. At least the Cardinals are concentrated when they look downfield, with Trey McBride dominating the target share and Michael Wilson (ribs aside) playable more often than not. Injuries have made a crowded running back room even more confusing, though Tyler Allgeier showed his best foot in Week 8. It’s looking like a lost season for rookie RB Jeremiyah Love.
17. Carolina Panthers (24)
Just when it looked like the Bryce Young breakout was upon us, he regressed — offensive line injuries and underperformance haven’t helped. Chuba Hubbard was a steal at his ADP, and Jalen Coker still goes down as a value pick, even as he’s not as consistent as we’d like.
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16. Las Vegas Raiders (27)
Ashton Jeanty was always a bad summer idea, between a bum ankle and the presence of rookie Mike Washington Jr. But it was still a shock to see Washington completely take over the running workload in Week 8. Was it a sea change, or was Jeanty given a soft benching for some out-of-school comments leading up to the game against the Jets? Kirk Cousins has played well enough — and the Raiders have been competitive enough — that Fernando Mendoza remains seated in the bullpen. Fantasy managers are probably better served if Cousins sticks as long as possible this year.
15. New York Giants (19)
Malik Nabers has justified the summer ADP and Isaiah Likely is a definite win at tight end. And all J.J. McCarthy needed, apparently, was a one-way ticket from Minnesota. The Giants aren’t in love with Cam Skattebo, which makes you wonder if they’ll explore any trades in the next few days. The weak NFC East is there for the taking.
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14. Seattle Seahawks (18)
The Seahawks have just one special offensive talent, but Jaxon Smith-Njigba can’t be stopped. The backfield is finally healthy and not a second too soon, as the 4-4 Seahawks are jostling for playoff positioning. The defense is still a common nightmare, even if the Bears solved it in Week 8.
13. New England Patriots (10)
A.J. Brown has been mostly hurt and ineffective when healthy, but Drake Maye had a sharp comeback after a nightmarish start. No one is especially popping in the backfield — TreVeyon Henderson has done little, Rhamondre Stevenson good not great, Corey Kiner along to complicate things. You’re going to want to draft TE Eli Raridon next year.
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12. Kansas City Chiefs (16)
Kenneth Walker III took over the offense immediately, though he’s on a touch pace that makes you nervous. Emmett Johnson is a mandatory get for Walker managers, even if you have to overpay. Rashee Rice isn’t a special talent downfield but he’s the best the Chiefs have. The Tyquan Thornton injury really hurt this team downfield.
11. New York Jets (30)
Geno Smith has been better than expected and the Jets might actually have too many good skill players. Can the Braelon Allen genie go back in the bottle when Breece Hall is healthy? How will Omar Cooper Jr. and Adonai Mitchell co-exist? At least the Jets are fun, even if the overall team remains dysfunctional.
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10. Atlanta Falcons (13)
Michael Penix Jr. isn’t anything special, but at least he’s better than Tua Tagovailoa. Bijan Robinson’s four-game touchdown slump goes down as a fluke, though the team needs to involve him more as a receiver. There is no pattern to the Kyle Pitts Sr. matrix.
9. Los Angeles Rams (4)
For all the ballyhoo about Sean McVay and a high-flying offense, the Rams have morphed into a boring fantasy unit. Oh, Puka Nacua is still dominant, and both Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are now playable weekly. But there’s no second wideout stepping forward since the Davante Adams injury, and the tight end room always feels like it’s 12 deep. Matthew Stafford didn’t even get to 200 yards passing the last two weeks, both L.A. wins.
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8. Jacksonville Jaguars (17)
The early part of the schedule was the difficult haul, and the Jaguars got through that just fine. Now Trevor Lawrence and friends can attack a marshmallow slate in the second half. Parker Washington is the legitimate No. 1 here, but he’s not treated as a true target hog. Bhayshul Tuten has been a clear right answer, though he might not be healthy for Week 9.
7. Dallas Cowboys (2)
The offense is still fun, even if it’s not as consistent as we’d like. Javonte Williams offers a weekly floor, and Ryan Flournoy is one of the best WR3s in the league. The Dallas defense is also a mess, which pushes the Cowboys into weekly pinball games. George Pickens hasn’t been quite as dynamic with CeeDee Lamb healthy all year.
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6. San Francisco 49ers (3)
They’re the current Super Bowl favorites, but that injured WR room is desperately calling for reinforcements. If Mike Evans limps off the field again, this offense could be in trouble. Christian McCaffrey’s receiving has been less efficient, but he’s still a weekly touchdown waiting to happen. George Kittle remains a medical marvel.
5. Green Bay Packers (15)
In a year where so many teams can’t pass and many others want to throw short, bless the Packers — they’re keeping the deep pass in football. Jordan Love has a good thing cooking with Christian Watson, Matthew Golden and Tucker Kraft — just keep these guys healthy. Josh Jacobs isn’t going to find running lanes behind a poor Green Bay offensive line, but volume and touchdown deodorant will keep him afloat.
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4. Buffalo Bills (6)
Josh Allen remains an unfair fantasy weapon, and James Cook III still scores just about every week, even with Allen doing his thing. A healthy DJ Moore is the difference between this offense being good and potentially nuclear, with Dalton Kincaid not far behind. Keon Coleman has looked improved, but his role vanishes when Moore is healthy.
3. Cincinnati Bengals (9)
At times the defense has been okay, at times it hasn’t been — it couldn’t stop Tennessee last week. So the Cincinnati carnival is basically back in business. Joe Burrow has pushed into the MVP chat, and his downfield tosses are primarily to the star receivers, with a little Mike Gesicki mixed in. Chase Brown has been a disappointment as a second-round pick, and you wonder if the Bengals would kick the tires on Jonathan Taylor.
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2. Chicago Bears (5)
There have been some bumps in the road — Colston Loveland started ice cold, Caleb Williams got hurt — but the Bears stayed the course and they’re humming now. Moving the ball easily at Seattle last week was a nifty validation. D’Andre Swift has turned into a nice value pick, and Luther Burden III and Loveland might pay off their expectant ADPs after all.
1. Detroit Lions (1)
Everything has played out how we wanted — stars at every position, a tight concentration, a poor defense, a favorable schedule. Many will point to the chaos of an NFL season as part of its charm, but sometimes it’s nice when a story stays on script, too.
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