Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Bryan M. Bennett, Greg Fiume, Ben Jackson / Getty ImagesJuly 20, 2026 7:35 am EDT Updated The wait for the 2026 fantasy football season is finally over, and drafts are underway.Luckily, The Athletic’s draft kit includes everything you need to dominate your draft (or auction), from rankings and player projections to sleepers and breakouts. And of course, there’s the Cheat Sheet, a fully customizable tool that allows you to input our league settings and get a set of rankings and point projections unique to your team — all from the mind of Jake Ciely, who is among the most accurate prognosticators in the game.Each week (and often day) until the first regular-season game, this kit will continue to expand, so check back often for updates.
Rankings and projections2026 fantasy football player rankings
Ciely’s constantly updated fantasy rankingsCustomizable draft projections and cheat sheet
Input your league’s scoring settings with Jake Ciely’s customizable tool.Dynasty and rookie-only rankings
Post-NFL Draft rankings updates for dynasty and rookies.Breakouts and bustsBreakouts: QB and TE | RB | WR
