Early Week 2 fantasy football rankings (2026)

Key Points:

• Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season showcased surprising fantasy football performances, including Bryce Young outscoring several other quarterbacks combined and rookie running backs outperforming veterans like Christian McCaffrey.
• Quarterback risers for Week 2 include Saints' Tyler Shough, who has scored over 17 fantasy points in seven straight games, and Panthers' Bryce Young, who has averaged 19.7 points over his last eight games.
• Running back sleepers to watch are 49ers' Kaelon Black, who out-carried McCaffrey in Week 1, Texans' Woody Marks, who led in snaps despite David Montgomery getting more carries, and Packers' Chris Brooks, a potential lead back with Josh Jacobs out.
• Wide receiver risers include 49ers' Deebo Samuel Sr., Saints' Devaughn Vele, Eagles' Dontayvion Wicks, Browns' Denzel Boston, and Dolphins' Caleb Douglas, all showing strong snap counts and target shares in Week 1.
• Tight end sleepers highlighted are Steelers' Pat Freiermuth, who increased his snap share and red zone targets, and Jets' Kenyon Sadiq, a high-upside athlete recovering from surgery and worth a flyer in deep leagues.