NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026: Five things voters got wrong

Key Points:

• Myles Garrett has been named the No. 1 player in the NFL for 2026, becoming the second pass rusher to earn this honor and the first No. 1 player to switch teams in the offseason, now playing for the Los Angeles Rams alongside former No. 1 Aaron Donald.
• The ranking faced criticism for underrepresenting Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks, who had only three players listed despite key contributors like Devon Witherspoon and Leonard Williams, while rivals Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers had more representatives.
• Quarterback rankings sparked debate, notably Lamar Jackson's drop to No. 69 despite being a two-time MVP, explained by his injury-plagued season, while Matthew Stafford was arguably snubbed by being ranked below Josh Allen despite superior stats.
• The placement of running backs raised questions, particularly Christian McCaffrey's No. 5 ranking behind Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, with critiques focusing on McCaffrey's lower rushing efficiency despite a high workload and receiving contributions.
• Interior linemen and rookies were notably underrepresented, with few offensive and defensive interior linemen making the top 100, and only two rookies from the 2025 draft class included, prompting concerns about the recognition of these critical positions and emerging talent.