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Sports Illustrated Names Josh Allen #1 in 2026 Fantasy Rankings

5/6/2026

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Josh Allen Leads

Sports Illustrated released its 2026 fantasy football rankings, placing Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills quarterback, at #1.
The rankings list Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons running back, as the top running back and Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver, as the top receiver.
Fantasy analyst Michael Fabiano compiled the rankings, which rank Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback, at #2 and Drake Maye, New England Patriots quarterback, at #3.

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Joe Brady Coach

Joe Brady will serve as the Buffalo Bills’ head coach and offensive playcaller in 2026.
The Bills’ offense is projected to run 61.8 plays per game, ranking eighth in the league.
Projected drop-back attempts will comprise 56.8% of plays, placing the team 28th in the NFL.
General manager Brandon Beane and Brady announced load-management for tight end Dalton Kincaid after his PCL injury limited him to 55% of snaps.

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Bills Hire Brady

The Bills fired Sean McDermott, head coach, after playoff losses and hired head coach Joe Brady.
An anonymous NFL executive said the Bills’ window closed and warned England will regress while quarterback Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid stay toughest.
Josh Allen, quarterback, 29, remains viewed as capable because top quarterbacks often play into their 30s.
The article says the Bills’ championship prospects will be clear only after future playoffs.

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Josh Allen Leads

Sports Illustrated released its 2026 fantasy football rankings, placing Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills quarterback, at #1.
The rankings list Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons running back, as the top running back and Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver, as the top receiver.
Fantasy analyst Michael Fabiano compiled the rankings, which rank Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback, at #2 and Drake Maye, New England Patriots quarterback, at #3.

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