NFL Fantasy Tools 2026: Projected Points, Start/Sit & Optimal Lineup
Weekly projected points for every NFL player, in both Full PPR and Half-PPR scoring, from the same projection engine behind our Premier League and Champions League tools. Rank quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, tight ends, kickers and defenses on one scale, and let the optimal-lineup solver pick the highest-scoring legal nine for the week.
These are redraft formats: no prices, no budget and no captain, so every decision is a start/sit call. That makes the projection the whole game - the only question each week is which nine of your players score most, and a number answers it better than a ranking someone typed on Tuesday.
Highest predicted points in NFL Full PPR 2026 right now, for Round 1.
| # | Player | Team | Pos | pP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs | Detroit Lions | RB | 21.5 |
| 2 | Ja'Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals | WR | 19.6 |
| 3 | Jalen Hurts | Philadelphia Eagles | QB | 19.6 |
| 4 | Puka Nacua | Los Angeles Rams | WR | 19.5 |
| 5 | Bijan Robinson | Atlanta Falcons | RB | 19.0 |
| 6 | Justin Herbert | Los Angeles Chargers | QB | 18.6 |
| 7 | Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens | QB | 18.3 |
| 8 | Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals | QB | 18.3 |
| 9 | Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | RB | 18.2 |
| 10 | Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills | QB | 18.0 |
Top 10 of the full pool — the complete ranking, with projected minutes, ownership and fixture difficulty, is on the player picks page.
Projections last updated 2026-09-10 01:17:34 UTC.
Your NFL fantasy toolkit
Every tool below reads one projection per player per week, rebuilt from team volume, usage priors and live betting markets rather than from last week's box score.
- Weekly projected points for every player, in Full PPR and Half-PPR
- Optimal lineup solver - the highest-scoring legal nine for the week
- Team planner to compare start/sit options side by side
- Schedule view with projections for the rest of the 18-week season
- Round-by-round player data - projected against actual, week after week
How the scoring works
Both formats use ESPN's standard scoring and differ in exactly one row: a reception is worth a full point in Full PPR and half a point in Half-PPR. That single row is why a high-volume slot receiver can outrank a big-play deep threat in one format and not the other, and it is why we publish both rather than one.
- Passing: 1 point per 25 yards, 4 per touchdown, -2 per interception
- Rushing and receiving: 1 point per 10 yards, 6 per touchdown
- Receptions: 1 point in Full PPR, 0.5 in Half-PPR
- Fumbles lost: -2 - two-point conversions: 2
- Defense: 1 per sack, 2 per interception, forced fumble or safety, 6 per touchdown
- Defense points allowed: 5 for a shutout, down to -3 for 35 or more
- Kicking: 1 per extra point, and 3, 4 or 5 per field goal by distance
Lineup rules
You start nine players a week and there is no bench, no budget and no captain - nothing is doubled and nothing is priced, so the lineup is decided purely on projected points. The season runs 18 weeks.
- Nine starters: quarterback, running backs, receivers, tight end, kicker and a defense
- Two legal shapes - three receivers and two backs, or two receivers and three backs
- No bench, no budget, no transfers to pay for and no captain
- 18 weeks, from the September kickoff through the regular season
Frequently asked questions
What are the best NFL fantasy start/sit picks this week?
Our player picks page ranks every player by projected points for the coming week in your scoring format, built from projected team volume, each player's usage share and the live betting market for the game. The table on this page shows the current top of that ranking.
What is the difference between Full PPR and Half-PPR?
Exactly one scoring row: a reception is worth a full point in Full PPR and half a point in Half-PPR. Everything else is identical. The practical effect is that high-volume, short-target receivers and pass-catching running backs are worth noticeably more in Full PPR, which is why we project both formats separately rather than adjusting one.
Is there a captain or a budget in these NFL formats?
No. Both are redraft formats with no prices, no budget and no captain, so no pick is doubled and no pick costs more than another. Every week is a pure start/sit decision, decided on projected points alone.
How are the NFL projections calculated?
We project team-level volume - plays, pass rate and expected scoring - from the betting market for each game, split that volume across the roster using each player's usage share, and convert the result into fantasy points under your scoring format. Projections update as lines, injuries and depth charts move through the week.
Are the NFL projections free?
You can see the top of the current week's ranking on this page for free. Full player projections, the optimal lineup solver and the team planner are included in the 7-day free trial - a card is required to start it, and you can cancel any time before it ends.