NFL Playoff Fantasy Rankings 2026: Players to Draft by Position

The NFL playoff player pool is small — only 14 teams — so every pick matters. Here are the top 50 players to target in your 2026 playoff fantasy draft.

Top 10 Overall

1. Patrick Mahomes — QB — The playoff GOAT. More postseason TDs than anyone his age.
2. Josh Allen — QB — Dual-threat monster in January football.
3. Tyreek Hill — WR — Explosive in elimination games.
4. Travis Kelce — TE — The most reliable playoff target in history.
5. Derrick Henry — RB — Playoff running back king.
6. CeeDee Lamb — WR — Top WR in the game.
7. Saquon Barkley — RB — Elite running back talent.
8. Ja'Marr Chase — WR — Big-game playmaker.
9. Lamar Jackson — QB — MVP-caliber rushing upside.
10. Brock Purdy — QB — Clutch performer for the 49ers.

QB Rankings

In playoff fantasy, QBs score the most points. Draft at least 2 strong quarterbacks from the 14 playoff teams.

RB Rankings

Running backs with heavy workloads thrive in cold-weather playoff games. Volume is king — target bell-cow backs.

WR/TE Rankings

Target WRs and TEs on teams likely to advance to the Super Bowl — more games means more scoring opportunities. Read our position strategy guide for detailed tiers.