2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: Analysis for players ranked 13-24 in Half-PPR - Yahoo Sports

What the report says

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Hayden Winks published the second installment of his 2026 fantasy football top-36 overall rankings series on July 21, focusing on players ranked 13 through 24 for half-PPR formats. The article follows an earlier breakdown of the top 12 and frames this tier as tightly grouped, with Winks warning that small preseason differences can become more meaningful once the NFL season begins.

In the portion available, Winks opens with several running backs. He ranks Miami Dolphins back De’Von Achane as RB7, noting his strong recent fantasy production and efficiency while flagging uncertainty around changes in Miami’s coaching and quarterback setup. Winks says Achane’s receiving role should remain central to his value, particularly in full-PPR formats, and points to Miami’s offensive line as a supporting factor.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is listed as RB8. Winks emphasizes Cook’s rushing workload, efficiency and continued fit alongside Josh Allen in a high-scoring Bills offense. He also notes limits on Cook’s ceiling because of modest reception totals and Allen’s role near the goal line, while still describing him as a low-end to mid-range RB1 in formats that reward rushing.

The article also discusses Las Vegas Raiders back Ashton Jeanty at RB9 and Baltimore Ravens veteran Derrick Henry at RB10. Winks argues Jeanty’s rookie season was hurt by poor blocking and offensive conditions, but says coaching and line changes could improve his outlook. For Henry, Winks acknowledges age-related risk but says his recent Ravens production and rushing efficiency make a major decline difficult to assume from the evidence presented.