Seahawks Nation just took a gut punch, watching our boys fall 17-7 to the Cowboys. It’s tough to swallow that L when we’re all fired up for the new season, expecting nothing but aggressive play from Coach Macdonald’s squad. That kind of performance is a stark reminder that every game counts, even early on.
But while we’re picking up the pieces from that disappointing loss, the rest of the NFL world is deep into fantasy football prep. The data wizards over at SportsLine have just dropped their 2026 positional rankings, after simulating the entire NFL season a staggering 10,000 times. And listen, these guys know their stuff. Last year, their model nailed Daniel Jones’ huge season and even called Tetairoa McMillan’s breakout campaign. They’ve got a track record of identifying sleepers like Derrick Henry in 2019 and Christian McCaffrey in 2018. When these numbers talk, you better listen up before your draft.
When it comes to quarterbacks, the model is screaming one name louder than any other: Josh Allen. The guy is in a league of his own, finishing first or second in positional points for an unbelievable six straight years. Yeah, even with his fewest passing yards (3,668) and passing touchdowns (25) last season, he still ended up as the No. 1 fantasy QB. That’s just wild, right? It shows how high his floor is. The 2024 NFL MVP also stacks up 41 rushing touchdowns over the last three years, which is second most in the league regardless of position, and he’s had at least 500 rushing yards in seven of his eight NFL seasons. He’s an absolute cheat code. Lamar Jackson comes in at number two, even after a “down year” in 2025 due to injuries and attrition. The model still sees him as explosive as anyone, but Allen is clearly the top dog with an ADP of No. 19 overall. Good luck getting him though, because only one manager can snag him. After that, you’re looking at alternatives like Drake Maye (ADP 50), Dak Prescott (61), and Jalen Hurts (67).
So, while we’re all hoping our Seahawks can shake off that 17-7 stumble against Dallas, get ready to dive deep into your fantasy drafts. The numbers don’t lie, especially at QB. If you can’t get Josh Allen, you better have a bulletproof plan B. For our Hawks, though? It’s about getting back to work and showing the Emerald City the kind of football we know they can play. We need a bounce-back, pronto!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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