Jeremiyah Love

Jeremiyah Love enters 2026 as one of the most exciting fantasy rookie running backs, and the upside is obvious: Arizona spent the No. 3 overall pick on him, which strongly points to a featured role and immediate fantasy relevance. Early projections have him in the RB2 range with real RB1 upside if the workload matches the draft capital, and some recent outlooks have him around 1,000 rushing yards, 50-plus catches, and double-digit total touchdowns.

The biggest near-term concern is health. Love is dealing with a high ankle sprain suffered in preseason action, and recent reports say he will miss at least a week of practice and is unlikely to play the rest of the preseason. The Cardinals have left open the possibility of a Week 1 return, but the injury makes his opening-week status something fantasy managers should watch closely.

When healthy, Love looks like the kind of back who can produce right away because of his draft status, likely workload, and pass-catching ability. Recent fantasy projections from multiple outlets suggest a path to around 200 fantasy points in standard scoring formats, which would make him a strong weekly starter in most leagues.

The bottom line is that Love is still a high-upside target for 2026 fantasy football, but his current ankle injury adds some early-season risk. If he’s active for Week 1, he profiles as a confident start with top-15 running back potential; if he’s limited or eased in, managers should expect a slightly slower start before the ceiling takes over.