Fantasy Football Almanac In 2026: What’s Next?
Fantasy Football Almanac In 2026
I wanted to take some time to share a more complete update on where things stand — not just with the 2026 Fantasy Football Almanac, but with everything around it.
This isn’t a launch post, and there’s nothing to buy yet. The book isn’t ready, and I’m not trying to push anything here. This is simply an update for those of you who have been following along, reading the site, and using the Almanac over the past few seasons.
There’s quite a bit happening right now, much of it behind the scenes, and I think this is a good moment to step back and explain how things are progressing and where this is all heading.
If you’ve been reading the site recently, you’ve probably noticed that things are starting to expand. That’s intentional. This offseason feels different, and it’s the first time I’m approaching this with the mindset that it could become something much bigger.
Quick Answer
The 2026 Fantasy Football Almanac is currently in progress, with all foundational work complete heading into the NFL Draft. This includes finalized 2025 workshare data, coaching analysis, early projections, and updated depth charts. The remaining process focuses on post-draft adjustments, final projections, and completing player profiles, with the book expected to be finished in May.
At a Glance: 2026 Fantasy Football Almanac Status
| Category | Status | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Workshare Data | Complete | 2025 player usage has been cleaned and adjusted for accuracy |
| Coaching Analysis | Complete | Offensive systems evaluated, including major coordinator changes |
| Early Projections | Complete | Initial projections built and ready for refinement |
| Depth Charts | Updated | Reflect current rosters after free agency |
| Writing Progress | Underway | Stable teams and player profiles already in development |
| NFL Draft Impact | Pending | Will drive final projection adjustments and role changes |
| Final Timeline | On Track | Expected completion in May |
The NFL Draft Is the Next Major Turning Point
Like most of you, I’m looking forward to the NFL Draft next week.
From a fantasy perspective, this is always one of the most important checkpoints of the offseason. Up to this point, most of the work is about building a foundation — cleaning data, establishing projections, and understanding how teams are structured coming out of free agency.
The draft is where that structure gets tested and assumptions change. It’s where depth charts shift in meaningful ways. And in some cases, it’s where entire player outlooks need to be re-evaluated.
This is also why understanding broader strategy matters more than reacting to individual moves. If you already have a structured approach to roster construction, something I break down in How to Build a Balanced Fantasy Football Roster (2026 Strategy Guide), it becomes much easier to adjust when new information comes in.
The important thing is that everything leading up to this point is already in place. The underlying stats are built. The projections exist. The depth charts reflect what we know today. Now it becomes a process of adjustment.
Where the 2026 Almanac Stands Right Now
As of now, the 2026 Fantasy Football Almanac is in a strong position. All of the foundational work is complete. The workshare data from the 2025 season has been finalized and adjusted. Coaching changes have been analyzed. Early projections have been built and tested. Depth charts have been updated through free agency.
From here, the remaining work falls into a few clear areas. The first is adjusting projections after the NFL Draft. The second is finalizing depth charts once teams settle into their post-draft rosters. The third is completing and refining player writeups across all teams.
This is also the stage where a lot of the underlying strategy work starts to translate into something usable. The same principles that show up in articles like Fantasy Football Sleepers vs Busts: How to Identify the Difference in 2026 are being applied directly within the Almanac itself.
I’m currently on track to have the book finished in May. That timeline has been consistent so far, and assuming the draft doesn’t introduce anything unexpected that significantly delays things, it should hold. As always, I’ll share updates as we get closer to that point.
Why This Year Feels Different
This is probably the most important part of this update.
Up to this point, the Almanac has been something I’ve built alongside everything else going on (family comes first, day job comes second and Almanac comes third). It’s been consistent, it’s grown each year, but it hasn’t been treated as a primary focus.
That’s starting to change.
This year, I’m approaching this as something that could realistically become a full-time effort. That shift changes how I think about everything — the book itself, the content around it, and how everything connects together over the course of the year.
You’re already starting to see the early stages of that on the site, especially with the expansion into deeper strategy-based content like Fantasy Football Risk Management: Floor vs Ceiling Drafting Strategy and Fantasy Football Late Round Strategy: How Championships Are Won After Round 10.
There’s more structure now, and a clearer direction behind what’s being built.
Moving Toward a Year-Round Offering
One of the biggest changes coming this year is the move toward a more consistent, year-round system.
I’m in the process of finalizing a Patreon offering that will include three tiers of membership. I’ll share more details on that separately once everything is set, but the general idea is straightforward.
I want to provide more value, more consistently, and at a lower price point than what most comparable services are offering.
That doesn’t mean adding content for the sake of adding content. It means focusing on what actually helps you make better decisions, whether that’s during your draft or throughout the season.
More importantly, the goal is to build something that complements the strategy foundation already being built across the site — the same type of thinking that shows up in articles like How to Identify Breakout Players in Fantasy Football (2026 Strategy Guide).
The Almanac as a System, Not Just a Book
One thing I want to continue emphasizing — and expanding on — is that the Almanac is not just a collection of rankings. The goal has always been to build a system.
That system includes how players are evaluated, how roles are defined, how projections are constructed, and how those projections translate into actual draft and roster decisions.
Rankings are part of that, but they’re not the end point. What matters is understanding why those rankings exist and how to use them.
For example, when you look at player breakouts, they shouldn’t feel random. They should feel like the result of identifiable patterns — usage trends, role expansion, and offensive context.
Situations like Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 2025 ascension fall into that category. From a structural standpoint, the indicators were there well before the breakout (which is why I recommended everyone draft him with their 3rd round pick regardless of what their team looked like to that point).
That’s the level of clarity I want to continue building into the Almanac.
Improving Communication and Updates
Another area that’s changing this year is communication.
Up to this point, a lot of the email and update process has been handled manually. That works at a small scale, but it becomes difficult to manage as things grow.
I’m in the process of moving everything over to a new email system that will streamline how updates are handled.
Moving forward, when you sign up for free updates, you’ll automatically be added to the list. There won’t be any manual management on my end, and there won’t be delays in getting information out.
More importantly, the system is built to scale. It can handle a larger audience, send updates more efficiently, and provide a better overall experience. It’s one of those behind-the-scenes changes that supports everything else being built.
The Website Expansion You’re Seeing
The expansion of the site is intentional, and it’s going to continue. Right now, I’m in more of a build phase. There’s a lot of content being created, a lot of structure being put in place, and a lot of groundwork being laid for what this can become over time.
You’ll probably continue to see a steady flow of new articles on the main site — generally one to two per week — focused on strategy, decision-making, and draft preparation.
At the same time, the deeper layer of content will likely move into Patreon.
That allows the main site to stay clean, useful, accessible (and free), while also giving me the flexibility to go deeper for those who want it.
Where the Projection Model Is Headed
This is probably the most interesting part of the process right now, at least from my perspective.
I’m currently working on integrating my projection methodology with historical NFL play-by-play data. I have full play-by-play data going back to 2016, and the goal is to merge that with the workshare framework that’s already in place.
What that does is add a much deeper layer of context.
Instead of relying primarily on high-level trends, it allows for more detailed analysis of how players are actually used within specific situations. That includes things like situational usage, play-level tendencies, and how roles evolve depending on game script.
Once that integration is complete, it should significantly improve the accuracy of projections, particularly on the workshare side.
More importantly, it strengthens the overall system — the same system that supports strategy-based decisions across the board.
The Shift Toward In-Season Content
In-season content is something I’ve largely stayed away from in the past. Not because it isn’t valuable, but because it requires time and consistency that I haven’t been able to commit to.
If this continues to grow, that changes.
Better projections and better systems create the opportunity for more useful in-season content. And that’s where a lot of the real edge exists — not just in drafting, but in how you manage your team week to week.
I’m not fully there yet, but that’s the direction this is moving.
The Long-Term Vision
If I had to simplify the long-term vision, it would be this:
Take the best elements of what services like Warren Sharp and PFF provide — structure, data, and analysis — and make it fully focused on fantasy football.
That means building something that goes beyond rankings and beyond surface-level advice. Something that gives you a clearer understanding of how teams operate, how players are used, and how those factors translate into fantasy outcomes.
But always tied back to one goal: Helping you make better decisions.
My Final Thoughts
There’s a lot happening right now, even if most of it isn’t visible yet.
The 2026 Almanac is on track. The foundation is complete, and the next phase begins with the NFL Draft.
At the same time, the scope of what this can become is expanding.
The book is still the core of it, but it’s no longer the only piece.
If you’ve been following along, you’re seeing the early stages of that expansion now — both in the Almanac itself and in the growing library of strategy content across the site. I’ll continue to share updates as things progress, especially as we move through the draft and closer to publication.
For now, I just wanted to give a clear picture of where things stand and where this is going. The next time you’ll hear from me, you will likely be receiving the message from my new email system and I will be discussing next week’s NFL draft!
About The Fantasy Football Almanac
The Fantasy Football Almanac is an independent fantasy football publication built on structured analysis, tier-based rankings, and disciplined draft strategy. Every season, we evaluate coaching changes, offensive scheme shifts, usage trends, historical hit rates, and risk profiles to create a comprehensive draft framework designed to reduce mistakes and increase long-term consistency. The Almanac is not driven by hot takes or weekly hype cycles — it is built around probability, roster construction principles, and value-based decision-making.
While the analysis is detailed enough for experienced fantasy managers, the system is intentionally structured so beginners can apply it immediately. In fact, many first- and second-year players have used the Almanac’s tier models and draft frameworks to compete with — and often outperform — long-time league veterans. Whether you’re drafting from the early slot, managing turn picks, or navigating positional runs, the Fantasy Football Almanac provides a clear, repeatable process from Round 1 through your final pick.
For more information on Rankings, see our Fantasy Football Rankings hub which starts to see more year-focused rankings in June. Also be sure to check out the Fantasy Football Strategy hub for tips and tricks for both beginners and seasoned fantasy football veterans.
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