Way Too Early QB and RB Rankings for 2026

Way Too Early QB and RB Rankings for 2026

Author: Matthew Berry | Audacy April 2, 2026 Duration: 52:03

April 2: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay (@croucherJD), Connor (@ConnorJRogers), and Lawrence (@LordDontLose) reveal a unique drink free candidate and react to Kirk Cousins reportedly joining the Raiders before diving into Matthew’s way too early QB and RB rankings for the upcoming season. Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Caleb Williams headline the QB conversation, while Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, and Chase Brown highlight the running backs. The show wraps up with the early best bets from the crew on 2026 Offensive Player of the Year.

(1:10) – Matthew explains why UConn basketball drinks for free and finds another way to throw backup Producer Pete under the bus

(7:20) – Rotoworld Player News: Kirk Cousins reportedly agrees to deal with Raiders

(11:35) – QB Rankings: Malik Willis, Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams, Patrick Mahomes, Jaxson Dart, Matthew Stafford

(31:25) – RB Rankings, Pt. 1: Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown

(47:30) – RB Rankings, Pt. 2: Quinshon Judkins, Kenneth Gainwell, James Conner

(50:15) – Last Call: Best bets for 2026 Offensive Player of the Year

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