Welcome to the 2026 Preseason All-Robio Projections. If you think I put a lot of thought into this, you’re wrong. But that doesn’t mean I’m wrong.
I have for you the first-team, second-team and third-team All-Robio teams. Plus, I have the Sleeper All-Robio team. These are all players currently ranked outside CBS’s top-10, who I believe can make an All-Robio team.
Michael has the most fist-team All-Robio players with two. However, Colby leads the pack with five total players on all three teams. Everyone ended up with at least one projected All-Robio player.
FIRST-TEAM ALL-ROBIO TEAM
QB – Josh Allen (Eric)
Thanks to both his arm and legs, Allen continues to have the highest ceiling among all quarterbacks. There’s no reason to pass for 5,000 if you run for 800 yards and deliver double-digit rushing TDs. It also doesn’t hurt that the Bills added a new weapon with DJ Moore. The only knock on Allen is that he’s always been great at home, so-so on the road. Last year at home, Allen averaged 420 points per game (failing to top 300 just once, topping 500 three times). On the road, he averaged 226 points per game (topping 300 only once). That’s a nearly 200-point drop in production on the road.
If Allen can land the top spot, it would be his fourth career first-team award, tying him for most with Peyton Manning.
RB – Jahmyr Gibbs (Don)
For two years now, I’ve said Gibbs is the best back in football. The problem was, the Lions kept him locked into a timeshare with David Montgomery. Well, Monty is gone to Houston and the only backup running backs currently not on the IR are Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors. If Gibbs is given the meat of the carries, he’s going to top 2,200 yards this year. He’s my projected league MVP in 2026.
RB – Bijan Robinson (Michael)
I know, it’s boring. I got the top two running backs in every metric as the two earning a first-team All-Robio. Sorry, I’m not a Trump supporter. I just can’t ignore reality. Robinson is an elite running back and receiver. With Tua as QB, the passing game isn’t going to be great, so Robinson should be handed the ball a ton, especially with Tyler Allgeier gone. If this pans out, this means Dudelove will finish the year with two 1st-team All-Robio players.
WR – Ja’Marr Chase (Rich B)
Nacua and Smith-Njigba were the two big studs last year and are projected to finish 1-2 this season, but I’m riding with Chase. Despite losing Burrow for a ton of games last year, the Cincy wideout still managed 1,412 yards, thanks to a career high 185 targets. However, he only caught 67%, which is low for an elite receiver. If Burrow is healthy, look for Chase’s reception total to top 150 and his TD total to be 12+.
WR – Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Bob)
Despite the fact JSN hasn’t led Bob to a championship, he is proving to be one of the greatest sleeper keepers in league history. He’s coming off back-to-back All-Robio seasons. Last year he had nearly 1,800 yards receiving, averaging a stud-like 15.1 yards per catch. He did catch 10 touchdowns last year, which is fine, but I’d like to see that number go up.
TE – Tre McBride (Michael)
Boring, I know. But the man has 237 catches over the last two years. That’s more than every other player except Ja’Marr Chase. Last year he had a career high 126 receptions, 1,239 yards and ten scores. This year, the Cardinals have improved the QB spot a little, but also improved the running back spot, which should make life easier for McBride.
PK – Brandon Aubrey (Colby)
Despite kicking some massively long field goals last year, Aubrey was so-so (for him at least) 11-of-17 from 50+ last year. He was 24-of-27 the previous two seasons. Look for that number to improve, as he’ll get plenty of opportunities on a Dallas offense that can move the ball as long as Dak is upright.
D/ST – Rams (Robio)
Modern day defense is all about the D-line. The Rams defensive line features Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald, Byron Young and Kobie Turner. All four of those dudes are Pro Bowl worthy rushers.
SECOND-TEAM ALL-ROBIO TEAM
QB – Jayden Daniels (Colby)
He played only seven games last year and even when he did suit up, he never looked like the guy who dominated the league in 2025. As far as I know, he’s healthy again. If so, he should be able to use those legs and gain about 800 yards on the ground, more than capable of leading all quarterbacks in rushing. On top of that, he’s got a new weapon in Diggs and, word is, a backfield more capable of protecting him. Besides, he’s on Colby’s team. The man has five 1st-team All-Robio quarterbacks since 2017. I refuse to doubt the man when it comes to arms.
RB – Jonathan Taylor (Colby)
He’s a great running back, who will get nearly every touch out of his backfield, while the quarterback play is good enough to keep the defenses honest. I see little reason, barring injury, why he won’t deliver another 1,800 yards and 18 touchdowns again in 2026. I know the injury risk is always going to hang over his shoulder pads, but when healthy, this guy is Adrian Peterson in a Colts uniform.
RB – James Cook (Rich C)
The Buffalo offense is just too good not to include James Cook on one of these lists. The man had over 1,900 total yards last year (1,621 on the ground) and he’s scored 32 touchdowns the past two seasons. He averaged 5.2 yards per carry in 2025 and he’s in the prime of his career (26 years old). Look for Cook to cook again in 2026.
WR – Amon-Ra St. Brown (Jeff)
You know what you’re getting with him. Plenty of targets and a good amount of receptions. He has four straight season with over 100 catches and double digit touchdowns. He’s been great, but he’s not really included in the elite conversation. Why? He’s had just one 1,500 yard season and he’s never caught more than 119 balls. The truly great ones can produce 150 catches for 1,700 yards. At 26, in the prime of his career, this may be the year he finally does both.
WR – Puka Nacua (Robio)
I believe Nacua is the best receiver in football. I also believe he’s either going to get suspended for a few games due to off-the-field nonense or karma is going to step in and bite him in the ass with an injury that knocks him out for a month. If not, he could easily approach 1,700 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2026.
TE – Brock Bowers (Rich B)
Bowers might just be the top tight end. I only have him lower than McBride due to expected targets. However, when healthy, the man is a stud. Supposedly, Kirk Cousins will be the starter this season in Vegas. Whoever is throwing the ball, they’re going to know that Bowers is far and away the best hands on this team.
PK – Jason Myers (Colby)
The dude attempted 48 field goals last year. That’s tied for most last year with Ka’imi Fairbairn and both are tied for fourth most in league history. Look for him to get a few more attempts from 50+, which will help him secure an All-Robio award.
D/ST – Texans (Eric)
Because Anderson and Danielle Hunter are two stud edge-rushers, this team can get to the quarterback without blitzing. On top of that, Derek Stingley, Kamari Lassiter, Calen Bullock and Jalen Pitre make up the best secondary in the business.
THIRD-TEAM ALL-ROBIO TEAM
QB – Joe Burrow (Jeff)
He’s not a runner like Allen and Daniels, but he’s more than capable of lighting it up from the air. The trick is, he needs to stay on the field. He missed nine games last year and seven in 2023. With Chase, Higgins and the pass-catching Brown at his disposal, a healthy Burrow is more than capable of throwing for 5,000 yards and 40+ scores.
RB – Kenneth Walker III (Griff)
Listen, I’ve always believed Walker was an overrated back. His projections are typically larger than his results. He’s never had double-digit touchdowns and prior to averaging 4.7 yards per rush in 2025, he averaged 4.1 and 3.8 yards per carry in 2023-2024. That’s not good numbers. Yet, he’s landed in what could be the best opportunity for him this year. He’s now the true alpha in Kansas City and with Mahomes coming off a series injury, they’re going to need to protect him. The best way to do that, is to run the ball. Walker may not be great, but he’s going to get a ton of touches and that’s what matters the most in this fantasy league.
RB – Chase Brown (Rob M)
In my final All-Robio spot at running back, I’m passing on big names like McCaffrey (health), Achane (shit offense), Henry (age) and Barkley (just because) to go with Brown. Last season, Chase was the top dog in Cincy’s backfield and he wasn’t too bad, piling up over 1,000 yards rushing. He did that with Burrow missing a ton of games. What I like about him are his receiving numbers. Again, with a crappy QB for half the season, he still managed 69 receptions. However, to really earn this spot over someone like CMC, he’s going to need to get more out of his rushes. For his career, he only averages about 4.3 yards per carry. The great ones need to be near five yards per carry.
WR – A.J Brown (Rich B)
For whatever reason, Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown were not on the same page the last two seasons. Brown has the tools to be elite, but continues to just be DK Metcalf-lite. Well, he’s out of Philly and he’s got what is arguable his best passing quarterback of his career. He should be motivate to put up one final great season as a wideout.
WR – Chris Olave (Colby)
Last year Olave started at wideout with Tyler Shough as the starting QB. In those ten games, he caught 66 balls for 780 yards and six scores. If they produce like that over a full season, Olave will finish with 112 catches, 1,326 yards and ten scores. Yet, I think he’ll produce even more. Yeah, I said it. Shough looked a lot better at the end of 2025 and I suspect the Saints offense to be even better this season.
TE – Tyler Warren (Rob M)
The consensus is that the third best tight end in football is Loveland or maybe Fannin or a healthy Kittle, but I love Warren. As a rookie last year, Warren finished with 112 targets, 76 catches, 816 yards and four scores. He did that, despite hitting a freshman wall in week 14. He only had 133 yards in his final five games. Yet, with Taylor being the focal point of the offense and Pierce running deep routes, if Danny Dimes is back and healthy, Warren should continue to find space in the middle and he could lead the Colts in receptions.
PK – Harrison Mevis (Matt)
The Rams were excellent last year scoring in the red zone. This is why Mevis, playing in nine games, only attempted 13 field goals. Stamford is still great, but he’s getting older and that back ain’t getting better. Look for the Rams to settle for more field goals this year.
D/ST – Vikings (Griff)
I’m picking the Vikings over the Broncos. They may not have the name-brand defenders like other teams, but they have Brian Flores, who is one of the best defensive coordinators out there. He’s also one of the most aggressive, mixing up blitzes better than anyone.
SLEEPER ALL-ROBIO TEAM
- Must be a player currently not ranked among the top-10 in CBS projections.
QB – Jaxson Dart (Jeff)
Like everyone else, first things first, Dart needs to stay on the field. If he does, he’s got both Naber and Skattebo back, plus an upgrade at tight end (Likely). The line is also improved, so he should be able to stay on his feet longer. Yet, despite the concussion concerns, Dart just needs to let his feet work their magic. He’s an excellent scrambler, capable of turning a broken play into a 20-yard gain. If he’s not afraid to run, he’s going to add up plenty of fantasy points this year. He just needs to study Russell Wilson and learn how to slide.
RB – Jadarian Price (Bob)
This might be one of the craziest situations in football this year. Price, who played at Notre Dame, was the Seahawks first round pick, despite the fact he never started a single game in college. Backing up Jeremiyah Love, he rushed for 6.2 yards per carry last year and earn All-American honors as a backup RB and an elite kick returner. Now he enters the pros in a perfect situation. He joins a Seattle team, fresh off a Super Bowl win, with their two top backs either gone or not available. I wouldn’t expect Charbonnet back for at least 6-8 games. This gives Price plenty of time to establish himself as the starter. If he can, he could be a sleeper All-Robio back.
RB – Cam Skattebo (Colby)
Last year he only played in eight games, starting a little more than half. He’s coming off a pretty bad combo of injuries and the Giants backfield is a little crowded with Tracy and Harris, but for those of us who watched Skattebo last year and saw him play in college, we know he can do things those two can’t. If the Giants line is remotely better as expected, he could end up being a stud back with 1,200 yards rushing and 500 receiving. The key for him earning an All-Robio will be the TDs. Who will the Giants give the ball to on the goal line? If it’s Cam, then Colby is golden with six potential All-Robio players.
WR – CeeDee Lamb (Robio)
CBS has him ranked as the 11th best wideout, so he’s not much of a sleeper, but he could end up doing great things this year. I think people are sleeping on Lamb. Last year he missed games, was never 100%, yet still had over 1,000 yards receiving. The problem was, Pickens was so much better, with over 1,300 yards and ten scores. Look for Lamb to regain his hold of the top spot in Dallas. Anything short of 1,400 yards and ten scores would be disappointing.
WR – DeVonta Smith (Matt)
According to CBS, Smith is the 20th ranked receiver, which seems very low. The Eagles dumped Brown, which means Smith is the unquestionable alpha at receiver. Now, he has never really proven that he deserves that title. He’s always been good, producing three 1,000-yard seasons over the last four years. Yet, the Eagles passing game hasn’t always been something worth watching. This year, they have a new offensive coordinator, who can hopefully ignite a fire in the passing game.
TE – Juwan Johnson (Rich C)
Once again, I’m riding the “Saints offense will be better” wave in 2026. Johnson was pretty decent last year, catching 77 balls for 889 yards. What killed his fantasy stats were the lack of touchdowns. He finished with just three. If he can get that up to eight, he will be in contention for an All-Robio award.
PK – Harrison Butker (Michael)
If Mahomes isn’t fully recovered, the offense will struggle. Plus, this team lacks a true goal line running back, so this team could see less touchdowns and more field goals. Butker is a d-bag, but he’s an awfully good kicker.
D/ST – Jaguars (Don)
Jacksonville has elite pass rushers in Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker. Travis Hunter should be much approved at corner. Best yet, they have a very favorable schedule playing in the AFC South.