Tate Leads Rookie Race as Coleman Gains Ground

Carnell Tate tops the rookie Offensive Rookie of the Year fantasy rankings, with his receiving production for the Tennessee Titans putting him ahead of a group of challengers. Through seven games, he had 34 catches for 413 yards, the most receiving yards among the 2026 rookies. His Week 4 performance included nine receptions for 145 yards, and he was averaging more than seven targets per game.

Cleveland Browns receivers Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion were placed among the closest challengers. Boston had 26 receptions for 409 yards and three touchdowns in eight games. Concepcion had 33 catches for 352 yards, plus 34 rushing yards on nine attempts.

Coleman has gained attention in Denver after a standout game against Kansas City in Week 8. In four games, he had 30 carries for 134 yards and two rushing touchdowns, along with nine catches for 97 yards. Against the Chiefs, he touched the ball 15 times for 104 yards from scrimmage and a score.

Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love’s production includes 268 rushing yards on 76 carries, 36 receiving yards and two touchdowns, but an injury threatens to interrupt his season. Seattle’s Jadarian Price returned from injured reserve for Week 9 and had 12 touches in a shared workload.

New York Jets receiver Omar Cooper Jr. and Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson round out the ranking’s longer-shot group. Cooper had 248 receiving yards and two touchdowns in four games; Johnson had 237 receiving yards and a touchdown, including a 128-yard receiving game against Denver in Week 8.