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Heath Cummings updates 2026 fantasy football wide receiver tiers

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:49 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Heath Cummings updates 2026 fantasy football wide receiver tiers
Summary

Heath Cummings released his updated 2026 fantasy football wide receiver tiers on August 19. The first tier includes Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Puka Nacua, each projected to score over 18 fantasy points per game. Injuries and performance fluctuations influenced the rankings, impacting Jordyn Tyson's position following a hamstring injury. Cummings also highlights the impact of quarterback changes on players like CeeDee Lamb and Justin Jefferson. The analysis provides insights for drafting strategies in upcoming fantasy football leagues.

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  • •Chase, Smith-Njigba, St. Brown, and Nacua lead the top tier.
  • •Tyson's injury affects his ranking; he may miss early season games.
  • •Lamb and Jefferson's rankings consider their new quarterback situations.
  • •Cummings predicts multiple players could break into top tiers based on health.
  • •Fantasy drafts will be influenced by these updated projections.
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  • 2:49 PMCBS Sports — Heath Cummings' 2026 Fantasy football wide receiver tiers 2.0: Injuries and veteran signings shake things up
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Updated version of Heath's 2026 wide receiver tiers

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