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Wisconsin ranks third in national fantasy football search interest for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:49 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Wisconsin ranks third in national fantasy football search interest for 2026

Summary

A study conducted by RotoGrinders lists Wisconsin as the third most fantasy football-obsessed state in the country ahead of the 2026 NFL season kickoff. The analysis examined Google search volume for fantasy-specific terminology across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Wisconsin recorded 517.01 searches per 100,000 residents, trailing only Washington, D.C., at 929.87 and Minnesota at 661.88. The state's search activity significantly exceeded the national average of 370.7 per 100,000 people. Fantasy enthusiasts in the region are finalizing draft selections as the league prepares to begin its regular season. The opening game of the 2026 schedule is a Super Bowl 60 rematch between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, set to air this Wednesday at 7:20 p.m.

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By the Numbers

•Wisconsin ranks third nationally with 517.01 fantasy-related searches per 100,000 residents.
•Washington, D.C. and Minnesota occupy the top two positions in the study.
•Mississippi recorded the lowest search volume among all states at 167.90 per 100,000 people.
•The 2026 NFL season starts Wednesday with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks.

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What they're saying

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(WFRV) – As the NFL Season gets set to kick off on Wednesday night, many fans are getting in their last-minute fantasy football drafts. Fantasy Football remains a highly popular game for fans of all teams, and that’s especially true in Wisconsin, where a recent study by RotoGrinders says the Badger State is the 3rd […]
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