Josh Allen Tops CBS Sports 2026 NFL Offensive Rankings
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- Josh Allen topped CBS Sports' 2026 quarterback rankings, with the article highlighting a "tight race" at running back as the most debated offensive position.
- The 12-person CBS Sports panel — Zach Pereles, Jared Dubin, Tyler Sullivan, Jordan Dajani, Josh Edwards, Kevin Steimle, Garrett Podell, R.J. White, Carter Bahns, Mike Renner, JP Acosta, and Douglas Clawson — used a weighted voting system awarding 10 points for first-place votes down to 1 point for 10th-place votes.
- Trevor Lawrence (Jaguars) and Caleb Williams (Bears) tied as the top vote-getters among quarterbacks outside the top 10, each receiving 4 points with a highest individual rank of 10th.
- At offensive tackle, Rashawn Slater (Chargers) earned 10 total points despite a highest individual ranking of just 7th, making him the most-agreeed-upon near-miss at the position.
- Ashton Jeanty (Raiders) led the running backs "also receiving votes" list with 8 points, followed by Breece Hall (Jets) at 6 points.
- Zach Frazier (Steelers) was the highest vote-getter among interior offensive linemen outside the top 10, accumulating 11 points with a peak individual rank of 6th.
Why it matters: With NFL training camps opening in late July, these rankings seed early 2026 season narratives around MVP favorites and positional hierarchies. The split votes on players like Slater — who garnered 10 total OT points without a single voter placing him higher than 7th — reveal how unsettled several offensive depth charts remain across the league.
