We’re on to Week 17 of the NFL season, so it’s time to make our fantasy football lineup decisions. Remember to consider where you drafted each player, head-to-head matchup, and recent performance when choosing your Start/Sit players.
Every fantasy football week, I’ll rank 35 quarterbacks, 60 running backs, 75 wide receivers, 32 tight ends, 32 defenses, and 20 kickers. There will also be a top-150 FLEX ranking available. Injured players are denoted with “INJ."
The focus here is on half-point (0.5) per reception formats with one starting quarterback, as noted by the league settings below. I am currently 30th in the FantasyPros Expert Accuracy Contest, finishing in the top six in Weeks 5, 6, and 14.
Fantasy Football Rankings 2022: League Settings
- Lineup: 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex (RB/WR/TE ), 1 K, 1 DST
- Standard 0.5 PPR Scoring
- 1 point per 10 Rushing/Receiving Yards
- 4 points per passing TD
- -1 point per Interception
- 6 points per Rushing/Receiving TD
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QB Rankings for Week 17 Fantasy Football
PRk | Quarterback | TM | POS | OPP | Tier |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Josh Allen | BUF | QB | @ CIN | 1 |
2 | Justin Fields | CHI | QB | @ DET | 1 |
3 | Patrick Mahomes II | KC | QB | vs DEN | 1 |
4 | Joe Burrow | CIN | QB | vs BUF | 2 |
5 | Jared Goff | DET | QB | vs CHI | 2 |
6 | Dak Prescott | DAL | QB | @ TEN | 2 |
7 | Gardner Minshew II | PHI | QB | vs NO | 3 |
8 | Kirk Cousins | MIN | QB | @ GB | 3 |
9 | Daniel Jones | NYG | QB | vs IND | 3 |
10 | Justin Herbert | LAC | QB | vs LAR | 3 |
11 | Trevor Lawrence | JAC | QB | @ HOU | 3 |
12 | Russell Wilson | DEN | QB | @ KC | 4 |
13 | Aaron Rodgers | GB | QB | vs MIN | 4 |
14 | Brock Purdy | SF | QB | @ LV | 4 |
15 | Mike White | NYJ | QB | @ SEA | 4 |
16 | Deshaun Watson | CLE | QB | @ WAS | 4 |
17 | Tom Brady | TB | QB | vs CAR | 4 |
18 | Geno Smith | SEA | QB | vs NYJ | 4 |
19 | Carson Wentz | WAS | QB | vs CLE | 5 |
20 | Teddy Bridgewater | MIA | QB | @ NE | 5 |
21 | Mac Jones | NE | QB | vs MIA | 5 |
22 | Sam Darnold | CAR | QB | @ TB | 5 |
23 | Baker Mayfield | LAR | QB | @ LAC | 5 |
24 | Desmond Ridder | ATL | QB | vs ARI | 5 |
25 | Tyler Huntley | BAL | QB | vs PIT | 5 |
26 | Davis Mills | HOU | QB | vs JAC | 5 |
27 | Nick Foles | IND | QB | @ NYG | 5 |
28 | Kenny Pickett | PIT | QB | @ BAL | 5 |
29 | Andy Dalton | NO | QB | @ PHI | 5 |
30 | Jarrett Stidham | LV | QB | vs SF | 5 |
31 | David Blough | ARI | QB | @ ATL | 5 |
32 | Joshua Dobbs | TEN | QB | vs DAL | 5 |
33 | Taylor Heinicke | WAS | QB | vs CLE | 5 |
34 | Jacoby Brissett | CLE | QB | @ WAS | 5 |
35 | Trace McSorley | ARI | QB | @ ATL | 5 |
Jared Goff is an elite fantasy option in a projected shootout at home. Goff has thrown 20 of his 26 touchdowns in the friendly confines of Ford Field this season.
Aaron Rodgers has a good matchup at home against a vulnerable Vikings pass defense, but he’s failed to hit 15 fantasy points in four straight games, so temper your expectations.
Geno Smith has fallen off lately, with two consecutive finishes outside the top 12 in fantasy. It’s hard to trust him against a tough Jets pass defense.
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RB Rankings for Week 17 Fantasy Football
PRk | Running Back | TM | POS | OPP | Tier |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Saquon Barkley | NYG | RB | vs IND | 1 |
2 | Dalvin Cook | MIN | RB | @ GB | 1 |
3 | Austin Ekeler | LAC | RB | vs LAR | 1 |
4 | Christian McCaffrey | SF | RB | @ LV | 2 |
5 | Joe Mixon | CIN | RB | vs BUF | 2 |
6 | Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | RB | vs MIA | 2 |
7 | James Conner | ARI | RB | @ ATL | 2 |
8 | Nick Chubb | CLE | RB | @ WAS | 2 |
9 | David Montgomery | CHI | RB | @ DET | 2 |
10 | Cam Akers | LAR | RB | @ LAC | 2 |
11 | Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | RB | @ TEN | 2 |
12 | Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS | RB | vs CLE | 2 |
13 | Leonard Fournette | TB | RB | vs CAR | 2 |
14 | AJ Dillon | GB | RB | vs MIN | 3 |
15 | Travis Etienne Jr. | JAC | RB | @ HOU | 3 |
16 | Tyler Allgeier | ATL | RB | vs ARI | 3 |
17 | Miles Sanders | PHI | RB | vs NO | 3 |
18 | Alvin Kamara | NO | RB | @ PHI | 3 |
19 | Kenneth Walker III | SEA | RB | vs NYJ | 3 |
20 | Josh Jacobs | LV | RB | vs SF | 3 |
21 | Aaron Jones | GB | RB | vs MIN | 3 |
22 | Najee Harris | PIT | RB | @ BAL | 3 |
23 | Jerick McKinnon | KC | RB | vs DEN | 3 |
24 | J.K. Dobbins | BAL | RB | vs PIT | 3 |
25 | D'Andre Swift | DET | RB | vs CHI | 3 |
26 | Devin Singletary | BUF | RB | @ CIN | 3 |
27 | D'Onta Foreman | CAR | RB | @ TB | 3 |
28 | Zonovan Knight | NYJ | RB | @ SEA | 4 |
29 | Jamaal Williams | DET | RB | vs CHI | 4 |
30 | Isiah Pacheco | KC | RB | vs DEN | 4 |
31 | Rachaad White | TB | RB | vs CAR | 4 |
32 | Zack Moss | IND | RB | @ NYG | 4 |
33 | Hassan Haskins | TEN | RB | vs DAL | 4 |
34 | Raheem Mostert | MIA | RB | @ NE | 4 |
35 | Latavius Murray | DEN | RB | @ KC | 4 |
36 | James Cook | BUF | RB | @ CIN | 4 |
37 | Jeff Wilson Jr. | MIA | RB | @ NE | 4 |
38 | Gus Edwards | BAL | RB | vs PIT | 4 |
39 | Michael Carter | NYJ | RB | @ SEA | 4 |
40 | Chuba Hubbard | CAR | RB | @ TB | 4 |
41 | Cordarrelle Patterson | ATL | RB | vs ARI | 4 |
42 | Joshua Kelley | LAC | RB | vs LAR | 5 |
43 | Samaje Perine | CIN | RB | vs BUF | 5 |
44 | Khalil Herbert | CHI | RB | @ DET | 5 |
45 | Deon Jackson | IND | RB | @ NYG | 5 |
46 | Kareem Hunt | CLE | RB | @ WAS | 5 |
47 | Kenneth Gainwell | PHI | RB | vs NO | 5 |
48 | JaMycal Hasty | JAC | RB | @ HOU | 5 |
49 | Malik Davis | DAL | RB | @ TEN | 5 |
50 | Jaylen Warren | PIT | RB | @ BAL | 5 |
51 | Royce Freeman | HOU | RB | vs JAC | 5 |
52 | Marlon Mack | DEN | RB | @ KC | 5 |
53 | Alexander Mattison | MIN | RB | @ GB | 5 |
54 | Tyrion Davis-Price | SF | RB | @ LV | 5 |
55 | Dare Ogunbowale | HOU | RB | vs JAC | 5 |
56 | Kyren Williams | LAR | RB | @ LAC | 5 |
57 | Rex Burkhead | HOU | RB | vs JAC | 5 |
58 | Jordan Mason | SF | RB | @ LV | 5 |
59 | Chase Edmonds | DEN | RB | @ KC | 5 |
60 | David Johnson | NO | RB | @ PHI | 5 |
Saquon Barkley has seen increased usage in the passing game lately, totaling 18 targets in his last two games. He’s the top running back on the slate in a favorable game script against the Colts.
It’s wheels up for Brian Robinson this week. Not only does he face the Browns defense (30th in Rush DVOA), but Antonio Gibson has been ruled out, so expect a heavy workload.
Tyler Allgeier is now firmly in the circle of trust as a rock-solid RB2. He’s had an impressive rookie season, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. The Cardinals rank 27th in Rush DVOA.
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WR Rankings for Week 17 Fantasy Football
PRk | Wide Receiver | TM | POS | OPP | Tier |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | WR | @ GB | 1 |
2 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | WR | vs CHI | 1 |
3 | Stefon Diggs | BUF | WR | @ CIN | 1 |
4 | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | WR | vs BUF | 1 |
5 | Tyreek Hill | MIA | WR | @ NE | 1 |
6 | Keenan Allen | LAC | WR | vs LAR | 2 |
7 | Chris Godwin | TB | WR | vs CAR | 2 |
8 | A.J. Brown | PHI | WR | vs NO | 2 |
9 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | WR | @ TEN | 2 |
10 | Tee Higgins | CIN | WR | vs BUF | 2 |
11 | DeVonta Smith | PHI | WR | vs NO | 2 |
12 | Jaylen Waddle | MIA | WR | @ NE | 2 |
13 | Davante Adams | LV | WR | vs SF | 2 |
14 | DK Metcalf | SEA | WR | vs NYJ | 3 |
15 | Garrett Wilson | NYJ | WR | @ SEA | 3 |
16 | Drake London | ATL | WR | vs ARI | 3 |
17 | Jahan Dotson | WAS | WR | vs CLE | 3 |
18 | Amari Cooper | CLE | WR | @ WAS | 3 |
19 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC | WR | vs DEN | 3 |
20 | DJ Chark Jr. | DET | WR | vs CHI | 3 |
21 | Jerry Jeudy | DEN | WR | @ KC | 3 |
22 | Mike Williams | LAC | WR | vs LAR | 3 |
23 | Mike Evans | TB | WR | vs CAR | 3 |
24 | DJ Moore | CAR | WR | @ TB | 3 |
25 | Terry McLaurin | WAS | WR | vs CLE | 3 |
26 | Allen Lazard | GB | WR | vs MIN | 3 |
27 | Christian Kirk | JAC | WR | @ HOU | 3 |
28 | Brandon Aiyuk | SF | WR | @ LV | 3 |
29 | Gabe Davis | BUF | WR | @ CIN | 3 |
30 | Chris Olave | NO | WR | @ PHI | 3 |
31 | Courtland Sutton | DEN | WR | @ KC | 3 |
32 | Jakobi Meyers | NE | WR | vs MIA | 3 |
33 | Diontae Johnson | PIT | WR | @ BAL | 3 |
34 | Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | WR | @ NYG | 3 |
35 | Brandin Cooks | HOU | WR | vs JAC | 4 |
36 | Tyler Lockett | SEA | WR | vs NYJ | 4 |
37 | Curtis Samuel | WAS | WR | vs CLE | 4 |
38 | Zay Jones | JAC | WR | @ HOU | 4 |
39 | Donovan Peoples-Jones | CLE | WR | @ WAS | 4 |
40 | George Pickens | PIT | WR | @ BAL | 4 |
41 | Marquise Brown | ARI | WR | @ ATL | 4 |
42 | Romeo Doubs | GB | WR | vs MIN | 4 |
43 | Michael Gallup | DAL | WR | @ TEN | 4 |
44 | Adam Thielen | MIN | WR | @ GB | 4 |
45 | Isaiah Hodgins | NYG | WR | vs IND | 4 |
46 | Darius Slayton | NYG | WR | vs IND | 4 |
47 | Joshua Palmer | LAC | WR | vs LAR | 4 |
48 | Rashid Shaheed | NO | WR | @ PHI | 4 |
49 | Russell Gage | TB | WR | vs CAR | 4 |
50 | Greg Dortch | ARI | WR | @ ATL | 4 |
51 | Richie James Jr. | NYG | WR | vs IND | 4 |
52 | Kendrick Bourne | NE | WR | vs MIA | 4 |
53 | K.J. Osborn | MIN | WR | @ GB | 4 |
54 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | KC | WR | vs DEN | 4 |
55 | Van Jefferson | LAR | WR | @ LAC | 4 |
56 | Tyler Boyd | CIN | WR | vs BUF | 4 |
57 | Chris Moore | HOU | WR | vs JAC | 5 |
58 | Elijah Moore | NYJ | WR | @ SEA | 5 |
59 | Kadarius Toney | KC | WR | vs DEN | 5 |
60 | Christian Watson | GB | WR | vs MIN | 5 |
61 | Treylon Burks | TEN | WR | vs DAL | 5 |
62 | Alec Pierce | IND | WR | @ NYG | 5 |
63 | Mack Hollins | LV | WR | vs SF | 5 |
64 | Parris Campbell | IND | WR | @ NYG | 5 |
65 | Tutu Atwell | LAR | WR | @ LAC | 5 |
66 | Terrace Marshall Jr. | CAR | WR | @ TB | 5 |
67 | Isaiah McKenzie | BUF | WR | @ CIN | 5 |
68 | Hunter Renfrow | LV | WR | vs SF | 5 |
69 | Corey Davis | NYJ | WR | @ SEA | 5 |
70 | Noah Brown | DAL | WR | @ TEN | 5 |
71 | Jauan Jennings | SF | WR | @ LV | 5 |
72 | Jameson Williams | DET | WR | vs CHI | 5 |
73 | Marvin Jones Jr. | JAC | WR | @ HOU | 5 |
74 | Demarcus Robinson | BAL | WR | vs PIT | 5 |
75 | Demarcus Robinson | BAL | WR | vs PIT | 5 |
This sets up as a good opportunity for Amon-Ra St. Brown to hit his ceiling. The last time he faced the Bears, he went off for 10 catches and 119 yards.
DeVonta Smith has been a consistent producer over the last four games, culminating in a huge performance against the Cowboys, where he went off for eight catches, 113 yards, and two touchdowns. He’s a top-12 option this week.
Look out for Jahan Dotson, who has come alive in recent weeks, posting a 23.76% target share while averaging over 18 fantasy points per game. We can fire him up as a Top-20 wideout.
TE Rankings for Week 17 Fantasy Football
PRk | Tight End | TM | POS | OPP | Tier |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Travis Kelce | KC | TE | vs DEN | 1 |
2 | George Kittle | SF | TE | @ LV | 2 |
3 | T.J. Hockenson | MIN | TE | @ GB | 2 |
4 | Mark Andrews | BAL | TE | vs PIT | 2 |
5 | Dallas Goedert | PHI | TE | vs NO | 3 |
6 | Evan Engram | JAC | TE | @ HOU | 3 |
7 | Dawson Knox | BUF | TE | @ CIN | 3 |
8 | Darren Waller | LV | TE | vs SF | 3 |
9 | Dalton Schultz | DAL | TE | @ TEN | 3 |
10 | Tyler Higbee | LAR | TE | @ LAC | 3 |
11 | David Njoku | CLE | TE | @ WAS | 4 |
12 | Pat Freiermuth | PIT | TE | @ BAL | 4 |
13 | Cole Kmet | CHI | TE | @ DET | 4 |
14 | Taysom Hill | NO | TE | @ PHI | 4 |
15 | Noah Fant | SEA | TE | vs NYJ | 4 |
16 | Gerald Everett | LAC | TE | vs LAR | 4 |
17 | Juwan Johnson | NO | TE | @ PHI | 4 |
18 | Daniel Bellinger | NYG | TE | vs IND | 4 |
19 | Logan Thomas | WAS | TE | vs CLE | 4 |
20 | Tyler Conklin | NYJ | TE | @ SEA | 5 |
21 | Jordan Akins | HOU | TE | vs JAC | 5 |
22 | Cade Otton | TB | TE | vs CAR | 5 |
23 | Hayden Hurst | CIN | TE | vs BUF | 5 |
24 | Chigoziem Okonkwo | TEN | TE | vs DAL | 5 |
25 | Robert Tonyan | GB | TE | vs MIN | 5 |
26 | Hunter Henry | NE | TE | vs MIA | 5 |
27 | Trey McBride | ARI | TE | @ ATL | 5 |
28 | Jelani Woods | IND | TE | @ NYG | 5 |
29 | Mike Gesicki | MIA | TE | @ NE | 5 |
30 | Shane Zylstra | DET | TE | vs CHI | 5 |
31 | Austin Hooper | TEN | TE | vs DAL | 5 |
32 | Foster Moreau | LV | TE | vs SF | 5 |
George Kittle has been a league-winner at tight end this season, combining for 213 yards and four touchdowns in his last two games. He has cemented his position as the overall TE2.
Dawson Knox has caught fire lately, combining for 177 yards and three touchdowns in his last three games. You can safely start him as a top-7 tight end in this spot.
Tyler Higbee came out of nowhere for nine catches, 94 yards, and two touchdowns last week. He’s now found the end zone in consecutive games, making him a viable top-10 option.
Flex Rankings for Week 17 Fantasy Football
PRk | FLEX | TM | POS | OPP | Tier |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Saquon Barkley | NYG | RB | vs IND | 1 |
2 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | WR | @ GB | 1 |
3 | Dalvin Cook | MIN | RB | @ GB | 1 |
4 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | WR | vs CHI | 1 |
5 | Austin Ekeler | LAC | RB | vs LAR | 1 |
6 | Christian McCaffrey | SF | RB | @ LV | 1 |
7 | Joe Mixon | CIN | RB | vs BUF | 1 |
8 | Stefon Diggs | BUF | WR | @ CIN | 1 |
9 | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | WR | vs BUF | 1 |
10 | Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | RB | vs MIA | 1 |
11 | Tyreek Hill | MIA | WR | @ NE | 1 |
12 | James Conner | ARI | RB | @ ATL | 1 |
13 | Nick Chubb | CLE | RB | @ WAS | 1 |
14 | David Montgomery | CHI | RB | @ DET | 1 |
15 | Cam Akers | LAR | RB | @ LAC | 1 |
16 | Travis Kelce | KC | TE | vs DEN | 1 |
17 | Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | RB | @ TEN | 1 |
18 | Keenan Allen | LAC | WR | vs LAR | 1 |
19 | Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS | RB | vs CLE | 1 |
20 | Chris Godwin | TB | WR | vs CAR | 1 |
21 | Leonard Fournette | TB | RB | vs CAR | 1 |
22 | A.J. Brown | PHI | WR | vs NO | 1 |
23 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | WR | @ TEN | 1 |
24 | Tee Higgins | CIN | WR | vs BUF | 1 |
25 | AJ Dillon | GB | RB | vs MIN | 1 |
26 | Travis Etienne Jr. | JAC | RB | @ HOU | 2 |
27 | Tyler Allgeier | ATL | RB | vs ARI | 2 |
28 | Miles Sanders | PHI | RB | vs NO | 2 |
29 | DeVonta Smith | PHI | WR | vs NO | 2 |
30 | Alvin Kamara | NO | RB | @ PHI | 2 |
31 | Kenneth Walker III | SEA | RB | vs NYJ | 2 |
32 | Jaylen Waddle | MIA | WR | @ NE | 2 |
33 | Josh Jacobs | LV | RB | vs SF | 2 |
34 | Davante Adams | LV | WR | vs SF | 2 |
35 | DK Metcalf | SEA | WR | vs NYJ | 2 |
36 | Garrett Wilson | NYJ | WR | @ SEA | 2 |
37 | Drake London | ATL | WR | vs ARI | 2 |
38 | Jahan Dotson | WAS | WR | vs CLE | 2 |
39 | Amari Cooper | CLE | WR | @ WAS | 2 |
40 | Aaron Jones | GB | RB | vs MIN | 2 |
41 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC | WR | vs DEN | 2 |
42 | DJ Chark Jr. | DET | WR | vs CHI | 2 |
43 | Najee Harris | PIT | RB | @ BAL | 3 |
44 | Jerick McKinnon | KC | RB | vs DEN | 3 |
45 | Jerry Jeudy | DEN | WR | @ KC | 3 |
46 | Mike Williams | LAC | WR | vs LAR | 3 |
47 | Mike Evans | TB | WR | vs CAR | 3 |
48 | DJ Moore | CAR | WR | @ TB | 3 |
49 | J.K. Dobbins | BAL | RB | vs PIT | 3 |
50 | Terry McLaurin | WAS | WR | vs CLE | 3 |
51 | D'Andre Swift | DET | RB | vs CHI | 3 |
52 | Allen Lazard | GB | WR | vs MIN | 3 |
53 | Devin Singletary | BUF | RB | @ CIN | 3 |
54 | Christian Kirk | JAC | WR | @ HOU | 3 |
55 | George Kittle | SF | TE | @ LV | 3 |
56 | Brandon Aiyuk | SF | WR | @ LV | 3 |
57 | D'Onta Foreman | CAR | RB | @ TB | 3 |
58 | Gabe Davis | BUF | WR | @ CIN | 3 |
59 | Chris Olave | NO | WR | @ PHI | 3 |
60 | T.J. Hockenson | MIN | TE | @ GB | 3 |
61 | Courtland Sutton | DEN | WR | @ KC | 3 |
62 | Zonovan Knight | NYJ | RB | @ SEA | 3 |
63 | Jamaal Williams | DET | RB | vs CHI | 3 |
64 | Jakobi Meyers | NE | WR | vs MIA | 4 |
65 | Mark Andrews | BAL | TE | vs PIT | 4 |
66 | Diontae Johnson | PIT | WR | @ BAL | 4 |
67 | Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | WR | @ NYG | 4 |
68 | Brandin Cooks | HOU | WR | vs JAC | 4 |
69 | Isiah Pacheco | KC | RB | vs DEN | 4 |
70 | Tyler Lockett | SEA | WR | vs NYJ | 4 |
71 | Curtis Samuel | WAS | WR | vs CLE | 4 |
72 | Rachaad White | TB | RB | vs CAR | 4 |
73 | Zack Moss | IND | RB | @ NYG | 4 |
74 | Zay Jones | JAC | WR | @ HOU | 4 |
75 | Dallas Goedert | PHI | TE | vs NO | 4 |
76 | Donovan Peoples-Jones | CLE | WR | @ WAS | 4 |
77 | Evan Engram | JAC | TE | @ HOU | 4 |
78 | George Pickens | PIT | WR | @ BAL | 4 |
79 | Dawson Knox | BUF | TE | @ CIN | 4 |
80 | Marquise Brown | ARI | WR | @ ATL | 4 |
81 | Darren Waller | LV | TE | vs SF | 4 |
82 | Romeo Doubs | GB | WR | vs MIN | 4 |
83 | Michael Gallup | DAL | WR | @ TEN | 4 |
84 | Hassan Haskins | TEN | RB | vs DAL | 4 |
85 | Dalton Schultz | DAL | TE | @ TEN | 4 |
86 | Tyler Higbee | LAR | TE | @ LAC | 4 |
87 | Raheem Mostert | MIA | RB | @ NE | 4 |
88 | Adam Thielen | MIN | WR | @ GB | 4 |
89 | Isaiah Hodgins | NYG | WR | vs IND | 4 |
90 | David Njoku | CLE | TE | @ WAS | 4 |
91 | Darius Slayton | NYG | WR | vs IND | 4 |
92 | Latavius Murray | DEN | RB | @ KC | 4 |
93 | Joshua Palmer | LAC | WR | vs LAR | 5 |
94 | Rashid Shaheed | NO | WR | @ PHI | 5 |
95 | James Cook | BUF | RB | @ CIN | 5 |
96 | Pat Freiermuth | PIT | TE | @ BAL | 5 |
97 | Jeff Wilson Jr. | MIA | RB | @ NE | 5 |
98 | Russell Gage | TB | WR | vs CAR | 5 |
99 | Greg Dortch | ARI | WR | @ ATL | 5 |
100 | Richie James Jr. | NYG | WR | vs IND | 5 |
101 | Cole Kmet | CHI | TE | @ DET | 5 |
102 | Taysom Hill | NO | TE | @ PHI | 5 |
103 | Kendrick Bourne | NE | WR | vs MIA | 5 |
104 | K.J. Osborn | MIN | WR | @ GB | 5 |
105 | Gus Edwards | BAL | RB | vs PIT | 5 |
106 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | KC | WR | vs DEN | 5 |
107 | Van Jefferson | LAR | WR | @ LAC | 5 |
108 | Tyler Boyd | CIN | WR | vs BUF | 5 |
109 | Noah Fant | SEA | TE | vs NYJ | 5 |
110 | Chris Moore | HOU | WR | vs JAC | 5 |
111 | Elijah Moore | NYJ | WR | @ SEA | 5 |
112 | Gerald Everett | LAC | TE | vs LAR | 5 |
113 | Kadarius Toney | KC | WR | vs DEN | 5 |
114 | Christian Watson | GB | WR | vs MIN | 5 |
115 | Michael Carter | NYJ | RB | @ SEA | 5 |
116 | Treylon Burks | TEN | WR | vs DAL | 5 |
117 | Chuba Hubbard | CAR | RB | @ TB | 5 |
118 | Alec Pierce | IND | WR | @ NYG | 5 |
119 | Juwan Johnson | NO | TE | @ PHI | 5 |
120 | Cordarrelle Patterson | ATL | RB | vs ARI | 5 |
121 | Joshua Kelley | LAC | RB | vs LAR | 5 |
122 | Mack Hollins | LV | WR | vs SF | 5 |
123 | Daniel Bellinger | NYG | TE | vs IND | 5 |
124 | Parris Campbell | IND | WR | @ NYG | 5 |
125 | Tutu Atwell | LAR | WR | @ LAC | 5 |
126 | Terrace Marshall Jr. | CAR | WR | @ TB | 5 |
127 | Isaiah McKenzie | BUF | WR | @ CIN | 5 |
128 | Samaje Perine | CIN | RB | vs BUF | 5 |
129 | Logan Thomas | WAS | TE | vs CLE | 5 |
130 | Khalil Herbert | CHI | RB | @ DET | 5 |
131 | Deon Jackson | IND | RB | @ NYG | 5 |
132 | Kareem Hunt | CLE | RB | @ WAS | 5 |
133 | Hunter Renfrow | LV | WR | vs SF | 5 |
134 | Corey Davis | NYJ | WR | @ SEA | 5 |
135 | Noah Brown | DAL | WR | @ TEN | 5 |
136 | Jauan Jennings | SF | WR | @ LV | 5 |
137 | Kenneth Gainwell | PHI | RB | vs NO | 5 |
138 | JaMycal Hasty | JAC | RB | @ HOU | 5 |
139 | Tyler Conklin | NYJ | TE | @ SEA | 5 |
140 | Jordan Akins | HOU | TE | vs JAC | 5 |
141 | Malik Davis | DAL | RB | @ TEN | 5 |
142 | Jaylen Warren | PIT | RB | @ BAL | 5 |
143 | Cade Otton | TB | TE | vs CAR | 5 |
144 | Royce Freeman | HOU | RB | vs JAC | 5 |
145 | Hayden Hurst | CIN | TE | vs BUF | 5 |
146 | Chigoziem Okonkwo | TEN | TE | vs DAL | 5 |
147 | Robert Tonyan | GB | TE | vs MIN | 5 |
148 | Marlon Mack | DEN | RB | @ KC | 5 |
149 | Alexander Mattison | MIN | RB | @ GB | 5 |
150 | Hunter Henry | NE | TE | vs MIA | 5 |
Garrett Wilson is back in play as a top-24 option with Mike White returning from injury. He had a dud last week with Zach Wilson, but the nine targets were encouraging.
Leonard Fournette has resumed control of this Bucs’ backfield, out-touching Rachaad White 29-to-11 last week. Fire him up in the Top-12.
Drake London has been a target hog since Kyle Pitts has been out, posting a 34.29% target share. We can project London to finish off his rookie year strong against the Cardinals.
K Rankings for Week 17 Fantasy Football
PRk | Kicker | TM | POS | OPP | Tier |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Harrison Butker | KC | K | vs DEN | 1 |
2 | Brett Maher | DAL | K | @ TEN | 1 |
3 | Michael Badgley | DET | K | vs CHI | 1 |
4 | Justin Tucker | BAL | K | vs PIT | 2 |
5 | Tyler Bass | BUF | K | @ CIN | 2 |
6 | Graham Gano | NYG | K | vs IND | 2 |
7 | Nick Folk | NE | K | vs MIA | 2 |
8 | Ryan Succop | TB | K | vs CAR | 3 |
9 | Evan McPherson | CIN | K | vs BUF | 3 |
10 | Cameron Dicker | LAC | K | vs LAR | 3 |
11 | Robbie Gould | SF | K | @ LV | 3 |
12 | Daniel Carlson | LV | K | vs SF | 4 |
13 | Greg Joseph | MIN | K | @ GB | 4 |
14 | Jason Sanders | MIA | K | @ NE | 4 |
15 | Jason Myers | SEA | K | vs NYJ | 4 |
16 | Chase McLaughlin | IND | K | @ NYG | 5 |
17 | Greg Zuerlein | NYJ | K | @ SEA | 5 |
18 | Jake Elliott | PHI | K | vs NO | 5 |
19 | Riley Patterson | JAC | K | @ HOU | 5 |
20 | Younghoe Koo | ATL | K | vs ARI | 5 |
I love the spot for Melvin Badgley here, as the Lions have a high implied total in an indoor environment. Make sure to pick him up if he’s on your waiver wire.
D/ST Rankings for Week 17 Fantasy Football
PRk | Defense | TM | POS | OPP | Tier |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | San Francisco 49ers | SF | DST | @ LV | 1 |
2 | Dallas Cowboys | DAL | DST | @ TEN | 1 |
3 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TB | DST | vs CAR | 1 |
4 | Baltimore Ravens | BAL | DST | vs PIT | 2 |
5 | Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | DST | vs NO | 2 |
6 | Kansas City Chiefs | KC | DST | vs DEN | 2 |
7 | New England Patriots | NE | DST | vs MIA | 2 |
8 | New York Giants | NYG | DST | vs IND | 2 |
9 | Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | DST | vs LAR | 2 |
10 | Jacksonville Jaguars | JAC | DST | @ HOU | 2 |
11 | New York Jets | NYJ | DST | @ SEA | 2 |
12 | Buffalo Bills | BUF | DST | @ CIN | 3 |
13 | Washington Commanders | WAS | DST | vs CLE | 3 |
14 | Cleveland Browns | CLE | DST | @ WAS | 3 |
15 | Detroit Lions | DET | DST | vs CHI | 3 |
16 | Cincinnati Bengals | CIN | DST | vs BUF | 3 |
17 | Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | DST | @ BAL | 3 |
18 | Carolina Panthers | CAR | DST | @ TB | 3 |
19 | Atlanta Falcons | ATL | DST | vs ARI | 3 |
20 | Los Angeles Rams | LAR | DST | @ LAC | 4 |
21 | Miami Dolphins | MIA | DST | @ NE | 4 |
22 | Arizona Cardinals | ARI | DST | @ ATL | 4 |
23 | Denver Broncos | DEN | DST | @ KC | 4 |
24 | Seattle Seahawks | SEA | DST | vs NYJ | 4 |
25 | Indianapolis Colts | IND | DST | @ NYG | 4 |
26 | Minnesota Vikings | MIN | DST | @ GB | 5 |
27 | New Orleans Saints | NO | DST | @ PHI | 5 |
28 | Green Bay Packers | GB | DST | vs MIN | 5 |
29 | Houston Texans | HOU | DST | vs JAC | 5 |
30 | Tennessee Titans | TEN | DST | vs DAL | 5 |
31 | Las Vegas Raiders | LV | DST | vs SF | 5 |
32 | Chicago Bears | CHI | DST | @ DET | 5 |
Look out for the Jets defense this week. The Seahawks’ offense has struggled lately. I don’t see them getting back on track against one of the more formidable units in the NFL.
How to Set Your Fantasy Lineup with Rankings
Start with Positional Ranks
Start with my positional ranks to guide you in your dilemma between two players. This lets you see where they stand among others at the same position. From there, check to see where I rank them on FLEX rankings.
Remember, tight ends are ranked lower at FLEX because that removes the positional advantage. Tight ends are the most scarce position in fantasy football, so if you’re playing them at FLEX, that takes away a significant portion of their value.
Consider the Game Script
After consulting the rankings, you want to consider the projected game scripts. Check the spread and implied totals for each team. If you’re torn on two players, who are ranked similarly here, start the player on the team projected to score more points.
You may also check the pace of play for each team. Teams that play faster will have more opportunities to pad their stats. While this factor is baked into the ranks, it’s still good to check when torn between two players.
Use the Stack as a Tiebreaker
If you’re debating between two wide receivers, but one is tied to your quarterback, always select that one. This raises your weekly upside because the two players have a strong correlation, which means that their fantasy production aligns with each other.
For example, if I’m debating between Amari Cooper and Brandon Aiyuk at my FLEX spot, but I have Jimmy Garoppolo as my quarterback, I may consider going with Aiyuk, even though he’s ranked lower than Cooper. This is because if Garoppolo is playing well, there’s a good chance that Aiyuk joins in on the fun.
Best DFS Sites Where You Can Use Fantasy Football Rankings
Two of the best sites to play DFS are FanDuel and OwnersBox. The former has several large-field tournaments where you can hit a big payout, while the latter has innovative features, like a SuperFlex format. This is a feature that sets OwnersBox apart from the competition.
When using the rankings, be sure to consider your lineup construction. You want your lineup to have a stack (quarterback plus two teammates) along with a “bring-back," which is when you add in an opposing player.
An example of this can be Russell Wilson with Melvin Gordon and Courtland Sutton. I could bring it back with DK Metcalf as an opposing pass-catcher. Always consider your lineup construction in conjunction with my rankings.
Preseason Fantasy Football Rankings Introduction
With the start of the 2022 NFL season drawing near, The Game Day assembled its host of fantasy football experts — Scott Engel, Frank Ammirante, and Anthony Cervino — to bring you the top players to draft this upcoming season.
Preseason Fantasy Football Rankings 2022
- Rk: Player Rank
- SE: Scott Engel
- FA: Frank Ammirante
- AC: Anthony Cervino
- Ovr Rk: Overall Consensus Rank Average
Fantasy Football Rankings 2022 Preseason
RK | Player | POS | TM | BYE | SE | FA | AC | AVG RK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | IND | 14 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
2 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | CAR | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
3 | Justin Jefferson | WR | MIN | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3.3 |
4 | Austin Ekeler | RB | LAC | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
5 | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | CIN | 10 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 6.3 |
6 | Cooper Kupp | WR | LAR | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 6.7 |
7 | Dalvin Cook | RB | MIN | 7 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 6.7 |
8 | D'Andre Swift | RB | DET | 6 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9.3 |
9 | Saquon Barkley | RB | NYG | 9 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 9.3 |
10 | Joe Mixon | RB | CIN | 10 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 11 |
11 | Stefon Diggs | WR | BUF | 7 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 11.7 |
12 | Alvin Kamara | RB | NO | 14 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 12.3 |
13 | Derrick Henry | RB | TEN | 6 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 12.7 |
14 | Travis Kelce | TE | KC | 8 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 12.7 |
15 | Davante Adams | WR | LV | 6 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 13.7 |
16 | Najee Harris | RB | PIT | 9 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 14.7 |
17 | Leonard Fournette | RB | TB | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
18 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | DAL | 9 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 17.3 |
19 | Mark Andrews | TE | BAL | 10 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 20.3 |
20 | Aaron Jones | RB | GB | 14 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 22.7 |
21 | Tyreek Hill | WR | MIA | 11 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 25 |
22 | Deebo Samuel | WR | SF | 9 | 19 | 23 | 34 | 25.3 |
23 | Keenan Allen | WR | LAC | 8 | 28 | 31 | 17 | 25.3 |
24 | A.J. Brown | WR | PHI | 7 | 22 | 22 | 33 | 25.7 |
25 | Kyle Pitts | TE | ATL | 14 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 25.7 |
26 | Mike Evans | WR | TB | 11 | 25 | 30 | 22 | 25.7 |
27 | Nick Chubb | RB | CLE | 9 | 18 | 32 | 27 | 25.7 |
28 | Tee Higgins | WR | CIN | 10 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 25.7 |
29 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | JAC | 11 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 27 |
30 | Michael Pittman Jr. | WR | IND | 14 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 28.7 |
31 | Javonte Williams | RB | DEN | 9 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 30 |
32 | Ezekiel Elliott | RB | DAL | 9 | 35 | 40 | 25 | 33.3 |
33 | Diontae Johnson | WR | PIT | 9 | 38 | 37 | 26 | 33.7 |
34 | Courtland Sutton | WR | DEN | 9 | 33 | 34 | 37 | 34.7 |
35 | DJ Moore | WR | CAR | 13 | 39 | 25 | 42 | 35.3 |
36 | Josh Allen | QB | BUF | 7 | 34 | 38 | 36 | 36 |
37 | James Conner | RB | ARI | 13 | 30 | 41 | 38 | 36.3 |
38 | Mike Williams | WR | LAC | 8 | 40 | 36 | 43 | 39.7 |
39 | Allen Robinson II | WR | LAR | 7 | 36 | 33 | 53 | 40.7 |
40 | Jaylen Waddle | WR | MIA | 11 | 48 | 46 | 29 | 41 |
41 | Justin Herbert | QB | LAC | 8 | 46 | 48 | 40 | 44.7 |
42 | George Kittle | TE | SF | 9 | 43 | 50 | 52 | 48.3 |
43 | Marquise Brown | WR | ARI | 13 | 66 | 35 | 46 | 49 |
44 | DK Metcalf | WR | SEA | 11 | 49 | 42 | 57 | 49.3 |
45 | Lamar Jackson | QB | BAL | 10 | 60 | 47 | 45 | 50.7 |
46 | Gabriel Davis | WR | BUF | 7 | 41 | 58 | 54 | 51 |
47 | Breece Hall | RB | NYJ | 10 | 70 | 45 | 41 | 52 |
48 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET | 6 | 67 | 43 | 47 | 52.3 |
49 | David Montgomery | RB | CHI | 14 | 44 | 69 | 44 | 52.3 |
50 | Brandin Cooks | WR | HOU | 6 | 57 | 63 | 39 | 53 |
51 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | KC | 8 | 59 | 44 | 58 | 53.7 |
52 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | 8 | 47 | 64 | 50 | 53.7 |
53 | Terry McLaurin | WR | WAS | 14 | 63 | 39 | 59 | 53.7 |
54 | Darren Waller | TE | LV | 6 | 52 | 59 | 51 | 54 |
55 | AJ Dillon | RB | GB | 14 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 55.3 |
56 | Cam Akers | RB | LAR | 7 | 51 | 70 | 48 | 56.3 |
57 | Chase Edmonds | RB | MIA | 11 | 45 | 61 | 64 | 56.7 |
58 | Elijah Mitchell | RB | SF | 9 | 42 | 66 | 62 | 56.7 |
59 | Dameon Pierce | RB | HOU | 6 | 37 | 65 | 73 | 58.3 |
60 | Kyler Murray | QB | ARI | 13 | 53 | 54 | 69 | 58.7 |
61 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | BAL | 10 | 72 | 71 | 35 | 59.3 |
62 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | DEN | 9 | 50 | 62 | 75 | 62.3 |
63 | Darnell Mooney | WR | CHI | 14 | 56 | 67 | 65 | 62.7 |
64 | Jalen Hurts | QB | PHI | 7 | 58 | 53 | 78 | 63 |
65 | Joe Burrow | QB | CIN | 10 | 69 | 52 | 68 | 63 |
66 | Josh Jacobs | RB | LV | 6 | 68 | 68 | 60 | 65.3 |
67 | Antonio Gibson | RB | WAS | 14 | 61 | 89 | 49 | 66.3 |
68 | Rashaad Penny | RB | SEA | 11 | 54 | 57 | 91 | 67.3 |
69 | Dalton Schultz | TE | DAL | 9 | 62 | 76 | 67 | 68.3 |
70 | Rashod Bateman | WR | BAL | 10 | 96 | 49 | 63 | 69.3 |
71 | Kareem Hunt | RB | CLE | 9 | 75 | 79 | 55 | 69.7 |
72 | Dallas Goedert | TE | PHI | 7 | 65 | 74 | 71 | 70 |
73 | Elijah Moore | WR | NYJ | 10 | 90 | 51 | 77 | 72.7 |
74 | Amari Cooper | WR | CLE | 9 | 85 | 77 | 66 | 76 |
75 | Drake London | WR | ATL | 14 | 64 | 86 | 80 | 76.7 |
76 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | NE | 10 | 82 | 78 | 70 | 76.7 |
77 | Adam Thielen | WR | MIN | 7 | 80 | 75 | 76 | 77 |
78 | Michael Thomas | WR | NO | 14 | 103 | 56 | 72 | 77 |
79 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | KC | 8 | 76 | 88 | 74 | 79.3 |
80 | Russell Wilson | QB | DEN | 9 | 71 | 81 | 87 | 79.7 |
81 | Cordarrelle Patterson | RB | ATL | 14 | 74 | 91 | 82 | 82.3 |
82 | T.J. Hockenson | TE | DET | 6 | 73 | 85 | 89 | 82.3 |
83 | Chris Godwin | WR | TB | 11 | 109 | 83 | 61 | 84.3 |
84 | Dak Prescott | QB | DAL | 9 | 89 | 82 | 85 | 85.3 |
85 | Miles Sanders | RB | PHI | 7 | 86 | 90 | 81 | 85.7 |
86 | Tom Brady | QB | TB | 11 | 78 | 101 | 79 | 86 |
87 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | SF | 9 | 95 | 60 | 105 | 86.7 |
88 | DeVonta Smith | WR | PHI | 7 | 91 | 72 | 97 | 86.7 |
89 | Devin Singletary | RB | BUF | 7 | 87 | 99 | 84 | 90 |
90 | Hunter Renfrow | WR | LV | 6 | 81 | 97 | 96 | 91.3 |
91 | Christian Kirk | WR | JAC | 11 | 98 | 73 | 106 | 92.3 |
92 | Tony Pollard | RB | DAL | 9 | 110 | 84 | 83 | 92.3 |
93 | Damien Harris | RB | NE | 10 | 77 | 113 | 88 | 92.7 |
94 | DeAndre Hopkins | WR | ARI | 13 | 97 | 94 | 98 | 96.3 |
95 | Zach Ertz | TE | ARI | 13 | 84 | 112 | 93 | 96.3 |
96 | Chris Olave | WR | NO | 14 | 92 | 87 | 113 | 97.3 |
97 | Tyler Lockett | WR | SEA | 11 | 93 | 98 | 103 | 98 |
98 | Allen Lazard | WR | GB | 14 | 94 | 118 | 86 | 99.3 |
99 | Michael Carter | RB | NYJ | 10 | 88 | 126 | 90 | 101.3 |
100 | Trey Lance | QB | SF | 9 | 100 | 80 | 124 | 101.3 |
101 | Matthew Stafford | QB | LAR | 7 | 105 | 102 | 99 | 102 |
102 | Treylon Burks | WR | TEN | 6 | 107 | 95 | 107 | 103 |
103 | Derek Carr | QB | LV | 6 | 79 | 116 | 119 | 104.7 |
104 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | GB | 14 | 99 | 117 | 100 | 105.3 |
105 | Melvin Gordon III | RB | DEN | 9 | 119 | 106 | 92 | 105.7 |
106 | Kadarius Toney | WR | NYG | 9 | 120 | 93 | 109 | 107.3 |
107 | Pat Freiermuth | TE | PIT | 9 | 114 | 111 | 102 | 109 |
108 | Dawson Knox | TE | BUF | 7 | 83 | 148 | 104 | 111.7 |
109 | James Cook | RB | BUF | 7 | 141 | 105 | 94 | 113.3 |
110 | Skyy Moore | WR | KC | 8 | 123 | 96 | 121 | 113.3 |
111 | Kirk Cousins | QB | MIN | 7 | 127 | 115 | 101 | 114.3 |
112 | Darrell Henderson Jr. | RB | LAR | 7 | 129 | 100 | 116 | 115 |
113 | George Pickens | WR | PIT | 9 | 113 | 103 | 129 | 115 |
114 | Robert Woods | WR | TEN | 6 | 102 | 134 | 110 | 115.3 |
115 | Ken Walker III | RB | SEA | 11 | 104 | 125 | 120 | 116.3 |
116 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | PHI | 7 | 111 | 127 | 115 | 117.7 |
117 | Jakobi Meyers | WR | NE | 10 | 126 | 119 | 111 | 118.7 |
118 | Julio Jones | WR | TB | 11 | 125 | 109 | 123 | 119 |
119 | Garrett Wilson | WR | NYJ | 10 | 136 | 104 | 118 | 119.3 |
120 | Nyheim Hines | RB | IND | 14 | 139 | 108 | 114 | 120.3 |
121 | Chase Claypool | WR | PIT | 9 | 148 | 92 | 130 | 123.3 |
122 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | KC | 8 | 106 | 137 | 127 | 123.3 |
123 | DJ Chark Jr. | WR | DET | 6 | 118 | 124 | 136 | 126 |
124 | Rondale Moore | WR | ARI | 13 | 108 | 121 | 152 | 127 |
125 | James Robinson | RB | JAC | 11 | 112 | 154 | 117 | 127.7 |
126 | Russell Gage | WR | TB | 11 | 150 | 122 | 112 | 128 |
127 | Cole Kmet | TE | CHI | 14 | 101 | 146 | 140 | 129 |
128 | Alexander Mattison | RB | MIN | 7 | 130 | 129 | 132 | 130.3 |
129 | DeVante Parker | WR | NE | 10 | 137 | 130 | 134 | 133.7 |
130 | Mike Gesicki | TE | MIA | 11 | 135 | 174 | 95 | 134.7 |
131 | Khalil Herbert | RB | CHI | 14 | 142 | 128 | 138 | 136 |
132 | Raheem Mostert | RB | MIA | 11 | 144 | 135 | 131 | 136.7 |
133 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | WAS | 14 | 121 | 145 | 147 | 137.7 |
134 | Irv Smith Jr. | TE | MIN | 7 | 131 | 149 | 141 | 140.3 |
135 | J.D. McKissic | RB | WAS | 14 | 154 | 159 | 108 | 140.3 |
136 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | MIA | 11 | 128 | 170 | 125 | 141 |
137 | Jalen Tolbert | WR | DAL | 9 | 122 | 153 | 149 | 141.3 |
138 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | KC | 8 | 124 | 160 | 145 | 143 |
139 | Rachaad White | RB | TB | 11 | 184 | 107 | 139 | 143.3 |
140 | Trevor Lawrence | QB | JAC | 11 | 156 | 114 | 160 | 143.3 |
141 | Albert Okwuegbunam | TE | DEN | 9 | 152 | 139 | 142 | 144.3 |
142 | David Njoku | TE | CLE | 9 | 167 | 138 | 135 | 146.7 |
143 | Hunter Henry | TE | NE | 10 | 143 | 171 | 128 | 147.3 |
144 | Justin Fields | QB | CHI | 14 | 134 | 140 | 168 | 147.3 |
145 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | ATL | 14 | 153 | 136 | 154 | 147.7 |
146 | Zamir White | RB | LV | 6 | 140 | 142 | 162 | 148 |
147 | Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 6 | 116 | 131 | 205 | 150.7 |
148 | Evan Engram | TE | JAC | 11 | 145 | 147 | 165 | 152.3 |
149 | Matt Ryan | QB | IND | 14 | 151 | 180 | 126 | 152.3 |
150 | Tyrion Davis-Price | RB | SF | 9 | 147 | 143 | 174 | 154.7 |
151 | Romeo Doubs | WR | GB | 14 | 115 | 110 | 244 | 156.3 |
152 | Austin Hooper | TE | TEN | 6 | 146 | 172 | 153 | 157 |
153 | Jarvis Landry | WR | NO | 14 | 206 | 133 | 133 | 157.3 |
154 | Jahan Dotson | WR | WAS | 14 | 149 | 123 | 206 | 159.3 |
155 | Christian Watson | WR | GB | 14 | 132 | 169 | 186 | 162.3 |
156 | Alec Pierce | WR | IND | 14 | 117 | 165 | 208 | 163.3 |
157 | Tyler Boyd | WR | CIN | 10 | 252 | 120 | 122 | 164.7 |
158 | Buffalo Bills | DST | BUF | 7 | 168 | 177 | 155 | 166.7 |
159 | Jamaal Williams | RB | DET | 6 | 195 | 144 | 161 | 166.7 |
160 | Jameson Williams | WR | DET | 6 | 176 | 175 | 151 | 167.3 |
161 | Joshua Palmer | WR | LAC | 8 | 159 | 132 | 212 | 167.7 |
162 | Michael Gallup | WR | DAL | 9 | 161 | 205 | 137 | 167.7 |
163 | Jameis Winston | QB | NO | 14 | 133 | 194 | 178 | 168.3 |
164 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | DST | TB | 11 | 173 | 176 | 159 | 169.3 |
165 | Mecole Hardman | WR | KC | 8 | 183 | 185 | 148 | 172 |
166 | Jared Goff | QB | DET | 6 | 162 | 196 | 172 | 176.7 |
167 | Noah Fant | TE | SEA | 11 | 155 | 212 | 167 | 178 |
168 | Justin Tucker | K | BAL | 10 | 170 | 197 | 175 | 180.7 |
169 | Tyler Higbee | TE | LAR | 7 | 164 | 213 | 166 | 181 |
170 | Mac Jones | QB | NE | 10 | 166 | 179 | 202 | 182.3 |
171 | Sony Michel | RB | MIA | 11 | 219 | 156 | 177 | 184 |
172 | Los Angeles Rams | DST | LAR | 7 | 174 | 183 | 200 | 185.7 |
173 | Tyler Bass | K | BUF | 7 | 178 | 199 | 181 | 186 |
174 | Indianapolis Colts | DST | IND | 14 | 196 | 193 | 170 | 186.3 |
175 | K.J. Osborn | WR | MIN | 7 | 202 | 152 | 210 | 188 |
176 | Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | NYG | 9 | 160 | 163 | 243 | 188.7 |
177 | Evan McPherson | K | CIN | 10 | 179 | 198 | 191 | 189.3 |
178 | New England Patriots | DST | NE | 10 | 186 | 220 | 164 | 190 |
179 | Ryan Tannehill | QB | TEN | 6 | 194 | 215 | 163 | 190.7 |
180 | Dallas Cowboys | DST | DAL | 9 | 207 | 211 | 156 | 191.3 |
181 | Isaiah McKenzie | WR | BUF | 7 | 239 | 141 | 195 | 191.7 |
182 | Hayden Hurst | TE | CIN | 10 | 163 | 223 | 190 | 192 |
183 | Matt Gay | K | LAR | 7 | 175 | 218 | 184 | 192.3 |
184 | Jeff Wilson Jr. | RB | SF | 9 | 157 | 209 | 217 | 194.3 |
185 | Robbie Anderson | WR | CAR | 13 | 191 | 204 | 188 | 194.3 |
186 | Kenny Golladay | WR | NYG | 9 | 256 | 182 | 146 | 194.7 |
187 | Mike Davis | RB | BAL | 10 | 138 | 166 | 280 | 194.7 |
188 | Samaje Perine | RB | CIN | 10 | 210 | 183 | 196.5 | |
189 | San Francisco 49ers | DST | SF | 9 | 199 | 222 | 169 | 196.7 |
190 | Denver Broncos | DST | DEN | 9 | 181 | 231 | 180 | 197.3 |
191 | Corey Davis | WR | NYJ | 10 | 281 | 162 | 150 | 197.7 |
192 | Daniel Carlson | K | LV | 6 | 172 | 219 | 204 | 198.3 |
193 | Gerald Everett | TE | LAC | 8 | 282 | 173 | 144 | 199.7 |
194 | New Orleans Saints | DST | NO | 14 | 216 | 217 | 171 | 201.3 |
195 | Mark Ingram II | RB | NO | 14 | 203 | 207 | 199 | 203 |
196 | Jamison Crowder | WR | BUF | 7 | 255 | 184 | 173 | 204 |
197 | David Bell | WR | CLE | 9 | 254 | 164 | 196 | 204.7 |
198 | Los Angeles Chargers | DST | LAC | 8 | 177 | 230 | 213 | 206.7 |
199 | D'Onta Foreman | RB | CAR | 13 | 208 | 188 | 227 | 207.7 |
200 | Zach Wilson | QB | NYJ | 10 | 169 | 261 | 193 | 207.7 |
201 | Donovan Peoples-Jones | WR | CLE | 9 | 213 | 192 | 220 | 208.3 |
202 | Logan Thomas | TE | WAS | 14 | 180 | 263 | 182 | 208.3 |
203 | Isaiah Spiller | RB | LAC | 8 | 307 | 178 | 143 | 209.3 |
204 | KJ Hamler | WR | DEN | 9 | 293 | 151 | 185 | 209.7 |
205 | Van Jefferson | WR | LAR | 7 | 267 | 161 | 203 | 210.3 |
206 | Boston Scott | RB | PHI | 7 | 198 | 203 | 235 | 212 |
207 | Jerick McKinnon | RB | KC | 8 | 225 | 168 | 245 | 212.7 |
208 | Harrison Butker | K | KC | 8 | 200 | 200 | 239 | 213 |
209 | Curtis Samuel | WR | WAS | 14 | 248 | 150 | 242 | 213.3 |
210 | Robert Tonyan | TE | GB | 14 | 218 | 252 | 179 | 216.3 |
211 | Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | ATL | 14 | 217 | 217 | ||
212 | Ryan Succop | K | TB | 11 | 197 | 241 | 215 | 217.7 |
213 | Green Bay Packers | DST | GB | 14 | 214 | 221 | 219 | 218 |
214 | Miami Dolphins | DST | MIA | 11 | 205 | 242 | 207 | 218 |
215 | Kansas City Chiefs | DST | KC | 8 | 229 | 225 | 201 | 218.3 |
216 | Marvin Jones Jr. | WR | JAC | 11 | 273 | 190 | 194 | 219 |
217 | Jason Sanders | K | MIA | 11 | 210 | 227 | 221 | 219.3 |
218 | D'Ernest Johnson | RB | CLE | 9 | 306 | 155 | 198 | 219.7 |
219 | Kenyan Drake | RB | FA | 224 | 158 | 277 | 219.7 | |
220 | Mo Alie-Cox | TE | IND | 14 | 189 | 224 | 246 | 219.7 |
221 | Zay Jones | WR | JAC | 11 | 233 | 186 | 240 | 219.7 |
222 | Nick Folk | K | NE | 10 | 182 | 256 | 228 | 222 |
223 | Matt Prater | K | ARI | 13 | 185 | 264 | 218 | 222.3 |
224 | Darrel Williams | RB | ARI | 13 | 310 | 201 | 157 | 222.7 |
225 | Philadelphia Eagles | DST | PHI | 7 | 220 | 226 | 230 | 225.3 |
226 | Brett Maher | K | DAL | 9 | 226 | 226 | ||
227 | Daniel Jones | QB | NYG | 9 | 243 | 181 | 254 | 226 |
228 | Brandon McManus | K | DEN | 9 | 201 | 229 | 251 | 227 |
229 | Myles Gaskin | RB | MIA | 11 | 265 | 189 | 227 | |
230 | Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE | 9 | 237 | 250 | 197 | 228 |
231 | Dustin Hopkins | K | LAC | 8 | 192 | 240 | 252 | 228 |
232 | Ameer Abdullah | RB | LV | 6 | 246 | 167 | 274 | 229 |
233 | Pittsburgh Steelers | DST | PIT | 9 | 227 | 249 | 211 | 229 |
234 | Davis Mills | QB | HOU | 6 | 212 | 236 | 241 | 229.7 |
235 | Dontrell Hilliard | RB | TEN | 6 | 190 | 187 | 316 | 231 |
236 | Baltimore Ravens | DST | BAL | 10 | 230 | 216 | 248 | 231.3 |
237 | Parris Campbell | WR | IND | 14 | 258 | 191 | 247 | 232 |
238 | Ronald Jones II | RB | KC | 8 | 315 | 208 | 176 | 233 |
239 | Rodrigo Blankenship | K | IND | 14 | 223 | 228 | 249 | 233.3 |
240 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | CAR | 13 | 215 | 248 | 238 | 233.7 |
241 | Baker Mayfield | QB | CAR | 13 | 165 | 267 | 275 | 235.7 |
242 | Gus Edwards | RB | BAL | 10 | 308 | 246 | 158 | 237.3 |
243 | Will Fuller V | WR | FA | 251 | 226 | 238.5 | ||
244 | Arizona Cardinals | DST | ARI | 13 | 235 | 257 | 225 | 239 |
245 | Greg Joseph | K | MIN | 7 | 187 | 239 | 292 | 239.3 |
246 | Wil Lutz | K | NO | 14 | 211 | 255 | 253 | 239.7 |
247 | Cincinnati Bengals | DST | CIN | 10 | 240 | 232 | 250 | 240.7 |
248 | Sterling Shepard | WR | NYG | 9 | 298 | 238 | 187 | 241 |
249 | Velus Jones Jr. | WR | CHI | 14 | 158 | 275 | 293 | 242 |
250 | Odell Beckham Jr. | WR | FA | 262 | 223 | 242.5 | ||
251 | Tyler Conklin | TE | NYJ | 10 | 188 | 299 | 243.5 | |
252 | Cleveland Browns | DST | CLE | 9 | 228 | 269 | 234 | 243.7 |
253 | Eno Benjamin | RB | ARI | 13 | 261 | 157 | 313 | 243.7 |
254 | Cairo Santos | K | CHI | 14 | 245 | 245 | ||
255 | Robbie Gould | K | SF | 9 | 209 | 303 | 224 | 245.3 |
256 | Kendrick Bourne | WR | NE | 10 | 279 | 214 | 246.5 | |
257 | Jake Elliott | K | PHI | 7 | 193 | 268 | 281 | 247.3 |
258 | Rex Burkhead | RB | HOU | 6 | 251 | 237 | 257 | 248.3 |
259 | Adam Trautman | TE | NO | 14 | 263 | 236 | 249.5 | |
260 | Zack Moss | RB | BUF | 7 | 305 | 189 | 256 | 250 |
261 | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | TEN | 6 | 231 | 306 | 216 | 251 |
262 | Randall Cobb | WR | GB | 14 | 271 | 231 | 251 | |
263 | Cameron Brate | TE | TB | 11 | 171 | 302 | 282 | 251.7 |
264 | Damien Williams | RB | ATL | 14 | 291 | 277 | 192 | 253.3 |
265 | Brevin Jordan | TE | HOU | 6 | 318 | 234 | 209 | 253.7 |
266 | Marcus Mariota | QB | ATL | 14 | 234 | 195 | 332 | 253.7 |
267 | Isaiah Likely | TE | BAL | 10 | 295 | 235 | 232 | 254 |
268 | Mason Crosby | K | GB | 14 | 222 | 254 | 288 | 254.7 |
269 | Terrace Marshall Jr. | WR | CAR | 13 | 221 | 317 | 229 | 255.7 |
270 | Tennessee Titans | DST | TEN | 6 | 260 | 245 | 266 | 257 |
271 | Marlon Mack | RB | FA | 6 | 259 | 259 | ||
272 | Bryan Edwards | WR | ATL | 14 | 247 | 260 | 271 | 259.3 |
273 | Nelson Agholor | WR | NE | 10 | 204 | 276 | 298 | 259.3 |
274 | Younghoe Koo | K | ATL | 14 | 232 | 273 | 276 | 260.3 |
275 | Greg Zuerlein | K | NYJ | 10 | 269 | 288 | 233 | 263.3 |
276 | Justin Jackson | RB | DET | 6 | 264 | 264 | ||
277 | Carson Wentz | QB | WAS | 14 | 259 | 214 | 320 | 264.3 |
278 | Laviska Shenault Jr. | WR | JAC | 11 | 283 | 292 | 222 | 265.7 |
279 | Chris Evans | RB | CIN | 10 | 270 | 233 | 296 | 266.3 |
280 | Sammy Watkins | WR | GB | 14 | 271 | 258 | 270 | 266.3 |
281 | Jaylen Warren | RB | PIT | 9 | 266 | 206 | 328 | 266.7 |
282 | Pierre Strong Jr. | RB | NE | 10 | 298 | 237 | 267.5 | |
283 | A.J. Green | WR | ARI | 13 | 272 | 266 | 265 | 267.7 |
284 | Minnesota Vikings | DST | MIN | 7 | 249 | 278 | 279 | 268.7 |
285 | Kyle Rudolph | TE | TB | 11 | 238 | 318 | 255 | 270.3 |
286 | Quez Watkins | WR | PHI | 7 | 280 | 261 | 270.5 | |
287 | Washington Commanders | DST | WAS | 14 | 253 | 253 | 314 | 273.3 |
288 | Carolina Panthers | DST | CAR | 13 | 275 | 270 | 278 | 274.3 |
289 | C.J. Uzomah | TE | NYJ | 10 | 286 | 272 | 267 | 275 |
290 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | HOU | 6 | 244 | 309 | 276.5 | |
291 | Jonnu Smith | TE | NE | 10 | 278 | 300 | 258 | 278.7 |
292 | Matt Breida | RB | NYG | 9 | 274 | 274 | 289 | 279 |
293 | Kyle Philips | WR | TEN | 6 | 281 | 281 | ||
294 | Danny Gray | WR | SF | 9 | 241 | 322 | 281.5 | |
295 | Hassan Haskins | RB | TEN | 6 | 317 | 202 | 327 | 282 |
296 | Trey Sermon | RB | SF | 9 | 297 | 291 | 259 | 282.3 |
297 | Jordan Mason | RB | SF | 9 | 283 | 283 | ||
298 | Ty Johnson | RB | NYJ | 10 | 283 | 283 | ||
299 | Chicago Bears | DST | CHI | 14 | 250 | 293 | 307 | 283.3 |
300 | Chris Boswell | K | PIT | 9 | 268 | 296 | 287 | 283.7 |
301 | Josh Reynolds | WR | DET | 6 | 285 | 285 | ||
302 | Ty Chandler | RB | MIN | 7 | 285 | 285 | ||
303 | Tre'Quan Smith | WR | NO | 14 | 286 | 286 | ||
304 | Tyquan Thornton | WR | NE | 10 | 242 | 299 | 317 | 286 |
305 | Braxton Berrios | WR | NYJ | 10 | 304 | 269 | 286.5 | |
306 | Mitch Trubisky | QB | PIT | 9 | 265 | 311 | 284 | 286.7 |
307 | Randy Bullock | K | TEN | 6 | 236 | 320 | 308 | 288 |
308 | Devin Duvernay | WR | BAL | 10 | 303 | 295 | 268 | 288.7 |
309 | Ty Montgomery | RB | NE | 10 | 312 | 282 | 272 | 288.7 |
310 | Trey McBride | TE | ARI | 13 | 287 | 291 | 289 | |
311 | Cedrick Wilson Jr. | WR | MIA | 11 | 319 | 286 | 263 | 289.3 |
312 | Greg Dulcich | TE | DEN | 9 | 287 | 289 | 294 | 290 |
313 | Dan Arnold | TE | JAC | 11 | 322 | 294 | 260 | 292 |
314 | Daniel Bellinger | TE | NYG | 9 | 314 | 290 | 273 | 292.3 |
315 | Snoop Conner | RB | JAC | 11 | 309 | 247 | 321 | 292.3 |
316 | Austin Seibert | K | DET | 6 | 284 | 302 | 293 | |
317 | Seattle Seahawks | DST | SEA | 11 | 257 | 329 | 293 | |
318 | Travis Homer | RB | SEA | 11 | 302 | 284 | 293 | |
319 | Marquez Callaway | WR | NO | 14 | 327 | 262 | 294.5 | |
320 | Byron Pringle | WR | CHI | 14 | 280 | 314 | 290 | 294.7 |
321 | Darius Slayton | WR | NYG | 9 | 295 | 295 | ||
322 | Joshua Kelley | RB | LAC | 8 | 299 | 243 | 347 | 296.3 |
323 | Kyren Williams | RB | LAR | 7 | 244 | 349 | 296.5 | |
324 | Graham Gano | K | NYG | 9 | 262 | 305 | 326 | 297.7 |
325 | Joey Slye | K | WAS | 14 | 300 | 300 | ||
326 | Cade York | K | CLE | 9 | 292 | 309 | 300.5 | |
327 | New York Giants | DST | NYG | 9 | 264 | 315 | 323 | 300.7 |
328 | DeeJay Dallas | RB | SEA | 11 | 301 | 301 | ||
329 | Jalen Guyton | WR | LAC | 8 | 301 | 301 | ||
330 | New York Jets | DST | NYJ | 10 | 285 | 318 | 301.5 | |
331 | Houston Texans | DST | HOU | 6 | 303 | 303 | ||
332 | Drew Lock | QB | SEA | 11 | 304 | 304 | ||
333 | Quintez Cephus | WR | DET | 6 | 304 | 304 | ||
334 | Dyami Brown | WR | WAS | 14 | 306 | 306 | ||
335 | Donald Parham Jr. | TE | LAC | 8 | 294 | 319 | 306.5 | |
336 | Jalen Reagor | WR | PHI | 7 | 316 | 297 | 306.5 | |
337 | Sam Howell | QB | WAS | 14 | 290 | 323 | 306.5 | |
338 | Khalil Shakir | WR | BUF | 7 | 308 | 308 | ||
339 | Geno Smith | QB | SEA | 11 | 277 | 312 | 336 | 308.3 |
340 | Jason Myers | K | SEA | 11 | 279 | 325 | 324 | 309.3 |
341 | Giovani Bernard | RB | TB | 11 | 310 | 310 | ||
342 | Gary Brightwell | RB | NYG | 9 | 311 | 311 | ||
343 | Jauan Jennings | WR | SF | 9 | 311 | 311 | ||
344 | Darrynton Evans | RB | CHI | 14 | 312 | 312 | ||
345 | Kenny Pickett | QB | PIT | 9 | 276 | 307 | 353 | 312 |
346 | O.J. Howard | TE | HOU | 6 | 313 | 313 | ||
347 | Tyler Badie | RB | BAL | 10 | 313 | 313 | ||
348 | Las Vegas Raiders | DST | LV | 6 | 296 | 301 | 346 | 314.3 |
349 | Jimmy Garoppolo | QB | SF | 9 | 289 | 310 | 348 | 315.7 |
350 | Jerome Ford | RB | CLE | 9 | 297 | 335 | 316 | |
351 | Amari Rodgers | WR | GB | 14 | 319 | 315 | 317 | |
352 | Foster Moreau | TE | LV | 6 | 329 | 305 | 317 | |
353 | Jacoby Brissett | QB | CLE | 9 | 288 | 326 | 351 | 321.7 |
354 | Ke'Shawn Vaughn | RB | TB | 11 | 322 | 322 | ||
355 | James Washington | WR | DAL | 9 | 324 | 324 | ||
356 | Desmond Ridder | QB | ATL | 14 | 323 | 328 | 325.5 | |
357 | Keaontay Ingram | RB | ARI | 13 | 321 | 330 | 325.5 | |
358 | Atlanta Falcons | DST | ATL | 14 | 326 | 326 | ||
359 | Tyrod Taylor | QB | NYG | 9 | 327 | 327 | ||
360 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST | JAC | 11 | 325 | 316 | 341 | 327.3 |
361 | Jelani Woods | TE | IND | 14 | 330 | 325 | 327.5 | |
362 | Taylor Heinicke | QB | WAS | 14 | 328 | 328 | ||
363 | Gardner Minshew II | QB | PHI | 7 | 329 | 329 | ||
364 | Tommy Tremble | TE | CAR | 13 | 320 | 338 | 329 | |
365 | Kyle Allen | QB | HOU | 6 | 330 | 330 | ||
366 | Harrison Bryant | TE | CLE | 9 | 333 | 333 | ||
367 | John Bates | TE | WAS | 14 | 321 | 345 | 333 | |
368 | Trestan Ebner | RB | CHI | 14 | 334 | 334 | ||
369 | Chase McLaughlin | K | FA | 337 | 337 | |||
370 | Teddy Bridgewater | QB | MIA | 11 | 324 | 352 | 338 | |
371 | Josh Lambo | K | FA | 339 | 339 | |||
372 | Kylen Granson | TE | IND | 14 | 340 | 340 | ||
373 | Detroit Lions | DST | DET | 6 | 342 | 342 | ||
374 | Juwan Johnson | TE | NO | 14 | 343 | 343 | ||
375 | Cade Otton | TE | TB | 11 | 344 | 344 | ||
376 | Salvon Ahmed | RB | MIA | 11 | 350 | 350 | ||
377 | Malik Willis | QB | TEN | 6 | 354 | 354 |
Fantasy Football Rankings 2022 Preseason: Analysis
Quarterbacks
SE: Expect Jalen Hurts to move into the top 5 this season because of his rushing production and a receiving group that has become a strong point with A.J. Brown joining Dallas Goedert and DeVonta Smith. Russell Wilson may be allowed to “cook" more, but he has always been more about efficiency than volume. If you nab one of the top 12 QBs in your seasonal draft there should be a good level of comfort with the starting choice.
Aaron Rodgers’ WR corps may seem depleted, but he can overcome it. Trey Lance is raw for real NFL purposes, but the fantasy upside is apparent and he has pass-catchers who can do a lot of the work for him. Derek Carr could be a value play with the arrival of Davante Adams.
For standard league and superflex/two-QB purposes, the position is deep as we annually expect. Ideally, in superflex and two-QB leagues, you will at least want a guy in the No. 15 to 24 range as your second starter.
FA: Josh Allen is the class of this group, while Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers look headed for disappointing seasons following the losses of Tyreek Hill and Davante Adams.
Russell Wilson should see a resurgent season with a stacked supporting cast in Denver, a la Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles last year. Jalen Hurts can join the elite tier of quarterbacks due to his rushing upside and newly-acquired alpha wideout A.J. Brown.
Look for Joe Burrow to build off a dominant finish to last season, while Trey Lance could make a serious impact due to his dual-threat ability. Deshaun Watson is suspended for the first 11 games of the year, so you can avoid him in all formats.
AC: I don’t think I have ever seen so much depth at the quarterback position in fantasy football. If you are playing in a standard 12-team league, there are at least 13-14 players that would qualify as weekly starters.
And while I can make a case for at least five guys to end the season as the overall QB1, the next two tiers have enough pop to get your team to the fantasy championship with the right roster build to back it up.
Running Backs
SE: After the top two of Jonathan Taylor and Austin Ekeler are off the board, you may have durability questions about Derrick Henry, Dalvin Cook, and Christian McCaffrey, so it would be understandable to pivot to a WR in the first round over them.
Nick Chubb can still be a major factor in a reworked offense, as he gets regular TD chances and sees more open running room. Saquon Barkley and Ezekiel Elliott have a lot to prove this season, but can still be high-end RB2 types.
Javonte Williams won’t reach his full potential with Melvin Gordon still in the picture, and he will be unreliable for fantasy purposes. With more time this offseason to recover from last year’s Achilles injury, Cam Akers might exceed tempered initial expectations, even if he starts slowly.
When Rashaad Penny is healthy, the Seattle backfield will be unpredictable, but if he misses any time, Ken Walker III may deliver some outstanding performances when he returns. Miles Sanders is who he is, a RB that is not dependable and doesn’t score enough. Don’t expect a sudden breakout season.
FA: Christian McCaffrey is back to being overall RB1 because he has an unmatched ceiling. You have to like the quarterback upgrade with Baker Mayfield, whose skillset fits nicely in this offense. CMC is healthy right now, making him the top option at this position.
Saquon Barkley is headed for a monster year. Not only is he healthy, but the Giants got a coaching upgrade while also bolstering the offensive line. A.J. Dillon has standalone value as an RB2 with massive upside if Aaron Jones misses time. Rashaad Penny can build off last year’s strong finish if he can finally stay healthy.
Leonard Fournette was used as the bellcow down the stretch last season. He had a massive role as a pass-catcher that I see continuing this year. D’Andre Swift looks poised to take his production to the next level in an improved offense. Travis Etienne and Breece Hall are intriguing upside plays in the 3rd and 4th rounds.
AC: We are beginning to see a shift at the top of the running back position. Christian McCaffrey is no longer the de facto RB1 and Ezekiel Elliott isn’t even in the conversation. While there are some regulars still filling out the RB1 tier, players like Najee Harris and D’Andre Swift are names you should expect to see there for years to come.
Overall, the running back position does appear deep, but there is a sure-fire drop-off outside the top 30. Once you get past the top 30, you will find a mix of high upside timeshare players and handcuffs with some standalone value who will need the stars to align in their favor to max out their potential.
Wide Receivers
SE: Even if Cooper Kupp’s numbers from 2022 fall off, he still should outperform anyone else at the position and is worthy of a top-3 overall pick. Any one of the top WRs should function as a terrific No. 1 fantasy WR. Deebo Samuel creates a lot of his own yardage after the catch, so don’t expect him to disappoint even with the switch from Jimmy Garoppolo to Lance.
CeeDee Lamb should emerge as a true No. 1 fantasy WR this season. Ju-Ju Smith Schuster will be the No. 1 WR for Patrick Mahomes and will show he is still a very productive wideout. Gabriel Davis is in the ideal situation to have a big breakout year as a No. 2 fantasy WR.
Marquise Brown may be overmatched as a No. 1 WR for Arizona when DeAndre Hopkins is out and will be relegated to a lesser role when he returns. Allen Lazard could surprise everyone, because the Packers have cleared the way for him to operate as a top target for Rodgers. The Jaguars overpaid for Christian Kirk, who gets a QB downgrade, and he has not shown he can be a dependable fantasy performer.
FA: Justin Jefferson could play the Cooper Kupp role in new head coach and former Rams’ offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell’s offense. Allen Robinson and JuJu Smith-Schuster look headed for bounce-back seasons after joining two elite offenses.
Michael Pittman Jr. looks poised to take the next step with Matt Ryan at quarterback. A.J. Brown is going to feast in that Eagles offense. D.J. Moore may finally take off with Mayfield at quarterback.
Rookies Treylon Burks and Drake London have strong landing spots with clear paths to sizeable target shares. Who will emerge as the top target in Denver? My bet is on Courtland Sutton, but Jerry Jeudy is in play as well.
AC: This year’s top 24 wide receivers look very much the same as they did last year, only in a different order at the top due to quarterback and situational downgrades for notable names like Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill.
And while the fate of A.J. Brown’s ceiling lies in the hands of a Jalen Hurts third-year leap as well as his health, Marquise Brown is the one I am gushing over. Brown’s ceiling with Kyler Murray and the Cardinals is through the roof. He is one of the biggest values in the early rounds. Overall, there are a ton of ceiling and stability plays in a position group that goes roughly 70 deep.
Tight Ends
SE: Those who draft either Mark Andrews or Travis Kelce have the obvious advantage at the thinnest position in fantasy football, so it’s worth taking either of them in earlier rounds and addressing other positions thereafter. Kyle Pitts still has to prove he can be in that sort of elite company, and he has a shaky QB situation.
Pat Freiermuth came through with an impressive rookie campaign, but the uncertain shift at QB prevents him from being ranked higher than 12th. Cole Kmet could be headed for a breakthrough season as a top target in the Chicago passing game. Austin Hooper can re-emerge as a key guy for Ryan Tannehill on important passing downs.
A healthy Irv Smith Jr. could be one of the top value plays at tight end this season.
FA: Travis Kelce has a chance to see even more targets with Tyreek Hill now in Miami. Kyle Pitts is a generational prospect and could see a huge leap in his sophomore season.
George Kittle has produced at a high level each year of his career other than his rookie season – expect more of the same. Darren Waller has more target competition now with Davante Adams in town.
Dallas Goedert has the talent to take off in an improved offense this year. Dalton Schultz has a good opportunity for volume, but he’s being a bit overdrafted right now. Keep an eye on Evan Engram, who could see a resurgence in Doug Pederson’s offense.
AC: Year after year, the tight end position tricks us in fantasy football. On paper, tight end appears to be deep. However, after the top three or four players are off the board, we find our usual significant drop-off. Last year, only 21.7 points separated the TE5 and the TE12. Then, 30.5 points separated the TE13 and the TE20.
You can safely punt the position if you aren’t trying to build your team around one of the top dogs. Sure, you can chase ceiling in the middling rounds of your draft with high upside plays like Mike Gesicki, but you can make the case that both Evan Engram and David Njoku bring similar upside to the table. They are both free compared to the price point you will pay for Gesicki.
Kickers
SE: Many fantasy players don’t invest much thought in drafting kickers, but it is smart to know who the actual best performers are rather than just drafting off a cheat sheet or taking the kickers from the most prolific offenses.
Daniel Carlson was the top kicker in fantasy football last season, and he went undrafted in most leagues. That is because most fantasy players didn’t think much of the Raiders offense overall. But the best kickers often do not work in tune with the highest-scoring offenses.
Mason Crosby will often get drafted as a top-10 kicker because he plays in an Aaron Rodgers-led offense, but he has consistently not placed in the top 12 by the end of the season. Quarterback and offensive changes will also impact kicker outlooks every season, so we take that into account with our rankings.
FA: The usual suspects headline the kicking game, with stalwarts like Justin Tucker and Tyler Bass. They’ll be in terrific offenses, set up nicely to rack up field goals for your fantasy teams.
Harrison Butker could be more active than usual with the Chiefs projected to be worse on offense, as they may have to settle for more field goals this year.
Look out for Dustin Hopkins as a low-key pick, kicking for a Chargers offense that should continue to improve in Year 3 under Justin Herbert.
AC: If you want to draft a kicker early, my advice is don’t. Sure, you will get stability with Justin Tucker, but you can stream the waiver wire until you find the hot hands (or foots) of 2022. I like to attach myself to a kicker on an above-average offense that lives on the opponent’s side of the field.
Outside of Tucker, Tyler Bass, and Daniel Carlson, this position is a rat race. We don’t know who the Cowboys kicker is yet, but we do know they will be a top-end offense. Right now, their kicker is projected to be Jonathan Garibay. I don’t know who he is either, but he will likely be available late in drafts and have a similar ceiling as the top 5 kickers.
Defense/Special Teams
SE: We have ranked defenses in terms of their overall outlook for the season, but that does not necessarily mean you should draft them in such a manner. The most active position on waivers throughout the season is defense.
You are going to be using different defensive units every week for the most part, and it starts right from the season opener. It is better to draft a defense that has the best early-season matchups, or the best season-opening matchup.
Most fantasy players don’t draft defenses with early-season or Week 1 matchups in mind. Putting that sort of thought process behind drafting a defense for its Week 1 or good early-season matchups will give you an advantage over the rest of your opponents.
FA: The key with defenses is to try to play matchup, focusing on teams favored by higher point spreads. The teams best equipped to have these types of games are the ones in weak divisions, like the Colts and Buccaneers.
The Rams remain in play as a strong fantasy defense because of Aaron Donald. The Bills showed tremendous improvements last year and we can likely expect more of the same this time around.
Look for the Ravens to get back on track this season, while the Colts should remain as one of the top units as well.
AC: Similar to kicker, D/ST varies outside of the top 3, and even that is murky from year-to-year. This is another position you should be streaming and not risking paying up for a top-ranked unit that will more than likely take a step back in favor of a new hot hand.
Did anyone see the Cowboys finishing as the No. 1 fantasy DST last season? Nope. And guess what, they were projected to be one of the worst defenses in the NFL. If you are looking for stability, it’s the Patriots, Saints, and Steelers for me.