With the recent additions of Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon to The Action Network, we’ve decided to release comprehensive rankings for season-long fantasy football leagues this year. Koerner has been the No. 1 in-season FantasyPros ranker each of the past three seasons. (Matthew Freedman finished No. 6 last year.) And Raybon is a known projections wizard.

Koerner, Raybon and Freedman will update their rankings regularly throughout the summer, so be sure to bookmark this article and consult it in when preparing for your drafts.

Note that these rankings are for point-per-reception (PPR) leagues with conventional starting lineup requirements (1 QB/2 RB/3 WR/1 TE/1 FLEX/1 DST/1 K).

Immediately below are Koerner, Raybon and Freedman’s individual and combined rankings for the top 200 position players. The table is initially sorted by composite rank (the “All” column), but you can also sort by individual ranker if you want.

After the master rankings, we’ve also provided position-specific tables accompanied by blurbs for every player in the top 200.

And if by chance you’re looking for dynasty rookie rankings, you’re in luck:

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Top 200 Overall

In case you’re wondering where we rank defenses and kickers relative to these position players, here’s our perspective:

If you’re in a traditional head-to-head league with 8-14 teams, simply wait till the last two rounds of the draft and then select a defense and kicker.
If you’re in a conventional best-ball league with 18-26 roster spots, wait as long as you can while still being able to select at least two of each and preferably three.

Defenses and kickers are important in the NFL, but in fantasy they should be deprioritized, and our rankings reflect that.

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Quarterbacks

Aaron Rodgers, Packers

Finishes of QB29 in 2017 (missed nine games), QB1 in 2016, QB7 in 2015, QB1 in 2014 and QB22 in 2013 (missed seven) equate to a 60% whiff rate, which doesn’t mesh with the +EV late-round quarterback strategy. – Raybon

Cam Newton, Panthers

Top-two fantasy quarterback in two of the past three seasons and has punched in between five and 14 rushing touchdowns in all seven seasons of his career. – Raybon

Russell Wilson, Seahawks

Has lost Paul Richardson and Jimmy Graham and been saddled with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, whose teams have finished with below-average pass-attempt volume in each of his past six seasons. – Raybon

Tom Brady, Patriots

Despite having 4,576 yards, 32 touchdowns, and only eight interceptions last season, Brady was outscored in fantasy points per game by six quarterbacks, all of whom ran for at least 18.0 yards per game; Brady ran for 1.8. – Raybon

Deshaun Watson, Texans

Was pacing for all-time great quarterbacking season last year before his injury but is coming off an ACL tear and still just a second-year passer with six NFL starts. – Freedman

Deshaun Watson: The Michael Jordan of Fantasy Football?

Drew Brees, Saints

Led the league in yards per attempt last year but usually goes sooner than I want to take a quarterback with limited rushing upside. – Raybon

Carson Wentz, Eagles

Was a top-three fantasy quarterback before tearing his ACL in Week 14. – Raybon

Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers

Seven starts into his career and hasn’t had a bad game yet; averaged 8.8 yards per attempt with track-and-field athlete Marquise Goodwin as his No. 1 target and fullback Kyle Juszczyk tied for No. 2. – Raybon

Kirk Cousins, Vikings

Top-10 fantasy quarterback in three straight seasons gets perhaps the best weapons he’s ever had, provided Dalvin Cook is healthy, but four-plus rushing touchdowns for a fourth straight season is unrealistic. – Raybon

Kirk Cousins: How Does He Affect the Vikings Offense?

Matthew Stafford, Lions

Has finished in the QB8-17 range for five straight seasons. – Raybon

Matthew Stafford: When Should You Fade Him in Fantasy/DFS?

Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers

Has averaged 318 yards and 2.8 touchdowns per game at home over the past two seasons; essentially is a top-three quarterback for half the season. – Raybon

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

At a largely replaceable position, why not target a strong-armed quarterback with a good supporting cast, dual-threat ability and Deshaun Watson-like ceiling? – Raybon

Patrick Mahomes: What to Expect in 2018?

Philip Rivers, Chargers

Hasn’t had fewer than 4,000 yards passing or completed less than 60% of his attempts in a season since 2012, when his wide receivers were Danario Alexander, Malcom Floyd, Eddie Royal and Robert Meachem. – Freedman

Jared Goff, Rams

Accumulated 2,085 yards and 19 touchdowns passing to just three interceptions last year in eight post-bye starts and now has a No. 1 receiver in Brandin Cooks. – Freedman

Jameis Winston, Buccaneers

Despite dealing with a nagging shoulder injury last season, he put up QB1 numbers when on the field and should continue to do so again in 2018 with all the talent surrounding him. – Koerner

Jameis Winston: Can He Make the Leap in Year 4?

Matt Ryan, Falcons

Should progress from his 3.8% touchdown rate last season and has more yards passing (31,735) than everyone except Drew Brees and the Megatron-aided Matthew Stafford since Julio Jones entered the league in 2011. – Freedman

Marcus Mariota, Titans

Konami Code runner with passing-game competence and new, non-ancient head coach and offensive coordinator. – Freedman

Dak Prescott, Cowboys

Could be a human handoff machine without Dez Bryant and Jason Witten. – Freedman

Dak Prescott: 2018’s Most Undervalued QB?

Alex Smith, Redskins

Career-long streaming option coming off a top-three fantasy season destined for regression with a new team. – Freedman

Andrew Luck, Colts

Is reportedly throwing a ‘football’ again and has been a locked-in top-10 fantasy quarterback when healthy since entering the league. – Freedman

Blake Bortles, Jaguars

Finished as QB13 overall and QB18 in points per game in a ‘hide Bortles’ year; QB14 and QB4 in the two seasons prior. – Raybon

Mitchell Trubisky, Bears

Not unreasonable to anticipate a second-year leap with Matt Nagy replacing John Fox and the additions of Allen Robinson, Trey Burton, Anthony Miller and Taylor Gabriel. – Raybon

Derek Carr, Raiders

Played most of 2017 with an injured back and now has best receiving unit of career with Amari Cooper, Jordy Nelson and Martavis Bryant. – Freedman

Eli Manning, Giants

Throwing to Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley, Evan Engram and Sterling Shepard will lead to enough spiked weeks to justify his cost. – Raybon

Andy Dalton, Bengals

A bet on Dalton is essentially a bet on Tyler Eifert and/or John Ross after Dalton posted a career-low in passing yards per game (207.5) without their services for almost all of last season. – Raybon

Case Keenum, Broncos

This year’s candidate to pull the sword out of Peyton Manning’s stone; also fifth member of The Wonders. – Freedman

Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins

Better fantasy than actual quarterback with a non-horrible 20.2 points per game over the last half decade. – Freedman

Tyrod Taylor, Browns

Trails only Cam Newton with his fantasy-saving 283 carries, 1,575 ground yards and 14 rushing touchdowns over the past three years. – Freedman

Running Backs

Todd Gurley, Rams

Led the NFL with 2,093 yards and 19 touchdowns from scrimmage last year and still just 24 years old. – Freedman

Le’Veon Bell, Steelers

Top-four running back in PPR points per game for four seasons and counting. – Raybon

David Johnson, Cardinals

Most dynamic back in the league, evidenced by his 33 all-purpose touchdowns in 33 career games. – Freedman

Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys

NFL leader in rushing yards per game in each of his first two seasons; may set a career high in receptions given the Cowboys’ barren receiving corps. – Raybon

Alvin Kamara, Saints

One phenomenally efficient rookie campaign does not a lead back make (although it might). – Freedman

Saquon Barkley, Giants

Best running back prospect of the last decade. – Freedman

Saquon Barkley: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Melvin Gordon, Chargers

Inefficient producer blessed with copious carries, targets, and goal-line opportunities. – Freedman

Kareem Hunt, Chiefs

Only Todd Gurley and Le’Veon Bell had more scrimmage yards than Hunt’s 1,742 in a rookie campaign that saw him lead the NFL in rushing (1,327) and finish with the eighth-most receiving yards among running backs (455). – Raybon

Leonard Fournette, Jaguars

The Jags landed the top free-agent offensive lineman in left guard Andrew Norwell to bolster their line and pave the way for what should be another massive workload for Fournette this season. – Koerner

LeSean McCoy, Bills

Borderline Hall-of-Famer with 50-reception ability in an offense with no other options. – Freedman

Jerick McKinnon, 49ers

Finished as the RB17 on 202 touches in 2017 and was handpicked by Kyle Shanahan, whose lead back has finished as high as RB1 and no lower than RB8 in each of the past three seasons. – Raybon

Jerick McKinnon: Set to Ball Out in a Featured Role?

Devonta Freeman, Falcons

Leads NFL with 35 touchdowns over the past three years. – Freedman

Devonta Freeman & Tevin Coleman: Can They Continue to Co-Exist?

Christian McCaffrey, Panthers

Hybrid role (7.3 targets, 7.1 carries per game) resulted in double-digit PPR points in 12 of 16 games last year; any increase in carries would be gravy. – Raybon

Dalvin Cook, Vikings

Talented three-down player with four NFL games and one torn ACL on his professional résumé. – Freedman

Dalvin Cook: What’s His Fantasy Ceiling Coming Off ACL Surgery?

Joe Mixon, Bengals

Arbitrage version of Saquon Barkley. – Freedman

Kenyan Drake, Dolphins

Averaged between 4.4 and 5.4 yards per carry in each of his five starts and 4.8 on the season (sixth in NFL) despite a pushover offensive line that ranked 30th in Football Outsiders’ Adjusted Line Yards metric and dead last in Pro Football Focus’ run-blocking grades. – Raybon

Jordan Howard, Bears

Trails only Le’Veon Bell, Ezekiel Elliott, Melvin Gordon and Todd Gurley with his 528 carries and 52 receptions over the past two years. – Freedman

Alex Collins, Ravens

Handled 16.7 carries per game over the last nine games of 2017 for a team whose lead back has averaged 11-15 PPR points per game in four consecutive post-Ray Rice seasons. – Raybon

Alex Collins: Positioned to Thrive as Ravens’ No. 1 Running Back?

Jay Ajayi, Eagles

Averaged 5.4 yards per carry on 112 regular-season and playoff rushes with the Eagles and should inherit much of LeGarrette Blount’s 10.8 carries per game, 10 of which were inside the five-yard line (10th in NFL). – Raybon

Rashaad Penny, Seahawks

His aggressive selection at 27th overall indicates that the Seahawks intend to use him in a high-volume role in Brian Schottenheimer’s run-heavy scheme; high-end college production and combine metrics suggest he’ll succeed, but a shaky offensive line still looms. – Raybon

Rashaad Penny: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Lamar Miller, Texans

Will benefit from defenses trying to contain Deshaun Watson, just as he did last year when he put up borderline-RB1 numbers in Watson’s six starts. – Koerner

Mark Ingram, Saints

Suspended for first four game but has averaged 16.2 PPR points per game over the past four years and is at worst a high-end RB2 when active. – Freedman

Derrick Henry, Titans

Averaged 12.4 PPR points per game last year in eight games with double-digit carries and now in line for majority of backfield goal-line opportunities. – Freedman

Derrick Henry vs. Dion Lewis: Who Will Lead the Titans Backfield in 2018?

Derrius Guice, Redskins

Ran a 4.49-second 40-yard dash at 224 pounds and was drafted in the second round to put Robert Kelley and Samaje Perine out of their misery. – Raybon

Derrius Guice: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Tevin Coleman, Falcons

Coleman is a great mid-round pick given his low-risk, high-reward outlook as a change-of-pace back, and he would become a RB1 if/when Devonta Freeman misses time. – Koerner

Dion Lewis, Titans

Was New England’s best skill-position player at times in 2017 but missed 57 of a possible 80 games prior to last season and is now divorced from the Patriots offense. – Raybon

Sony Michel, Patriots

Late first-round pick can run (No. 6 in PFF Elusive Rating), pass protect (two hurries on 52 pass-blocking attempts in 2017), and catch passes when given the opportunity; should start off with the early-2017 Dion Lewis role, but could push for higher-volume usage if he plays up to his rookie potential. – Raybon

Sony Michel: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Royce Freeman, Broncos

Third-round rookie with 229-pound size and inside track to most of the 245 carries C.J. Anderson had last year. – Raybon

Royce Freeman: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Ronald Jones II, Buccaneers

PFF’s highest-graded college running back in 2017 will get every chance to earn Doug Martin’s old role. – Raybon

Ronald Jones II: Pre-Draft Profile

Tarik Cohen, Bears

Finished as the RB33 in PPR on only 140 touches, and all indications are that Matt Nagy plans to expand his role. – Raybon

Rex Burkhead, Patriots

Quietly ranked 16th among running backs in PPR points per game last season (13.0, minimum four games) and should be active as a pass-catcher and in the red zone. – Raybon

Chris Thompson, Redskins

Fragile 187-pounder is electric but didn’t start running until mid-June after last season’s broken fibula and will be hard-pressed to equal last season’s 13.1 yards per reception and six touchdowns on 103 touches. – Raybon

Duke Johnson, Browns

Leads all backs with 188 receptions since entering the league three years ago. – Freedman

Marlon Mack, Colts

Favorite to inherit a good portion of the volume Frank Gore left behind; showed promising physicality down the stretch last season and could rise even more once we have more clarity on his role and the health of Andrew Luck. – Raybon

Marshawn Lynch, Raiders

Averaged 14.2 PPR points per game last year in his seven games after the Week 10 bye. – Freedman

Theo Riddick, Lions

Locked in for 50+ receptions, 700-ish yards and 3-6 touchdowns. – Freedman

Isaiah Crowell, Jets

Accustomed to playing in a subpar offense thanks to his time in Cleveland but still averaged 1,064.7 yards and 4.7 touchdowns from scrimmage per year in his three lead-back seasons. – Freedman

James White, Patriots

Has averaged 10.0 PPR points per game over the past three years in a committee backfield. – Freedman

Giovani Bernard, Bengals

Joe Mixon handcuff and change-of-pace pass-catching savant with 47 receptions, 1,071.8 yards and 5.3 touchdowns per year in his four healthy seasons. – Freedman

Jamaal Williams, Packers

Potential starter who averaged 15.7 PPR points per game over the second half of 2017 rookie campaign. – Freedman

Carlos Hyde, Browns

Yet to have a 1,000-yard rushing campaign; on an offense that could struggle and slated for replacement by the younger, more athletic Nick Chubb. – Freedman

Bilal Powell, Jets

Could lose work to Elijah McGuire but has averaged 40.5 receptions, 1,026 yards and five touchdowns per year over the past two seasons. – Freedman

C.J. Anderson, Panthers

Coming off a 1,000-yard rushing season and now on a team with dual-threat quarterback and slot receiver masquerading as starting halfback. – Freedman

Devontae Booker, Broncos

Receiving and change-of-pace option with starting potential in the event of a Royce Freeman injury or failure to launch. – Freedman

Kerryon Johnson, Lions

SEC Offensive Player of the Year with lead-back opportunity as a 21-year-old rookie. – Freedman

Kerryon Johnson: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Ty Montgomery, Packers

Has averaged 17 PPR points per game over the past two years when he’s gotten 8+ carries in an Aaron Rodgers start. – Freedman

Nyheim Hines, Colts

Athletic pass-patching rookie with top-tier return skills and under-appreciated rushing upside. – Freedman

Nyheim Hines: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Aaron Jones, Packers

Averaged 14.8 PPR points per game in four starts last year. – Freedman

Matt Breida, 49ers

Had four games with double-digit touches in Jimmy Garoppolo’s five starts last year and could steal snaps from starter Jerick McKinnon. – Freedman

Corey Clement, Eagles

Super Bowl hero with change-of-pace value and latent upside as the beneficiary of any Jay Ajayi and/or Darren Sproles injuries and/or issues. – Freedman

Latavius Murray, Vikings

Averaged 16.8 carries per game with eight touchdowns over his past 12 games and would have RB1 upside should anything happen to Dalvin Cook. – Raybon

T.J. Yeldon, Jaguars

Leonard Fournette’s backup and a change-of-pace contributor with three straight seasons of 30+ receptions. – Freedman

Peyton Barber, Buccaneers

Short-yardage thumper and Plan B to Ronald Jones. – Freedman

Austin Ekeler, Chargers

Second-year undrafted small-school satellite back with strong college production and a shot at the Danny Woodhead role. – Raybon

Nick Chubb, Browns

Has the size and talent to be the lead back by season’s end. – Freedman

Nick Chubb: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Javorius Allen, Ravens

Sith Lord with insidious receiving skills and evil three-down aspirations. – Freedman

Darren Sproles, Eagles

Averaged 63.2 receptions, 889 scrimmage yards and 6.7 all-purpose touchdowns for six straight seasons before an injury-shortened 2017 campaign. – Freedman

Chris Carson, Seahawks

Big-bodied runner who flashed in three 2017 starts and has unproven competition for touches. – Freedman

D’Onta Foreman, Texans

Returning from a torn Achilles but could ascend to the lead-back role if Lamar Miller falters. – Freedman

Chris Ivory, Bills

Clear handcuff to LeSean McCoy in his age-30 season. – Raybon

Doug Martin, Raiders

Outlier successes may (not?) be due to use of PEDs. – Raybon

Frank Gore, Dolphins

Will spell Kenyan Drake when Adam Gase wants someone much older and slower on the field. – Raybon

LeGarrette Blount, Lions

Kerryon Johnson owners will hate Blount by Week 4, because one doesn’t sign Blount and not give him goal-line carries. – Raybon

Tavon Austin, Cowboys

He’s not good at football, but Jason Garrett & Co. aren’t good at coaching and will use him way more than they should. – Raybon

Corey Grant, Jaguars

The Jags paid $2.9 million to retain him, and it seems they’ve realized they need him on the field; dude’s nasty. – Raybon

Kenneth Dixon, Ravens

Jay Ajayi of an alternate universe. – Freedman

Jordan Wilkins, Colts

Big and athletic between-the-tackles rookie with a 1,250-yard final season at Mississippi and no solidified starting running back ahead of him. – Freedman

Chase Edmonds, Cardinals

The fourth-rounder out of Fordham with a 96th-percentile agility score is likely to open the season as the No. 2 to David Johnson. – Raybon

Chase Edmonds: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Jaylen Samuels, Steelers

Potential early-down H-back, receiving-down halfback, and goal-line grinder with a non-zero chance to be the Steelers lead back as a rookie in the event of a Le’Veon Bell injury. – Freedman

Jaylen Samuels: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Wide Receivers

Antonio Brown, Steelers

Top-three PPR wideout every year since 2013. – Raybon

DeAndre Hopkins, Texans

Trails only Randy Moss, A.J. Green and Larry Fitzgerald with his career-opening five-year stretch of 413 receptions, 5,865 yards and 36 touchdowns. – Freedman

Odell Beckham Jr., Giants

Ninety-plus catches, 1,300-plus yards and double-digit touchdowns in each of first three seasons, and 2017 full-season pace was 101-1,208-12. – Raybon

Julio Jones, Falcons

All-time NFL leader with 95.3 receiving yards per game. – Freedman

Julio Jones: Will He Ever Start Scoring More Touchdowns?

Michael Thomas, Saints

Leads all receivers in NFL history with 196 receptions in his first two seasons. – Freedman

Michael Thomas: Drew Brees’ Best Receiver Ever?

Keenan Allen, Chargers

Was overrated last year with a 31% air-yard market share that ranked outside of the top 20. – Freedman

A.J. Green, Bengals

Top-five talent coming off a 1,000-yard, eight-touchdown ‘bad season’ in which he led the NFL with a 46% air-yard market share. – Freedman

Davante Adams, Packers

Managed to put up WR1 numbers in the eight games Brett Hundley started last season; the sky is the limit to what he can do in a full season as Aaron Rodgers‘ No. 1 weapon. – Koerner

Davante Adams: What’s His Ceiling With Jordy Nelson Gone?

Mike Evans, Buccaneers

One of three players in NFL history (along with Randy Moss and A.J. Green) to open his career with four straight 1,000-yard receiving campaigns. – Freedman

Doug Baldwin, Seahawks

Seattle nostalgically wants to commit more to the run, but Baldwin finished between WR8 and WR14 in each of the past three seasons and could eclipse career-high 125 targets after the team substituted replacement-level talent for Jimmy Graham and Paul Richardson. – Raybon

Adam Thielen, Vikings

Finished as the WR8 in 2017 despite scoring only four touchdowns and gets an upgrade at quarterback with Kirk Cousins. – Freedman

Kirk Cousins: How Does He Affect the Vikings Offense?

Tyreek Hill, Chiefs

Has averaged 5.0 receptions, 79.3 scrimmage yards and 0.7 all-purpose touchdowns per game since stealing the No. 1 role from an injured Jeremy Maclin in November 2016. – Freedman

Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals

Has more receptions (325) over the past three years than any player not named Antonio Brown (343). – Freedman

Amari Cooper, Raiders

A combination of better health and more creative usage could lead to a bounce-back campaign; has lined up in the slot frequently during OTAs after finishing third in slot yards per route run in 2017 (min. 90 slot routes, PFF). – Raybon

Amari Cooper: Was 2017 a Fluke or a Sign of Things to Come?

T.Y. Hilton, Colts

Was neutralized by double-coverage and Jacoby Brissett in 2017 en route to five-year low 57-966-4 line; moves up once we gain more confidence that Andrew Luck can still throw the deep ball at a high level. – Raybon

T.Y. Hilton: Can He Rebound If Andrew Luck Remains Out?

Josh Gordon, Browns

I’m fine with chasing 2013’s 87-1,646-9 ceiling when he managed a 1,000-yard 16-game pace last season despite being able to reel in only 43% of DeShone Kizer’s adventures. – Raybon

Stefon Diggs, Vikings

Has missed 2-3 games in each of his three seasons, but he has put together back-to-back top-14 finishes in wide receiver PPR points per game and gets an upgrade at quarterback. – Raybon

Kirk Cousins: How Does He Affect the Vikings Offense?

Allen Robinson, Bears

Dark horse to lead the NFL in targets if new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy takes the training wheels off Mitchell Trubisky; Robinson’s 2015 (151-80-1,400-14) and 2016 (150-73-883-6) seasons with Blake Bortles serve as a good indication of his ceiling and floor. – Raybon

Brandin Cooks, Rams

Joins Antonio Brown and Larry Fitzgerald as one of just three players with 1,000 yards and six touchdowns receiving in each of the past three seasons. – Freedman

Golden Tate, Lions

The definition of a fantasy WR2 has 90-92 catches and WR12 (2017), WR17 (2016), and WR24 (2015) finishes over the past three seasons as Matthew Stafford’s go-to chain mover. – Raybon

Alshon Jeffery, Eagles

Has averaged 1,021.8 yards and 6.4 touchdowns per season over the past half decade despite missing 11 games and catching the supermajority of his passes from the unholy quintet of Jay Cutler, Josh McCown, Jimmy Clausen, Brian Hoyer and Matt Barkley. – Freedman

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers

Ranked 12th among wide receivers in PPR points per game (14.7) despite being a rookie and fighting for scraps behind Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. – Raybon

Marvin Jones, Lions

Looked like a star down the stretch in 2017, going for 85 or more yards in eight of his last 11 games while being targeted a would-be career-high 7.4 times per game. – Raybon

Demaryius Thomas, Broncos

Entering his age-31 season with nagging injuries and declining production in three straight seasons, Thomas is best thought of as a high-volume possession receiver; I’d prefer him as my fantasy WR3 rather than WR2. – Raybon

Case Keenum: Is He the Answer for Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders?

Jarvis Landry, Browns

Has been a target monster his entire career but that will change with the Browns and is a significant blow to his value in PPR. – Koerner

Robby Anderson, Jets

Faces very little competition for targets and has shown the ability to put up numbers no matter who is under center. – Koerner

Robby Anderson: Primed to Break Out Even More in 2018?

Randall Cobb, Packers

Hauled in 6.0 catches on 9.0 targets per game in Aaron Rodgers’ five full games and is the favorite to finish second on the team in catches with Jordy Nelson gone. – Raybon

Michael Crabtree, Ravens

Of the 37 wide receivers with at least 250 targets since 2015, Crabtree ranks last in yards per target (6.49); of the 36 quarterbacks with at least 500 attempts since 2015, Joe Flacco ranks last in yards per attempt (6.27). – Raybon

Emmanuel Sanders, Broncos

At 31 years of age, Sanders has seen his per-game production plummet for three years straight; he moves up if he looks like his old explosive self in the preseason. – Raybon

Case Keenum: Is He the Answer for Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders?

Sammy Watkins, Chiefs

Just 25 years old and has been a fantasy-usable receiver despite spending three years in Buffalo before being traded to a new team last year right before the season started. – Freedman

Pierre Garcon, 49ers

Has more competition for targets than when he averaged 8.3 per game last season, but still likely to have a high-volume role in a Kyle Shanahan offense catching passes from Jimmy Garoppolo. – Raybon

Chris Hogan, Patriots

Had at least four catches and 60 yards in 6-of-8 games before injuring his shoulder in Week 8 last year, and the departure of Brandin Cooks and his 1,759 air yards (sixth in NFL) could lead to more downfield targets. – Raybon

Devin Funchess, Panthers

Legitimately improved his skills in 2017 but commanded only 6.0 targets per game in the seven games Greg Olsen played compared to 7.8 in the nine he missed. – Raybon

Cooper Kupp, Rams

His 23 red-zone targets (tied for third in NFL) were somewhat misleading; only seven came inside the 10-yard line (tied for 31st). – Raybon

DeVante Parker, Dolphins

The good news is he set career highs in per-game catches (4.4) and yards (51.5) in 2017; the bad news is it all came without Ryan Tannehill. – Raybon

Corey Davis, Titans

Was hamstrung with injuries last year but is a collegiate producer ready for a second-season breakout in a new pass-oriented offense. – Freedman

Marquise Goodwin, 49ers

Managed 15.1 PPR points per game in Jimmy Garoppolo’s five starts last year but will lose targets to a returning Pierre Garcon and rookie Dante Pettis. – Freedman

Jordy Nelson, Raiders

Has slowed down but over the past two years still had 20 touchdowns in his 21 games with a healthy, competent quarterback (. . . who just happened to be Aaron Rodgers). – Freedman

Robert Woods, Rams

Might not be even the second-best wide receiver on the Rams. – Freedman

Will Fuller V, Texans

The 2016 first-rounder has averaged 7.6 PPR points per game in 20 career games without Deshaun Watson but — small sample alert! — 21.0 in four games with Watson. – Raybon

Jamison Crowder, Redskins

Will suffer from the development of Josh Doctson, arrival of Paul Richardson and Trey Quinn, and departure of Kirk Cousins. – Freedman

Julian Edelman, Patriots

Returning from an ACL tear and suspended for the first four games of the year but Tom Brady’s No. 1 wide receiver for the past half decade. – Freedman

Julian Edelman: Who Benefits From His Expected Suspension?

Nelson Agholor, Eagles

Managed 12.0 PPR points per game in 13 games with Carson Wentz in last year’s breakout campaign. – Freedman

Sterling Shepard, Giants

Will be squeezed by the return of Odell Beckham Jr., development of Evan Engram, addition of Saquon Barkley, and mediocrity of Eli Manning. – Freedman

Kelvin Benjamin, Bills

Michael Crabtree arbitrage. – Raybon

Rishard Matthews, Titans

Entering his age-29 season without a 1,000-yard campaign to his name. – Freedman

Kenny Stills, Dolphins

Boom-or-bust deep-ball specialist with the potential for career-high targets sans Jarvis Landry. – Freedman

Marqise Lee, Jaguars

Underachieving and undersized so-called No. 1 receiver with eight scrimmage touchdowns in four years. – Freedman

Kenny Golladay, Lions

Has ability to be team’s No. 1 receiver by end of season. – Freedman

Allen Hurns, Cowboys

Going from one run-first offense without a No. 1 wide receiver to another. – Freedman

Dez Bryant, Free Agent

X-throwing problem child with position-high 73 touchdowns receiving since 2010 rookie season. – Freedman

DeSean Jackson, Buccaneers

Has 1,000 scrimmage yards in 7-of-10 NFL seasons but had a team-worst quarterback-receiver mark of 5.77 adjusted yards per attempt with Jameis Winston last year. – Freedman

Ted Ginn Jr., Saints

Field-stretching complementary receiver with 50.3 receptions, 825 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns per year over the past three seasons. – Freedman

Tyler Lockett, Seahawks

Slated for career-high targets without the departed Paul Richardson. – Freedman

Paul Richardson, Redskins

Decent shot at leading the Redskins in air yards, but his floor is in the 2017 Terrelle Pryor range if Alex Smith reverts to his old risk-averse self. – Raybon

Tyrell Williams, Chargers

Hunter Henry’s season-ending injury and Mike Williams‘ averages of 9.5 yards per game and 8.6 yards per catch as a rookie leave the door open for Tyrell to play as the No. 2 receiver. – Raybon

Mohamed Sanu, Falcons

Improved from WR52 in 2016 to WR30 in 2017, but first-round pick Calvin Ridley is more of a threat to his target share than gadget player/situational deep threat Taylor Gabriel was. – Raybon

Josh Doctson, Redskins

Was supposed to be good but has averaged 2.2 catches per game and caught just 44% of his targets in two seasons. – Raybon

D.J. Moore, Panthers

Percy Harvin-level athlete with the thick body, outstanding college production and first-year potential of Hakeem Nicks. – Freedman

D.J. Moore: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Cameron Meredith, Saints

Missed 2017 with an ACL tear but in 2016 averaged 14.0 PPR points per game in 12 starts as the leading receiver for the Bears. – Freedman

Chris Godwin, Buccaneers

Averaged more than two yards per target more than both Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson in his rookie year; coaches have already begun talking him up as a starter in Year 2. – Raybon

Dante Pettis, 49ers

Second-round speedster drafted to be the T.Y. Hilton to Jimmy Garoppolo’s metaphorical Andrew Luck. – Freedman

Dante Pettis: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Christian Kirk, Cardinals

Athletic and versatile rookie receiver who will study the ways of the force under Grand Master Jedi Larry Fitzgerald. – Freedman

Christian Kirk: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Calvin Ridley, Falcons

First-round rookie with concerns about age, college production, size, athleticism, and NFL opportunity. – Freedman

Calvin Ridley: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Martavis Bryant, Raiders

Boom-or-bust receiver with top-10 upside in make-or-break year. – Freedman

Floor of zero due to potential year-long suspension drags him into not-ranked territory for me until we gain more clarity. – Raybon

Jermaine Kearse, Jets

League-average roster clogger coming off his most productive season. – Freedman

Anthony Miller, Bears

Expected to contribute immediately in the slot in Matt Nagy’s offense with upside for more; reminds some of Antonio Brown. – Raybon

Anthony Miller: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Donte Moncrief, Jaguars

Ill-equipped post-Allen Robinson franchise rebound. – Freedman

Courtland Sutton, Broncos

No. 3 receiver with immediate No. 1 upside behind old and slowing wideouts. – Freedman

Courtland Sutton: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Mike Williams, Chargers

First-round second-year red-zone threat with Mike Evans upside and Kevin White downside. – Freedman

Mike Wallace, Eagles

A less-washed version of Torrey Smith; could benefit from single coverage in a potent offense. – Raybon

Terrance Williams, Cowboys

Has averaged 12.2 PPR points per game in 10 Dez Bryant-less appearances since 2013 rookie season (and 12.6 in three such outings with quarterback Dak Prescott). – Freedman

Dede Westbrook, Jaguars

Über-talented speedster with No. 1 ability but stuck in a run-first offense with a shot-put quarterback. – Freedman

Jordan Matthews, Patriots

Not as bad as he looked last year in Buffalo, where wide receivers go to die; his slot prowess may come in handy with Julian Edelman suspended and Danny Amendola gone. – Raybon

Danny Amendola, Dolphins

Could inherit a high-volume workload à la Jarvis Landry — he averaged 5.5 catches per game in three seasons before joining the Patriots — but if he got that workload he’d break into thousands of pieces. – Raybon

Michael Gallup, Cowboys

Above-average rookie receiver in size and athleticism with near-elite college production on a team with many available targets. – Freedman

Michael Gallup: Pre-Draft Player Profile

John Brown, Ravens

Shell of self the past two seasons with just 836 scrimmage yards in 25 games but has league-winning potential if his sickle-cell issues can be managed. – Freedman

James Washington, Steelers

The Steelers tend to hit on wide receivers in the draft more often than not; Washington could inherit Martavis Bryant’s old role by simply beating out perennial strugglers Justin Hunter and Darrius Heyward-Bey. – Raybon

James Washington: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Geronimo Allison, Packers

The favorite for Aaron Rodgers’ No. 3 wide receiver duties should always be on the radar, but Allison will be pushed by rookie J’Mon Moore. – Raybon

Tre’Quan Smith, Saints

Ready to follow in the footsteps of Michael Thomas, Marques Colston, Brandin Cooks and Kenny Stills as a first-year contributor for head coach Sean Payton. – Freedman

Tre’Quan Smith: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Brandon LaFell, Bengals

A.J. Green insurance with 14.6 PPR points per game in six starts without the No. 1 receiver over the past two years. – Freedman

Terrelle Pryor, Jets

High-upside 29-year-old in-process project player with one volume-fueled successful season and countless shattered mirrors in his history. – Freedman

Cole Beasley, Cowboys

Has averaged 11.1 PPR points per game in 10 games without Dez Bryant over the last half decade (and 16.5 in three with Dak Prescott at quarterback). – Freedman

John Ross, Bengals

Scored literally -0.8 fantasy points last year as a rookie but has elite athleticism and first-round pedigree. – Freedman

Quincy Enunwa, Jets

Big-bodied red-zone receiver with the best quarterbacks he’s ever had in Josh McCown and Sam Darnold. – Freedman

Zay Jones, Bills

Exposed as a rookie, literally. – Freedman

Keelan Cole, Jaguars

Led Jags last year with 748 yards receiving, which they ‘rewarded’ by re-signing Marqise Lee, signing Donte Moncrief, and drafting D.J. Chark. – Freedman

Albert Wilson, Dolphins

Used to 55-ish targets per year with the Chiefs, will now fight Danny Amendola, Leonte Carroo and Jakeem Grant for Jarvis Landry’s discarded slot scraps. – Freedman

Ryan Grant, Colts

Never forget: The Ravens thought (think?) he’s better than Michael Crabtree. – Raybon

Travis Benjamin, Chargers

Best-ball target; splash plays will be there, but they’ll be impossible to predict. – Raybon

Brice Butler, Cardinals

The 6-foot-3, 220-pounder has averaged 8.8 yards per target in his career and is a dark horse to earn the No. 2 role in Arizona. – Raybon

Willie Snead, Ravens

Slot-only receiver with uncertain skill, unknown future usage and a massive drop in quarterback quality. – Freedman

Brandon Marshall, Seahawks

Has caught 47.8% of his targets over the past two years and (after his Seattle stint ends in ruin) will star on Broadway in the role of Fantine. – Freedman

Washed. – Raybon

J.J. Nelson, Cardinals

Volatile speedster with 19.1 PPR points per game in his seven outings with a receiving score over the past two years. – Freedman

Tight Ends

Rob Gronkowski, Patriots

Top-two tight end in PPR points per game in a ridiculous six of the past seven seasons. – Raybon

Travis Kelce, Chiefs

Hard to knock him based on quarterback play when he’s finished as the PPR TE1 in back-to-back seasons with Alex Smith. – Raybon

Zach Ertz, Eagles

Reigning target-per-game leader (7.9) on a team with a quarterback who was playing at an MVP level before going down last season. – Raybon

Greg Olsen, Panthers

A foot injury limited his playing time and production last year, but he came on strong with an 84-1,040-8 season-long pace over his last four games (including playoffs). – Raybon

Evan Engram, Giants

Has a high ceiling but might lack consistency with Odell Beckham Jr. back and Saquon Barkley added to the fold in what figures to be a more run-heavy attack. – Raybon

Delanie Walker, Titans

Only Travis Kelce has scored more PPR points than Walker over the past three seasons; advancing age is offset by what could be a major upgrade at offensive coordinator with Sean McVay’s understudy Matt LaFleur replacing the Mike Mularkey-Terry Robiskie regime. – Raybon

Jimmy Graham, Packers

Likely to become Aaron Rodgers’ favorite red-zone target. – Koerner

Jordan Reed, Redskins

The No. 1 tight end in PPR points per game in 2015 and 2016 must ward off injuries and establish chemistry with Alex Smith, but his upside is well worth it when it costs no more than a seventh-round pick at a hollow position. – Raybon

Jordan Reed: Where’s the Love?

Kyle Rudolph, Vikings

The initial chemistry between Rudolph and his new quarterback Kirk Cousins (who loves throwing to tight ends) seems to be going well; Cousins describes throwing to Rudolph “like throwing into a mattress.” – Koerner

Kirk Cousins: How Does He Affect the Vikings Offense?

Jack Doyle, Colts

No. 2 receiving option in offense with terrifyingly low 4.9-yard average depth of target last season. – Freedman

Trey Burton, Bears

Tight end starts to get ugly around the time he goes off the board. – Raybon

George Kittle, 49ers

Was the No. 10 tight end in PPR after Jimmy Garoppolo became the starting quarterback in Week 13. – Koerner

Cameron Brate, Buccaneers

Trails only Jimmy Graham and Kyle Rudolph at the position with 14 touchdowns receiving over the past two years. – Freedman

Charles Clay, Bills

A poor man’s Delanie Walker. – Raybon

David Njoku, Browns

Led the team last year with four touchdowns receiving and primed to follow in the Hall-of-Fame footsteps of Tony Gonzalez, Jason Witten and Rob Gronkowski as a 22-year-old second-year breakout. – Freedman

O.J. Howard, Buccaneers

Lauded second-year player stuck in a timeshare. – Freedman

Jared Cook, Raiders

Seventh among tight ends in receiving yards per game (43.0) in his first season with Derek Carr. – Raybon

Tyler Eifert, Bengals

Has scored 18 touchdowns in 21 full games over the past three years. – Freedman

Vance McDonald, Steelers

Caught 10-of-16 passes for 112 yards in his most recent game as a Steeler and will reportedly be a featured part of new coordinator Randy Fichtner’s offense. – Raybon

Ben Watson, Ravens

The ageless wonder quietly finished as the TE11 in 2017 with Baltimore and now goes back to New Orleans, where he finished as the TE6 in 2015. – Raybon

Eric Ebron, Colts

Most underwhelming first-round tight end of this millennium (after Anthony Becht) but now on a team with an uncertain pass-catching cohort after T.Y. Hilton and Jack Doyle. – Freedman

Austin Hooper, Falcons

Finished last season as the TE 17 overall and TE21 in points per game; ranks fifth of 53 qualified tight ends in yards per target (8.66) since entering the league. – Raybon

Ricky Seals-Jones, Cardinals

Jermaine Gresham’s Achilles injury opens the door for Seal-Jones to handle a full complement of snaps; early reports out of camp about his blocking are promising. – Raybon

Hayden Hurst, Ravens

Overdrafted rookie who will enter the season as a 25-year-old project with three college touchdowns. – Freedman

Hayden Hurst: Pre-Draft Player Profile

Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Jaguars

Talented pass-catcher but at best the third receiving option on an offense that generated just 21 aerial touchdowns last year. – Freedman

Mike Gesicki, Dolphins

Has old-school Vernon Davis athleticism, second-round draft pedigree, and limited competition for mid-range targets as a rookie. – Freedman

Ed Dickson, Seahawks

It seems as if the Seahawks’ definition of recommitting to the run was downgrading at every pass-catching position. – Raybon

Virgil Green, Chargers

Journeyman with just four touchdowns in seven years but athletic and slated to start for a quarterback who has historically relied on his tight end. – Freedman

What is the Fantasy Impact of Hunter Henry’s Torn ACL?

Vernon Davis, Redskins

Has averaged 4.9 targets and 9.1 PPR points per game over the last two years in 14 games without starter Jordan Reed. – Freedman

Gerald Everett, Rams

Athletic second-year move tight end in an explosive offense run by the former position coach for Chris Cooley, Fred Davis and Jordan Reed. – Freedman

Rico Gathers, Cowboys

Could replace the retired Jason Witten and had a 7-106-2 breakout in the 2017 preseason before being placed on Injured Reserve. – Freedman

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