The Big Board meticulously evaluates a combination of historical performance, the current players’ standings, and projected future successes to identify the Top 100 fantasy football players. This resource serves as a practical cheat sheet for General Managers looking to optimize their strategies during drafts. The board bases its evaluations using a half-point PPR scoring system within a standard 1QB league format, ensuring relevance for contemporary drafts.
* Player notes provided for the Top 50 players
Team ARI ATL BAL BUF CAR CHI CIN CLE DAL DEN DET GB HOU IND JAX KC LAC LAR LV MIA MIN NE NO NYG NYJ PHI PIT SEA SF TB TEN WAS
Position QB RB TE WR
He has four games of 25+ PPR points through his first eight contests with Philly – only Ravens RB Derrick Henry has recorded five such performances, highlighting the competitiveness of the fantasy landscape. His performance accentuates his pivotal role in the Eagles’ offense and reflects his high value among running backs.
Henry’s bell-cow status in Lamar Jackson’s backfield continues to solidify its perceived value; he is one of only eight running backs in the history of the league since 1970 to achieve at least 13 touchdowns and 1,000 rushing yards within the first nine games of a season. His productivity underscores his dominance as a leading running back.
Having reached 15+ PPR points in all eight games played thus far, he leads all non-quarterbacks in consistent high scoring, further emphasizing his critical impact in fantasy lineups.
His remarkable stats reflect his lethal combination of scoring and yardage: over the past 20 regular-season games, he has amassed 25 total touchdowns, averaging 22.1 touches and 103.4 total yards per game. Notably, his incredible streak of 10 consecutive regular-season games with at least one touchdown came to an end in Week 9, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Averaging 5.1 more PPR points per game and 4.6 more touches through the first nine games of 2024 compared to his Arthur Smith-impeded rookie season in 2023, he demonstrates significant growth and adaptation to the league’s demands.
Receiver efficiency is evident as he has logged five touchdown catches of 30 or more yards, a feat unmatched by any other player who has recorded more than three such touchdowns, solidifying his capability to stretch the field effectively. Since 1970, he ranks seventh in PPR points among wide receivers across the first 54 regular-season games of their respective careers, illustrating his emerging talent.
He leads all running backs with at least 8.0 touches per game in PPR points per touch, an impressive 1.22, showcasing his effectiveness on limited plays. With 24 scrimmage plays of 18+ yards since the beginning of 2023, he is only surpassed by Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley in this category, emphasizing his dynamic playing style.
Ranking as a top-4 running back in PPR average points per game (21.02), he has already surpassed six games with 100+ scrimmage yards, second only to Saquon Barkley in this category, while on track for a career-high in receptions at 86 this season.
CMC’s unparalleled upside in the 49ers’ bell-cow role remains a point of interest, particularly as fantasy managers remain apprehensive about the possibility of Achilles tendonitis affecting his performance down the line.
The loss of Dak Prescott for at least a month is anticipated to have a negative impact on Lamb’s fantasy value: in six career starts by Cooper Rush, Lamb has consequently averaged 14.5 PPR points per game, which represents a 4.0 points per game drop from his current rate, yet he was still targeted over 8 times in each of those games, indicating a strong floor.
It’s surprising that the absence of Tua has dropped Hill into Wan’Dale Robinson territory in fantasy standings, as both players now have an 11.0 PPR average. However, his performance in Tua’s three full games this season showcased a far superior 17.1 PPR points, suggesting that patience and roster resilience are key strategies moving forward.
Tied for the most games as a running back this season with 80+ scrimmage yards (7), he has hit the 20+ PPR point threshold in 11 of his last 22 games, highlighting consistent scoring abilities.
In his past 14 games played while Tua was a starter, he managed to score 20 PPR points in nine of those outings, including all four games so far in this season. Notably, only Saquon Barkley has surpassed his PPR points among running backs over the last three weeks (Weeks 7-9).
He has achieved a touchdown in six consecutive games; however, during this scoring spree, he averages just 55.3 yards and is under 10 yards per reception (9.7), a season-low statistic that could warrant further scrutiny.
Wilson has exploded in recent weeks, becoming the number one fantasy wide receiver over the past five contests (Weeks 5-9) with remarkable stats: 40 receptions for 472 yards and four touchdowns. Alongside notable peers Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase, he has also put together eight games with 10+ PPR points, cementing his status as a player to watch.
Despite notching a league-high 32 targets in the past three weeks, he ranked only WR22, indicating a need for better efficiency to convert targets into higher outputs in PPR leagues.
In the era of Shane Steichen in Indianapolis, Taylor’s production has been outstanding (16 games, 1,496 total yards, 13 touchdowns), but sustaining good health presents a continual challenge, with 10 games missed between 2023 and now impairing his ability to deliver consistent value.
Collins was poised to become fantasy’s WR1 before a hamstring injury in Week 5 placed him on injured reserve, with a potential return in Week 10; however, the history of hamstring injuries often complicates the recovery timeline.
His Top-5 WR potential has often been visible, registering 17.1 PPR points per game, yet unfortunate leg injuries have limited him to just 4.5 games. Nevertheless, recent evaluations indicate that his latest knee injury is not considered serious, providing hope for a rebound.
After a standout rookie season that broke records, anticipation grows for his 2024 campaign to find its footing as both a knee injury and an ejection for throwing a punch in Week 9 have restricted him to a mere 54 routes. However, an impressive 31.5% target percentage signals future potential if normalcy returns.
On track for his third NFL MVP award, Jackson has finished as a QB1 (Top 12) in all nine weeks played, garnering Top 6 finishes in six of those games. In Yahoo scoring, he outperforms the number two quarterback by 2.0 PPG, while exceeding the third-ranked player by a remarkable 5.1 PPG.
Another player where the phrase “If he can stay healthy…” is often repeated, he has averaged an impressive 17.7 PPR PPG since 2022, which ranks sixth among wide receivers, despite only appearing in 25 out of a possible 42 regular-season games during that timeframe.
Among running backs averaging 10 or more touches, he ranks fifth in PPR points per touch (1.04), is on pace to keep a solid 4.6 yards per carry for the third consecutive season, and has already established a new career-high in touchdowns (8).
Despite a few lackluster rushing performances with three games of 32 yards or less, he still maintains the sixth-highest PPR points per touch (1.03), owing much to an already-recorded career-high in receptions (30) that bolsters his scoring value.
Over the past five weeks, Jacobs has emerged as a key contributor in his new role with the Packers, placing him among the top 10 running backs in PPR points per game (17.4) while averaging an impressive 19.9 touches per game.
London has found success, ranking in the top 5 among wide receivers in PPR points, although his breakout was briefly hampered by a hip pointer injury sustained in Week 9. Currently listed as “day-to-day,” he looks positioned to capitalize on one of the easiest remaining schedules for wide receivers this season.
Despite missing the last two games due to a knee injury (which is anticipated to heal post-bye in Week 11), Metcalf sits fifth among wide receivers with 11 receptions of 20+ yards, marking his continued high-level play through injury setbacks.
Dominating the tight end position, his 18.0 PPR points per game leads the league and is 2.0 points higher than his career best of 16.0 achieved in 2018. Over the last two games, he’s averaged an astounding 110 receiving yards, particularly in the absence of Brandon Aiyuk due to ACL/MCL injuries.
He averaged 15.9 PPR points per game during his last six seasons in Green Bay and currently maintains a rate of 15.6 in Minnesota. Among running backs with at least 10 receptions, he boasts the fifth-highest receiving grade from PFF, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities.
Since joining the Lions, he has established himself as a model of consistency, enjoying a remarkable streak of 17 consecutive games with a minimum of 10 PPR points, successfully reaching that benchmark in 21 of 22 regular-season games in Detroit.
Bowers has established himself through massive target volume, ranking sixth in the NFL for total targets, and leads all tight ends in PPR points scored, boasting the second-highest PPR points per game (behind George Kittle).
Kelce has weathered a slow start to the season, now producing 7+ catches and 70+ yards in four of his last five games, including a remarkable combined stat line of 24 receptions, 190 yards, and a touchdown during Weeks 8 and 9.
Positioned as Jayden Daniels’ primary target, McLaurin is on track to deliver a career-best fantasy season, currently sporting an impressive streak of seven straight games with 15+ PPR points, trailing only Justin Jefferson and Derrick Henry—who both share an active streak of eight games with such scoring performances.
He is indeed back! Having experienced a couple of games to acclimate with the Jets, he reignited his form alongside Aaron Rodgers in Week 9, garnering 11 targets, with seven catches for 91 yards and a touchdown to cap off his performance. The remaining schedule for the Jets features one of the easiest WR matchups, ideal for his resurgence.
Conner’s consistency merits attention, boasting zero games missed so far, paired with a respectable average of 18.4 touches per game, which includes four occasions of rushing for 100 yards and a Top 5 run grade from PFF, solidifying his importance in the backfield.
Smith’s recent 17-game performance (including the postseason) features 92 receptions, 1,304 yards, and 9 touchdowns, achieving 16.3 PPR points per game, a testament to his strong presence in the receiving core.
Though he’s been something of a roller-coaster ride in fantasy football, posting three games with 5.3 PPR points or fewer and five games exceeding 18.5 PPR points, his overall performance averages out to position him solidly at No. 16 among wide receivers with at least five games played.
A surprising standout of fantasy 2024, he ranks among the six running backs averaging 20 or more touches per game (20.8), alongside six games featuring 14 or more PPR points, tying for sixth highest at the running back position.
Swift faced a rocky start to his Chicago career with a dismal 6.5 PPR points per game tally in the first three games, but he dramatically turned things around to place himself at No. 3 for running backs in PPR points per game (20.9) from Weeks 4-9 while averaging 21.4 touches in that time.
He’s shown week-to-week volatility while managing leg injuries (calf and quad), but despite the challenges, he has established a solid WR2 standing in PPR standings, highlighted by his achievement of eight receptions of 30+ yards, placing him tied (with George Pickens) for the NFL lead.
Surfing the wave of success with six rushing touchdowns, he stands as the top fantasy quarterback over the last three weeks (Weeks 7-9), a staggering feat that adds to his overall total of 51 rushing touchdowns in just 59 games, including postseason appearances.
Evans’ hope for an 11th consecutive 1,000-yard season abruptly ended with an IR stint following a Week 7 hamstring injury. As recovery progresses, he is expected to recover and return to form as a WR1 in Week 12 (post-bye week), just in time for the fantasy stretch run.
Allen has demonstrated efficiency but has notably reduced his passing attempts to 29.1 per game this season from 34.1 last year, in addition to averaging the least rushing fantasy points per game of his career (4.3), a worrying trend for fantasy managers.
Despite being a rookie revelation, he has accumulated more rushing fantasy points than Lamar Jackson; however, he has lagged in touchdown passes with only nine in nine games. Arguably, his injury preventing him from completing the Carolina game has played a role in this unexpected shortfall.
Among running backs that have participated in at least six games, he currently ranks No. 12 in PPR points per game, while his 17 rushing attempts for 10 or more yards ranks him eighth in effectiveness on rush plays.
Notably, he stands out as the only running back maintaining both an active streak of three consecutive 100-yard rushing games and a streak of eight ongoing games with total yards exceeding 70, showcasing his remarkable consistency and productivity.
Brown has ranked as the RB11 since Week 4, averaging 17.8 touches, 75.7 scrimmage yards, and totaling six touchdowns across six games played. The addition of Khalil Herbert could slightly diminish his touches, yet the backfield likely remains primarily his.
I’ve long held a high regard for D-Hop’s rest-of-season value compared to industry sentiment, as I’m convinced that his talents will flourish within the Kansas City offense, leveraging Patrick Mahomes’ exceptional arm talent to maximize output.
His recent hamstring injury, placing him in jeopardy of missing additional games. Prior to this setback, Evans had been on track with solid performances, maintaining an average of 15.3 PPR points per game and contributing to his team’s aerial attack with consistent targets. His absence will likely lead to an increased workload for other receivers, making players like Chris Godwin and Russell Gage more valuable in the upcoming weeks as they adjust to the vacancy left by Evans.
Fantasy football managers must remain vigilant regarding injury updates and the evolving landscape of players’ numbers to ensure lineup success as the season progresses. The unpredictability of player performances, coupled with injuries, highlights the need for astute roster management and a keen eye on matchups to secure an advantageous position as the fantasy playoffs approach.
