Fantasy Football 2022: Dynasty Rankings, Cheat Sheet and League Names

If the stakes in your re-draft fantasy football league don't feel high enough, consider giving the dynasty format a long look.

There, you don't get to wipe the slate clean after an NFL season and instead carry over your roster from one year to the next.

As you can probably imagine, player values and rankings differ quite a bit in the dynasty format given the need to think further ahead.

If you're contemplating (or completing) a move to a dynasty league, we'll help simplify the process by laying out our top-30 dynasty rankings, identifying a batch of rookie sleepers to target and finally throwing out some fun league names to get you going.

Dynasty Rankings

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

1. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

2. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings

3. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts

4. Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

5. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys

6. Javonte Williams, RB, Denver Broncos

7. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina Panthers

8. Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers

9. Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons

10. Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams

11. D'Andre Swift, RB, Detroit Lions

12. A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

13. Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets

14. Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

15. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

16. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins

17. Stefon Diggs, WR, Buffalo Bills

18. Austin Ekeler, RB, Los Angeles Chargers

19. Davante Adams, WR, Las Vegas Raiders

20. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants

21. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins

22. DK Metcalf, WR, Seattle Seahawks

23. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints

24. Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota Vikings

25. Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons

26. Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens2

27. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts2

28. Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

29. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans

30. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills

Sleeper Rookies to Target

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ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN - JULY 27: Jameson Williams #18 of the Detroit Lions looks on during the Detroit Lions Training Camp on July 27, 2022 at the Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Have a pre-draft hunch on Drake London or Chris Olave? Sure you do. There's only one catch: So does everyone else in your league. You can take those players, but it'll cost you a premium.

To help balance your draft budget, the following three freshmen are worth targeting and potentially available at a discount.

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Dameon Pierce, RB, Houston Texans

Word is getting out about Dameon Pierce, who may already have the inside track on Houston's RB1 role.

The 22-year-old impressed in the Texans' preseason opener, then sat out their second contest, presumably because the coaching staff has already seen enough from him and didn't want to risk injury.

"Pierce didn't play, and head coach Lovie Smith said afterward that the Texans didn't need to see him," NBC Sports' Michael David Smith wrote. "That's usually the approach that teams take with starters, not with third-stringers."

Houston could pound the ball to Pierce early and often, and he has a non-zero chance to be the most fantasy-relevant rookie in this class.

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Romeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers

The Packers need pass-catchers after trading away Davante Adams, and Romeo Doubs should have a chance to help fill the void.

Now, that chance could hinge on his ability to solve some issues with drops, but his size, speed and separation should allow his positives to outweigh the negatives.

"He's got a burst. He's been able to separate, which is something that's tough to coach," Packers coach Matt LaFleur told reporters. "Guys can either do it or they can't. There's stuff to clean up, for certain, but he's a guy that we are excited about."

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Jameson Williams, WR, Detroit Lions

If you want to nitpick Jameson Williams, you certainly can.

The Alabama product is still recovering from the torn ACL he suffered in the national championship game, so it could be a while before he delivers any return on the fantasy investment. Plus, even when his return his explosiveness could be a bit muted by having Jared Goff as his quarterback, since the signal-caller isn't much of a field-stretcher.

Having said all of that, let your leaguemates do the nitpicking and pounce on the 21-year-old's undervalued potential when they do.

Williams' ceiling is enormous. He entered the real-life draft with a torn ACL and exited it as the 12th overall pick. That says all you need to know about his elite talent and game-breaking ability.

Best League Names

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ASHBURN, VA- JULY 29: Padded helmets for line mens and running backs during day 3 of the Washington Commanders summer training camp on July 29, 2022 in Ashburn, VA. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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