Fantasy Football 2023: Updated Rankings and Advice for Team Names

The preseason is officially more than halfway over and Week 1 of the NFL season is just a few weeks away.

The time to prepare for the fantasy football season is now and there are plenty of names to keep an eye on. Whether it is a dynamic running back, shifty wide receiver or a gunslinging quarterback, making the right decisions and finding value throughout the draft will be huge for those looking to hoist their league's trophy rather than suffer the punishment for finishing last.

The preseason action has caused some names to rise and others to fall but players on your team aren't the only thing to keep in mind. Coming up with a quality name for your squad is a crucial step towards finding fantasy glory as well.

With that in mind, here is an updated look at the player rankings and some names to consider before your team hits the gridiron in 2023.

Top-40 PPR Rankings

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 19: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to the start of a preseason game against the Tennessee Titansat U.S. Bank Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Titans defeated the Vikings 24-16. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

1. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings

2. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

3. Christian McCaffrey, RB San Francisco 49ers

4. Austin Ekeler, RB, Los Angeles Chargers

5. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants

6. Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams

7. Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons

8. Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs

9. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins

10. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colt

11. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans

12. Tony Pollard, RB. Dallas Cowboys

13. Josh Jacobs, RB, Las Vegas Raiders

14. Stefon Diggs, WR, Buffalo Bills

15. Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns

16. Davante Adams, WR, Las Vegas Raiders

17. Travis Etienne Jr, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

18. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys

19. Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets

20. Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens

21. Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

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

23. Aaron Jones, RB, Green Bay Packers

24. Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

25. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, New England Patriots

26. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Minnesota Vikings

27. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions

28. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions

29. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins

30. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs

31. Kenneth Walker III, RB, Seattle Seahawks

32. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

33. Dameon Pierce, RB, Houston Texans

34. DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

35. James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals

36. DK Metcalf, WR, Seattle Seahawks

37. Rachaad White, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

38. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills

39. Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints

40. Keenan Allen, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

Rookie Rankings

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 18: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 18, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

1. Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons

2. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions

3. Quentin Johnston, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks

5. Jordan Addison, WR, Minnesota Vikings

6. Zay Flowers, WR, Baltimore Ravens

7. Dalton Kincaid, TE, Buffalo Bills

8. Luke Murgrave, TE, Green Bay Packers

9. Sam LaPorta, TE, Detroit Lions

10. Marvin Mims Jr, WR, Denver Broncos

Top Team Names and Advice

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 11: A detailed view of the NFL logo is seen on the field prior to a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Jonesin for a Big Mac

Bed, Bath and Bijan

Life with Derrick

Zappe Hour

The Bryce is Right

I'm Sorry Smith Jackson

Breece Lightning

The Hurts Locker

Shake it Goff

Stairway to Evans

Hooked on a Thielen

Diggs in a Blanket

Super Mariota Brothers

Just the Tua Us

Dak to the Future

Chark-nado

The key to picking a good fantasy football name is to find a pun based off of a notable player. It would be ideal to have that player be a key contributor for your team and could serve as the identity for your championship-worthy squad.

However, the most important thing is that the name pleases you. Finding a name that can consistently make you laugh or beam with pride is the key. Whether it is funny, serious, sentimental or simply just puts you in the mood to watch your players dominate on Sunday's.