Fantasy Football 2024: Top Team Names, PPR Rankings and Dynasty Advice
Week 2 of the 2024 NFL preseason saw many teams roll out a lot of their regulars and treat their games as dress rehearsals for the campaign ahead.
Fantasy football managers should be doing the same.
It's officially cram-session time, particularly for those who have yet to put much elbow grease into the pre-draft process. Perhaps you haven't set your rankings, finalized your draft plans or even contemplated what to call this year's club yet.
Believe it or not, we're here to help on all fronts with point-per-reception top-10 rankings at each of the three marquee positions, advice for dynasty-leaguers and a handful of team names worth your consideration.
PPR Rankings
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Quarterback
1. Josh Allen, BUF
2. Jalen Hurts, PHI
3. Lamar Jackson, BUF
4. C.J. Stroud, HOU
5. Patrick Mahomes, KC
6. Anthony Richardson, IND
7. Joe Burrow, CIN
8. Caleb Williams, CHI
9. Jordan Love, GB
10. Kyler Murray, ARI
Running back
1. Bijan Robinson, ATL
2. Breece Hall, NYJ
3. Christian McCaffrey, SF
4. Jahmyr Gibbs, DET
5. Jonathan Taylor, IND
6. De'Von Achane, MIA
7. Saquon Barkley, PHI
8. Travis Etienne Jr., JAX
9. Kyren Williams, LAR
10. Kenneth Walker III, SEA
Wide receiver
1. Justin Jefferson, MIN
2. Ja'Marr Chase, CIN
3. CeeDee Lamb, DAL
4. Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET
5. Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI
6. Garrett Wilson, NYJ
7. Puka Nacua, LAR
8. A.J. Brown, PHI
9. Malik Nabers, NYG
10. Tyreek Hill, MIA
Dynasty Advice
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Use realistic expectations to guide your draft.
Whether you're starting from scratch or simply entering a new year with an established league, you need to have an idea of what you're attempting to accomplish. Pursuing maximum competitiveness could be the annual goal for some, but pumping resources into a roster that isn't championship-ready could set you back now and do even more damage down the line.
If you have a realistic shot at a title run, then feel free to value the present over the future. If your leaguemates aren't spending on established veterans, then grab those discounts and enjoy your advantage in overall talent. If a championship isn't in the cards, though, then you should be fully focused on acquiring as many long-term assets as possible, whether that's drafting a batch of young players or, if your league allows it, acquiring future picks.
Know your league settings inside and out.
This is a must for managers in all leagues, but it's worth repeating here. If you don't know your specific league settings, then you're putting yourself at a competitive disadvantage.
In superflex or two-QB leagues, the quarterback position skyrockets up the priority list. The position can also get a decent bump if your league awards six points for a passing touchdown instead of four. Pass-catchers hold more value in PPR leagues. League size plays a heavy part in risk assessment, since the replacement options are limited in deeper leagues should you have to pivot away from an ill-fated gamble.
Balance your roster.
Regardless how you draft, you're almost sure to walk away with strong spots and weak ones on your roster. What you should aim to do, though, is make sure you aren't problematically thin in any specific area.
Unless you're putting a specific strategy in play—like zero RB, for instance—you should look to have productive players at every spot. Try spending your early picks between multiple positions, whether that's loading up on running backs and wide receivers or even working a quarterback or tight end into the mix.
Top Team Names
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Let James Cook
Breece's Pieces
Just the Tua Us
Forgot About Rhamondre
Josh Jacobs Jingleheimer Schmidt
Slim Pickens
Mahomelander
You Must Be Njoking
Jahmyroquai
McConkey Kong
Kyler, The Creator
Never Zay Never
Rome Wasn't Built in Odunze
CeeDee Burner
Diggs in a Blanket
Jefferson Starship
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