Fantasy Football 2024: Dynasty Rankings, Cheatsheet and League Names

Nothing offers more control of your team—and its fate—in fantasy football more than a dynasty league.

It's as close as most of us will come to actually running an NFL franchise.

Most, if not all, of your roster is retained from one year to the next, meaning your commitment to these players runs far deeper than in a redraft league. There are more courses of action available to you, too, since an all-in championship chase or a top-to-bottom reset can have ramifications for years to come.

It's a blast if you've never tried it, and it's something that can absolutely hook you for life. So, if you're considering joining a dynasty league or are simply looking for pointers for an existing one, you've come to the right place. We're laying out our top-10 dynasty rankings at the marquee positions and spotlighting a few dynasty sleepers before closing with some creative league names to consider.

Cheatsheet Dynasty Rankings

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 10: Marvin Harrison Jr #18 of the Arizona Cardinals prepares for a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at State Farm Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

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 Sleepers

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 10: Will Levis #8 of the Tennessee Titans runs the offense during the first preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Nissan Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the 49ers 17-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Will Levis, QB, Tennessee Titans

While dynasty drafters might rush toward a rookie signal-caller like Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels, they shouldn't overlook Tennessee's second-year quarterback.

Save for a four-score debut, there weren't many needle-moving moments for Levis as a rookie. This year could be dramatically different, though. The coaching change from Mike Vrabel to Brian Callahan should spark this passing attack, as should the additions of Calvin Ridley and Tony Pollard. DeAndre Hopkins should be harder to handle now, too, with more playmakers around him.

If that wasn't enough to get excited, there's also a chance Levis adds considerably more value as a rusher. He ran for 742 yards and 17 scores over his four seasons in college, and he could see some goal-line opportunities since Derrick Henry is no longer a part of this backfield.

Chase Brown, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

The lead running back role can be quite valuable in Cincinnati. Just ask former Bengals back Joe Mixon, who was last season's RB6 and ranked as RB3 two seasons prior, per FantasyPros.

Brown, to be clear, doesn't have the lead gig yet. He has, however, handled a number of first-team snaps in training camp, and he doesn't have major obstacles in his path if he can convince Cincinnati he's ready to make an impact. Veteran journeyman Zack Moss is the favorite to land the job early, but his hot-and-cold track record suggests he could lose it at any time.

That makes Brown one of the best fantasy handcuffs on the board. There's a non-zero chance he spends the bulk of this season as the primary running back in a prolific offense.

Ladd McConkey, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

If you're willing to pay a premium for a rookie receiver, there are better investments to make than McConkey. Marvin Harrison Jr. looks like a plug-and-play star, Rome Odunze has already hinted at having a strong connection with top pick Caleb Williams and Malik Nabers stands as the odds-on favorite to lead the New York Giants in targets.

If you're more in the market for a bargain, though, McConkey should be firmly on your radar. The rookie second-rounder could quietly be headed toward a monster debut season.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who's thrown for better than 4,300 yards every time he's been healthy, is searching for playmakers after the offseason subtractions of Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Austin Ekeler and Gerald Everett. McConkey has the athleticism, route-running and reliable hands to emerge as a top target in this attack.

Clever League Names

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 17: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks for an open receiver during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Detroit Lions at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Stars and Scrubs

Just Me and Mahomies

League of Extraordinary Nerds

Our Boss Thinks We're Working

The Madden Curse

Nightmare Football League

The No Fun League

No Punt Intended

The Replacements

The Benchwarmers

The Superconference

Blood, Sweat and Beers

Guardians of the Gridiron