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With the NFL Preseason over, the next time we see NFL teams in action, it'll be for real. The next week is all about getting ready for our Fantasy drafts, and if you're drafting today, here are my latest rankings. You can find my rankings for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end here – and, of course, you can find Jamey Eisenberg, Dave Richard, and Heath Cummings' rankings and salary cap values here, you know, if you want another perspective. 

For more, including my updated overall top-200 with Salary Cap/Auction values, keep right on scrolling.

Rankings updates

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Rankings are for PPR leagues. Salary Cap Values assume a $100 budget. 

QB rankings

There's no doubt who belongs in the top tier at the QB position for Fantasy Football in 2023. Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, and Patrick Mahomes were the class of the position in 2022, and little has changed in terms of how we should view them for 2023 - Mahomes is arguably the best passer in the history of the league, and he has improved weapons around him, while Allen and Hurts are elite rushers and goal-line threats, in addition to being terrific passers in their own right.

After that, things are wide open. Dave Richard has Joe Burrow as his No. 4 QB, while both Heath Cummings and Jamey Eisenberg have Lamar Jackson - all three have Justin Fields fifth, which means Jamey has Burrow at No. 6, while Heath has him at QB7, behind Justin Herbert

Here's the top 12, and you can find my top 32 here:

  1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  2. Josh Allen, Bills
  3. Jalen Hurts, Eagles
  4. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  5. Joe Burrow, Bengals
  6. Justin Herbert, Chargers
  7. Justin Fields, Bears
  8. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
  9. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
  10. Anthony Richardson, Colts
  11. Deshaun Watson, Browns
  12. Dak Prescott, Cowboys

RB rankings

Steelers running back Najee Harris has had a weird start to his NFL career. Since being drafted 24th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, he's finished third and 14th in PPR scoring in Fantasy, and yet most Fantasy Football analysts (and probably most players, too) view him as a pretty significant disappointment.

Or, maybe that's not the right way to phrase it. Harris has, for the most part, lived up to expectations in Fantasy Football. The problem is, he just hasn't seemed like a particularly good real NFL running back. Since his debut, he ranks 26th among 26 running backs with at least 300 carries in yards per carry; among 117 players with at least 100 targets, he ranks 116th in yards per target.

I wrote about why I'm starting to drop Najee Harris in my rankings, which you can see below, along with the rest of my top 60 at the position here

  1. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
  2. Austin Ekeler, Chargers
  3. Josh Jacobs, Raiders
  4. Bijan Robinson, Falcons
  5. Saquon Barkley, Giants
  6. Derrick Henry, Titans
  7. Nick Chubb, Browns
  8. Tony Pollard, Cowboys
  9. Joe Mixon, Bengals
  10. Travis Etienne, Jaguars
  11. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions
  12. Alexander Mattison, Vikings
  13. Miles Sanders, Panthers
  14. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots
  15. Dameon Pierce, Texans
  16. Kenneth Walker, Seahawks
  17. Aaron Jones, Packers
  18. Javonte Williams, Broncos
  19. James Cook, Bills
  20. Najee Harris, Steelers
  21. David Montgomery, Lions
  22. Rachaad White, Buccaneers
  23. Breece Hall, Jets
  24. J.K. Dobbins, Ravens

WR rankings

This preseason has, thankfully, been mostly free of significant injuries that will alter the Fantasy Football landscape. Cooper Kupp's hamstring injury seems pretty much all healed up, and he's expected to return to practice this week, well in advance of Week 1. Kupp is back to being my No. 2 WR for the 2023 season, and he's a top-five pick in all formats for me.

That's not to say the preseason has been entirely free from injuries, of course. Kadarius Toney's breakout hype fizzled out when he left the Chiefs very first practice in training camp with a knee injury, and his status for Week 1 is still very much up in the air - allowing second-year wideout Skyy Moore to establish himself as a clear starter for the Chiefs, and a top-36 wide receiver in my updated rankings.

We also saw Terry McLaurin leave the second preseason game with a toe injury, though an MRI taken Tuesday indicated that it isn't expected to keep him out for the start of the season. That may not be the case for Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who suffered a broken bone in his wrist in the last preseason game and will require surgery to repair it. According to ESPN, the recovery timeline for that surgery may give Smith-Njigba a chance to be ready for Week 1 of the season, and you might be surprised to learn that I'm not really downgrading him in my rankings.

I wrote about why, along with the rest of my top 75 at WR here

  1. Justin Jefferson, Vikings
  2. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals
  3. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
  4. Stefon Diggs, Bills
  5. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions
  6. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
  7. A.J. Brown, Eagles
  8. Davante Adams, Raiders
  9. Garrett Wilson, Jets
  10. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins
  11. Tee Higgins, Bengals
  12. Devonta Smith, Eagles
  13. Cooper Kupp, Rams
  14. Keenan Allen, Chargers
  15. DK Metcalf, Seahawks
  16. Calvin Ridley, Jaguars
  17. Chris Olave, Saints
  18. Deebo Samuel, 49ers
  19. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers
  20. Amari Cooper, Browns
  21. DeAndre Hopkins, Titans
  22. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks
  23. Terry McLaurin, Commanders
  24. Christian Watson, Packers

TE rankings

There probably aren't many tight ends with more Fantasy Football upside than Kyle Pitts. Pitts was the No. 4 pick in the 2021 draft, the highest a tight end has ever been selected, and then he proceeded to put together the second 1,000-yard season ever by a rookie tight end. He'll still be just 22 years old when the Falcons season begins against the Panthers in Week 1. That's a profile you typically want to bet on.

But I'm growing increasingly concerned about his chances of paying off on that bet. I wrote about why that is, along with the rest of my top 32 here

  1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs
  2. Mark Andrews, Ravens
  3. T.J. Hockenson, Vikings
  4. Darren Waller, Giants
  5. Dallas Goedert, Eagles
  6. Kyle Pitts, Falcons
  7. George Kittle, 49ers
  8. Evan Engram, Jaguars
  9. David Njoku, Browns
  10. Tyler Higbee, Rams
  11. Gerald Everett, Chargers
  12. Juwan Johnson, Saints

Overall Top 200 

RankPlayerValuePOS
1Justin Jefferson, Vikings$36WR
2Christian McCaffrey, 49ers$36RB
3Austin Ekeler, Chargers$33RB
4Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals$29WR
5Tyreek Hill, Dolphins$29WR
6Travis Kelce, Chiefs$26TE
7Josh Jacobs, Raiders$26RB
8Bijan Robinson, Falcons$25RB
9Saquon Barkley, Giants$25RB
10Stefon Diggs, Bills$25WR
11Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions$24WR
12Derrick Henry, Titans$22RB
13Nick Chubb, Browns$21RB
14Tony Pollard, Cowboys$21RB
15CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys$19WR
16A.J. Brown, Eagles$19WR
17Davante Adams, Raiders$18WR
18Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs$17QB
19Josh Allen, Bills$16QB
20Garrett Wilson, Jets$16WR
21Joe Mixon, Bengals$14RB
22Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins$14WR
23Tee Higgins, Bengals$14WR
24Devonta Smith, Eagles$14WR
25Cooper Kupp, Rams$14WR
26Travis Etienne, Jaguars$13RB
27Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions$13RB
28Alexander Mattison, Vikings$13RB
29Jalen Hurts, Eagles$12QB
30Miles Sanders, Panthers$12RB
31Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots$12RB
32Keenan Allen, Chargers$11WR
33DK Metcalf, Seahawks$11WR
34Mark Andrews, Ravens$11TE
35Dameon Pierce, Texans$11RB
36Kenneth Walker, Seahawks$11RB
37Calvin Ridley, Jaguars$11WR
38Chris Olave, Saints$11WR
39Aaron Jones, Packers$11RB
40Javonte Williams, Broncos$10RB
41Deebo Samuel, 49ers$10WR
42James Cook, Bills$10RB
43Chris Godwin, Buccaneers$10WR
44Amari Cooper, Browns$10WR
45DeAndre Hopkins, Titans$9WR
46Tyler Lockett, Seahawks$9WR
47Najee Harris, Steelers$9RB
48David Montgomery, Lions$8RB
49Rachaad White, Buccaneers$8RB
50Breece Hall, Jets$8RB
51Lamar Jackson, Ravens$8QB
52T.J. Hockenson, Vikings$7TE
53Darren Waller, Giants$7TE
54J.K. Dobbins, Ravens$7RB
55Joe Burrow, Bengals$7QB
56Justin Herbert, Chargers$7QB
57Terry McLaurin, Commanders$7WR
58Christian Watson, Packers$7WR
59James Conner, Cardinals$7RB
60Cam Akers, Rams$7RB
61DJ Moore, Bears$6WR
62Diontae Johnson, Steelers$6WR
63Jerry Jeudy, Broncos$7WR
64Dallas Goedert, Eagles$6TE
65Kyle Pitts, Falcons$6TE
66George Kittle, 49ers$5TE
67Drake London, Falcons$5WR
68Dalvin Cook, Jets$5RB
69Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers$5WR
70Skyy Moore, Chiefs$4WR
71Alvin Kamara, Saints$4RB
72Justin Fields, Bears$4QB
73Jordan Addison, Vikings$4WR
74Khalil Herbert, Bears$4RB
75Jonathan Taylor, Colts$4RB
76Jahan Dotson, Commanders$4WR
77Marquise Brown, Cardinals$4WR
78Mike Evans, Buccaneers$4WR
79Mike Williams, Chargers$4WR
80JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots$4WR
81Michael Thomas, Saints$4WR
82Brandin Cooks, Cowboys$4WR
83Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars$4QB
84Christian Kirk, Jaguars$4WR
85Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs$4RB
86AJ Dillon, Packers$4RB
87Antonio Gibson, Commanders$3RB
88George Pickens, Steelers$3WR
89Gabe Davis, Bills$3WR
90D'Andre Swift, Eagles$3RB
91Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks$3WR
92Evan Engram, Jaguars$3TE
93David Njoku, Browns$3TE
94Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins$3QB
95Tyler Higbee, Rams$3TE
96Brian Robinson, Commanders$3RB
97Michael Pittman, Colts$3WR
98Treylon Burks, Titans$3WR
99Anthony Richardson, Colts$3QB
100Deshaun Watson, Browns$3QB
101Dak Prescott, Cowboys$2QB
102Elijah Moore, Browns$2WR
103Romeo Doubs, Packers$2WR
104Geno Smith, Seahawks$2QB
105Courtland Sutton, Broncos$2WR
106Marvin Mims, Broncos$2WR
107Samaje Perine, Broncos$2RB
149Raheem Mostert, Dolphins$1RB
108Kadarius Toney, Chiefs$2WR
109Kirk Cousins, Vikings$2QB
110Gerald Everett, Chargers$2TE
141De'von Achane, Dolphins$1RB
111Rondale Moore, Cardinals$2WR
112Juwan Johnson, Saints$2TE
113Aaron Rodgers, Jets$2QB
114Jaylen Warren, Steelers$2RB
115Zack Moss, Colts$2RB
116Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks$2RB
117Jakobi Meyers, Raiders$2WR
118Adam Thielen, Panthers$2WR
119Dalton Schultz, Texans$1TE
120Dalton Kincaid, Bills$1TE
121Daniel Jones, Giants$1QB
122Zay Jones, Jaguars$1WR
123Devin Singletary, Texans$1RB
124Pat Freiermuth, Steelers$1TE
125Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs$1RB
126Jamaal Williams, Saints$1RB
127Kendre Miller, Saints$1RB
128Sam LaPorta, Lions$1TE
129Allen Lazard, Jets$1WR
130Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs$1RB
131Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans$1TE
132Quentin Johnston, Chargers$1WR
133Rashaad Penny, Eagles$1RB
134Luke Musgrave, Packers$1TE
135Cole Kmet, Bears$1TE
136Rashod Bateman, Ravens$1WR
137Matthew Stafford, Rams$1QB
138Zach Ertz, Cardinals$1TE
139Odell Beckham, Ravens$1WR
140Zay Flowers, Ravens$1WR
142Roschon Johnson, Bears$1RB
143Tank Dell, Texans$1WR
144Kyler Murray, Cardinals$1QB
145Ty Chandler, Vikings$0RB
146Nico Collins, Texans$1WR
148Jonathan Mingo, Panthers$1WR
150Deon Jackson, Colts$1RB
151Jameson Williams, Lions$1WR
152Hayden Hurst, Panthers$1TE
153Dawson Knox, Bills$1TE
154Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles$1RB
155Russell Wilson, Broncos$1QB
156Curtis Samuel, Commanders$1WR
157Jared Goff, Lions$1QB
158Michael Wilson, Cardinals$1WR
159Derek Carr, Saints$1QB
160Ryan Tannehill, Titans$0QB
161DJ Chark, Panthers$0WR
162Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns$0WR
163John Metchie, Texans$0WR
164Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs$0WR
165Jordan Love, Packers$0QB
166Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots$0RB
167Tyler Boyd, Bengals$1WR
168Jake Ferguson, Cowboys$0TE
169Mecole Hardman, Jets$0WR
170Darnell Mooney, Bears$0WR
171Sam Howell, Commanders$0QB
172Greg Dulcich, Broncos$0TE
173Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants$0WR
174K.J. Osborn, Vikings$0WR
175Irv Smith, Bengals$0TE
176Zamir White, Raiders$0RB
177Taysom Hill, Saints$0TE
178Chuba Hubbard, Panthers$0RB
179Brock Purdy, 49ers$0QB
147Jeff Wilson, Dolphins$1RB
180Kenny Pickett, Steelers$0QB
181Allen Robinson, Steelers$0WR
182Alec Pierce, Colts$0WR
183Hunter Henry, Patriots$0TE
184Elijah Mitchell, 49ers$0RB
185Michael Mayer, Raiders$0TE
186Desmond RIdder, Falcons$0QB
187Mac Jones, Patriots$0QB
188Hunter Renfrow, Raiders$0WR
189Robert Woods, Texans$0WR
190Chase Claypool, Bears$0WR
191Cade Otton, Buccaneers$0TE
192Tyler Conklin, Jets$0TE
193Mike Gesicki, Patriots$0TE
194Ben Skowronek, Rams$0WR
195D'Onta Foreman, Bears$0RB
196Tank Bigsby, Jaguars$0RB
197Rico Dowdle, Cowboys$0RB
198DeVante Parker, Patriots$0WR
199Parris Campbell, Giants$0WR
200C.J. Stroud, Texans$0QB