Updated Fantasy Rankings 2022: Top 200 cheat sheet for standard fantasy football drafts

Matt Lutovsky

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Welcome to rankings season, fantasy football owners! From mid-July to the first week of September, it’s all about scrolling through lists of players – from the studs at the top to the potential breakouts and busts in the middle to the late-round sleepers in the bottom tiers – and thinking, “Boy, these are terrible! My personal cheat sheet is better than this!” We just hope our 2022 fantasy Top 200 rankings for standard leagues are a little less terrible than all the others.

As always, we must emphasize that these overall rankings are not a glorified mock draft. It’s possible the first couple rounds of your draft play out like the top 24 in the rankings below, but after that, anything goes. If even one owner in your league overvalues wide receivers or is way too excited about Trey Lance, the draft will be impacted dramatically. It doesn’t take long before “position need” trumps “best player available,” which will also shake things up.

2022 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers | Top 200 | Superflex

Anyone who has done even one draft knows that positional runs can be contagious, and when a couple closely ranked players at a certain position start to go, the rush begins to get the last remaining guys in that tier (especially at TE). Even if you avoid those runs, it will affect your draft, as certain values will fall while other players will be overdrafted.

2022 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers | Superflex

As such, it’s always important to consider different sets of rankings. You need a plan regardless of how your draft starts playing out. It’s not necessarily about targeting specific players; rather, it’s about the type of players.

2022 RANKINGS TIERS & DRAFT STRATEGY:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs

The last several rounds of your draft will really be a free-for-all. Some of the guys toward the bottom of our Top 200 won’t even be on your radar, as you might focus more on handcuffs or late-preseason risers. It’s also impossible to predict how many backups at each position owners in your league will target, and that can greatly affect who’s available at QB, TE, and D/ST. Because of the risk of COVID issues once again leading to the need for more backups at the non-RB and WR positions, we’ve included our kicker rankings on a separate list to get in more skill players.

2022 AUCTION VALUES (Standard & PPR):
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers | Overall

Again, you might disagree with numerous aspects of our rankings. Hell, you might even disagree with our No. 1 player, as both Derrick Henry and Jonathan Taylor have strong claims (and Cooper Kupp isn’t far behind either, even in standard leagues). You’ll have even more beefs the further down you go, but just remember – someone in your league might be in lockstep with what we have below, so it’s important you give them a look.

2022 FANTASY SLEEPERS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | One from each team

We'll continue to adjust these standard Top 200 rankings and provide further analysis until the Bills and Rams kick things off in Week 1, so check back for frequent updates!

DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2022 fantasy cheat sheet

Fantasy Rankings 2022: Top 200 cheat sheet for standard fantasy football drafts

These rankings are for standard, non-PPR, four-point passing TD scoring

Rank Player Position
1 Jonathan Taylor, Colts RB
2 Derrick Henry, Titans RB
3 Najee Harris, Steelers RB
4 Dalvin Cook, Vikings RB
5 Cooper Kupp, Rams WR
6 Austin Ekeler, Chargers RB
7 Nick Chubb, Browns RB
8 Christian McCaffrey, Panthers RB
9 Justin Jefferson, Vikings WR
10 Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals WR
11 Alvin Kamara, Saints RB
12 Joe Mixon, Bengals RB
13 Travis Kelce, Chiefs TE
14 Mark Andrews, Ravens TE
15 Mike Evans, Buccaneers WR
16 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys WR
17 Stefon Diggs, Bills WR
18 Davante Adams, Raiders WR
19 Javonte Williams, Broncos RB
20 D'Andre Swift, Lions RB
21 JK Dobbins, Ravens RB
22 Mike Williams, Chargers WR
23 Tyreek Hill, Dolphins WR
24 Deebo Samuel, 49ers WR
25 Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys RB
26 Saquon Barkley, Giants RB
27 Josh Allen, Bills QB
28 Cam Akers, Rams RB
29 Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers RB
30 Kyle Pitts, Falcons TE
31 Elijah Mitchell, 49ers RB
32 James Conner, Cardinals RB
33 A.J. Brown, Eagles WR
34 DK Metcalf, Seahawks WR
35 Keenan Allen, Chargers WR
36 George Kittle, 49ers TE
37 Aaron Jones, Packers RB
38 Terry McLaurin, Commanders WR
39 Tee Higgins, Bengals WR
40 Diontae Johnson, Steelers WR
41 Damien Harris, Patriots RB
42 Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars RB
43 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs RB
44 Justin Herbert, Chargers QB
45 Darren Waller, Raiders TE
46 Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB
47 DJ Moore, Panthers WR
48 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts WR
49 Josh Jacobs, Raiders RB
50 David Montgomery, Bears RB
51 Antonio Gibson, Commanders RB
52 Darnell Mooney, Bears WR
53 Marquise Brown, Cardinals WR
54 Courtland Sutton, Broncos WR
55 Breece Hall, Jets RB
56 Michael Thomas, Saints WR
57 Brandin Cooks, Texans WR
58 Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins WR
59 Kyler Murray, Cardinals QB
60 Jerry Jeudy, Broncos WR
61 DeVonta Smith, Eagles WR
62 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions WR
63 Joe Burrow, Bengals QB
64 Jalen Hurts, Eagles QB
65 Lamar Jackson, Ravens QB
66 Gabriel Davis, Bills WR
67 Allen Robinson II, Rams WR
68 Dalton Schultz, Cowboys TE
69 Tony Pollard, Cowboys RB
70 AJ Dillon, Packers RB
71 Miles Sanders, Eagles RB
72 Elijah Moore, Jets WR
73 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers WR
74 Kareem Hunt, Browns RB
75 Dak Prescott, Cowboys QB
76 Rashod Bateman, Ravens WR
77 Robert Woods, Titans WR
78 Amari Cooper, Browns WR
79 T.J. Hockenson, Lions TE
80 Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks RB
81 Tom Brady, Buccaneers QB
82 Matthew Stafford, Rams QB
83 Dawson Knox, Bills TE
84 Hunter Henry, Patriots TE
85 Russell Wilson, Broncos QB
86 Chase Edmonds, Dolphins RB
87 James Cook, Bills RB
88 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers WR
89 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks WR
90 Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons RB
91 Hunter Renfrow, Raiders WR
92 Aaron Rodgers, Packers QB
93 Derek Carr, Raiders QB
94 JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs WR
95 Adam Thielen, Vikings WR
96 Rashaad Penny, Seahawks RB
97 Julio Jones, Buccaneers WR
98 Michael Gallup, Cowboys WR
99 Christian Kirk, Jaguars WR
100 DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals WR
101 Trey Lance, 49ers QB
102 Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots RB
103 Devin Singletary, Bills RB
104 Dameon Pierce, Texans RB
105 James Robinson, Jaguars RB
106 Michael Carter, Jets RB
107 Melvin Gordon III, Broncos RB
108 Pat Freiermuth, Steelers TE
109 Drake London, Falcons WR
110 Dallas Goedert, Eagles TE
111 Zach Ertz, Cardinals TE
112 Kirk Cousins, Vikings QB
113 Allen Lazard, Packers WR
114 Treylon Burks, Titans WR
115 Chase Claypool, Steelers WR
116 Alexander Mattison, Vikings RB
117 Khalil Herbert, Bears RB
118 Darrell Henderson Jr., Rams RB
119 Irv Smith Jr., Vikings TE
120 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs WR
121 Garrett Wilson, Jets WR
122 Jakobi Meyers, Patriots WR
123 Chris Olave, Saints WR
124 Logan Thomas, Commanders TE
125 Mike Gesicki, Dolphins TE
126 Justin Fields, Bears QB
127 Jamaal Williams, Lions RB
128 Gus Edwards, Ravens RB
129 Jameis Winston, Saints QB
130 DeVante Parker, Patriots WR
131 Tyler Boyd, Bengals WR
132 Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins QB
133 Skyy Moore, Chiefs WR
134 Robert Tonyan, Packers TE
135 Cole Kmet, Bears TE
136 Rachaad White, Buccaneers RB
137 Tyler Allgeier, Falcons RB
138 Cameron Brate, Buccaneers TE
139 Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars QB
140 Kenny Golladay, Giants WR
141 DJ Chark, Lions WR
142 Rondale Moore, Cardinals WR
143 George Pickens, Steelers WR
144 Romeo Doubs, Packers WR
145 Nelson Agholor, Patriots WR
146 Rex Burkhead, Texans RB
147 Van Jefferson, Rams WR
148 Jameson Williams, Lions WR
149 Matt Ryan, Colts QB
150 Ryan Tannehill, Titans QB
151 Mecole Hardman, Chiefs WR
152 Joshua Palmer, Chargers WR
153 Buffalo Bills DST
154 Raheem Mostert, Dolphins RB
155 Jarvis Landry, Saints WR
156 K.J. Hamler, Broncos WR
157 Marvin Jones Jr., Jaguars WR
158 Dallas Cowboys DST
159 Kadarius Toney, Giants WR
160 Zach Wilson, Jets QB
161 Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles RB
162 Tampa Bay Buccaneers DST
163 San Francisco 49ers DST
164 Tyler Higbee, Rams TE
165 Isaiah McKenzie, Bills WR
166 Daniel Jones, Giants QB
167 Sammy Watkins, Packers WR
168 Albert Okwuegbunam, Broncos TE
169 Noah Fant, Seahawks TE
170 K.J. Osborn, Vikings WR
171 Jahan Dotson, Commanders WR
172 Baker Mayfield, Panthers QB
173 Denver Broncos DST
174 New England Patriots DST
175 J.D. McKissic, Commanders RB
176 Robbie Anderson, Panthers WR
177 Carson Wentz, Commanders QB
178 Indianapolis Colts DST
179 Miami Dolphins DST
180 Nyheim Hines, Colts RB
181 Darrel Williams, Cardinals RB
182 Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs RB
183 Isaiah Spiller, Chargers RB
184 Zamir White, Raiders RB
185 Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders RB
186 Joshua Kelley, Chargers RB
187 Pierre Strong Jr., Patriots RB
188 Kyren Williams, Rams RB
189 Mo Alie-Cox, Colts TE
190 Jauan Jennings, 49ers WR
191 Los Angeles Rams DST
192 New Orleans Saints DST
193 Jalen Tolbert, Cowboys WR
194 Baltimore Ravens DST
195 Los Angeles Chargers DST
196 Philadelphia Eagles DST
197 Cleveland Browns DST
198 Alec Pierce, Colts WR
199 Christian Watson, Packers WR
200 Corey Davis, Jets WR

Fantasy Kicker Rankings 2022

Rank Player
1 Justin Tucker, Ravens
2 Tyler Bass, Bills
3 Evan McPherson, Bengals
4 Matt Gay, Rams
5 Ryan Succop, Buccaneers
6 Daniel Carlson, Raiders
7 Matt Prater, Cardinals
8 Harrison Butker, Chiefs
9 Dustin Hopkins, Chargers
10 Rodrigo Blankenship, Colts
11 Wil Lutz, Saints
12 Nick Folk, Patriots
13 Younghoe Koo, Falcons
14 Brandon McManus, Broncos
15 Jake Elliott, Eagles

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Matt Lutovsky has been a writer and editor for The Sporting News since 2007, primarily writing about fantasy sports, betting, and gaming.