2020 Fantasy Football cheat sheet, rankings, sleepers, auction values, team names, draft tips

Matt Lutovsky

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If your goal is to win your league -- and your goal should always be to win your league -- then our 2020 fantasy football cheat sheet has everything you need. Obviously, we have rankings (PPR, Standard, and Superflex), tiersprojected dollar valuessleepers, busts, mock drafts, stat projections, and snake draft strategy/auction tips -- you know, the stuff  you'd expect from any cheat sheet -- but we go deeper with the best fantasy team names, IDP rankings/advice, best ball tips, dynasty/keeper strategyCOVID-19-related opt-outs and rule change suggestions, and much more.

Regardless of where you play (ESPN, Yahoo, CBS, Sleeper, etc.) or what your league settings are, we'll have you covered.

WEEK 1 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

Week 1 kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 10 with the Texans and Chiefs, and we'll be continuing to produce new content and adding links below right up until kickoff. Bookmark this page or check back often (or follow SN Fantasy on Twitter). There's more to come!

WEEK 1 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiverTight end | D/ST | Kicker

Contents:

Cheat Sheet: Fantasy football rankings

Top 200: Because we know you can't wait, we'll just tell you now: Austin Hooper is No. 97.

Quarterbacks: Lamar Jackson vs. Patrick Mahomes is a fun debate for the top spot, though paying up to draft one isn't quite as fun. (Click here for QB tiers)

Running backsUnlike with Hooper above, you have to click to find out where Clyde Edwards-Helaire is ranked. (Can't give 'em all away!) (Click here for RB tiers)

Wide receivers: The top five could all easily be No. 1. After that, things get a little more complicated. (Click here for WR tiers)

Tight ends: Yes, we meant to put Rob Gronkowski that low. (Click here for TE tiers)

Defense/special teamsThis position always finishes exactly as expected, so you can take these to the bank. (Click here for D/ST tiers)

KickersIf you only read one set of rankings ahead of the 2020 season, do not make it these kicker rankings. That would be stupid as hell.

Superflex Top 200Why be in a league where you can only play one QB when you could be in a league where you can play two?

IDPWhy be in a league where you can't play any defensive players when you can be in a league that plays several? Oh, right -- because it's way easier.

RookiesA bunch of stud backs are fighting for No. 2 behind CEH. Who's worth going after in redraft and dynasty leagues?

Offensive linesYou're not drafting any of these O-lines, but you are drafting the players who depend on them. Know the best and worst.

Comparing Yahoo and ESPN rankingsThere are some key differences between the two sites, so this is a must-read when it comes to putting together draft strategies. 

Fantasy football PPR rankings

Top 200Austin Hooper is ranked No. 93 here. Man, why are you guys so into Austin Hooper?

Running backIf only every down was third down...

Wide receiverCan Julian Edelman still be Mr. PPR even though Tom Brady left him for warmer weather in Tampa?

Tight endBasically the same as our standard TE rankings, only with a price reduction on Mark Andrews. 

Superflex Top 200: QBs generally move down in PPR, but they move way up in Superflex. Talk about worlds colliding...

Players who gain value in PPRYou know about the third-down backs and possession receivers who move up, but don't forget about studs who go from good to great.

Players who lose value in PPRNormally, touchdowns and big plays are a good thing, but not if you rely on them too much.

Fantasy football sleepers

One from every teamAnthony Miller? Again? You're damn right Anthony Miller is on here again -- and he'll continue to be until he does something or retires.

QuarterbacksWe have two Super Bowl-losing QBs, two sophomores, and two rookies. Quite a mix.

Running backsIt's not easy choosing the best first name on this list, but Ryquell and Ke'Shawn are up there. Last place? Matt.

Wide receiversWe have a lot of rookies and sophomores on this list, as well as a guy who won some fantasy leagues as a waiver pickup last year.

Tight endsThis might be the first TE sleeper list in history that includes a third-string quarterback.

Defense/special teamsThe season-long sleeper picks are nice, but the list of D/STs with favorable opening weeks is even more helpful if you're a streamer (which you should be).

Draft-day stealsA guy can be a second-round pick and still be underrated. This list will help you at all points in your draft. 

All-Sleeper TeamRookie RBs, second-year QBs and WRs, and the "Money Badger" -- what more do you want?

Deep-Sleeper TeamIf you play in a 16-team league -- or just want to go off the board with your last pick in a smaller league -- we have some advice for you.

Fantasy football tiers and draft strategy

QuarterbacksIf you "wait on quarterback," who can you realistically expect to get? (Bonus breakdown of Mahomes vs. Lamar)

Running backsLet's face it -- Tier 1 should probably just be one or two players, but we went nine deep because we were feeling generous. (Bonus breakdown of McCaffrey vs. Saquon)

Wide receiversThree guys in Tier 3 go by their initials. That doesn't have anything to do with anything, but kinda cool, right? (Bonus breakdown of Tier 1)

Tight endsGeorge Kittle and Travis Kelce will probably be gone by the end of the second round. Then what happens at this position? (Bonus breakdown of Kelce vs. Kittle)

Defense/special teamsShould the lack of fans in the stands this year alter your D/ST strategy? We explain why it might. 

IDP guideIf you've never played in an IDP league before, this is a must-read; If you have...read it anyway. 

Snake draft tips: You are guaranteed to win your league if you follow these draft tips. (Not a joke. Real guarantee. Seriously)

Fantasy football stat projections

Stat ProjectionsThe number-crunching experts from TeamRankings give you a sneak peak of their QB, RB, WR, and TE projections. 

Fantasy football mock draft

Mock Draft Simulator: You can test out every possible draft strategy in minutes with FantasyPros' fully customizable mock draft simulator. 

12-Team standard leagueApparently, you can wait until the ninth and 10th rounds to draft your TE and QB and still get two studs.

12-Team PPR leagueAustin Ekeler, Kareem Hunt, and James White? Talk about putting the "R" in "PPR."

12-Team PPR league 2: You got Saquon Barkley in your draft. Yay! Now what...?

12-Team half-PPR best ball leagueMaybe we should've taken more WRs early. Yeah...we should've taken more WRs early. At least our RBs are awesome, though.

Fantasy football busts

Do Not Draft ListDespite the click-baity name, we're not saying you should avoid all these guys at all costs...just some of them at some costs.

Boom-or-Bust TeamWe hate on some good players here, but the most venom is saved for our kicker pick. Who knew Robbie Gould inspired such passion?

Fantasy football dollar value projections and auction advice

Dollar valuesFor the price of one Christian McCaffrey, you can get two Chris Carsons and have some money left over.

Strategy tips: If you ever complained about math class in high school, you'll take it all back after realizing how it can help you in an auction draft.

Fantasy football best ball strategy tips

Best Ball draft adviceIt's not as simple as "draft the best players." Well, actually, it kind of is, but you probably won't draft the best players, so it's smart to have a backup plan.

Fantasy football dynasty league tips

Draft strategy/advice: As is the case with dating, you shouldn't be overly infatuated with youth and potential.

Fantasy football team names

Best team namesThis year's rookies inspire some good ones ("Fresh Prince of Helaire," "Call of Jeudy," "Batman and Dobbins") to go with a ton of classics

Coronavirus-specific team namesGoogle Trends tells us you all are searching for these like crazy, so we made a list. 

Additional fantasy football help

Player updates: You're gonna need these more than ever this year because of, you know, the global pandemic thing that's going on. 

RB handcuff chartWe've expanded our chart this year to list more backups because chances are you'll need them at some point.

New coaches and play callersJason Garrett is just one of the new coaches who could have a way bigger effect your fantasy team than you think. 

Available targets and touches: When a player leaves a team, he doesn't take his touches and targets with him. See who could claim them this year. 

Position battles: Does Nick Foles vs. Mitchell Trubisky really matter? Yes, actually, it does. 

Injury predictor: See which key players are projected to miss the most games this season.

COVID-19 reserve/opt-out listSee key players who have opted out this year, as well as players who have already been on the COVID-19 reserve list.

Advice for format/rule changes in response to the pandemicThis is going to be a crazy season, so it's not a bad idea to consider some of these rule/format changes for your league.

NFL Picks Advice

Pick'em pool strategy tipsTeamRankings' experts break down the advice you need to win your pick 'em pool. 

Survivor pool strategy tipsTeamRankings' experts explain why winning survivor pools is about a lot more than just "picking a winner."

Matt Lutovsky

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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.