Updated Fantasy PPR WR Rankings

Billy Heyen

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Fantasy football is all about points, and PPR leagues allow players to score more points -- no matter how exciting or unexciting the reception. Because there are plenty of unexciting wide receivers out there, you know our WR PPR rankings -- along with draft strategy and sleeper/bust projections -- are going to be at least a little different than those in our standard league cheat sheet.

There’s a classic lens to view PPR leagues through: Patriots WR Julian Edelman. He’s the prototypical, underneath route runner who may never attempt a go-route all season but will get open for his QB time and time again. Each time he catches a four-yard slant is an extra point (or half-point) for the savvy PPR owners who drafted him.

DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2019 Fantasy Cheat Sheet

Another usual PPR suspect is Jarvis Landry, although his role might shift with Odell Beckham, Jr. joining him in Cleveland. The guys that gain the most in PPR often operate out of the slot, such as Golden Tate or Taylor Gabriel. Deep-route runners, like Allen Robinson and Tyler Lockett, lose value in PPR formats. 

2019 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running backWide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker | Top 200

Draft strategy doesn’t change a whole lot in the broad scope of things, though. When it’s time to pick a receiver, there are the slight shifts mentioned above that might make one wideout the better option. But running backs and tight ends are also benefiting from a point for every catch (while QBs gain nothing), so the cross-positional value -- like how many players at a position you draft or when you draft them -- changes less than the rankings at an individual position might.

2019 PPR RANKINGS:
Running back | Tight end | Top 200

One thing that’s important in PPR leagues is opportunity. If a receiver is on the field and a team likes to pass, no matter how bad the QB, there’s a chance at fantasy relevance. Former NFL receiver Davone Bess was the king of the seven-catch, 41-yard type of game. In a standard league, those numbers are practically worthless, but they have at least some value in PPR.

DRAFT STRATEGY AND RANKINGS TIERS: 
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST

So, in general, these rankings don’t deviate a ton from our standard wideout chart, but there are guys who get a boost simply because they get more targets. That can be overvalued -- after all, touchdowns and yards are worth the same amount -- but it definitely matters.

FANTASY SLEEPERS: 
8 QBs | 14 RBs | 11 WRs | 11 TEs | 6 D/STs | One from each team

We'll continue to update these rankings until the season opener on Sept. 5, so check back for updates. For individual player analysis, go here.

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Fantasy PPR Rankings: Wide Receiver

Rankings based on full-point PPR leagues

Rank Player Team
1 DeAndre Hopkins Texans
2 Davante Adams Packers
3 Julio Jones Falcons
4 Michael Thomas Saints
5 Tyreek Hill Chiefs
6 JuJu Smith-Schuster Steelers
7 Odell Beckham Jr. Browns
8 Antonio Brown Raiders
9 Adam Thielen Vikings
10 Keenan Allen Chargers
11 Amari Cooper Cowboys
12 Stefon Diggs Vikings
13 Mike Evans Buccaneers
14 Calvin Ridley Falcons
15 Kenny Golladay Lions
16 Julian Edelman Patriots
17 Jarvis Landry Browns
18 Brandin Cooks Rams
19 Alshon Jeffery Eagles
20 Will Fuller V Texans
21 Cooper Kupp Rams
22 Corey Davis Titans
23 Robert Woods Rams
24 T.Y. Hilton Colts
25 A.J. Green Bengals
26 Sammy Watkins Chiefs
27 Tyler Boyd Bengals
28 Chris Godwin Buccaneers
29 D.J. Moore Panthers
30 Allen Robinson Bears
31 Mike Williams Chargers
32 Tyler Lockett Seahawks
33 Anthony Miller Bears
34 Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals
35 Dede Westbrook Jaguars
36 Willie Snead Ravens
37 Sterling Shepard Giants
38 Courtland Sutton Broncos
39 Adam Humphries Titans
40 Marvin Jones Lions
41 Curtis Samuel Panthers
42 James Washington Steelers
43 Golden Tate Giants
44 DeSean Jackson Eagles
45 Robby Anderson Jets
46 Emmanuel Sanders Broncos
47 Donte Moncrief Steelers
48 Devin Funchess Colts
49 John Brown Bills
50 Geronimo Allison Packers
51 Zay Jones Bills
52 Dante Pettis 49ers
53 Michael Gallup Cowboys
54 Jamison Crowder Jets
55 Keke Coutee Texans
56 Tyrell Williams Raiders
57 Christian Kirk Cardinals
58 Marquez Valdes-Scantling Packers
59 Josh Gordon Patriots
60 Jaron Brown Seahawks
61 Trey Quinn Redskins
62 Trent Taylor 49ers
63 Eli Rogers Free Agent
64 Marqise Lee Jaguars
65 Nelson Agholor Eagles
66 Mecole Hardman Chiefs
67 Marquise Goodwin 49ers
68 Cole Beasley Bills
69 Tre'Quan Smith Saints
70 DK Metcalf Seahawks
71 Paul Richardson Redskins
72 Mohamed Sanu Falcons
73 Preston Williams Dolphins
74 DeVante Parker Dolphins
75 DaeSean Hamilton Broncos
76 Ted Ginn Jr. Saints
77 Antonio Callaway Browns
78 Quincy Enunwa Jets
79 Demaryius Thomas Patriots
80 Taylor Gabriel Bears
81 KeeSean Johnson Cardinals
82 A.J. Brown Titans
83 Demarcus Robinson Chiefs
84 Deebo Samuel 49ers
85 Parris Campbell Colts
86 Chris Conley Jaguars
87 Marquise Brown Ravens
88 Damion Willis Bengals
89 Randall Cobb Cowboys
90 Jakobi Meyers Patriots
91 Danny Amendola Lions
92 Terry McLaurin Redskins
93 Rashard Higgins Browns
94 Jalen Hurd 49ers
95 Breshad Perriman Buccaneers
96 Robert Foster Bills
97 JJ Arcega-Whiteside Eagles
98 Riley Ridley Bears  
99 Ryan Switzer Steelers  
100 Michael Crabtree Cardinals  

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