Early 2022 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings

The 2021 season isn't over but that doesn't mean it's too early to look ahead to 2022. A lot will change due to free agency, trades and the NFL draft, and we at Sports Illustrated will have you covered every step of the way. But for now, here’s an interesting look at how players would be rated (by position) if we looked ahead to the next fantasy season.

Note: * denotes players who are scheduled to become free agents in 2022.

Quarterbacks

1. Josh Allen, BUF, Age: 26 (FA: 2029)
2. Patrick Mahomes, KC, Age: 26 (FA: 2032)
3. Justin Herbert, LAC, Age: 24 (FA: 2025)
4. Kyler Murray, ARI, Age: 25 (FA: 2024)
5. Lamar Jackson, BAL, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
6. Aaron Rodgers, GB, Age: 38 (FA: 2024)
7. Joe Burrow, CIN, Age: 24 (FA: 2025)
8. Deshaun Watson, HOU, Age: 26 (FA: 2026)
9. Dak Prescott, DAL, Age: 29 (FA: 2025)
10. Jalen Hurts, PHI, Age: 24 (FA: 2024)
11. Matthew Stafford, LAR, Age: 34 (FA: 2023)
12. Trey Lance, SF, Age: 22 (FA: 2026)
13. Russell Wilson, SEA, Age: 33 (FA: 2024)
14. Kirk Cousins, MIN, Age: 34 (FA: 2023)
15. Justin Fields, CHI, Age: 23 (FA: 2026)
16. Taysom Hill, NO, Age: 32 (FA: 2026)
17. Ryan Tannehill, TEN, Age: 34 (FA: 2024)
18. Derek Carr, LV, Age: 31 (FA: 2023)
19. Jameis Winston*, NO, Age: 28 (FA: 2022)
20. Mac Jones, NE, Age: 24 (FA: 2026)
21. Trevor Lawrence, JAC, Age: 22 (FA: 2026)
22. Carson Wentz, IND, Age: 29 (FA: 2025)
23. Tua Tagovailoa, MIA, Age: 24 (FA: 2025)
24. Daniel Jones, NYG, Age: 25 (FA: 2024)
25. Matt Ryan, ATL, Age: 37 (FA: 2024)
26. Zach Wilson, NYJ, Age: 23 (FA: 2026)
27. Jimmy Garoppolo, SF, Age: 30 (FA: 2023)
28. Baker Mayfield, CLE, Age: 27 (FA: 2023)
29. Jared Goff, DET, Age: 27 (FA: 2025)
30. Taylor Heinicke, WAS, Age: 29 (FA: 2023)
31. Teddy Bridgewater*, DEN, Age: 29 (FA: 2022)
32. Davis Mills, HOU, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
33. Sam Darnold, CAR, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
34. Drew Lock, DEN, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
35. Mason Rudolph, PIT, Age: 27 (FA: 2023)
36. Ryan Fitzpatrick*, WAS, Age: 39 (FA: 2022)
37. Gardner Minshew, PHI, Age: 26 (FA: 2023)
38. Andy Dalton*, FA, Age: 34 (FA: 2022)
39. Tyrod Taylor*, FA, Age: 33 (FA: 2022)
40. Kyle Trask, TB, Age: 24 (FA: 2025)

Running Backs

1. Jonathan Taylor, IND, Age: 23 (FA: 2024)
2. Derrick Henry, TEN, Age: 28 (FA: 2024)
3. Austin Ekeler, LAC, Age: 27 (FA: 2024)
4. Najee Harris, PIT, Age: 24 (FA: 2026)
5. Christian McCaffrey, CAR, Age: 26 (FA: 2026)
6. Dalvin Cook, MIN, Age: 27 (FA: 2026)
7. Alvin Kamara, NO, Age: 27 (FA: 2026)
8. Joe Mixon, CIN, Age: 26 (FA: 2025)
9. Javonte Williams, DEN, Age: 22 (FA: 2025)
10. D'Andre Swift, DET, Age: 23 (FA: 2024)
11. Nick Chubb, CLE, Age: 26 (FA: 2025)
12. Elijah Mitchell, SF, Age: 24 (FA: 2025)
13. Cam Akers, LAR, Age: 23 (FA: 2024)
14. Antonio Gibson, WAS, Age: 24 (FA: 2024)
15. Ezekiel Elliott, DAL, Age: 27 (FA: 2027)
16. Saquon Barkley, NYG, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
17. Aaron Jones, GB, Age: 27 (FA: 2025)
18. Leonard Fournette*, TB, Age: 27 (FA: 2022)
19. Josh Jacobs, LV, Age: 24 (FA: 2024)
20. David Montgomery, CHI, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
21. Michael Carter, NYJ, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
22. J.K. Dobbins, BAL, Age: 23 (FA: 2024)
23. Damien Harris, NE, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
24. Devin Singletary, BUF, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
25. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
26. James Conner*, ARI, Age: 27 (FA: 2022)
27. Cordarelle Patterson*, ATL, Age: 31 (FA: 2022)
28. James Robinson, JAC, Age: 24 (FA: 2023)
29. Kareem Hunt, CLE, Age: 27 (FA: 2023)
30. A.J. Dillon, GB, Age: 24 (FA: 2024)
31. Chase Edmonds*, ARI, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
32. Miles Sanders, PHI, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
33. Melvin Gordon*, DEN, Age: 29 (FA: 2022)
34. Chris Carson, SEA, Age: 27 (FA: 2023)
35. Tony Pollard, DAL, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
36. Myles Gaskin, MIA, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
37. Rhamondre Stevenson, NE, Age: 24 (FA: 2025)
38. Travis Etienne, JAC, Age: 22 (FA: 2026)
39. Rashaad Penny*, SEA, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
40. Alexander Mattison, MIN, Age: 24 (FA: 2023)
41. Darrell Henderson, LAR, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
42. Darrel Williams*, KC, Age: 27 (FA: 2022)
43. J.D. McKissic*, WAS, Age: 29 (FA: 2022)
44. D'Onta Foreman*, TEN, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
45. David Johnson*, HOU, Age: 30 (FA: 2022)
46. Nyheim Hines, IND, Age: 25 (FA: 2025)
47. Jamaal Williams, DET, Age: 27 (FA: 2023)
48. Mike Davis, ATL, Age: 29 (FA: 2023)
49. Sony Michel*, LAR, Age: 27 (FA: 2022)
50. Zack Moss, BUF, Age: 24 (FA: 2024 )
51. Gus Edwards, BAL, Age: 27 (FA: 2024)
52. Chuba Hubbard, CAR, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
53. Ronald Jones*, TB, Age: 25 (FA: 2022)
54. Trey Sermon, SF, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
55. James White*, NE, Age: 30 (FA: 2022)
56. Raheem Mostert*, SF, Age: 30 (FA: 2022)
57. Justin Jackson*, LAC, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
58. Kenneth Gainwell, PHI, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
59. Khalil Herbert, CHI, Age: 24 (FA: 2025)
60. Ke'Shawn Vaughn, TB, Age: 25 (FA: 2024)
61. Devontae Booker, NYG, Age: 29 (FA: 2023)
62. Kenyan Drake, LV, Age: 28 (FA: 2023)
63. Samaje Perine, CIN, Age: 26 (FA: 2023)
64. Jaret Patterson, WAS, Age: 22 (FA: 2024)
65. Rex Burkhead, HOU, Age: 32 (FA: 2023)
66. Duke Johnson*, MIA, Age: 28 (FA: 2022)
67. Jeff Wilson Jr.*, SF, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
68. Ty Johnson, NYJ, Age: 24 (FA: 2023)
69. Jerick McKinnon*, KC, Age: 30 (FA: 2022)
70. Boston Scott*, PHI, Age: 27 (FA: 2022)
71. Mark Ingram, NO, Age: 32 (FA: 2023)
72. Giovani Bernard*, TB, Age: 30 (FA: 2022)
73. D'Ernest Johnson*, CLE, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
74. Latavius Murray*, BAL, Age: 32 (FA: 2022)
75. Chris Evans, CIN, Age: 24 (FA: 2025)
76. Tevin Coleman*, NYJ, Age: 29 (FA: 2022)
77. Phillip Lindsay*, MIA, Age: 28 (FA: 2022)
78. Joshua Kelley, LAC, Age: 24 (FA: 2024)
79. Tarik Cohen, CHI, Age: 27 (FA: 2024)
80. Benny Snell Jr., PIT, Age: 24 (FA: 2023)

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Wide Receivers

1. Cooper Kupp, LAR, Age: 29 (FA: 2024)
2. Davante Adams*, GB, Age: 29 (FA: 2022)
3. Justin Jefferson, MIN, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
4. Ja'Marr Chase, CIN, Age: 22 (FA: 2026)
5. Deebo Samuel, SF, Age: 26 (FA: 2023)
6. Tyreek Hill, KC, Age: 28 (FA: 2023)
7. Stefon Diggs, BUF, Age: 28 (FA: 2024)
8. A.J. Brown, TEN, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
9. CeeDee Lamb, DAL, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
10. Jaylen Waddle, MIA, Age: 23 (FA: 2026)
11. DeAndre Hopkins, ARI, Age: 30 (FA: 2025)
12. Diontae Johnson, PIT, Age: 26 (FA: 2023)
13. Chris Godwin*, TB, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
14. Keenan Allen, LAC, Age: 30 (FA: 2025)
15. Calvin Ridley, ATL, Age: 27 (FA: 2023)
16. D.K. Metcalf, SEA, Age: 24 (FA: 2023)
17. Tee Higgins, CIN, Age: 23 (FA: 2024)
18. Mike Evans, TB, Age: 29 (FA: 2024)
19. Hunter Renfrow, LV, Age: 26 (FA: 2023)
20. Terry McLaurin, WAS, Age: 26 (FA: 2023)
21. Brandin Cooks, HOU, Age: 28 (FA: 2023)
22. D.J. Moore, CAR, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
23. Tyler Lockett, SEA, Age: 29 (FA: 2026)
24. Michael Thomas, NO, Age: 29 (FA: 2025)
25. Michael Pittman Jr., IND, Age: 24 (FA: 2024)
26. Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET, Age: 22 (FA: 2025)
27. Elijah Moore, NYJ, Age: 22 (FA: 2025)
28. Marquise Brown, BAL, Age: 25 (FA: 2024)
29. Adam Thielen, MIN, Age: 32 (FA: 2025)
30. Mike Williams, FA, Age: 27 (FA: 2022)
31. Amari Cooper, DAL, Age: 28 (FA: 2025)
32. Odell Beckham Jr.*, LAR, Age: 29 (FA: 2022)
33. Devonta Smith, PHI, Age: 23 (FA: 2026)
34. Jerry Jeudy, DEN, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
35. Darnell Mooney, CHI, Age: 24 (FA: 2024)
36. Robert Woods, LAR, Age: 30 (FA: 2026)
37. Brandon Aiyuk, SF, Age: 24 (FA: 2025)
38. Kadarius Toney, NYG, Age: 23 (FA: 2026)
39. Rashod Bateman, BAL, Age: 22 (FA: 2026)
40. JuJu Smith-Schuster*, PIT, Age: 25 (FA: 2022)
41. Allen Robinson*, CHI, Age: 29 (FA: 2022)
42. Chase Claypool, PIT, Age: 24 (FA: 2024)
43. Courtland Sutton, DEN, Age: 26 (FA: 2026)
44. Corey Davis, NYJ, Age: 27 (FA: 2024)
45. Rondale Moore, ARI, Age: 22 (FA: 2025)
46. Jarvis Landry, CLE, Age: 29 (FA: 2023)
47. Jakobi Meyers*, NE, Age: 25 (FA: 2022)
48. DeVante Parker, MIA, Age: 29 (FA: 2024)
49. Christian Kirk*, ARI, Age: 25 (FA: 2022)
50. Michael Gallup*, DAL, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
51. Gabriel Davis, BUF, Age: 23 (FA: 2024)
52. Van Jefferson, LAR, Age: 26 (FA: 2024)
53. D.J. Chark*, JAC, Age: 25 (FA: 2022)
54. Kenny Golladay, NYG, Age: 28 (FA: 2025)
55. Tyler Boyd, CIN, Age: 27 (FA: 2024)
56. Sterling Shepard, NYG, Age: 29 (FA: 2024)
57. Laviska Shenault, JAC, Age: 23 (FA: 2024)
58. Robby Anderson, CAR, Age: 29 (FA: 2024)
59. Julio Jones, TEN, Age: 33 (FA: 2024)
60. Josh Palmer, LAC, Age: 22 (FA: 2025)
61. Marvin Jones Jr., JAC, Age: 32 (FA: 2023)
62. Cole Beasley, BUF, Age: 33 (FA: 2023)
63. Will Fuller*, MIA, Age: 28 (FA: 2022)
64. Terrace Marshall Jr., CAR, Age: 22 (FA: 2025)
65. Russell Gage*, ATL, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
66. Curtis Samuel, WAS, Age: 26 (FA: 2024)
67. Nico Collins, HOU, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
68. Marquez Valdes-Scantling*, GB, Age: 27 (FA: 2022)
69. Marquez Callaway, NO, Age: 24 (FA: 2023)
70. Kendrick Bourne, NE, Age: 27 (FA: 2024)
71. Tim Patrick, DEN, Age: 28 (FA: 2025)
72. Jamison Crowder*, NYJ, Age: 29 (FA: 2022)
73. Emmanuel Sanders*, BUF, Age: 35 (FA: 2022)
74. A.J. Green*, ARI, Age: 34 (FA: 2022)
75. Parris Campbell, IND, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
76. K.J. Osborn, MIN, Age: 25 (FA: 2024)
77. Mecole Hardman, KC, Age: 24 (FA: 2023)
78. Donovan Peoples-Jones, CLE, Age: 23 (FA: 2024)
79. Nelson Agholor, NE, Age: 29 (FA: 2023)
80. Braxton Berrios*, NYJ, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)

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Tight Ends

1. Travis Kelce, KC, Age: 32 (FA: 2026)
2. Mark Andrews, BAL, Age: 27 (FA: 2026)
3. Darren Waller, LV, Age: 30 (FA: 2024)
4. Kyle Pitts, ATL, Age: 21 (FA: 2026)
5. George Kittle, SF, Age: 28 (FA: 2026)
6. T.J. Hockenson, DET, Age: 25 (FA: 2024)
7. Dallas Goedert, PHI, Age: 27 (FA: 2026)
8. Dalton Schultz*, DAL, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
9. Pat Freiermuth, PIT, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
10. Dawson Knox, BUF, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
11. Rob Gronkowski*, TB, Age: 33 (FA: 2022)
12. Mike Gesicki*, MIA, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
13. Noah Fant, DEN, Age: 24 (FA: 2024)
14. Zach Ertz*, ARI, Age: 31 (FA: 2022)
15. Hunter Henry, NE, Age: 27 (FA: 2024)
16. Logan Thomas, WAS, Age: 31 (FA: 2025)
17. Tyler Higbee, LAR, Age: 29 (FA: 2024)
18. Irv Smith Jr., MIN, Age: 24 (FA: 2023)
19. Cole Kmet, CHI, Age: 23 (FA: 2024)
20. Brevin Jordan, HOU, Age: 21 (FA: 2025)
21. Evan Engram*, NYG, Age: 28 (FA: 2022)
22. Adam Trautman, NO, Age: 25 (FA: 2024)
23. Gerald Everett*, SEA, Age: 28 (FA: 2022)
24. Robert Tonyan*, GB, Age: 28 (FA: 2022)
25. Dan Arnold, JAC, Age: 27 (FA: 2023)
26. C.J. Uzomah*, CIN, Age: 29 (FA: 2022)
27. Austin Hooper, CLE, Age: 27 (FA: 2024)
28. Jared Cook*, LAC, Age: 35 (FA: 2022)
29. Jonnu Smith, NE, Age: 27 (FA: 2025)
30. Tommy Tremble, CAR, Age: 22 (FA: 2025)
31. Anthony Firkser*, TEN, Age: 27 (FA: 2022)
32. Foster Moreau, LV, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)

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Kickers

1. Evan McPherson, CIN, Age: 23 (FA: 2025)
2. Daniel Carlson, LV, Age: 27 (FA: 2026)
3. Justin Tucker, BAL, Age: 32 (FA: 2024)
4. Matt Gay*, LAR, Age: 28 (FA: 2022)
5. Matt Prater, ARI, Age: 38 (FA: 2023)
6. Harrison Butker, KC, Age: 27 (FA: 2025)
7. Tyler Bass, BUF, Age: 25 (FA: 2024)
8. Nick Folk*, NE, Age: 37 (FA: 2022)
9. Chris Boswell, PIT, Age: 31 (FA: 2023)
10. Greg Joseph*, MIN, Age: 28 (FA: 2022)
11. Greg Zuerlein, DAL, Age: 34 (FA: 2023)
12. Robbie Gould, SF, Age: 39 (FA: 2023)
13. Jake Elliott, PHI, Age: 27 (FA: 2025)
14. Rodrigo Blankenship, IND, Age: 25 (FA: 2023)
15. Dustin Hopkins*, LAC, Age: 31 (FA: 2022)
16. Mason Crosby, GB, Age: 38 (FA: 2023)
17. Randy Bullock*, TEN, Age: 32 (FA: 2022)
18. Ryan Succop, TB, Age: 36 (FA: 2024)
19. Younghoe Koo*, ATL, Age: 28 (FA: 2022)
20. Jason Sanders, MIA, Age: 26 (FA: 2027)
21. Wil Lutz, NO, Age: 28 (FA: 2024)
22. Jason Myers, SEA, Age: 31 (FA: 2023)
23. Brandon McManus, DEN, Age: 31 (FA: 2025)
24. Chase McLaughlin*, CLE, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
25. Graham Gano, NYG, Age: 35 (FA: 2024)
26. Cairo Santos, CHI, Age: 30 (FA: 2024)
27. Riley Patterson*, DET, Age: 23 (FA: 2022)
28. Zane Gonzalez*, CAR, Age: 27 (FA: 2022)
29. Ka'imi Fairbairn, HOU, Age: 28 (FA: 2024)
30. Matthew Wright, JAC, Age: 26 (FA: 2023)
31. Joey Slye*, WAS, Age: 26 (FA: 2022)
32. Eddy Pineiro*, NYJ, Age: 27 (FA: 2022)

Team Defenses

1. Cowboys, DAL
2. Patriots, NE
3. Bills, BUF
4. Rams, LAR
5. Dolphins, MIA
6. Cardinals, ARI
7. 49ers, SF
8. Saints, NO
9. Chiefs, KC
10. Titans, TEN
11. Colts, IND
12. Buccaneers, TB
13. Vikings, MIN
14. Packers, GB
15. Broncos, DEN
16. Steelers, PIT
17. Bengals, CIN
18. Bears, CHI
19. Eagles, PHI
20. Browns, CLE
21. Ravens, BAL
22. Football Team, WAS
23. Seahawks, SEA
24. Giants, NYG
25. Panthers, CAR
26. Chargers, LAC
27. Raiders, LV
28. Jaguars, JAC
29. Falcons, ATL
30. Lions, DET
31. Jets, NYJ
32. Texans, HOU

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