As of September 10, 2024, the player rankings for fantasy football have been updated through Week 1 of the 2024 season. These rankings are based on ESPN's standard scoring system, which evaluates players' performance over a span of 37 weeks from 2022 to 2024.
The charts provided in this analysis rate players based on their consistency and reliability during the specified period. For individual defensive players (IDPs), scoring is determined by various defensive actions such as tackles, sacks, interceptions, and more.
Key Terminology:
- Start%: Indicates how often a player was started in an ESPN standard PPR league.
- CR (Consistency Rating): Calculated as the player's weekly standard deviation divided by their PPR fantasy points per game average.
- nPPR%: Start percentage using non-PPR scoring.
- FPTS/G: Average PPR fantasy points scored per game.
- Start: Number of times a player's point total was worthy of being active in a standard PPR league.
- Star: Number of times a player's point total ranked among the best at their position.
- Stiff: Number of times a player's point total ranked among the worst at their position.
- Sat: Number of times a player missed a game.
Players included in the analysis must meet specific criteria such as a start rate of at least 20% in standard PPR or non-PPR scoring, ranking among the top players in their respective positions, or averaging a minimum number of snaps per game.
Positional Breakdown:
- Quarterbacks
- Running backs
- Wide receivers
- Tight ends
- Kickers
- Team defense/special teams
- Defensive linemen
- Linebackers
- Defensive backs
These rankings provide valuable insights for fantasy football enthusiasts looking to optimize their lineups based on player consistency and performance metrics.
