We are inching closer to the start of the 2022 NFL season, and with that we’re seeing an obvious increase in the number of fantasy drafts. That makes it more important than ever to put your players into positional “tiers.” Unlike my regular player rankings, which you can also find on Sports Illustrated, tiers group players of similar value together. So, if you miss out on a particular player you can see others on his tier as an alternative.
Fantasy Tiers: QB | RB | WR | TE
Tier 1 – The Elite
Jonathan Taylor, Colts
Christian McCaffrey, Panthers
Taylor is the consensus No. 1 running back (and player) in fantasy football after posting a breakout campaign in 2021. His 1,811 rushing yards led the entire league, and his 20 total touchdowns was good enough to tie Austin Ekeler for first among all players. At the age of 23 (this season), Taylor should remain a fantasy star. McCaffrey has missed all but 10 games the last two year due to injuries, but he averaged around 30 fantasy points per game in 2018 and was over that total in four games last season. If you’re a gambler, CMC is your man.
