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
Cooper Kupp, Rams
Justin Jefferson, Vikings
Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
Kupp is coming off the greatest fantasy season of all time among wideouts, so you have to expect some regression. Still, even a six or seven-point drop per game keeps him in the top five. Jefferson could surpass Kupp as fantasy's top wideout with new head coach (and former Rams offensive coordinator) Kevin O'Connell now calling the shots. Chase, who is coming off one of the best rookie seasons ever among fantasy receivers, should continue to shine in what figures to remain a high-octane Cincinnati pass attack.
Tier 2 – High WR1s
Davante Adams, Packers
CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
Stefon Diggs, Bills
Deebo Samuel, 49ers
Adams drops a few spots moving from the Packers to Las Vegas, but he’ll remain one of the top receivers in fantasy land. Just don’t expect him to produce on the same level as he did the last few years in Green Bay. Lamb is my favorite breakout candidate in the world of fantasy football, as he’ll now be the unquestioned top receiver in Dallas. Diggs has been a top-7 wideout in two straight seasons and will remain the top option once again for Josh Allen. Samuel could see regression based on his breakout 2021 season, but he’ll remain a valuable asset while playing that “wide back” role in San Francisco.
