Fantasy Football, NFL Playoffs 2020: Rankings for every position

Playoff Fantasy Football 2020 Rankings: Quarterbacks

1. Lamar Jackson, BAL
2. Patrick Mahomes, KC
3. Aaron Rodgers, GB
4. Drew Brees, NO
5. Jimmy Garoppolo, SF

The following players are in a lower tier than the top five quarterbacks.

6. Deshaun Watson, HOU
7. Russell Wilson, SEA
8. Carson Wentz, PHI
9. Tom Brady, NE
10. Ryan Tannehill, TEN
11. Josh Allen, BUF
12. Kirk Cousins, MIN

These players aren’t advisable, but they could see the field without an injury to a starting quarterback:

13. Taysom Hill, NO (also sees action as a KR/RB/WR)
14. Robert Griffin III, BAL (could see the field in the “Heisman Package”)

The following players shouldn’t be drafted outside of deep best ball or SuperFLEX leagues:

15. Teddy Bridgewater, NO
16. Matt Moore, KC
17. Nick Mullens, SF
18. Josh McCown, PHI
19.  Marcus Mariota, TEN
20. A.J. McCarron, HOU

Playoff Fantasy Football 2020 Rankings: Running Backs

1. Aaron Jones, GB
2. Alvin Kamara, NO
3. Mark Ingram, BAL (battling a calf injury, but should return for the Divisional Round)
4. Damien Williams, KC
5. Raheem Mostert, SF
6. Derrick Henry, TEN
7. Dalvin Cook, MIN (recovering from a shoulder injury, but expected to resume lead back duties)
8. James White, NE (move him up a slot or two in PPR leagues)
9. Sony Michel, NE (move him down a slot or two in PPR leagues)
10. Carlos Hyde, HOU
11. Devin Singletary, BUF
12. Latavius Murray, NO
13. Miles Sanders, PHI (Questionable with a low ankle sprain; DNP Wednesday)
14. Jamaal Williams, GB
15. LeSean McCoy, KC
16. Matt Breida, SF
17. Marshawn Lynch, SEA
18. Gus Edwards, BAL
19. Boston Scott, PHI (move up a few spots in PPR leagues)
20. Jordan Howard, PHI
21. Tevin Coleman, SF
22. Darwin Thompson, KC
23. Frank Gore, BUF
24. Travis Homer, SEA
25. Rex Burkhead, NE
26. Duke Johnson, HOU
27. Dexter Williams, GB
28. Dion Lewis, TEN
29. Alexander Mattison, MIN (Questionable, but has returned to practice as a full participant)
30. Justice Hill, BAL
31. Mike Boone, MIN (move him down several spots if Mattison loses his injury designation)
32. Brandon Bolden, NE
33. Kyle Juszczyk, SF
34. Anthony Sherman, KC (Andy Reid has been known to throw his FB a bone in key situations)
35. Robert Turbin, SEA (will see work if Lynch sustains any “old man/out of shape” injuries)
36. Tyler Ervin, GB (also returns kicks for the Packers)
37. Zach Line, NO (Trending towards Questionable; sat out practice on Wednesday)
38. Elijah Holyfield, PHI (newly signed; could see some action if Sanders’ ankle flares up)
39. T.J. Yeldon, BUF
40. Taiwan Jones, HOU
41. Khari Blasingame, TEN
42. Byron Marshall, BAL
43. Danny Vitale, GB
44. Dwayne Washington, NO
45. Patrick DiMarco, BUF
46. Jeff Wilson, Jr. SF
47. Damien Harris, NE
48. Ameer Abdullah, MIN
49. C.J. Ham, MIN
50. Buddy Howell, HOU

Playoff Fantasy Football 2020 Rankings: Wide Receivers

1. Tyreek Hill, KC
2. Michael Thomas, NO
3. Davante Adams, GB
4. DeAndre Hopkins, HOU
5. Julian Edelman, NE
6. Emmanuel Sanders, SF
7. Tyler Lockett, SEA
8. Marquise Brown, BAL
9. Deebo Samuel, SF
10. John Brown, BUF
11. Stefon Diggs, MIN
12. A.J. Brown, TEN
13. Allen Lazard, GB
14. D.K. Metcalf, SEA
15. Sammy Watkins, KC
16. Adam Thielen, MIN
17. Tre′Quan Smith, NO
18. Cole Beasley, BUF
19. Mohamed Sanu, NE
20. Greg Ward, PHI
21. Willie Snead, BAL
22. Demarcus Robinson, KC (also returns kicks and punts for the Chiefs)
23. Mecole Hardman, KC
24. Kendrick Bourne, SF
25. DeSean Jackson, PHI (IR; will likely be activated and start for the Eagles next week if they win)
26. N′Keal Harry, NE
27. Geronimo Allison, GB
28. Ted Ginn, NO
29. Corey Davis, TEN
30. Dante Pettis, SF
31. Kenny Stills, HOU (Questionable; limited in practice on Wednesday)
32. Miles Boykin, BAL
33. David Moore, SEA
34. Will Fuller, HOU (Questionable, trending towards a game-time decision this weekend)
35. Jake Kumerow, GB
36. Seth Roberts, BAL
37. Jakobi Meyers, NE
38. DeAndre Carter, HOU (also returns kicks and punts)
39. Isaiah McKenzie, BUF (also returns kicks and punts)
40. Keke Coutee, HOU
41. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, PHI
42. Phillip Dorsett, NE
43. Tajae Sharpe, TEN
44. Adam Humphries, TEN (Questionable; limited in practice on Wednesday. Unlikely to play)
45. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB
46. Olabisi Johnson, MIN
47. Deonte Harris, NO
48. Laquon Treadwell, MIN
49. Deontay Burnett, PHI
50. Byron Pringle, KC
51. Richie James, SF (returns kicks and punts)
52. Chris Moore, BAL (returns kicks)
53. Malik Turner, SEA (Questionable, concussion. Unable to practice, unlikely to play)
54. Nelson Agholor, PHI (Questionable, as his performance has been all season; DNP Wednesday)
55. Duke Williams, BUF
56. John Ursua, SEA
57. Darius Jennings, TEN (also returns kicks)
58. Andre Roberts, BUF (Questionable, but trending towards playing. Also returns kicks & punts) 59. Robert Foster, BUF
60. Robert Davis, PHI
61. Lil’Jordan Humphrey, NO
62. Ryan Grant, GB (Questionable, missed practice due to illness)
63. Steven Mitchell Jr., HOU
64. Matthew Slater, NE
65. Jordan Matthews, SF

Playoff Fantasy Football 2020 Rankings: Tight Ends

1. Travis Kelce, KC
2. George Kittle, SF
3. Mark Andrews, BAL (trending towards Questionable; has not practiced yet this week)
4. Jared Cook, NO
5. Dallas Goedert, PHI
6. Jonnu Smith, TEN
7. Jacob Hollister, SEA
8. Darren Fells, HOU
9. Jimmy Graham, GB
10. Kyle Rudolph, MIN
11. Dawson Knox, BUF
12. Matt LaCosse, NE
13. Ben Watson, NE
14. Hayden Hurst, BAL
15. Nick Boyle, BAL
16. Luke Willson, SEA (Questionable, but likely to play on Sunday)
17. Jordan Akins, HOU
18. Joshua Perkins, PHI (move down if Ertz somehow plays on Sunday)
19. Ross Dwelley, SF
20. Blake Bell, KC
21. Josh Hill, NO
22. Marcedes Lewis, GB
23. Tyler Kroft, BUF
24. Irv Smith, Jr., MIN
25. Zach Ertz, PHI (Ertz’s season is likely over, according to reports; move up to sixth if he’s somehow cleared to play this weekend)
26. Deon Yelder, KC
27. MyCole Pruitt, TEN
28. Jordan Thomas, HOU
29. Ryan Izzo, NE
30. Robert Tonyan, GB

Playoff Fantasy Football 2020 Rankings: Kickers

1. Justin Tucker, BAL
2. Harrison Butker, KC
3. Robbie Gould, SF
4. Mason Crosby, GB
5. Wil Lutz, NO
6. Nick Folk, NE
7. Ka′imi Fairbairn, HOU
8. Jake Elliott, PHI
9. Jason Myers, SEA
10. Stephen Hauschka, BUF
11. Dan Bailey, MIN
12. Greg Joseph, TEN

Playoff Fantasy Football 2020 Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams

1. Baltimore Ravens
2. San Francisco 49ers
3. New England Patriots
4. Kansas City Chiefs
5. Green Bay Packers
6. New Orleans Saints
7. Seattle Seahawks
8. Houston Texans
9. Buffalo Bills
10. Philadelphia Eagles
11. Tennessee Titans
12. Minnesota Vikings

Because we’re talking about the NFL Playoffs, we know anything can happen. Unforeseen heroes emerge and surprises are inevitable. But based on what we know as we eye the playoff fantasy football slate, these rankings should be your guide to winning in 2020.