2024 Top 150 Fantasy Football Rankings, and Sleepers, Busts

As the summer gives way to fall, the anticipation for the return of football is only building. In some respects, this list will drastically differ from other standard fantasy platforms such as ESPN, Yahoo, and Sleeper. Outside of my top 150 positional players for this season, I'll include some of the bigger differences from these rankings to ESPN's top 300 PPR cheat sheet, along with analysis.

(RB1) Christian Mccaffrey, SF
(RB2) Breece Hall, NYJ
(RB3) Bijan Robinson, ATL
(WR1) Justin Jefferson, MIN
(WR2) Ja'Marr Chase, CIN
(WR3) Ceedee Lamb, DAL
(WR4) Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET
(WR5) Tyreek Hill, MIA
(RB4) Jahmyr Gibbs, DET
(WR6) Garrett Wilson, NYJ
(RB5) Jonathan Taylor, IND
(WR7) A.J. Brown, PHI
(RB6) Saquon Barkley, PHI
(WR8) Marvin Harrison Jr, ARI
(WR9) Puka Nacua, LAR
(RB7) De'Von Achane, MIA
(RB8) Isaiah Pacheco, KC
(WR10) Chris Olave, NO
(TE1) Travis Kelce, KC
(WR11) Davante Adams, LV
(WR12) Cooper Kupp, LAR
(RB9) James Cook, BUF
(RB10) Travis Etienne Jr, JAC
(QB1) Patrick Mahomes, KC
(WR13) Brandon Aiyuk, SF
(RB11) Alvin Kamara, NO
(WR14) Jaylen Waddle, MIA
(QB2) Jalen Hurts, PHI
(QB3) Josh Allen, BUF
(WR15) Tank Dell, HOU
(TE2) Sam Laporta, DET
(TE3) Trey McBride, ARI
(WR16) Drake London, ATL
(RB12) Kyren Williams, LAR
(RB13) Joe Mixon, HOU
(WR17) DK Metcalf, SEA
(WR18) Stefon Diggs, HOU
(WR19) Nico Collins, HOU
(WR20) Mike Evans, TB
(WR21) Amari Cooper, CLE
(RB14) Kenneth Walker III, SEA
(RB15) Josh Jacobs, GB
(WR22) Christian Kirk, JAC
(WR23) Deebo Samuel, SF
(QB4) Kyler Murray, ARI
(QB5) Lamar Jackson, BAL
(WR24) DeVonta Smith, PHI
(WR25) D.J. Moore, CHI
(RB16) Rachaad White, TB
(WR26) Tee Higgins, CIN
(WR27) Rashee Rice, KC
(WR28) Zay Flowers, BAL
(QB6) Anthony Richardson, IND
(QB7) Jordan Love, GB
(QB8) Joe Burrow, CIN
(QB9) CJ Stroud, HOU
(RB17) Derrick Henry, BAL
(TE4) Dalton Kincaid, BUF
(TE5) Kyle Pitts, ATL
(TE6) Mark Andrews, BAL
(WR29) Keenan Allen, CHI
(WR30) George Pickens, PIT
(RB18) Aaron Jones, MIN
(WR31) Michael Pittman Jr, IND
(WR32) Malik Nabers, NYG
(WR33) Jordan Addison, MIN
(WR34) Keon Coleman, BUF
(WR35) Xavier Worthy, KC
(RB19) James Conner, ARI
(RB20) Tony Pollard, TEN
(RB21) Rhamondre Stevenson, NE
(TE7) Jake Ferguson, DAL
(TE8) George Kittle, SF
(WR36) Calvin Ridley, TEN
(WR37) Marquise Brown, KC
(WR38) Ladd McConkey, LAC
(WR39) Chris Godwin, TB
(WR40) Jayden Reed, GB
(QB10) Aaron Rodgers, NYJ
(QB11) Caleb Williams, CHI
(QB12) Justin Herbert, LAC
(WR41) DeAndre Hopkins, TEN
(RB22) Zamir White, LV
(RB23) David Montgomery, DET
(RB24) D'Andre Swift, CHI
(WR42) Rome Odunze, CHI
(TE9) David Njoku, CLE
(TE10) Brock Bowers, LV
(QB13) Jared Goff, DET
(QB14) Dak Prescott, DAL
(QB15) Trevor Lawrence, JAC
(QB16) Jayden Daniels, WAS
(RB25) Zach Moss, CIN
(RB26) Jaylen Warren, PIT
(RB27) Tyjae Spears, TEN
(RB28) Jonathon Brooks, CAR
(RB29) Gus Edwards, LAC
(WR43) Adam Thielen, CAR
(RB30) Raheem Mostert, MIA
(QB17) Brock Purdy, SF
(WR44) Jameson Williams, DET
(WR45) Darnell Mooney, ATL
(RB31) Chase Brown, CIN
(WR46) Dontayvion Wicks, GB
(RB32) Jaleel McLaughlin, DEN
(RB33) Blake Corum, LAR
(RB34) Devin Singeltary, NYG
(RB35) Najee Harris, PIT
(RB36) Brian Robinson Jr, WAS
(RB37) Austin Ekeler, WAS
(WR47) Christian Watson, GB
(TE11) T.J. Hockenson, MIN
(TE12) Evan Engram, JAC
(TE13) Dalton Schultz, HOU
(TE14) Dallas Goedert, PHI
(WR48) Terry McLaurin, WAS
(WR49) Brian Thomas Jr, JAC
(WR50) Mike Williams, NYJ
(WR51) Courtland Sutton, DEN
(RB38) Nick Chubb, CLE
(RB39) Jerome Ford, CLE
(WR52) Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA
(RB40) Rico Dowdle, DAL
(WR53) Diontae Johnson, CAR
(RB41) Ty Chandler, MIN
(WR54) Tyler Lockett, SEA
(RB42) Bucky Irving, TB
(WR55) Rashid Shaheed, NO
(TE15) Pat Freiermuth, PIT
(TE16) Tyler Conklin, NYJ
(TE17) Cole Kmet, CHI
(QB18) Matthew Stafford, LAR
(QB19) Deshaun Watson, CLE
(QB20) Kirk Cousins, ATL
(WR56) Ricky Pearsall, SF
(RB43) Chuba Hubbard, CAR
(RB44) Ezekiel Elliott, DAL
(RB45) Trey Benson, ARI
(RB46) Tyrone Tracy Jr, NYG
(WR57) Malachi Corley, NYJ
(WR58) Xavier Legette, CAR
(RB47) MarShawn Lloyd, GB
(RB48) Kimani Vidal, LAC
(WR59) Curtis Samuel, BUF
(RB49) D'Onta Foreman, CLE
(RB50) Keaton Mitchell, BAL
(RB51) Jaylen Wright, MIA
(RB52) Javonte Williams, DEN
(RB53) Zach Charbonnet, SEA
(WR60) Gabe Davis, JAC

These rankings are based upon who I believe to have the best talent, and opportunity to produce within their offenses. Here are players that you should be targeting based on their ESPN average draft position and ranking.

PLAYERS TO TARGET

De'Von Achane, RB, MIA

104.5 Rank: 16 (RB7) ESPN Rank: 33 (RB17)

Incredible efficiency in rookie season- 800 rushing on 103 carries (7.8 YPC)
High octane offense
Raheem Mostert touchdown regression more than likely
Upside is there as a pass catcher
Ranked first in explosive run rate, third in missed tackles forced per attempt, and second in yards after contact per attempt in 2023 (per Fantasy Points Data)

Marvin Harrison Jr, WR, ARI

104.5 Rank: 14 (WR8) ESPN Rank: 34 (WR13)

Immediate number one WR in Arizona
Kyler Murray another year removed from injury
Elite traits as a prospect everywhere you look
Rookie receivers have produced at an elite level when given an opportunity to do so
Cards Vegas win total: O/U: 7/ Cards will be chasing points late in games

Cooper Kupp, WR, LAR

104.5 Rank: 21 (WR12) ESPN Rank: 46 (WR23)

Far more efficient redone receiver than teammate Puka Nacua
Was ahead of Puka in redzone targets, catches, and touchdowns despite playing in five less games
Remains an elite talent despite down year
Injury slowed down what would have likely been another elite season in '23
At worst, the number two target for a high volume passing offense

Jaylen Waddle, WR, MIA

104.5 Rank: 27 (WR14) ESPN Rank: 43 (WR22)

Have seen flashes of elite fantasy potential in previous seasons
Tyreek Hill slight regression likely entering age 30 season
Has never finished below WR21 on a PPG basis
Missed only 4 games in three NFL seasons
Little competition for targets outside of Tyreek Hill
Positive regression due in touchdown numbers

Tank Dell, WR, HOU

104.5 Rank: 30 (WR15) ESPN Rank: 54 (WR30)

16.5 PPG in 2023
Incredibly efficient alongside Nico Collins, beating him out in meaningful categories in games they played together
Per Fantasy Pros, when Collins and Dell both played, Dell led the duo in target share (22.5 vs. 22.1%), air-yard share (35.9 vs. 25.3%), and fantasy points per game (18.7 vs. 18.1)
Has returned to practice field from last seasons fibula injury, gun shot wound in April
Stroud with another offseason to improve off of historic rookie season

Trey McBride, TE, ARI

104.5 Rank: 32 (TE3) ESPN Rank: 59 (TE4)

With Kyler Murray in lineup, Mcbride averaged 14.9 PPG, which would have had him as the best tight end in all of fantasy on a full season sample.
Kyler quickly established trust with the rookie, now has another offseason to grow the connection
Cardinals offense projects out to be improved in 2024
Cards could be chasing points late in games

Amari Cooper, WR, CLE

104.5 Rank: 40 (WR21) ESPN Rank: 56 (WR32)

WR17 in PPG in 2023
Deshaun Watson bound to improve in 2024
Cooper in five full games with Watson: 96 YPG
Safe floor, with high end WR2 upside

Christian Kirk, WR, JAC

104.5 Rank: 43 (WR22) ESPN Rank: 84 (WR37)

Calvin Ridley in Tennessee, 136 vacated targets
Finished WR27 or better in seven of eleven full games played in 2023
Jags passing offense projected to improve in 2024
Lawrence's most familiar target at receiver
Full season pace last season was 1,278 yards, with 5 touchdowns

Kyler Murray, QB, ARI

104.5 Rank: 45 (QB4) ESPN Rank: 78 (QB9)

Still an effective runner off the ACL injury in 2022
Another offseason to recover
Marvin Harrison Jr added in the 2024 NFL Draft
Has produced at an elite level in fantasy in seasons prior

Jordan Love, QB, GB

104.5 Rank: 54 (QB7) ESPN Rank: 79 (QB10)

Leagues best QB statistically in the back half of 2023 regular season
18-1 TD-INT ratio in weeks 9-18
Promising young offensive weapons
Second offseason as the starting QB
Quiet rushing upside: 4 Rush TD's in '23

Dalton Kincaid, TE, BUF

104.5 Rank: 58 (TE4) ESPN Rank: 69 (TE7)

Excels in short passing game
Massive improvement with Joe Brady as OC
317 vacated targets for Bills offense going into 2024 (2nd in NFL)
In all likelihood, will finish first in a Josh Allen led offense in targets, yards, and touchdowns

Keon Coleman, WR, BUF

104.5 Rank: 67 (WR34) ESPN Rank: 108 (WR49)

Outstanding psychical profile
Bills invested high draft capital
Diggs, Davis no longer in Buffalo
Has a clear path to become the leading receiver on the team

Xavier Worthy, WR, KC

104.5 Rank: 68 (WR35) ESPN Rank: 106 (WR47)

Enters the league as the fastest player (4.21 40)
Mahomes and Chiefs offense will get back to pushing the ball downfield
Can produce on low volume
Upside to become third most important weapon in the offense
Speed KC was missing last season
Mahomes virtually guaranteed to outperform last seasons 27 touchdown passes

Ladd McConkey, WR, LAC

104.5 Rank: 76 (WR38) ESPN Rank: 107 (WR48)

Competition for targets at receiver include Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston, and DJ Chark
Film is incredibly encouraging
Excels in short, and intermediate passing game
Could be WR1 on this team before the month of October
Harbaugh taking over for Staley will benefit this teams general outlook greatly

Caleb Williams, QB, CHI

104.5 Rank: 80 (QB11) ESPN Rank: 113 (QB16)

Walking into a very solid situation in his rookie campaign
Rushing upside is there
Three highly talented receivers in Keenan Allen, DJ Moore, and first rounder Rome Odunze
Is levels above Justin Fields as a quarterback
Fields produced for this team in fantasy, without Allen, Odunze, and Swift

Tyjae Spears, RB, TEN

104.5 Rank: 95 (RB27) ESPN Rank: 98 (RB30)

Played over 53% of offensive snaps in 2023
Ranked 5th in NFL in explosive run rate, 14th in yards after contact
Massive upside as a pass catcher
Offense that will likely improve in year 2 for Will Levis

Adam Thielen, WR, CAR

104.5 Rank: 98 (WR43) ESPN Rank: 127 (WR55)

Despite a lackluster second half, Thielen managed to put up over 1,000 catches and 100 receptions
Increased competition for targets in '24, but has established himself as Young's most trusted receiver
Positive touchdown regression likely
Floor for current ADP is too good to pass up

Dontayvion Wicks, WR, GB

104.5 Rank: 104 (WR46) ESPN Rank: 234 (WR90)

In for a greater target share in 2024
A full year of Jordan Love playing at a top ten level is likely
Love/Lafleur have sung his praises all offseason
Ranked among top rookies in yards per route run in 2023
Worth a look as your final bench piece

Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, DEN

104.5 Rank: 105 (RB32) ESPN Rank: 165 (RB49)

Ranked fifth in missed tackles per rush attempt in 2023
Javonte Williams is his only backfield competition
Bo Nix will only help McLaughlin's pass game outlook
Ranked first last season in targets per route run for RBs
RB2 upside if Javonte goes down with an injury

Blake Corum, RB, LAR

104.5 Rank: 106 (RB33) ESPN Rank: 138 (RB46)

Enters as the clear RB2 in the Rams offense
One of the more valuable handcuff RBs in all of fantasy in '24
Outstanding career at Michigan, biggest part of the offense for the team in 2023
Kyren's snap percentage is unsustainable moving into a new season

Rico Dowdle, RB, DAL

104.5 Rank: 123 (RB40) ESPN Rank: 168 (RB52)

Has a great opportunity in a usually elite offense
Only competing with 29 year old Ezekiel Elliott for touches
Likely to receive majority of the third down work

Bucky Irving, RB, TB

104.5 Rank: 127 (RB42) ESPN Rank: 239 (RB68)

Injury to Rachaad White would mean RB2 upside for Irving
Excellent at creating forced missed tackles, something Rachaad White struggles with in the run game
White has never been an efficient runner in the NFL
Bucs saw RB as a need in the 2024 NFL Draft

Ricky Pearsall, WR, SF

104.5 Rank: 135 (WR56) ESPN Rank: 194 (WR72)

Aiyuk contract situation still ongoing (as of writing of this article)
John Lynch/Kyle Shanahan were higher on Pearsall than just about every talent evaluator
Will be entering a highly productive offense
Outstanding route runner at the collegiate level
Trust Shanahan to get this guy open
Deebo injury history could lead to increased opportunities for Pearsall

Kimani Vidal, RB, LAC

104.5 Rank: 145 (RB48) ESPN Rank: Unranked

Sharing backfield with two RBs who have had major injuries in the past (Gus Edwards, JK Dobbins)
Harbaugh will want to establish strong run game immediately
Seems like a tryout to be the RB1 in this offense
Has shown he could handle high volume at the collegiate level

Keaton Mitchell, RB, BAL

104.5 Rank: 146 (RB50) ESPN Rank: 171 (RB55)

Off a late season ACL tear, when healthy will be the clear RB2 behind Derrick Henry
Henry entering age 30 season, won't have a similar workload to his Titans days
In 2023, among 71 qualified backs, he ranked first in explosive run rate, missed tackles forced per attempt, and yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data)
Ravens have been a top 3 rushing offense in the NFL for 5 straight seasons

PLAYERS TO AVOID AT ESPN RANKING:

Now, the players that are listed below all have the potential to outperform my lower expectations. However, where they are currently ranked has me concerned about their real ceilings as fantasy contributors.

Kyren Williams, RB, LAR

104.5 Rank: 34 (RB12) ESPN Rank: 11 (RB6)

Non-factor in Rams passing game
Virtually guaranteed to see less work than he got last season
Rams drafted Blake Corum in round 3
Currently ranked at his absolute ceiling
Efficiency will likely be down in '24

Michael Pittman Jr, WR, IND

104.5 Rank: 64 (WR31) ESPN Rank: 19 (WR11)

Won't be a high volume passing offense with Richardson under center
Has never broken 6 TD's in three seasons in the league
Inefficient as a redzone receiver
Underrated Colts receiving core he'll compete with
Run first offense with Richardson and Taylor

Mike Evans, WR, TB

104.5 Rank: 39 (WR20) ESPN Rank: 20 (WR12)

Has a clearly established floor, limited ceiling
Highly unlikely to return value on where he's being drafted
Depends too much on occasional breakouts
Godwin likely to be more involved in 2024, along with added weapons on offense

Derrick Henry, RB, BAL

104.5 Rank: 57 (RB17) ESPN Rank: 22 (RB10)

Historical data for the RB position strongly against Henry, entering his age 30 season
Will not see the workload he saw in Tennessee, with Ravens always going RB by committee
Offers very little upside as a pass catcher
Rushing TD projections by analysts are loftier than my expectation
Will have plenty of competition for redzone touches

Rachaad White, RB, TB

104.5 Rank: 49 (RB16) ESPN Rank: 23 (RB11)

One of the leagues least efficient RBs in terms of rushing
Entirely dependent on role as a pass catcher
Vegas projects Bucs offense to be worse than it was in '23
Bucs brought in competition with Oregon RB Bucky Irving

Calvin Ridley, WR, TEN

104.5 Rank: 74 (WR36) ESPN Rank: 48 (WR25)

Had an opportunity to be elite in 2023, and was incredibly inconsistent
Enters a worse situation with stiffer competition at the receiver position than he had in Jacksonville
Among 81 qualifying wide receivers in 2023, Ridley ranked 44th in yards per route run and 42nd in first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data)
Name value driving up his price on ESPN formats

Najee Harris, RB, PIT

104.5 Rank: 108 (RB35) ESPN Rank: 77 (RB27)

Limited upside in the passing game
Uncertainty with the Steelers offense in 2024
Pittsburgh rushing attempts will likely go down this season
Jaylen Warren has proven to be a legit option in this backfield, and is primed for a bigger role in 2024

Diontae Johnson, WR, CAR

104.5 Rank: 124 (WR53) ESPN Rank: 82 (WR35)

Ranked at his ceiling
Could easily finish as the third best receiver in this offense, with Thielen and rookie Xavier Legette
Bryce Young likely won't improve to the point of making Johnson a weekly option
Allergic to the endzone

Terry McLaurin, WR, WAS

104.5 Rank: 116 (WR48) ESPN Rank: 83 (WR36)