End of Season Rankings: Your Ultimate Fantasy Football Recap!
Alright, guys! The regular season is over, and it's time to dish out some serious bragging rights. Let's dive into the end of season rankings for fantasy football and see who's walked away with the W! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and end of season rankings fantasy football.
The Top Dogs: Overall Rankings
So, who's been sitting pretty at the top of your leagues? Let's take a look at the end of season rankings for the top dogs across all formats.
Standard Leagues
In standard leagues, the usual suspects have been leading the pack. Quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson have been throwing touchdowns left and right, while running backs like Derrick Henry and Dalvin Cook have been racking up yardage and scores. But let's not forget about the wide receivers – Stefon Diggs and Tyreek Hill have been causing nightmares for defenses all season long.
PPR Leagues
In Point Per Reception (PPR) leagues, the game has been a bit different. Wide receivers have been dominating, with Davante Adams and DeAndre Hopkins leading the way. Running backs like Austin Ekeler and Clyde Edwards-Helaire have been making noise as well, thanks to their involvement in the passing game. And let's not forget about the tight ends – Travis Kelce has been an absolute beast, leading the position in both standard and PPR formats.
Position-by-Position Breakdown: End of Season Rankings
Let's take a closer look at the end of season rankings for each position.
Quarterbacks
- 1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs Mahomes has been on fire this season, throwing for 4,057 yards and 38 TDs. He's been the clear-cut QB1 in both standard and PPR formats.
- 2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills Allen has been a revelation this season, using his legs to rack up rushing yards and TDs while also throwing for over 4,000 yards and 37 TDs.
- 3. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Rodgers has been his usual clutch self, throwing for 4,002 yards and 40 TDs. He's been the model of consistency all season long.
Running Backs
- 1. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans Henry has been a workhorse, carrying the ball 378 times for 2,027 yards and 17 TDs. He's been an absolute beast in standard leagues.
- 2. Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings Cook has been a PPR monster, catching 44 passes to go along with his 1,557 rushing yards and 16 TDs. He's been a top-3 back in both standard and PPR formats.
- 3. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints Kamara has been a do-it-all back, catching 83 passes to go along with his 932 rushing yards and 16 TDs. He's been the most valuable fantasy asset this season.
Wide Receivers
- 1. Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers Adams has been Rodgers' favorite target, catching 115 passes for 1,374 yards and 18 TDs. He's been the WR1 in both standard and PPR formats.
- 2. Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills Diggs has been Allen's top target, catching 127 passes for 1,535 yards and 8 TDs. He's been a PPR monster this season.
- 3. DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals Hopkins has been Kyler Murray's favorite target, catching 115 passes for 1,407 yards and 6 TDs. He's been a top-5 receiver in both standard and PPR formats.
Tight Ends
- 1. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs Kelce has been Mahomes' favorite target, catching 105 passes for 1,416 yards and 11 TDs. He's been the TE1 in both standard and PPR formats.
- 2. Darren Waller, Las Vegas Raiders Waller has been Derek Carr's favorite target, catching 107 passes for 1,196 yards and 9 TDs. He's been a top-3 tight end this season.
- 3. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens Andrews has been Jackson's favorite target, catching 96 passes for 1,257 yards and 9 TDs. He's been a consistent producer all season long.
The Busts: End of Season Rankings
Every fantasy season has its share of busts. Let's take a look at some of the biggest disappointments in the end of season rankings.
Quarterbacks
- 1. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks Wilson has been a major disappointment, throwing for just 3,851 yards and 40 TDs. He's been a top-10 QB in both standard and PPR formats, but far from the elite QB1 many expected.
- 2. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals Murray has taken a step back this season, throwing for 3,422 yards and 20 TDs. He's been a top-12 QB, but far from the QB1 many expected after his breakout 2020 season.
Running Backs
- 1. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants Barkley has been a major disappointment, rushing for just 342 yards and 2 TDs in 13 games. He's been a massive bust, especially for those who drafted him in the first round.
- 2. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers Harris has been a major disappointment, rushing for just 1,200 yards and 7 TDs. He's been a top-20 back, but far from the RB1 many expected after he was drafted in the first round.
Wide Receivers
- 1. Julio Jones, Tennessee Titans Jones has been a major disappointment, catching just 31 passes for 434 yards and 1 TD. He's been a massive bust, especially for those who drafted him as a WR1.
- 2. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals Chase has been a major disappointment, catching just 48 passes for 814 yards and 9 TDs. He's been a top-20 receiver, but far from the WR1 many expected after he was drafted in the first round.
The Rookies: End of Season Rankings
Let's take a look at some of the rookies who made an impact in their first season.
Running Backs
- 1. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers Harris has been the clear-cut RB1 among rookies, rushing for 1,200 yards and 7 TDs. He's been a top-20 back in both standard and PPR formats.
- 2. Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos Williams has been a revelation, rushing for 903 yards and 4 TDs while also catching 43 passes. He's been a top-20 back in PPR formats.
- 3. Michael Carter, New York Jets Carter has been a PPR monster, catching 50 passes to go along with his 639 rushing yards and 4 TDs. He's been a top-30 back in both standard and PPR formats.
Wide Receivers
- 1. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals Chase has been the clear-cut WR1 among rookies, catching 48 passes for 814 yards and 9 TDs. He's been a top-20 receiver in both standard and PPR formats.
- 2. DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles Smith has been a consistent producer, catching 64 passes for 916 yards and 5 TDs. He's been a top-25 receiver in both standard and PPR formats.
- 3. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins Waddle has been a PPR monster, catching 104 passes for 1,015 yards and 6 TDs. He's been a top-20 receiver in PPR formats.
The Surprises: End of Season Rankings
Every fantasy season has its share of surprises. Let's take a look at some of the biggest surprises in the end of season rankings.
Quarterbacks
- 1. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins Tua has been a major surprise, throwing for 3,912 yards and 16 TDs. He's been a top-12 QB in both standard and PPR formats.
- 2. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars Lawrence has been a major surprise, throwing for 3,426 yards and 12 TDs. He's been a top-15 QB in both standard and PPR formats.
Running Backs
- 1. D'Ernest Johnson, Cleveland Browns Johnson has been a major surprise, rushing for 801 yards and 7 TDs while also catching 27 passes. He's been a top-20 back in both standard and PPR formats.
- 2. Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots Stevenson has been a major surprise, rushing for 778 yards and 4 TDs while also catching 24 passes. He's been a top-30 back in both standard and PPR formats.
Wide Receivers
- 1. Kadarius Toney, New York Giants Toney has been a major surprise, catching 39 passes for 420 yards and 4 TDs. He's been a top-30 receiver in both standard and PPR formats.
- 2. Elijah Moore, New York Jets Moore has been a major surprise, catching 43 passes for 538 yards and 5 TDs. He's been a top-30 receiver in both standard and PPR formats.
The Waiver Wire Gold: End of Season Rankings
Let's take a look at some of the waiver wire gems who made an impact this season.
Quarterbacks
- 1. Taylor Heinicke, Washington Football Team Heinicke has been a major waiver wire gem, throwing for 3,051 yards and 20 TDs. He's been a top-15 QB in both standard and PPR formats.
- 2. Trey Lance, San Francisco 49ers Lance has been a major waiver wire gem, throwing for 1,171 yards and 5 TDs while also rushing for