September 2020 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings: Top 100

While it has been a very crazy and eventful 2020, the NFL season is only days away! So its time to take a look at The Fantasy Football Schmucks PPR Rankings for 2020. These rankings are based on full point PPR leagues, starting one QB, two RB’s, three WR’s, one TE, and one flex. While all TD’s reward 6 points, QB’s will be ranked lower due to the full point PPR format. My emphasis on draft day is to lock down one of the top RB’s within the first two rounds. With the amount of depth at the WR position this season, I am perfectly fine with going two RB’s and one WR within the first three rounds, and hammering down on WR’s between rounds 4-7.

1. Christian McCaffrey: Run CMC is coming off one of the most consistent fantasy football seasons of all time with 2,392 total yards, 116 receptions, and 19 total TD’s. Teddy Bridgewater will be an upgrade over Scam Newton in the short passing game.
2. Ezekiel Elliot: Safe top 4 pick who could lead the league in rushing yards/TD’s. Would not expect Elliot to top the 54 receptions he posted in 2019 as the Cowboys made improvements in the passing game. Lead dog for an offense that should put up plenty of points.
3. Saquon Barkley: Was a complete bust for most of last season, was able to finish strong with 14 receptions, 606 total yards, and 5 TD’s over the last four games of 2019. Consistency should pick up with a full season of Danny Dimes under center.
4. Alvin Kamara: Coming off a disappointing season filled with injuries, Kamara is in a great spot to bounce-back. Has at least 80 receptions in 3 straight seasons. I have zero trade concerns going into this season.
5. Michael Thomas: Lowest season reception total is 92, which was his rookie season! Coming off an absolute monster year with 149/1,725/9 stat line. Could make an argument to take him #2 overall in PPR.
6. Derrick Henry: Carried the Titans and many fantasy owners into the playoffs last season. Coming off a career year with 1,540 rushing yards and 18 total TD’s. Henry does have game flow/PPR risk as he only posted 18 receptions last season. However, based on the Titans schedule, Henry should have plenty of positive game scripts.
7. Dalvin Cook: Finally had his breakout season in year 3 with 1,654 total yards and 13 TD’s. Will continue to be the featured back on a run first team and should build on his 53 receptions from last season with Kirky Checkdown.
8. Davante Adams: Remains the only consistent presence in the GB passing game, 10+ TD upside and his QB is a BAAAAAAAAAAAAD MAN!
9. Julio Jones: As consistent as they come, Julio posted 99/1,394/6 in 15 games last season. Julio hasn’t finished under 1,300 receiving yards since 2013 and will continue to be a target monster in Hotlanta.
10. Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Not so breaking news, Clyde Edwards-Helaire is now the lead back in KC after Damien Williams decided to opt out for the 2020 season. Without a preseason to evaluate how CEH will fit in KC’s offense, the fantasy world will have to pay close attention to training camp. What we do know about CEH, standing 5’8 and 209lbs, CEH ran for 1,414 yards and 16TDS as a one year starter at LSU. CEH has passing game chops as well after catching 55 passes for 400 yards last season with the Tigers. If given a three down role, CEH is a legitimate RB1 with top 5 upside.
11. Travis Kelce: Coming off 97/1,229/5 season, will continue to be a focal point in the Chiefs passing game. One of 2 TE’s that provide a weekly edge at the position. Mahomes over Jimmy G gives Kelce the edge in my TE rankings.
12. George Kittle: The second TE that provides a weekly edge at the position, has room to improve on back-to-back 5 TD seasons. Coming off back-to-back 80+ catch/1,000+ yard seasons.
13. Tyreek Hill: Top deep threat in the league, the “Cheetah” will continue to be a WR1 with Patrick Mahomes at QB. Has more consistency issues than the WR’s ahead of him, but has tons of week winning upside.
14. Miles Sanders: Finished 2019 with 1,327 yards from scrimmage and 6 total TD’s after playing a limited role to begin the season. Has RB1 upside if Eagles commit to Sanders as a 3 down back. Currently listed “week to week,” but should be ready for week 1.
15. Kenyan Drake: Finally reached his full potential following his trade from south beach to the desert. Down the stretch, Drake finished the season with 643 rushing yards, 28 receptions, and 8TDs in 8 games with the Cardinals. As long as the Cardinals stay committed to feeding Drake, the sky is the limit. On track for week 1, is some concern that Chase Edmonds could play a larger role.
16. DeAndre Hopkins: On a new team and missed some practice time with a “tight” hamstring. Has more competition for targets in Arizona and a limited offseason to build rapport with Kyler Murray. Still possesses top 5 WR talent in a pass happy offense.
17. Ju-ju Smith-Schuster: Should bounce back to that 90-100 reception season with Big Ben back. Smith-Schuster saw 8 targets in his first two games with Big Ben last season. Don’t let last season scare you away from this draft day value. My pick to lead the league in receptions this season.
18. Adam Thielen: Will see tons of targets in the Diggs-less Vikings offense. Had 6 TDs in the first 7 games of 2019 prior to injuries. Posted 113/1,373/9 in 16 game season with Kirky in 2018.
19. Chris Godwin: Coming off a huge breakout season with 86/1,333/9 stat line. The GOAT should have no problem finding his Julian Edelman replacement underneath in Tampa. Ranked slightly lower for me due to competition for targets in the Bucs passing game.
20. Nick Chubb: Almost ran away with the rushing title in his second season with 1,494 rushing yards and 8 TD’s. Limited passing game role with Kareem Hunt involved lowers value in PPR.
21. Aaron Jones: Coming off a break out season with 19 TD’s, Jones should have been an obvious first round selection in fantasy drafts this year. Packers continue to play games at RB position after selecting AJ Dillon in the second round.
22. Patrick Mahomes: Obviously Mahomes was due for regression after posting 50 TD’s in 2018. But going into his 3rd full season as a starter, Mahomes is still the safest bet at the QB position. If you want a monster QB stat line for week 1, Mahomes plays Houston who he destroyed for 594 yards and 8 TD’s in two games last season.
23. Lamar Jackson: The reigning MVP, Jackson was an absolute beast last season with 43 total TDs. And for a fun comparison, Jackson had 5 total 100+ yard rushing games…Leonard Fournette had 3!
24. Joe Mixon: Finished 2019 strong with 817 rushing yards and 5TDs over his last 8 games. Should improve with healthy offensive line/Joe Burrow, although his lack of passing game usage lowers his ceiling. Personally feel that Mixon’s upside is locked into where he is being drafted this year at the end of the 1st/early 2nd round.
25. James Conner: Huge bounce-back potential with return of Big Ben/contract year. 1 year removed from 973 rushing yards, 55 receptions, and 13 total TDs in 13 games. Value selection going off the boards in the 3rd/4th round that could be a league winner.
26. Chris Carson: In his first full season as the lead back in Seattle, Carson eclipsed 1,200 yards and 9 total TD’s. Not worried about Carlos Hyde signing.
27. Austin Ekeler: With Melvin Gordon moving to Denver,”Stunning Steve” Austin Ekeler will take over as the lead dog in LA. While Ekeler was a PPR machine last season catching 92 passes, I view the loss of Phillip Rivers as a downgrade for the entire LA offense. Chargers OC also stated that all 3 RBs in LA will “share the load.”
28. Josh Jacobs: Over 1,000 rushing yards as a rookie and is rumored to have increased usage in the passing game. Although, the Raiders have gone out of their way to sign every available RB who can catch passes.
29. Cooper Kupp: The real #1 WR for the LA Rams posted 94/1,161/10 last season. Should continue to see plenty of volume with Cooks heading to Houston.
30. Allen Robinson: Somehow managed 98/1,147/7 stat line with Mitch Fricken Trubisky! View Robinson as a strong WR2, with WR1 upside if Nick Foles wins starting job.
31. Mike Evans: Has had over 1,000 receiving yards in six straight seasons. 10+ TD upside. With competition for targets, may turn out to be a WR2/3 most weeks instead of a WR1.
32. Odell Beckham Jr: To say OBJ’s first season with the Browns was underwhelming would be an understatement. Mixed in with Baker Mayfield’s struggling play, OBJ was able to post a meh 74/1035/4 stat line. With Kevin Stefanski now calling the shots, OBJ could turn out to be a value pick if Mayfield is able to bounce back. Highest upside among WR’s in this range.
33. Amari Cooper: Posted a respectable 79/1,189/8 stat line in his first full season with the Cowboys. Disappeared down the stretch last season after dealing with injuries. Has been limited recently in Cowboys camp, continue to monitor.
34. Calvin Ridley: My 2020 Chris Godwin breakout pick. While Ridley’s stats have been good, not great over his first two seasons (Ridley has not topped 65 receptions or 900 yards.) Ridley has the talent and should see plenty of targets in Hotlanta. Ridley has also scored 17 TD’s in 29 games, which is a much better average than his elite counterpart.
35. Mark Andrews: Has a clear connection with Lamar Jackson, posting 64/852/10 in 15 games last season. Will hopefully receive more targets with Hayden Hurst moving to Atlanta.
36. David Johnson: Slowed by injuries in 2019, DJ heads to Houston where he will be a 3 down back for Bill O’Brien. While DJ may not be as efficient as he once was, he could turn out to be a value pick with 250 touch upside if he can stay healthy. Case in point, Carlos Hyde somehow managed 1,000 rushing yards in Houston last season.
37. D.K. Metcalf: Averaged as a WR3 at best last season, Metcalf has the size, the speed, and the QB to take his play to the next level. Coming off a 7TD season, Metcalf should top 1,000 yards and double digit TD’s this season. Which is why I give him a slight edge over Lockett. Not concerned with return of Josh Gordon.
38. Tyler Lockett: Speaking of Lockett, he is coming off career bests 82/1,057/8. While I still love Lockett’s potential, this will be the year Metcalf takes over as Seattle’s go-to receiver.
39. A.J. Brown: Put up a solid 52/1,051/8 in his rookie campaign. Fantasy success will rely heavily on Ryan Tannehill putting on an encore performance.
40. D.J. Moore: Should improve on 87/1,175/4 with Teddy Two Gloves under center.
41. Robert Woods: With Brandin Cooks departure, Woods should continue to hog targets in the Rams fast-paced offense. While Woods totaled 90 receptions for 1,134 yards, he managed a pathetic 2 TDs last season. Woods should once again hang around 80-90 receptions, 1000 yards, and 5-7 TDs with better luck.
42. Zach Ertz: Should once again flirt with 80-90 catches as one of the few consistent targets for Carson Wentz. Eagles receiver core is filled with injuries.
43. Todd Gurley: Gurley’s fantasy outlook should improve in Atlanta, where he should have more opportunities in the passing game. Injury concerns will keep the former Georgia Bulldog a boom/bust this season. Koetter expects Gurley to have 15-25 touches a game.
44. Jonathan Taylor: Ran for 6,174 yards and 50 TD’s as a three year starter for Wisconsin. While Marlon Mack is currently listed as the lead back for the Colts, the Colts are expected to ride the hot hand this season. I do not expect JT to run out of the gate with the job, but as the season rolls on I believe the former Badger standout will win out.
45. Courtland Sutton: Love the potential for the 6’4 wideout after averaging 15.4 yards per reception last season with big arm Drew Lock at QB. Will need to reach double digit TD’s to justify current draft price.
46. D.J. Chark: Came out of nowhere last season to top 1,000 yards and 8TD’s. With the Jaguars going full on “tank for Trevor” mode, Chark could lead the league in targets as the Jaguars play from behind.
47. Kenny Golladay: Very over hyped this season, been going off the boards in the 2nd-3rd round. While I love the talent, Kenny’s highest reception total is 70 and is on a very run heavy offense. I would much rather wait a few rounds for Marvin Jones who has posted similar stats.
48. T.Y. Hilton: Is back at camp following a minor hamstring pull. Injuries continue to be alarming, however with good health and an upgrade at QB, Hilton could return weekly WR2 value.
49. Russell Wilson: Topped 30 TD’s for the 3rd season in a row, should be the #3 QB off the boards on draft day.
50. Dak Prescott: The addition of CeeDee Lamb puts the Cowboys WR room over the top. Passed for 4,902 and 33 total TD’s last season. Playing for a long-term contract.
51. Darren Waller: One of fantasy’s preseason darlings last season, Waller lived up to the hype with 90 receptions for 1,145 yards. Should improve on his 3TD total last season.
52. Will Fuller: Probably pulled a hamstring while I’m typing this. In all seriousness, Fuller has the potential to be a high end WR2. Unfortunately, Fuller has yet to play in a full 16 game season. Will this finally be the year? Reports out of camp are that Fuller is fully recovered from offseason groin surgery. With Hopkins heading to Arizona, Fuller has massive upside if he can just stay healthy. See 2019 week 5 stats for example: 14/217/3.
53. Terry McLaurin: “Scary Terry” came out of nowhere last season to combine for 58/919/7 in 14 games. While I love the talent and volume potential in Washington, my expectations remain lower due to Dwayne Haskins.
54. Brandin Cooks: With 150 targets leaving town with Nuk Hopkins, Cooks has the upside to blow away his draft price. Concussion history is a major concern.
55. Keenan Allen: If he wasn’t happy with where he was ranked in NFL’s top 100, he probably wouldn’t like where I have him ranked here. Easily a top 10 talent at the position, Tyrod Taylor is a downgrade at QB. Could benefit from Mike Williams missing time to begin the season.
56. Evan Engram: A TE1 when he’s on the field, Engram has been plagued by injuries over the past few seasons (missed 13 games the last two seasons.). Has been impressive in training camp and entering year 4 injury free, Engram could put together a career year with Danny Dimes.
57. Melvin Gordon: The belief is that Flash Gordon will be the week 1 starter, unfortunately Denver’s backfield is shaping up as a RBBC with Phillip Lindsay sharing the load.
58. Kyler Murray: Passed for a respectable 3,772 and 24 total TD’s in year #1. The 2019 offensive Rookie of the Year is a favorite to make a year 2 leap.
59. Mark Ingram: Would be ranked higher if Baltimore didn’t have a ton of RB’s. Should maintain goal line duties after scoring 15 TD’s last season.
60. Le’Veon Bell: In fantasy, volume is king. And while Bell did next to nothing on 300 touches last season, Bell should once again see a heavy workload. Although, Frank Gore and Adam Gase are a concern to Bell’s upside. Currently on my “do not draft” list.
61. Stefon Diggs: Moving on from Kirky, Diggs will be catching passes from a more strong armed, less accurate Josh Allen. Unfortunately for Diggs, he is moving onto another run first team, while sharing targets with John Brown and Cole Beasley. View Diggs as a boom/bust WR3 with potential to mix in monster game winning weeks.
62. Kareem Hunt: While sharing time with Nick Chubb last season, Hunt established himself as a viable RB2/flex in fantasy after catching 37 passes (5.5 targets per game) and 3 total TD’s in 8 games. Hunt would easily become a weekly RB1 if Chubb was to get injured.
63. Zack Moss: The training camp hype for Moss is building by the day. The 1B in the Bills backfield should immediately carve out a role in the passing game. Arrow is also pointing up with Singletary having fumbling issues during camp. Standing 5’10 and 222lbs, Moss is also a favorite to take over goal line duties in a Bills offense that should put up points.
64. Leonard Fournette: Still uncertain with Lenny’s role in Tampa, my guess is that Fournette will begin the year in a RBBC with RJ. With the possibility of talent winning out, Fournette has 10+ TD potential if given lead back duties in Tampa. With the talent to be a 3 down back, Fournette is the back I want to own in Tampa.
65. Devin Singletary: The 1A to Zack Moss’s 1B in the Bills backfield. Fantasy stock took a major hit this offseason. Reportedly experiencing fumbling issues in camp.
66. Julian Edelman: The loss of TB12 hurts Edelman’s fantasy value, but Scam Newton is a big upgrade over what else they have at QB. Should still catch around 70-80 passes with 5-6 TD’s.
67. Tyler Boyd: Coming off back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons, a camp favorite of Joe Burrow. View as a WR3 with WR2 upside if A.J. Green can’t stay healthy.
68. Michael Gallup: Topped over 1,000 yards but only had 3 TD’s until he exploded with 3 TD’s in week 17. The presence of CeeDee Lamb could limit upside, but Gallup should improve on his 6 TD’s. Amari Cooper’s current health could provide a boost to Gallup out of the gate.
69. Marvin Jones: Kenny Golladay in 16 games 65/1,190/11 VS. Marvin Jones in 13 games 62/779/9. I would much rather wait 3-4 more rounds and get Marvin Jones over Golladay.
70. Marquise Brown: Hollywood put on 23lbs this offseason which can be a concern for his speed. Loses value in full PPR format due to lack of targets. Weekly boom/bust player.
71. Desean Jackson: One of the only healthy WR’s on the Eagles, Jackson should benefit from the Eagles emphasis on the vertical passing game this season. REVENGE GAME week 1! 2019 week 1 stats vs. Redskins (The Washington Football Team) 8/154/2 with an average of 19.3 per catch!
72. Jamison Crowder: After starting slowly, Crowder put together a strong second half of the season to finish with 78/833/6 on 122 targets. While he won’t blow the stat sheets away, Crowder has a pretty solid floor as the slot man for the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets.
73. DeVante Parker: One of my hot takes last season was Parker finally reaching the 1,000 yard milestone, which he was finally able to do. Currently dealing with a “minor ailment” with no timetable for return. Fish should be playing catch-up a lot.
74. Cam Akers: Will most likely be the first Rams RB off the boards in fantasy drafts. Will be competing with Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson for touches in what looks like a RBBC. Henderson currently dealing with “mild” hamstring pull.
75. Ronald Jones: As of writing, Arians has committed to RJ as the lead back following the acquisition of Leonard Fournette. While I loved RJ’s touchdown upside this season, Tampa’s backfield could turn into a RBBC.
76. Deshaun Watson: Great talent and Houston should be in plenty of shootouts this season. Will need Cooks and Fuller to stay healthy…which might be asking for a lot. Gets the edge over the veteran signal callers due to rushing upside.
77. Drew Brees: Surrounded by an elite supporting cast, but be prepared to get ripped off by Taysom Hill a few times this season.
78. Tom Brady: The GOAT moves to Tampa where he will have a chip on his shoulder, entering his age 43 season. While father time remains undefeated, Brady will have one of the best supporting casts of his career.
79. Josh Allen: A better fantasy QB than he has shown in real life, Allen has 17 rushing TD’s in his first two seasons. With the addition of Stefon Diggs, Allen has all the talent around him to reach the next level.
80. Diontae Johnson: Broke out with 59/680/5 with Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges at QB. Throughout the years, the #2 WR for the Steelers has had great success with Big Ben under center.
81. Jarvis Landry: Posted 83/1,174/6 in a down year for Baker Mayfield. All signs point to a full recovery from offseason hip surgery.
82. Hunter Henry: Has played in only 41 of 64 games since being drafted, could become a favorite for Justin Herbert once he takes over QB duties from Tyrod.
83. Kerryon Johnson: Has shown RB2 upside when on the field, unfortunately staying on the field has been an issue for Kerryon as he has missed a total of 14 games in his first two seasons. While Kerryon is expected to open the season as the starter, he will now battle with D’Andre Swift for touches.
84. D’Andre Swift: Will open the season behind Kerryon Johnson after Swift missed a week of camp with a “lower leg injury.” Has the highest PPR upside of the two with 73 career catches (9.1 yards per reception) for the Bulldogs.
85. James White: Will maintain the passing down role while injuries continue to plague the New England backfield. 60-70 receptions should be within reach once again.
86. Emmanuel Sanders: The 33 year old proved the doubters wrong with his comeback from tearing his Achilles in 2018. Will now slide into the #2 role behind Michael Thomas. With a lot of mouths to feed, view Sanders as a WR3/4 with WR2 upside if anything happens to Michael Thomas.
87. Tyler Higbee: Was an afterthought on the Rams offense until he went nuts over the final 5 weeks with 43/522/2. Sean McVay has been talking up Gerald Everett and getting Everett more opportunities.
88. A.J. Green: 32 years old, has missed 29 games over the past three seasons, and tweaked his hamstring in training camp. Currently going higher than I feel comfortable reaching for.
89. Matt Ryan: Has thrown for over 4,000 yards in nine straight seasons. Should continue to throw a ton in Atlanta’s high flying offense.
90. Carson Wentz: Fantasy stats should benefit from the Eagles implementing a more vertical passing game. #nomorecheckoffs
91. Aaron Rodgers: The BAAAAAAAAAD MAN has been badly supported throughout the years in GB. Should be playing with a chip on his shoulder this season.
92. Phillip Lindsay: Combined for 2,485 yards in his first two seasons, will have a lesser role behind newly acquired Melvin Gordon. Lindsay could become a stash and play as Gordon has only one full 16 game season under his belt.
93. Tarik Cohen: While some think Cohen might get more chances on the ground due to Montgomery missing time, I believe Cohen will maintain his passing game role with Cordarrelle Patterson receiving early down work.
94. Marlon Mack: Currently the starting RB for the Colts, Frank Reich stated that they will “ride the hot hand.” Jonathan Taylor will be the hotter hand.
95. David Montgomery: Averaged a pretty gross 3.67 YPC while only catching 25 passes last season. Should once again see plenty of volume on the ground, though we would love to see an increase in passing game usage. Expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a strained groin. Currently on my “do not draft” list.
96. Jared Cook: Had a career high with 9 TD’s, most likely the #4 option in the Saints passing game behind Thomas, Sanders, and Kamara.
97. John Brown: Was a weekly WR 2 last season, addition of Diggs will lower Brown to a WR 3/4 with weekly boom/bust potential.
98. Chase Edmonds: Was given a vote of confidence by Kingsbury prior to Kenyan Drake appearing in a walking boot. Is an absolute must own if you draft Drake this season. Week 7 stat line when given touches: 27 carries, 126 yards, 3TDs.
99. Raheem Mostert: Massive upside if given the opportunity, 49ers backfield is a mess I plan to avoid.
100. Hayden Hurst: Expected to have an every down role in ATL, Hurst joins a Falcons team that has had 7 total 70 catch seasons by TE’s in 12 seasons under Matty Ice.