PPR player rankings

Here are point-per-reception (PPR) rankings for fantasy leagues from longtime fantasy expert Pat Fitzmaurice, who has distinguished himself with his rankings and analysis over the years. Fitzmaurice will provide fantasy coverage on this site throughout the preseason and regular season, and his rankings will continue into the regular season, when they will be adjusted weekly for matchups, injuries and byes. (Updated following roster cutdowns.)

Quarterbacks

1. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
2. Tom Brady, Patriots
3. Drew Brees, Saints
4. Cam Newton, Panthers
5. Matthew Stafford, Lions
6. Eli Manning, Giants
7. Tony Romo, Cowboys
8. Michael Vick, Eagles
9. Peyton Manning, Broncos
10. Philip Rivers, Chargers
11. Matt Ryan, Falcons
12. Jay Cutler, Bears
13. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
14. Robert Griffin III, Redskins
15. Andrew Luck, Colts
16. Matt Schaub, Texans
17. Russell Wilson, Seahawks
18. Joe Flacco, Ravens
19. Carson Palmer, Raiders
20. Andy Dalton, Bengals
21. Jake Locker, Titans
22. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bills
23. Josh Freeman, Buccaneers
24. Matt Cassel, Chiefs
25. Sam Bradford, Rams
26. Alex Smith, 49ers
27. Christian Ponder, Vikings
28. Tim Tebow, Jets
29. Blaine Gabbert, Jaguars
30. John Skelton, Cardinals
31. Mark Sanchez, Jets
32. Brandon Weeden, Browns
33. Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins
34. Matt Flynn, Seahawks
35. Matt Hasselbeck, Titans
36. Matt Moore, Dolphins
37. Shaun Hill, Lions
38. Kyle Orton, Cowboys
39. Joe Webb, Vikings
40. Chase Daniel, Saints

Running backs

1. Arian Foster, Texans
2. LeSean McCoy, Eagles
3. Ray Rice, Ravens
4. Darren McFadden, Raiders
5. Matt Forte, Bears
6. DeMarco Murray, Cowboys
7. Chris Johnson, Titans
8. Steven Jackson, Rams
9. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks
10. Trent Richardson, Browns
11. Darren Sproles, Saints
12. Doug Martin, Buccaneers
13. Ryan Mathews, Chargers
14. Fred Jackson, Bills
15. Jamaal Charles, Chiefs
16. Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants
17. Reggie Bush, Dolphins
18. Adrian Peterson, Vikings
19. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars
20. Frank Gore, 49ers
21. Jonathan Stewart, Panthers
22. DeAngelo Williams, Panthers
23. Michael Turner, Falcons
24. Peyton Hillis, Chiefs
25. Donald Brown, Colts
26. Willis McGahee, Broncos
27. C.J. Spiller, Bills
28. Shonn Greene, Jets
29. Stevan Ridley, Patriots
30. Ben Tate, Texans
31. Rashad Jennings, Jaguars
32. Ryan Williams, Cardinals
33. Isaac Redman, Steelers
34. Pierre Thomas, Saints
35. David Wilson, Giants
36. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Bengals
37. Jacquizz Rodgers, Falcons
38. Toby Gerhart, Vikings
39. Cedric Benson, Packers
40. Beanie Wells, Cardinals
41. Shane Vereen, Patriots
42. Kendall Hunter, 49ers
43. Michael Bush, Bears
44. Mark Ingram, Saints
45. Evan Royster, Redskins
46. Kevin Smith, Lions
47. Jonathan Dwyer, Steelers
48. Roy Helu, Redskins
49. Felix Jones, Cowboys
50. Bernard Scott, Bengals
51. Ronnie Hillman, Broncos
52. Rashard Mendenhall, Steelers
53. Mikel Leshoure, Lions
54. Isaiah Pead, Rams
55. Robert Turbin, Seahawks
56. Dexter McCluster, Chiefs
57. LeGarrette Blount, Buccaneers
58. Vick Ballard, Colts
59. Daniel Thomas, Dolphins
60. Alex Green, Packers

Wide receivers

1. Calvin Johnson, Lions
2. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
3. A.J. Green, Bengals
4. Brandon Marshall, Bears
5. Andre Johnson, Texans
6. Victor Cruz, Giants
7. Wes Welker, Patriots
8. Jordy Nelson, Packers
9. Julio Jones, Falcons
10. Roddy White, Falcons
11. Greg Jennings, Packers
12. Percy Harvin, Vikings
13. Hakeem Nicks, Giants
14. Jeremy Maclin, Eagles
15. Dez Bryant, Cowboys
16. Antonio Brown, Steelers
17. Brandon Lloyd, Patriots
18. Steve Smith, Panthers
19. Marques Colston, Saints
20. Eric Decker, Broncos
21. Mike Wallace, Steelers
22. Stevie Johnson, Bills
23. Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs
24. Reggie Wayne, Colts
25. Demaryius Thomas, Broncos
26. Vincent Jackson, Buccaneers
27. Justin Blackmon, Jaguars
28. Pierre Garcon, Redskins
29. DeSean Jackson, Eagles
30. Lance Moore, Saints
31. Miles Austin, Cowboys
32. Torrey Smith, Ravens
33. Anquan Boldin, Ravens
34. Denarius Moore, Raiders
35. Michael Crabtree, 49ers
36. Malcom Floyd, Chargers
37. Sidney Rice, Seahawks
38. Kenny Britt, Titans
39. Greg Little, Browns
40. Titus Young, Lions
41. Nate Washington, Titans
42. Mike Williams, Buccaneers
43. Santonio Holmes, Jets
44. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Raiders
45. Randall Cobb, Packers
46. Davone Bess, Dolphins
47. Alshon Jeffery, Bears
48. Robert Meachem, Chargers
49. Danny Amendola, Rams
50. Austin Collie, Colts
51. Laurent Robinson, Jaguars
52. Kendall Wright, Titans
53. Santana Moss, Redskins
54. Randy Moss, 49ers
55. Jon Baldwin, Chiefs
56. Brandon LaFell, Panthers
57. Rueben Randle, Giants
58. Doug Baldwin, Seahawks
59. Mario Manningham, 49ers
60. Michael Floyd, Cardinals
61. Nate Burleson, Lions
62. Emmanuel Sanders, Steelers
63. Jerome Simpson, Vikings
64. Leonard Hankerson, Redskins
65. Earl Bennett, Bears
66. Devery Henderson, Saints
67. James Jones, Packers
68. Lestar Jean, Texans
69. Josh Gordon, Browns
70. Rod Streater, Raiders

Tight ends

1. Jimmy Graham, Saints
2. Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
3. Aaron Hernandez, Patriots
4. Vernon Davis, 49ers
5. Antonio Gates, Chargers
6. Jermichael Finley, Packers
7. Fred Davis, Redskins
8. Jason Witten, Cowboys
9. Tony Gonzalez, Falcons
10. Brandon Pettigrew, Lions
11. Greg Olsen, Panthers
12. Brent Celek, Eagles
13. Owen Daniels, Texans
14. Jared Cook, Titans
15. Jermaine Gresham, Bengals
16. Kyle Rudolph, Vikings
17. Jacob Tamme, Broncos
18. Dustin Keller, Jets
19. Lance Kendricks, Rams
20. Coby Fleener, Colts
21. Dallas Clark, Buccaneers
22. Marcedes Lewis, Jaguars
23. Heath Miller, Steelers
24. Joel Dreessen, Broncos
25. Tony Moeaki, Chiefs
26. Ed Dickson, Ravens
27. Scott Chandler, Bills
28. Dwayne Allen, Colts
29. Martellus Bennett, Giants

Placekickers

1. Mason Crosby, Packers
2. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots
3. David Akers, 49ers
4. Sebastian Janikowski, Raiders
5. Matt Bryant, Falcons
6. Dan Bailey, Cowboys
7. Robbie Gould, Bears
8. Matt Prater, Broncos
9. Alex Henery, Eagles
10. Garrett Hartley, Saints
11. Lawrence Tynes, Giants
12. Jason Hanson, Lions
13. Shayne Graham, Texans
14. Steve Hauschka, Seahawks
15. Nate Kaeding, Chargers
16. Rob Bironas, Titans
17. Justin Tucker, Ravens
18. Dan Carpenter, Dolphins
19. Shaun Suisham, Steelers
20. Mike Nugent, Bengals
21. Rian Lindell, Bills
22. Justin Medlock, Panthers
23. Greg Zuerlein, Rams
24. Nick Folk, Jets
25. Ryan Succop, Chiefs
26. Josh Scobee, Jaguars
27. Adam Vinatieri, Colts
28. Connor Barth, Buccaneers
29. Phil Dawson, Browns
30. Blair Walsh, Vikings
31. Billy Cundiff, Redskins
32. Jay Feely, Cardinals