BATSBY Sports offers up its final positional rankings for Week 2, covering quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends.
(We happily dismiss kicker and defensive/special teams listings.)
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QB-STARTER RANKINGS
- Dak Prescott, Cowboys
- Aaron Rodgers, Packers
- Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
- Russell Wilson, Seahawks
- Kyler Murray, Cardinals
- Lamar Jackson, Ravens
- Josh Allen, Bills
- Tom Brady, Buccaneers
- Matt Ryan, Falcons
- Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
- Philip Rivers, Colts
- Drew Brees, Saints
- Deshaun Watson, Texans
- Mitchell Trubisky, Bears
- Matthew Stafford, Lions
- Carson Wentz, Eagles
- Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers
- Jared Goff, Rams
- Cam Newton, Patriots
- Daniel Jones, Giants
- Drew Lock, Broncos
- Tyrod Taylor, Chargers
- Derek Carr, Raiders
- Kirk Cousins, Vikings
- Teddy Bridgewater, Panthers
- Ryan Tannehill, Titans
- Sam Darnold, Jets
- Dwayne Haskins Jr., Washington Football Team
- Gardner Minshew II, Jaguars
- Ryan Fitzpatrick, Dolphins
WEEK 2 PREP WORK
PASSING FANCY: QB-starter rankings for Week 2
RUN TO DAYLIGHT: Week 2’s listing of top 60 PPR tailbacks
CATCHES AND TARGETS: Top 70 PPR wideouts for Week 2
LARGE AND IN CHARGE: Week 2’s top 30 PPR tight ends
GET TO WORK: 7 reasonable buy-low options to acquire before Week 2
FREE AGENCY: Top 30 waiver-wire pickups for NFL Week 2
IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS: 15 super-fun facts to ponder for NFL Week 2
GOOD BEATS: The weekend’s best betting bets for NFL, College Football
‘YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE’: The gold-standard preview of NFL Week 2
TOP 60 PPR TAILBACKS
- Christian McCaffrey, Panthers
- Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys
- Alvin Kamara, Saints
- Derrick Henry, Titans
- Josh Jacobs, Raiders
- Dalvin Cook, Vikings
- Saquon Barkley, Giants
- Todd Gurley, Falcons
- Aaron Jones, Packers
- Kenyan Drake, Cardinals
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs
- Raheem Mostert, 49ers
- Austin Ekeler, Chargers
- Chris Carson, Seahawks
- Miles Sanders, Eagles
- David Johnson, Texans
- Jonathan Taylor, Colts
- Adrian Peterson, Lions
- Melvin Gordon, Broncos
- Mark Ingram, Ravens
- Benny Snell Jr., Steelers
- Sony Michel, Patriots
- Devin Singletary, Bills
- David Montgomery, Bears
- Cam Akers, Rams
- Ronald Jones, Buccaneers
- Antonio Gibson, Washington Football Team
- Nyheim Hines, Colts
- D’Andre Swift, Lions
- Myles Gaskin, Dolphins
- Joshua Kelley, Chargers
- James White, Patriots
- Malcolm Brown, Rams
- James Conner, Steelers
- J.K. Dobbins, Ravens
- Tarik Cohen, Bears
- James Robinson, Jaguars
- Boston Scott, Eagles
- Frank Gore, Jets
- Peyton Barber, Washington Football Team
- Zack Moss, Bills
- Tevin Coleman, 49ers
- Alexander Mattison, Vikings
- Jordan Howard, Dolphins
- Latavius Murray, Saints
- Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers
- Duke Johnson, Texans
- Chris Thompson, Jaguars
- Darrel Williams, Chiefs
- Royce Freeman, Broncos
- Brian Hill, Falcons
- Kerryon Johnson, Lions
- La’Mical Perine/Kalen Ballage, Jets
- Carlos Hyde, Seahawks
- Tony Pollard, Cowboys
- Chase Edmonds, Cardinals
- Jerick McKinnon, 49ers
- J.D. McKissic, Washington Football Team
- Jamaal Williams, Packers
- Mike Davis, Panthers
TOP 70 PPR WIDE RECEIVERS
- Davante Adams, Packers
- DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals
- Julio Jones, Falcons
- Allen Robinson, Bears
- T.Y. Hilton, Colts
- Tyreek Hill, Chiefs
- Amari Cooper, Cowboys
- DJ Moore, Panthers
- Mike Evans, Buccaneers
- Cooper Kupp, Rams
- JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers
- Adam Thielen, Vikings
- DK Metcalf, Seahawks
- Keenan Allen, Chargers
- Marquise Brown, Ravens
- John Brown, Bills
- Marvin Jones Jr., Lions
- Darius Slayton, Giants
- Terry McLaurin, Washington Football Team
- DJ Chark Jr., Jaguars
- Emmanuel Sanders, Saints
- Courtland Sutton, Broncos
- Diontae Johnson, Steelers
- Will Fuller, Texans
- Michael Gallup, Cowboys
- Calvin Ridley, Falcons
- Julian Edelman, Patriots
- Robert Woods, Rams
- Stefon Diggs, Bills
- Tyler Lockett, Seahawks
- Breshad Perriman, Jets
- Scotty Miller, Buccaneers
- Henry Ruggs III, Raiders
- Tre’Quan Smith, Saints
- Anthony Miller, Bears
- Corey Davis, Titans
- DeVante Parker, Dolphins
- Trent Taylor, 49ers
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Packers
- Sammy Watkins, Chiefs
- Christian Kirk, Cardinals
- Jalen Reagor, Eagles
- Jerry Jeudy, Broncos
- Curtis Samuel, Panthers
- Sterling Shepard, Giants
- CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
- Hunter Renfrow, Raiders
- Justin Watson, Buccaneers
- DeSean Jackson, Eagles
- Mike Williams, Chargers
- Robby Anderson, Panthers
- Russell Gage, Falcons
- Brandin Cooks/Kenny Stills, Texans
- Preston Williams, Dolphins
- Michael Pittman Jr., Colts
- Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers
- Allen Lazard, Packers
- Mecole Hardman, Chiefs
- Willie Snead, Ravens
- Quintez Cephus, Lions
- Keelan Cole, Jaguars
- N’Keal Harry, Patriots
- Cole Beasley, Bills
- Bisi Johnson, Vikings
- Randall Cobb, Texans
- Chase Claypool, Steelers
- Laviska Shenault Jr., Jaguars
- Danny Amendola, Lions
- Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
- Justin Jefferson, Vikings
THE ANNUAL PPR SPECTACULAR
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
HURRY UP AND PICK! Results of three simultaneous mocks (No. 11 slot)
PRESSURE PACKED: Results of three simultaneous mocks (No. 8 slot)
HURRY UP AND PICK! Results of three simultaneous mocks (No. 4 slot)
ONE LAST RIDE: Our final mock draft before the Week 1 torrent (No. 2)
SLEEPER CELLS: 13 mid-to-late round targets to covet with PPR leagues
FANTASY: 4 ways to invoke the risky ‘Bye Week’ draft strategy
FANTASY: How to fake your way through an uncomfortably early draft
DEEP DIVE: Fun Facts-style breakdown of the 2020 schedule
TWO OF EVERYTHING: Cool results from our ‘Noah’s Ark’ mock draft
FREE MONEY: Our second crack at NFL ‘Survivor Pool’ picks for 2020
READY, SET, GO: The NFL’s 30 most anticipated matchups of the season
MOCK DRAFT SIMULATION: # 11 slot
MOCK DRAFT SIMULATION: #4 slot
TOP 30 PPR TIGHT ENDS
- Mark Andrews, Ravens
- Darren Waller, Raiders
- Travis Kelce, Chiefs
- Noah Fant, Broncos
- Jared Cook, Raiders
- Jonnu Smith, Titans
- Evan Engram, Giants
- Hunter Henry, Chargers
- Zach Ertz, Eagles
- Ian Thomas, Panthers
- Dallas Goedert, Eagles
- T.J. Hockenson, Lions
- Tyler Higbee, Rams
- Rob Gronkowski, Buccaneers
- Hayden Hurst, Falcons
- Mike Gesicki, Dolphins
- Dan Arnold, Cardinals
- Chris Herndon, Jets
- Jordan Reed, Washington Football Team
- O.J. Howard, Buccaneers
- Eric Ebron, Steelers
- Greg Olsen, Seahawks
- Logan Thomas, Washington Football Team
- Jimmy Graham, Bears
- Mo Alie-Cox, Colts
- Ross Dwelley, 49ers
- Tyler Eifert, Jaguars
- Irv Smith Jr., Vikings
- Dawson Knox, Bills
- Dalton Schultz, Cowboys