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          • Trade Value Rankings: Deshaun Watson back; Chris Godwin safe as WR2 (2)

            Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterNov 29, 2022, 04:27 PM

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          Eric Karabell ranks players for their fantasy football trade value for the rest of the 2022 NFL season every week until the fantasy football trade deadline (noon ET on Wednesday). Use the information to propose or assess trades and to optimize the players on your bench for their future potential. Eric's Top 100 can be found below the positions in this column.

          Quarterback

          Rankings changes: What a wild week at quarterback! Few would have considered thinking about the Jets' Mike White, Packers' Jordan Love or Texans' Kyle Allen one week ago, but here we are. None of those fellows break into our top 25 (yet), though for those in two-QB formats, they may matter. Those relying on Zach Wilson and Davis Mills aren't pleased, and we will see if Aaron Rodgers plays through injury even as the Packers are far from contention.

          The main movement among quarterbacks relevant in all formats is Deshaun Watson rejoining the Browns and our top 10, ready to start this week versus his former team. Should be interesting.

          Trade for: The top three quarterbacks are at a different scoring level this season, so the cost to acquire should be greater. Still, any of the 16 quarterbacks in our Top 100 seem safe for fantasy purposes the rest of the way. This includes Watson, who hasn't played in a game since Jan. 3, 2021.

          Be cautious: Everyone else? Don't mess around with quarterback as the playoffs approach. Sure, Mike White looked great against the Bears, but he's still Mike White. Rodgers could sit with injury. The Falcons could sit Marcus Mariota if they fall out of contention. The Commanders could do the same with their starter, Taylor Heinicke.

          Running back

          Rankings changes: Going up against the Raiders' Josh Jacobs in Week 12 was not much fun! Jacobs scored 48.3 PPR points, but it wasn't so aberrant, as he's now the No. 2 RB for the season and moves into that spot here. There's little movement in the top 20, though the Eagles' Miles Sanders and Cardinals' James Conner move up, while Texans rookie Dameon Pierce has struggled the past few weeks in a terrible offense.

          Later in the rankings, time will tell how much the Chiefs signing Melvin Gordon III affects Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon. Perhaps Gordon is merely insurance, though we recommend adding him in case he thrives. Clyde Edwards-Helaire leaves the rankings, along with injured 49er Elijah Mitchell and sputtering Jet James Robinson. Consider stashing the Jets' Ty Johnson, the Rams' Kyren Williams, the 49ers' Jordan Mason, new Jaguar Darrell Henderson Jr. and, of course, recovering Raven J.K. Dobbins.

          Trade for: The list of reliable running backs starts to waver at the back end of the top 20, so be wary. Note that the Titans' Derrick Henry has a strong history of December excellence, and his tepid Week 12 means little. He gets to face the Texans again in Week 16. Bye weeks aren't over yet; among the solid RBs who still must miss a game include Conner, the Panthers' D'Onta Foreman, the Saints' Alvin Kamara, the Colts' Jonathan Taylor and the Green Bay and Washington options.

          Be cautious: The 49ers' Christian McCaffrey remains a top option but he is also dealing with a sore knee. Be careful about trading full price for players who have been merely OK (or worse) in recent weeks, such as the Giants' Saquon Barkley, the Vikings' Dalvin Cook and Pierce, and those dealing with injury, such as the Bengals' Joe Mixon and the Jaguars' Travis Etienne Jr.

          Wide receiver

          Rankings changes: The Vikings' Justin Jefferson was the highest-scoring WR for Week 12, and he moves back into the top spot at the position. The Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown scoots back into WR1 range, the Buccaneers' Chris Godwin solidifies his WR2 status and impressive Packers rookie Christian Watson forces his way into the top 20. Welcome back to the Cardinals' Marquise Brown, and Jets Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore seem statistically relevant again. The Lions could debut rookie Jameson Williams soon.

          On the bad side, the Cardinals' Rondale Moore remains out with a groin injury, the Chargers' Mike Williams reinjured his ankle and the Packers' Allen Lazard has been quiet since Watson emerged. We also say farewell to underachieving Bear Darnell Mooney and the Rams' Allen Robinson II, both out for the season with injury.

          Trade for: Fantasy managers should focus on quarterbacks and running backs in trades, while looking to stream wide receivers if dealing with injuries or bye weeks. Still, any of the top 20 wide receiving options are relatively safe. Look at December schedules, too. The Vikings have an attractive schedule. The Bengals do not. Think twice about dealing for Ja'Marr Chase even though he should return from hip injury this week.

          Tight end

          Rankings changes: Not much movement in the top 20 as so few options play at a high statistical level on a consistent basis. The Cowboys' Dalton Schultz has three top-10 weeks in his past four. Tyler Higbee, like most Rams, is struggling. The Browns' David Njoku is healthy and productive. The Eagles hope to have Dallas Goedert back soon.

          Trade Value Rankings: Deshaun Watson back; Chris Godwin safe as WR2 (2024)

          FAQs

          Who is the best WR to draft in fantasy football? ›

          2024 Dynasty Startup Rankings: Wide Receiver
          RankPlayerTeam
          1Justin JeffersonMIN
          2Ja'Marr ChaseCIN
          3CeeDee LambDAL
          4Amon-Ra St. BrownDET
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          Is Chris Godwin a good WR? ›

          Godwin played 51% of his snaps in 2020 from the slot, including 53% in 2021 and 60% in 2022. During those three seasons, Godwin ranked fifth in the NFL in receptions per game (6.5) and ninth in receiving yards per game (72.3).

          Who to start ppr wr? ›

          PPR WR Rankings 2024 (Wide Receiver)
          RankingADPProjected Points
          Positional RankADP1 PPR
          1CeeDee LambDAL1.02368.4
          2Tyreek HillMIA1.03332.9
          3Justin JeffersonMIN1.07312.4
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          Is Deshaun Watson a good fantasy quarterback? ›

          Player Outlook

          2 Fantasy quarterback worth drafting with a late-round pick in all one-quarterback leagues. In Superflex and two-quarterback leagues, Watson is worth a mid-round selection. In 2023, Watson appeared in six games, and he scored at least 22.6 Fantasy points in three of them.

          Should you have more RB or WR in fantasy? ›

          Conclusion: I will reference the inciting question, "Do Wide Receivers score more points than Running Backs in Fantasy Football", and conlcude that the answer is yes, Wide Receivers definitively score more points than Running Backs. There is more than sufficient evidence that backs the validity of my conclusion.

          Who is the best wide receiver in the NFL? ›

          1. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings. Justin Jefferson remains the best receiver in the NFL. Injury cost him much of 2023, but in 10 games, he still cleared 1,000 yards and averaged 2.91 yards per route run.

          Who is the goat at WR? ›

          Rice has long been considered the GOAT among wideouts. A 10-time All-Pro and three-time Super Bowl champion, he led the NFL in receiving yards in six different seasons. He remains the all-time leader in catches (1,549), yards (22,895) and touchdowns (197).

          Who is the #1 WR prospect? ›

          #1 - Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State

          Marvin Harrison Jr. has looked like a future NFL wide receiver ever since his freshman year at Ohio State and he should be the first WR off the board.

          Who is the best WR to ever play football? ›

          The Best 10 Wide Receivers to Ever Play in the NFL
          • Jerry Rice. Jerry Rice, a widely recognized name in global football, is unquestionably considered the best receiver. ...
          • Randy Moss. ...
          • Terrell Owens. ...
          • Steve Largent. ...
          • Marvin Harrison. ...
          • Don Hutson. ...
          • Lance Alworth. ...
          • Raymond Berry.
          Mar 30, 2024

          Has a WR ever been drafted 1st? ›

          Historically, the No. 1 overall pick has been one of three positions: quarterback, offensive tackle, and defensive end. Since its inception in 1936, just three wide receivers have ever been selected with the top pick in the NFL Draft.

          Who has the best PPR WR season ever? ›

          NAMEFPTS (PPR)SEASON
          Cooper Kupp439.52021
          Jerry Rice4201995
          CeeDee Lamb403.22023
          Antonio Brown388.22015
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          Should I start a RB or WR at Flex? ›

          In non-PPR leagues, you probably want to start as many running backs as you can. In full-PPR leagues, you should look to focus on wide receivers. In half-PPR leagues, I lean toward running backs, but strong wide receivers are still very viable. Ultimately, there is no objectively correct decision.

          Who is the best QB to take in fantasy? ›

          2024 quarterback rankings
          • Josh Allen, Buf. 1.1.
          • Jalen Hurts, Phi. 2.0.
          • Patrick Mahomes, KC. 3.5.
          • Lamar Jackson, Bal. 3.6.
          • Joe Burrow, CinQ. 5.9.
          • Anthony Richardson, Ind. 5.9.
          • C.J. Stroud, Hou. 6.4.
          • Dak Prescott, Dal. 7.9.
          Apr 29, 2024

          Who is a good backup QB fantasy football? ›

          Ranking All 32 NFL Backup QBs in 2024
          • 1) Jacoby Brissett, New England Patriots. ...
          • 2) Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers. ...
          • 3) Jimmy Garoppolo, Los Angeles Rams. ...
          • 4) Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns. ...
          • 5) Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals. ...
          • 6) Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts. ...
          • 7) Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons.
          May 9, 2024

          How accurate is Watson fantasy football? ›

          More than 90 gigabytes of unstructured text from historical fantasy football seasons were ingested into one model, while a second model was created based on information from football encyclopedias. The merged model was able to infer correct answers to football questions 97.96 percent of the time in analogy tests.

          Who are the best players to draft in fantasy football? ›

          ADP TRENDS
          RANKPLAYERADP
          1Christian McCaffrey, RB, SF1.50
          2CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL3.00
          3Breece Hall, RB, NYJ4.25
          4Tyreek Hill, WR, MIA5.75
          46 more rows
          2 days ago

          Who should I draft fantasy football rookie? ›

          The top three are locked in: Between Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze, there is no change from the pre-draft rankings of these three as the clear top options in rookie drafts.

          Which WR has the most fantasy points? ›

          CeeDee Lamb

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