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Frank Ammirante's Updated Rest-of-Season PPR Rankings

Justin Herbert

Frank Ammirante explains his PPR rankings for the rest of the 2020 fantasy football season, including players at QB, RB, WR, and TE that he ranks higher or lower than industry consensus along with buy or sell advice.

We're now halfway through the NFL season, so it's a good chance to update my PPR rankings. These are tiered rankings organized by position. My rankings prioritize upside and downgrade injury concerns.

In this article, I'll identify players to consider trading away or acquiring to help you find trade targets and optimize your redraft lineups. These rankings account for overall volume and remaining schedule.

Below you'll find a few selections that will surely have you raising an eyebrow. Be sure to voice these concerns and come at me on Twitter @FAmmiranteTFJ! I can assure you that I'll be ready to provide insights behind these selections and we can engage in healthy debate.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

Quarterbacks

Tier Rank QB Previous Rank
1 1 Patrick Mahomes 1
1 2 Russell Wilson 4
1 3 Kyler Murray 6
2 4 Lamar Jackson 2
2 5 Justin Herbert 17
2 6 Deshaun Watson 7
2 7 Josh Allen 6
3 8 Carson Wentz 15
3 9 Tom Brady 11
3 10 Joe Burrow 10
3 11 Aaron Rodgers 9
3 12 Matt Ryan 13
4 13 Drew Brees 18
4 14 Ryan Tannehill 21
4 15 Matthew Stafford 12
4 16 Cam Newton 8
4 17 Jared Goff 22
5 18 Ben Roethlisberger 14
5 19 Teddy Bridgewater 24
5 20 Daniel Jones 16
5 21 Derek Carr 26
5 22 Philip Rivers 30
5 23 Baker Mayfield 25
5 24 Kirk Cousins 24
5 25 Drew Lock 28
5 26 Tua Tagovailoa 27
6 27 Nick Mullens N/A
6 28 Kyle Allen N/A
6 29 Sam Darnold 32
6 30 Andy Dalton 38
6 31 Nick Foles 29
6 32 Jake Luton N/A
9 33 Tyrod Taylor N/A
9 34 Gardner Minshew 19
9 35 Jameis Winston 35
9 36 Jalen Hurts 36
9 37 Mitch Trubisky 34
9 38 Jarrett Stidham 38
9 39 Jacoby Brissett 39
9 40 Dwayne Haskins N/A

BUY HIGH: Justin Herbert has exceeded everyone's wildest expectations this season, ranked as QB5 in PPG so far. He has a great schedule down the stretch, with matchups against the Raiders (twice), Jets, Falcons, and Broncos. Herbert has a legit chance at turning in one of the best rookie seasons we've ever seen from a fantasy quarterback.

BUY LOW: Tom Brady is QB10 in PPG and he has a great chance to keep it up, as his schedule includes matchups against the Saints, Chiefs, Vikings, Falcons, and Lions. Some might be concerned with his age, which creates a buying opportunity. Brady looks like a Top-10 QB ROS.

SELL HIGH: Aaron Rodgers has been great this season, but he has some tough matchups coming up against the Colts, Bears, and Panthers down the stretch. While he should still be a Top-12 QB, you might be able to capitalize on his hot start to the season and acquire a better quarterback ROS.

SELL LOW: Cam Newton has really struggled of late and it sounds like the Patriots are prepared to treat this year as a lost season, making it a possibility for Cam to be benched for Jarrett Stidham. Try to trade Cam at a discounted price by selling his running upside to bolster your depth.

 

Running Backs

Tier Rank RB Previous Rank
1 1 Alvin Kamara 1
1 2 Derrick Henry 5
1 3 Dalvin Cook 3
1 4 Christian McCaffrey 7
2 5 Aaron Jones 4
2 6 Miles Sanders 11
2 7 Joe Mixon 8
2 8 Josh Jacobs 9
2 9 Ezekiel Elliott 2
2 10 Nick Chubb 38
2 11 Chris Carson 15
3 12 Clyde Edwards-Helaire 6
3 13 James Conner 16
3 14 James Robinson 13
3 15 Antonio Gibson 20
3 16 Jonathan Taylor 12
3 17 Todd Gurley 19
4 18 Chase Edmonds 39
4 19 Kareem Hunt 10
4 20 David Montgomery 18
4 21 Darrell Henderson 24
4 22 David Johnson 23
4 23 Ronald Jones II 21
4 24 Melvin Gordon 14
5 25 J.K. Dobbins 20
5 26 D'Andre Swift 34
5 27 Damien Harris 42
5 28 Leonard Fournette 28
5 29 Latavius Murray 31
5 30 Le'Veon Bell 25
5 31 Austin Ekeler 35
5 32 Phillip Lindsay 43
5 33 Mark Ingram 27
5 34 Zack Moss 45
5 35 Devin Singletary 22
5 36 JaMycal Hasty N/A
5 37 Wayne Gallman 57
5 38 Justin Jackson N/A
5 39 Kenyan Drake 17
6 40 James White 44
6 41 Cam Akers 30
6 42 Myles Gaskin 24
6 43 Matt Breida N/A
6 44 La'Mical Perine N/A
6 45 Jamaal Williams 46
6 46 Alexander Mattison 42
6 47 Adrian Peterson 47
6 48 Devonta Freeman 40
6 49 Giovani Bernard 55
6 50 Boston Scott 59
7 51 Brian Hill 58
7 52 Tony Pollard 48
7 53 Joshua Kelley 36
7 54 J.D. McKissic N/A
7 55 Raheem Mostert 21
7 56 Tevin Coleman 31
7 57 Duke Johnson 50
7 58 Malcolm Brown 52
7 59 Carlos Hyde 54
7 60 Rex Burkhead 51

BUY HIGH: Antonio Gibson is currently RB19 in PPR PPG and his two best games have come in the last four. We can project an increase in passing game usage coming out of the bye (after all, he was a receiver in college). Either way, we should see positive game scripts against the Giants, Lions, Bengals, and Cowboys in his next four.

BUY LOW: Miles Sanders should be back following this week's bye, just in time for a stretch of games that includes the Giants, Browns, Seahawks, Packers, Saints, Cardinals, and Cowboys. We could see some shootouts in that set of games. Sanders was being used as a workhorse prior to injury - try to acquire him at a discount.

SELL HIGH: Todd Gurley has been touchdown-dependent, but the Falcons continue to feed him in the red-zone, resulting in Gurley leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns. While he should remain a solid RB2, you might be able to trade him for a superior back like Gibson or James Conner.

SELL LOW: Jonathan Taylor has been one of the biggest disappointments this season, currently ranked as RB20 in PPR PPG. He lost some work to Jordan Wilkins against the Lions - reports indicate that Taylor was banged-up with an ankle injury. Either way, Taylor hasn't really looked explosive this year - trade him to one of his many pre-draft supporters.

 

Wide Receivers

Tier Rank WR Previous Rank
1 1 Davante Adams 2
1 2 DeAndre Hopkins 1
1 3 D.K. Metcalf 11
1 4 Tyreek Hill 5
1 5 Keenan Allen 8
1 6 Adam Thielen 6
2 7 Julio Jones 24
2 8 Tyler Lockett 10
2 9 A.J. Brown 12
2 10 Calvin Ridley 9
2 11 Terry McLaurin 16
2 12 Stefon Diggs 17
2 13 Allen Robinson 22
3 14 Robert Woods 19
3 15 Tyler Boyd 22
3 16 Will Fuller 21
3 17 D.J. Moore 23
3 18 Michael Thomas 2
3 19 Robby Anderson 30
3 20 Chris Godwin 25
3 21 Diontae Johnson 27
3 22 Justin Jefferson 32
4 23 Amari Cooper 4
4 24 Tee Higgins 37
4 25 Kenny Golladay 15
4 26 Mike Evans 13
4 27 Travis Fulgham N/A
4 28 Corey Davis 60
4 29 D.J. Chark 20
4 30 Cooper Kupp 29
4 31 Brandin Cooks 55
4 32 JuJu Smith-Schuster 26
4 33 Jamison Crowder 38
5 34 Brandon Aiyuk 48
5 35 Cole Beasley 49
5 36 Chase Claypool N/A
5 37 Jalen Reagor 44
5 38 Darius Slayton 39
5 39 Marquise Brown 28
5 40 Allen Lazard 62
5 41 Mike Williams 50
5 42 John Brown 40
5 43 DeVante Parker 31
5 44 CeeDee Lamb 29
5 45 Antonio Brown N/A
6 46 A.J. Green 47
6 47 Christian Kirk 45
7 48 T.Y. Hilton 41
7 49 Sterling Shepard 66
7 50 Jerry Jeudy 42
7 51 Marvin Jones 46
7 52 Preston Williams 59
7 53 Laviska Shenault Jr. 43
7 54 Henry Ruggs III 66
7 55 Deebo Samuel 35
7 56 Michael Gallup 34
7 57 Jarvis Landry 36
7 58 Rashard Higgins N/A
8 59 Mecole Hardman 53
8 60 Denzel Mims N/A
8 61 Darnell Mooney N/A
8 62 Hunter Renfrow 54
8 63 Curtis Samuel N/A
8 64 Michael Pittman Jr. 67
8 65 Jakobi Meyers N/A
8 66 Tim Patrick 68
8 67 Keelan Cole 69
8 68 Nelson Agholor N/A
8 69 Emmanuel Sanders 56
8 70 Sammy Watkins 61

BUY HIGH: Keenan Allen is WR5 in PPR PPG since Herbert took over as the starter, as the rookie has peppered his WR1 with targets. Expect Allen to continue to provide WR1 production down the stretch, as the Chargers have a favorable schedule. Allen is a Top-5 WR ROS.

BUY LOW: Robert Woods is currently WR23 in PPR PPG, but Cooper Kupp is now banged-up with a wrist injury. If Kupp were to miss time, Woods would become the alpha WR1 for the Rams. Woods has two matchups against the Seahawks coming up, who have allowed the most fantasy points to wide receivers.

SELL HIGH: Calvin Ridley is no longer an elite WR1 as he has taken a backseat to Julio Jones in recent weeks. While the Falcons will continue to air it out, perhaps you can use Ridley's hot start to pick up a better option like Allen. Ridley is also banged-up with an ankle injury.

SELL LOW: Mike Evans has become a touchdown-dependent WR this season and things figure to get worse with Antonio Brown's arrival. While Evans should remain an upside WR3 due to his downfield ability, it looks like it's time to sell low on what is clearly a down season.

 

Tight Ends

Tier Rank TE Previous Rank
1 1 Travis Kelce 2
2 2 Darren Waller 3
2 3 Mark Andrews 4
3 4 Noah Fant 10
3 5 T.J. Hockenson 9
3 6 Jonnu Smith 8
3 7 Hunter Henry 8
3 8 Dallas Goedert 20
3 9 Rob Gronkowski 18
3 10 Evan Engram 6
3 11 Hayden Hurst 14
3 12 Austin Hooper N/A
3 13 Robert Tonyan 11
4 14 George Kittle 1
4 15 Jared Cook 14
4 16 Mike Gesicki 13
4 17 Zach Ertz 5
4 18 Eric Ebron 19
4 19 Jimmy Graham 21
4 20 Trey Burton N/A
5 21 Logan Thomas 23
5 22 Tyler Higbee 15
5 23 Mo Alie-Cox 17
5 24 Jordan Reed N/A
5 25 Harrison Bryant N/A

BUY HIGH: Rob Gronkowski has regained his form and showcased his chemistry with Brady, scoring a touchdown in three consecutive games. With games against the Saints, Chiefs, Vikings, and Falcons coming up, we could see more shootouts and scoring opportunities for Gronk.

BUY LOW: Austin Hooper put up 23 targets in three games before missing the past two weeks due to injury. He's expected to be back in Week 10 following the Browns' bye. Try to pry Hooper from an unsuspecting player who is distracted by promising rookie Harrison Bryant.

SELL HIGH: Dallas Goedert looks likely to take over the role of primary tight end for the Eagles, but Ertz will be back within the next couple of weeks, so we need to temper our expectations. While Goedert should put up TE1 numbers, there are some who look at him as a Top-5 TE ROS. Take advantage of those optimists.

SELL LOW: George Kittle is expected to be out for eight weeks. Kittle is trying to come back early, stating that he would be ready in three weeks. Try to use this to gain some value out of him through a trade. Perhaps you can trade him to a top team that can afford to wait and believes he may come in handy if he returns for the last couple of games.



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