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- Fantasy football season is almost here.
- We've put together a consensus ranking based on the predictions of fantasy experts.
1. Jonathan Taylor — RB, Indianapolis Colts
Jonathan Taylor. AP Photo/Adrian Kraus
ESPN average draft position: 1.5
Bye week: 14
2021 stats: 1,811 rushing yards, 360 receiving yards, 20 touchdowns, 373.1 fantasy points
2. Christian McCaffrey — RB, Carolina Panthers
ESPN average draft position: 3.5
Bye week: 13
2021 stats: 442 rushing yards, 343 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, 127.5 fantasy points
3. Derrick Henry — RB, Tennessee Titans
ESPN average draft position: 6.0
Bye week: 6
2021 stats: 937 rushing yards, 154 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 193.3 fantasy points
4. Dalvin Cook — RB, Minnesota Vikings
ESPN average draft position: 10.4
Bye week: 7
2021 stats: 1,159 rushing yards, 224 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 206.3 fantasy points
5. Austin Ekeler — RB, Los Angeles Chargers
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ESPN average draft position: 5.4
Bye week: 8
2021 stats: 911 rushing yards, 647 receiving yards, 20 touchdowns, 343.8 fantasy points
6. Joe Mixon — RB, Cincinnati Bengals
ESPN average draft position: 15.8
Bye week: 10
2021 stats: 1,205 rushing yards, 314 receiving yards, 16 touchdowns, 287.9 fantasy points
7. Najee Harris — RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
ESPN average draft position: 9.1
Bye week: 9
2021 stats: 1,200 rushing yards, 467 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 300.7 fantasy points
8. Justin Jefferson — WR, Minnesota Vikings
Justin Jefferson works against Jalen Ramsey of the Los Angeles Rams. AP Photo/Stacy Bengs
ESPN average draft position: 6.3
Bye week: 7
2021 stats: 108 receptions, 1,616 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 330.4 fantasy points
9. Nick Chubb — RB, Cleveland Browns
ESPN average draft position: 28.0
Bye week: 9
2021 stats: 1,259 rushing yards, 174 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns, 215.3 fantasy points
10. Cooper Kupp — WR, Los Angeles Rams
ESPN average draft position: 3.8
Bye week: 7
2021 stats: 145 receptions, 1,947 receiving yards, 16 touchdowns, 439.5 fantasy points
11. Ja'Marr Chase — WR, Cincinnati Bengals
ESPN average draft position: 7.6
Bye week: 10
2021 stats: 81 receptions, 1,455 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns, 304.6 fantasy points
12. Travis Kelce — TE, Kansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce. AP Photo/Nick Wass
ESPN average draft position: 20.2
Bye week: 8
2021 stats: 92 receptions, 1,125 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 262.8 fantasy points
13. D'Andre Swift — RB, Detroit Lions
ESPN average draft position: 17.5
Bye week: 6
2021 stats: 617 rushing yards, 452 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, 208.9 fantasy points
14. Saquon Barkley — RB, New York Giants
ESPN average draft position: 30.7
Bye week: 9
2021 stats: 593 rushing yards, 41 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns, 148.6 fantasy points
15. Mark Andrews — TE, Baltimore Ravens
ESPN average draft position: 22.9
Bye week: 10
2021 stats: 107 receptions, 1,361 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns, 301.1 fantasy points
16. Stefon Diggs — WR, Buffalo Bills
Stefon Diggs celebrates a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints. AP Photo/Butch Dill
ESPN average draft position: 13.3
Bye week: 7
2021 stats: 103 receptions, 1,225 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 285.5 fantasy points
17. Alvin Kamara — RB, New Orleans Saints
ESPN average draft position: 17.4
Bye week: 14
2021 stats: 898 rushing yards, 439 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns, 234.7 fantasy points
18. Aaron Jones — RB, Green Bay Packers
ESPN average draft position: 24.6
Bye week: 14
2021 stats: 799 rushing yards, 52 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 229.0 fantasy points
19. Davante Adams — WR, Las Vegas Raiders
ESPN average draft position: 11.4
Bye week: 6
2021 stats: 123 receptions, 1,553 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns, 344.3 fantasy points
20. CeeDee Lamb — WR, Dallas Cowboys
ESPN average draft position: 16.5
Bye week: 9
2021 stats: 79 receptions, 1,102 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 232.8 fantasy points
21. Deebo Samuel — WR, San Francisco 49ers
Deebo Samuel makes a play against the Green Bay Packers. AP Photo/Tony Avelar
ESPN average draft position: 12.8
Bye week: 9
2021 stats: 77 receptions, 1,405 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns, 339.0 fantasy points
22. Javonte Williams — RB, Denver Broncos
ESPN average draft position: 26.0
Bye week: 9
2021 stats: 903 rushing yards, 316 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, 204.9 fantasy points
23. Mike Evans — WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ESPN average draft position: 33.9
Bye week: 11
2021 stats: 74 receptions, 1,035 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns, 262.5 fantasy points
24. Leonard Fournette — RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ESPN average draft position: 22.0
Bye week: 11
2021 stats: 812 rushing yards, 454 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 255.6 fantasy points
25. Tyreek Hill — WR, Miami Dolphins
ESPN average draft position: 18.4
Bye week: 11
2021 stats: 111 receptions, 1,239 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns, 296.5 fantasy points
26. Kyle Pitts — TE, Atlanta Falcons
Kyle Pitts fights off a defender against the Buffalo Bills. AP Photo/Joshua Bessex
ESPN average draft position: 40.9
Bye week: 14
2021 stats: 68 receptions, 1,026 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 176.6 fantasy points
27. James Conner — RB, Arizona Cardinals
ESPN average draft position: 28.4
Bye week: 13
2021 stats: 752 receptions, 375 receiving yards, 18 touchdowns, 257.7 fantasy points
28. A.J. Brown — WR, Philadelphia Eagles
ESPN average draft position: 39.3
Bye week: 7
2021 stats: 63 receptions, 869 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns, 180.9 fantasy points
29. Tee Higgins — WR, Cincinnati Bengals
ESPN average draft position: 33.3
Bye week: 10
2021 stats: 74 receptions, 1,091 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 219.1 fantasy points
30. Michael Pittman Jr. — WR, Indianapolis Colts
Micheal Pittman Jr. runs with the ball after a catch against the Arizona Cardinals. AP Photo/Darryl Webb
ESPN average draft position: 38.6
Bye week: 14
2021 stats: 88 receptions, 1,082 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 238.6 fantasy points
31. Cam Akers — RB, Los Angeles Rams
ESPN average draft position: 32.8
Bye week: 7
2021 stats: 3 rushing yards, 3 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns, 4.3 fantasy points
32. Ezekiel Elliott — RB, Dallas Cowboys
ESPN average draft position: 42.5
Bye week: 9
2021 stats: 1,002 rushing yards, 47 receiving yards, 12 touchdowns, 252.1 fantasy points
33. Josh Allen — QB, Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen runs with the ball during a game against the New England Patriots. AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes
ESPN average draft position: 23.4
Bye week: 7
2021 stats: 4,407 passing yards, 36 passing touchdowns, 15 interceptions, 763 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns, 402.6 fantasy points
34. DJ Moore — WR, Carolina Panthers
ESPN average draft position: 37.0
Bye week: 13
2021 stats: 93 receptions, 1,157 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns, 237.5 fantasy points
35. Keenan Allen — WR, Los Angeles Chargers
ESPN average draft position: 26.0
Bye week: 8
2021 stats: 106 receptions, 1,138 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 257.8 fantasy points
36. Breece Hall — RB, New York Jets
ESPN average draft position: 51.4
Bye week: 10
2021 stats: N/A (rookie)
37. Mike Williams — WR, Los Angeles Chargers
ESPN average draft position: 53.3
Bye week: 8
2021 stats: 76 receptions, 1,146 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns, 246.6 fantasy points
38. Courtland Sutton — WR, Denver Broncos
Courtland Sutton. AP Photo/Bart Young
ESPN average draft position: 66.0
Bye week: 9
2021 stats: 58 receptions, 776 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, 150.2 fantasy points
39. J.K. Dobbins — RB, Baltimore Ravens
ESPN average draft position: 50.0
Bye week: 10
2021 stats: N/A (injury)
40. Jaylen Waddle — WR, Miami Dolphins
ESPN average draft position: 37.2
Bye week: 11
2021 stats: 104 receptions, 1,015 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, 245.8 fantasy points
41. Terry McLaurin — WR, Washington Commanders
Terry McLaurin. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
ESPN average draft position: 43.7
Bye week: 14
2021 stats: 77 receptions, 1,053 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns, 213.5 fantasy points
42. David Montgomery — RB, Chicago Bears
ESPN average draft position: 46.5
Bye week: 14
2021 stats: 849 rushing yards, 301 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, 195.0 fantasy points
43. Elijah Mitchell — RB, San Francisco 49ers
ESPN average draft position: 77.1
Bye week: 9
2021 stats: 963 rushing yards, 137 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 165.0 fantasy points
44. DK Metcalf — WR, Seattle Seahawks
AP Photo/Rick Scuteri
ESPN average draft position: 52.7
Bye week: 11
2021 stats: 75 receptions, 967 receiving yards, 12 touchdowns, 244.3 fantasy points
45. George Kittle — TE, San Francisco 49ers
ESPN average draft position: 47.8
Bye week: 9
2021 stats: 71 receptions, 910 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 198.0 fantasy points
46. Justin Herbert — QB, Los Angeles Chargers
ESPN average draft position: 37.9
Bye week: 8
2021 stats: 5,014 passing yards, 38 passing touchdowns, 15 interceptions, 302 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 380.8 fantasy points
47. Brandin Cooks — WR, Houston Texans
ESPN average draft position: 60.3
Bye week: 6
2021 stats: 90 receptions, 1,037 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 231.8 fantasy points
48. Patrick Mahomes — QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes. AP Photo/Rick Scuteri
ESPN average draft position: 30.6
Bye week: 8
2021 stats: 4,839 passing yards, 37 passing touchdowns, 13 interceptions, 381 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 361.7 fantasy points
49. Gabriel Davis — WR, Buffalo Bills
ESPN average draft position: 81.4
Bye week: 7
2021 stats: 35 receptions, 549 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 125.9 fantasy points
50. AJ Dillon — RB, Green Bay Packers
AJ Dillon. AP Photo/Aaron Gash
ESPN average draft position: 107.4
Bye week: 14
2021 stats: 803 rushing yards, 313 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, 185.6 fantasy points
