Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (May 2024) (2024)

FAQs

What position is more valuable in half PPR? ›

Half PPR vs Standard

In half-PPR, each player receives 0.5 points for each reception. While both formats keep running backs as the highest scoring position, the viability of receivers increases with the inclusion of half-PPR.

Half PPR is the same concept, except that the players only receive 0.5 points per reception. In a half-PPR league, you need to consider your draft strategy as WR, TE, and RB don't have as much value in terms of those extra fantasy points compared to a full PPR format. One point adds up much faster than 0.5 PPR.

One popular approach is to prioritize drafting running backs and wide receivers early. These positions tend to accumulate the most fantasy points and have the potential to be game-changers for your team. Another important factor to consider in your draft strategy is the PPR (points per reception) format.

PPR makes players who have lots of receptions more important. Receiving running backs can hold more value than a running back that racks up lots of rushing yards because of the extra points given to them for catching the ball out of the backfield.

Top Week 1 Fantasy football RB rankings

1. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers: McCaffrey missed most of training camp due to a calf injury, but he returned to practice earlier this week and is getting back to game speed.

If you're in a standard or half-PPR league, top-tier RBs often have more value due to their dual role in rushing and receiving. In PPR formats, elite WRs can be prioritized for their consistent points. Ultimately, choose the best available player based on your draft strategy and league settings.

What is the half-PPR fantasy record? ›

Billy Cannon has racked up the most half-PPR fantasy points in a game, with 65.5 points versus the New York Titans on December 10, 1961.

Point Per Reception (ESPN Standard)

In PPR leagues, each player in your starting lineup receives points per every reception. Each reception is worth 1 point in ESPN Standard leagues and can be customized in custom leagues.

Zero RB isn't just about hoarding the NFL's best receivers; it's about using high-leverage draft picks on top tight ends and quarterbacks too. You might be surprised by how much upside you can bake into your roster with three or four top-20 receivers, an elite tight end, and a top two or three quarterback.

Round 3, Picks 25-36: Draft a quarterback or wide receiver

Several players who are the clear top wide receivers on their team with a long history of fantasy production are available to pick from.

The No. 8 pick is the best draft position in 10-team PPR leagues if you draft according to ADP. The eighth pick lands Justin Jefferson in Round 1 and then strong relative values in Rounds 2 (Puka Nacua), 3 (Jalen Hurts), and 6 (Malik Nabers). Pick Nos.

Enhancing Strategy and Skill:

Half PPR adds a layer of strategy and skill to fantasy football. In full PPR, managers can focus heavily on pass-catching running backs and wide receivers, potentially neglecting other positions. This results in a diminished emphasis on drafting well-rounded teams.

Quarterbacks have been the highest-scoring overall position in fantasy football by a fairly significant margin.

Round 1, Picks 1-12: Draft a wide receiver

He scored over 100 more PPR points than any other running back last season and has the perfect combination of talent, opportunity and situation. Anyone missing out needs to pivot to a wide receiver. No quarterback or tight end is worth a first-round pick this year.

In a draft you must select 16 spots and use nine each week in the following positions: a quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, a tight end, a flex (which can be another running back, receiver or tight end), a defense ( D/ST), and a kicker.