Tiers 3.0: Quarterback | Running Back | Tight End
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We're going to update the tiers every week heading into the busiest draft weekends of the year. They are focused on delivering the absolute latest info to help you in standard and PPR leagues.
If you're looking for some draft strategies or want to see previous tiers check out the Draft Prep Guide.
Elite Tier
| Standard | PPR |
| Round 1 | Round 1 |
| Odell Beckham | Antonio Brown |
| Antonio Brown | Odell Beckham |
| Julio Jones | Julio Jones |
| DeAndre Hopkins | DeAndre Hopkins |
| Dez Bryant | Dez Bryant |
| A.J. Green |
Near-Elite Tier
| Standard | PPR |
| Round 2 | Round 2 |
| A.J. Green | Jordy Nelson |
| Jordy Nelson | Allen Robinson |
| Allen Robinson | Brandin Cooks |
| Brandin Cooks | Keenan Allen |
| Amari Cooper | Mike Evans |
| Mike Evans | Brandon Marshall |
| Brandon Marshall | Amari Cooper |
| Keenan Allen | T.Y. Hilton |
| Sammy Watkins |
Excellent Tier
| Standard | PPR |
| Round 3 | Round 3 |
| T.Y. Hilton | Alshon Jeffery |
| Sammy Watkins | Demaryius Thomas |
| Alshon Jeffery | Randall Cobb |
| Demaryius Thomas | Kelvin Benjamin |
Very Good Tier
| Standard | PPR |
| Round 4 | Round 4 |
| Randall Cobb | Golden Tate |
| Kelvin Benjamin | Jeremy Maclin |
| Michael Floyd | Julian Edelman |
| Golden Tate | Michael Floyd |
| John Brown | Jarvis Landry |
| Jeremy Maclin | John Brown |
No. 3/High Upside
| Standard | PPR |
| Round 5 | Round 5 |
| DeVante Parker | Doug Baldwin |
| Julian Edelman | DeVante Parker |
| Doug Baldwin | Eric Decker |
| Allen Hurns | |
| Jarvis Landry |
No. 3/Mid-Upside
| Standard | PPR |
| Round 6 | Rounds 6, 7 |
| Eric Decker | Donte Moncrief |
| Tyler Lockett | Allen Hurns |
| Donte Moncrief | Tyler Lockett |
| Emmanuel Sanders | Larry Fitzgerald |
| Larry Fitzgerald | Jordan Matthews |
| Emmanuel Sanders | |
| Sterling Shepard | |
| DeSean Jackson | |
| Marvin Jones |
Mid-Round Fliers
| Standard | PPR |
| Rounds 7, 8 | Rounds 8, 9 |
| Jordan Matthews | Kevin White |
| Sterling Shepard | Josh Gordon |
| Kevin White | Michael Crabtree |
| DeSean Jackson | Kamar Aiken |
| Marvin Jones | Willie Snead |
| Josh Gordon | Torrey Smith |
| Sammie Coates | |
| Corey Coleman |
Late Rounders
| Standard | PPR |
| Rounds 9, 10 | Round 10+ |
| Sammie Coates | Tavon Austin |
| Willie Snead | Chris Hogan |
| Kamar Aiken | Phillip Dorsett |
| Torrey Smith | Stefon Diggs |
| Corey Coleman | Tajae Sharpe |
| Tavon Austin | Vincent Jackson |
| Michael Crabtree | Devin Funchess |
| Tajae Sharpe | Mohamed Sanu |
| Chris Hogan | Terrance Williams |
| Phillip Dorsett | Michael Thomas |
| Stefon Diggs | Tyler Boyd |
| Devin Funchess | |
| Vincent Jackson | |
| Michael Thomas | |
| Tyler Boyd |
Wide Receivers on the move
Dez Bryant
BAL • WR • #88
Preseason Week 1
REC2
YDS28
TD1
No one doubted Bryant's potential to be a stud Fantasy receiver, but a lot of people doubt Tony Romo's health. Without Romo, and with a damaged foot, Bryant was a shell of himself. Not only did he look good leaping for passes in just one series against the Rams, Bryant also got some decent passes thrown his way by presumptive backup Dak Prescott. With Jordy Nelson still banged up, it was a no-brainer to move Bryant into the Top 5 among Fantasy receivers.
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Devin Funchess
DET • WR • #13
Preseason Week 1
REC1
YDS10
TD0
Benjamin looked fine in limited snaps in what was his first game since tearing his ACL, but reports about poor conditioning are making Fantasy owners jittery. Meanwhile, Funchess has received some positive accolades from camp and there's some rumblings about him being a bigger contributor to the Panthers offense than anyone imagined. So Funchess has become a trendy late-round pick while people are scared to take Benjamin with a Top 40 choice. Keep in mind that Benjamin can still round into form, so don't completely rule him out of your drafts.
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Tajae Sharpe
SF • WR • #88
Preseason Week 1
REC2
YDS35
TD0
First, Sharpe started for the Titans and made a veteran-style reception on the second play against the Chargers. Then days later, Tennessee traded Dorial Green-Beckham to Philadelphia for an offensive lineman. Clearly, Sharpe has earned some playing time and could be working on a starting spot. Not that the Titans offense will be a passing powerhouse, but Fantasy owners pounce anytime a potential No. 1 receiver is available late in drafts.
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