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Preseason Rankings
By The Commissioner Tue Aug 5 1:57am CT
Updated by The Commissioner Tue Aug 5 2:01am CT
Updated by The Commissioner Tue Aug 5 2:01am CT
Football is back, baby! The long offseason is finally over, and it's time to gear up for another wild ride of fantasy glory, heartbreak, and Monday night miracles. With draft season in the rearview and rosters locked in, it's time to unveil the first power rankings of the year. Some teams are stacked with stars and gunning for a title, while others'¦ well, letâs just say theyâre already scouting next year's rookies. Let's break down where every squad stands heading into Week 1!
1. Lawrence Lions
Projected Weekly Avg: 149.1
This squad is absolutely loaded. Between Bijan, Jeanty, Jefferson, and CeeDee, it's a murderer's row of high-ceiling studs. Joe Burrow and Jordan Love give solid QB play, and Trey McBride looks to repeat his breakout season. This is the kind of team that could cruise through the regular season and still have room to improve.
2. Diesel 44 Express
Projected Weekly Avg: 140.3
Diesel is coming in hot with Lamar Jackson and a nasty WR duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Puka Nacua. Achane and Taylor make for a scary RB tandem if they stay healthy. Mark Andrews is steady at TE, and even the FLEX spots have juice. If the rookie RBs hit, Diesel could be the dark horse nobody wants to face.
3. Holden's Heroes
Projected Weekly Avg: 134.8
This roster has a ton of sneaky value. Jacobs and Kyren could both finish top-10 at RB, and the WRs are deep and interesting, especially if JSN dominates. The biggest question is at QB as Stafford and Goff are capable but don't bring the same upside as some other teams. Still, this is a deep and well-rounded roster, with TE Brock Bowers looking like the number one.
4. 4th N Long
Projected Weekly Avg: 134.4
With Josh Allen at the helm, this team's already got a weekly floor most people would kill for. Add in Barkley, Nico Collins, and Ladd McConkey, and you've got a strong, balanced build. The FLEX spots aren't perfect, but if guys like Khalil Shakir step up, this is a playoff team with upside.
5. A God Among Men
Projected Weekly Avg: 131.2
This team's got serious firepower at WR with Amon-Ra and AJ Brown, and Breece Hall could be a league-winner. The question is whether the QBs after Purdy can deliver consistent QB play. If Brian Thomas Jr. or Omarion Hampton break out early, this team's going to be a tough out every week.
6. Big Johnson
Projected Weekly Avg: 130.1
Jalen Hurts, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Tyreek Hill give this team the ability to win any matchup with explosive weeks. That said, the depth is a bit shaky as James Conner and Mixon could fade fast, and the pass-catchers after Tyreek are solid but lacking star power. Still, the upside is real if the stars stay healthy.
7. BOB'S TEAM
Projected Weekly Avg: 129.4
Mahomes always gives you a shot, and Nabers looks to have a monster season. But the RB room is thin, and relying on guys like Chuba and Bucky Irving isn't ideal. There's some potential with RJ Harvey and Aaron Jones, but this team's probably riding or dying with Mahomes and Davante.
8. Silent But Deadly
Projected Weekly Avg: 126.3
This team feels like it's one RB away from being really dangerous. McCaffrey and Kelce anchor the lineup, and DK + Garrett Wilson is a solid WR duo. But after that, there are a lot of question marks. Herbert and Kyler are fine, but if Pacheco and Rashee Rice don't outperform expectations, this squad could be stuck in the middle.
9. Green Machine
Projected Weekly Avg: 126.1
There's a lot of experience on this roster--maybe too much. Kamara, Henry, and Godwin are aging, and the WR upside hinges on Marvin Harrison Jr. being the real deal during his second season. Jayden Daniels has potential to be the QB 1 on the season, but the rest of the lineup doesn't scream contender. Probably a retooling year.
10. Detroit Football Dream
Projected Weekly Avg: 108.6
This looks like a team in full rebuild mode. Outside of George Kittle and maybe David Montgomery, there's just not much to get excited about. The WRs are meh, the RBs are shaky, and the QB situation isn't helping. Might be time to focus on draft picks and stash-and-develop players.
1. Lawrence Lions
Projected Weekly Avg: 149.1
This squad is absolutely loaded. Between Bijan, Jeanty, Jefferson, and CeeDee, it's a murderer's row of high-ceiling studs. Joe Burrow and Jordan Love give solid QB play, and Trey McBride looks to repeat his breakout season. This is the kind of team that could cruise through the regular season and still have room to improve.
2. Diesel 44 Express
Projected Weekly Avg: 140.3
Diesel is coming in hot with Lamar Jackson and a nasty WR duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Puka Nacua. Achane and Taylor make for a scary RB tandem if they stay healthy. Mark Andrews is steady at TE, and even the FLEX spots have juice. If the rookie RBs hit, Diesel could be the dark horse nobody wants to face.
3. Holden's Heroes
Projected Weekly Avg: 134.8
This roster has a ton of sneaky value. Jacobs and Kyren could both finish top-10 at RB, and the WRs are deep and interesting, especially if JSN dominates. The biggest question is at QB as Stafford and Goff are capable but don't bring the same upside as some other teams. Still, this is a deep and well-rounded roster, with TE Brock Bowers looking like the number one.
4. 4th N Long
Projected Weekly Avg: 134.4
With Josh Allen at the helm, this team's already got a weekly floor most people would kill for. Add in Barkley, Nico Collins, and Ladd McConkey, and you've got a strong, balanced build. The FLEX spots aren't perfect, but if guys like Khalil Shakir step up, this is a playoff team with upside.
5. A God Among Men
Projected Weekly Avg: 131.2
This team's got serious firepower at WR with Amon-Ra and AJ Brown, and Breece Hall could be a league-winner. The question is whether the QBs after Purdy can deliver consistent QB play. If Brian Thomas Jr. or Omarion Hampton break out early, this team's going to be a tough out every week.
6. Big Johnson
Projected Weekly Avg: 130.1
Jalen Hurts, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Tyreek Hill give this team the ability to win any matchup with explosive weeks. That said, the depth is a bit shaky as James Conner and Mixon could fade fast, and the pass-catchers after Tyreek are solid but lacking star power. Still, the upside is real if the stars stay healthy.
7. BOB'S TEAM
Projected Weekly Avg: 129.4
Mahomes always gives you a shot, and Nabers looks to have a monster season. But the RB room is thin, and relying on guys like Chuba and Bucky Irving isn't ideal. There's some potential with RJ Harvey and Aaron Jones, but this team's probably riding or dying with Mahomes and Davante.
8. Silent But Deadly
Projected Weekly Avg: 126.3
This team feels like it's one RB away from being really dangerous. McCaffrey and Kelce anchor the lineup, and DK + Garrett Wilson is a solid WR duo. But after that, there are a lot of question marks. Herbert and Kyler are fine, but if Pacheco and Rashee Rice don't outperform expectations, this squad could be stuck in the middle.
9. Green Machine
Projected Weekly Avg: 126.1
There's a lot of experience on this roster--maybe too much. Kamara, Henry, and Godwin are aging, and the WR upside hinges on Marvin Harrison Jr. being the real deal during his second season. Jayden Daniels has potential to be the QB 1 on the season, but the rest of the lineup doesn't scream contender. Probably a retooling year.
10. Detroit Football Dream
Projected Weekly Avg: 108.6
This looks like a team in full rebuild mode. Outside of George Kittle and maybe David Montgomery, there's just not much to get excited about. The WRs are meh, the RBs are shaky, and the QB situation isn't helping. Might be time to focus on draft picks and stash-and-develop players.
