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Rankings are a moving target during the preseason. Here's a snapshot of where we are heading into Week 4 of the preseason:
| 1 | LeVeon Bell | RB | PIT | Gold Standard |
| 2 | Rob Gronkowski | TE | NE | Gold Standard |
| 3 | Adrian Peterson | RB | MIN | What can he do in good O? I'll go down with this ship. |
| 4 | Jamaal Charles | RB | KC | Still playing at HoF level |
| 5 | Eddie Lacy | RB | GB | Not quite as lethal GB leads to more Lacy game scripts |
| 6 | Antonio Brown | WR | PIT | Gold Standard |
| 7 | Julio Jones | WR | ATL | Might break single season reception record |
| 8 | Dez Bryant | WR | DAL | Will hit ground running vs NYG. More balanced DAL O = good |
| 9 | Marshawn Lynch | WR | SEA | Little worried about that OL and FJax formidable 3rd down back |
| 10 | C.J. Anderson | RB | DEN | #2 RB potential, limited track record |
| 11 | Demaryius Thomas | WR | DEN | No Julius, but DEN O will slow down |
| 12 | Calvin Johnson | WR | DET | Still a badass but worry about injury pattern |
| 13 | Odell Beckham | WR | NYG | Small risk of regression if complements step up and Ds frustrate him |
| 14 | Matt Forte | RB | CHI | Wish he was on another team |
| 15 | Randall Cobb | WR | GB | Shoulder doesn't worry me |
| 16 | A.J. Green | WR | CIN | Dalton keeps him out of elite tier |
| 17 | Jeremy Hill | RB | CIN | Dalton keeps him out of elite tier |
| 18 | Frank Gore | RB | IND | Grinds the gears of Father Time |
| 19 | Lamar Miller | RB | MIA | Breakout year imminent |
| 20 | Mark Ingram | RB | NO | Finally gets to be featured |
| 21 | Brandin Cooks | WR | NO | Late riser as NO offense looks well-oiled |
| 22 | Andrew Luck | QB | IND | Worth a first in leagues where top 15 QBs gone by 7th-8th |
| 23 | Justin Forsett | RB | BAL | Limited track record, but set up for huge catch totals |
| 24 | Demarco Murray | RB | PHI | Efficiency will be good, usage frustrating |
| 25 | T.Y. Hilton | WR | IND | Don't love the early concussion, but still Luck's #1 |
| 26 | Andre Ellington | RB | ARI | Iupati can't return soon enough. Will do damage as receiver. |
| 27 | Mike Evans | WR | TB | Hamstring kept him from getting momentum, but sky high ceiling |
| 28 | DeAndre Hopkins | WR | HOU | Wish he had a different QB |
| 29 | Alshon Jeffery | WR | CHI | Calf issue makes him feel risky, but played thru stuff last year |
| 30 | Jordan Matthews | WR | PHI | Slot role limits ceiling, but high season and weekly floor |
| 31 | Jarvis Landry | WR | MIA | Arrow pointing up up up |
| 32 | LeSean McCoy | RB | BUF | Not even sure I'd take him here, but value is there on paper |
| 33 | Jimmy Graham | TE | SEA | Spends a lot of time on injury report, wait a little later for Kelce |
| 34 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | GB | Nelson loss is a real hit to value |
| 35 | Ameer Abdullah | RB | GB | 4th rd luxury pick. Chance to take control early |
| 36 | Arian Foster | RB | HOU | 4th rd luxury pick. Drafting him for second half of year and playoffs |
| 37 | Travis Kelce | TE | KC | 4th rd luxury pick. Gronk-esque upside |
| 38 | Davante Adams | WR | GB | 4th rd luxury pick. Bet on Rodgers and Adams play to tighten up |
| 39 | Amari Cooper | WR | OAK | Carr locking in on him could equal 100+ receptions |
| 40 | John Brown | WR | ARI | Arrow pointing up up up but Palmer injury risk looms |
| 41 | Andre Johnson | WR | IND | Can put up good numbers with Luck even if he's slowing down |
| 42 | Jeremy Maclin | WR | KC | Chiefs doing great job of moving him around to get open target |
| 43 | Vincent Jackson | WR | TB | Winston looking for him a lot so far |
| 44 | Keenan Allen | WR | SD | Stevie Johnson emerge takes shine off of him in 5th |
| 45 | Mike Wallace | WR | MIN | Seemed be in tune with Teddy on deep ball. Trending up |
| 46 | Emmanuel Sanders | WR | DEN | Finally back in practice, but numbers coming down by own admission |
| 47 | Golden Tate | WR | DET | Could do a lot more if Calvin gets hurt again |
| 48 | Julian Edelman | WR | NE | Preseason injury not comforting |
| 49 | Martavis Bryant | WR | PIT | Risky but absolute beast in PS wk 3 and in perfect offense |
| 50 | Greg Olsen | TE | CAR | Might threaten 100 catches with ragtag WR group |
| 51 | CJ Spiller | RB | NO | Nothing positive on recovery yet a few negative murmurs |
| 52 | Allen Robinson | WR | JAX | Bortles looked good, but Robinson had some dropsies this week |
| 53 | Jonathan Stewart | RB | CAR | Love the talent, but offense will be stuck in neutral |
| 54 | Chris Ivory | RB | NYJ | Fast riser, injury risk, but underrated talent |
| 55 | Doug Martin | RB | TB | Still a two-down RB on bad team with poor OL |
| 56 | T.J. Yeldon | RB | JAX | Shoelace won't be completely evicted, limiting upside |
| 57 | Sammy Watkins | WR | BUF | Hard to invest in Bills passing game |
| 58 | Nelson Agholor | WR | PHI | Might require a little patience but best playmaker in PHI O |
| 59 | Todd Gurley | RB | STL | When will he be full speed? And it's still Rams offense |
| 60 | Danny Woodhead | RB | SD | Co-RB1 with Gordon and more valuable in PPR |
| 61 | DeSean Jackson | WR | WAS | QB change doesn't hurt, could even help |
| 62 | Charles Johnson | WR | MIN | Good QB and talent, worth WR4 spot |
| 63 | Brandon Marshall | WR | NYJ | Not sure he'll be worth more than Decker |
| 64 | Larry Fitzgerald | WR | ARI | On same page with Palmer, but in autumn of career |
| 65 | Eric Decker | WR | NYJ | Underrated value in dunk dunk offense |
| 66 | Steve Smith | WR | BAL | Looks ready to carry BAL passing game early |
| 67 | Steve Johnson | WR | SD | Ready made for Rivers. Could lead team in catches |
| 68 | Russell Wilson | QB | SEA | OL will force him to run more, but keep passing game limited |
| 69 | Drew Brees | QB | NO | Return to form in preseason |
| 70 | Ben Roethlisberger | QB | PIT | Trending towards QB3 before Pouncey injury, Bryant suspension |
| 71 | Melvin Gordon | RB | SD | Sharing with Woodhead. Started to come around in preseason wk 3 |
| 72 | Latavius Murray | RB | OAK | Two backs on losing teams hard to make priority target |
| 73 | Rashad Jennings | RB | NYG | Looked like lead back in PS wk 3, but durability issues |
| 74 | Carlos Hyde | RB | SF | Ascendant talent, terrible team |
| 75 | Alfred Morris | RB | WAS | Matt Jones breathing down his neck |
| 76 | Duke Johnson | RB | CLE | Injury-riddled preseason, but CLE OL is premium |
| 77 | Isaiah Crowell | RB | CLE | Didn't seize job but still best inside runner on roster |
| 78 | Roddy White | WR | ATL | Bad feeling about this year, but productive role in theory |
| 79 | Marques Colston | WR | NO | Production may be inconsistent, but season long upside there |
| 80 | Tony Romo | QB | DAL | More balance = good for Romo |
| 81 | Tom Brady | QB | NE | Suspension might be shortened |
| 82 | Shane Vereen | RB | NYG | Might set career high in receptions |
| 83 | Darren Sproles | RB | PHI | Role in passing game set to grow |
| 84 | Ryan Mathews | RB | PHI | Could be flex play, season maker if Murray goes down (if he doesn't) |
| 85 | Peyton Manning | QB | DEN | Offense and quarterback slowing down |
| 86 | Jordan Cameron | TE | MIA | Talent to be higher on this list, but what about targets? |
| 87 | Torrey Smith | WR | SF | Love the talent, hate the offense |
| 88 | Michael Floyd | WR | ARI | Trending towards WR3 in this offense but tremendous talent |
| 89 | Kyle Rudolph | TE | MIN | Durability issues over the years, but set up to outproduce ADP |
| 90 | Philip Rivers | QB | SD | Was top end QB1 first half of 2014 |
| 91 | LeGarrette Blount | RB | NE |
Gray release clears way |
| 92 | Giovani Bernard | RB | CIN | Hard to see value without Hill injury or Bengals struggles |
| 93 | Ryan Tannehill | QB | MIA | Breakout year potential |
| 94 | Sam Bradford | QB | PHI | Mid QB1 potential, but big health risk |
| 95 | Dwayne Allen | TE | IND | Durability issues over the years, but high red zone efficiency |
| 96 | DeVante Parker | WR | MIA | Delayed impact could be explosive |
| 97 | Christine Michael | RB | DAL | Its now or never |
| 98 | Tevin Coleman | RB | ATL | Falcons OL looks dreadful, but at least Coleman on field |
| 99 | Martellus Bennett | TE | CHI | High floor/low ceiling, but WR injuries give early season upside |
| 100 | Anquan Boldin | WR | SF | Has something left in tank, but hate the offense |
| 101 | Rueben Randle | WR | NYG | Opportunity there with Cruz injury, but knee issues himself |
| 102 | Joseph Randle | RB | DAL | Blind swing for early value, easy to cut and move on |
| 103 | Joique Bell | RB | DET | Might be solid RB2, might be nothing, should know early |
| 104 | Markus Wheaton | WR | PIT | Chance to hit early with Bryant suspended |
| 105 | Kendall Wright | WR | TEN | Low Ceiling/Decent PPR floor weekly |
| 106 | Pierre Garcon | WR | WAS | Some bounceback possible but arrow pointing down |
| 107 | Eddie Royal | WR | CHI | CHI version of KWright |
| 108 | Matt Ryan | QB | ATL | Offensive line and lack of targets are worries |
| 109 | Eli Manning | QB | NYG | Still hard to trust as every week FF starter |
| 110 | Tyler Eifert | TE | CIN | Talent to be higher on this list, but what about targets? |
| 111 | Donte Moncrief | WR | IND | Share of IND passing game worth stashing on bench |
| 112 | Phillip Dorsett | WR | IND | Share of IND passing game worth stashing on bench |
| 113 | Kenny Stills | WR | MIA | Limited role to begin season but I believe in his talent |
| 114 | Terrance Williams | WR | DAL | Boom/bust weekly play but more pass volume could decrease risk |
| 115 | Zach Zenner | RB | DET | Jackpot if Bell isn't right, move on but keep his number if Bell is ok |
| 116 | David Johnson | RB | ARI | Building momentum, worthy handcuff to Ellington |
| 117 | Khiry Robinson | RB | NO | Might have decent sized role to open season. We know he can play |
| 118 | Dion Lewis | RB | NE | Chance to impress, earn role wk 1 vs PIT |
| 119 | Matthew Stafford | QB | DET | Surrounded by targets, but we've believed before |
| 120 | Cam Newton | QB | CAR | Has so little help |
| 121 | Danny Amendola | WR | NE | Big role to start season and maybe as long as he can stay healthy |
| 122 | Devonta Freeman | RB | ATL | Hamstring cost him important time |
| 123 | Greg Jennings | WR | MIA | Big role to start season and MIA offense can support 3 WR |
| 124 | Devin Funchess | WR | CAR | Not a believer, but targets will be there if hamstring ok |
| 125 | Matt Jones | RB | WAS | Big talent, won't displace Morris but will cancel out value |
| 126 | Lance Dunbar | RB | DAL | Lottery ticket in muddy DAL backfield |
| 127 | DeAngelo Williams | RB | PIT | Can still play and gives you two flex starts for free |
| 128 | Carson Palmer | QB | ARI | Perfect for offense/targets, but OL summons injury risk fears |
| 129 | Karlos Williams | RB | BUF | If McCoy fades, Karlos grows brighter |
| 130 | Cody Latimer | WR | DEN | Failed to build momentum when Sanders banged up but huge talent |
| 131 | Teddy Bridgewater | QB | MIN | Peterson will get red zone love but Teddy taking next step |
| 132 | Knile Davis | RB | KC | Charles cuff |
| 133 | James Starks | RB | GB | Lacy cuff |
| 134 | Ronnie Hillman | RB | DEN | Anderson cuff |
| 135 | Damien Williams | RB | MIA | Miller cuff |
| 136 | Dorial Green-Beckham | WR | TEN | Could hit early, but upside in this offense? |
| 137 | Cole Beasley | WR | DAL | Could be DAL Landry lite (h/t to Marcus Mosher) |
| 138 | Reggie Bush | RB | SF | Wish CK threw better touch pass and SF played on turf |
| 139 | Austin Seferian-Jenkins | TE | TB | Looks like TB needs their TE to block |
| 140 | Delanie Walker | TE | TEN | Good target in a so-so offense |
| 141 | Julius Thomas | TE | JAX | Think he could be mid TE1, but cost of holding for a few weeks |
| 142 | Darren McFadden | RB | DAL | Has flashed in past, but feels like forever ago |
| 143 | Brian Quick | WR | STL | Hard to know who Foles will key on |
| 144 | Allen Hurns | WR | JAX | Starting over the albino tiger, deep threat |
| 145 | Jason Witten | TE | DAL | We know what he is |
| 146 | Larry Donnell | TE | NYG | Targets to gain for NYG but Donnell slow start (achilles) |
| 147 | Andre Williams | RB | NYG | Not buying in until I see him look good on field |
| 148 | Denard Robinson | RB | JAX | More likely to limit Yeldon value than create his own |
| 149 | Heath Miller | TE | PIT | Witten East |
| 150 | Josh Hill | TE | NO | Haven't given up yet, but needs early momentum |
| 151 | Andy Dalton | QB | CIN | Hard to trust unless matchup is perfect |
| 152 | Colin Kaepernick | QB | SF | Disaster looming |
| 153 | Jordan Reed | TE | WAS | Target may be there, but injury waiting to happen |
| 154 | Jay Cutler | QB | CHI | Bad vibes around Bears |
| 155 | Eric Ebron | TE | DET | Need to see to believe it |
| 156 | Alfred Blue | RB | HOU | Possible RBBC leader while Foster out, but trending down |
| 157 | Jonathan Grimes | RB | HOU | Outplaying Blue, could be better when lights go on |
| 158 | Tre Mason | RB | STL | Hamstring issue and opens with Seattle |
| 159 | Leonard Hankerson | WR | ATL | Poised to benefit if White breaks down |
| 160 | Marvin Jones | WR | CIN | Good player, but where is he in pecking order? |
| 161 | Malcom Floyd | WR | SD | Still technically a starter, but Stevie trending up |
| 162 | Owen Daniels | TE | DEN | Boring bye/injury TE |
| 163 | Ladarius Green | TE | SD | Not really building momentum despite opportunity |
| 164 | Zach Ertz | TE | PHI | 2015 will look like 2014 for FF |
| 165 | Ty Montgomery | WR | GB | Rodgers has done more with less |
| 166 | Jeff Janis | WR | GB | Rodgers has done more with less |
| 167 | Tyler Lockett | WR | SEA | Has the look of playing who progresses quickly |
| 168 | Aaron Dobson | WR | NE | Chance to make an impact early with LaFell out |
| 169 | Brandon Bolden | RB | NE | Closest thing to three down back on NE roster |
| 170 | Bishop Sankey | RB | TEN | Even with Cobb out, upside is limited |
| 171 | Charles Sims | RB | TB | Some Martin injury upside, but not impressed |
| 172 | Javorius Allen | RB | BAL | Failed to impress in preseason but Taliaferro hurt |
| 173 | Jameis Winston | QB | TB | OL will make life hard for him |
| 174 | Tyrod Taylor | QB | BUF | Running ability intriguing for FF. Waiver wire speed dial |
| 175 | Alex Smith | QB | KC | Chiefs offense should be better but still just bye/injury material |
| 176 | Josh Robinson | RB | IND | Likely to open season as #2, but I trust Gore to hold up |
| 177 | Branden Oliver | RB | SD | Good back, but blocked by Woodhead and first round pick |
| 178 | Theo Riddick | RB | DET | Good back and could get more looks if Bell is done |
| 179 | Rex Burkhead | RB | CIN | Playing slot and impressing. Too bad he's in crowded offense |
| 180 | Fred Jackson | RB | SEA | Lynch handcuff |
| 181 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | QB | NYJ | Decent weekly upside for streamer/DFS |
| 182 | Ben Watson | TE | NO | Could get as many targets as Hill |
| 183 | Brandon Coleman | WR | NO | If Colston fades, targets could shake loose |
| 184 | Mike Campanaro | WR | BAL | Ravens' Beasley/Royal |
| 185 | Rishard Matthews | WR | MIA | Starter, but for how long |
| 186 | Kenny Britt | WR | STL | One of too many targets in a bland pass offense |
| 187 | Richard Rodgers | TE | GB | If Montgomery/Janis stumble could seize nice role |
| 188 | Darren Waller | WR | BAL | Could get Perriman's nine routes to start |
| 189 | Sammie Coates | WR | PIT | Rare but will get a few snaps early while Bryant is out |
| 190 | Taylor Gabriel | WR | CLE | No Browns WR worth rostering in typical leagues |
| 191 | Antonio Gates | TE | SD | What will you have when he returns from suspension? |
| 192 | Victor Cruz | WR | NYG | Injury is ominous. No idea what you have here |
| 193 | Josh Huff | WR | PHI | Needs to convince Chip to stop playing Cooper |
| 194 | Breshad Perriman | WR | BAL | No idea what you have here - injury |
| 195 | Percy Harvin | WR | BUF | No idea what you have here - injury |
| 196 | Jerick McKinnon | WR | MIN | Partial Peterson cuff, could get a few change of pace touches |
| 197 | Roy Helu | RB | OAK | Poor man's Vereen/Sproles |
| 198 | Antone Smith | RB | ATL | Big play potential |
| 199 | Crockett Gillmore | TE | BAL | Might get targets by default |
| 200 | Travis Benjamin | WR | CLE | Has speed back after ACL tear |
