Welcome to the 2021 Fantasy Football Rankings (August Update) article!
With training camps in full swing, it’s time to update my rankings!
News & Notes
Dak Prescott has been diagnosed with a strained muscle in his throwing shoulder. Head coach Mike McCarthy noted the team is “just being more conservative” with the big picture in mind. For now, keep Dak Prescott locked in as a top-five fantasy option for 2021. Also, keep Ezekiel Elliott, CeeDee Lamb, and Amari Cooper atop your fantasy rankings. Carson Wentz underwent surgery on his left foot Monday, August 2nd. The Colts are putting Wentz’s timeline at 5-to-12 weeks, which likely means likely missing Week 1 and possibly longer. Jonathan Taylor gets bumped down from my RB4 to RB7. All Colts wide receivers receive a massive downgrade as second-year quarterback Jacob Eason will take over starting duties. Michael Pittman is the only receiver I’d take a shot on in the late rounds of your draft. Andy Dalton is reportedly still on track to be the Chicago Bears Week 1 starter. Allen Robinson’s fantasy value remains capped as a high-end WR2. David Montgomery remains a high-volume RB2. Darnell Mooney is a stash until Justin Fields eventually takes over soon after the season starts. CALLING MY SHOT – Fields will make his first start in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions.
If you’re reading this article, that means you’re serious about winning. The following half-PPR rankings have been meticulously thought out and researched. While luck plays a role in winning or losing in fantasy football, luck will always favor the prepared. Stay prepared and ride with us this season!
Let’s dominate 2021 together!
Quarterbacks
- Patrick Mahomes II KC
- Josh Allen BUF
- Kyler Murray ARI
- Lamar Jackson BAL
- Dak Prescott DAL
- Aaron Rodgers GB
- Russell Wilson SEA
- Justin Herbert LAC
- Jalen Hurts PHI
- Tom Brady TB
- Ryan Tannehill TEN
- Matthew Stafford LAR
- Trevor Lawrence JAC
- Joe Burrow CIN
- Kirk Cousins MIN
- Matt Ryan ATL
- Justin Fields CHI
- Trey Lance SF
- Daniel Jones NYG
- Ben Roethlisberger PIT
- Taysom Hill NO
- Jameis Winston NO
- Cam Newton NE
- Deshaun Watson HOU
- Derek Carr LV
- Drew Lock DEN
- Tua Tagovailoa MIA
- Ryan Fitzpatrick WAS
- Baker Mayfield CLE
- Zach Wilson NYJ
- Teddy Bridgewater DEN
- Sam Darnold CAR
- Jimmy Garoppolo SF
- Jared Goff DET
- Andy Dalton CHI
- Jacob Eason IND
- Carson Wentz IND
- Mac Jones NE
- Tyrod Taylor HOU
- Davis Mills HOU
Running Backs
- Christian McCaffrey CAR
- Dalvin Cook MIN
- Derrick Henry TEN
- Alvin Kamara NO
- Ezekiel Elliott DAL
- Nick Chubb CLE
- Saquon Barkley NYG
- Jonathan Taylor IND
- Aaron Jones GB
- Najee Harris PIT
- Austin Ekeler LAC
- Antonio Gibson WAS
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC
- D’Andre Swift DET
- J.K. Dobbins BAL
- Joe Mixon CIN
- David Montgomery CHI
- Chris Carson SEA
- Josh Jacobs LV
- Miles Sanders PHI
- Darrell Henderson LAR
- Javonte Williams DEN
- Mike Davis ATL
- Chase Edmonds ARI
- Kareem Hunt CLE
- Travis Etienne JAC
- Myles Gaskin MIA
- Raheem Mostert SF
- Trey Sermon SF
- Ronald Jones II TB
- James Robinson JAC
- Damien Harris NE
- Michael Carter NYJ
- David Johnson HOU
- Melvin Gordon III DEN
- James Conner ARI
- Gus Edwards BAL
- Zack Moss BUF
- Jamaal Williams DET
- Kenyan Drake LV
- AJ Dillon GB
- Nyheim Hines IND
- Leonard Fournette TB
- Phillip Lindsay HOU
- Tony Pollard DAL
- Devin Singletary BUF
- Latavius Murray NO
- Alexander Mattison MIN
- Giovani Bernard TB
- Darrynton Evans TEN
- James White NE
- Tevin Coleman NYJ
- Darrel Williams KC
- J.D. McKissic WAS
- Salvon Ahmed MIA
- Devontae Booker NYG
- Samaje Perine CIN
- Rashaad Penny SEA
- Marlon Mack IND
- Chuba Hubbard CAR
- Damien Williams CHI
- Anthony McFarland Jr. PIT
- Joshua Kelley LAC
- Jerick McKinnon KC
- Rhamondre Stevenson NE
- Kenneth Gainwell PHI
- Tarik Cohen CHI
- Javian Hawkins ATL
- Alex Collins SEA
- Wayne Gallman SF
- Xavier Jones LAR
- Qadree Ollison ATL
- Ty Johnson NYJ
- Kerryon Johnson PHI
- Jeff Wilson Jr. SF
Wide Receivers
- Davante Adams GB
- Tyreek Hill KC
- DeAndre Hopkins ARI
- Stefon Diggs BUF
- Calvin Ridley ATL
- D.K. Metcalf SEA
- A.J. Brown TEN
- Keenan Allen LAC
- CeeDee Lamb DAL
- Justin Jefferson MIN
- Allen Robinson II CHI
- Terry McLaurin WAS
- Amari Cooper DAL
- Chris Godwin TB
- Mike Evans TB
- Robert Woods LAR
- D.J. Moore CAR
- Julio Jones TEN
- Diontae Johnson PIT
- Cooper Kupp LAR
- Ja’Marr Chase CIN
- Tyler Lockett SEA
- Tee Higgins CIN
- Brandon Aiyuk SF
- Jerry Jeudy DEN
- Kenny Golladay NYG
- Adam Thielen MIN
- Robby Anderson CAR
- Chase Claypool PIT
- Courtland Sutton DEN
- D.J. Chark Jr. JAC
- Curtis Samuel WAS
- Odell Beckham Jr. CLE
- JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT
- Deebo Samuel SF
- Brandin Cooks HOU
- Will Fuller V MIA
- Mike Williams LAC
- Laviska Shenault Jr. JAC
- Tyler Boyd CIN
- Jarvis Landry CLE
- Antonio Brown TB
- DeVonta Smith PHI
- Jaylen Waddle MIA
- Michael Gallup DAL
- Elijah Moore NYJ
- Corey Davis NYJ
- Darnell Mooney CHI
- Michael Pittman Jr. IND
- Tre’Quan Smith NO
- Russell Gage ATL
- Mecole Hardman KC
- Emmanuel Sanders BUF
- Marvin Jones Jr. JAC
- Rashod Bateman BAL
- Henry Ruggs III LV
- Rondale Moore ARI
- DeVante Parker MIA
- John Brown LV
- Nelson Agholor NE
- Cole Beasley BUF
- Marquise Brown BAL
- Michael Thomas NO
- Randall Cobb GB
- Jalen Reagor PHI
- Sterling Shepard NYG
- Christian Kirk ARI
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling GB
- Allen Lazard GB
- Gabriel Davis BUF
- DeSean Jackson LAR
- Van Jefferson LAR
- Terrace Marshall Jr. CAR
- Bryan Edwards LV
- Jakobi Meyers NE
- A.J. Green ARI
- T.Y. Hilton IND
- Tyrell Williams DET
- Breshad Perriman DET
- Sammy Watkins BAL
- KJ Hamler DEN
- Amon-Ra St. Brown DET
- Jamison Crowder NYJ
- Parris Campbell IND
- Amari Rodgers GB
- Tyron Johnson LAC
- Olamide Zaccheaus ATL
- Nico Collins HOU
- D’Wayne Eskridge SEA
- Scotty Miller TB
- Tim Patrick DEN
- Kadarius Toney NYG
- Darius Slayton NYG
- Rashard Higgins CLE
- Travis Fulgham PHI
- Denzel Mims NYJ
- Byron Pringle KC
- Marquez Callaway NO
- Deonte Harris NO
- James Washington PIT
Tight Ends
- Travis Kelce KC
- George Kittle SF
- Darren Waller LV
- Kyle Pitts ATL
- T.J. Hockenson DET
- Mark Andrews BAL
- Noah Fant DEN
- Robert Tonyan GB
- Dallas Goedert PHI
- Mike Gesicki MIA
- Rob Gronkowski TB
- Tyler Higbee LAR
- Evan Engram NYG
- Irv Smith Jr. MIN
- Jonnu Smith NE
- Logan Thomas WAS
- Hunter Henry NE
- Blake Jarwin DAL
- Adam Trautman NO
- Jared Cook LAC
- Gerald Everett SEA
- Zach Ertz PHI
- Cole Kmet CHI
- Anthony Firkser TEN
- Hayden Hurst ATL
- Austin Hooper CLE
- Eric Ebron PIT
- Dawson Knox BUF
- Mo Alie-Cox IND
- Dan Arnold CAR
- Jimmy Graham CHI
- Dalton Schultz DAL
- C.J. Uzomah CIN
- O.J. Howard TB
- Will Dissly SEA
- Albert Okwuegbunam DEN
- Jordan Akins HOU
- Jack Doyle IND
- Chris Herndon IV NYJ
- Harrison Bryant CLE
Defenses
- Washington Football Team
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Los Angeles Rams
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Baltimore Ravens
- San Francisco 49ers
- Miami Dolphins
- Indianapolis Colts
- Buffalo Bills
- Cleveland Browns
- Kansas City Chiefs
- New Orleans Saints
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Chicago Bears
- Denver Broncos
- New England Patriots
- Seattle Seahawks
- Arizona Cardinals
- Minnesota Vikings
- Green Bay Packers
- New York Giants
- Philadelphia Eagles
- New York Jets
- Tennessee Titans
- Carolina Panthers
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Dallas Cowboys
- Atlanta Falcons
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Detroit Lions
- Houston Texans
Kickers
- Harrison Butker KC
- Justin Tucker BAL
- Tyler Bass BUF
- Younghoe Koo ATL
- Greg Zuerlein DAL
- Wil Lutz NO
- Matt Prater ARI
- Daniel Carlson LV
- Robbie Gould SF
- Jason Sanders MIA
- Ryan Succop TB
- Jason Myers SEA
- Michael Badgley LAC
- Dustin Hopkins WAS
- Mason Crosby GB
- Brandon McManus DEN
- Chris Boswell PIT
- Rodrigo Blankenship IND
- Graham Gano NYG
- Jake Elliott PHI
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Jacob W. Dunne
