{"id":11971,"date":"2017-02-06T12:58:07","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T17:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=11971"},"modified":"2017-02-06T12:58:07","modified_gmt":"2017-02-06T17:58:07","slug":"2017-fantasy-football-dynasty-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2017\/02\/06\/2017-fantasy-football-dynasty-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once\u00a0the Super Bowl ends, the dynasty league analysis officially begins. Debating the perfect balance between talent and age is always an enjoyment for fantasy football enthusiasts. It is time to light up the dynasty “hot stove,” with our\u00a02017 Fantasy Football Dynasty League Rankings.<\/p>\n

These rankings are based on PPR scoring format and for a window\u00a0of the next five seasons. All ages are based on the projected opening game next season.<\/p>\n

2017 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings<\/h2>\n

(All statistics from PlayerProfiler.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Quarterback Rankings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/td>\nPlayer<\/td>\nTeam<\/td>\nAge (Year-Months)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nAndrew Luck<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nInd<\/td>\n27-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nAaron Rodgers<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nGB<\/td>\n33-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nDak Prescott<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDal<\/td>\n24-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nMatt Ryan<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nAtl<\/td>\n32-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nDerek Carr<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nOak<\/td>\n26-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nRussell Wilson<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nSea<\/td>\n28-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nMarcus Mariota<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nTen<\/td>\n23-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nJameis Winston<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nTB<\/td>\n23-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nDrew Brees<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNO<\/td>\n38-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nTom Brady<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNE<\/td>\n40-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nMatthew Stafford<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDet<\/td>\n29-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nKirk Cousins<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nWAS<\/td>\n29-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nCam Newton<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCAR<\/td>\n28-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nBen Roethlisberger<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nPIT<\/td>\n35-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nPhilip Rivers<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAC<\/td>\n35-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nTyrod Taylor<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nBUF<\/td>\n28-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nCarson Wentz<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nPHI<\/td>\n24-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nEli Manning<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNYG<\/td>\n36-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nBlake Bortles<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nJAX<\/td>\n25-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nAndy Dalton<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCIN<\/td>\n29-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nJoe Flacco<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nBAL<\/td>\n32-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nJimmy Garoppolo<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNE<\/td>\n25-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nRyan Tannehill<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMIA<\/td>\n29-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nTeddy Bridgewater<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMIN<\/td>\n24-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nJared Goff<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAR<\/td>\n22-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nCody Kessler<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCLE<\/td>\n24-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nSam Bradford<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMIN<\/td>\n29-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nCarson Palmer<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nARI<\/td>\n37-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Skinny<\/strong>: \u00a0Dak Prescott<\/a><\/strong>‘s age, offensive line, and mobility elevate him into the top three. Matt Ryan<\/a><\/strong> may very well play into his late 30’s, but his skills will deteriorate quicker than a more athletic player like Aaron Rodgers<\/a><\/strong> or Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong>. Derek Carr<\/a><\/strong>‘s\u00a0passing offense and strong offensive line put him in the top five. He ranked fifth with 92 Red Zone passing attempts despite missing one game.<\/p>\n

Even if Brady plays just three more years, he must rate in the top ten even in dynasty leagues. Ben Roethlisberger<\/a><\/strong>‘s recent comments\u00a0about a possible retirement<\/a> moved him outside the top twelve. Tyrod Taylor<\/a><\/strong>, who led the position with 580 rushing yards, could be substantially higher if his offense improves or he lands on a different team (Denver would be ideal).\u00a0Jimmy Garoppolo<\/a><\/strong> rates ahead of the established Ryan Tannehill<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0because his potential ceiling is higher. Tannehill has proven to be an average NFL quarterback, with just 229.7 passing yards per game last\u00a0season.<\/p>\n

Running Back\u00a0Rankings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/td>\nPlayer<\/td>\nTeam<\/td>\nAge (Year-Months)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nEzekiel Elliott<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDal<\/td>\n22-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nDavid Johnson<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nAri<\/td>\n25-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nLe’Veon Bell<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nPit<\/td>\n25-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nJordan Howard<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nChi<\/td>\n22-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nMelvin Gordon<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAC<\/td>\n24-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nTodd Gurley<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAR<\/td>\n23-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nDevonta Freeman<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nAtl<\/td>\n25-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nLamar Miller<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nHou<\/td>\n26-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nDerrick Henry<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nTen<\/td>\n23-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nLeSean McCoy<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nBuf<\/td>\n29-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nJay Ajayi<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMia<\/td>\n24-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nCarlos Hyde<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nSF<\/td>\n25-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nMark Ingram<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNO<\/td>\n27-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nDeMarco Murray<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nTen<\/td>\n29-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nC.J. Prosise<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nSea<\/td>\n23-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nIsaiah Crowell<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCle<\/td>\n24-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nRobert Kelley<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nWas<\/td>\n24-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nJeremy Hill<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCin<\/td>\n24-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nSpencer Ware<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nKC<\/td>\n25-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nAmeer Abdullah<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDet<\/td>\n24-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nTevin Coleman<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nAtl<\/td>\n24-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nC.J. Anderson<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDen<\/td>\n26-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nJerick McKinnon<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMin<\/td>\n25-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nThomas Rawls<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nSea<\/td>\n24-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nLatavius Murray<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nOak<\/td>\n27-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nKenneth Dixon<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nBal<\/td>\n23-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nEddie Lacy<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nGB<\/td>\n27-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nPaul Perkins<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNYG<\/td>\n22-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nDion Lewis<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNE<\/td>\n26-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nTy Montgomery<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nGB<\/td>\n24-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/td>\nDuke Johnson<\/a> Jr.<\/strong><\/td>\nCle<\/td>\n23-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>\nGiovani Bernard<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCin<\/td>\n25-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>\nTheo Riddick<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDet<\/td>\n26-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/td>\nBilal Powell<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNYJ<\/td>\n28-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>\nT.J. Yeldon<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nJax<\/td>\n23-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36<\/td>\nLeGarrette Blount<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNE<\/td>\n30-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/td>\nJonathan Stewart<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCar<\/td>\n30-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/td>\nJalen Richard<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nOak<\/td>\n23-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/td>\nDevontae Booker<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDen<\/td>\n25-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\nCharles Sims<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nTB<\/td>\n26-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/td>\nAdrian Peterson<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMin<\/td>\n32-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42<\/td>\nFrank Gore<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nInd<\/td>\n34-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/td>\nDanny Woodhead<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAC<\/td>\n32-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/td>\nJames White<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNE<\/td>\n25-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/td>\nWendell Smallwood<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nPhi<\/td>\n23-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46<\/td>\nDeAndre Washington<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nOak<\/td>\n24-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47<\/td>\nMike Gillislee<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nBuf<\/td>\n26-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48<\/td>\nChris Ivory<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Jax<\/td>\n29-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49<\/td>\nJacquizz Rodgers<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nTB<\/td>\n27-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50<\/td>\nKenyan Drake<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMia<\/td>\n23-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Skinny<\/strong>: There is no debating the first three running backs. Ezekiel Elliott<\/a><\/strong> gets the nod after leading the league\u00a0with 1,632 rushing yards as a rookie. Very quietly, Bears rookie running back Jordan Howard<\/a><\/strong> finished second with 1,314 yards, so he\u00a0gets the fourth spot over the more fantasy productive Melvin Gordon<\/strong><\/a> (12 total touchdowns in only 13 games).<\/p>\n

In a PPR scoring league, Devonta Freeman<\/a><\/strong> is undervalued.\u00a0Freeman is only 25 years old, and finished fifth at the position with 54 receptions. Despite the presence of Tevin Coleman<\/a><\/strong>, Freeman ranked third with 53 Red Zone carries as well. If DeMarco Murray<\/a><\/strong> stumbles, Derrick Henry<\/a><\/strong> will gladly take the lead role in Tennessee behind an underrated offensive line. If Jamaal Charles<\/a><\/strong> is really finished?\u00a0Spencer Ware<\/a><\/strong> moves into the top twelve immediately. Ameer Abdullah<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0still has a great opportunity in a high -scoring Detroit offense.<\/p>\n

The question in Green Bay remains: Can\u00a0Ty Montgomery<\/a><\/strong> continue producing at a 5.97 yards per carry pace as a full time running back? Jalen Richard<\/a><\/strong> could inherit the goal line back duties in Oakland if Latavius Murray<\/a><\/strong> leaves. T.J. Yeldon<\/a><\/strong> should be much better, and hopefully a coaching change in Jacksonville helps. If\u00a0LeSean McCoy<\/strong><\/a> ever gets hurt, Mike Gillislee<\/a><\/strong> is a great later round flier. Wendell Smallwood<\/a><\/strong> is a quality lottery ticket.<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver\u00a0Rankings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/td>\nPlayer<\/td>\nTeam<\/td>\nAge (Year-Months)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nMike Evans<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nTB<\/td>\n24-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nOdell Beckham<\/a> Jr.<\/strong><\/td>\nNYG<\/td>\n24-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nJulio Jones<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nAtl<\/td>\n28-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nAntonio Brown<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nPit<\/td>\n29-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nAmari Cooper<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nOak<\/td>\n23-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nBrandin Cooks<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNO<\/td>\n23-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nA.J. Green<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCin<\/td>\n29-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nDez Bryant<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDal<\/td>\n28-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nT.Y. Hilton<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nInd<\/td>\n27-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nMichael Thomas<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNO<\/td>\n24-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nAllen Robinson<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nJax<\/td>\n24-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nSammy Watkins<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nBuf<\/td>\n24-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nDeAndre Hopkins<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nHou<\/td>\n25-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nAlshon Jeffery<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nChi<\/td>\n27-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nDemaryius Thomas<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDen<\/td>\n29-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nDonte Moncrief<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nInd<\/td>\n24-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nJordy Nelson<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nGB<\/td>\n32-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nKeenan Allen<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAC<\/td>\n25-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nStefon Diggs<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMin<\/td>\n23-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nDeVante Parker<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMia<\/td>\n24-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nDoug Baldwin<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nSea<\/td>\n28-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nSterling Shepard<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNYG<\/td>\n23-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nJamison Crowder<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nWas<\/td>\n24-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nJarvis Landry<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMia<\/td>\n24-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nCorey Coleman<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCle<\/td>\n23-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nTyler Lockett<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nSea<\/td>\n24-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nDavante Adams<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nGB<\/td>\n24-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nJosh Doctson<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nWas<\/td>\n24-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nMichael Crabtree<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nOak<\/td>\n29-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nTerrelle Pryor<\/a> Sr.<\/strong><\/td>\nCle<\/td>\n28-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/td>\nTyreek Hill<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nKC<\/td>\n23-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>\nRishard Matthews<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nTen<\/td>\n27-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>\nGolden Tate<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDet<\/td>\n29-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/td>\nJordan Matthews<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nPhi<\/td>\n25-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>\nTyrell Williams<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAC<\/td>\n25-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36<\/td>\nCameron Meredith<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nChi<\/td>\n24-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/td>\nJeremy Maclin<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nKC<\/td>\n29-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/td>\nMalcolm Mitchell<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNE<\/td>\n24-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/td>\nWill Fuller<\/a> V<\/strong><\/td>\nHou<\/td>\n23-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\nKelvin Benjamin<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCar<\/td>\n26-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/td>\nEmmanuel Sanders<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDen<\/td>\n30-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42<\/td>\nJulian Edelman<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNE<\/td>\n31-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/td>\nEric Decker<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNYJ<\/td>\n30-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/td>\nMartavis Bryant<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nPit<\/td>\n25-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/td>\nRandall Cobb<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nGB<\/td>\n27-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46<\/td>\nKenny Britt<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAR<\/td>\n28-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47<\/td>\nBreshad Perriman<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nBal<\/td>\n23-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48<\/td>\nTyler Boyd<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCin<\/td>\n22-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49<\/td>\nWillie Snead<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNO<\/td>\n24-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50<\/td>\nLarry Fitzgerald<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nAri<\/td>\n34-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51<\/td>\nMarvin Jones<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDet<\/td>\n27-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52<\/td>\nBrandon Marshall<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNYJ<\/td>\n33-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53<\/td>\nLaquon Treadwell<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMin<\/td>\n22-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
54<\/td>\nAdam Thielen<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMin<\/td>\n27-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55<\/td>\nRobby Anderson<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNYJ<\/td>\n24-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56<\/td>\nMichael Floyd<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNE<\/td>\n27-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57<\/td>\nTaylor Gabriel<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nAtl<\/td>\n26-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
58<\/td>\nEli Rogers<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nPit<\/td>\n24-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
59<\/td>\nDeSean Jackson<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nWas<\/td>\n30-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\nJosh Gordon<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCle<\/td>\n26-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
61<\/td>\nMohamed Sanu<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nAtl<\/td>\n28-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
62<\/td>\nChris Hogan<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNE<\/td>\n28-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
63<\/td>\nPhillip Dorsett<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nInd<\/td>\n24-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
64<\/td>\nJohn Brown<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nAri<\/td>\n27-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
65<\/td>\nTajae Sharpe<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nTen<\/td>\n22-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
66<\/td>\nDevin Funchess<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCar<\/td>\n23-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67<\/td>\nKenny Stills<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMia<\/td>\n25-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
68<\/td>\nMarqise Lee<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nJax<\/td>\n25-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
69<\/td>\nTavon Austin<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAR<\/td>\n26-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
70<\/td>\nJ.J. Nelson<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nAri<\/td>\n25-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
71<\/td>\nCole Beasley<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDal<\/td>\n28-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
72<\/td>\nAllen Hurns<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nJax<\/td>\n25-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
73<\/td>\nMike Wallace<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nBal<\/td>\n31-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
74<\/td>\nBraxton Miller<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nHou<\/td>\n24-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
75<\/td>\nLeonte Carroo<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMia<\/td>\n23-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Skinny<\/strong>: Mike Evans<\/a><\/strong> gets the top nod as the top dynasty wide receiver, having ranked first in Air Yards (1,146), Targets (171), and Target Share (30 percent) in 2016. Evans’ pairing with a young quarterback in Jameis Winston<\/a><\/strong>, rates among the best over the next five years. With Michael Crabtree<\/a><\/strong> turning 30 next season, Amari Cooper<\/a><\/strong> nabs the coveted fifth spot among this elite group. Two players not getting the attention they deserve are T.Y. Hilton<\/a><\/strong> and Michael Thomas<\/a><\/strong>. Hilton led the league with 1,448 receiving yards on the fourth most targets (155), while also rating second\u00a0in Air Yards, just 46 behind Evans. The best fact about rookie Michael Thomas? How about that he led all receivers with the best Air Yards\/Target (8.9 per target). As a rookie slot receiver, that is impressive.<\/p>\n

The next tier of receivers are characterized with poor quarterback play or injury concerns. Allen Robinson<\/a><\/strong> and DeAndre Hopkins<\/a><\/strong> were fantasy busts this season, but are still both 24 and 25 years old respectively. Stefon Diggs<\/a><\/strong> and Corey Coleman<\/a><\/strong> are younger than that, and showed flashes of greatness in poor offenses. Sterling Shepard<\/a><\/strong> could have a breakout season, especially if the Giants cut ties with Victor Cruz<\/a><\/strong>. If Terrelle Pryor<\/a><\/strong> leaves Cleveland, he could quickly vault into the top 20 depending on destination.<\/p>\n

Jordan Matthews<\/a><\/strong>, Tyrell Williams<\/a><\/strong>, and Cameron Meredith<\/a><\/strong> are all under 26 years old and possess explosive athleticism. Patriots rookie Malcolm Mitchell<\/a><\/strong> caught four touchdowns passes and played a fantastic second half of the Super Bowl. If the 25-year-old Martavis Bryant<\/a><\/strong> can stay on the field and keep Ben Roethlisberger for a few years, he would be in the top 25. Robby Anderson<\/a><\/strong>, the undrafted rookie out of Temple, is a great\u00a0lottery ticket. He runs a 4.41 40 yard dash, and is in the 75th percentile or above in Burst Score, Height-Adjusted Speed Score, and Catch Radius. Taylor Gabriel<\/a><\/strong> has found a home on the carpet in Atlanta, and fantasy owners will never give up on the mercurial, but lethally talented Josh Gordon<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tight End\u00a0Rankings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/td>\nPlayer<\/td>\nTeam<\/td>\nAge (Year-Months)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nRob Gronkowski<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNE<\/td>\n28-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nTravis Kelce<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nKC<\/td>\n27-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nHunter Henry<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAC<\/td>\n22-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nGreg Olsen<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCar<\/td>\n32-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nLadarius Green<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nPit<\/td>\n27-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nTyler Eifert<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCin<\/td>\n26-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nZach Ertz<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nPhi<\/td>\n26-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nEric Ebron<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDet<\/td>\n24-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nCameron Brate<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nTB<\/td>\n26-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nAustin Hooper<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nAtl<\/td>\n22-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nJordan Reed<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nWas<\/td>\n27-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nJimmy Graham<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nSea<\/td>\n30-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nKyle Rudolph<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMin<\/td>\n27-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nCoby Fleener<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNO<\/td>\n28-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nDelanie Walker<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nTen<\/td>\n33-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nJulius Thomas<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nJax<\/td>\n29-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nVance McDonald<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nSF<\/td>\n27-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nDwayne Allen<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nInd<\/td>\n27-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nC.J. Fiedorowicz<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nHou<\/td>\n25-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nMartellus Bennett<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNE<\/td>\n30-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nTyler Higbee<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAR<\/td>\n24-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nAntonio Gates<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLAC<\/td>\n37-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nJason Witten<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nDal<\/td>\n35-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nZach Miller<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nChi<\/td>\n32-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nAustin Seferian-Jenkins<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNYJ<\/td>\n24-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nClive Walford<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nOak<\/td>\n25-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nMaxx Williams<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nBal<\/td>\n23-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nDennis Pitta<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nBal<\/td>\n32-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nJack Doyle<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nInd<\/td>\n27-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nCharles Clay<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nBuf<\/td>\n28-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Given the underwhelming year Rob Gronkowski <\/a><\/strong>had, many fantasy owners will forget how dominant he was when healthy. Gronkowski ranked first among all tight ends with 21.6 yards per receptions, and still finished 20th in receiving yards despite playing roughly seven games. Travis Kelce <\/a><\/strong>had the breakout season many have been waiting for, finishing second among all tight ends in receptions (85) and first in receiving yards (1,125). Antonio Gates<\/a><\/strong> turns 37 this season, which means Hunter Henry<\/a><\/strong> will see an increase in playing time and targets. Henry ranked third in Red Zone receptions (11) and led the position with eight total touchdowns, four more than Kelce.<\/p>\n

Zach Ertz<\/a><\/strong>, Eric Ebron<\/a><\/strong>, and Cameron Brate<\/a><\/strong> are highly targeted players in good offenses. Don’t give up on Coby Fleener<\/a><\/strong> yet, as he will only be 28 years old and is in an offense that always scores points. Jordan Reed<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0‘s injury history is a huge red flag, with 18\u00a0missed games over his four NFL seasons. Very few tight ends possess\u00a0the metrics Austin Seferian-Jenkins<\/a><\/strong> does, and he just needs a good work ethic and a chance to produce. If Dennis Pitta<\/a><\/strong> gets hurt, Maxx Williams<\/a><\/strong> is the best lottery ticket in this group.<\/p>\n

Main Photo:<\/p>\n

\n
Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n