The Fern’s PPR Preseason Rankings: RBs and WRs
These are my initial Point Per Reception (PPR) rankings for the season for running backs and wide receivers. I didn’t include the tight end position because that list seemed accurate for both formats. PPR leagues present owners more flexibility with their lineups, especially at the RB position. My rankings for all positions can be seen here.
Strength of Schedule (SOS) was taken from CBSsports.com where lower the number means a more favorable schedule. (1= easiest, 32= hardest)

RUNNING BACKS:
There won’t be too drastic of a change at the top of this list, but 3rd down backs in pass-happy offenses are valuable in PPR formats vs. standard and escalate certain ones into the top 20 (Powell & Woodhead). I will dive deeper into where to target these check-down specialists in drafts in the coming weeks when I go thru positional breakdowns.

WIDE RECEIVERS:
Much like the running backs, the top of the wide receivers list received little movement with some shake ups as we move down the board. You will see the rise of high-volume, low touchdown receivers like Landry, Tate, and Edelman, and the fall of some touchdown relying players such inBenjamin and Marshall.

I’d suggest drafting at least one player from the Landry/Edelman mold to serve as a safe 10–14 points every week in PPR leagues based off their consistency in putting up at least 5 catches for 50 yards.


