10-29-2021, 01:54 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-10-2021, 05:39 PM by Crunk. Edited 2 times in total.)
Unfortunately I'm going to be rushing these out as the fantasy drafts are starting a little bit sooner than I've expected and I've been playing catchup doing analysis on last season. I'm not going to write up a ton of information on all of my picks for time's sake. Additionally, they probably aren't going to be as thought out as I would like due to how early the drafts are starting up in relation to S32. As I'm typing this the draft has yet to be shown, regression isn't due, send down decisions haven't been made, etc. Basically the rosters aren't 100% finalized so a few things might change after all that stuff happens, but it shouldn't have a profound impact on the rankings.
Running Backs:
Tier 1:
Cobra Kai
In my opinion, both of these guys are proven and have no question marks coming into the season. Definitely the safest top end running backs to take. (EDIT: moved Goat Tank to Tier 2 post trade)
Tier 2:
Goat Tank
Jay Cue Jr.
Deadly Memes
Jay Cue is coming off of a great season but there is a big question mark of QB play for Yellowknife next season as well as regression among the WRs. Arizona should bounce back a little bit from last season and due to regression, Memes should be more of a legit RB 1 for the Outlaws since Nakamura is being hit harder by regression.
Tier 3:
Jamar Lackson
Drip Dad
Madison Hayes
Busch Goose
Dante King
Tatsu Nakamura
Mike Rotchburns
A lot of these guys have pretty high potential for S32, but aren't sure bets so that's why they are in this tier. The RBs in this tier are either regressing pretty hard, in shared backfields, or are a part of questionable offenses. I think by the end of the season there might be a couple of duds from this tier, but there is the potential for multiple top 5 RBs.
Tier 4:
Zoe Watts
Jim the Vampire
Lonnie Jackson
Captain Rogers
Tre'Darius J'Vathon
Rejoignez LOrdreSombre
Zoe Watts is a surprising name to see in this tier after being a top tier RB coming into S31, but Jim the Vampire is up and coming and the Austin offense should see a bit of a downtick overall after losing Videl-San. Lonnie Jackson has a ton of potential if Philly runs the ball more than they did last season.
Wide Receivers:
Tier 1:
Eleven Kendrick-Watts
Raphael Delacour
Jake Fencik
Mark Walker
Cmon Skiuuup
Coming off of an Ultimus championship and having little regression in the offense, Honolulu might explode this season offensively and Kendrick-Watts would be the primary beneficiary of that. Delacour and Fencik should lead crowded receiving corps as they did last season, but that shouldn't stop them from producing. Walker and Skiuuup will be guaranteed WR1's on their teams.
Tier 2:
Luke Quick
Jackson Kingston
Zach Crossley
Tugg Speedman
Some high TPE wide receivers here in this tier on teams with QBs that aren't quite at their peak.
Tier 3:
Killian Chambers
Darren Pama
Bayley Cowabunga
Tsuyu Asui
Cole Maxwell
Taro Raimon
Kai Sakura
A lot of WRs in tier 3 that are in shared receiving corps where they won't see the vast majority of their teams targets but should get enough to produce. The only one who doesn't fit that mold is Cowabunga who is being thrust into the WR 1 role in Austin after Videl-San retired.
Quarterbacks:
Tier 1:
Ryan Negs
Mattathias Caliban
The top 2 producers last season, no reason to think they don't end up top 2 again, but don't expect Caliban to have quite as good of a season in S32 as S31.
Tier 2:
Joliet Christ Jr.
Dexter Zaylren
Jackie Daytona
Gimmy Jaroppolo
Charlemagne Cortez
Some up and coming QBs here that I think take the next step to consistent fantasy production such as Christ, Zaylren, and Jaroppolo. Also a couple of really good QBs coming off down seasons relative to expectations in Dayonta and Cortez.
Tight Ends:
Tier 1:
Mario Messi
Sal Ami
Makoa Mahi'ai
Coming off of a bunch of tight end retirements last season we have some new names making their way to the rankings like Sal Ami the TE 4 last year in a very good offense. Messi saw the retirement of Angler and some opportunity for more targets. The entirety of Baltimore's offense is on the rise and Mahi'ai could take advantage.
Tier 2:
Borgo San Lorenzo
Buffalo Hunter
Adam Spencer
Nick L. Back
A lot of different tight ends could have made their way into this tier, it was a tough tier to create and some dart throws being made as a lot of these guys have some question marks regarding their team or role.
Kickers:
Tier 1:
Jacob Small
Lux Opal
Cade York
Kicking is all about field goal attempts and getting those opportunities, this is more about the team than the kicker. I'm betting on these 3 offenses to produce among the most scoring opportunities.
Tier 2:
Sam Sidekick
Jean-Jacques Leroy
Freddy Bly
Same as tier 1, this is just about picking offenses that will produce the most kicking opportunities.
Defense:
Tier 1:
Philadelphia Liberty
Sarasota Sailfish
Berlin Fire Salamanders
I think defense fantasy production is driven primarily by sacks and then by turnovers with interceptions being more predictive than fumble recoveries. So quite simply I think these defenses will get after the QB and have good secondaries.
Tier 2:
Chicago Butchers
Austin Copperheads
Colorado Yeti
Same as tier 1, sacks and interceptions are the goals and these teams have good pass rushers and secondaries.
Offensive Line:
Tier 1:
Alexander Franklin
Stumpy Jones
Cade Williams
Offensive line is tough because if a player is being lined up at G instead of T their fantasy production will be in the tanks. These 3 were among the highest scorers in S31 but keep an eye out to make sure they line up at T and also take a look at their teammates too.
Tier 2:
Icebox Riposte
Jaja Ding Dong
Emperor de Pengu
Same as tier 1, make sure these guys are lining up at T and not G.
Good luck and if you win TPE after reading my rankings, you are legally obligated to donate a portion of your TPE winnings to me.
Running Backs:
Tier 1:
Cobra Kai
In my opinion, both of these guys are proven and have no question marks coming into the season. Definitely the safest top end running backs to take. (EDIT: moved Goat Tank to Tier 2 post trade)
Tier 2:
Goat Tank
Jay Cue Jr.
Deadly Memes
Jay Cue is coming off of a great season but there is a big question mark of QB play for Yellowknife next season as well as regression among the WRs. Arizona should bounce back a little bit from last season and due to regression, Memes should be more of a legit RB 1 for the Outlaws since Nakamura is being hit harder by regression.
Tier 3:
Jamar Lackson
Drip Dad
Madison Hayes
Busch Goose
Dante King
Tatsu Nakamura
Mike Rotchburns
A lot of these guys have pretty high potential for S32, but aren't sure bets so that's why they are in this tier. The RBs in this tier are either regressing pretty hard, in shared backfields, or are a part of questionable offenses. I think by the end of the season there might be a couple of duds from this tier, but there is the potential for multiple top 5 RBs.
Tier 4:
Zoe Watts
Jim the Vampire
Lonnie Jackson
Captain Rogers
Tre'Darius J'Vathon
Rejoignez LOrdreSombre
Zoe Watts is a surprising name to see in this tier after being a top tier RB coming into S31, but Jim the Vampire is up and coming and the Austin offense should see a bit of a downtick overall after losing Videl-San. Lonnie Jackson has a ton of potential if Philly runs the ball more than they did last season.
Wide Receivers:
Tier 1:
Eleven Kendrick-Watts
Raphael Delacour
Jake Fencik
Mark Walker
Cmon Skiuuup
Coming off of an Ultimus championship and having little regression in the offense, Honolulu might explode this season offensively and Kendrick-Watts would be the primary beneficiary of that. Delacour and Fencik should lead crowded receiving corps as they did last season, but that shouldn't stop them from producing. Walker and Skiuuup will be guaranteed WR1's on their teams.
Tier 2:
Luke Quick
Jackson Kingston
Zach Crossley
Tugg Speedman
Some high TPE wide receivers here in this tier on teams with QBs that aren't quite at their peak.
Tier 3:
Killian Chambers
Darren Pama
Bayley Cowabunga
Tsuyu Asui
Cole Maxwell
Taro Raimon
Kai Sakura
A lot of WRs in tier 3 that are in shared receiving corps where they won't see the vast majority of their teams targets but should get enough to produce. The only one who doesn't fit that mold is Cowabunga who is being thrust into the WR 1 role in Austin after Videl-San retired.
Quarterbacks:
Tier 1:
Ryan Negs
Mattathias Caliban
The top 2 producers last season, no reason to think they don't end up top 2 again, but don't expect Caliban to have quite as good of a season in S32 as S31.
Tier 2:
Joliet Christ Jr.
Dexter Zaylren
Jackie Daytona
Gimmy Jaroppolo
Charlemagne Cortez
Some up and coming QBs here that I think take the next step to consistent fantasy production such as Christ, Zaylren, and Jaroppolo. Also a couple of really good QBs coming off down seasons relative to expectations in Dayonta and Cortez.
Tight Ends:
Tier 1:
Mario Messi
Sal Ami
Makoa Mahi'ai
Coming off of a bunch of tight end retirements last season we have some new names making their way to the rankings like Sal Ami the TE 4 last year in a very good offense. Messi saw the retirement of Angler and some opportunity for more targets. The entirety of Baltimore's offense is on the rise and Mahi'ai could take advantage.
Tier 2:
Borgo San Lorenzo
Buffalo Hunter
Adam Spencer
Nick L. Back
A lot of different tight ends could have made their way into this tier, it was a tough tier to create and some dart throws being made as a lot of these guys have some question marks regarding their team or role.
Kickers:
Tier 1:
Jacob Small
Lux Opal
Cade York
Kicking is all about field goal attempts and getting those opportunities, this is more about the team than the kicker. I'm betting on these 3 offenses to produce among the most scoring opportunities.
Tier 2:
Sam Sidekick
Jean-Jacques Leroy
Freddy Bly
Same as tier 1, this is just about picking offenses that will produce the most kicking opportunities.
Defense:
Tier 1:
Philadelphia Liberty
Sarasota Sailfish
Berlin Fire Salamanders
I think defense fantasy production is driven primarily by sacks and then by turnovers with interceptions being more predictive than fumble recoveries. So quite simply I think these defenses will get after the QB and have good secondaries.
Tier 2:
Chicago Butchers
Austin Copperheads
Colorado Yeti
Same as tier 1, sacks and interceptions are the goals and these teams have good pass rushers and secondaries.
Offensive Line:
Tier 1:
Alexander Franklin
Stumpy Jones
Cade Williams
Offensive line is tough because if a player is being lined up at G instead of T their fantasy production will be in the tanks. These 3 were among the highest scorers in S31 but keep an eye out to make sure they line up at T and also take a look at their teammates too.
Tier 2:
Icebox Riposte
Jaja Ding Dong
Emperor de Pengu
Same as tier 1, make sure these guys are lining up at T and not G.
Good luck and if you win TPE after reading my rankings, you are legally obligated to donate a portion of your TPE winnings to me.