Receptions and targets are always important when putting together fantasy WR rankings, but in PPR leagues, they obviously take extra precedent. That doesn't mean 'possession' receivers are suddenly worth more than big-play, high-touchdown pass-catchers, but they certainly move up sleeper lists and draft cheat sheets in even half-point PPR formats.
Michael Thomas is the easy call as the top-ranked receiver after catching 149 balls last year, but DeAndre Hopkins, who was tied for second with 104 catches, could challenge him even more this year. Arizona's uptempo offense will likely be throwing often, and Hopkins is set to receive the bulk of the targets. But the top tier isn't where most fantasy owners have questions. Even big-play, lower-catch guys like Tyreek Hill and Kenny Golladay will have immense value. It's the second and third tiers where things get more interesting.
Taylor is one of 29 wide receivers who have seen at least 15% of their teams’ total targets whilst playing at least 25% of their snaps in the slot. Taylor ranks No. 6 with 2.36 fantasy points. Furthermore, receivers who have led a Philip Rivers-headed offense in percentage of routes run from the slot have all gone on to lead their team in PPR fantasy points over that same span.
DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2020 cheat sheet
Keenan Allen, D.J. Moore, Allen Robinson, and Robert Woods are among the notable risers from our standard rankings, and while all three showed their PPR bona fides last year, it's important to note that the first three will likely have new quarterbacks throwing to them this year (we're projecting Nick Foles wins the Bears starting job). That's not necessarily a bad thing, especially for Moore and Robinson, but in Allen's case, it could lead to fewer targets and timing issues. That's also true for third-tier risers Julian Edelman and Tyler Boyd, though we expect fellow riser Emmanuel Sanders to flourish even more in New Orleans.
- Since entering the fantasy-circles, though, Fulgham has scored at least 12.3 PPR points, with back-to-back games of 19+ in Weeks 5 and 6 topping at 31.2 PPR points in W5 (31/10/152/1).
- CeeDee Lamb, DAL (at BAL) - The Ravens defense has been tough on slot receivers, allowing just one touchdown catch to the position this season. Marvin Jones Jr., DET (at CHI) - The Bears have been.
2020 PPR RANKINGS:
Running back | Tight end | Superflex | Top 200
Some fantasy owners go too far in favoring high-target receivers. While you'll often get more week-to-week consistency with Jamison Crowder or Curtis Samuel as your WR4, you'll miss out on those monster three-catch, 100-yard games from someone like Mecole Hardman or DeSean Jackson. You never know when you'll need a home run hitter, especially during the bye weeks, so don't be shy about drafting one or two big-play guys. You can often find them at a value during your PPR draft.
2020 STANDARD FANTASY RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker | Superflex | Top 200
We'll continue to update our WR PPR rankings throughout the preseason, so check back for the latest movement. For our standard WR rankings and player analysis, click here.
2020 FANTASY SLEEPERS:
Fantasy Points Against Slot Receivers
6 QBs | 16 RBs | 14 WRs | 10 TEs | 5 D/STs | One from each team
Top Fantasy Slot Receivers
2020 Fantasy WR PPR Rankings
Nfl Fantasy Slot Receivers
The following rankings are for full-point PPR leagues.
DRAFT STRATEGY AND RANKINGS TIERS:
Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Michael Thomas, Saints |
| 2 | DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals |
| 3 | Julio Jones, Falcons |
| 4 | Davante Adams, Packers |
| 5 | Chris Godwin, Buccaneers |
| 6 | Tyreek Hill, Chiefs |
| 7 | Cooper Kupp, Rams |
| 8 | Amari Cooper, Cowboys |
| 9 | Odell Beckham Jr., Browns |
| 10 | JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers |
| 11 | Adam Thielen, Vikings |
| 12 | Kenny Golladay, Lions |
| 13 | Mike Evans, Buccaneers |
| 14 | Keenan Allen, Chargers |
| 15 | Tyler Lockett, Seahawks |
| 16 | Courtland Sutton, Broncos |
| 17 | D.J. Moore, Panthers |
| 18 | A.J. Brown, Titans |
| 19 | DJ Chark, Jaguars |
| 20 | Robert Woods, Rams |
| 21 | Allen Robinson, Bears |
| 22 | Stefon Diggs, Bills |
| 23 | DeVante Parker, Dolphins |
| 24 | Calvin Ridley, Falcons |
| 25 | Jarvis Landry, Browns |
| 26 | Julian Edelman, Patriots |
| 27 | Emmanuel Sanders, Saints |
| 28 | T.Y. Hilton, Colts |
| 29 | Terry McLaurin, Washington |
| 30 | DK Metcalf, Seahawks |
| 31 | Golden Tate, Giants |
| 32 | Will Fuller V, Texans |
| 33 | Marquise Brown, Ravens |
| 34 | Tyler Boyd, Bengals |
| 35 | Brandin Cooks, Texans |
| 36 | John Brown, Bills |
| 37 | Christian Kirk, Cardinals |
| 38 | Jamison Crowder, Jets |
| 39 | Deebo Samuel, 49ers |
| 40 | A.J. Green, Bengals |
| 41 | Marvin Jones, Lions |
| 42 | Michael Gallup, Cowboys |
| 43 | Diontae Johnson, Steelers |
| 44 | Darius Slayton, Giants |
| 45 | DeSean Jackson, Eagles |
| 46 | Mike Williams, Chargers |
| 47 | Anthony Miller, Bears |
| 48 | CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys |
| 49 | Sterling Shepard, Giants |
| 50 | Curtis Samuel, Panthers |
| 51 | Mecole Hardman, Chiefs |
| 52 | Henry Ruggs III, Raiders |
| 53 | Jerry Jeudy, Broncos |
| 54 | N'Keal Harry, Patriots |
| 55 | Preston Williams, Dolphins |
| 56 | Allen Lazard, Packers |
| 57 | Justin Jefferson, Vikings |
| 58 | Van Jefferson, Rams |
| 59 | Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals |
| 60 | Michael Pittman Jr., Colts |
| 61 | Hunter Renfrow, Raiders |
| 62 | Cole Beasley, Bills |
| 63 | Dede Westbrook, Jaguars |
| 64 | J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Eagles |
| 65 | Robby Anderson, Panthers |
| 66 | Breshad Perriman, Jets |
| 67 | Sammy Watkins, Chiefs |
| 68 | Alshon Jeffery, Eagles |
| 69 | James Washington, Steelers |
| 70 | Randall Cobb, Texans |
| 71 | Scotty Miller, Buccaneers |
| 72 | John Hightower, Eagles |
| 73 | Kendrick Bourne, 49ers |
| 74 | Bryan Edwards, Raiders |
| 75 | Russell Gage, Falcons |
| 76 | Corey Davis, Titans |
| 77 | Parris Campbell, Colts |
| 78 | Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers |
| 79 | Tee Higgins, Bengals |
| 80 | Kenny Stills, Texans |
| 81 | Danny Amendola, Lions |
| 82 | Denzel Mims, Jets |
| 83 | Nelson Agholor, Raiders |
| 84 | Devin Duvernay, Ravens |
| 85 | Miles Boykin, Ravens |
| 86 | Olabisi Johnson, Vikings |
| 87 | Laviska Shenault Jr., Jaguars |
| 88 | KJ Hamler, Broncos |
| 89 | Jalen Guyton, 49ers |
| 90 | Tre'Quan Smith, Saints |
| 91 | John Ross III, Bengals |
| 92 | Steven Sims, Washington |
| 93 | Josh Reynolds, Rams |
| 94 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Packers |
| 95 | Zach Pascal, Colts |
| 96 | Tajae Sharpe, Vikings |
| 97 | Chase Claypool, Steelers |
| 98 | Jalen Reagor, Eagles |
| 99 | Joe Reed, Chargers |