Fantasy football rankings 2024 - The 192 players who should be rostered - ESPN

We're closing in on the start of the 2024 NFL regular season, which means it's time for «The 192» for fantasy football.

What is «The 192»? Fantasy leagues come in all shapes in sizes, but many have settled into the vicinity of 12 teams and 16 roster spots. «The 192» is a list of the 192 players who should be drafted (and thus rostered) in a 12-team, 16-round, PPR league with relatively standard scoring and lineup settings. The players are technically listed in the order they should be drafted, though it's important to remember drafts are fluid and your decisions should be altered based on what's left on the board and your previous selections.

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What if you're in an eight-team league? Or a 16-teamer? The 192 can still help you win, but you'll certainly need to make tweaks in the middle to late rounds. For example, in a deeper league, you should identify cutoff points at certain positions to ensure you land a viable starter (perhaps you want to ensure you get one of the top 11 quarterbacks, or one of the top eight tight ends, or you want two of the top 22 running backs). In a shallower league, you may want to wait even longer at quarterback or tight end if you're comfortable with eight to 10 starters at that position.

The 192 should serve as a simple guide to help you maximize the value of your starting lineup while making the best possible decision in each round.

For a deeper look, check out Cheat Sheet Central.

1. Christian McCaffrey, SF, RB1

Should we be worried about McCaffrey at age 28 and coming off his fourth season of 300-plus touches in his career? Perhaps. But he's shown no sign of decline and remains the key cog in the 49ers' high-scoring