Since he took over as the starter late in the 2022 season, pundits have debated whether Brock Purdy is a product of the system he plays in or was overlooked when he was picked last in the 2022 NFL Draft. Regardless, his production has been undeniable and he continues to climb the 2024 Fantasy football rankings. Now that the 49ers have signed wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to an extension, Purdy could generate gaudy 2024 Fantasy football projections. Purdy averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt in 2023 and finished with 4,280 yards and 31 touchdowns through the air in 16 games. Where exactly does he belong in the 2024 Fantasy football QB rankings and should you target him in your Fantasy football 2024 drafts? If you’re looking for 2024 Fantasy football advice, be sure to check out the 2024 Fantasy football cheat sheets from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Top 2024 Fantasy football QB rankings
Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top three 2024 Fantasy football QB picks:
1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: Allen has been the top Fantasy football quarterback in three of the last four seasons and he finished second in the other year, so concerns about losing Stefon Diggs are likely overblown. Sure, the Bills might run the ball a little more after James Cook established himself last season but Allen is still a factor in that regard and he’ll continue to dominate the short-yardage touchdown opportunities.
2. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles: Like Allen, Hurts establishes a comfortable baseline from a Fantasy perspective by dominating goal-line work and as a capable scrambler. Meanwhile, he continues to improve as a passer and Philadelphia has entrusted him with more responsibility from the pocket every year. His 538 pass attempts last season were a career-high and he also produced career-highs in passing yards (3,858) and passing touchdowns (23).
3. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: Jackson’s unbelievable athleticism has been present since he entered the league but new Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken appeared to unlock something in Jackson as a passer. He completed 67.2% of his attempts for 3,678 yards (both career-highs) last season on his way to winning a second NFL MVP. With Mark Andrews healthy again, the Baltimore passing offense should be even better in 2024. See more top QBs here.
Top 2024 Fantasy football RB rankings
Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top three 2024 Fantasy football RB picks:
1. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers: Running backs come with built-in injury concerns that make some managers uneasy, but don’t overthink it if you’re picking first overall. McCaffrey outscored every other running back in CBS Sports PPR leagues by at least 100 points in 2023 and that’s the sort of league-winning value you’re looking for from that position in the draft.
2. Breece Hall, New York Jets: Hall spent the first four weeks on a pitch count after tearing his ACL as a rookie and was the focal point of every defense he faced with Aaron Rodgers out. However, he still finished second in scoring among Fantasy football running backs. Now Rodgers is back and that should mean smoother sailing for Hall and the Jets as a team.
3. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles: Barkley played behind one of the worst offensive lines in football, missed three games and played in an offense that posed almost no threat down the field. However, he still produced 1,242 scrimmage yards and scored 10 touchdowns. Now he’ll play behind one of the league’s best offensive lines and is surrounded by elite skill-position players, so the model loves the upside here. See more top RBs here.
Top 2024 Fantasy football WR rankings
Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top three 2024 Fantasy football WR picks:
1. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys: Lamb signed a lucrative four-year, $136 million contract extension with the Cowboys after a stellar season in 2023. The fourth-year wideout finished the regular season with a 135-1,749-12 line on 181 targets while adding 113 rushing yards and two more touchdowns on 14 carries last season. From Week 8 on, Lamb averaged 12.6 targets per game in 2023, a big reason why SportsLine’s model has him ranked as the No. 1 wideout heading into 2024.
2. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins: Hill led the NFL in receiving yards a season ago with 1,799 yards. He has now topped the 1,700-yard mark in back-to-back seasons. He also led the league with 13 receiving touchdowns a season ago and he’ll be heavily featured in Mike McDaniel’s offense again in 2024.
3. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions: St. Brown averaged a career-high 20.7 PPR points per game in 2023, and he’s scored at least 16.7 PPR points per game in each of the past two seasons. He had the best season of his career in 2023, catching 119 passes for 1,515 yards and 10 touchdowns. St. Brown has shown continual improvement during his first three NFL seasons, and there is no reason why he cannot challenge Lamb and Hill atop the 2024 Fantasy football rankings. See more top WRs here.
Top 2024 Fantasy football TE rankings
Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top three 2024 Fantasy football TE picks:
1. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs: At a position that has thinned for years, Kelce is as reliable as they come. He hasn’t missed more than two games in a season since 2013 and he’s made eight consecutive Pro Bowls, averaging 96 catches for just under 1,200 yards and eight touchdowns during that span.
2. Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions: LaPorta burst onto the scene in his rookie season, catching 86 passes for 889 yards and leading all tight ends with 10 touchdown receptions. Now that he’s established in Dan Campbell’s offense, he’ll rarely leave the field in 2024 and could even improve upon those numbers in his sophomore campaign.
3. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens: Andrews missed seven games with a cracked fibula in 2023 but he’ll return to the lineup in 2024 where he’ll be a critical piece in a great offense. Andrews’ red-zone target share was a staggering 37.8% when he was on the field in 2023 and he’ll be a threat to replicate his 2021 numbers if he can stay healthy (107 catches for 1,361 yards and nine scores). See more top TEs here.
How to find proven 2024 Fantasy football rankings, advice
Now that you know who the top three at each position are, you’ll want to see the full Fantasy football rankings 2024 and cheat sheets from SportsLine. The model has identified a stunner in the top 10 at running back, and knowing who it is can give you a huge edge in your league. Head to SportsLine now to get 2024 Fantasy football cheat sheets.
So who should you target in your 2024 Fantasy football rankings? And which RB shocks the NFL with a top-10 performance? Visit SportsLine now to get 2024 Fantasy Football cheat sheets for every single position, all from the model that has a history of making league-winning calls, and find out.
