Receptions are a big thing -- but not the only thing -- in P

Receptions are a big thing -- but not the only thing -- in PPR leagues. Yards and touchdowns still matter most, so even though someone like Derrick Henry moves down in our fantasy RB PPR rankings, he still has plenty of value. Julio Teheran Jersey Likewise, reception-machines likeTarik Cohen and James Whitemove up, but they're not suddenly elite running backs. Keeping a balance between "traditional" workhorse backs and receiving specialists can give you a good blend of consistency and upside, as well as help you find the right sleepers and breakout candidates.The subtle movers in the top tier can be easy to overlook. Everyone knows Alvin Kamara is an elite receiver, but Kenyan Drake is a po sible breakout candidate who can be had for a slightly lower cost. Drake averaged 5.5 targets and 3.7 receptions in six games with the Cardinals last year. That averages to just under 59 receptions over a 16-game season, which would have tied him for ninth among all RBs last year. With Kyler Murray a year more experienced and Drake having a full offseason in the Cardinals system, it's entirely po sible that number increases even more.2020 STANDARD FANTASY RANKINGS: | | | | | | | On the flip side you have Leonard Fournette, who surprised almost everyone with 76 receptions last season. That number is likely to come down this year on a new team with a proven receiving back in Dare Ogunbowale. However, if owners are just looking at last year's stats, Fournette could be overvalued in PPR leagues.2020 PPR RANKINGS: | | | Along those lines, it's important to know which back in a committee will be the preferred pa s-catcher. Again, this doesn't mean they'll have more value, but it might mean they have more value than most realize. We prefer Phillip Lindsay to Melvin Gordon in standard leagues, but Gordon should have the edge in PPR formats. Similarly, we prefer JK Dobbinsto Mark Bobby Cox Jersey Ingram, James White to Sony Michel, Matt Breida to Jordan Howard,and Antonio Gibson to any other Washington back in PPR. It's po sible touchdowns will ultimately give the latter halves of those duos more value, but if carries are relatively close, then we'll stick with the far superior receivers in PPR formats. Given the ages/relative mediocrity of some of the veteran backs, we foresee more of an overall workload split than many think.2020 FANTASY SLEEPERS: | | | | | Regardle s, having a few "receiving backs" gives your team a higher floor in PPR leagues, as they're not totally reliant on touchdowns, heavy workloads, or big plays. You'll have to deal with the occasional dud, but that's true of most players at most positions. Ideally you'd have a team full of Saquon Barkley's and Christian McCaffrey's, but since that isn't po sible, you have to crunch the numbers and look for advantages where you can find them.We'll continue to update our RB PPR rankings throughout the preseason. Check back for updates. For our standard RB rankings and player analysis, click here.DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: 2020 Fantasy RB PPR RankingsThe following rankings are for full-point PPR leagues. DRAFT STRATEGY AND RANKINGS TIERS:
| RankPlayer1Christian McCaffrey, Panthers2Saquon Barkley, Giants3Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys4Alvin Kamara, Saints5Dalvin Cook, Vikings6Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs7Derrick Henry, Titans8Nick Chubb, Browns9Kenyan Drake, Cardinals10Austin Ekeler, Chargers11Josh Jacobs, Raiders12Joe Mixon, Bengals13Aaron Jones, Packers14Chris Carson, Seahawks15Miles Sanders, Eagles16LeVeon Bell, Jets17Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers18James Conner, Steelers19Todd Gurley, Falcons20David Johnson, Texans21Devin Singletary, Bills22David Montgomery, Bears23JK Dobbins, Ravens24Mark Ingram, Ravens25Cam Akers, Rams26Raheem Mostert, 49ers27Jonathan Taylor, Colts28D'Andre Swift, Lions29Melvin Gordon, Broncos30Tevin Coleman, 49ers31Kareem Hunt, Browns32James White, Patriots33Antonio Gibson, Washington34Phillip Lindsay, Broncos35Marlon Mack, Colts36Kerryon Johnson, Lions37Matt Breida, Dolphins38Tarik Cohen, Bears39Duke Johnson, John Smoltz Jersey Texans40Chris Thompson, Jaguars41Boston Scott, Eagles42Zack Mo s, Bills43Sony Michel, Patriots44Jordan Howard, Dolphins45Latavius Murray, Saints46Darrell Henderson, Rams47Alexander Mattison, Vikings48Darrel Williams, Chiefs49Ryquell Armstead, Jaguars50Chase Edmonds, Cardinals51Ito Smith, Falcons52Justin Jackson, Chargers53Jerick McKinnon, 49ers54Jalen Richard, Raiders55Devine Ozigbo, Jaguars56Joshua Kelley, Chargers57Tony Pollard, Cowboys58Nyheim Hines, Colts59Darrynton Evans, Titans60James Robinson, Jaguars61Carlos Hyde, Seahawks62Malcolm Brown, Rams63Jamaal Williams, Packers64Giovani Bernard, Bengals65Bryce Love, Washington66Damien Harris, Patriots67AJ Dillon, Packers68Adrian Peterson, Lions69Ronald Jones II, Buccaneers70Darwin Thompson, Chiefs71La'Mical Perrine, Jets72Dion Lewis, Giants73Justice Hill, Ravens74Devontae Booker, Raiders75Benny Snell Jr., Steelers76Frank Gore, Jets77Royce Freeman, Broncos78Rashaad Penny, Seahawks79Gus Edwards, Ravens80Peyton Barber, Washington81Anthony McFarland Jr., Steelers82Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Buccaneers83Mike Davis, Panthers84Ryan Nall, Bears