2011 Fantasy Playoff Rankings

Below are my fantasy playoff rankings. Because there are so many rules and variations for playoff fantasy leagues, this is just a general list.

The rankings are based on a traditional scoring system. Compensate for PPR and touchdown leagues accordingly.

Updated 1/6

2011 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Quarterbacks

1. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
2. Drew Brees, Saints
3. Tom Brady, Patriots
4. Eli Manning, Giants
5. Joe Flacco, Ravens
6. Matt Ryan, Falcons
7. Matthew Stafford, Lions
8. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
9. Tim Tebow, Broncos
10. Alex Smith, 49ers
11. T.J. Yates, Texans
12. Andy Dalton, Bengals

2011 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Running Backs

1. Ray Rice, Ravens
2. Arian Foster, Texans
3. Darren Sproles, Saints
4. Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants
5. Frank Gore, 49ers
6. Isaac Redman, Steelers
7. Ben Tate, Texans
8. Pierre Thomas, Saints
9. Chris Ivory, Saints
10. Willis McGahee, Broncos
11. Michael Turner, Falcons
12. Kevin Smith, Lions
13. Ryan Grant, Packers
14. James Starks, Packers
15. Stevan Ridley, Patriots
16. Cedric Benson, Bengals
17. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Patriots
18. Ricky Williams, Ravens
19. Brandon Jacobs, Giants

2011 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Wide Receivers

1. Greg Jennings, Packers
2. Jordy Nelson, Packers
3. Marques Colston, Saints
4. Wes Welker, Patriots
5. Victor Cruz, Giants
6. Hakeem Nicks, Giants
7. Calvin Johnson, Lions
8. Roddy White, Falcons
9. Julio Jones, Falcons
10. Antonio Brown, Steelers
11. Mike Wallace, Steelers
12. Michael Crabtree, 49ers
13. A.J. Green, Bengals
14. Andre Johnson, Texans
15. Demaryius Thomas, Broncos
16. Deion Branch, Patriots
17. James Jones, Packers
18. Mario Manningham, Giants
19. Anquan Boldin, Ravens
20. Torrey Smith, Ravens
21. Nate Burleson, Lions
22. Robert Meachem, Saints
23. Devery Henderson, Saints
24. Titus Young, Lions
25. Donald Driver, Packers
26. Kyle Williams, 49ers
27. Kevin Walter, Texans
28. Jacoby Jones, Texans
29. Lance Moore, Saints (injured)

2011 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Tight Ends

1. Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
2. Jimmy Graham, Saints
3. Aaron Hernandez, Patriots
4. Jermichael Finley, Packers
5. Vernon Davis, 49ers
6. Tony Gonzalez, Falcons
7. Heath Miller, Steelers
8. Owen Daniels, Texans
9. Jermaine Gresham, Bengals
10. Brandon Pettigrew, Lions
11. Ed Dickson, Ravens
12. Jake Ballard, Giants
13. James Casey, Texans

2011 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Defenses

1. Ravens
2. Steelers
3. Packers
4. 49ers
5. Texans
6. Saints
7. Giants
8. Patriots
9. Bengals
10. Falcons
11. Broncos
12. Lions

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