2012 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 1/9

2012 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Quarterbacks

Round 2:

1. Peyton Manning, Broncos
2. Tom Brady, Patriots
3. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
4. Colin Kaepernick, 49ers
5. Matt Ryan, Falcons
6. Russell Wilson, Seahawks
7. Matt Schaub, Texans
8. Joe Flacco, Ravens

Round 1:

1. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
2. Peyton Manning, Broncos
3. Tom Brady, Patriots
4. Colin Kaepernick, 49ers
5. Russell Wilson, Seahawks
6. Robert Griffin, Redskins
7. Matt Ryan, Falcons
8. Matt Schaub, Texans
9. Andrew Luck, Colts
10. Joe Flacco, Ravens
11. Andy Dalton, Bengals
12. Christian Ponder, Vikings

2012 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Running Backs

Round 2:

1. Stevan Ridley, Patriots
2. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks
3. Knowshon Moreno, Broncos
4. Frank Gore, 49ers
5. Arian Foster, Texans
6. Ray Rice, Ravens
7. DuJuan Harris, Packers
8. Michael Turner, Falcons
9. Danny Woodhead, Patriots
10. Bernard Pierce, Ravens
11. Jacquizz Rodgers, Falcons
12. LaMichael James, 49ers
13. Lance Ball, Broncos
14. Ronnie Hillman, Broncos
15. Ben Tate, Texans
16. Shane Vereen, Patriots
17. Alex Green, Packers
18. Robert Turbin, Seahawks

Round 1:

1. Arian Foster, Texans
2. Adrian Peterson, Vikings
3. Ray Rice, Ravens
4. Frank Gore, 49ers
5. Knowshon Moreno, Broncos
6. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks
7. Alfred Morris, Redskins
8. Stevan Ridley, Patriots
9. Michael Turner, Falcons
10. Vick Ballard, Colts
11. Danny Woodhead, Patriots
12. DuJuan Harris, Packers
13. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Bengals
14. Jacquizz Rodgers, Falcons
15. Ben Tate, Texans
16. LaMichael James, 49ers
17. Bernard Pierce, Ravens
18. Shane Vereen, Patriots
19. Alex Green, Packers
20. Evan Royster, Redskins
21. Robert Turbin, Seahawks
22. Lance Ball, Broncos
23. Ronnie Hillman, Broncos

2012 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Wide Receivers

Round 2:

1. Eric Decker, Broncos
2. Demaryius Thomas, Broncos
3. Wes Welker, Patriots
4. Randall Cobb, Packers
5. Julio Jones, Falcons
6. Michael Crabtree, 49ers
7. Roddy White, Falcons
8. Greg Jennings, Packers
9. James Jones, Packers
10. Brandon Lloyd, Patriots
11. Andre Johnson, Texans
12. Anquan Boldin, Ravens
13. Torrey Smith, Ravens
14. Golden Tate, Seahawks
15. Brandon Stokley, Broncos
16. Jordy Nelson, Packers
17. Kevin Walter, Texans
18. Sidney Rice, Seahawks
19. Harry Douglas, Falcons
20. Randy Moss, 49ers

Round 1:

1. Eric Decker, Broncos
2. Demaryius Thomas, Broncos
3. Andre Johnson, Texans
4. Wes Welker, Patriots
5. Randall Cobb, Packers
6. Julio Jones, Falcons
7. Michael Crabtree, 49ers
8. Roddy White, Falcons
9. Greg Jennings, Packers
10. Jordy Nelson, Packers
11. Brandon Lloyd, Patriots
12. James Jones, Packers
13. A.J. Green, Bengals
14. Torrey Smith, Ravens
15. Anquan Boldin, Ravens
16. Pierre Garcon, Redskins
17. Reggie Wayne, Colts
18. Santana Moss, Redskins
19. TY Hilton, Colts
20. Golden Tate, Seahawks
21. Andrew Hawkins, Bengals
22. Jarius Wright, Vikings
23. Brandon Stokley, Broncos
24. Kevin Walter, Texans
25. Sidney Rice, Seahawks
26. Harry Douglas, Falcons
27. Randy Moss, 49ers

2012 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Tight Ends

Round 2:

1. Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
2. Aaron Hernandez, Patriots
3. Tony Gonzalez, Falcons
4. Jermichael Finley, Packers
5. Owen Daniels, Texans
6. Dennis Pitta, Ravens
7. Vernon Davis, 49ers
8. Jacob Tamme, Broncos
9. Joel Dreessen, Broncos
10. Zach Miller, Seahawks
11. Ed Dickson, Ravens
12. James Casey, Texans

Round 1:

1. Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
2. Aaron Hernandez, Patriots
3. Tony Gonzalez, Falcons
4. Jermichael Finley, Packers
5. Owen Daniels, Texans
6. Dennis Pitta, Ravens
7. Vernon Davis, 49ers
8. Kyle Rudolph, Vikings
9. Jermaine Gresham, Bengals
10. Dwayne Allen, Colts
11. James Casey, Texans
12. Jacob Tamme, Broncos
13. Joel Dreessen, Broncos
14. Zach Miller, Seahawks
15. Logan Paulsen, Redskins
16. Coby Fleener, Colts

2012 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Defenses

Round 2:

1. Broncos
2. Patriots
3. 49ers
4. Seahawks
5. Packers
6. Falcons
7. Texans
8. Ravens

Round 1:

1. Broncos
2. Patriots
3. Texans
4. 49ers
5. Packers
6. Seahawks
7. Redskins
8. Falcons
9. Ravens
10. Bengals
11. Vikings
12. Colts

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