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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