2015 - 16' FFB Draft Rankings

The fantasy football season is finally upon us! Our draft has been completed and the head to head match ups will begin tomorrow.

Last year I decided to take ESPN's projected fantasy rankings to see which team ended up with the best draft (Based on optimal starting lineup). Being that these are just estimates, this will not give a realistic view of who will end up winning the league. However even though these are just projections, it did not stop certain people from becoming extremely angry when they found out that they were at/near the bottom of the list.

Based on the chaos that ensued after I sent out last year's rankings, I decided it would only be right to do it again. Here are the results:

12th Place (Weakest Team): Team Killer Dolphin (Projected Total Season Points: 1,956 pts)

Team Killer Dolphin

Starters	Name	Projected
QB	Ben Roethlisberger	371.3
RB	Jamaal Charles	293.9
RB	Justin Forsett	251.8
WR	DeAndre Hopkins	242.3
WR	Davante Adams	192.4
TE	Austin Seferian-Jenkins	133.4
FLEX	Jarvis Landry	233.5
D/ST	Cardinals D/ST D/ST	117
K	Dan Bailey	120
Total		1955.6

Strength: Top PPR RB1 & Solid RB2
Weakness: Tight End

My Comments: Davante Adams should be projected to score more points, but this is based on current ESPN projections. Unfortunately, there is nothing I can do about it.  However, one thing that I can guarantee is the fact that Team Killer Dolphin will not be happy with this last place ranking. I am definitely now Team Killer Dolphin's enemy (if I wasn't before).


11th Place: Autopick Team Warehouse (Projected Total Season Points: 1,978 pts)

Autopick Team Warehouse
Starters	Name	Projected
QB	Peyton Manning	402
RB	Le'Veon Bell	295.6
RB	Jonathan Stewart	217.3
WR	Vincent Jackson	209.9
WR	Alshon Jeffery	283.4
TE	Larry Donnell	142.3
FLEX	Nelson Agholor	195.8
D/ST	Eagles D/ST	114
K	Matt Bryant	118
Total		1978.3

Strength: Top PPR RB1
Weakness: Tight End

My Comments: Even though this team was Auto-picked for the first five rounds, it is a pretty solid team overall. I had the third overall pick and originally hoped to get Le'Veon Bell, but he was stolen from me. Note: Team Autopick warehouse has bee added to the enemy list.


10th Place: (Projected Total Season Points: 2,002 pts)

Team Flogged Dolphin Starters Name Projected QB Matt Ryan 372.4 RB Marshawn Lynch 262.4 RB Chris Ivory 190.1 WR Calvin Johnson 300.7 WR Julian Edelman 260.8 TE Jordan Cameron 147.1 FLEX Brandon Marshall 234 D/ST Lions D/ST D/ST 118 K Dan Carpenter 116 Total 2001.5

Strength: Very good PPR WR1 & WR2.
Weakness: Tight End

My Comments: The receiving core will do very well season. Both running backs will perform consistently well, but they won't be as valuable in this PPR league.  I wanted Matt Ryan, but he was stolen three picks before me. Note: Team Flogged Dolphin has been added to the enemy list.

9th Place: (Projected Total Season Points: 2,019 pts)

Shrute Farms Starters Name Projected QB Andrew Luck 430.8 RB Carlos Hyde 226.9 RB Giovani Bernard 207.4 WR A.J. Green 295.6 WR Andre Johnson 217.7 TE Jimmy Graham 202.3 FLEX Tevon Coleman 172 D/ST Patriots D/ST D/ST 142 K Steven Hauschka 124 Total 2018.7

Strength: Best QB
Weakness: Running backs

My Comments: Shrute Farms rode Andrew Luck to the playoffs last year and hopes to do it again this year. Team "Luck Me Like You Do" wanted Andrew Luck this year, but Shrute Farms stole him at pick number five. This team has solid receivers, but is lacking in the RB department. Carlos Hyde should be good this year, but there are question marks surrounding Bernard & Coleman.


8th Place: (Projected Total Season Points: 2,026 pts)

Raisin Branflakes Starters Name Projected QB Drew Brees 413.3 RB DeMarco Murray 249 RB Joique Bell 191.5 WR Dez Bryant 312 WR Keenan Allen 235.7 TE Jason Witten 166.5 FLEX Eric Decker 197.8 D/ST Rams D/ST D/ST 140 K Justin Tucker 120 Total   2025.8

Strength: QB & WR1
Weakness: Average Running Backs & Tight End

My Comments: Raisin Branflakes had Dez Bryant last year and decided to take him again this year. He is definitely a top ten receiver this year with the potential of being a top five. Adding Drew Brees to the mix and taking a gamble on Demarco Murray, this team could turn out to be pretty good. With only a year of fantasy football experience, Raisin Branflakes has potential to make the playoffs this year.


7th Place: (Projected Total Season Points: 2,031 pts)

Benny R. Starters Name Projected QB Russell Wilson 372.3 RB Eddie Lacy 303.3 RB Melvin Gordon 204.7 WR T.Y. Hilton 274.1 WR DeSean Jackson 230.6 TE Owen Daniels 138.6 FLEX Doug Baldwin 182.6 D/ST Seahawks D/ST D/ST 203 K Stephen Gostkowski 122 Total 2031.2

Strength: Strong RB1
Weakness: RB2 & Flex

My Comments: I am very happy to share that Team Benny R. put away the Aaron Rodgers love for the draft and ended up taking running back Eddie Lacy with the second overall pick instead (I was shocked). Bravo! With the love of football, the two years of ffbl experience & the extreme dedication to setting their weekly lineup, Team Benny R. is poised for a playoff run. Note: The Seahawks' Defense was stolen from me, so Benny R. goes on my enemy list as well.


6th Place: (Projected Total Season Points: 2,047 pts)

My Team Starters Name Projected QB Tony Romo 368.4 RB Adrian Peterson 293.3 RB Andre Ellington 202.6 WR Randall Cobb 289.7 WR Emmanuel Sanders 250.8 TE Greg Olsen 196.4 FLEX Steve Smith Sr. 186.4 D/ST Texans D/ST D/ST   148 K Brandon McManus 111 Total   2046.6

Strength: Strong RB1 & Strong WR1/WR2, Top 3 TE, Star Kicker
Weakness: None

My Comments: Although the projections put me at sixth place, I have the best team in the league. Every team in the league (including the commissioner) will be colluding to ensure I lose every single week. There have been talks of trading the best players to the team that I will be facing each week. The commissioner has even threatened to drop my players and kick me out of the league. Although the odds are stacked against me I will still go undefeated this year!


5th Place: (Projected Total Season Points: 2,061 pts)

Team Andrew! Starters Name Projected QB Sam Bradford 329.3 RB Jeremy Hill 248.9 RB Arian Foster* 258.6 WR Antonio Brown 357.2 WR Mike Evans 264.7 TE Zach Ertz 143.6 FLEX Sammy Watkins 217.2 D/ST Jets D/ST D/ST 127 K Cody Parkey 114 Total   2060.5

Strength: Best WR1 in league
Weakness: Flex/TE

My Comments: With Antonio Brown & Mike Evans, Team Andrew! has a solid receiving core. As for the RB situation, Jeremy Hill will be strong, but time will tell if the fourth round pick of Arian Foster is worth he risk. Team Andrew! is the reigning fantasy champion from last year looking to repeat the performance in 2015. Note: Let it be known that I lost to them in the finals last year, so Team Andrew! has been added to the enemy list.

4th Place: (Projected Total Season Points: 2,064 pts)

The Spartans Starters Name Projected QB Matthew Stafford 349.5 RB Matt Forte 285.8 RB Lamar Miller 252.5 WR Golden Tate 238.5 WR Amari Cooper 225.6 TE Rob Gronkowski 268.8 FLEX Kendall Wright 192.9 D/ST Dolphins D/ST D/ST 133 K Mason Crosby 117 Total   2063.6

Strength: Best TE in league
Weakness: Average wide receivers

My Comments: The Spartans always seems to build a strong team, but unfortunately each year this team ends up riddled with injuries. Just to name a few: Rodgers/David Wilson/Reggie Bush were all injured in 2013 & who can forget the Adrian Peterson suspension last year. So far, this team looks promising, especially after Gronk's 3 TD showing to open the season. If Amari Cooper can meet or exceed his projections (while playing on the Raiders) The Spartans has potential to go far.

3rd Place: (Projected Total Season Points: 2,075 pts)

Scott's Tots Starters Name Projected QB Aaron Rodgers 411.2 RB Mark Ingram 222.3 RB Alfred Morris 207.7 WR Odell Beckham Jr. 322.6 WR Jeremy Maclin 221.9 TE Martellus Bennett 187.2 FLEX Allen Robinson 228.3 D/ST Bills D/ST D/ST 153 K Matt Prater 121 Total   2075.2

Strength: Second best QB in the league
Weakness: Average RB's

My Comments: Aside from not having any elite running backs, Scott's Tots has a very balanced team with no glaring weakness. All three wide receivers will get an added boost from the PPR bonus with Odell Beckham leading the way. Martellus Bennett also should be a top five tight end this year, especially in this PPR league. Scott's Tots has a very good chance of making the playoffs. Note: There may be some hostility directed at Scott's Tots from Team Benny R. for taking Aaron Rodgers.

2nd Place: (Projected Total Season Points: 2,077 pts)

Luck Me Like You Do Starters Name Projected QB Ryan Tannehill 358.6 RB C.J. Anderson 293.1 RB Frank Gore 231 WR Julio Jones 322.4 WR Brandin Cooks 262.3 TE Delanie Walker 165.5 FLEX C.J. Spiller 214.8 D/ST Broncos D/ST D/ST 113 K Chandler Catanzaro 116 Total   2076.7

Strength: Top 5 PPR RB, WR1 & WR2
Weakness: Flex (Due to injury uncertainty)

My Comments: Although I don't want to give a positives about this team, as the owner is one of my top rivals... Luck Me Like You Do does have a very good team. Strong at running back & receiver, the only real question mark is the flex position (C.J. Spiller/T.J. Yeldon). However, Luck Me Like You Do has a lot of FFBL experience and is always a threat to win the league. Note:  Luck Me Like You Do has been added to the enemy list because Tannehill was stolen from me.

1st Place (Strongest Team): (Projected Total Season Points: 2,083 pts)

The Hebrew Hammers Starters Name Projected QB Tom Brady 391.6 RB LeSean McCoy 268.9 RB Latavius Murray 211.7 WR Demaryius Thomas 323.4 WR Jordan Matthews 239.9 TE Travis Kelce 204 FLEX Isaiah Crowell 204.5 D/ST Ravens D/ST D/ST 125 K Blair Walsh 114 Total 2083

Strength: Strong WR1 & WR2
Weakness: Flex (Uncertainty around Browns backfield)

My Comments: Never having done fantasy football before, The Hebrew Hammers ended up drafting the best team of the 2015-16' season. It remains to be seen how the season will unfold, but with a top receiving core, solid running backs, and Tom Brady leading the way The Hebrew Hammers has a balanced team with potential to make it all the way.


My 2015 Season Enemy List
Team Killer Dolphin (I already know we will be enemies after I ranked his team dead last)
Autopick Team Warehouse (For taking Le'Veon Bell)
Team Flogged Dolphin (For taking Matt Ryan three picks before me)
Team Benny R. (For taking the Seahawks D the pick right before me)
Team Andrew! (For beating me in the finals last year)
Luck Me Like You Do (For promoting league collusion & for taking Tannehill)

Good Luck To All!