The NFL offseason may be long, but for fantasy football managers trying to do everything they can to prepare for their upcoming drafts, sometimes it doesn't feel long enough. It can be hard to make sense of the massive amount of rankings, data and analysis floating around.
That's why SI Fantasy has broken everything down to make it easy to follow. Our 2024 fantasy football draft kit has everything you need to know for the upcoming season, sorted into easy-to-follow categories and chock-full of insightful, accessible analysis from our fantasy insiders.
Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often, because this draft kit will be kept up-to-date with all of our latest articles including news, analysis and rankings updates.
2024 Fantasy Football Rankings
Step one in preparing for the fantasy season is getting familiar with player rankings for the year. Michael Fabiano has broken down his rankings into a few different formats, giving fantasy managers everything they need to prioritize their draft picks.
Positional Breakdowns
- Quarterback Rankings Breakdown
- Running Back Rankings Breakdown
- Wide Receiver Rankings Breakdown
- Tight End Rankings Breakdown
- Defense Rankings Breakdown
- Kicker Rankings Breakdown
Tiers
Head-to-Head
- Joe Burrow vs. Dak Prescott
- Josh Jacobs vs. Derrick Henry
- Jahmyr Gibbs vs. Saquon Barkley
- Zamir White vs. Zack Moss
- Puka Nacua vs. Garrett Wilson
- Josh Jacobs vs Derrick Henry
- Isaiah Pacheco vs Rachaad White
- Ja'Marr Chase vs Justin Jefferson
- Trey McBride vs. Mark Andrews
- George Kittle vs. Evan Engram
Best Fantasy Football Team Names for 2024
Maybe the most underrated part of fantasy football prep is naming your team. What good is dominating your league if you're not also doing it with a funny team name?
Fantasy Football Sleeper Targets
Nailing a few late-round sleepers can be the difference between a deep run in the fantasy football playoffs and finding your season ending early. Michael Fabiano has highlighted sleepers at each position to help you fill out your team in the later rounds of your draft.
- Quarterback Sleepers
- Running Back Sleepers
- Wide Receiver Sleepers
- Tight End Sleepers
- Ultimate Sleepers Lineup
- Deep Sleepers to Target in the Late Round
- Rookies to Target in the Late Rounds
- Veteran Quarterbacks Who Will Outperform ADP
- Tight Ends Who Will Outperform ADP
Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates to Draft
Breakout players are just as important as sleepers. You'll have to draft them higher, but they also have the potential to explode with top-end fantasy production for your squad all season. Don't let your opponents beat you to drafting these players.
- Quarterback Breakouts
- Running Back Breakouts
- Wide Receiver Breakouts
- Tight End Breakouts
- Ultimate Breakout Lineup
- Second-Year Quarterback Breakout Candidates
Fantasy Football Busts to Avoid
Knowing who not to draft can be just as important as knowing who to draft. We've got you covered with players to avoid at each position.
On the Mend: Injury News Updates and Fantasy Outlooks
Injuries are an unfortunate reality in fantasy football. Plenty of players got banged up in 2023, and taking a deeper look at the updates and news surrounding their recoveries can help you figure out how to handle them in 2024 drafts.
- Aaron Rodgers
- Anthony Richardson
- Joe Burrow
- Kirk Cousins
- Nick Chubb
- J.K. Dobbins
- Tank Dell
- T.J. Hockenson
2024 Fantasy Football Rookie Guide
After a historically offense-heavy draft, there's no doubt rookies will make a major impact in the 2024 fantasy football season.
Fantasy Football Mock Drafts
Fantasy football mock drafts can help you understand how your actual draft could end up playing out. Don't get caught by surprise on draft day.
Mock Drafts
- Michael Fabiano's One-Man Mock Draft
- Fabiano's Latest One-Man Fantasy Football Mock Draft
- 12-Team PPR Industry Experts Mock Draft
- 12-Team Super Flex Industry Experts Mock Draft
Perfect Drafts
- The Perfect Fantasy Football Draft With the No. 1 Pick
- The Perfect Fantasy Football Draft With the No. 6 Pick
- The Perfect Fantasy Football Draft With the No. 12 Pick
Fantasy FootballDraft Strategy Guides
Pick-Specific Strategies
Additional Fantasy Football Analysis
- Who to Draft With the No. 1 Overall Pick?
- 10 Bold Predictions for the 2024 Fantasy Football Season
- Does the Zero RB Strategy Work?
- Top Running Back Handcuffs in 2024
- 7 Tips for Dominating Best Ball Drafts
- When Should You Draft a Quarterback in Fantasy Football?
- When Should You Draft a Defense in Fantasy Football?
- Superflex Quarterback Draft Strategy
- Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson: Who Should Be QB1?
- Which Second-Year Quarterback Will Become a Fantasy Star in 2024?
- Is Justin Jefferson the WR1 After New Contract?
- 10 "What If" Scenarios That Could Change Your Fantasy Football Season
- Fantasy Football Winners Based on 2024 ADP
- Fantasy Football Losers Based on 2024 ADP
- Getting to Know the Rookies: RB | WR
- Fantasy Football Training Camp Battles: QB | RB | WR | TE
Fantasy Football Important Stats for 2024
- 25 Stats You Need to Know
- 2023 Stats We Won't See Again in 2024
- Why the NFL Schedule Release is Mostly Useless
- Why the NFL Schedule Could Still Be Trouble
- Rookie WRs to Avoid Based on YPRR Analytics Trend
- How Many Top Fantasy WRs Can One Team Support?
- Quarterback Target Tendencies By Position: RB | WR | TE
Commissioner Guides
- 50 Best Fantasy Football League Names
- Best Fantasy Football Draft Locations
- Best Fantasy Football Championship Trophy Ideas
Dynasty Fantasy Football
For the hardcore managers out there, dynasty fantasy football can be the perfect way to make the game you love even more fun. Of course, it's a lot more fun when you nail your startup draft and position your team for long-term success.
- Startup Top-200 Rankings
- 2024 Rookie Rankings
- Positional Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE
This article was originally published on www.si.com as 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Kit.
