Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of Green Bay leads a talented mixture of experienced pros and new faces on the first team of 2020 All-Fantasy players.
Aaron Rodgers, a 16-year NFL veteran, was selected fantasy football’s most valuable player (MVP) in a FanSided article earlier this month. He staved off 2nd team quarterback Josh Allen of Buffalo to become the MVP and played in the Green Bay Packers 31-26 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers yesterday in the NFC Championship game.
The selection of players on the first, second, and third All-Fantasy teams was based on fantasy football statistics. Key variables included fantasy football points (FFP), average points per game, touchdowns, interceptions, and fumbles.
First Team
Quarterback – Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers, key stats – 1st with 48 touchdown passes, 1st with 9.6 touchdowns to 1 interception ratio, 2nd in FFP averaging 24 points per game
Running Back – Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings, key stats – 2nd in rushing touchdowns with 16, 2nd in rushing yards with 1,557, 2nd among RB’s wIth 24.1 FFP per game average
Running Back – Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans, key stats – 1st in rushing touchdowns with 17, 1st in rushing yards with 2,027, 3nd among RB’s with 20.8 FFP per game average
Wide Receiver – Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers, key stats – 1st in touchdown catches with 18, 2nd in receptions with 115, 3rd in receiving yards with 1,374
Wide Receiver – Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs, key stats – 2nd in touchdown catches with 15, 2nd in receiving yards with 1,416, 2nd among WR’s with 21.9 FFP per game average
Flex player – Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints, key stats – 1st among RB’s with 322.8 FFP and 25.2 points per game average, 1st in total touchdowns with 21 (18 rushing, 3 TD receptions)
Tight End – Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs, key stats – only tight end to exceed 300 FFP (had 312.76), and averaged 20.9 points per game, 1st in touchdowns scored by tight ends with 11
Defense/Special Teams – The Los Angeles Rams, key stats – 1st among defenses/special teams with 199 FFP, a 9.9 points per game average, and fewest points allowed by opponents with 278
Kicker – Jason Sanders, Miami Dolphins, key stats – converted 100% (36/36) of extra points, kicked 36 field goals out of 39 attempts (3 he missed were over 50 yards) and 1st among all kickers with 169 FFP.
Second Team
Quarterback – Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Running Back – David Montgomery, Chicago Bears
Running Back – Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers
Wide Receiver – Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills
Wide Receiver – DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals
Flex player – Calvin Ridley, Atlanta Falcons
Tight End – Darren Waller, Las Vegas Raiders
Defense/Special Teams – The Pittsburgh Steelers
Kicker – Younghoe Koo, Atlanta Falcons
Third Team
Quarterback – Patrick Mahomes, Kansas CIty Chiefs
Running Back – Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
Running Back – James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars
Wide Receiver – Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
Wide Receiver – Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks
Flex player – D.K. Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks
Tight End – Logan Thomas, Washington Football Team
Defense/Special Teams – The Indianapolis Colts
Kicker – Daniel Carlson, Las Vegas Raiders
Notable Absences
Kyler Murray finished fourth among quarterbacks due in part to his being injured in the second half of the season. Patrick Mahomes had eight points more than Murray. Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys finished No. 51 in the final rankings of all offensive players. Elliott rushed for 979 yards, scored 8 touchdowns, but also lost 5 fumbles this year. Tom Brady may not be on any of the All-Fantasy teams for 2020, but he still finished as a Tier 1 quarterback.