Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings: Position-by-Position Breakdown

As fantasy football playoffs draw near, assembling the best lineup is of the utmost importance.

One wrong move can cost a manager a valuable victory and, potentially, a league championship.

In preparation for a significant Week 14, full of favorable matchups for fantasy superstars, find out who tops the rankings at each position and which sleepers deserve your attention with this preview.

Quarterback rankings for Week 14 are as follows:

1. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers
2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams
3. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys
4. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
5. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks
6. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
7. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
8. Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons
9. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers
10. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets

Sleeper: Caleb Williams at San Francisco

In his last two starts, the No. 1 overall draft pick has thrown for 596 yards and five touchdowns, proof that the change in offensive coordinator has had a positive effect on him.

While the 49ers have been traditionally tough on opposing quarterbacks, the possibility that Williams will not have to contend with Nick Bosa coming off the edge should help him have another strong game.

A top-five finisher each of the last two weeks, he should find success against a San Francisco 49ers squad that has fallen to 12th against opposing QBs, giving up 15.37 points per game.

Williams is available in 37 percent of Yahoo and 63 percent of ESPN leagues, and should be a priority add for managers looking to replace the injured Trevor Lawrence or looking to replace an under-performing QB.

Running back rankings for Week 14 are as follows:

1. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers
2. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints at New York Giants
3. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams vs. Buffalo Bills
4. James Cook, Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams
5. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings
6. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
7. Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
8. Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
9. De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets
10. Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Sleeper: Tyrone Tracy, Jr., New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints

From weeks 8-10, Tracy saw 20, 16, and 18 carries, respectively.

Since then, he has totaled 18 carries.

That may be cause for concern for managers but against a New Orleans Saints defense giving up 24.88 points per game and 13 rushing touchdowns on the year, there is a reasonable expectation that he will be a worthwhile start in Week 14.

If Tracy's carries are concerning, consider the six receptions for 71 yards over his last two games as he becomes a bigger factor in the passing game.

Wide receiver rankings for Week 14 are as follows:

1. AJ Brown, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers
2. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Las Vegas Raiders
3. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons
4. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys vs. Cincinnati Bengals
5. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys
   
6. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
7. George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers vs, Cleveland Browns
8. Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams vs. Buffalo Bills
9. Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
10. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals

Sleeper: Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans vs, Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars are the third-worst team in football against opposing wide receivers, giving up 38.46 points to the position in fantasy.

Ridley's 43 receptions for 679 yards and three touchdowns may not be super-encouraging but considering how inept the Titans offense has looked at times throughout the season, it is somewhat of a miracle.

Against his former team, he could have a big day and managers with receivers on a bye week, suffering from injury, or not playing up to expectations should consider starting him in what is a very favorable matchup.

Rankings for the tight ends and defense/special team positions include:

Tight Ends

1. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears
3. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers
4. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks
5. Will Dissly, Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
6. TJ Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons
7. Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Las Vegas Raiders
8. Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers
9. Jonnu Smith, Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets
10. David Njoku, Cleveland at Pittsburgh Steelers

Defense/Special Teams

1. Philadelphia Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers
2. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Las Vegas Raiders
4. Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
5. Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams
6. Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers
7. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers
8. Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
9. Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
10. Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs