Point-per-reception leagues used to be the minority in fantasy football; now, they seem to be the norm. It makes sense since the NFL has become such a pa s-first league. Even still, its running backs, not nece sarily the wide receivers and tight ends, who are the most important players in fantasy football including PPR leagues. Thats why our 2022 fantasy RB PPR rankings are a key component to any draft cheat sheet, as you need to know the top players, best sleepers, and biggest potential busts.Why are RBs so important in PPR leagues? Well, wide receiver points are fairly easy to come by. The drop in PPR contribution rate Madison Bumgarner Jersey from top-tier WRs to, say, third-tier WRs is much le s substantial than the drop in production from top-tier RBs to third-tier RBs. Additionally, you can always find pa s-catching wideouts and tight ends on the waiver wire throughout the season, whereas pa s-catchers out of the backfield are usually already rostered by the start of Week 1.2022 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | | | | If youre not getting production from your RB, youre probably going to have a tough time contending for your leagues fantasy title. According to FantasyPros, Jonathan Taylor, Austin Ekeler, and Najee Harris were three of the most heavily-rostered players on playoff teams in PPR leagues last season.2022 FANTASY SLEEPERS: | | | | | That makes sense since all three players were heavily involved in their respective teams offenses both on the ground and through the air. Taylor had 51 targets well below the 94 that both Ekeler and Harris saw but he made up for that with a machine-like 332 carries. Derrick Henry, the rushing champ of the previous two seasons, had an unfathomable 378 totes in 20. If youre getting a guy with 381 total touches like Harris or 372 like Taylor, youre sitting pretty in any format.2022 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | | | But with lower-usage backs, you must be analytical. How efficient are they with their touches and targets? Whats their touchdown rate in the red zone or within the opponents 10-yard line? Are they durable? Has their role potentially expanded since last season, or are they due for some negative regre sion?2022 AUCTION VALUES (Standard & PPR): | | | | | | The usual Zack Greinke Jersey suspects we already mentioned live in the top tier, with when-active PPR beasts Dalvin Cook, Christian McCaffrey, and Alvin Kamara easily nestled right behind. The only thing holding those guys back is games Archie Bradley Jersey played concerns: Cook has yet to play more than 14 games in any season; McCaffrey has totaled 10 over the past two campaigns; and Kamara could face suspension for an offseason incident.2022 RANKINGS TIERS & DRAFT STRATEGY: | | | | After those studs, there are plenty of high-upside younger players. DAndre Swift had a 79.5-percent catch rate and 17.4-percent target share in 21, and he should see increased opportunities in his third season now that hes fully healthy. Joe Mixon, the third-ranked back in 21, saw a career high in rushes and touches last season, and his offense should only improve entering QB Joe Burrows third campaign. Antonio Gibson wasnt the breakout many of us thought he would be, but he looked pretty solid toward the end of the season despite a poor QB situation. He should see an expanded role this season, as should Leonard Fournette with Tom Brady a year older and now without Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown.2022 CONSISTENCY RATINGS: | | | Speaking of expanding roles, Nick Chubb could be without a serviceable starting QB for the foreseeable future now that Baker Mayfield is in Carolina and Deshaun Watson could be facing a lengthy suspension. Dump-off city, right? Well, Chubb already loses considerable snaps to pa s-catching wiz Kareem Hunt, and in the two games Chubb Caleb Joseph Jersey played without Mayfield last season, he averaged just 7.6 total PPR points. Well continue to rank him lower in PPR leagues compared to standard leagues until he gives us a reason not to. The same goes for Damien Harris, JK Dobbins, Elijah Mitchell, and AJ Dillon among others.2022 FANTASY DRAFT STRATEGY: | | | | Conversely, guys like Aaron Jones, Josh Jacobs, Cordarrelle Patterson, and Chase Edmonds get nice bumps up in PPR leagues. There are also pa s-catching specialists, like Nyheim Hines, J.D. McKi sic, and James White, though the latter two might have reduced roles this year.Rookies are always a bit of a wild card in PPR leagues, as a decidedly non-fantasy i sue (pa s protection) can affect how often theyre on the field in pa sing situations. Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker III, James Cook, Tyler Allgeier, Dameon Pierce, and more first-year players all have intriguing profiles given their situations, but its tough to expect any to have a Harris-like impact as a receiver in Year 1.Fortunately, we should get some insight on these players and others based on preseason usage. As information comes in, well be updating our rankings below Steven Souza Jersey right up until Week 1, so check back for the latest player movement and analysis..DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: RankPlayer1Jonathan Taylor, Colts2Najee Harris, Steelers3Austin Ekeler, Chargers4Derrick Henry, Titans5Christian McCaffrey, Panthers6Alvin Kamara, Saints7Dalvin Cook, Vikings8D'Andre Swift, Lions9Joe Mixon, Bengals10Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers11Javonte Williams, Broncos12Aaron Jones, Packers13Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys14Cam Akers, Rams15James Conner, Cardinals16Saquon Barkley, Giants17Nick Chubb, Browns18Josh Jacobs, Raiders19Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs20JK Dobbins, Ravens21Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons22Elijah Mitchell, 49ers23Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars24David Montgomery, Bears25Chase Edmonds, Dolphins26Antonio Gibson, Commanders27Breece Hall, Jets28Damien Harris, Patriots29Kareem Hunt, Browns30Miles Sanders, Eagles31Tony Pollard, Cowboys32Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks33James Cook, Bills34Michael Carter, Jets35AJ Dillon, Packers36Devin Singletary, Bills37Rashaad Penny, Seahawks38Melvin Gordon III, Broncos39Dameon Pierce, Texans40Nyheim Hines, Colts41Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots42James Robinson, Jaguars43Alexander Mattison, Vikings44Jamaal Williams, Lions45J.D. McKi sic, Commanders46Darrell Henderson Jr., Rams47Gus Edwards, Ravens48Rachaad White, Buccaneers49Khalil Herbert, Bears50Rex Burkhead, Texans51Raheem Mostert, Dolphins52Boston Scott, Eagles53Tyler Allgeier, Falcons54Darrel Williams, Cardinals55Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles56Kyren Williams, Rams57Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs58Isaiah Spiller, Chargers59Zamir White, Raiders60Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders61Joshua Kelley, Chargers62Pierre Strong Jr., Patriots63Tyrion Davis-Price, 49ers64Jeff Wilson Jr., 49ers65Ha san Haskins, Titans66Kenyan Drake, Ravens67Myles Gaskin, Dolphins68D'Onta Foreman, Panthers69Samaje Perine, Bengals70Mark Ingram, Saints71Chuba Hubbard, Panthers72Zack Mo s, Bills73Eno Benjamin, Cardinals74Brandon Bolden, Raiders75Jaylen Warren, Steelers