Updated 2026 half-PPR fantasy football rankings featuring the Top 100 overall players, expanded positional rankings, movement since August 29, and the largest values compared with ADP.
Last updated: September 4, 2026
What changed: Josh Jacobs no longer appears in the rankings after sitting at No. 44 last week. MarShawn Lloyd responded with the largest rise in the Top 150, jumping 56 places to No. 91 and RB33. Travis Etienne gained five spots to No. 35, while several tight ends also moved upward.
The latest fantasy football half PPR rankings contain a major Green Bay backfield reset before the final draft weekend. Jacobs has moved completely off the board, while Lloyd has climbed from a late-round contingency pick into the overall Top 100.
The rankings below come from the latest 4for4 fantasy football rankings. ADP comes from the 4for4 Multi-Site ADP tool, and the change column compares the September 4 board with the August 29 rankings.
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Half-PPR Rankings at a Glance
How Half-PPR Scoring Changes Rankings Top 100 Half-PPR Rankings Biggest Rankings Risers and Fallers News to Monitor QB Rankings RB Rankings WR Rankings TE Rankings Half-PPR Rankings FAQHow Half-PPR Scoring Changes Fantasy Football Rankings
Half-PPR scoring splits the difference between standard and full PPR. Each reception is worth 0.5 points, so catches remain valuable without overwhelming rushing yards, receiving yards, and touchdowns.
The format generally raises the relative value of running backs with dependable rushing and goal-line roles compared with full PPR. High-volume receivers remain early-round foundations, but low-aDOT players who rely heavily on reception totals lose a portion of their advantage. Tight ends with strong yardage and touchdown expectations are less dependent on catching five or six short passes each week.
These rankings assume a typical lineup with one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, and one FLEX. Superflex, two-quarterback, tight end premium, and unusual bonus scoring require a customized board.
Top 100 Half-PPR Rankings
The Top 100 covers the first eight rounds and part of Round 9 in a 12-team league. Positive movement indicates that a player has risen since August 29; negative movement indicates a drop.
RankPlayerPositionTeamByeADPChange1Jahmyr GibbsRB1DET61—2Bijan RobinsonRB2ATL112—3Ja’Marr ChaseWR1CIN63—4Jonathan TaylorRB3IND137—5Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR2SEA115—6Puka NacuaWR3LAR114—7Christian McCaffreyRB4SF86—8Amon-Ra St. BrownWR4DET68—9James CookRB5BUF79—10Chase BrownRB6CIN612—11De’Von AchaneRB7MIA614+112Saquon BarkleyRB8PHI1013-113Justin JeffersonWR5MIN611—14Kenneth WalkerRB9KC516—15Omarion HamptonRB10LAC715+316Derrick HenryRB11BAL1317+117Drake LondonWR6ATL1121-218CeeDee LambWR7DAL1410-219A.J. BrownWR8NE1120—20Ashton JeantyRB12LV1318—21Brock BowersTE1LV1319+222Josh AllenQB1BUF727-123Javonte WilliamsRB13DAL1432+424Nico CollinsWR9HOU822-225Kyren WilliamsRB14LAR1129—26Trey McBrideTE2ARI1424+427George PickensWR10DAL1423-328Jeremiyah LoveRB15ARI1430-229Chris OlaveWR11NO826-130Malik NabersWR12NYG825-131DeVonta SmithWR13PHI1031—32Cam SkatteboRB16NYG843—33Breece HallRB17NYJ1333+334Tee HigginsWR14CIN635—35Travis EtienneRB18NO837+536Garrett WilsonWR15NYJ1336+137Ladd McConkeyWR16LAC740+238Rashee RiceWR17KC528-539Zay FlowersWR18BAL1334-440Jaylen WaddleWR19DEN1042+141Tetairoa McMillanWR20CAR539-342D’Andre SwiftRB19CHI1044+143Lamar JacksonQB2BAL1345+444Quinshon JudkinsRB20CLE1151+145Bucky IrvingRB21TB1049+346Colston LovelandTE3CHI1038+547David MontgomeryRB22HOU847+348Davante AdamsWR21LAR1152-249Emeka EgbukaWR22TB1041-750Jadarian PriceRB23SEA1157+251Bhayshul TutenRB24JAX755+252Luther BurdenWR23CHI1048+353D.J. MooreWR24BUF746+454Terry McLaurinWR25WAS750-555Christian WatsonWR26GB1161-156Rhamondre StevensonRB25NE1165+457TreVeyon HendersonRB26NE1162+258Jameson WilliamsWR27DET654-259Tyler WarrenTE4IND1353-160Rome OdunzeWR28CHI1056+161Jaylen WarrenRB27PIT969+262Drake MayeQB3NE1158—63Jonathon BrooksRB28CAR574+364Parker WashingtonWR29JAX759+165Tucker KraftTE5GB1171+266Joe BurrowQB4CIN660+367Jayden DanielsQB5WAS767+168Mike EvansWR30SF863-469Jalen HurtsQB6PHI1070+270Rico DowdleRB29PIT981+271Tony PollardRB30TEN977+272Sam LaPortaTE6DET675+473DK MetcalfWR31PIT976+274Brian Thomas Jr.WR32JAX773—75Chris GodwinWR33TB1084+276Carnell TateWR34TEN968-677Caleb WilliamsQB7CHI1072+178Kyle PittsTE7ATL1178+579Quentin JohnstonWR35LAC787+180Harold FanninTE8CLE1180-181George KittleTE9SF889+682Dak PrescottQB8DAL1479—83Justin HerbertQB9LAC783+184Trevor LawrenceQB10JAX785+285Kenneth GainwellRB31TB1093+486Marvin Harrison Jr.WR36ARI1466-587Courtland SuttonWR37DEN1082+188Michael WilsonWR38ARI1486-389Jayden ReedWR39GB11100+190Jordan MasonRB32MIN698+391MarShawn LloydRB33GB11119+5692RJ HarveyRB34DEN1088-193Alec PierceWR40IND1395+194Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB35WAS7101+195Josh DownsWR41IND1397+696Blake CorumRB36LAR1191—97Michael Pittman Jr.WR42PIT994-598J.K. DobbinsRB37DEN1090—99Wan’Dale RobinsonWR43TEN9103-2100Brock PurdyQB11SF8106—Top 100 Rankings Takeaways
The Top 10 remained intact. Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and Ja’Marr Chase still lead the board, followed by Jonathan Taylor and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The first change arrives at No. 11, where De’Von Achane moved ahead of Saquon Barkley.
The middle of the running back board strengthened. Omarion Hampton gained three spots to No. 15, Javonte Williams rose four to No. 23, and Travis Etienne climbed five to No. 35. Cam Skattebo remains one of the clearest early-round values, ranking No. 32 against a No. 43 ADP.
MarShawn Lloyd entered the Top 100 emphatically. Lloyd moved from No. 147 to No. 91 and RB33. His No. 119 ADP trails the new ranking by 28 selections, the largest rankings discount among the Top 100.
Several prominent receivers moved backward. Emeka Egbuka fell seven spots to No. 49, Rashee Rice dropped five to No. 38, and Carnell Tate lost six places to No. 76. Marvin Harrison Jr. fell five spots to No. 86 and now sits 20 selections behind his No. 66 ADP.
The overall pool remains concentrated at running back and wide receiver. The Top 100 contains 43 wide receivers, 37 running backs, 11 quarterbacks, and nine tight ends. Brock Bowers at No. 21 is the first tight end to interrupt those two groups.
Biggest Half-PPR Rankings Risers and Fallers
Josh Jacobs Comes Off the Rankings Board
Jacobs ranked No. 44 and RB20 on August 29 but is not included in the current rankings. The removal reflects an availability range that is no longer easy to price as a routine multi-game absence.
Drew Davenport has removed Jacobs from his own draft board because he cannot rule out a season-long absence. That does not establish a definitive timetable, but it explains why a middle-round discount may still fail to capture the downside. Managers drafting before additional clarity should treat Jacobs as unavailable unless they are willing to absorb that risk rather than trying to guess a return date.
MarShawn Lloyd Rises 56 Spots
Lloyd climbed from No. 147 to No. 91 and from RB46 to RB33. His ADP remains No. 119, producing a 28-pick discount even after the ranking adjustment.
The rise moves Lloyd beyond pure handcuff territory. He can now be drafted as a bench back with an immediate path to early work, while the market still prices him near the end of Round 10 in a 12-team league. The 2026 running back handcuff charts and draft targets provide more contingency options for managers building out the position.
Travis Etienne and the Middle-Round Backs Gain Ground
Etienne rose five spots to No. 35 and RB18, placing him two selections ahead of his No. 37 ADP. Rhamondre Stevenson gained four places to No. 56, Jonathon Brooks rose three to No. 63, and Kenneth Gainwell climbed four to No. 85.
The market discounts are more important than the movement alone. Stevenson is nine picks ahead of ADP, while Brooks is 11 ahead. Managers comparing that tier can use The Best Running Back to Take in Every Round of Your Fantasy Football Draft and 9 Running Backs Primed to Break Out in 2026 for additional role context.
Tight Ends Rise Across Multiple Draft Ranges
George Kittle gained six spots to No. 81, the largest rise among the published Top 12 tight ends. Colston Loveland and Kyle Pitts each climbed five places, while Trey McBride and Sam LaPorta gained four.
The position still requires price awareness. Loveland ranks No. 46 against a No. 38 ADP, while Kittle ranks eight spots ahead of market. Isaiah Likely is 11 selections ahead of ADP, and deeper options Brenton Strange and Terrance Ferguson carry discounts of 19 and 24 picks. For a broader plan, see 6 Fantasy Football Tight Ends Primed to Break Out in 2026.
The Wide Receiver Market Has Not Caught Every Drop
Egbuka, Rice, Tate, and Harrison all fell by at least five positions. Each is also being drafted before his updated ranking, with Harrison’s 20-pick gap the largest of the group.
The later rounds offer the opposite profile. Chris Godwin ranks nine spots ahead of ADP, Quentin Johnston eight, and Jayden Reed 11. Jordan Addison and De’Zhaun Stribling each gained nine places just beyond the published Top 100, although both are already being selected slightly before their new rankings.
Half-PPR Rankings News to Monitor
Josh Jacobs’ Availability
Jacobs’ absence from the board is the largest change in this update. Any definitive league action or return timetable would require another substantial adjustment, but the current ranking set does not assume fantasy managers can count on his 2026 production.
The Packers’ Early Backfield Distribution
Lloyd’s 56-place rise establishes him as the primary Green Bay back to draft from this board. His RB33 ranking still stops short of treating him as a secure every-week starter, making early usage and the rest of the depth chart important.
The Receiver ADP Gaps
Harrison, Rice, Egbuka, and Tate are all selected at least eight spots before their rankings. Those premiums may close during the final draft weekend, but managers drafting at current market prices should compare the receivers with stronger values at running back and tight end rather than following the room automatically.
Late Tight End Value
Kittle and Likely offer the largest ADP discounts among the published Top 12. Strange, Ferguson, Juwan Johnson, and Chigoziem Okonkwo rank even farther ahead of market. Managers who miss the early tiers therefore have several reasons to remain patient instead of forcing the position.
QB Rankings
Josh Allen ranks No. 22 overall and remains QB1. Lamar Jackson follows at No. 43 before a compact tier begins with Drake Maye at No. 62.
QB RankPlayerTeamByeOverallADPChange1Josh AllenBUF72227-12Lamar JacksonBAL134345+43Drake MayeNE116258—4Joe BurrowCIN66660+35Jayden DanielsWAS76767+16Jalen HurtsPHI106970+27Caleb WilliamsCHI107772+18Dak PrescottDAL148279—9Justin HerbertLAC78383+110Trevor LawrenceJAX78485+211Brock PurdySF8100106—12Patrick MahomesKC5105109-2QB Rankings Takeaways
Allen ranks five spots ahead of ADP, while Jackson sits two ahead. Brock Purdy is the largest value among the published quarterbacks at six selections, and Patrick Mahomes ranks four spots ahead of market.
Joe Burrow carries the largest published premium, going six picks before his ranking. Maye is drafted four places early, while the rest of the QB3-QB10 group remains within five spots of market. Managers weighing the position’s opportunity cost can review 3 Overvalued Fantasy Football Quarterbacks for 2026.
RB Rankings
Half-PPR keeps the top running backs near the front of the overall board. Twelve backs rank inside the Top 20, and 20 appear inside the Top 44. The table extends through RB36 to include Lloyd and the most relevant middle-round tier.
RB RankPlayerTeamByeOverallADPChange1Jahmyr GibbsDET611—2Bijan RobinsonATL1122—3Jonathan TaylorIND1347—4Christian McCaffreySF876—5James CookBUF799—6Chase BrownCIN61012—7De’Von AchaneMIA61114+18Saquon BarkleyPHI101213-19Kenneth WalkerKC51416—10Omarion HamptonLAC71515+311Derrick HenryBAL131617+112Ashton JeantyLV132018—13Javonte WilliamsDAL142332+414Kyren WilliamsLAR112529—15Jeremiyah LoveARI142830-216Cam SkatteboNYG83243—17Breece HallNYJ133333+318Travis EtienneNO83537+519D’Andre SwiftCHI104244+120Quinshon JudkinsCLE114451+121Bucky IrvingTB104549+322David MontgomeryHOU84747+323Jadarian PriceSEA115057+224Bhayshul TutenJAX75155+225Rhamondre StevensonNE115665+426TreVeyon HendersonNE115762+227Jaylen WarrenPIT96169+228Jonathon BrooksCAR56374+329Rico DowdlePIT97081+230Tony PollardTEN97177+231Kenneth GainwellTB108593+432Jordan MasonMIN69098+333MarShawn LloydGB1191119+5634RJ HarveyDEN109288-135Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS794101+136Blake CorumLAR119691—RB Rankings Takeaways
Lloyd’s 56-position rise defines the update, but several other backs became easier to select at market. Skattebo, Brooks, and Rico Dowdle each rank 11 spots ahead of ADP, while Williams and Stevenson are nine ahead.
The most aggressive market prices belong to Kyle Monangai, Chuba Hubbard, and Rachaad White. They are drafted 24, 23, and 21 spots before their respective rankings. Lloyd now provides the reverse profile, ranking 28 spots ahead of ADP.
For a complete position strategy, see the best running back to take in every round, nine running backs primed to break out, and four overvalued running backs for 2026.
WR Rankings
Wide receiver remains deep, but half-PPR places more pressure on players to produce yards and touchdowns rather than relying entirely on catch volume. The first 10 receivers rank inside the overall Top 27.
WR RankPlayerTeamByeOverallADPChange1Ja’Marr ChaseCIN633—2Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA1155—3Puka NacuaLAR1164—4Amon-Ra St. BrownDET688—5Justin JeffersonMIN61311—6Drake LondonATL111721-27CeeDee LambDAL141810-28A.J. BrownNE111920—9Nico CollinsHOU82422-210George PickensDAL142723-311Chris OlaveNO82926-112Malik NabersNYG83025-113DeVonta SmithPHI103131—14Tee HigginsCIN63435—15Garrett WilsonNYJ133636+116Ladd McConkeyLAC73740+217Rashee RiceKC53828-518Zay FlowersBAL133934-419Jaylen WaddleDEN104042+120Tetairoa McMillanCAR54139-321Davante AdamsLAR114852-222Emeka EgbukaTB104941-723Luther BurdenCHI105248+324D.J. MooreBUF75346+425Terry McLaurinWAS75450-526Christian WatsonGB115561-127Jameson WilliamsDET65854-228Rome OdunzeCHI106056+129Parker WashingtonJAX76459+130Mike EvansSF86863-431DK MetcalfPIT97376+232Brian Thomas Jr.JAX77473—33Chris GodwinTB107584+234Carnell TateTEN97668-635Quentin JohnstonLAC77987+136Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI148666-5WR Rankings Takeaways
The top nine receivers remain inside the overall Top 24, but the next tiers shifted. Rice fell to WR17, Egbuka to WR22, and Tate to WR34. Harrison remains WR36 but now ranks No. 86 overall against a No. 66 ADP.
Godwin, Johnston, and Reed offer the largest discounts in the published table. Harrison carries the largest premium, followed by Rice at 10 positions and Egbuka and Tate at eight each.
Managers looking beyond the table can use seven sleepers to target in Yahoo fantasy football leagues and 12 players with easy early-season schedules to identify later paths to early production.
TE Rankings
Brock Bowers and Trey McBride remain the elite opening tier. Colston Loveland follows at No. 46 before a deeper group that allows managers to wait if they miss the first two.
TE RankPlayerTeamByeOverallADPChange1Brock BowersLV132119+22Trey McBrideARI142624+43Colston LovelandCHI104638+54Tyler WarrenIND135953-15Tucker KraftGB116571+26Sam LaPortaDET67275+47Kyle PittsATL117878+58Harold FanninCLE118080-19George KittleSF88189+610Travis KelceKC5102108—11Isaiah LikelyNYG8104115—12Dalton KincaidBUF7108113—TE Rankings Takeaways
Kittle gained six spots to No. 81, while Loveland and Pitts each climbed five. McBride and LaPorta rose four positions. The movement improved the shape of the middle tiers without changing Bowers at TE1.
Likely offers the largest Top 12 discount at 11 picks ahead of ADP. Kittle is eight ahead, while Loveland carries the largest premium at eight selections. Deeper options become even more attractive: Ferguson ranks 24 spots ahead of market, Okonkwo 25, and Strange 19.
For more position strategy, see six fantasy football tight ends primed to break out, When to Draft a Tight End, and Tight End Strength of Schedule Beneficiaries and Ideal Late-Round Pairings.
Fantasy Football Half PPR Rankings FAQ
What Does Half PPR Mean in Fantasy Football?
Half PPR awards 0.5 fantasy points for every reception. A player with six catches receives three reception points before adding receiving yards and touchdowns. The format sits between standard scoring, which awards no reception points, and full PPR, which awards one point per catch.
How Are Half-PPR Rankings Different From Full-PPR Rankings?
Half-PPR reduces the advantage created by receptions. Running backs with strong rushing and touchdown roles gain relative value, while receivers and backs who depend heavily on short catches lose a portion of their scoring edge. Elite pass catchers remain valuable because yards, touchdowns, and receiving volume still produce points.
Are Running Backs More Valuable in Half PPR?
Running backs are generally more valuable relative to wide receivers than they are in full PPR, but role still matters more than position alone. Backs with receiving work remain especially valuable because they can score through both rushing and catches without relying entirely on touchdowns.
Why Is Josh Jacobs Missing From the Rankings?
The current board does not assign Jacobs a draftable 2026 ranking because his availability range is too uncertain. He ranked No. 44 one update ago, so managers should not treat his disappearance as a routine movement within the same tier.
Should You Draft MarShawn Lloyd at ADP?
Lloyd ranks No. 91 overall and RB33 against a No. 119 ADP, creating a 28-selection discount. That makes him one of the strongest values on the board, although managers should still draft him as a player whose workload can change rather than assuming a guaranteed full-season lead role.
Should You Use Overall or Positional Half-PPR Rankings During a Draft?
Use the overall rankings to compare players across positions and the positional rankings to identify tier depth. If several similarly ranked players remain at one position, you may be able to address another need and return to that group later.
How Often Should Fantasy Football Rankings Be Updated During the Preseason?
Rankings should be refreshed whenever injuries, depth-chart changes, suspensions, or meaningful role reports alter a player’s projection. Jacobs leaving the board while Lloyd rises 56 spots demonstrates how quickly one backfield can reshape a preseason draft.
More 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Help
Use our fantasy football cheat sheet for tiers, sleepers, and a condensed draft-day board. Test the rankings against our ESPN fantasy football mock draft, Yahoo fantasy football mock draft, and 12-team fantasy football mock draft. Find additional values in our fantasy football sleepers. Compare this board with a complete 12-team half-PPR mock draft recap. Explore the complete rankings and customized projections at 4for4.Hence then, the article about fantasy football half ppr rankings marshawn lloyd surges updated september 4 was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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