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Fantasy football player awards
Like Madden abilities, but earned from real box scores. Every fantasy player gets awards from last season and this one, ranked against his own position: gold, silver and bronze for strengths, red for flaws, purple for wildcards and blue for this week's matchup. Here is what each one means and who has it now.
Cornerstone Asset
Top six at his position in dynasty value, 26 or younger (28 for quarterbacks): a player to build a dynasty team around.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jeremiyah Love, Kenyon Sadiq, Bijan Robinson, Trevor Lawrence, Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, Tyler Warren, George Pickens, Puka Nacua, Colston Loveland, Bo Nix, Harold Fannin Jr..
Rising Star
24 or younger and scoring much more than last season, or projected to grow next season.
Jeremiyah Love, Kenyon Sadiq, Denzel Boston, Matthew Golden, Jahmyr Gibbs, Parker Washington, Ashton Jeanty, Luther Burden III, Kyle Monangai.
Iron Man
Played every game over the last two seasons with no time on injured reserve.
Nobody right now.
Bowling Ball
Running backs who move the chains or score on the highest share of their carries.
Chris Rodriguez Jr., Zach Charbonnet, Blake Corum, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, Kyren Williams, Derrick Henry, Jordan Mason.
Home Run Hitter
Running backs with the most 20-yard runs per carry.
De'Von Achane, Derrick Henry, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Kenneth Walker III, James Cook, TreVeyon Henderson, Jaylen Warren.
Workhorse
Running backs with 18 or more touches a game.
Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor, Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs, James Cook, Ashton Jeanty, De'Von Achane, Chase Brown, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Quinshon Judkins, Bucky Irving.
Satellite Back
Running backs who draw the most targets out of the backfield.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, De'Von Achane, Chase Brown, Ashton Jeanty, Bucky Irving, Kenny Gainwell.
Goal-Line Hammer
Running backs with the most rushing touchdowns a game.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, James Cook, Zach Charbonnet, Javonte Williams.
Target Hog
Receivers who see a quarter or more of their team’s targets (a fifth for tight ends).
Trey McBride, Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Puka Nacua, Justin Jefferson, Garrett Wilson, Brock Bowers, Chris Olave, Drake London, Zay Flowers, Wan'Dale Robinson, A.J. Brown, Tyler Warren, CeeDee Lamb, Tetairoa McMillan, Harold Fannin Jr., Malik Nabers, George Kittle, Kyle Pitts, DeVonta Smith, Davante Adams, Rashee Rice, Dallas Goedert.
Deep Threat
The most air yards per target at the position.
Dalton Kincaid, Christian Watson, Alec Pierce, Kayshon Boutte, Tyquan Thornton, Mike Gesicki, Rome Odunze, Adonai Mitchell, Zach Ertz, Darren Waller, Tez Johnson, Cole Kmet, Jahan Dotson, Dyami Brown, Colston Loveland, Brian Thomas Jr., Jordan Addison, Oronde Gadsden II, Terry McLaurin, Ricky Pearsall, Darnell Mooney.
YAC Monster
The most yards after the catch per reception at the position.
Rashee Rice, Tucker Kraft, Khalil Shakir, Deebo Samuel Sr., Darnell Washington, DeMario Douglas, Greg Dulcich, Zay Flowers, Luther Burden III, Dalton Kincaid, DK Metcalf, Chris Godwin Jr., Marvin Mims Jr., Elijah Higgins, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Travis Kelce, Cooper Kupp, Malik Washington, Darius Slayton, Kalif Raymond.
Sure Hands
The best catch rates at the position, without a lost fumble.
Stefon Diggs, Kalif Raymond, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel Sr., Sam LaPorta, Michael Pittman, Marvin Mims Jr., Mack Hollins, Kendrick Bourne.
Red Zone Threat
The most touchdowns per target at the position.
Tee Higgins, Davante Adams, Christian Watson, Dallas Goedert, Kayshon Boutte, Darren Waller, Colby Parkinson, Tez Johnson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown, George Kittle, Quentin Johnston, Jauan Jennings, Jayden Higgins, Jake Tonges, Noah Fant, Garrett Wilson, Tucker Kraft, DJ Moore, Jalen Coker, Marquise Brown.
Chain Mover
The most first downs per target at the position.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, George Pickens, George Kittle, Dalton Kincaid, Ricky Pearsall, Alec Pierce, Kayshon Boutte, Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin, Jalen Coker, Dontayvion Wicks, Mike Gesicki, Dawson Knox, Kendrick Bourne, Christian Watson, Kalif Raymond.
Surgeon
Quarterbacks with the best completion percentage over expected.
Drake Maye, Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Dak Prescott, Mac Jones, Marcus Mariota.
Dual Threat
Quarterbacks with 30 or more rushing yards a game.
Jayden Daniels, Justin Fields, Josh Allen, Jaxson Dart.
Steady Eddie
The smallest week-to-week swing in fantasy points at the position.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tyler Warren, Kyren Williams, Jayden Daniels, Trey McBride, Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey, Nico Collins, Rashee Rice, Bucky Irving, Puka Nacua, CeeDee Lamb, Javonte Williams, Matthew Stafford, Juwan Johnson.
Heating Up
His last three games are well above his average before them.
Zay Flowers, Kenneth Walker III, Matthew Golden, Chuba Hubbard, Jalen Coker, Bhayshul Tuten, Isaiah Likely, Noah Fant, Mike Gesicki, Ty Johnson, Kalif Raymond, Kirk Cousins, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, CeeDee Lamb, Bryce Young, Juwan Johnson, Christian Watson, Tyler Shough, Devaughn Vele, Josh Allen, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Chris Olave, Brock Purdy, Justin Jefferson, DeVonta Smith, Davante Adams, Derrick Henry, Dalton Kincaid, Travis Kelce, Parker Washington, Geno Smith.
Smash Spot
A top projected player facing a defence that gives up the most to his position this week.
Tyler Warren, Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Darren Waller, Jahmyr Gibbs, Tetairoa McMillan, TreVeyon Henderson, D'Andre Swift, Tucker Kraft, Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Jalen Coker, Isaiah Likely, Jeremiyah Love, Chris Olave, Wan'Dale Robinson, Stefon Diggs, Michael Wilson, Bucky Irving, David Montgomery, Terry McLaurin, Woody Marks, Aaron Jones, Devaughn Vele.
Gunslinger
Quarterbacks who throw deep and take risks: high air yards per attempt with interceptions to match.
Drake Maye, Marcus Mariota, Lamar Jackson, J.J. McCarthy, Trevor Lawrence.
Boom or Bust
The biggest week-to-week swings in fantasy points at the position.
Colston Loveland, Kyle Pitts, Rome Odunze, Michael Wilson, Justin Fields, Rico Dowdle, Kenny Gainwell, Jaxson Dart, TreVeyon Henderson, A.J. Brown, Bryce Young, Rhamondre Stevenson, Alec Pierce, Darren Waller, Lamar Jackson, Drake London, Emeka Egbuka, Tucker Kraft, David Montgomery.
TD Dependent
The highest share of fantasy points from touchdowns.
Davante Adams, Derrick Henry, Dallas Goedert, Zach Charbonnet, Darren Waller, RJ Harvey, David Montgomery, Jake Tonges, Jonathan Taylor, Jake Ferguson.
Butter Fingers
The most fumbles per touch at the position.
George Pickens, Jake Ferguson, Cam Skattebo, Malik Willis, Samaje Perine, Quinn Ewers, James Cook, Baker Mayfield, Zay Flowers, Daniel Jones, Juwan Johnson, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Marcus Mariota, Sam Darnold, Jordan Mason.
Injury Prone
Ten or more weeks on injured reserve over the last three seasons.
Jonathon Brooks, MarShawn Lloyd, J.K. Dobbins, Anthony Richardson, Tank Dell, Deshaun Watson, Bub Means, Joe Burrow, Rashee Rice, Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Bam Knight, Trey Benson, Cameron Latu, Kendre Miller, Keaton Mitchell, Greg Dulcich, Luke Musgrave, Najee Harris, James Conner, Marquise Brown, Phil Mafah, Evan Hull, Julius Chestnut, Eric Gray, Treylon Burks, AJ Dillon, Skyy Moore, Will Levis, Hendon Hooker, Aidan O'Connell, Kurtis Rourke, Christian McCaffrey, Malik Nabers, Travis Hunter, Garrett Wilson, Omarion Hampton, Daniel Jones, Sam LaPorta, Tucker Kraft.
Father Time
Veterans at the age where players at the position usually decline fast.
Derrick Henry, Travis Kelce, Aaron Rodgers, Keenan Allen, Zach Ertz, Davante Adams, Matthew Stafford, Stefon Diggs, Aaron Jones, Darren Waller, Alvin Kamara, Cooper Kupp, Mack Hollins, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Saquon Barkley, Courtland Sutton, David Montgomery, Tony Pollard, Terry McLaurin, Geno Smith, Evan Engram, Devin Singletary, Kendrick Bourne.
Ice Cold
His last three games are well below his average before them.
Colston Loveland, Drake Maye, De'Von Achane, Kyle Pitts, Courtland Sutton, Quentin Johnston, Tucker Kraft, Michael Pittman, Jauan Jennings, Rico Dowdle, Theo Johnson, Kenny Gainwell, J.K. Dobbins, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Kimani Vidal, Colby Parkinson, Mac Jones, Malik Nabers, Saquon Barkley, Hunter Henry, George Pickens, Jameson Williams, Daniel Jones, Rome Odunze, RJ Harvey, Kyler Murray, Rhamondre Stevenson.
Pick Machine
Quarterbacks who throw the most interceptions per attempt.
J.J. McCarthy, Shedeur Sanders, Brady Cook, Geno Smith, Tua Tagovailoa, Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold.
Sack Magnet
Quarterbacks sacked on the highest share of dropbacks.
Justin Fields, Carson Wentz, Brady Cook, J.J. McCarthy, Geno Smith, Lamar Jackson, Shedeur Sanders.
Franchise QB
His team’s starting quarterback, 33 or younger, projected as a fantasy starter.
Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Trevor Lawrence, Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix, Drake Maye, Jared Goff, Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love.
Prove It
Rookies and second-year players without a real NFL track record yet.
Carnell Tate, Jadarian Price, KC Concepcion, Makai Lemon, Germie Bernard, Nate Boerkircher, Max Klare, Marlin Klein, Cam Ward, Gunnar Helm, Pat Bryant, Chimere Dike, Isaac TeSlaa.
Mr. Irrelevant
Taken in round 6 or 7 or undrafted, and not a fantasy starter.
Raheim Sanders, LeQuint Allen Jr., Seth McGowan, Kaytron Allen, Demond Claiborne, Eli Heidenreich, Phil Mafah, Jahdae Walker, Jaleel McLaughlin, Hunter Luepke, Tahj Brooks, Malik Benson, Josh Cameron, Carson Steele, Tyler Goodson, Jawhar Jordan, C.J. Williams, CJ Daniels, Kevin Austin Jr., Corey Kiner, Kalel Mullings, Julius Chestnut, Dylan Laube, Lewis Bond, Barion Brown, Emmanuel Henderson Jr., Anthony Smith, Lew Nichols III, George Holani, Jared Wayne, Jaret Patterson, Darius Cooper, Tyler Badie, Deion Burks, Zavier Scott, Jacob Saylors, Kameron Johnson, Jimmy Horn Jr., Gage Larvadain, Ricky White III.
Perpetual Backup
Still a backup three or more seasons into his career.
Cole Kmet, James Conner, Justice Hill, Ty Johnson, Samaje Perine, Josh Oliver, Ameer Abdullah, AJ Dillon, Greg Dortch, Jeremy McNichols, Christian Kirk, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Tyler Huntley, Drew Lock, Mason Rudolph, Brian Robinson, John Metchie III, Najee Harris, Daniel Bellinger, Jeremy Ruckert, Noah Gray, Josh Palmer, Tyler Goodson, Elijah Moore, Julius Chestnut, Jalen Tolbert, Tyler Badie, Brock Wright, Dyami Brown, Calvin Austin III, Tutu Atwell, Treylon Burks, KaVontae Turpin, Skyy Moore, Malik Davis, Trey Sermon, Trey Lance, Tank Bigsby, Cameron Latu, Anthony Richardson.
Handcuff
A backup running back worth a start only if the man ahead of him goes down.
Kaelon Black, Kyle Monangai, Woody Marks, MarShawn Lloyd, Kenny Gainwell, Tyjae Spears, Mike Washington Jr., Emmett Johnson, Blake Corum, Alvin Kamara, Tyler Allgeier, Braelon Allen, Raheim Sanders, Ollie Gordon II, Seth McGowan, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Sione Vaki.
Not Long for the League
Players with his age and production usually had about a season or less left.
Scott Matlock, Sean Clifford, Stetson Bennett, Ameer Abdullah, Kalif Raymond, Sterling Shepard, Brandin Cooks, Jake Haener, Joe Milton III, Tanner McKee, Joe Flacco, Jawhar Jordan, Dylan Laube, Mack Hollins, Samaje Perine, Eric Gray, Kendrick Bourne, AJ Dillon, KaVontae Turpin, Derius Davis, Jeremy McNichols, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Van Jefferson, Hendon Hooker, Aidan O'Connell, Mason Rudolph.
Bust Watch
Round 1 or 2 picks two to four years in who still aren’t producing.
Anthony Richardson, Jahan Dotson, Treylon Burks, Matthew Golden, Xavier Legette, Mason Taylor, Keon Coleman, Jonathon Brooks, Jayden Higgins, Terrance Ferguson, Adonai Mitchell, Tre Harris, Marvin Mims Jr., Jack Bech, Elijah Arroyo, Jayden Reed, Michael Mayer, Ben Sinnott, Tyquan Thornton, Jonathan Mingo, Luke Musgrave, John Metchie III, Luke Schoonmaker, Skyy Moore, Will Levis.
Invisible Man
Healthy, but missing from the box score in two or more of his team’s games this season.
Travis Hunter, Justin Fields, J.J. McCarthy, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jarquez Hunter, Anthony Richardson, Sean Tucker, Tua Tagovailoa, DJ Giddens, Jaydon Blue, Michael Carter, Cedric Tillman, Israel Abanikanda, Phil Mafah, Jared Wiley, Jerome Ford, Carson Steele, Jawhar Jordan, Elijah Moore, Kalel Mullings, Evan Hull, Jalin Hyatt, Jalen Tolbert, Eric Gray, Jaret Patterson, Zavier Scott, Bub Means, Gage Larvadain, Ricky White III, Darius Slayton, Dameon Pierce, Zamir White, Dominic Lovett, Pierre Strong, Casey Washington, Mitchell Tinsley, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Isaiah Hodgins, Tyler Johnson, Van Jefferson.
TD Drought
Eight or more games without a touchdown.
Rashid Shaheed, Kendrick Bourne, Mark Andrews, Alvin Kamara, Darnell Washington, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Michael Pittman, Theo Johnson, J.K. Dobbins, Tyler Allgeier, Darnell Mooney.
Low Ceiling
His best game in two seasons was modest for a fantasy starter.
Darnell Washington, Brian Robinson, Malik Washington, Elic Ayomanor, Aaron Jones, Alvin Kamara, Jonnu Smith, Cooper Kupp, Cole Kmet, Mack Hollins.
Plodder
The fewest yards per carry among running backs.
Quinshon Judkins, Bam Knight, Ollie Gordon II, Woody Marks, Alvin Kamara, Tyler Allgeier, Ashton Jeanty, Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker, Michael Carter, Devin Singletary.
Stone Hands
The lowest catch rates among receivers and tight ends.
Theo Johnson, Adonai Mitchell, Elic Ayomanor, Jerry Jeudy, Isaiah Bond, Cole Kmet, Darnell Mooney, Noah Gray, Emeka Egbuka, Rome Odunze, Jordan Addison, Tucker Kraft, Evan Engram, Jahan Dotson, Dyami Brown, Harold Fannin Jr., Brian Thomas Jr., Mason Taylor, Xavier Legette, Mike Evans, Jalen Nailor, Christian Kirk.
Checkdown Charlie
The fewest air yards per attempt among quarterbacks.
Kyler Murray, Brady Cook, Dillon Gabriel, Jared Goff, Geno Smith, Joe Burrow, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields, Tua Tagovailoa.
Waiver Wire
Projected so low he could be found on the waiver wire.
Kaleb Johnson, Joe Royer, Trevor Etienne, Robbie Ouzts, Savion Williams, Kendrick Law, Will Shipley, Jalen Royals, Isaac Guerendo, Dont'e Thornton Jr., Arian Smith, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Carson Beck, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik, Cole Payton, Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, De'Zhaun Stribling, Chris Brazzell II, Ja'Kobi Lane, Adam Randall, Dylan Sampson, Jonah Coleman, Justin Joly, Tanner Koziol, Seydou Traore, Matthew Hibner, Jaylen Wright, Bryce Lance, Kaden Wetjen, Josh Cuevas, Elijah Sarratt, Skyler Bell, Reggie Virgil, Colbie Young, Kevin Coleman Jr., Cyrus Allen, Malachi Corley, Brenen Thompson.
Just a Guy
A veteran who fills a bye week rather than a weekly lineup spot.
C.J. Stroud, Jacoby Brissett, Rashod Bateman, David Njoku, Tommy Tremble, Jameis Winston, Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., Xavier Worthy, Josh Downs, Romeo Doubs, Tre Tucker, Troy Franklin, Brenton Strange, Rachaad White, Chig Okonkwo.
Tough Draw
A top projected player facing a defence that gives up the least to his position this week.
Amon-Ra St. Brown, De'Von Achane, Chase Brown, Omarion Hampton, Ladd McConkey, Javonte Williams, Josh Allen, Trey McBride, Kenyon Sadiq, Saquon Barkley, Travis Etienne, Dalton Kincaid, Deebo Samuel Sr., Mike Evans, Alvin Kamara.