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Fantasy Football Player Positions Distribution Statistics

In Fantasy Football, player position distribution typically includes a higher number of running backs and wide receivers compared to quarterbacks and tight ends.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In the following blog post, we explore the distribution of fantasy football player positions and their contributions to total fantasy points. From the prominence of quarterbacks and running backs to the roles of wide receivers, tight ends, and defense/special teams, we delve into the key statistics that shape fantasy football strategies and roster compositions. Understanding these player position dynamics is crucial for fantasy football enthusiasts looking to build successful teams based on statistical insights and trends in the game.

Statistic 1

"The quarterback (QB) position accounts for more fantasy points than any other position, typically contributing over 30% of total fantasy points."

Statistic 2

"Running backs (RB) account for the second highest percentage of fantasy points, approximately 20-25%."

Statistic 3

"Wide receivers (WR) are responsible for about 20-25% of total fantasy points."

Statistic 4

"In most leagues, tight ends (TE) make up about 10-15% of total points in fantasy football."

Statistic 5

"Defense/Special Teams (D/ST) often contribute less than 10% of total fantasy points."

Statistic 6

"Among QBs, almost 30% of top-10 fantasy performers repeat their top-10 performance the following year."

Statistic 7

"In contrast, close to 40% of RBs, WRs, and TEs repeat top-10 performances from one year to the next."

Statistic 8

"More than 10% of all rostered fantasy football players are wide receivers."

Statistic 9

"Quarterbacks make up less than 5% of all rostered fantasy football players."

Statistic 10

"Running backs account for around 15% of all rostered fantasy football players."

Statistic 11

"Tight ends make up approximately 7.5% of all rostered fantasy football players."

Statistic 12

"Kickers account for around 2.5% of all rostered fantasy football players."

Statistic 13

"The average fantasy football team has approximately 12% of its roster filled by RBs."

Statistic 14

"The average fantasy football team has approximately 3% of its roster filled by QBs."

Statistic 15

"The average fantasy football team has approximately 15% of its roster filled by WRs."

Statistic 16

"The average fantasy football team has approximately 3.5% of its roster filled by TEs."

Statistic 17

"The average fantasy football team has approximately 1.5% of its roster filled by Ks."

Statistic 18

"The average fantasy football team has approximately 1% of its roster filled by D/ST."

In conclusion, the distribution of fantasy points and player positions in fantasy football shows a clear hierarchy in terms of point contribution, with quarterbacks leading the way and kickers and defense/special teams at the bottom. Repeat performances among top fantasy performers vary by position, with QBs showing the most consistency. Wide receivers make up a significant portion of rostered players, while quarterbacks are the least represented. Understanding these statistics can help fantasy football managers make informed decisions when drafting and managing their teams.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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