We want our IDP guys on the edge to do one thing and do it spectacularly…get to the quarterback. Hit him, sack him and generally make his life uneasy.
Top 30 Edge Rushers
1. TJ Watt, OLB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Stats 2019: 35 solo tackles, 20 assisted tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, 36 QB hits, 12.1 average fantasy points per game
2. Shaquil Barrett, OLB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
stats 2019: 45 solo tackles, 13 assisted tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, 37 QB hits, 11.6 average fantasy points per game
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3. Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals: stats 2019
41 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 19 sacks, 28 QB hits, 12.3 average fantasy points per game.++
4. Danielle Hunter, DE, Minnesota Vikings
stats 2019: 52 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, 22 QB hits, 9.6 average fantasy point per game
5. Aaron Donald, DT, Los Angeles Rams
stats 2019: 29 solo tackles, 19 assisted tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, 25 QB hits, 8.1 average fantasy points per game
6. Joey Bosa, DE, Los Angeles Chargers
stats 2019: 48 solo tackles, 19 assisted tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, 30 QB hits, 8.8 average fantasy points per game
7. Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns
stats 2019: 20 solo tackles, 9 assisted tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 19 QB hits, 8.6 average fantasy points per game
8. Cameron Jordan, DE, New Orleans Saints
stats 2019: 37 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks, 25 QB hits, 8.4 average fantasy points per game
9. Za’Darius Smith, OLB, Green Bay Packers
stats 2019: 41 solo tackles, 14 assisted tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks, 37 QB hits, 9 average fantasy points per game
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10. Nick Bosa, DE, San Francisco 49ers
Stats 2019: 32 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, 25 QB hits, 7.5 average fantasy points per game
11. Carlos Dunlap, Cincinnati Bengals
Stats 2019: 39 solo tackles, 24 assisted tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, 21 QB hits, 9.1 average fantasy points per game
12. Khalil Mack, OLB, Chicago Bears
Stats 2019: 40 solo tackles, 7 assisted tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 16 QB hits, 7.5 average fantasy points per game
13. Josh Allen, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Stats 2019: 31 solo tackles, 13 assisted tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, 23 QB hits, 6.7 average fantasy points per game
14. Dante Fowler, Atlanta Falcons
Stats 2019: 40 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, 16 QB hits, 8.4 average fantasy points per game
15. Preston Smith, Green Bay Packers
Stats 2019: 36 solo tackles, 20 assisted tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 23 QB hits, 7.8 average fantasy points per game
16. Chase Young, DE, Washington
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17. Sam Hubbard, DE, Cincinnati Bengals
Stats 2019: 46 solo tackles, 30 assisted tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 14 QB hits, 7.6 average fantasy points per game
18. Maxx Crosby, DE, Las Vegas Raiders
Stats 2019: 36 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 15 QB hits, 7.4 average fantasy points per game
19. Justin Houston, Indianapolis Colts
Stats 2019: 33 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 19 QB hits, 7.4 average fantasy points per game
20. Arik Armstead, San Francisco 49ers
Stats 2019: 32 solo tackles, 22 assisted tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 19 QB hits, 7.1 average fantasy points per game
21. Trey Flowers, DE, Detroit Lions
Stats 2019: 33 solo tackles, 19 assisted tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 21 QB hits, 7.2 average fantasy points per game
22. Brandon Graham, Philadelphia Eagles
Stats 2019: 35 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 17 QB hits, 6.7 average fantasy points per game
23. Frank Clark, Kansas City Chiefs
Stats 2019: 27 solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 16 QB hits, 7.2 average fantasy points per game
24. Harold Landry, Tennessee Titans
Stats 2019: 43 solo tackles, 25 assisted tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, 15 QB hits, 7.5 average fantasy points per game
25. Bradley Chubb, Denver Broncos
Stats 2019: Injured after fourth game
26. JJ Watt, Houston Texans
Stats 2019: Injured after eighth game
27. Whitney Mercilus, Houston Texans
Stats 2019: 33 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 15 QB hits, 7 average fantasy points per game
28. Melvin Ingram, Los Angeles Chargers
Stats 2019: 39 solo tackles, 9 assisted tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 12 QB hits, 7.5 average fantasy points per game
29. Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers
Stats 2019: 19 solo tackles, 6 assisted tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 16 QB hits, 3.9 average fantasy points per game
30. Chase Winovich, New England Patriots
Stats 2019: 17 solo tackles, 9 assisted tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 10 QB hits, 3.6 average fantasy points per game
So the edge rushers are going to get you fantasy points especially if your league prioritizes sacks and quarterback hits. Play well. Play safe.
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