40) Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota Vikings
2019 stats: 14 games, 250 rushes, 1,135 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, 4.5 yards-per-carry, 53 receptions, 519 receiving yards
After missing more than half of his games over the first two years of his career, Dalvin Cook was able to stay on the field for 16 of Minnesota’s 18 games. Behind Kirk Cousins and an improving offensive line, the Florida State product was able to contribute over 1,600 yards from scrimmage during his 14 regular-season games and had a nose for the end zone, scoring all 13 of his touchdowns in the running game. While Cook’s production on the ground fell off during the playoffs, particularly against the 49ers, his involvement in the passing game never waned.
39) Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints
2019 stats: 11 games, 2,979 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 74.3% completion percentage, 7.9 yards-per-attempt, 116.3 passer rating
Despite missing five games early on in the season, Drew Brees never seemed to skip a beat on the field. Despite hitting the age of 41 during New Orleans’ playoff run, the savvy veteran has continued to display his impressive arm strength, reintegrating the deep passing game into Sean Payton’s offense after replacing Teddy Bridgewater in the lineup.
38) Jason Kelce, C, Philadelphia Eagles
2019 stats: 16 games, 2 sacks allowed, 3 penalties
Jason Kelce didn’t have his best season as a pass blocker in 2019, recording a good-but-not-great 70.6 pass-blocking grade according to PFF. However, the longtime Eagles’ center continued to keep Carson Wentz on his feet behind an offensive line that dealt with some injuries over this past season. Along with that, Kelce helped open up the run game for Jordan Howard, Miles Sanders, and the undersized dual-threat Boston Scott.
37) Zach Ertz, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
2019 stats: 15 games, 88 catches, 916 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns, 10.4 yards-per-catch
Zach Ertz has developed into Carson Wentz’s most consistent target. With Philadelphia’s receiving corps struggling to both stay on the field and produce when taking the field, Ertz became the primary chain mover in the passing game. With 50 first downs accumulated over his 88 receptions, the seventh-year tight end makes the most of his catches, while still providing elite blocking for his position.
36) Lane Johnson, OT, Philadelphia Eagles
2019 stats: 12 games, 1 sack allowed, 5 penalties
The three-time Pro Bowler missed the Eagles’ final four games of the regular season, as well as his team’s lone playoff game in 2019. However, Johnson remained among the top tier of offensive linemen when healthy and was seemingly on pace for his best season as a professional before injuring his ankle. After allowing a total of 8 sacks through 2017 and 2018, the former Sooner only allowed a single sack this year.
35) Nick Bosa, Edge, San Francisco 49ers
2019 stats: 16 games, 47 tackles, 9 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 interception, 2 passes deflected
The second overall pick of the 2019 draft quickly made a name for himself among the vastly improved 49ers’ defense. Grouped with arguably the best front seven in the league, the former Buckeye quickly became the focus of opposing offensive lines, over the likes of Dee Ford, Arik Armstead, and the now-traded DeForest Buckner. Come playoff time, Nick Bosa was seemingly everywhere for San Francisco during their Super Bowl run, picking up four sacks, 3 tackles for a loss, 2 pass deflections, and another forced fumble in just three games.
34) Zack Martin, G, Dallas Cowboys
2019 stats: 16 games, 0 sacks allowed, 2 penalties
After missing the first two games of his career in 2018, Zack Martin returned to his iron-man ways and protected Dak Prescott and Zeke Elliot in the backfield. While the 2019 season didn’t end the way the Cowboys would’ve liked it to, Dallas can head into 2020 knowing that their star offensive lineman will anchor top-5 rushing offenses while keeping a clean pocket for the soon-to-be highly-paid Prescott.
33) Anthony Harris, S, Minnesota Vikings
2019 stats: 14 games, 60 tackles, 6 interceptions, 11 pass deflections, 1 tackle for loss, 1 fumble recovery, 1 defensive touchdown
Anthony Harris was so good in 2019 that he pushed incumbent star, Harrison Smith, out of his more natural free safety position. As evidenced by Smith’s inclusion on this list, he was no slouch last season. However, Harris pairs impressive range, ball-skills, and tackling in the defensive backfield. The former Virginia Cavalier was all over the place for Mike Zimmer’s defense; with a career-high six interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a defensive touchdown in the books, we saw glimpses of how much of a turnover machine this player can be.
32) Marshal Yanda, G, Baltimore Ravens
2019 stats: 15 games, 1 sack allowed, 0 penalties, 1 fumble recovery
What a final season it was for Marshal Yanda. The former Hawkeye ended his 13-year career as the best blocker for arguably the best rushing attack in the NFL in 2019. Yanda was the unsung hero of Lamar Jackson’s and Mark Ingram’s impressive seasons on the ground. The 35-year old guard remained a model of consistency on the inside for the Ravens and picked up his eighth Pro Bowl appearance in nine years.
31) Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2019 stats: 14 games, 86 catches, 1,333 receiving yards, 9 receiving touchdowns, 15.5 yards-per-catch
Chris Godwin essentially doubled all of his career receiving statistics after a stellar 2019 season. While the highly erratic Jameis Winston had his issues with both decision-making and accuracy in his last season with the Buccaneers, Godwin seemed to cover for his quarterback’s mistakes. Winston only completed 60.7 percent of his passes last season, whereas Godwin was able to haul in 71.1 percent of the attempts that went his way. The former Nittany Lion has also improved his ball security, reducing his fumbles from four in 2018 to zero in 2019.
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