NFL Keep 3 Cut 5
- You get 8 similar players and one stat.
- They show up one at a time. Keep or cut each one without seeing their number. No take-backs.
- Use your 3 keeps or 5 cuts and the rest are decided for you.
- Then they’re ranked, and you score on where your 3 landed.
NFL · 2014 to 2025
About NFL Keep 3 Cut 5
Eight NFL names in one season’s stat. Keep the best three blind.
Example board
Keep the top 3 in rushing yards, 2023
- Ranked by:
- 2023 rushing yards
- Players:
- 8
- Keep:
- 3
| Card | Player | Team | 2023 rushing yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isiah Pacheco | KC | 935 |
| 2 | Tony Pollard | DAL | 1,005 |
| 3 | De'Von Achane | MIA | 800 |
| 4 | Devin Singletary | HOU | 898 |
| 5 | Javonte Williams | DEN | 774 |
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Stats from ESPN as of Oct 10, 2026. This board is retired, so it never comes up in play.
About this game & data
Eight players come one at a time with their numbers hidden. Keep the 3 who rank highest. No take-backs.
The best 3 were Tony Pollard, Bijan Robinson and Isiah Pacheco. Keep exactly those and you score 100%.
They came up as cards 1, 2 and 8.
Example board 2
Keep the top 3 in receiving yards, 2025
- Ranked by:
- 2025 receiving yards
- Players:
- 8
- Keep:
- 3
| Card | Player | Team | 2025 receiving yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Pickens | DAL | 1,429 |
| 2 | Trey McBride | ARI | 1,239 |
| 3 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | 1,048 |
| 4 | Drake London | ATL | 919 |
| 5 | Chris Olave | NO | 1,163 |
| 6 | Emeka Egbuka | TB | 938 |
| 7 | Michael Wilson | ARI | 1,006 |
| 8 | Wan'Dale Robinson | NYG | 1,014 |
Example board 3
Keep the top 3 in receiving yards, 2022
- Ranked by:
- 2022 receiving yards
- Players:
- 8
- Keep:
- 3
| Card | Player | Team | 2022 receiving yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amari Cooper | CLE | 1,160 |
| 2 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | 1,359 |
| 3 | Christian Kirk | JAX | 1,108 |
| 4 | Tee Higgins | CIN | 1,029 |
| 5 | Davante Adams | LV | 1,516 |
| 6 | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | 1,046 |
| 7 | DeVonta Smith | PHI | 1,196 |
| 8 | Jerry Jeudy | DEN | 972 |
What goes into NFL Keep 3 Cut 5 boards
The stat is one of the 12 season stats, from passing yards to tackles. Sacks, tackles and interceptions are in the mix unless you turn on offense only.
Every card comes from that season’s top 32 or so, so they’re all good players. The question is who was best that year.
PPR gives a point per catch, so a busy slot receiver can outscore a deep threat.
About the data
NFL seasons 1993 to 2025, from ESPN.
Why 1993? Before then, ESPN’s NFL leaderboards only list a handful of players. Squad Sweep and Career Path use rosters, which go back to 1980.
Stat terms
- TD / Yds:
- touchdowns and yards. Rush, Pass and Rec mean rushing, passing and receiving.
- Fantasy points (PPR):
- 1 per catch, 0.1 per rushing or receiving yard, 6 per rushing or receiving TD, 0.04 per passing yard, 4 per passing TD. Nothing comes off for turnovers.