If you begin with a good baseline of a tried-and-true gamebreaker or two at receiver, that can take the pressure off hitting on all the right high-upside sleepers later. There also is less attrition at the position with most of the top players being durable, so in more drafts than not, you should want to tap into wideout twice before the fourth-round dropoff.
Know that it's no longer only "early or late" for a tight end. The tight end cupboard has been quickly restocked in the NFL. In recent seasons, the adage has been you either take a top eight end, such as Travis Kelce, within the first three rounds or wait a while to address the position after filling out running back, wide receiver, quarterback and flex.
While Kelce, Darren Waller, and George Kittle are the latest formidable big three, tight end is now stacked with promising youngsters right behind them. Hockenson, Kyle Pitts, and Mark Andrews are all worthy targets in the fourth and fifth rounds. It's also smart to nab a top starter at the right time — when his value is better than that of a player from another position — then dive into a deep sleeper pool late.
That group includes Irv Smith Jr. Tight end hasn't had this many intriguing tiers for a while, but you need to stay sharp and have the position in mind throughout, as there's a strong possibility it makes sense to grab one during the heart of your draft.
Find the best values at quarterback. Tight end is back to being a deep position. Quarterback was already there, and in , more teams throughout the league have exciting options at the position. Allen and Murray are ranked right behind Mahomes in the top three going into this season. That means you will need to pay a premium draft pick to get them, starting with Mahomes in the second round and continuing with Allen and Murray around the third or fourth round. Although there's nothing wrong with believing they will live up to their recent past production and follow-up expectations, savvier drafters will look for a bigger return in relation to investment from this year's similar sleepers.
Aaron Rodgers is due for some TD regression after his monster MVP season, but his dropping six or seven spots in the QB1 rankings make him a little undervalued. Jalen Hurts is getting some buzz for Year 2 in Philadelphia. In his four rookie starts, he put up numbers that would have put him in the top five, but his current ranking is around QB Digging deeper in the borderline of the top 12, Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow each have great weapons and are destined for high passing volume, making many believe they will outperform their current eighth-round average draft positions ADPs.
Quarterback production tends to look very different from preseason projections. Also, don't forget other rookies who can have a big scoring impact soon, such as Trey Lance and Justin Fields. This year, once again, there are several excellent values outside the top eight.
Know why you're taking a player. Sounds simple, right? Make sure you've heard of the guy you're taking in each round. Have a general idea of his talent level and what his potential role can be — both on his real team and your fantasy team. Don't go for some shaky veteran WR5 when you can take a more valuable young RB4 who is an injury away from big touches.
You're not taking a player because you like his name or where he went to college. You're making every pick count with the intent that each pick can help you win a championship. Don't be a slave to the rankings. While you do want to follow somewhat of a script early, be prepared to pivot and freelance a little once you see your early draft results develop.
Are you happier about some positions more than others? If a player doesn't excite you or can give you only limited help, you shouldn't take him. Use your cheat sheet as more a rough outline than a stone tablet.
Make sure you use your gut and make your draft your own. The one predictable thing about a fantasy draft is its unpredictability. Don't be influenced by other picks. The middle portion of Round 2 is a great spot to grab an elite wide receiver. This tier wraps up our WR1 options, with Lamb seemingly on the verge of a major breakout. Woods, Evans and Cooper aren't super-exciting, but they figure to produce solid WR2 numbers. This tier had a near-perfect payoff rate last season and the talent available here in suggests we're likely in for a repeat.
Plan on grabbing a wideout with your fourth pick. Odell Beckham Jr. Ja'Marr Chase , CIN, WR32 Analysis: If you've made it this far with zero or one running back, you still have an opportunity to grab one with decent upside albeit also with plenty of risk. Edmonds and Hunt will be especially busy as pass-catchers, whereas Williams may need a month or two before he emerges as a weekly RB2 or better. This range also includes a lot of wide receiver talent, with a mix of veterans and even a few breakout candidates in Jeudy and Chase.
This is also a decent area to grab a tight end, with Andrews, Hockenson and Pitts all solid TE1 targets. Lamar Jackson , BAL, QB5 Analysis: This is my favorite area to attack quarterback, with Prescott and Jackson offering elite upside they were the top two fantasy QBs in while not being overly pricey they'll usually cost you a sixth-round pick.
Laviska Shenault Jr. Logan Thomas , WAS, TE7 Analysis: Davis isn't the most inspiring pick and has a capped ceiling, so this is really the area of the draft where you want to try to avoid spending on running backs arguably until the double-digit rounds.
Gaskin's value is down a bit, as Miami has seemingly moved to a more of a committee that will heavily involve Malcolm Brown and perhaps Salvon Ahmed. There is some nice wide receiver talent here, including one of my favorite targets in Shenault.
Thomas remains one of the best values in fantasy football drafts this offseason. Smith, Samuel and Fant are solid mid-draft targets who offer upside.
DJ Chark Jr. Marvin Jones Jr. Darrell Henderson Jr. He has WR1 upside upon his return and is thus worthy of a midround pick.
Otherwise, we're sorting through some of the best flex options here. Engel is also strongly recommending Cleveland wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones. Cleveland does need a downfield playmaker to complement their strong running game and the reliability of Jarvis Landry. Peoples-Jones fits the bill. The second-year wideout confirmed he is ready to take on more of a featured role for Cleveland in a major win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
He caught a yard TD pass, and more big plays will be on the way from Peoples-Jones. He already has a yard, two TD outing to his credit this year in addition to his highlight scoring catch in Week 9. Engel is also all-in on a tight end who should be an immediate pickup. This player is widely available and could be a huge boost to your Fantasy football lineup. You can only see who it is at SportsLine. So which players should you target on the Fantasy football waiver wire before Week 10?
And which tight end is a must-add?
0コメント