This past week, I had a draft and took notes throughout. I drafted from the 3rd spot overall, and in this article, I list all my picks and a breakdown of why I chose them. This league is one QB, two RBs, three WRs, one TE, one flex, one kicker, and one D/ST, and it is PPR scoring.
McCaffrey went at 1.1 and Tyreek went at 1.2, so with this being a one QB, PPR league, Lamb was my guy. He is one of the best WRs in the league, in a contract year, and the clear favorite target for QB Dak Prescott. Expect him to catch 120 passes, double-digit TDs, and 1400+ yards. If you can avoid pick three and get pick five to seven instead, I recommend it. I feel that one of Chase or Jefferson can be had in that range and they can easily score as well, if not higher than Lamb. Again, though, I love Lamb, and there is nothing wrong with taking him at number three overall.
When this round began, I wasn’t set on whether I was going to draft an RB or WR, but as players started flying off the board, my decision was made for me. Jacobs became the last of the top RBs available, and I liked many of the WRs that I knew I could get in round 3. Jacobs does have some injury concerns, but I love his situation in a great Packers offense, and head coach Matt LaFleur loves to keep his backs fresh by rotating them.
Waddle was one of the WRs I knew I could get in round three and part of why I love him so much is that I believe he has the upside to be a top 5-7 WR overall. The Miami offense is incredibly explosive and although everyone salivates for Tyreek Hill and their RB corps, Waddle will be the most consistent option this season in my eyes. It helps him that so much attention is given to Tyreek.
I have drafted four teams already (two mocks and two leagues), and I have now taken Flowers in three of the four. He is the clear number-one WR in Baltimore, and I believe he is their number-one pass catcher overall, even with Mark Andrews healthy. He is going to be a PPR monster this season in the offense, and I think the addition of Derek Henry will lead to more big plays down the field off the play-action pass. There was no RB who stood out to me with this pick either, so I was thrilled to get what I believe is an elite WR3.
After passing on RBs in rounds three and four, it started to become essential for me to grab one here. The most reliable RB on the board was Aaron Jones and I like him for a number of reasons. The threat of Justin Jefferson taking the top off a defense is going to mean Jones shouldn’t be facing many stacked boxes. Jones is also a very good pass catcher which I love to get from my RB2 in PPR leagues. I worry a little bit about his durability after last season, and I have Jacobs with those same concerns, so another RB in the next round or two will be a smart decision.
Speaking of needing another RB. Well, I was surprised to see Swift fall to the end of round six; however, with teams focused on getting a QB, he was available to me. I debated on whether I could get him with my early 7th-rounder, but he really was the last of the possible RB2s, so I didn’t take the chance; I wanted to have him to give myself multiple RB2s. Swift has big upside and big play ability; the next three RBs taken after him were Jaylen Warren, Zach Moss, and Brian Robinson Jr., and I feel that Swift could be much better than all of them.
He has always been a favorite of mine in PPR leagues. He is my fourth WR and will be used in the flex spot at times. Swift will likely be used in that flex spot, too. In a league where you always start at least three WR, I always find it important to make sure you have four that you feel confident in starting every week. Godwin plays second fiddle to Mike Evans in Tampa, yet he is still a steady and reliable pass-catching option and has shown he can do it with any QB. He was solid last season in Baker Mayfield’s first year with the team and should be as good, if not better, in Baker’s second season.
It was finally time for me to take a QB before all the good choices were gone. I had the choice between Tua and Goff and it was a tough decision for me. I love Goff and the Lions offense, and I had Goff on two championship teams last season. The fact that I drafted Waddle definitely helped to sway my decision here, though. I really love the idea of having the Tua to Waddle connection, and Tua having Tyreek Hill as well is just icing on the cake.
After hearing Dr. Roto talk about the Steelers on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, I warmed up a lot to “Muth.” The Steelers traded away Diontae Johnson this offseason, which leaves their WR room very thin. George Pickens is solid; he is the number one option there. However, after that, it’s really a completely unknown mess. That is why I believe that Muth is going to be a very good option in Fantasy this season, because he is going to see a lot of volume and be a good red zone target.
He is so talented and the Seahawks did him dirty last year. They didn’t target him nearly enough, and because of that, he is going later in drafts than he should be. I expect for him to take over the number two role from Tyler Lockett this season and become a legitimate superstar in the NFL. I also like that the Seahawks brought in Sam Howell, who is a gunslinger and could take over from Geno Smith if Smith is hurt or underwhelming.
This pick could pay off because I think Lloyd is talented and I like him in Green Bay. I made this pick more so because I already have Josh Jacobs, and I mentioned worrying about Jacobs staying healthy; now, I don’t have to be worried. If something happens to Jacobs, I have his replacement and a guy who could easily become an RB1 if given enough touches.
There isn’t anything sexy about this pick. The Panthers offense should be better this year than it was last year, though, and Hubbard should be a starting RB for at least the first few weeks of the season. The Panthers drafted Jonathan Brooks in the second round this season, and he should be their lead back eventually, but Hubbard still has value, especially early on.
When I draft a defense, I either look for one with an easy schedule early on or one that can be good late in the season. The top options weren’t available to me this late, however, I was happy with the Bills because I do like them late in the year. The Bills final five games of the year are all outdoors, in harsh winter conditions, with three of the five in Buffalo, one in New York, and one in New England.
He is a good, reliable kicker who has a big leg. He is also on a team that is expected to have a very potent offense this season now that they have a legitimate QB:
The Bills drafted Keon Coleman and signed Curtis Samuel, both of whom should be solid contributors this season. The thing is, Shakir has been in Buffalo for two years already and has a rapport with Josh Allen. With Diggs and Davis in new places, Shakir is the longest-tenured WR on the team, and that could pay off for him this fantasy season.
