Mock Draft Season is underway at Yahoo Fantasy, and last week we tackled a format close to my heart: a half-point PPR league that needs three starting receivers.
This is the type of league I usually choose when I put together my league (with Superflex usually included). For last Wednesday’s mock, here’s what was needed:
Now, let’s meet the scoffers
1. Fred Zinkie, Yahoo Fantasy contributor
2. Dan Titus, Yahoo Fantasy analyst
3. Mo Castillo, editor-in-chief of Yahoo Fantasy
4. Katie Braun, Yahoo Fantasy social editor
5. Kate Magdziuk, editor and contributor to Yahoo Fantasy
6. Aaron Tan, Yahoo Fantasy community leader
7. Dan Harris, Yahoo Fantasy video leader
8. Dalton Del Don, Yahoo Fantasy analyst
9. Matt Harmon, Yahoo Fantasy analyst
10. Jason Klabacha, head of Yahoo Fantasy content
11. Tera Roberts, Yahoo Fantasy contributor
12. Scott Pianowski, Yahoo Fantasy analyst
Here’s a round-up of the options
Now that we’ve set the stage, here are some takeaways.
Managers don’t sweat RB like they used to
Let’s consider how our managers handled the regression in the first four stages:
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Four teams went to Robust RB, with two running backs in their first four picks.
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Six teams went with Hero RB, the idea of bringing back one anchor with the first pick somewhere, then attacking other places.
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Both teams went to Zero RB, ignoring the RB position entirely in the first four quarters. Those teams eventually reached their first back-to-back in Rounds 5 and 6, respectively.
This is a natural response to formats that require three starting hosts. It’s also a statement about how the bullpen is an endangered species in the NFL these days, ie again that means the middle tiers will provide incredibly talented options at RB, as long as you have reasonable expectations. The position may not have the star power it once had, but there are more playable options in the RB2/RB3/Flex position.
I know that change can make people nervous, but I’ve found it to be a refreshing change in recent years. You don’t have to panic about this situation like we used to.
3-wide formations, not surprisingly, many receivers
Of course you expected this to come, but let’s examine the data.
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Eight picks in Round 1 were overwhelmingly positive.
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A modest five picks in Round 2 were receivers, but we saw a whopping 11 wideouts going into Round 3. Add it up and that makes 24 receivers out of the first 36 picks.
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The fifth round (six receivers) and the eighth round (six receivers) were also controlled by this situation. Round 8 in particular was driven by projected youth, as two rookies, two second-year players and a third-year receiver were among the six pass catchers.
I can’t say enough how important I think it is to create a team where receivers start. I want to build the best spacious room possible (I don’t completely ignore other conditions; I’ll make sure to have that Anchor RB as well). Trying to predict spike weeks from WRs outside the top 30 can be difficult. I understand the importance of serious characters and potential, but the surface of my articles will often have a heavy tint to accept.
The tight end has become more important than the quarterback
One of the basic concepts that every fantasy manager quickly grasps is the fact that while real football is about the quarterback, football is not controlled by the quarterback. Of course, we need them, and we research them carefully, and we understand that quarterbacks are the number one priority for any team’s offense, but there is no urgent need to organize. the status of your dream team. The depth of the quarterback is unique, there is something to meet every standard; style for every director.
The tight end position is a starting position in most fantasy teams, as is QB, but it is not as deep as the quarterback position. QBs in their early teens all make a good point and an obvious pro case; that’s not exactly the same in the end. With this in mind, it was interesting that the room was more active in designing its tight ends. I suspect this trend will worsen as we move into planning season.
The first solid finish was Round 3, Sam LaPorta. The two decisive results went into Rounds 4, 5, 6 and 8.
Josh Allen, everyone’s No. 1 quarterback, entered Round 4, and two other QBs were also selected in that game. The QB quartet went into Round 6. Then there was the QB slide, with four picks coming in the next four rounds. I was the last team to take a starting QB, settling for Joe Burrow in Round 10.
Losing a starting QB is like missing a train in New York City – there’s another one coming in 10 minutes. It’s extra taxing when your favorite tight end is pulled from the lineup. you.
Dafters aren’t crazy about the 2024 class
April’s draft was historic for pushing offensive linemen. Six quarterbacks and three receivers were drafted in the first 12 picks. However, the team as a whole has not done anything in the fantasy market. Most of them are imaginary options in the second phase of the plan.
Marvin Harrison Jr. was the first pick of Round 2 and Malik Nabers was taken in the middle of Round 3. They are two rookie hotshots, go-to picks. After that, we didn’t see anyone new until Rome Odunze in Round 7.
Jonathon Brooks made it to Round 8, shortly before the news broke about his PUP status. Sounds optimistic to me, but the Panthers are hoping for a Week 3 comeback. Just remember that Brooks will need a slow recovery time when he returns, whenever that happens.
Dalton Del Don was the manager who was friendly on the ground, taking Nabers (Round 3), Xavier Worthy (Round 8), Jayden Daniels (Round 9), Caleb Williams (Round 11), Jaylen Wright (Round 12) , Jermine Burton. (Round 14) and Deneric Prince (Round 16). Ironically, one of Dalton’s rare picks, DeAndre Hopkins, was injured shortly after the draft was completed.
Taking note of some of the buzzy options
Maybe these will be the players you steal in the offseason, or maybe these will be the most expensive helium players of the season. For now, let’s take a look at what their market value looks like, at least among the 12 Yahooligans:
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Dalton Kincaid, Pick 51
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Anthony Richardson, Pick 63
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Hollywood Brown, Pick 73
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Ladd McConley, Pick 86
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Xavier Worthy, Pick 89
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Chase Brown, Pick 101 (Zack Moss picked seven earlier)
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Jameson Williams, Pick 102
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Jayden Daniels, Pick 104
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Rashid Shaheed, Select 120
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Blake Corum, Pick 122
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Romeo Doubs, Pick 126
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Dontayvion Wicks, Pick 129
If you handicap Tennessee’s field, Tony Pollard was Pick 90 and Tyjae Spears was Pick 95.
We’ve sorted the players and defenses, but you might not want to (if your league starts early)
This is a repeat from the last mock-draft I published a few weeks ago, but I felt it was worth repeating:
The organizers have asked everyone to make a complete starting plan, which is why you will see 12 players and 12 defenses on the board. Delete and check as you like. However, many savvy fantasy managers choose to avoid minor league positions in early summer drafts, instead filling their bench with fantasy plays that could be of great value come September if things go wrong. The waiver wire in almost every league has a very high value for players and defenses – especially in a pool of 10 average managers – so filling those spots when it needs to be a priority.
My D/ST pick was the Bengals, and it’s tied to one simple thing: they’re the favorite in Week 1 (seeing 9.5 points against New England) and the offer of D/ST is related to preferred groups. If we were playing in this league, I would definitely stream the D/ST position, adding and dropping new defenses regularly.
If your league starts shortly before the season, I would advise you to avoid this DST process. Choose only one in the latest period, also looking at the original schedule. There is not enough time for the latest Hail Mary option to reach value in 24-72 hours; it is not probable, but not impossible.
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