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Rich Louis

Fantasy Football Pick 5 Strategy: How to Draft From the 5th Spot in 2024

Jan 7, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports | Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Having the 5th pick in your fantasy football draft is a fascinating spot to be in. Assuming that you're in a 12-man league, you are in an ideal spot to land a premier playmaker. The first four picks will be a combination of the top running backs or wide receivers coming off the board.

There is no perfect solution to building your roster but there are some things you should be watching for. The first three picks are typically a combination of Christian McCaffery, CeeDee Lamb, and Tyreek Hill, but after that things start to get unpredictable.

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