Fantasy football draft season is in full swing as we get closer and closer to the NFL’s opening night in Seattle. That means there are also a lot of mock-draft (and actual draft) results being used to help determine player values, tier breaks, etc. In fact, I posted the results of the recent Sports Illustrated Superflex draft, which involved a host of NFL and fantasy analysts.
However, those drafts are often very different from what you’ll see in your home leagues. The expert drafts are predictable to a degree … running backs and wide receivers will come flying off the board first; there will be a wait on quarterbacks and many tight ends … you get the point.
That isn’t the case in most leagues, though. Home leagues throw lots of curveballs in terms of where players are picked, which positions are focused on most, and overall draft strategies. So, in the interest of the majority who aren’t in expert leagues, I wanted to share one of my recent drafts. It includes some experts, as well as folks who love fantasy football but aren’t neck-deep into it. And I’d venture a guess that you know most of, if not all, of these participants.
The members of the league, in order of draft position, are Lindsay Rhodes from Sumer Sports, former MLB pitcher Joel Pineiro, former NBA player and current NBA analyst Brendan Haywood, former MLB pitcher and current MLB analyst Adam Wainwright, former MLB pitcher and current MLB analyst Dellin Betances, myself, NFL reporter and analyst Amber Theoharis, former ESPN and current sports analyst Trey Wingo, comedian and sports nut “Cousin Sal” Iacono, former NFL player and current NFL analyst Robert Turbin, former NFL player and current NFL analyst James Jones, and current Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Luke Weaver.
The league requires a starting lineup of one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, a tight end, two flex spots (RB/WR/TE), a kicker, and a defense. There is no Superflex. The scoring system is full-point PPR, and an extra 0.5 points are given for each tight end reception.
As you’ll see, some of the managers had very interesting strategies that might more closely mirror what you’ll see in your drafts. To break it down, here’s every selection from every round, including my own personal draft picks and strategies. Where did I get “sniped?” Where did I need to audible (and it was way more often than in an expert league)? Read on to find out!
Note: This draft happened before Josh Jacobs was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list.
Round 1
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Rhodes | Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions |
| 1.2 | Pineiro | Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons |
| 1.3 | Haywood | Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals |
| 1.4 | Wainwright | Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers |
| 1.5 | Betances | Puka Nacua, WR, Rams |
| 1.6 | Fabiano | Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seahawks |
| 1.7 | Theoharis | CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys |
| 1.8 | Wingo | Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts |
| 1.9 | Iacono | Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions |
| 1.10 | Turbin | James Cook, RB, Bills |
| 1.11 | Jones | Devon Achance, RB, Dolphins |
| 1.12 | Weaver | Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings |
Notes: The first round was basically chalk when it comes to who was selected and at what point in the draft. Unless you’re down on Achane, there were no real surprises. At No. 6, I took Smith-Njigba. Waino took CMC (which he said was an app blip), so I was happy with JSN.
Round 2
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 2.13 | Weaver | Trey McBride, TE, Cardinals |
| 2.14 | Jones | Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles |
| 2.15 | Turbin | Chase Brown, RB, Bengals |
| 2.16 | Iacono | Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens |
| 2.17 | Wingo | A.J. Brown, WR, Patriots |
| 2.18 | Theoharis | Josh Allen, QB, Bills |
| 2.19 | Fabiano | Kenneth Walker III, RB, Chiefs |
| 2.20 | Betances | Brock Bowers, TE, Raiders |
| 2.21 | Wainwright | Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers |
| 2.22 | Haywood | Breece Hall, RB, Jets |
| 2.23 | Pineiro | Nico Collins, WR, Texans |
| 2.24 | Rhodes | Drake London, WR, Falcons |
Notes: The second round began with McBride, which is no shock in a tight end premium format. Turbin, a former running back, took two runners with his first two picks. Theoharis took the first quarterback, Allen, which isn’t unusual in Round 2. This round, like the first, didn’t have really any strange selections or reaches. I went with Walker as my No. 1 back with my selection.
Round 3
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 3.25 | Rhodes | George Pickens, WR, Cowboys |
| 3.26 | Pineiro | Devonta Smith, WR, Eagles |
| 3.27 | Haywood | Breece Hall, RB, Jets |
| 3.28 | Wainwright | Rashee Rice, WR, Chiefs |
| 3.29 | Betances | Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders |
| 3.30 | Fabiano | Malik Nabers, WR, Giants |
| 3.31 | Theoharis | Kyren Williams, RB, Rams |
| 3.32 | Wingo | Jeremiyah Love, RB, Cardinals |
| 3.33 | Iacono | Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals |
| 3.34 | Turbin | Emeka Egbuka, WR, Buccaneers |
| 3.35 | Jones | Jaylen Waddle, WR, Broncos |
| 3.36 | Weaver | Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys |
Notes: There was a huge run on wide receivers to start this round. It began with four (Pickens, Smith, Olave, Rice), and it ended with three more (Higgins, Egbuka, Waddle) in the final four picks. It’s notable that Jeanty fell all the way to the third round. I almost took him in Round 2, so that could be an absolute steal for Betances. The first rookie, Love, went to Wingo in the round. I took Nabers, who was the best wideout left on my board at the time. He’ll be my No. 2 wideout.
Round 4
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 4.37 | Weaver | Colston Loveland, TE, Bears |
| 4.38 | Jones | Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens |
| 4.39 | Turbin | Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers |
| 4.40 | Iacono | Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Saints |
| 4.41 | Wingo | David Montgomery, RB, Texans |
| 4.42 | Theoharis | Bucky Irving, RB, Buccaneers |
| 4.43 | Fabiano | Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Panthers |
| 4.44 | Betances | Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers |
| 4.45 | Wainwright | Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants |
| 4.46 | Haywood | D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears |
| 4.47 | Pineiro | Zay Flowers, WR, Ravens |
| 4.48 | Rhodes | Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets |
Notes: Weaver took Loveland at the start of the round, so he’ll have two of the top three tight ends in his starting lineup every week. Jones took the second quarterback, Jackson, and Turbin took his third running back, Jacobs (again, this draft happened before the Jacobs news). I was surprised to see Montgomery and Irving go this high, and I was thrilled to see McMillan still on the board when I was on the clock. So, I went with three wideouts in the first four rounds in part because McMillan was by far the best player on my board and I just couldn’t pass on him.
In an experts league, there’s no chance Tet is still available in the middle of Round 4.
Round 5
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 5.49 | Rhodes | Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals |
| 5.50 | Pineiro | Tyler Warren, TE, Colts |
| 5.51 | Haywood | Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns |
| 5.52 | Wainwright | Bhayshul Tuten, WR, Jaguars |
| 5.53 | Betances | DJ Moore, WR, Bills |
| 5.54 | Fabiano | Luther Burden III, WR, Bears |
| 5.55 | Theoharis | Tucker Kraft, TE, Packers |
| 5.56 | Wingo | Jameson Williams, WR, Lions |
| 5.57 | Iacono | Davante Adams, WR, Rams |
| 5.58 | Turbin | Terry McLaurin, WR, Commanders |
| 5.59 | Jones | TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots |
| 5.60 | Weaver | Jadarian Price, RB, Seahawks |
Notes: Rhodes selected Burrow (ahead of Drake Maye) to start the round, and two tight ends (Warren, Tucker) were selected. Everyone else was either a running back or a wideout. I was thinking about taking a running back here, since I have three wideouts, but Burden was still on the board. And if you know me, you know I love Burden. So I did something I don’t usually do … I went with a “Hero RB” strategy in the first five rounds. I already have Walker, so I went with Burden as my fourth wideout ahead of the best running back on my board, Jadarian Price.
Like McMillan, Burden would likely be gone at this point in most experts leagues. Weaver took Price with the final pick of the round … and this should be noted because he had to go on auto pick for the next several rounds. This is something you’ll find in home leagues quite often.
Round 6
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 6.61 | Weaver | Mike Evans, WR, 49ers |
| 6.62 | Jones | Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Browns |
| 6.63 | Turbin | Christian Watson, WR, Packers |
| 6.64 | Iacono | RJ Harvey, RB, Broncos |
| 6.65 | Wingo | Dalton Kincaid, TE, Bills |
| 6.66 | Theoharis | Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars |
| 6.67 | Fabiano | Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers |
| 6.68 | Betances | Drake Maye, QB, Patriots |
| 6.69 | Wainwright | Rome Odunze, WR, Bears |
| 6.70 | Haywood | Parker Washington, WR, Jaguars |
| 6.71 | Pineiro | DK Metcalf, WR, Steelers |
| 6.72 | Rhodes | Jonathon Brooks, RB, Panthers |
Notes: The round starts with the auto-pick of Evans, who was the first of six wideouts taken. Fannin went next, and to my surprise, Kincaid went to Wingo in the round ahead of tight ends like George Kittle, Kyle Pitts Sr., and San LaPorta. I took Warren, who was the best running back on the board. I don’t hate him as my RB2 in a full-point PPR league, especially with the four wideouts I’ll be starting every week. Betances took Maye, the fourth quarterback off the board. In another surprise, at least to me, Thomas Jr. went ahead of Washington in the round.
Round 7
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 7.73 | Rhodes | George Kittle, TE, 49ers |
| 7.74 | Pineiro | Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots |
| 7.75 | Haywood | Chris Godwin Jr., WR, Buccaneers |
| 7.76 | Wainwright | Sam LaPorta, TE, Lions |
| 7.77 | Betances | Carnell Tate, WR, Titans |
| 7.78 | Fabiano | Kyle Pitts Sr., TE, Falcons |
| 7.79 | Theoharis | Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos |
| 7.80 | Wingo | Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs |
| 7.81 | Iacono | Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers |
| 7.82 | Turbin | Brenton Strange, TE, Jaguars |
| 7.83 | Jones | Caleb Williams, QB, Bears |
| 7.84 | Weaver | Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles |
Notes: This is the round where something weird happened, and it jacked up almost everyone else in the league. I’ll get to that. Rhodes took Kittle, and Waino took LaPorta, so I wanted to grab my starting tight end and landed Pitts. I would have preferred Kittle, but I’m fine with it. Mahomes went in this round … it’s the highest I’ve seen him go this year in a non-Superflex format. Turbin went with Strange ahead of Travis Kelce, Isaiah Likely and a host of other tight ends. If you want a guy, go get your guy … but I would have waited longer to get Strange.
So, if that weren’t strange, here’s what I was talking about when I said something weird went down … Jones took Caleb Williams when he already had Lamar Jackson at quarterback. So, that’s one less quarterback that I (and other managers) can select as the draft rolls on.
Round 8
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 8.85 | Weaver | Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals |
| 8.86 | Jones | Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders |
| 8.87 | Turbin | Quentin Johnston, WR, Chargers |
| 8.88 | Iacono | Makai Lemon, WR, Eagles |
| 8.89 | Wingo | Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams |
| 8.90 | Theoharis | Rams defense |
| 8.91 | Fabiano | Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Commanders |
| 8.92 | Betances | Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers |
| 8.93 | Wainwright | Michael Wilson, WR, Cardinals |
| 8.94 | Haywood | Isaiah Likely, TE, Giants |
| 8.95 | Pineiro | Tony Pollard, RB, Titans |
| 8.96 | Rhodes | Rico Dowdle, RB, Steelers |
Notes: Weaver auto-picked Harrison Jr. to begin the round. Jones was up next, and he did it again. He drafted a third quarterback, Daniels, in the eighth round. So that’s three signal-callers before he picked his second wide receiver. I texted our group thread and can only guess he’s thinking he’ll have trade chops during the season. Still, I don’t get it … and this is the sort of thing that happens in home leagues that won’t ever happen in an experts league.
As a result, as one of the teams that still doesn’t have a quarterback, I have to audible (or do I)? I still needed more running backs with upside, so I decided to take Croskey-Merritt, hoping he can bring value. Another notable selection … Theoharis took the Rams defense in this round.
Round 9
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 9.97 | Rhodes | Stefon Diggs, WR, Commanders |
| 9.98 | Pineiro | Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys |
| 9.99 | Haywood | Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Steelers |
| 9.100 | Wainwright | Jaxson Dart, QB, Giants |
| 9.101 | Betances | J.K. Dobbins, RB, Broncos |
| 9.102 | Fabiano | Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings |
| 9.103 | Theoharis | Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars |
| 9.104 | Wingo | Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs |
| 9.105 | Iacono | Texans defense |
| 9.106 | Turbin | Bo Nix, QB, Broncos |
| 9.107 | Jones | Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings |
| 9.108 | Weaver | Jordyn Tyson, WR, Saints |
Notes: Obviously, I’m looking at quarterbacks in this round, and Prescott and Dart were my two top targets. Sniped! They each went ahead of me. So… do I take Lawrence, or wait and hope Jones doesn’t take a fourth quarterback? When I looked at the rosters making their upcoming picks, most of them have at least one quarterback, so I waited and grabbed Mason instead. This is the epitome of the Hero RB strategy, and you’ll see shortly how it might have worked out.
Oh, by the way … Jones took his second receiver, Addison, instead of another quarterback.
Round 10
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 10.109 | Weaver | Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears |
| 10.110 | Jones | Jayden Reed, WR, Packers |
| 10.111 | Turbin | Jonah Coleman, RB, Broncos |
| 10.112 | Iacono | Jake Ferguson, TE, Cowboys |
| 10.113 | Wingo | Brandon Aubrey, K, Cowboys |
| 10.114 | Theoharis | Jakobi Meyers, WR, Jaguars |
| 10.115 | Fabiano | Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers |
| 10.116 | Betances | Blake Corum, RB, Rams |
| 10.117 | Wainwright | Tre Tucker, WR, Raiders |
| 10.118 | Haywood | Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles |
| 10.119 | Pineiro | Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Buccaneers |
| 10.120 | Rhodes | Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Titans |
Notes: The round began with two running back sleepers, Monangai and Coleman, in the first three picks. Sal took his first tight end, Ferguson, after taking the Texans defense in the last round. Like me, Sal is a (suffering) Cowboys fan, so it makes sense. Wingo took the first kicker, Aubrey, who I might have taken in Round 11 or 12 had he still been on the board. Maybe. Since I still didn’t have a quarterback, I went with the best one on my board … Purdy. So, even though Jones hoarded three high-end quarterbacks, I still feel good about my starting field general … who I took in Round 10. Again, this is why I refer Superflex leagues to traditional formats. I think Waino taking Tucker in this round is notable, and Haywood took his second tight end, Goedert.
Round 11
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 11.121 | Rhodes | Matthew Golden, WR, Packers |
| 11.122 | Pineiro | De'Zhaun Stribling, WR, 49ers |
| 11.123 | Haywood | Jared Goff, QB, Lions |
| 11.124 | Wainwright | Keaton Mitchell, RB, Chargers |
| 11.125 | Betances | KC Concepcion, WR, Browns |
| 11.126 | Fabiano | Kyler Murray, QB, Vikings |
| 11.127 | Theoharis | Mike Washington Jr., RB, Raiders |
| 11.128 | Wingo | Alec Pierce, WR, Colts |
| 11.129 | Iacono | Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs |
| 11.130 | Turbin | James Conner, RB, Cardinals |
| 11.131 | Jones | Seahawks defense |
| 11.132 | Weaver | Josh Downs, WR, Colts |
Notes: I was looking at Stribling in this round, but he went to Pineiro four spots before I was on the clock. That could be a great pick, especially with Christian Kirk on injured reserve to begin the season. Ultimately, I took Murray as my second quarterback … so I’ll go into the year with Purdy and Murray starting most of my games. I’ll take it. Theoharis, who covers the Raiders, took Washington in the round (things that make you go hmmmm). Pierce fell to Round 11 due to his ankle issues, but ultimately, he could be a decent value. The Seahawks defense also went.
Round 12
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 12.133 | Weaver | Aaron Jones Sr., RB, Vikings |
| 12.134 | Jones | Cameron Dicker, K, Chargers |
| 12.135 | Turbin | Romeo Doubs, WR, Patriots |
| 12.136 | Iacono | Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB, Jaguars |
| 12.137 | Wingo | Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens |
| 12.138 | Theoharis | Khalil Shakir, WR, Bills |
| 12.139 | Fabiano | MarShawn Lloyd, RB, Packers |
| 12.140 | Betances | Rachaad White, RB, Commanders |
| 12.141 | Wainwright | Kaelon Black, RB, 49ers |
| 12.142 | Haywood | Rashid Shaheed, WR, Seahawks |
| 12.143 | Pineiro | Jalen Coker, WR, Panthers |
| 12.144 | Rhodes | Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks |
Notes: This is the round where maybe, just maybe, the Hero RB strategy worked for me … with the seventh pick in the stanza, I landed Lloyd. With Jacobs’ status in major question, this could be an absolute steal … assuming Lloyd can avoid injuries. Fingers crossed. I also love Waino’s selection of Black, who will serve as the handcuff for his first-round choice, McCaffrey.
Rhodes finished the round with Charbonnet, who will miss at least the first four games of the year coming off a torn ACL. This league has I-R spots (yours should too), so he’s a good stash.
Round 13
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 13.145 | Rhodes | Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, Ravens |
| 13.146 | Pineiro | Tyler Allgeier, RB, Cardinals |
| 13.147 | Haywood | Braelon Allen, RB, Jets |
| 13.148 | Wainwright | Cam Little, K, Jaguars |
| 13.149 | Betances | Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans |
| 13.150 | Fabiano | Ka'imi Fairbairn, K, Texans |
| 13.151 | Theoharis | Woody Marks, RB, Texans |
| 13.152 | Wingo | Broncos defense |
| 13.153 | Iacono | Jordan Love, QB, Packers |
| 13.154 | Turbin | Chris Bell, WR, Dolphins |
| 13.155 | Jones | Tank Dell, WR, Texans |
| 13.156 | Weaver | Jason Myers, K, Seahawks |
Notes: Rhodes, who is an analytics nut, took Lane with the first pick of the round. I wanted to take Allgeier, but again, sniped! Pineiro got me again. Since I have five running backs, I went with Fairbairn. You all know I love Aubrey, but the Texans kicker is pretty damn good too. He was one of three kickers picked, including Little and Myers (who was an auto-draft pick).
Round 14
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 14.157 | Weaver | Eagles defense |
| 14.158 | Jones | Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints |
| 14.159 | Turbin | Najee Harris, RB, Giants |
| 14.160 | Iacono | Hunter Henry, TE, Patriots |
| 14.161 | Wingo | Deebo Samuel Sr., WR, 49ers |
| 14.162 | Theoharis | Tank Bigsby, RB, Eagles |
| 14.163 | Fabiano | Denzel Boston, WR, Browns |
| 14.164 | Betances | Cyrus Allen, WR, Chiefs |
| 14.165 | Wainwright | Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Jaguars |
| 14.166 | Haywood | Malik Willis, QB, Dolphins |
| 14.167 | Pineiro | Jalen McMillan, WR, Buccaneers |
| 14.168 | Rhodes | Baker Mayfield, QB, Buccaneers |
Notes: Weaver was auto-picked for the Eagles defense, followed by two veteran runners in Kamara and Harris. I took Boston, who I love as a late-round flier, as the fifth wideout on this roster. Since I took four receivers in the first five rounds, I didn’t feel the need to take another one until now. Betances took Allen, another rookie who warrants a late-round selection.
Round 15
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 15.169 | Rhodes | Malik Washington, WR, Dolphins |
| 15.170 | Pineiro | Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Falcons |
| 15.171 | Haywood | Juwan Johnson, TE, Saints |
| 15.172 | Wainwright | Ravens defense |
| 15.173 | Betances | Dylan Sampson, RB, Browns |
| 15.174 | Fabiano | Emmett Johnson, RB, Chiefs |
| 15.175 | Theoharis | Jalen Nailor, WR, Raiders |
| 15.176 | Wingo | Oronde Gadsden, TE, Chargers |
| 15.177 | Iacono | Nichols Singleton, RB, Titans |
| 15.178 | Turbin | Caleb Douglas, WR, Dolphins |
| 15.179 | Jones | Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Jets |
| 15.180 | Weaver | Sam Darnold, QB, Seahawks |
Notes: Rhodes took what I consider another nice late dart throw in Washington, who could lead the Dolphins in targets. I would have taken Juwan Johnson as my second tight end, but he went three spots ahead of me. I still needed a second tight end, but instead I took Emmett Johnson to handcuff Walker (just in case). In all, four different rookies were selected in this round.
Round 16
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 16.181 | Weaver | Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, Giants |
| 16.182 | Jones | Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Jets |
| 16.183 | Turbin | Keenan Allen, WR, Colts |
| 16.184 | Iacono | Jake Bates, K, Lions |
| 16.185 | Wingo | T.J. Hockenson, TE, Vikings |
| 16.186 | Theoharis | Harrison Mevis, K, Rams |
| 16.187 | Fabiano | Chig Okonkwo, TE, Commanders |
| 16.188 | Betances | Steelers defense |
| 16.189 | Wainwright | Isiah Pacheco, RB, Lions |
| 16.190 | Haywood | Jaguars defense |
| 16.191 | Pineiro | Dalton Schultz, TE, Texans |
| 16.192 | Rhodes | Ryan Flournoy, WR, Cowboys |
Notes: I had my eye on Hockenson or Okonkwo in this round, and I was able to grab the latter. He has some deep sleeper appeal in Washington. Two more kickers (Bates, Mevis) and two defenses (Steelers, Jaguars) were selected, and the rest of us were throwing late darts.
Round 17
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 17.193 | Rhodes | Raiders defense |
| 17.194 | Pineiro | Vikings defense |
| 17.195 | Haywood | Terrance Ferguson, TE, Rams |
| 17.196 | Wainwright | Chimere Dike, WR, Titans |
| 17.197 | Betances | Andy Borregales, K, Patriots |
| 17.198 | Fabiano | Chargers defense |
| 17.199 | Theoharis | Fernando Mendoza, QB, Raiders |
| 17.200 | Wingo | Jerry Jeudy, WR, Browns |
| 17.201 | Iacono | Zachariah Branch, WR, Falcons |
| 17.202 | Turbin | Theo Johnson, TE, Giants |
| 17.203 | Jones | Tyreek Hill, WR, free agent |
| 17.204 | Weaver | AJ Barner, TE, Seahawks |
Notes: Two defenses, the Raiders and Vikings, started the round. I might have taken Ferguson as a third tight end, but again, I was sniped by Haywood. I aubibled and went with the Chargers defense, which I have been targeting a lot in drafts. Their first two opponents, the Cardinals and Raiders, are both favorable matchups based on fantasy. Both of those games are at home, too.
Round 18
| Round/Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 18.205 | Weaver | Tyler Shough, QB, Saints |
| 18.206 | Jones | Devin Neal, RB, Saints |
| 18.207 | Turbin | Demond Claiborne, RB, Vikings |
| 18.208 | Iacono | C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans |
| 18.209 | Wingo | Jauan Jennings, WR, Vikings |
| 18.210 | Theoharis | Marvin Mims Jr., WR, Broncos |
| 18.211 | Fabiano | Daniel Jones, QB, Colts |
| 18.212 | Betances | Kayshon Boutte, WR, Texans |
| 18.213 | Wainwright | Harrison Butker, K, Chiefs |
| 18.214 | Haywood | Greg Dulcich, TE, Dolphins |
| 18.215 | Pineiro | Chris Boswell, K, Steelers |
| 18.216 | Rhodes | Pat Bryant, WR, Broncos |
Notes: With 18 roster spots, I’m not opposed to taking a third quarterback... so I did. I was hoping Shough would fall to me, but Weaver (who might have been off auto pick at this point) grabbed him at the start of the round. I pivoted and went with Jones, who was a stud before tearing his Achilles a season ago. I’ll take him in Round 18 and hope he can reclaim that form.
