FF Football : who are you taking this year

[BleedingRed]

For me I always have followed my method of drafting the same every year. I play in a 12 man league that has been on going for 6 years. Normal point format.

I always take THREE RB's in the first three rounds. I have won the chip twice in 6 years and made it to playoff every year but one.

This year the top three I'm looking at are....

Zeke The Freak - Round 1
Lamar Miller - Round 2
Justin Forrset - Round 3

(This is assuming I'm picking around number 7 in a snake draft format.)

Who are some sleepers you think I should look out for?

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

If I'm picking 11th or 12 in a PPR league, is it okay to reach in that scenario? A lot of mocks I did I'm not really sure the difference between an Allen Robinson, Jordy Nelson, or Brandon Marshall. Is it okay to grab 1 one of them then reach for say a Sammy Watkins who won't be there when you pick again? For that boom or bust factor? Is that a viable idea or no? (Obviously the ideal scenario here is if Dez falls to the end of the first round, but that's only happened about 50 percent of the time in the mocks I've done)

I love Watkins this year, so I wouldn't have an issue with that. I think we as Chiefs fans know how good Watkins can be when healthy after the game he had last year against us.

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by staylor26

I love Watkins this year, so I wouldn't have an issue with that. I think we as Chiefs fans know how good Watkins can be when healthy after the game he had last year against us.

yea Watkins has the ability to take over a game a couple times a season and I'm not sure anyone else in the range of 12-24 ranked in fantasy has that. I know he's not consistent but when Watkins is dialed into the gameplan there's no stopping him. It's a complete boom or bust strategy but if I pair him with some consistent WRs or RBs it might be okay.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by Nzoner

3 rb's with your first 3 picks?

You must be in one competitive league.

Probably in a non-PPR standard league.

[Chiefshrink]

Remember this little nugget(for any type of FF format) because it has landed me in a lot of playoffs and $$.

"You are only as good as your supporting cast".

Your WRs are only as good as the QB throwing to them. Just ask Fitgeralld this after Warner retired.

Your QBs are only as good as the WRs who can get open and catch as well.

Your QBs,WRs and RBs are only as productive and good as the O-line allows them all to be. It really is true that it all starts in the trenches whether running or throwing.

Bottom line: Don't fall in love with the Big Names IF the supporting cast is in doubt. And don't dismiss those lesser teams/players on the definite rise with easier schedules because they will produce big time for you.

[BleedingRed]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

Probably in a non-PPR standard league.

It is a non-PPR league.

[DrRyan]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

If I'm picking 11th or 12 in a PPR league, is it okay to reach in that scenario? A lot of mocks I did I'm not really sure the difference between an Allen Robinson, Jordy Nelson, or Brandon Marshall. Is it okay to grab 1 one of them then reach for say a Sammy Watkins who won't be there when you pick again? For that boom or bust factor? Is that a viable idea or no? (Obviously the ideal scenario here is if Dez falls to the end of the first round, but that's only happened about 50 percent of the time in the mocks I've done)

I wouldn't consider Robinson a reach, I'm high on him though. I am in this exact scenario in a non PPR league and I will be taking any two of my top 13 players:

Gurley, AP, D Johnson, Zeke, Antonio, Julio, Odell, D Hopkins, Gronk, are the top shelf then it gets a little less clear but L Bell, L Miller, A Robinson and Dez. I'm taking whatever two are left from that group. You could put AJ Green in there too but I don't love him this year as much as years past.

[The Franchise]

Of course Matt Jones gets hurt.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Of course Matt Jones gets hurt.

He's still trash anyways. I believe he fumbled again last night.

[In58men]

I'm interest in Tyler Boyd in my dynasty league.

[Ceej]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

I'm interest in Tyler Boyd in my dynasty league.

I like Tajae Sharpe more.

[Nzoner]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

Probably in a non-PPR standard league.

I'm in a non ppr standard as well,will have 5th pick of 12,still not taking 3 rb's with my first 3 picks.

[Urc Burry]

11th pick in a 12 team $100 league

Qb: Bortles, Palmer
Rb: Charles, Bell, Hyde, Forsett
Wr: Hilton, Sanders, Davante Parker, Funchess, Sanu
Te: eifert, Seferian-Jenkins
K: McManus
Def: Broncos

Love how it turned out

[sedated]

Originally Posted by DrRyan

my top 13 players:

Gurley, AP, D Johnson, Zeke, Antonio, Julio, Odell, D Hopkins, Gronk, are the top shelf then it gets a little less clear but L Bell, L Miller, A Robinson and Dez. I'm taking whatever two are left from that group.

Just FWIW, here is the 1st round of my recent draft:

A. Brown, L. Miller, D. Johnson, J. Jones, T. Gurley, ODB, E. Elliott, Dez Bryant, J. Hill, D. Freeman, D. Hopkins, AP. L. Bell and AJ Green round out picks 13 and 14.

Gronk went in the 2nd round.

Melvin Gordon went in the 5th. I was shocked at that one and would have taken in the 4th but really needed to go with a WR.

[Rausch]

I had to quit 3 leagues (one of my own creation) this year.

And the one league I am still In (no prize) I forgot draft day.

I've never done that. I've been playing FFB since I was 17 and I've never ONCE done that.

[The Franchise]

Why did you quit?