I needed to attempt one thing totally different with the 12-team, 0.5 PPR mock draft we did Tuesday afternoon on Fantasy Football Today. And I ended up altering my plans a few instances. That’s OK since you need to be versatile, particularly in a mock.
When I came upon that I had the No. 4 decide, my plan was to take a Zero RB method, beginning with Michael Thomas within the first spherical. That plan was scrapped after Tommy Tran drafted Thomas at No. 3 general.
Then, I thought of drafting a modified Zero RB workforce after deciding on Alvin Kamara. I took George Kittle in Round 2 and Calvin Ridley in Round 3, and I used to be on my means.
But in Round 4, issues modified once more. I did not love the receivers on the board — Keenan Allen, T.Y Hilton, Courtland Sutton and A.J. Green have been the following 4 drafted — and I felt like David Johnson was a greater worth choice. His Average Draft Position is No. 39 general, and I bought him at No. 45. If he hits because the featured working again for the Texans, then this decide is nice.
In Round 5, I pivoted once more. I used to be planning to choose D.J. Chark, who I like, however I needed to draft one other working again and went with Leonard Fournette. Now, I’ve Fournette as a bust candidate, however that is primarily based on his ADP at No. 32 general. At No. 52 general, as my third working again, he is a steal.
So as an alternative of shying away from working backs with this workforce, I now had three by way of 5 rounds. It was a unique method, however hopefully I made the best alternative if Johnson and Fournette are good.
My receiving corps wanted some work now, and in Round 6, I went with one other participant that I’ve as a bust candidate in DeVante Parker. I’m anticipating Parker to regress this season, particularly if Tua Tagovailoa begins extra video games than Ryan Fitzpatrick, however No. 69 general is an efficient spot for Parker given the development of this workforce.
Russell Wilson was a simple choice in Round 7, and I completed my beginning lineup in Round 8 with Sterling Shepard. He’s not the best No. 3 receiver, however he might be the No. 1 receiving choice for the Giants this 12 months.
I used to be thrilled with my how my bench stuffed out with Kerryon Johnson, Jalen Reagor, Chase Edmonds, Steven Sims, Ryquell Armstead and Malcolm Brown. And this workforce ought to be aggressive on this format.
In taking a look at my bench, I’ve not too long ago began transferring Johnson up in my rankings. With the NFL not permitting any offseason work due to the coronavirus pandemic — and now there shall be no preseason video games — it is going to be powerful on the rookies to make a big influence early within the 12 months. As a consequence, Johnson ought to profit, whereas D’Andre Swift may undergo. I’d nonetheless draft Swift forward of Johnson, however I’m extra within the veteran than I used to be initially following the NFL Draft.
As for my different reserves, we’ll discover out if Reagor can play a outstanding position in Philadelphia’s receiving corps instantly, however he is an excellent receiver to stash in your bench with the hope he is a prime goal for Carson Wentz. And Sims is one in all my favourite sleepers because the slot receiver in Washington.
Edmonds is a lottery ticket in case one thing occurs to Kenyan Drake, and Armstead is actually a handcuff for Fournette. As for Brown, there’s an opportunity he may have a much bigger position within the Rams‘ backfield than we count on in serving to to substitute Todd Gurley.
Rams coach Sean McVay stated on NFL Network host Dan Hellie’s podcast that Brown, Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson will kind a committee, and McVay will “see how these guys do.” I like Akers and Henderson, in that order, higher than Brown, however he is an excellent flier in Round 14 in all leagues.
For a full breakdown of this mock draft, you possibly can pay attention to Wednesday’s Fantasy Football Today Podcast. We did the draft whereas recording, so you will get all of our ideas in actual time. Be positive to subscribe for nonstop Fantasy analysis through the season.
In this league, all touchdowns are value six factors, and we award one level for each 10 yards speeding and receiving and one level for each 25 yards passing. We additionally award 0.5 factors for each reception. We characteristic a beginning lineup of QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, FLEX (RB/WR/TE) and DST. There are also six reserve spots for a 15-round draft.
Our draft order is as follows:
1. Meron Berkson, CBS Sports HQ Producer
2. Michael Kiser, Director, VOD and Video Optimization
3. Tommy Tran, CBS Sports HQ Host
4. Jamey Eisenberg, Senior Fantasy Writer
5. Adam Aizer, Podcast Host
6. Heath Cummings, Senior Fantasy Writer
7. Ben Gretch, Fantasy Editor
8. Ben Schragger, Podcast Producer
9. Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Writer
10. R.J. White, NFL Editor
11. Chris Towers, Senior Editor, Fantasy
12. Andrew Baumhor, CBS Sports HQ Producer
