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| Friday, January 19, 2024 |
| Now that the postseason has arrived, our CBS Sports staff will continue to keep our fingers on the pulse of the latest offseason happenings. Whether it's coaching hires, free agency, or the NFL Draft, our team will provide you with Fantasy analysis that allows you to make optimal decisions by the time your Fantasy draft rolls around. |
| As ADP continues to fluctuate heading into 2024, we'll have plenty of fun exercises to keep you in the loop about where we value current and tomorrow's Fantasy superstars. |
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| Fantasy Football 0.5 PPR Mock Draft Review |
| You can check out our most recent draft projections in Jamey Eisenberg's Fantasy Football 0.5 PPR Mock Draft Review. There were several changes within the first few rounds compared to 2023 and plenty more will likely happen when free agency begins. This draft included 12 members of our CBS Sports Staff, and it was mighty apparent that the youth movement at the running back position will likely be a trend in 2024 Fantasy drafts. |
| Bijan Robinson was the No. 2 running back in this draft and Kyren Williams was selected No. 12 overall. Additionally, Jahmyr Gibbs, De'Von Achane, and Jonathan Taylor were selected with the first three picks of Round 2. The three backs chosen at the top of Round 2 will likely see an increase in work next season. Gibbs and Achane will likely see more time in the slot next season, while Taylor's yards per carry will likely increase as he'll be paired with quarterback Anthony Richardson in the backfield next season. |
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| Dan Schneier's pickup of Taylor in Round 2 is a sneaky good move because a mobile quarterback always accentuates the talents of a dynamic running back. Zone read will likely be a staple of the offense with Richardson in the lineup. This means defensive ends will have to stay at home to keep the backside closed in fear of Richardson keeping the football. Taylor will likely see massive rushing lanes in 2024 due to Richardson's presence. |
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| At the receiver spot, CeeDee Lamb is getting a ton of love in our mocks and rightfully so. He posted a career high in receptions (135), receiving yards (1,749), and touchdowns (12) in 2023. He's also carved out a small role in the backfield. If you're looking forward to having Lamb on your Fantasy roster, you can't be sheepish about it. Get aggressive and become more comfortable with taking him ahead of receivers like Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson, and Ja'Marr Chase. |
| The first tight end off the board was Sam LaPorta followed by Travis Kelce and Trey McBride . The player I consider to be the biggest sleeper of the bunch is Luck Musgrave who wasn't selected until Round 13. Musgrave has the potential to be a breakout star next season. |
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| While he had an injury-plagued season, we're starting to see what he's capable of in the postseason. He's a true in-line TE who didn't get enough credit for his ability as a receiver during the pre-draft process. He's an underrated athlete who has a great feel for soft spots in zone coverage. I look forward to watching his numbers improve exponentially in 2024. |
| Dynasty Fantasy Football Superflex Mock Draft |
| Heath Cummings recapped our first Dynasty Fantasy mock draft of 2024. It was a full PPR mock that excluded 2024 rookies. Starting lineups were comprised of one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers, one tight end, a superflex and a regular flex. |
| The quarterbacks flew off the board in this Fantasy mock draft. All of the top-11 quarterbacks in Heath's Dynasty QB rankings were gone before his second pick. FFT podcast host Adam Aizer opened eyes with his strategy as he made the conscious decision to refrain from taking a QB until Round 5 where he selected Baker Mayfield . If you miss out on elite talent in the first two rounds, Aizer's approach might be the best route to take as you accrue elite talent at other positions. |
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| Dynasty Fantasy Football Quarterback Tiers |
| Dynasty QB tiers can be tricky to define but thankfully, Heath Cummings has completed this labor of love for us all. Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, C.J. Stroud, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes in Tier 1 only makes sense. However, there are other quarterbacks with league-winning upside whose futures remain uncertain such as Kyler Murray and Justin Fields. |
| Heath's Dynasty QB grouping are comprised of 10 tiers. I must say that I was shocked to see that Brock Purdy, Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa, Trevor Lawrence, and Dak Prescott were all in the same tier. To see how the rest of the list shakes out, be sure to give Heath's Dynasty Fantasy Football Quarterback Tiers a read. |
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