- Bijan Robinson is the ideal first-round pick: It’s possible to land an elite wide receiver in the second round and harder to find an elite running back option in that round, making Robinson the best option in the first round for 10-team leagues.
- Add a quarterback and tight end early: By finding multiple elite players at both positions, it’s easier to stand out while also stockpiling running backs and wide receivers in the later rounds.
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This perfect draft strategy for 10-team, single-quarterback, redraft, PPR fantasy football leagues uses current average draft positions (ADPs) specifically from Sleeper to deliver a round-by-round guide for managers picking at the middle of the draft — specifically from Picks 4, 5, 6 or 7. To find more information about any player mentioned in this article, click on the player's name to find their fantasy football player profile.
Last updated: Wednesday, July 30
Round 1, Picks 4-7: Draft a running back or wide receiver
On most platforms, Bijan Robinson has one of the three earliest ADPs, but on Sleeper, he is fourth behind Ja’Marr Chase, Saquon Barkley and Justin Jefferson. With a 4.6 ADP, there is a chance Robinson will be available for the fourth or fifth round. This similarly means Jahmyr Gibbs is the clear fifth player by ADP in case Robinson isn’t available. Those picking at the later end of this range are likely out of luck at running back, which means it is time to pick the best available wide receiver.
Top Target: Bijan Robinson
Bijan Robinson was a rare top-10 NFL draft pick at running back, leading to hefty expectations. He began meeting those expectations over the second half of 2024, consistently playing over 70% of the Falcons' offensive snaps and running at least 17 times in all but one game. This led to 22.4 fantasy points per game over the last nine weeks. He didn’t see as many 15-plus-yard carries as other great running backs, even though he’s got the talent and speed to have those runs. It’s possible some positive regression could greatly help his fantasy production this season. He lost Drew Dalman at center and still has an elite backup in Tyler Allgeier, so there is also some room to lose fantasy value.
Possible Targets: Jahmyr Gibbs, Brian Thomas Jr., Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, Amon-Ra St. Brown
Round 2, Picks 14-17: Draft a wide receiver or running back
In some drafts, this is a great time to pick Brock Bowers, but unfortunately, his ADP is earlier on Sleeper than on other platforms. It’s a little early for Trey McBride when George Kittle will likely be available in two rounds. It’s also early for a quarterback, which means it’s good to pick a running back or wide receiver. If a particular player has fallen, it’s good to pick the player that’s falling. If not, then it’s fine to pick whichever position you didn’t pick in the first round.
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