- Land Ladd McConkey in the third round: The Los Angeles Chargers receiver was an elite fantasy producer during the last two months of the season, including their playoff game.
- Jahmyr Gibbs is a steal in the middle of the first round: Gibbs scored the most points among running backs in PPR leagues last season, and his role could expand with a new offensive coordinator this season.
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This perfect draft strategy for 12-team, single quarterback, redraft, PPR fantasy football leagues uses current average draft positions (ADPs) specifically from ESPN to deliver a round-by-round guide for managers picking at the early middle of the draft — specifically from Picks 4, 5 or 6. 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: Thursday, July 24
Round 1, Picks 4-6: Draft a wide receiver or Jahmyr Gibbs
Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Bijan Robinson, Saquon Barkley and Jahmyr Gibbs are the clear top five players by ADP, but there is significantly less consensus on who should be the sixth pick. Typically, Gibbs is the player among the five to fall, making him the top option at the fourth and fifth pick. He ranks third in my rankings, ahead of Jefferson and Barkley, so picking him here would be a steal. If Gibbs is picked earlier and someone else falls, it’s fine to select the other top-five option. For anyone picking sixth, it’s best to take the top available wide receiver.
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