- Jahmyr Gibbs is a steal at fifth overall: 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.
- Take advantage of position values: There are specific windows on Yahoo! where it makes sense to target both quarterbacks and tight ends.
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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 Yahoo! 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 31
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 picks. 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.
Top Target: Jahmyr Gibbs
Gibbs was the 12th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft and is one of just three running backs selected with a top-20 pick in the last seven drafts. His playing time has been limited the past two seasons as he splits time with David Montgomery. He’s managed to be an elite fantasy option with the most fantasy points per carry over the last two seasons of any running back. When Montgomery was injured late last season, he showed he could be the best running back in fantasy football if given enough opportunity. The Lions have a new offensive coordinator and new running back coach, which could lead to an increase in chances for Gibbs, pushing him closer to the top of the fantasy draft board.
Possible Targets: Justin Jefferson, Brian Thomas Jr., Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, CeeDee Lamb
Round 2, Picks 19-21: Draft a wide receiver or Trey McBride
There should be multiple top-10 options at wide receiver, making wide receiver a great option at this point. The only reason to stray from wide receiver is for Trey McBride, but there will be decent values at tight end later in the draft, making it OK to skip out on McBride and wait for a tight end later.
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