8 LEAGUE WINNERS You MUST DRAFT!

Summary

In this Fantasy Football draft strategy, the focus is on identifying potential league-winning players by position. The quarterback spot highlights Anthony Richardson for his rushing potential and Lamar Jackson's new offensive setup. Tight end picks include Kyle Pitts and Greg Dulcich, with Pitts expected to break out in his third year. Running back choices feature JK Dobbins and DeAndre Swift, both looking for bounce-back seasons with new opportunities. Wide receiver spotlights rookie Jordan Addison and Tyreek Hill, with Addison set to benefit from Justin Jefferson's shadow and Hill potentially leading in receptions. These selections aim to provide value picks that could dominate the fantasy season.

Takeaways

• 🏈 The quarterback position is crucial for fantasy football success, and Anthony Richardson is highlighted as a potential league winner with his rushing ability, despite concerns about his passing accuracy.
• 🏈 Lamar Jackson is another quarterback to watch, with a new offensive strategy under Todd Monken that could lead to a breakout season and make him a top fantasy pick.
• 🏋️‍♂️ Kyle Pitts is recommended as a tight end to target in the later rounds of drafts, with his talent and potential for a breakout year in the NFL, despite being somewhat overlooked after an injury last season.
• 🤔 Greg Dulcich is suggested as a late-round tight end pick, with the potential to excel in the Denver Broncos' offense under new coach Sean Payton, who has a history of utilizing tight ends effectively.
• 👟 J.K. Dobbins is a running back to consider, especially after recovering from an ACL injury, with the expectation that he will have a significant role in a dynamic Baltimore Ravens offense.
• 💰 DeAndre Swift is another running back highlighted as a value pick, playing for a contract and expected to thrive in a potent Philadelphia Eagles offense.
• 📡 Jordan Addison is the top rookie wide receiver to watch, with the potential to lead all rookies in receptions and yardage, benefiting from playing alongside Justin Jefferson on the Minnesota Vikings.
• 🔄 Jaylen Waddle is considered underdrafted, having finished as a top PPR scorer last season and with the potential for an even better year if Tua Tagovailoa stays healthy and the Miami Dolphins' offense improves.
• 🎯 The importance of targeting players who can contribute both through the air and on the ground is emphasized, as seen with the quarterback and tight end picks mentioned.
• 📉 The script suggests looking for value in later draft rounds for positions like tight end and running back, where overlooked or undervalued players could provide significant fantasy returns.
• 🔑 Coaching changes and offensive strategies are key factors to consider when evaluating player potential for fantasy football, as they can significantly impact a player's opportunities and production.

Q & A

Who does the speaker consider as a potential league-winning quarterback despite not being an early draft pick?

Anthony Richardson is considered as a potential league-winning quarterback despite being a late draft pick. The speaker believes in his potential due to his athleticism and the Colts' likely strategy to let him run wild.

What is the speaker's opinion on the importance of drafting an elite quarterback early in Fantasy Football?

The speaker suggests that while drafting an elite quarterback early can be beneficial, it's not always necessary. They argue that missing out on early elite QBs is okay and one can still choose a player like Anthony Richardson in the later rounds.

Why does the speaker believe Anthony Richardson could be a league winner despite concerns about his passing skills?

The speaker believes Anthony Richardson could be a league winner because of his exceptional athleticism and rushing potential, drawing parallels with Justin Fields' performance last year, which was heavily weighted towards rushing stats.

Which quarterback is highlighted as a top rusher and a potential league winner due to their rushing and passing abilities?

Lamar Jackson is highlighted as a top rusher and a potential league winner due to his ability to contribute significantly with both his rushing and passing skills.

What changes in the Baltimore offense under Todd Monken does the speaker anticipate for Lamar Jackson?

The speaker anticipates a more creative and free-flowing offense under Todd Monken, with Lamar Jackson having more opportunities to both run and throw, which could lead to his best season yet.

Why does the speaker recommend drafting Kyle Pitts in the later rounds despite his performance last year?

The speaker recommends drafting Kyle Pitts in the later rounds because he believes Pitts' talent is undeniable and that he is entering his prime breakout year in the NFL, especially with the potential for increased targets in his team's offense.

What is the speaker's view on the potential of Greg Dulcich in the Denver offense under Sean Payton?

The speaker believes that Greg Dulcich has the potential to be a league winner in the Denver offense under Sean Payton, who is known for utilizing the strengths of his players and has a history of successfully coaching tight ends.

Which running back does the speaker suggest could have a massive season due to a combination of talent, health, and opportunity?

The speaker suggests that J.K. Dobbins could have a massive season due to his talent, improved health, and the opportunity presented by a potentially more dynamic Ravens offense.

Why does the speaker believe DeAndre Swift is a good value pick for this year?

The speaker believes DeAndre Swift is a good value pick because he is playing for a contract, has moved to a team with the best offensive line, and is expected to be used efficiently in a high-scoring offense.

Which rookie wide receiver does the speaker predict will have the best season and why?

The speaker predicts that Jordan Addison will have the best season among rookie wide receivers because he landed in an ideal situation with the Vikings, where he can be a high-volume number two receiver, running routes against softer coverage.

What is the speaker's opinion on Jalen Waddle's potential as a wide receiver one and a league winner?

The speaker believes Jalen Waddle has the potential to be a wide receiver one and a league winner due to his past performance, the potential for a full season with Tua Tagovailoa, and the possibility of increased targets if Tyreek Hill misses games.

Outlines

00:00

🏈 Quarterback Prospects for Fantasy Football League Winners

The paragraph focuses on the quarterback position in fantasy football, highlighting the potential of Anthony Richardson as a late-round pick with high rushing potential. It compares him to previous rushing QBs like Jalen Hurts and Justin Fields, who despite less impressive passing stats, contributed significantly to their teams' success through their running ability. The speaker also recommends Lamar Jackson as a top-tier QB who could be a league winner due to his dual-threat capabilities and the changes in the Baltimore offense under Todd Monken.

05:02

🤔 The Strategy for Tight End Selection in Fantasy Football

This paragraph delves into the strategy for selecting tight ends in fantasy football drafts. It discusses the potential of Kyle Pitts, who despite being overhyped as a rookie, showed promise and is now being drafted in later rounds due to injury concerns. The speaker advocates taking a chance on Pitts in the mid-to-late rounds, expecting a breakout year in his third NFL season. Additionally, Greg Dulcich is mentioned as a late-round tight end pick with potential, given the Denver offense's potential improvement under Sean Payton.

10:04

🏃‍♂️ Identifying Breakout Running Backs for Fantasy Football

The speaker identifies running backs with high potential for the upcoming fantasy football season, emphasizing the importance of health and opportunity. J.K. Dobbins is highlighted as a player with a history of strong performance when healthy, and the expectation that he will have a breakout year in a more dynamic Ravens offense. DeAndre Swift is also mentioned as a player ready to shine in a new environment with the Philadelphia Eagles, playing for a contract and benefiting from a strong offensive line.

15:06

📡 Wide Receiver Options with High Upside in Fantasy Football

The final paragraph discusses wide receiver prospects, particularly focusing on rookies and their potential impact. Jordan Addison is highlighted as a rookie with a favorable situation as a secondary wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, expecting him to capitalize on softer matchups and lead rookies in receptions. Additionally, Jalen Waddle is discussed as a potential league winner, having finished the previous season as a top PPR scorer despite missing games, and with the potential for an even better season if Tua Tagovailoa plays a full season and the Dolphins' offense improves.

Keywords

💡Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football is a game where participants create virtual teams of real NFL players and earn points based on those players' performances. It's central to the video's theme, as the script discusses strategies for selecting players to potentially win a fantasy league. The script mentions 'Fantasy Football' as the context for discussing player potential and draft strategies.

💡League Winners

In the context of this video, 'League Winners' refers to the individual players who have the potential to significantly contribute to a fantasy team's success, thereby helping the team win its league. The script identifies specific players at various positions who could be 'League Winners' this year, based on their expected performance.

💡Quarterback

The 'quarterback' is a position in American football, typically the leader of the offensive team. In fantasy football, quarterbacks who both pass and run effectively can be valuable assets. The script emphasizes the importance of selecting a quarterback who can be a 'League Winner,' highlighting players like Anthony Richardson and Lamar Jackson.

💡Rushing QB

A 'Rushing QB' is a quarterback who contributes significantly to the team's rushing yards, in addition to their passing duties. The script discusses 'rushing QBs' as a strategic pick in fantasy football, using Anthony Richardson as an example of a player who could excel in this role.

💡Draft Strategy

'Draft Strategy' pertains to the approach a fantasy football player takes when selecting their team during the draft. The script discusses various strategies, such as going for an 'Elite QB' early or waiting to select a player like Anthony Richardson later in the draft.

💡MVP

MVP stands for 'Most Valuable Player,' an award given to the best-performing player in a league or sport. In the context of the script, Lamar Jackson is mentioned as an 'MVP' for his past achievements, indicating his potential to be a top fantasy football pick.

💡Tight End

The 'tight end' is a position in American football, often used as a receiver and a blocker. In fantasy football, a 'tight end' who receives many passes can score a lot of points. The script discusses 'tight end' as a position to watch, with Kyle Pitts and Greg Dulcich mentioned as potential high-performing players.

💡Rookie

A 'rookie' is a player in their first year of playing in the NFL. The script highlights rookies like Jordan Addison and Kyle Pitts, discussing their potential impact on the fantasy football season and their value as picks.

💡Wide Receiver

'Wide Receiver' is a position in American football, typically focused on catching passes from the quarterback. In fantasy football, wide receivers who catch many passes and score touchdowns are highly valued. The script identifies 'wide receiver' as a key position, with players like Jordan Addison and Jaylen Waddle discussed as potential 'League Winners.'

💡PPR

PPR stands for 'Points Per Reception,' a scoring system in fantasy football where players earn points for each reception, not just touchdowns or yardage. The script mentions 'PPR' in the context of Jaylen Waddle's performance, indicating his value in PPR leagues.

💡ACL

ACL refers to the 'anterior cruciate ligament,' a common knee injury among athletes. The script discusses the recovery of players like JK Dobbins from ACL injuries, emphasizing the importance of a player's health in their fantasy football value.

Highlights

The importance of selecting an elite quarterback early in Fantasy Football drafts.

Anthony Richardson's potential as a late-round pick with high rushing capabilities.

Comparing Anthony Richardson to previous rushing quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Justin Fields.

Lamar Jackson's prospects for the season with a new offensive strategy and improved receiving support.

Kyle Pitts' potential for a breakout year in his third NFL season despite previous injuries.

The strategy of selecting tight ends early or taking a chance on a talented player in later rounds.

Greg Dulcich's potential in the Denver offense under Sean Payton's coaching.

JK Dobbins' opportunity for a strong season with a healthy return and a new offensive system.

DeAndre Swift's value as a running back playing for a contract and in an improved offensive line.

Jordan Addison's favorable situation as a rookie wide receiver with the Minnesota Vikings.

Jalen Waddle's potential to excel as a WR2 with the Miami Dolphins, especially if Tyreek Hill misses games.

The strategy of targeting players who may be undervalued due to being in the shadow of a star teammate.

The impact of a new coaching staff and offensive system on a player's fantasy football value.

The importance of a player's health and opportunity for a breakout season in fantasy football.

The potential for rookie wide receivers to make an immediate impact in the NFL and fantasy football.

The strategy of targeting players who have changed teams and are in a better situation to succeed.

The value of selecting players who are motivated by contract years and have something to prove.

Transcripts

almost draft season for Fantasy Football

let's just cut to the chase who are the

guys that could be League winners this

year at every position we're gonna give

them to you let's start things off at

the quarterback position Arc will be the

most important Chris who's the guy that

you're eyeballing here at quarterback

you know we've been talking all off

season about going Elite QB getting the

QB early but sometimes it doesn't work

out right sometimes you miss out on

those Elite early QBs and if you do I

think it's okay because you can just

take Anthony Richardson with one of your

last picks and I really think he has the

potential to be a League winner this

year and I already know what people are

saying or thinking in their head they're

thinking oh my gosh he can't throw he's

not very accurate he's not going to give

you anything through the air and guess

what I don't care I said it with Jalen

hurts I don't care Justin Fields last

year I don't care Justin Fields

literally had a horrendous throwing year

last year 2200 yards and 17 passing

touchdowns that's terrible for a guy who

started almost every single game and

he's still ended up as a top five QB

because of what he did with his legs

over 1100 rushing yards and eight

rushing touchdowns Anthony Richardson is

quite possibly the most athletic QB we

have ever seen he just broke the combine

he's an athletic freak and the Colts

drafted him with the number four pick

he's gonna start right away and I don't

think the Colts are gonna throw him out

there and say Chuck it around 35 or 40

times they're gonna let him run wild

they're gonna let him do his thing he's

going to put up monster rushing numbers

this year and if he does it doesn't

matter what he does through the air can

Anthony Richardson reach 2200 yards and

17 touchdowns I think he can because

almost anybody who starts every game in

today's NFL can reach those terrible

numbers so for me Anthony Richardson if

I miss out on the elite QBs I'm grabbing

him every time give me that rushing QB

who can absolutely not only win me

championships but win me weeks over and

over like Justin fields did like last

year Anthony Richardson is that guy this

year absolutely right I mean almost have

to have a guy if you were looking for a

potential League winner someone take you

to that next level you have to have a

guy who can get you some help rushing

the ball too and so this leads me to my

pick and no not a late round quarterback

but this is a guy who is going to be one

of the top rushers maybe the top rusher

at quarterback and also he can throw

pretty well he's won an MVP doing it and

that's Lamar Jackson so I'm gonna say

look you don't have to go with the early

quarterback strategy but unless you're

gonna wait and take a shot on a guy like

AR I will say I'm gonna go for Lamar

because I think everything's falling

into place for him a lot of people are

gonna be disappointed because of last

year and that's fine you should be he

missed some games with injury he wasn't

great you know early in the season

because he had nobody to throw to look

he finally got paid he's gonna be happy

he finally got some help at receiver he

got several guys in fact to help him out

at receiver and so he also got the most

important thing here is a new offense

I've been saying this over and over

again I think we're going to be amazed

at how different this Baltimore offense

looks under Todd monkin I mean that old

offense that we've been seeing where it

was just you know run first down run

second down between the tackles you know

scramble on third down and hope Lamar

makes a play that's gonna be gone it's

gonna be a lot more creative he's going

to have a lot more freedom under this

offense to both run and throw I mean

Lamar could be in store for his best

season yet and yeah I think that would

qualify as making him a League winner

now at tight end we've been saying look

you take Kelsey early or you wait and

take a shot on a guy but we have a

couple of guys in mind we think are

definitely worth those shots who is your

picket tight end yeah call me a glutton

for punishment or whatever a sucker

whatever you want but I'm going back to

the well with Kyle Pitts this year as a

rookie Kyle Pitts had ridiculous hype I

mean he was over hyped I think you and I

were even telling people like he is way

over hyped this year but he was good as

a rookie a thousand yards just in scorny

touchdowns didn't put up big fantasy

numbers last year still was pretty hyped

up he was going as like a second maybe a

third round pick really disappointed of

course then had that season ending

injury but this year finally he's not

being hyped up anymore he's routinely

falling to the sixth seventh sometimes

even the eighth round of drafts and at

that point I'm gonna gamble on the

talent of cow pits every single time

this is a guy who we know is one of the

most talented prospects at the position

we've seen in years and again a thousand

yards is a rookie that might not sound

like a big deal but Travis Kelsey didn't

hit a thousand yards until year three in

the NFL he did it as a rookie now he's

entering year three in the NFL this is

prime breakout year for tight ends and

say what you want about this offense and

Desmond Ritter they're gonna throw the

ball more than last year no they're not

going to be one of the past heaviest

teams but if you they can even reach 30

pass attempts a game that's enough

because who did they're throwing it to I

mean Drake London cow pits and I don't

even know Mac Hollins

Alameda Zacchaeus you know Bijan out of

the backfield like this is a very

shallow target tree cow pits is going to

get a ton of targets and unlike with

Marcus Mariota last year who is one of

the most inaccurate quarterbacks in the

entire NFL Desmond Ritter will at least

be good enough so to me Kyle Pitts with

his upside with his ability in the sixth

seventh eighth round of drafts I will

gamble on that every time definitely

worth a gamble you know some people

might say well how can London and Pitts

and Bijan all thrive in that kind of

conservative offense I guarantee you

those three guys will probably have like

90 of the target share on that offense I

think they can all go off they went late

round quarterback you know I'm gonna go

late round tight end and this is a

player who may not even be drafted in a

lot of redraft leagues I'm gonna take a

shot on Greg dulcich in Denver and so

I'm slowly you know getting a little bit

of trust in this Denver offense I think

Sean Payton can make things happen I

mean it it has to be better than last

year like that by default we know that

all right Russ has to be better than

last year also I think Peyton is very

smart because one thing he does is he

finds what a player's strength is and he

utilizes it so he'll do that okay and

for Russell Wilson it's not necessarily

chucking the ball deep every time when

you don't have a go-to Target that

worked when you hit Tyler Lockett maybe

DK Metcalf it's not the strength of his

Broncos you know receiving core and the

fact that they don't really have an

alpha you know we talked about that

maybe Jerry Judah will be fine but he's

not really a true Alpha at least he

hasn't shown that he will be Court in

Sutton it doesn't look like it either

there will be plenty of targets for Greg

dolsage we've talked about this also you

know Greg Dulce has been pegged for that

we call Joker role in this offense

Peyton finds a guy that he think is

versatile and it can move around

different formations you know take

advantage of match-ups he has identified

dosage for a reason he's an athletic

tight end he really showed some flashes

last season he will be used in this

offense and one thing we should know

about Peyton you might know all the way

back to when you started coaching he

started out as the offense coordinator

for the Giants so he oversaw if y'all

remember Jeremy's Shockey and his great

rookie season started him off on a great

career and then when he went to New

Orleans you know he was the coach when

there was another former hurricane tight

end that had a pretty good career that's

Jimmy Graham I think he's shown that he

likes to use tight ends and if dolsich

is going to get that kind of usage he

will absolutely be a League winner when

you can draft him in the final round

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fun positions let's get to running back

who's the guy you're looking at right

now yeah I keep talking about JK Dobbins

but I can't help it because this is a

situation where talent and health

should finally meet opportunity because

that's been the big issue with JK

Dobbins is the health it's not that he

doesn't have the talent this guy was an

elite Prospect coming out of college

remember 2 000 yards is junior year over

20 touchdowns he's drafted in the second

round he was expected to be a stud

running back and when he's been healthy

he has been a stud running back if you

look at his career he's averaging 5.9

yards per carry and what I really liked

last year I was telling people last year

you're too high on JK Dobbins he's

coming off a major knee injury don't

draft him in 2022 draft him in 2023 when

people aren't on him anymore because he

just got burned by him here we are

they've been burned by him you can

routinely get JK Thomas in the fifth

round sometimes even the sixth round of

fantasy drafts this was a guy over the

last five games last year you know

averaged over 100 yards per game and

like you said that was in a terrible

conservative offense without Lamar

Jackson not to mention JK Dobbins wasn't

even close to 100 in those games I mean

he had horns coming out of his knee he

was running with like a limp in his gate

now he's going to be 100 healthy we talk

about it all the time ACL running backs

you want him year two not year one this

is year two we're gonna have a fully

healthy JK Dobbins by the way who's also

playing for a potential contract this

year so you know he's going to be

motivated kind of like uh maybe Josh

Jacobs was last year and they're gonna

be like you said with Lamar Jackson this

is going to be a totally different

offense with Todd Monken it's going to

be a more Dynamic offense it's going to

be an offense it's going to have way

more opportunities to score and Pro

Football Focus has the Ravens ranked as

the fourth best offensive line right now

I feel like everything is pointing to JK

Dobbins having a massive season this

year and nobody cares because he burned

him last year even though you shouldn't

have drafted him last year you know I'm

on board with that pick is what I said

about the Ravens Lamar Jackson I have a

player in mind who has a lot of

similarities so let's see if we can

figure it out uh eight playing for a

contract this year you know you talk

about the Ravens having the what fourth

best offense in line this team had the

best offensive line last year this is

also a guy that has been a little bit

underachieving a lot of injuries but is

ready to finally explode I think and

don't let it be said that we are

stubborn that we don't change our minds

on guys that we have anything personal

no because you were not touching JK

Dobbins at all last year and neither was

I I was completely off of DeAndre Swift

last season and now I think I'm all the

way in I'm trying to get him more and

more because this is not only a great

value where you can get him a guy who is

the lead running back on one of the best

teams maybe the best offense at least in

the NFC if not all football

and so why would you not want to trap a

guy who is one of the most talented and

in one of the best positions because

he's finally away from Detroit where

whatever the case was it seemed like it

was almost a personal thing right you

didn't have the trust of the coaching

staff they always always banged up all

running backs get banged up all right I

think Philly got him they're gonna use

him he's gonna play for that contract

he's going to play to prove himself and

he's going to be in the perfect

situation he doesn't even need to get 20

plus touches a game his efficiency as

he's shown over the years is going to

make up for it so I will gladly take a

chance on a guy like this who could

finally meet his massive ceiling because

it's definitely going to be worth it and

it's time for wide receivers so many

choices but who's the guy who's really

caught your eye yeah there's there's a

lot of potential candidates here but I'm

gonna go with rookie Jordan Addison he's

a guy I just I every time he's on the

board I'm drafting him I think he's

gonna be the best rookie wide receiver

this year maybe not long term but this

year he will be he landed in the best

possible situation for him because he's

not a guy who you would want to be like

the number one alpha wide receiver you

want him to be a one number two wide

receiver and the last time I checked the

Vikings have a pretty good number one

wide receiver so that part he checks but

also this is a very good player and this

is a team top five in past attempts last

year if you look at Adam thielen the old

dusty guy he's replacing Adam thielen

was top five in route's run last year

that's going to be Jordan Addison this

year he's going to run a ton of routes

and defenses aren't going to go into the

game thinking we need to shut down

Jordan Addison no they're going to still

Focus all of their attention on Justin

Jefferson Jordan Addison is going to be

out there running against second string

Corners you know the number three

corners getting soft matchups layup

throws he's gonna be Kirk Cousins kind

of like okay Justin Jefferson's triple

team where's Jordan Madison there he is

let me hit him that's who Jordan Addison

is going to be this year I think he's

going to lead all rookies and receptions

I think he's going to have a big yardage

season I think he has touchdown upside

we see it you know we've seen it a lot

recently rookie wide receivers come

through especially in the second half of

the season I think Jordan Addison can

come through from day one and be a

rookie wide receiver who helps your team

win a championship it's definitely going

to be a good value because he's going to

be in that pretty big shadow cast by

Justin Jefferson that's exactly how you

take advantage of him as his own team's

wide receiver too so I'm gonna go with a

player that is I guess technically the

wide receiver two on his offense but he

could want to being the guy this year a

lot of people think Jalen Waddles

sometimes maybe a little overdrafted he

usually goes late second or early third

round in our mocks that we do and some

people like ah it feels a little early

maybe people don't realize he finished

in PPR scoring as the wide receiver

eight last season 1350

six yards and he led the league in yards

perception at 18.1 now keep in mind he

did all this not just as a young

receiver but this is with Tua missing

four full games and half of another one

when he was off the field let's imagine

God forbid everything goes right for Tua

and he plays a full season or pretty

close to full season and this offense is

just gonna be even better it's going to

be firing in all cylinders and what if

Tyree kill would now this whole thing

that's come up with the legal trouble if

he's missing some games I mean waddle

has a legit shot at 1500 plus yards I

mean either way well their Hill is there

for the whole season or not I think

waddle is being under drafted second

round seems like the perfect spot for

him but I'm gonna take him and I think

that he's a guy who could serve as your

wide receiver one I think he is

legitimately a potential League winner

because he's shown he is a stud and that

often since you know McDaniel is going

to make sure that he gets the ball early

and often those are some players that

could be League winners for you this

year I mean should be drafted higher but

these guys are really tremendously

undervalued and they could be studs