Value Plays
A fantasy draft is all about obtaining the most value with each selection. There is value available throughout a draft, and grabbing it is one of the most important keys to a successful fantasy team. In an attempt to point out this value, we asked our staff to look through the top 150 players and identify players that should outperform their draft position. Here are links to each position's page:
Quarterbacks
Players mentioned include Jay Cutler, Russell Wilson, and Cam Newton.
Running Backs
Players mentioned include Joique Bell, Toby Gerhart, and Mark Ingram.
Wide Receivers
Players mentioned include Kelvin Benjamin, Emmanuel Sanders, and Mike Wallace.
Tight Ends
Players mentioned include Rob Gronkowski, Greg Olsen, and Jordan Reed.
Overvalued Players
The flip side of succeeding with value players is failing with overvalued players. These are players that will not put up stats commensurate to their draft spot, and avoiding them is another of the important keys to a successful fantasy team. In an attempt to point out these players, we asked our staff to look through the top 150 players and identify players that should underperform their draft position. Here are links to each position's page:
Quarterbacks
Players mentioned include Nick Foles, Matthew, Stafford, and Robert Griffin III.
Running Backs
Players mentioned include Montee Ball, Christine Michael, and Arian Foster.
Wide Receivers
Players mentioned include Pierre Garcon, Cordarrelle Patterson, and Michael Crabtree.
Tight Ends
Players mentioned include Vernon Davis, Eric Ebron, and Zach Ertz.
Deep Sleepers
Finally, we specifically target deep sleeper value (players that can be found very late in a fantasy draft). In an attempt to point out this value, we asked our staff to look deeper than the top 150 players and identify players that should significantly outperform their late draft position. These players should be your targets after the 12th round of your draft. Here are links to each position's page:
Quarterbacks
Players mentioned include Johnny Manziel, Joe Flacco, and Jake Locker.
Running Backs
Players mentioned include Andre Williams, Knile Davis, and Lance Dunbar.
Wide Receivers
Players mentioned include Harry Douglas, Doug Baldwin, and Andre Holmes.
Tight Ends
Players mentioned include Travis Kelce, Tyler Eifert, and Dwayne Allen.