We cover your waiver wire options this week.
What is the dynasty fallout from the draft picks made by NFC North teams?
We break down the week that was.
We break down the week that was.
We examine some noteworthy performances by young players who should be on your radar.
We break down the week that was.
After another week of injuries, we break down some waiver wire options.
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Last week, we looked at one of the first single-quarterback mocks following the NFL draft, and this week we will look at the results from one of the first superflex mock drafts. Obviously, quarterbacks get a boost in superflex leagues, but how much, and in this year's, uh, questionable QB class, is it even warranted? Let's take a look.
I was assigned the 12th pick in this mock and was very curious to see what position players might fall to me in each round with the quarterbacks getting bumped up, so let's see how things played out.
Another draft, another Ashton Jeanty 1.01. If he ends up as a bust, it'll be a killer for bad teams already picking first overall. Keep your fingers crossed. In superflex, it's not a shocker to see Cam Ward go second, although I would go with Omarion Hampton unless I was desperate for help at quarterback. Ward is a safe pick. As the first overall pick in the NFL draft, he should have a long leash in Tennessee and lock up a starting spot for at least the next three years.
Travis Hunter comes off the board next. I went into greater detail about his role with the Jags last week, but playing wide receiver first and foremost, he becomes much more interesting and should be the first receiver taken in fantasy drafts, too. We get back-to-back receivers with Tetairoa McMillan at 1.04. In what is thought of as one of the better running back classes in years, I'm surprised to see only one drafted through the first four picks.
My shock at the lack of RB picks was set aside as the next four picks were all running backs, with Omarion Hampton, TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, and Kaleb Johnson bringing us through pick 1.08. I can't imagine anyone sitting at 1.05 thinking they have a chance at getting Hampton, so if you're picking 1.05 this year, there is a small glimmer of hope out there for you. Despite a crowded backfield, Henderson should get used heavily under Mark Vrabel in New England. Judkins was one of my favorites and landed in a great spot with the Browns taking over the vacated Nick Chubb role - until the Browns double-dipped at the position, hurting Judkins' ceiling. Among the better landing spots this year was Johnson going to Pittsburgh. He will likely open as their lead back, with Jaylen Warren spelling him on occasion. Johnson doesn't even have to get new socks, t-shirts, or accessories as he sticks with black and yellow uniforms following his time in Iowa.
Following the small RB run, we get our next quarterback, Jaxson Dart. Don't expect much from Dart in year one; the Giants will have Russell Wilson under center all season, barring injury or an unforeseen collapse. Even then, they'll likely turn it over to Jameis Winston next, leaving Dart on the bench to soak up as much knowledge as possible. While a solid long-term dynasty selection, he isn't going to help your team for another year or two. We followed Dart's pick with Emeka Egbuka, another player unlikely to help you much for the next two years. As long as Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are unretired, healthy, and suited up on Sundays, there is no path to meaningful targets (and receptions) for Egbuka. If you already have a solid squad and added Dart and Egbuka this year, you might be in a great spot come 2027.
The first round wrapped up with another running back and our first tight end. RJ Harvey and Colston Loveland are both worthy of their first-round fantasy capital. Harvey is in a great spot in Denver with Sean Payton and has a real shot at finishing as a top-12 running back in year one. I selected Loveland with the 12th pick. In the past couple of seasons, we have seen rookie tight ends come in and dominate right out of the gate - including Sam LaPorta, who finished as TE1 in 2023 as a rookie under now Bears' head coach Ben Johnson.
