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Mike Clay notes that Baker Mayfield was selected in the fifth round of their Superflex mock draft.

Field Yates expresses concern regarding Bijan Robinson's fantasy outlook due to the poor offensive infrastructure in Atlanta, specifically citing sub-4.0 yards per carry averages and the presence of Tyler Allgeier, who may siphon goal-to-go touches. Mike Clay counters that Robinson is an elite prospect, noting that the last nine running backs drafted in the top 12 of the NFL Draft finished as top-12 fantasy RBs as rookies. Clay is not worried about Allgeier, pointing out that Robinson still produced over 2,000 yards and finished as the RB2 last season despite Allgeier's involvement.

Mike Clay notes that Bo Nix was selected ahead of Patrick Mahomes in their mock draft, going at pick 3.10.

Mike Clay and Field Yates are both invested in Breece Hall, but express caution regarding the New York Jets' offensive environment. The primary concerns are the potential for poor quarterback play and the risk that the team could struggle to run the ball if they are trailing in games. Despite these concerns, Hall remains a high-tier running back option.

Field Yates identifies Brock Bowers as a tight end option that might cause drafters to go heavy on the position early, potentially leading to a strategy of waiting on wide receivers until the fourth or fifth round.

Mike Clay and Field Yates discuss Cam Ward as a breakout player and a year-two quarterback who is difficult to rank, with Yates admitting he fears having regret if he doesn't get exposure to him despite not having him in his top 15.

Field Yates expresses a desire to be able to draft CeeDee Lamb in multiple leagues without the conflict of having to play against him in others, indicating his high confidence in the player.

The speaker expresses high confidence in CeeDee Lamb, noting that he is a player they are 'all in' on and actively target in multiple leagues.

Mike Clay is fading Chris Godwin, noting that he has not cleared five touchdowns in a season since 2020 and has struggled with injuries, playing only 16 total games over the last two years. Clay is concerned about the lack of a clear ceiling for Godwin, especially with the emergence of Jalen McMillan and other options in the Tampa Bay offense. Clay prefers to target other players at Godwin's current draft position.

Despite concerns about age and heavy workload, Mike Clay maintains Christian McCaffrey as a top-3 running back. McCaffrey is viewed as a 'unicorn' who defies standard age-related decline curves. He led all running backs in snaps, routes, touches, targets, catches, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and fantasy points last season. In his last five healthy seasons (16+ games), he has finished 3rd, 1st, 2nd, 1st, and 1st in fantasy points per game. He remains the best receiving running back in NFL history and is locked into a high-volume role in the Kyle Shanahan offense.

Mike Clay notes that he selected Daniel Jones in their Superflex mock draft, and Field Yates ranks him as his quarterback 17, calling him an established floor play.

Derrick Henry is preferred over J.K. Dobbins as a second-round pick, with the presence of Keaton Mitchell in the Chargers' backfield serving as a tie-breaker against Dobbins.

Field Yates identifies DeVonta Smith as a trendy breakout candidate and the presumptive wide receiver one for the Philadelphia Eagles.

DeVonta Smith moves into the WR1 role for the Eagles, but there are concerns about whether the offense can support consistent fantasy production for a second receiver given the presence of Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert.

Dontayvion Wicks has looked sharp in training camp and is being compared to Keenan Allen for his route running and reliability, making him a preferred late-round flyer.

Field Yates names Emeka Egbuka his favorite breakout candidate of the year, noting that through the first five weeks of last season, he was the wide receiver three behind only Puka Nacua and Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Mike Clay remains high on Garrett Wilson, citing his history as a target hog and his ability to produce even with poor quarterback play. Clay believes the addition of Geno Smith (or similar stable QB play) would benefit Wilson, noting that Geno Smith has supported multiple top-tier fantasy receivers in the past. Clay views Wilson as a superstar talent and believes his current ADP offers a discount due to his injury-shortened 2023 season.

The speaker suggests the Vikings may no longer believe in J.J. McCarthy's immediate potential, noting that his performance has been poor and the team is hedging by keeping the quarterback competition open.

Mike McDaniel's comments suggest a committee approach in the backfield where all three running backs will play a real role, though J.K. Dobbins is still considered the primary guy.

Field Yates highlights Ja'Marr Chase as one of the elite wide receivers to target at the top of drafts, suggesting that if you miss out on him, Puka Nacua, or Justin Jefferson, you should pivot to other positions and wait for value in the middle rounds.

Field Yates and Mike Clay both highlight Jalen McMillan as an underrated player in the Tampa Bay offense. Yates suggests taking McMillan as a late-round dart throw rather than drafting Chris Godwin, viewing him as a high-upside value pick.

Mike Clay suggests that James Conner does not have a long-term role in the Arizona Cardinals' offense, stating that he likely will not be the primary back if the other players on the roster are healthy. Clay expresses hope that Conner finds a new team where he can contribute.

Despite concerns regarding the offensive line following Laremy Tunsil's injury, Jayden Daniels' fantasy outlook remains stable due to his improved supporting cast and significant rushing upside.

Daniel Dopp mentions that Jaylen Waddle is currently dealing with an injury, but still considers him a talented option in the middle rounds of drafts.

Justin Herbert is a polarizing fantasy asset; while he has elite physical tools and a good offensive line, his historical finishes (11th-15th) and the lack of consistent top-tier production lead to a lower ranking (QB14) from some analysts compared to others (QB6).

Field Yates lists Justin Jefferson alongside Puka Nacua and Ja'Marr Chase as the elite wide receivers to target early, advising drafters to wait until the fourth or fifth round if they miss out on these top options.

Justin Jefferson is considered 'veto-proof' for fantasy purposes, as he has demonstrated the ability to remain a dominant producer even with subpar quarterback play.

Justin Jefferson remains a dominant fantasy asset regardless of quarterback quality; he has proven he can produce elite numbers even with subpar quarterback play, as evidenced by his performance during the Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall stretch.

Keaton Mitchell is expected to have a real role in the offense that will bite into J.K. Dobbins' value, though he is ranked around RB49 and his standalone value is limited.

The Vikings have not officially named a starter, but the speaker believes Kyler Murray is the likely Week 1 starter over J.J. McCarthy, noting that the team is still evaluating the process.

Field Yates notes that drafters are invested in the Chargers offense and the potential for a breakout from Ladd McConkey, citing his speed as a key asset for Mike McDaniel's scheme.

Malik Nabers is expected to be available for Week 1 against the Cowboys, barring any setbacks. Despite initial concerns about a four-to-six-game absence, the current outlook is optimistic.

Malik Nabers is currently being drafted in the middle of the third round (ADP 38, WR14), but the speaker ranks him as WR9, neck-and-neck with AJ Brown, due to his high talent and projected availability.

Mike Clay notes that Malik Willis was selected shortly after Daniel Jones in their Superflex mock draft.

Daniel Dopp and Field Yates express surprise at Marvin Harrison Jr.'s fall to the ninth round in their Superflex mock draft, noting that while he is not dead in the water, his investment has not been worth it through two years due to a lack of consistent usage.

Mike Clay notes that he selected Matthew Stafford with the 11th pick of the third round in their Superflex mock draft.

Michael Pittman is a target monster with five straight seasons of 111+ targets; he is a highly drafted player and a consistent producer who remains a strong value in the eighth round.

Field Yates notes that Michael Wilson benefited from the Cardinals' pass-heavy offensive approach in the second half of last season, leading to inflated fantasy stats.

Mike Clay identifies Patrick Mahomes as the best value at the seventh pick in the third round of their Superflex mock draft.

Field Yates identifies Puka Nacua as a top-tier wide receiver option to target early in drafts, noting that if you don't land him, Ja'Marr Chase, or Justin Jefferson, you should be prepared to wait until the fourth or fifth round for other wide receiver options.

Rachaad White is expected to maintain his role as an effective pass-catching running back in the Washington offense, potentially limiting the passing-game upside of other backs.

Mike Clay identifies Sam Darnold as a decent floor play as a number two quarterback in the sixth round of a Superflex draft.

Daniel Dopp notes that Tee Higgins was selected in the middle rounds of their mock draft, highlighting the depth of talent available at the wide receiver position in that range.

Daniel Dopp discusses TreVeyon Henderson as a potential number two running back, noting that he is being drafted in the same range as other mid-round skill players.

Field Yates notes that drafters might go running back or tight end heavy early, specifically mentioning Trey McBride as a player who might lead to bypassing top wide receivers in the early rounds.

Field Yates notes that Trey McBride saw inflated stats in the second half of last season due to the Cardinals' pass-heavy offensive approach, which also benefited Michael Wilson.

Field Yates is concerned that Tyler Allgeier will continue to take valuable goal-to-go touches away from Bijan Robinson. Mike Clay dismisses this concern, noting that Allgeier had over 600 yards and eight touchdowns last year while Robinson still managed to finish as the RB2, suggesting their roles can coexist for fantasy purposes.

Tyler Warren is a high-upside value target at tight end who could potentially finish as the TE1 due to projected high target volume and potential rushing usage.

Field Yates highlights Xavier Legette as a breakout candidate, noting a four-week stretch last year where he was a top-12 wide receiver and expecting a second-year boost as the clear-cut wide receiver one in Carolina.