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AJ Brown and Drake May is one of the most common stacks in the tournament field right now; pairing them together does not provide a massive edge in the overall field, though it can still help reach the promised land if both players perform well. The source notes that if you have a Drake May and AJ Brown team, you better get a little bit different with your build because it's not giving you a massive edge in the overall field.

Amon-Ra St. Brown goes off the board at pick 7 in this FFPC 1.5-point tight end premium format draft; goes after Jackson Smith-Njigba at pick 6 and before Christian McCaffrey at pick 10. One team in the seven hole drafted wide receiver, wide receiver, pairing St. Brown with CeeDee Lamb, which the source characterizes as a potential ton of firepower, suggesting this dual-receiver stack offers significant upside.

Ashton Jeanty selected at pick 12 in this FFPC draft. RotoWire's 'structural lean' is to take Jeanty over Amarian Hampton because it provides access to preferred wide receivers at the 34 turn (second round). Taking Jeanty at 12 avoids the problem of running back targets disappearing by the 5-6 turn, making it preferable to a hero RB approach that would leave the team without strong running back options later.

Bjan Robinson goes off the board at pick 101 in this FFPC 1.5-point tight end premium format draft, typically at pick 102; slight ADP shift downward in this draft.

Brock Bowers selected at pick 9 in this FFPC 1.5-point tight end premium format draft. The tight end premium scoring elevates his ADP significantly compared to standard formats. RotoWire really loves Bowers' value in Team 9's draft construction, pairing him with George Pickkins.

Carnell Tate was selected in round six of this high-stakes FFPC draft, going off the board as one of four wide receivers taken in that round alongside Parker Washington, BTJ, and Marvin Harrison Jr.

RotoWire has significant Lamb exposure this year and likes pairing him structurally with other receivers. Many analysts are falling into a low-Lamb camp; Scott Barrett ranks him as his 19th overall player. However, Lamb is 'really interesting when you get him in the second round' and offers stability when paired with running back options like Amarian Hampton at pick 12, providing structural balance between hero RB upside and receiver stability while avoiding the problem of running back targets disappearing by the 5-6 turn.

Christian McCaffrey goes off the board at pick 10 in this FFPC 1.5-point tight end premium format draft, after Jackson Smith-Njigba (pick 6), Amon-Ra St. Brown (pick 7), and Jonathan Taylor (pick 105). RotoWire notes he sometimes falls in one-off drafts but typically goes in the first round.

Kmet goes early in draft due to positional scarcity pressure created by early tight end selections; part of the cascade effect when premium TEs are taken early.

Jacob Gibbs is extremely high on Loveland and views current ADP as about right; Loveland has been going from the mid-second round and never falls past the 30th overall pick recently. Gibbs is willing to take him in this range despite typically preferring to avoid tight ends early, showing strong conviction. Additionally, Gibbs notes Loveland could lead the wide receiver position in scoring during the final eight weeks of the season, making the 34th turn (second round) a great draft spot for him.

Dallas Goedert was drafted and structurally makes sense as the team's first tight end, though the source does not consider it an edge pick.

Jacob Gibbs expresses nervousness about DeVonta Smith's offense, noting concerns about the Eagles' offensive line quality and Jalen Hurts' comfort level. If the offensive line isn't great and Hurts is uncomfortable, the Eagles will run more under-center concepts, which could limit Smith's timing-based routes and create speculative risk.

Wilson is described as one of the most interesting and important players to evaluate; he was scoring at WR1 level before injury, has always been a high target-share guy, and the Jets offense with Gino Smith as a stabilizing force is not expected to be putrid. The source tweeted positively about Wilson falling in a nice draft range in round four. However, Wilson's target share upside is tied to offensive scheme; the previous coordinator (Tanner Engstrom) moved Wilson around with motion and condensed formations to make him unpredictable and reduce defensive focus, which pushed his target share to elite levels. With a new coaching staff (Frank Wright), there's uncertainty about whether this scheme will continue, and the source is worried about a potential cap on target share if the offense becomes more traditional, as defenses can simply focus on stopping one player if he's the only option.

The source really loves George Pickens' value in Team 9's draft; WR with positive draft assessment.

Harold Fannon Jr. is mentioned as one of several tight end options available in the round five to six turn, suggesting he can be acquired in later rounds as a league-winner alternative to early tight end investment. He was selected in round six of this high-stakes FFPC draft, going off the board alongside five other tight ends (Travis Kelce, Isaiah Likely, Kyle Pitts, Tucker Kraft, and Sam Laaporta).

Likely goes within the next 12 picks after early tight end selections, part of the positional run on tight ends created by early premium TE picks. In round six of this high-stakes FFPC draft, Likely was selected alongside five other tight ends (Travis Kelce, Harold Fannon Jr., Kyle Pitts, Tucker Craft, and Sam LaPorta).

Jamar Chase goes off the board at pick 3 in this FFPC 1.5-point tight end premium format draft. Later in the draft, Chase was selected at pick 103 by team three, who then stacked him with Joe Burrow in the 7-8 turn, creating a quarterback-wide receiver correlation.

The source projects Gibbs at 14-16 rushes per game rather than 20, with heavy pass-game involvement and 5 carries for backup; strength of Lions offense is Gibbs as pass catcher and in space, especially in dome games with strong passing game pieces (St. Brown, Williams, LaPorta). Pass-catching upside and space creation are emphasized as the optimal way to deploy him. Gibbs' presence as the lead running back in Detroit (without backup David Montgomery) supports a faster-paced, pass-heavy Lions offense that benefits pass catchers.

James Cook goes off the board at pick 8 in this FFPC 1.5-point tight end premium format draft; selected before Brock Bowers at pick 9 and Christian McCaffrey at pick 10.

The source projects Goff as a potential breakout quarterback candidate, comparing him to 2025 Matthew Stafford's performance. The thesis is that Goff could post a career-high 42 touchdown passes (versus his usual ~35) and finish as QB6 despite being drafted as QB15–QB16, driven by Detroit's fast-paced offense, secondary weakness, dome games, and high pass volume. This represents significant upside relative to his draft position.

The source identifies pairing Jaxon Smith-Njigba with Kenneth Walker (both Seahawks) as a dangerous build, flagging concentration risk in stacking a pass-catcher and running back from the same offense in the same draft.

The source and co-host debate their early quarterback investment in Jaden Daniels at pick 7.12 in their FFPC draft, expressing uncertainty about whether this was optimal. They question whether alternative builds using later-round receivers like Jaden Reed or Josh Downs paired with Rashad White might have produced a better team. The concern is that quarterback options will remain available at the 9/10 and 11/12 turns, suggesting Daniels may have been drafted earlier than necessary.

Waddle is primed to be the offensive focal point in Denver, a team that passed at a very high rate last year; the source views him as a potential complete game changer for fantasy if healthy and everything comes together. The source selected Waddle at the 401 turn as the preferred pick over Garrett Wilson, T. Higgins, and Lad Macy, indicating strong conviction in his upside as the primary receiving weapon on a high-volume passing offense.

Jaylen Warren went off the board during the draft; the source was not pressed at running back at that point in the draft.

Joe Burrow was selected in the 7-8 turn by team three in this high-stakes FFPC draft, who had previously selected Jamar Chase at 1-03, creating a quarterback-wide receiver correlation stack. The Burrow-T. Higgins stack is described as super super common in the tournament field.

Jonathan Taylor goes off the board at pick 105 in this FFPC 1.5-point tight end premium format draft; goes after Jackson Smith-Njigba at pick 6, Amon-Ra St. Brown at pick 7, James Cook at pick 8, Brock Bowers at pick 9, and Christian McCaffrey at pick 10.

The source strongly believes Jonathan Brooks is being undervalued at 10th-11th round ADP; projects Brooks will be living in round 6 by end of August, with a small chance of fifth-round picks emerging. The source attributes this to Carolina's enthusiasm and the team sitting him out the first preseason game as a precautionary measure rather than an injury concern, suggesting the market will catch up to his actual value. If Brooks is still a 10th-11th rounder in your draft, it's time to level up competition in your fantasy league.

Jordan Mason went off the board as teams attempted to catch up at running back during the draft.

Jordan Tyson was priced the best of all the rookies to return an incredible amount of value, per the source's assessment. The source describes Tyson as 'a punch in the face' with the team 'living very clean' structurally, highlighting his exceptional value proposition relative to other rookie options.

Josh Allen is viewed as likely to light fantasy on fire this year; there is a massive gap between quarterback one and quarterback two, making him a foregone conclusion for QB1 overall. The source feels really good about everything coming out of Buffalo, including DJ Moore pairing, Khalil Shakira as two guys to work with in the improv game, and Don Hane's health. This could be the best version of the Bills offense since the prime Stefon Diggs era, with Allen at the peak of his powers and capable of scoring 25+ PPR points per game any season. Allen went off the board at pick 401 in this high-stakes FFPC draft, three rounds ahead of Lamar Jackson (QB2), highlighting a significant gap in quarterback valuation this year.

The source advocates for reaching on Josh Downs earlier than ADP suggests, citing strong 'drum beats' and projected two-wide-receiver set usage. The source acknowledges the Josh Downs–Tyler Warren stack is a 'tough run out' but is willing to reach and lock in Downs because of his expected field presence in two-WR sets.

Justin Jefferson goes off the board before pick 12 in this FFPC 1.5-point tight end premium format draft.

The source identifies pairing Kenneth Walker with Jaxon Smith-Njigba (both Seahawks) as a dangerous build, flagging concentration risk in stacking a running back and pass-catcher from the same offense in the same draft.

Pitts is explicitly ruled out of consideration in this tight end selection, indicating the source does not view him as a preferred option in this draft range compared to LaPorta. Pitts went early in the draft due to positional scarcity pressure created by early tight end selections; he was part of the cascade effect when premium TEs are taken early, going off the board in round six alongside five other tight ends.

Lamar Jackson was selected as QB2 in this high-stakes FFPC draft, going off the board three rounds behind Josh Allen (QB1), highlighting a significant gap in quarterback valuation this year.

The source notes injury optimism with Malik Nabers and acknowledges he is elite talent but carries some risk. The source had to play catch-up on Nabers because they did not anticipate the possibility of a week one appearance for him. Jacob Gibbs currently has Nabers ranked behind Ibuka and Zay Flowers but ahead of DeVonta Smith, Chris Olave, Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Luther Burden. Gibbs notes Nabers could push much higher and would not be shocked if he finishes as a top-five wide receiver over the final eight weeks of the season if healthy, given the Falcons' soft schedule.

Marvin Harrison Jr. was selected in round six of this high-stakes FFPC draft, going off the board as one of four wide receivers taken in that round alongside Parker Washington, Carnell Tate, and BTJ.

Michael Pittman Jr. was selected at pick 70.2 in this high-stakes FFPC draft, going off the board immediately after the round-six wide receivers.

The source prefers Parker Washington and a 2027 first over Lad Maki in dynasty trade; believes there's a chance the gap between Washington and Maki is closer than ADP suggests if Washington's runout is similar to what was seen at the end of last season, making the package valuable. Washington was selected in round six of this high-stakes FFPC draft alongside three other wide receivers (Carnell Tate, BTJ, and Marvin Harrison Jr.).

Puka Nacua goes off the board at pick 4 in this FFPC 1.5-point tight end premium format draft.

LaPorta is the clear tight end choice for the source, driven by Detroit's secondary weakness, dome game schedule, and potential for shootouts. He had a tight end one overall season previously and averaged a career-high yards per route rate last year, positioning him as an outside shot at tight end two or three overall despite being drafted later than consensus top-three tight ends. LaPorta is one of the most likely names to lead the position in routes run; he had a 90% route rate in some games last year when healthy, the highest it's ever been. The source feels really good about the pick with touchdown upside; Detroit's fast-paced offense with Jir Gibbs and Jared Goff passing frequently supports higher target volume.

Sam Laaporta was selected in round six of this high-stakes FFPC draft as the source's team's pick, going off the board as one of six tight ends taken in that round alongside Travis Kelce, Isaiah Likely, Harold Fannon Jr., Kyle Pitts, and Tucker Craft.

Higgins is one of three high-upside receiving weapons (alongside AJ Brown and Nico Collins) that can put up massive weeks in combination with Jonathan Taylor for Team Five's draft structure. Additionally, the Tee Higgins–Joe Burrow stack is described as super super common in the tournament field, indicating heavy exposure to this pairing.

McLaurin was the source's target pick in this draft round but did not fall to the team. The source later praised Team 9's McLaurin pick, noting that if their Mandre pick works out, it could be a really dangerous build, indicating confidence in McLaurin's value and fit in that roster construction.

Travis Kelce was selected in round six of this high-stakes FFPC draft, going off the board as one of six tight ends taken in that round alongside Isaiah Likely, Harold Fannon Jr., Kyle Pitts, Tucker Craft, and Sam Laaporta.

RotoWire is off McBride for 2024, explicitly stating he is not in consideration for this draft.

Tucker Craft was selected in round six of this high-stakes FFPC draft, going off the board as one of six tight ends taken in that round alongside Travis Kelce, Isaiah Likely, Harold Fannon Jr., Kyle Pitts, and Sam Laaporta.

In 1.5 premium PPR scoring for FFPC, Warren is being taken frequently in the early-to-mid third round when teams lack an edge; the Colts' projected shootout environment and trailing scenarios should boost his reception volume significantly. Warren could end up as the highest-targeted Colt with very high pass-catching ability, functioning as a PPR cheat code this year; with 1.5 premium scoring, he could put up some really big weeks. The source's team is built around a two tight end strategy with Warren and LaPorta, with Warren occupying one flex spot, and the source explicitly states that the team's success depends heavily on Warren 'absolutely smashing,' indicating Warren is a critical performance dependency for the overall roster construction.

Jacob Gibbs is enamored with Zay Flowers and currently has him ranked ahead of Malik Nabers, placing him in his top tier of receivers alongside Ibuka, DeVonta Smith, Chris Olave, Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Luther Burden.