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Mike Tagliere

1:32

This is where you are going to have to aim for value. 14 teamers will come down to depth, so don't overload at one position. Landing 1st pick is nice. If you get CMC, Kittle/Kelce, and someone like Allen Robinson/OBJ, I'd be ecstatic. It does make it very hard to go QB early in 14-team leagues, though.

a.k.a. Legend

1:32

My keeper decision: Josh Allen, QB 7, for 13th round pick, or James Connor, RB 18 for an, 8th round pick. I'm leaning JA. Your thoughts? Thanks for the help.

Mike Tagliere

1:33

I'd going with Conner, 100 percent. I'm not a fan of Allen as an every-week starter. Conner is a legitimate RB1 when on the field.

krakaman

1:33

Love your work! Where would you say Antonio Gibson should go in PPR relative to an RB like Zach Moss? (higher, lower, same-ish?)

Mike Tagliere

1:33

I have them right next to each other in my rankings, seriously. Moss has the higher floor, but Gibson has the higher ceiling.

Chadwin Williams

1:33

In PPR leagues, what order would you rank these specific WRs....Adam Thielen, Robert Woods, Calvin Ridley, Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, & DJ Moore?

Mike Tagliere

1:34

OBJ, Evans, Ridley, Moore, Woods, Thielen. Almost said Ridley over Evans, fwiw.

Guest

1:34

Hey Mike. Thanks for the Q&A opportunity. Simply considering PPR WR rankings, where does Kenny Golladay land? Trying to determine trade value and would like your opinion. Golladay Allen Robinson and DJ Moore are the 3 being evaluated. I rank em' in that order. How about you? Have no idea what Rhule has planned form Moore, but with that sieve that they call a defense, I see the ball potentially being in the air as much as it was last season. You say? Thanks again.

Mike Tagliere

1:35

I like Golladay but feel he's being overvalued as a late 2nd round pick. Him and Robinson are so close, though Robinson is lasting longer. Moore is the projected breakout candidate, while the others already have. With a new QB and offense, there are a lot of variables.

Matt

1:36

In 0.5 PPR leagues, should we be treating a FLEX spot as an additional WR spot similar to how one would in a full PPR (barring extreme RB value dropping, naturally)? Does it change in 3WR vs 2WR formats?

Mike Tagliere

1:36

Half PPR is the medium where it all depends on the option. I almost always lean with the guaranteed touches, unless it's a can't-miss matchup.

Better than the Rest

1:36

I have been in my league(12 team PPR 1QB 2WR 2RB TE Flex) for years and generally do well. Should my draft strategy change knowing that I will have an above average team out of the draft and am one of the best at mining the waiver wire?

Mike Tagliere

1:37

That allows you to reach on some players you really want on your team, though you don't want to get too cute. Remember, there's a reason you've done well up until now.

James

1:37

Golladay or Allen Robinson in a half PPR? I seem to consistently be in that spot in mock drafts at 2.10 (12 team)

Mike Tagliere

1:37

Flip a coin. Robinson will offer a higher floor, while Golladay will offer a higher ceiling, but with a lower floor.

James

1:38

I have pick #3in a 12 team half PPR. I will likely go RB-RB or RB-WR/TEfor my first two picks. Would you pick Lamar Jackson or Patrick Mahomes in the 3rd round if they are still there or continue to build a strong RB/WR lineup? 1 QB league

Mike Tagliere

1:38

I have zero issue pulling the trigger on Mahomes or Jackson in the third round, as long as I have an RB1 and WR1 I'm comfortable with. One thing that's tough to do is go both TE and QB in the top three rounds.

Justin

1:38

10 Team Dynasty: I've been offered Dalvin Cook and Kareem Hunt for Saquon. I currently have active: Jonathan Taylor, Kerryon Johnson, Darrynton Evans, LeSean McCoy, & Joshua Kelley. What do you think?!

Mike Tagliere

1:39

That's not a bad offer, but I don't think you need to. We don't know Cook's contract status and he's missed time every year. If someone wants Barkley, make them overpay.

Guest

1:39

This is the first season my league is doing 2 QBs. Would you recommend looking at superflex rankings to see where I should selelct a QB?

Mike Tagliere

1:41

Not really. Just stick to regular QB rankings, but pay much closer attention to the draft board. Snag one of the top-12 QBs at any point, then watch the trend. You want your QB2 to be someone who can't lose their starting job. Based on current ADP, Minshew is a GREAT No. 2 option for guys like me. Just don't get stuck with someone like Derek Carr as your QB2. Also, don't draft two top-10 QBs, you'll be too far behind at other positions.

DebW

1:41

Hi Mike, I will be drafting from the 5th spot, PPR, which player would you pick, Henry or Cook?

Mike Tagliere

1:41

I'd lean Cook. Without injury to anyone on the team, Cook has a better shot at being THE RB1.

Nick

1:41

I have Alexander Mattison as a 14th rounder keeper. Would you recommend keeping him at that slot or leave it open for someone like Damien Harris? I'm in a 2 QB league with 8 bench spots so it's a 18 round draft.

Mike Tagliere

1:42

Why keep Mattison? There should be someone better you can keep, right?

Guest

1:42

While everyone knows you love AJ Green, what are your thought on AJ Brown? I have him in a keeper league and he will likely be slotted in as my WR3/Flex: Should I feel confident in him to deliver WR3/Flex value? Understanding that he naturally is alittle boom or bust.

Mike Tagliere

1:42

As a WR3, absolutely. Even as a WR2, he's fine, as long as you get some stable consistent options in your lineup surrounding him. He'll be a bit more boom/bust than most, but his upside is tremendous.

Derick

1:43

Keeper league, Dalvin Cook or Calvin Ridley? I'm leaning Ridley, but obviously, RBs are the scarcer commodity

Mike Tagliere

1:43

Nah, it's Cook, and that's even though I love Ridley.

Zach

1:43

Looking for upside WRs, sleepers near or outside the top 30 (0.5 ppr, keeper league). Love the pod man, keep it up.

Mike Tagliere

1:44

Some of my favorite sleepers are Jalen Reagor, Henry Ruggs, Anthony Miller, Mecole Hardman, Parris Campbell.

Andy

1:44

Keep 3 in 12 team 1/2 pt PPR keeper league: Aaron Jones, Gurley, Fournette, Godwin, Juju.

Mike Tagliere

1:44

Chris Godwin, Aaron Jones, and JuJu for me.

Zach

1:45

I traded pick 2.12 and 3.1 for 2.3 and 3.10, turned it into Joe Mixon and Calvin Ridley. Is that good value compared to what I would have gotten at the 2/3 turn?

Mike Tagliere

1:45

That's fantastic value. You paired Mixon with CMC?

Francis

1:45

For months now Dan Arnold in AZ is rumored to be a big(ger) part of the offense this year, well over Maxx Williams, especially after he came on strong at the end of the season. Thoughts on him?

Mike Tagliere

1:46

Wait, we add DeAndre Hopkins, get Hakeem Butler back, and keep Kenyan Drake, yet we're giving Arnold more targets? Nahhhhhh

Guest

1:46

Herndon top 5 tight end in fantasy this year?

Mike Tagliere

1:46

Haha, no. He is, however, a solid late-round TE.

Brandon

1:46

Thanks for doing this. standard dynasty, would you trade Marvin Jones to get Corey Davis? I have Jones and Golladay on my team. Thanks again