David Montgomery, Chi (RB19) -- Triplett Cowboys D/ST, Dal (D/ST8) -- Fulghum, 151. TE1 Dawson Knox, Buf (Pick: 12.7 | Bye: 7) But I came to my senses, realizing there were tons of just-outside-the-top-10 quarterbacks I'd be able to get for a buck late in the going. Sims-Walker was heaven sent. Here's the lineup for Day 1: Half the fun of draft season is projecting all the different scenarios up top, and our draft experts will have you covered with first-round forecasts (and more) all offseason. TE1 Dalton Schultz, Dal (Pick: 8.2 | Bye: 9) He could be a tremendous flex for me, but I think I'd have been smarter waiting and spending a bit more on a No. Matt Prater, Ari (K9) -- Clay As much as I love Arian Foster this year, Gary Kubiak is crazy. Copyright 2022 Fantasy Football Calculator | Image Source: Icon Sportswire. Josh Allen, Buf (QB1) -- Clay QB4 Matthew Stafford, LAR (Pick: 14.1 | Bye: 8) RB1 Javonte Williams, Den (Pick: 2.7 | Bye: 9) A frontline quarterback -- one of the top seven on our rankings -- is a must, and if an elite running back proves too costly, two second-tier types will suffice. Trying to beat the deadline for Best Ball Mania III entry? Average auction values aren't a guideline to what you should spend on each player in your auction draft. Just don't rely on him too heavily later in the season when defenses figure out Kliff Kingsbury's offense again. JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC (WR35) -- Dopp, 81. Hopefully Derek Carr does his part. Below, you will find round-by-round picks. As wary as I am about this selection, Ekeler and Barkley is a potential league-winning combo if they stay healthy. Elijah Mitchell, RB, 49ers-- Jasie 1, 52. D/ST1 Packers D/ST, GB (Pick: 15.3 | Bye: 14), QB1 Kirk Cousins, Min (Pick: 15.4 | Bye: 7) 26. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC (RB30) -- Walder Adam's analysis:Allen has five straight seasons with 100-plus catches, and no top running backs left at the end of the third round made taking another solid receiver the smartest play. I also feel, especially in a 10-team league, that there becomes a sameness after a while in terms of value, so get as many studs as possible and then fill out the rest with a similar level of players. Saquon Barkley, NYG (RB15) -- Moody I had plenty of money when he went, needed a wide receiver and he would still have been a bargain at $15. Someone like Logan Gilbert is exactly why I wanted to wait on starting pitching. Here's the latest top 20: 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. George Pickens, Pit (WR48) -- Walder For those who don't feel like spending an hour in a fantasy mock draft room, our staff at NBC Sports Boston teamed up to hold a 10-team mock draftwith half-point PPR scoring and a standard roster (one QB, two RBs, two WRs, one TE, one RB/WR/TE, one K, one DEF, six bench spots). But at the NFL Spring League Meeting in May, the owners voted to keep the combine in Indianapolis for at least 2023 and 2024. Team Weyrich11. DeVonta Smith, Phi (WR33) -- Clay I still think a $34 Charles is a potential steal, but I was happy with my top two backs in the end. Although in the long run, I don't feel too bad about my No. At the time I figured Rivers might be even cheaper than Romo, because more teams had already filled their quarterback spots, and I had to keep bidding to stick to my strategy. "I like Best a good deal so getting him at $20 was a coup. RB6 Tyler Allgeier, Atl (Pick: 13.5 | Bye: 14) This list is updated every thirty minutes and does not include drafts currently in progress. One specific thing I often do is wait to bid on a player until later into the clock and the bidding, almost an eBay-like approach in that I want the price to rise from outside demand and not my interest. 60. 89. 2023 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: Salary cap (auction) results for Head-to-Head (H2H) points league. 92. RB5 Kareem Hunt, Cle (Pick: 8.5 | Bye: 9) Rhamondre Stevenson, NE (RB26) -- Moody It isnt as sexy of a pick as previously-selected wideouts like Stefon Diggs or JaMarr Chase, but it could wind up being just as lucrative. WebToday we have our first 2021 Auction Fantasy Football Mock Draft. and use the trade analyzer to evaluate potential trades. Tom Brady, TB (QB10) -- Fulghum Derek Carr, LV (QB14) -- Kaiser 27. Khalil Herbert, RB, Bears -- Hartwell 2, 119. Nico Collins, Hou (WR50) -- Loza Tyler Lockett, Sea (WR42) -- Loza Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers -- Leger 2. Nick Folk, NE (K8) -- Karabell ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. released his second mock draft of 2023, and he has the Chicago Bears trading down twice and still landing Georgia defensive tackle 138. Dawson Knox, Buf (TE11) -- Karabell Don't wait too long to get in on the festivities, since you get no prize for having money left at the end. Team Cadeaux4. D/ST1 Ravens D/ST, Bal (Pick: 14.7 | Bye: 10), QB1 Lamar Jackson, Bal (Pick: 7.5 | Bye: 10) Matt Bowen offers names to consider if you need an injury fill-in or if you're streaming at a position. 70. Get all the tools needed for your draft in one place. Ravens running back JK Dobbins also saw a fast rise after coming off the PUP list. Miles Sanders, RB, Eagles -- Madden 2, 78. Fantasy football draft strategy 2023: What changes should you consider? Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, Chiefs -- Jasie 2, 77. Joshua Palmer, LAC (WR52) -- Dopp Fantasy basketball rankings, including current season rankings, and projected rest of season rankings for 2022-23. RB3 AJ Dillon, GB (Pick: 6.3 | Bye: 14) Darnell Mooney, Chi (WR26) -- Walder 88. WR4 Chris Godwin, TB (Pick: 6.7 | Bye: 11) 106. For in-season advice, use our rankings to find out Who should I start? Team Skloff10. Even if Jamaal Williams cuts into Swift's workload, I'm very happy about having him and McCaffrey as my 1-2 RB punch. I may have some reservations about Jackson and Fitzgerald because of their situations, but I'm still high on them enough that I don't feel like I got "stuck" with anyone. No, not really. Javonte Williams jumped seven spots this time around while Cam Akers climbed eight spots himself. Kenneth Walker III, RB, Seahawks -- Hartwell 1, 103. Team Bijan5. WR2 Terry McLaurin, Wsh (Pick: 4.8 | Bye: 14) Web2022 Fantasy Football Auction Values. Pick I regret: Likely Marques Colston, which seems strange, but with the wideout values I saw later on and the money I stupidly had left over I could have upgraded Colston to a more elite commodity, like a stud second tailback. RB1 D'Andre Swift, Det (Pick: 2.5 | Bye: 6) 38. Analysis: Here we take notice of Cordarrelle Patterson's steep fall down the draft. WR8 Jahan Dotson, Wsh (Pick: 14.8 | Bye: 14) WR1 CeeDee Lamb, Dal (Pick: 2.10 | Bye: 9) Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets -- Madden 2, 125. I basically decided I had to get Williams. Adam analysis: Kelce had a disappointing year in 2021 and at 33, his best years might be behind him, but the Chiefs' offense still should be elite in 2022, and with Tyreek Hill gone, Mahomes will look to Kelce as his primary binkie. RB5 Khalil Herbert, Chi (Pick: 12.9 | Bye: 14) RB5 Raheem Mostert, Mia (Pick: 10.7 | Bye: 11) ISL 2022-23 playoffs: What are each team's chances of reaching the final? NFL training camp is in full swing and preseason games are about to start, which means fantasy football drafts are right around the corner. Javonte Williams, RB, Broncos -- Madden 2. The one that got away: Steve Smith of the New York Giants. Fantasy football draft kit 2022: Position rankings, cheat sheets and more. Fantasy basketball rankings, including current season rankings, and projected rest of season rankings for 2022-23. AJ Dillon, GB (RB23) -- Bowen TE1 Darren Waller, LV (Pick: 6.8 | Bye: 7) RB4 Alexander Mattison, Min (Pick: 12.4 | Bye: 7) WR5 Marvin Jones Jr., Jax (Pick: 14.5 | Bye: 11) I landed arguably the best running back in the NFL in Johnson and got my top-5 wide receiver in Wayne. James Cook, Buf (RB42) -- Clay 83. Kyle Pitts, Atl (TE3) -- Walder D.K. The Playbook: Week 18 "I know there's a ton of competition for touches in New England, but Maroney will prevail as the Pats' No. I'll be able to get an extra stud with the money I save by not going after No. "I really like Bowe this year and breathed a huge sigh of relief when I got him for that, as I felt he was the last legit No. Look to land a top-four running back and put up whatever auction dollars it takes to land one, then concentrate on a top-five wide receiver. Did your strategy work? Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, Chiefs --Madden 1, 112. 57. 108. Command your entire draft with a dynamic tool synced to your league. Michael Thomas, NO (WR29) -- Triplett That said, he's not one I regret, if only because at the time, only him, Anquan Boldin and Wes Welker fit my goal in a No. RB5 Nyheim Hines, Ind (Pick: 12.10 | Bye: 14) K1 Brandon McManus, Den (Pick: 16.4 | Bye: 9) 96. There isn't a clear-cut No. Click here to learn more! 1 nomination in the auction, and I put up Nate Kaeding. Damien Harris, NE (RB35) -- Clay I'm a little nervous about that position.". Email marketing by StrikeStack. RB1 Christian McCaffrey, Car (Pick: 1.3 | Bye: 14) Web10 teams, $200 budget, Standard Scoring*. Chase Claypool, WR, Steelers -- Goss 1, 114. I want to start over. 68. Justin's analysis:I debated taking JaMarr Chase here, but Dalvin Cook is a steal at No. Tee Higgins, Cin (WR12) -- Kaiser Keenan Allen, LAC (WR14) -- Kaiser 1. We feature a starting lineup of QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, TE and FLEX (RB/WR/TE) with six reserves for a 13-round draft. WR4 DeAndre Hopkins, Ari (Pick: 10.5 | Bye: 13) 142. 77. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Cardinals -- Leger 1, 115. Fourteen dollars for a running back with Foster's potential? RB5 Miles Sanders, Phi (Pick: 8.1 | Bye: 7) Peter's analysis:The Dolphins paid dearly to get him so Id imagine hes going to touch the ball plenty each week. WR4 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Det (Pick: 6.2 | Bye: 6) Stefon Diggs, Buf (WR5) -- Walder Colts D/ST, Ind (D/ST9) -- Moody Can Barca overcome on-field fatigue, off-field chaos to beat Real Madrid in Copa del Rey? Chase Claypool, Pit (WR49) -- Kaiser 35 QBs x $11 = $385 61 RBs x $11 = $671 90 WRs x $11 = $990 30 TEs x $11 = $330 Russell Gage, TB (WR53) -- Clay 2 running back, especially since if I'd done a snake draft and ended up with decent deals in Jackson/Fitzgerald/Marshall/Smith, I'd still be scratching and clawing with the marginal backs with some upside anyway.". Tyler Boyd, Cin (WR55) -- Loza Click here to learn more! Christian McCaffrey seems to be the consensus No. You can e-mail him here, or follow him on Twitter @SultanofStat. Leonard Fournette, RB, Buccaneers -- Jasie 2. 2 wide receiver," said Mass. Chris Godwin, WR, Buccaneers --Goss 2, 67. Dotson and Moore could prove to be steals later this season if they can develop chemistry with their respective quarterbacks. In the end, it looked like my team resembled a standard draft, just replacing the dollar values with draft position. Guide will include: -Top 150 Overall Player Rankings (Standard \u0026 PPR)-Individual Player Positional Breakdowns (Standard \u0026 PPR)-Breakouts \u0026 Busts-ADP's Fantasy Football Advice For the Season-And Much More!-Join the free newsletter, get exclusive content and Fantasy Advice! Teamed with Chase, it should lead to elite point scoring at the position. Elijah Moore, NYJ (WR34) -- Triplett Is tomorrow good? Analysis: Round 10 proved to be the round of the rookie receiver. Travis Etienne Jr., Jax (RB17) -- Bowen 59. CeeDee Lamb, Dal (WR7) -- Dopp, 21. Rookie Breece Hall's presence in the Jets' backfield will certainly limit Carter's fantasy ceiling this year. Melvin Gordon III, Den (RB36) -- Loza WR1 Tee Higgins, Cin (Pick: 3.9 | Bye: 10) 24. Justin's analysis:Conner was a touchdown machine last year and while well likely see some regression in that department this time around, hes going to be used a ton. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins -- Goss 2, 37. RB3 Ezekiel Elliott, Dal (Pick: 5.6 | Bye: 9) Tom Brady loves him too, so he should get plenty of love this year. 72. K1 Matt Prater, Ari (Pick: 16.8 | Bye: 13) 159. Check out our team and player analysis as we put together our squad! Auction strategy: Bid heavily on the third stud running backs and quarterbacks off the board, hoping to get both at a slightly lower price than their counterparts, then draw out as much cash as possible from other owners by nominating tight end after tight end. You can find a free mock draft starting now for any NFL fantasy football league format. WR4 DeVonta Smith, Phi (Pick: 8.8 | Bye: 7) Mathews was a bargain at $30, McCoy a nice deal at $27 and I figured given my team I could take a $3 flier on Hardesty since I already had Barber and Bradshaw on my bench.". 76. Justin's analysis: OK, I realize Im contradicting my McCaffrey take by picking Barkley here, but Darren forced my hand by taking DAndre Swift one pick before this. 1. I'll probably take more chances at wide receiver, getting depth and hoping someone steps up. Treylon Burks, WR, Titans -- Leger 2, 120. WR1 Cooper Kupp, LAR (Pick: 1.4 | Bye: 8) David Montgomery, RB, Bears --Jasie 2, 47. And my No. 4. Cooper Kupp, LAR (WR1) -- Karabell DK Metcalf, Sea (WR23) -- Bowen For $4, I was very happy with that buy. Pick I regret: I don't really regret any of my buys, at least not at the prices I got them. 144. Analysis: Running backs continue to fly off the board in this draft, as Miles Sanders (34) and Elijah Mitchell (17) were picked well before they were in the first mock draft. If McCaffrey can stay healthy, he could easily be RB1 in fantasy. 2. RB2 Cam Akers, LAR (Pick: 3.5 | Bye: 8) Well, the 2023 offseason will kick into high gear. A.J. Nick's analysis:A lot of people are down on Zeke after last season, but now that Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is back from injury, Dallas' offense should be a top 10 unit in 2022. WR1 Ja'Marr Chase, Cin (Pick: 1.8 | Bye: 10) Instead, I went with another dual-threat RB who should once again be a beast in PPR formats. Three of the four analysts have different picks for the No. "Called Out": Harris came out firing early, more so than any other team, buying three players nominated in the first round and spending more than half his budget on the first seven players put up for bid. WR4 Tyler Lockett, Sea (Pick: 10.6 | Bye: 9) Breece Hall, NYJ (RB18) -- Karabell This particular set doesn't actually represent that. Auction strategy: Go total stars and scrubs. 29. MORE INFORMATION, Fantasy Basketball Points League Rankings, Unlock our premium Yahoo, ESPN & Fantrax league tools with an active Patreon subscription for $2/mo. With Cook and Kamara as my RB1 and RB2, I feel great about my RB situation heading into the (fake) season. 10. This is what makes an auction draft so much fun. WR5 Garrett Wilson, NYJ (Pick: 9.8 | Bye: 10) Fantasy football mock drafts are critically important for understanding player value. Where a player is being drafted in these free NFL fantasy mocks will help you know where to pick them in your real draft on draft day. This list is updated every thirty minutes and does not include drafts currently in progress. 48. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots -- Madden 1, 56. Christian Watson, GB (WR58) -- Bowen 2 wide receiver, and to a lesser degree flex, could be a concern for Mass, being that he's going to need someone to step up from a five-man group that cost a combined $20. WR5 Kadarius Toney, NYG (Pick: 10.8 | Bye: 9) At that point, it became clear I'd take the best quarterbacks available at the end and get them for a dollar. WR2 Keenan Allen, LAC (Pick: 4.2 | Bye: 6) Get it? WR5 Chase Claypool, Pit (Pick: 12.2 | Bye: 9) RB4 Michael Carter, NYJ (Pick: 12.3 | Bye: 10) Aaron Rodgers leads list of players on the fantasy football hot seat for 2023, Fantasy football season recap, key stats and look ahead to 2023, Fantasy football 2023 offensive depth charts, Fantasy football 2023 defensive depth charts. He's not a bona fide WR1, but I like the strategy of taking two top running backs (McCaffrey and Swift) early. 136. 75. 82. Here are some early draft tips and player values on the earliest sites to roll out their contests. Michael Pittman Jr., Ind (WR15) -- Moody 150. Davante Adams, LV (WR6) -- Loza Evan McPherson, Cin (K3) -- Moody Jaylen Waddle, Mia (WR22) -- Walder In most auctions, there's a lull when people start worrying about keeping enough money to fill their remaining slots, and that is when to pounce. 25. WR7 Russell Gage, TB (Pick: 13.3 | Bye: 11) TE1 T.J. Hockenson, Det (Pick: 8.6 | Bye: 6) 86. K1 Wil Lutz, NO (Pick: 16.9 | Bye: 14) Stroud 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Jalen Carter 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Bryce Young 2023 NFL Draft profile, scouting report, Will Anderson Jr. NFL Draft profile, scouting report, NFL combine 2023: Dates, times, how to watch, prospects, Durant Era in Phoenix has the air of inevitability, Morant accused of punching teen, threatening security, Iowa St. dismisses Grill, adding to late-season woes, NFLPA team report cards: Commanders fail; Vikes No. Harrison Butker, KC (K4) -- Fulghum I usually budget 55-60 percent of my dollars to running back, about 30 percent to wide receiver, then fill in with the rest. Dalton Schultz, Dal (TE6) -- Kaiser That's right around where I have him valued, so it's not the price. I was shut out of a lot of good buys after I nabbed Stewart. 110. 122. For the first time ever, the combine was put out for bid, similar to the process of other league events like the NFL Draft and the Super Bowl. That's a lot of risks on untested options. Team Mike. 2 backs behind Turner for me.". Spend no more than $2 on a defense (preferably $1) Here's a list of numbers you need to use the right way. and Fantasy Pros. 10. I considered keeping going, as I think the average auction price on him is far too low, but there comes a point in the bidding where you feel like you're simply being price enforced rather than properly investing in the player, and have to let him go. WR3 Drake London, Atl (Pick: 9.6 | Bye: 14) Updated daily. WR1 Deebo Samuel, SF (Pick: 2.1 | Bye: 11) Based on our award-winning projections, an axis of data points give insights far deeper than a ranking, Round-by-Round Draft Strategy Guides, Sleepers, Undervalued Players, Busts and Handcuffs. WebMock Drafts Draft Kit Cheat Sheets Draft Analysis Mock Draft Report Card Quick Match Play a Quick Match Meet Your Match Join a fairly and automatically matched Head-to Marvin Jones Jr., Jax (WR54) -- Moody 69. I didn't expect to wind up with the No. / ASSOCIATED PRESS Fantasy football auction drafts can be intimidating, but they can also be the most fun way to select your roster if you're well prepared. Instead of having to cross your fingers and hope you don't get unlucky with leaguemates sniping your picks, you're in full control of whether you land your favorite players. The more touches he gets, the more TDs hell score. Drake London, Atl (WR37) -- Moody RB2 Elijah Mitchell, SF (Pick: 6.10 | Bye: 11) Chris Towers, Senior Editor, Fantasy 5. I will want not the best quarterback, but certainly a top-six/seven option, and a pair of top-10 running backs. "Called Out": No. 50. DeAndre Hopkins, Ari (WR41) -- Moody A staff of NBC Sports Washington writers and video editors/producers got together for a 12-teamfantasy football mock draft to give you an idea of how a given draft could shake out. 49ers D/ST, SF (D/ST4) -- Triplett Team DePrisco3. Here's everything you need to know: The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6. Analysis: After eight running backs came off the board in Round 1, six more went in Round 2. Even in a "down" year, Elliott ran for 1,002 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2021. Peter's analysis:Not a ton of elite tight end options and while the Falcons likely wont be very good, his talent is too good to pass up in the third round. 2. Note: Our mock auction was conducted Monday, before the news broke that Sidney Rice would miss at least half the season following hip surgery. You'll find the dollar amounts each site recommends for each player Absolutely, so much so that I almost don't call it a "strategy" anymore. If you want accurate rankings, you've come to the right place. Pick I regret: On Monday, I actually believed Rice would overcome his hip problem and be a steal at $18. Pick I regret: Rivers, because he cost $3 more than Tony Romo, who was sold a round sooner. Chat with Experts and FantasyPros Subscribers. So I compiled auction values for 12-team PPR drafting from ESPN, Yahoo! And that the. Analysis: And we have our first kicker drafted with Team Cory selecting Giants kicker Graham Gano in the 13th round. Russell Wilson, QB, Broncos --Jasie 2, 107. Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers -- Jasie 1. Khalil Herbert, Chi (RB47) -- Triplett Marquez Valdes-Scantling, KC (WR51) -- Clay Damien Harris, RB, Patriots -- Madden 1, 33. Rachaad White, RB, Buccaneers -- Hartwell 2, 145. 58. Ja'Marr Chase, Cin (WR3) -- Bowen Darren's analysis:I'm more than happy to pull the trigger on McCaffrey, who averaged more than 20 fantasy points over the five games he played in last season. Kyler Murray, QB, Cardinals -- Hartwell 1, 62. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Chiefs -- Leger 1, 75. Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings -- Jasie 2.