| | | | Friday, June 14, 2024 | | As promised, we'll be jumping right back into player outlooks for Rounds 7-12 in today's newsletter. Each round is a separate article that provides a breakdown of each selection by our FFT team. Remember, it's usually the quality of depth that wins Fantasy managers in their respective leagues, so you definitely won't want to miss out on this next set of player outlooks. | | Round 7 | Round 8 | Round 9 | Round 10 | Round 11 | Round 12 | | In addition to player outlooks, Dan Schneier gave his thoughts on running backs Fantasy managers should target and avoid in Rounds 2-3. In this write-up, Dan issues a warning to all managers about a third-year running back who could struggle to reach numbers from last year's breakout season. | | | | Round 7-12 player outlooks | | Round 7 | | | | If you prefer waiting to draft a quarterback, Anthony Richardson is one of the top targets in Round 7. Richardson is a consensus Round 7 selection, and Dan Schneier believes he could become an immediate fantasy superstar. In his abbreviated rookie season, he averaged 25.9 points per game in his two full starts. This level of production would make him a potential QB1 overall if he could maintain those numbers throughout a full season. While injuries remain a concern, the return of running back Jonathan Taylor should help him stave off injury, as Taylor's presence will draw attention away from Richardson in the run game. | | Round 8 | | Now that Kyler Murray is two years removed from a torn ACL, he could be an absolute steal in Round 8. According to Dave Richard, targeting Murray as at least the eighth quarterback in fantasy drafts makes a lot of sense, and taking him in Round 7 in one-QB leagues isn't much of a stretch either. Because of his ability to extend plays and make plays with his legs, he's another quarterback I'd target if I miss out on players like Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, or Lamar Jackson in earlier rounds. In eight starts last season, Murray averaged 20.8 fantasy points per game and posted at least 22 in four of them. If he can maintain similar numbers over a full season, he'll finish as a top-12 quarterback. | | | | Round 9 | | Given the number of targets the Buffalo Bills will need to replace with the departure of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, Keon Coleman is a player I would target in Round 9. While he'll be battling Dalton Kincaid, Khalil Shakir, and Curtis Samuel for targets, his six-foot-4 frame makes him a great target for Bills quarterback Josh Allen. He'll likely be a primary target in the red zone which means there will be plenty of opportunities for him to score touchdowns week in and week out. He'll see plenty of snaps this season and if he remains available in Round 9, snatch him up ASAP, because I like his chances of outperforming his ADP. | | Round 10 | | | | Jameson Williams is a breakout candidate and a player I'll be sure to target in this range. We've yet to see what he can do in a full NFL season. His rookie year was cut short due to recovery from a torn ACL, and he missed additional games last season due to a suspension for gambling. He'll primarily be used to stretch the field vertically and will likely be targeted a great deal on play-action calls. Jamey Eisenberg writes that Williams could emerge as a top-30 Fantasy receiver this year thanks to the 64 targets left behind by Josh Reynolds, who signed with the Denver Broncos this offseason. Williams has long speed that will make teams very hesitant to man him up, but the run game could force defenders in the secondary to step down into the box with greater regularity. If the rushing attack causes more single-high coverage, Williams could be the greatest beneficiary, despite sharing targets with Amon-Ra St. Brown. |
| | Round 11 | | Fantasy managers should exercise patience with Mike Williams, who is still recovering from a torn ACL. However, snagging him in Round 11 could prove to be a steal. While he won't be the Jets WR1 (that role belongs to Garrett Wilson), Williams could capitalize on favorable one-on-one matchups opposite Wilson. He'll also compete for targets with Breece Hall and Malachi Corley . If Williams can regain his form by mid-season, he offers potential as a late-round lottery ticket that could elevate your team's fortunes. With his ability to excel in short, intermediate, and deep routes, coupled with his 6-foot-4 frame and long arms, Williams provides a unique target for Aaron Rodgers. His role in the Jets offense could grow significantly as the season progresses, making him a player to watch closely. | | | | Round 12 | | I've been a fan of Curtis Samuel since his time at Ohio State due in large part to his versatility. He doubled as a running back and a wide receiver as a collegiate and had moonlighted as a running back at times in the NFL. I don't believe NFL offensive coordinators have gotten the most out of his skill set. When Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady called plays for the Carolina Panthers in 2020 he made certain to utilize Samuel's skill as a runner. In addition to his 77 receptions for 851 yards and three touchdowns in 2020 under Brady, he also added 41 carries for 200 yards and two touchdowns. Look for him to spell James Cook in the backfield and maybe even line up in the backfield with him on occasion. If he can stay healthy, Samuel could be in for a banner year in Buffalo. |
| | Round 2-3 running backs to target or avoid | | | | Rachaad White demonstrated his prowess as a receiver last season, but he faces the prospect of negative regression in 2024. According to Dan Schneier, White's rushing efficiency was notably low, averaging just 3.6 yards per carry, which ranks poorly among rushing metrics. His contribution of 64 receptions for 549 yards and three touchdowns as a receiver compensated for his struggles on the ground. However, replicating those receiving numbers may prove challenging if he loses playing time to the Buccaneers' fourth-round draft pick, Bucky Irving. Additionally, second-year running back Sean Tucker could also carve out a role in Tampa Bay's backfield rotation. While White might retain a similar workload from last season, there's a risk involved that Fantasy managers should carefully consider. | | | | | | | | WNBA | | LPGA | All eyes will be on a star-studded battle between rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese this weekend. The Chicago Sky take on the Indiana Fever this Sunday at 12 PM ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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