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I get performance from my team and run right into Mostert having a monster game .... sigh

Yeah yahoo with a D- is a joke. Pretty sure yahoo pays no attention to your league settings.

Brujah :


your grade:

A

"relying on the pass catching big guys"
You've put together a very interesting team here. Our numbers show it as being below average at all three core positions (QB, RB, and WR). And yet, somehow, we don't hate it. With proper care and feeding throughout the season, this team should be above average.

But your margin for error is probably slimmer than that of your fellow contenders. You're going to have to be diligent in your search for help through trades and the waiver wire.

Players we particularly like on this team (and there's a lot to like here) include Kirk Cousins, Derrick Henry, George Kittle, and Justin Tucker. We have all these guys ranked ahead of where they're typically being drafted.

With great inseason management, we think you have about a 99 percent chance of making the playoffs. Our Matchup and Waiver Wire tools at Footballguys.com would be a great place to start!

With good inseason management, we think you have about a 99 percent chance of making the playoffs.

With average inseason management, we think you have a 91 percent chance of making the playoffs.

Quarterbacks
Kirk Cousins
Kirk
Cousins
MIN
Deshaun Watson
Deshaun
Watson
CLE
In a start-two league, it's comforting to have at least one every-week guy, and Kirk Cousins is just that. He's our 10th ranked quarterback and our projections say he's about -3.5 points per game better than an average QB1 in this league.

We're not crazy about Deshaun Watson as a second quarterback. Adding some depth here is crucial.

Note that the above "thoughts" were generated by our consensus projections. Others have different takes:

Some members of our staff have Kirk Cousins ranked as high as 8th, which would make him a fine 1st Quarterback. Andy Hicks defends his high ranking as follows: "

Cousins gets an upgrade with the addition of Jordan Addison, but the loss of Dalvin Cook may be a net negative for the offense. The kind of fantasy quarterback you settle on, rather than desire

"
Running Backs
Christian McCaffrey
Christian
McCaffrey
SF
Derrick Henry
Derrick
Henry
TEN
Javonte Williams
Javonte
Williams
DEN
Rachaad White
Rachaad
White
TB
Your starting Running Back group is a strength, particularly Christian McCaffrey as a 1st Running Back. We figure them at a combined 3.7 points per game better than an average opponent in this league. Our projections have McCaffrey ranked 1st and Derrick Henry ranked 5th.

Javonte Williams is a little below average as a 3rd Running Back; he's a likely flex starter. But Rachaad White should be a fairly good RB4.

Note that the above "thoughts" were generated by our consensus projections. Others have different takes:

Some of our staffers have Javonte Williams as high as #16, which would make him a great 3rd Running Back and even a legitimate RB2. Jason Wood's take: "Williams is making excellent progress from his ACL and looks ready for Week 1."

Wide Receivers
Tyreek Hill
Tyreek
Hill
MIA
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Amon-Ra
St. Brown
DET
Tee Higgins
Tee
Higgins
CIN
Chris Godwin
Chris
Godwin
TB
Brandin Cooks
Brandin
Cooks
DAL
Courtland Sutton
Courtland
Sutton
DEN
Your starting Wide Receiver group is a strength, particularly Tyreek Hill as a 1st Wide Receiver. We figure them at a combined 2.44 points per game better than an average opponent in this league. Hill is our #3 ranked Wide Receiver, Amon-Ra St. Brown is #10, Tee Higgins is #13, and we have Chris Godwin 28th.

Brandin Cooks should serve as a very solid 5th Wide Receiver. Courtland Sutton is also a very nice WR6.

Tight Ends
George Kittle
George
Kittle
SF
David Njoku
David
Njoku
CLE
George Kittle should be above average as a starting tight end. We have him ranked 3rd overall at the position. David Njoku is a nice backup.

Kickers
Justin Tucker
Justin
Tucker
BAL
At about 0.83 points per game above average, Justin Tucker is our 1st ranked kicker, so you're set here.

Team DEF/STs
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo
Bills
BUF
The Buffalo Bills are probably not a difference-maker at defense, but they should be OK.

Tatts :


your grade:

B-


"primed for the playoffs"
Let's start by remarking that we appreciate your old-school leanings: you have a team marked by strength at the running back position. But with the quarterback and wide receiver both being less strong, you may need to do something to change the outlook of this team. Your deficiencies are likely to show themselves through the bye weeks, so try to manuever early in improving the quarterback and/or receiver positions before week four.

Keep an eye out for quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson from last season, Ben Roethlisberger from 2014, and Russell Wilson from 2012. All were available cheap in August, and all contributed to fantasy championship teams. Similarly, wide receivers like A.J. Brown were available after a lot of the drafts last season. Landing some of this year's top waiver players would be a huge help, so pay close attention to increased workloads, targets, injuries, etc.

Players we particularly like on this team include Nick Chubb, Garrett Wilson, Tyler Lockett, Brandon Aiyuk, and Younghoe Koo. We have all these guys ranked ahead of where they're typically being drafted.

With great inseason management, we think you have about a 80 percent chance of making the playoffs. Our Matchup and Waiver Wire tools at Footballguys.com would be a great place to start!

With good inseason management, we think you have about a 70 percent chance of making the playoffs.

With average inseason management, we think you have a 55 percent chance of making the playoffs.

Quarterbacks
Tua Tagovailoa
Tua
Tagovailoa
MIA
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron
Rodgers
NYJ
Tua Tagovailoa is our # quarterback and our projections say he's about -3.87 points per game better than an average QB1 in this league, so he's a good start to a QB corps.

We're not crazy about Aaron Rodgers as a second quarterback. Adding some depth here is crucial.

A quick note about the Rodgers/Garrett Wilson hookup you've got here: while we think the effect of the quarterback/receiver hookup has largely been exaggerated in fantasy football circles, it does have a tendency to make your team somewhat more inconsistent than comparable scoring duos from different NFL teams. But if you like the players at both ends of the connection, we do not see any need to make a change because of it.

Note that the above "thoughts" were generated by our consensus projections. Others have different takes:

Some of our staffers have Aaron Rodgers as high as #15, which would make him a fine 2nd Quarterback. Andy Hicks's take: "

Landing with the Jets Rodgers gets some of his friends in Allen Lazard and Randall Conb to help. When he totally locks in on his best receiver, Garrett Wilson will determine whether Rodgers can be a fantasy starter or not. Still has an aura, but for how long?

"
Running Backs
Nick Chubb
Nick
Chubb
CLE
Austin Ekeler
Austin
Ekeler
LAC
Jonathan Taylor
Jonathan
Taylor
IND
Isiah Pacheco
Isiah
Pacheco
KC
Khalil Herbert
Khalil
Herbert
CHI
Nice work here. We like both your starting Running Backs, as our projections indicate that they give you a combined 3.83 point-per-game advantage over an average opponent in this league. Our projections have Nick Chubb ranked 2nd and Austin Ekeler ranked 3rd.

Your bench doesn't look quite as strong. Jonathan Taylor should be a good 3rd Running Back; he's a likely flex starter. Isiah Pacheco should also be solidly above average at RB4.

Khalil Herbert is a solid depth pick.

Wide Receivers
Garrett Wilson
Garrett
Wilson
NYJ
Tyler Lockett
Tyler
Lockett
SEA
Brandon Aiyuk
Brandon
Aiyuk
SF
Drake London
Drake
London
ATL
Diontae Johnson
Diontae
Johnson
PIT
Nico Collins
Nico
Collins
HOU
We like Garrett Wilson as a 1st WR, but we consider your starting Wide Receivers, as a group, to be a little below par. Wilson is our #9 ranked Wide Receiver, Tyler Lockett is #21, Brandon Aiyuk is #24, and we have Drake London 32nd.

Diontae Johnson should serve as a very solid 5th Wide Receiver. Nico Collins, on the other hand, is an average-at-best 6th WR.

Note that the above "thoughts" were generated by our consensus projections. Others have different takes:

Garrett Wilson is ranked #7 by some of our writers, which would make him a fine 1st Wide Receiver. Ben Cummins reasons, "

Garrett Wilson was an elite early declare prospect selected tenth overall by the Jets one year ago and now has a massive quarterback upgrade in Aaron Rodgers. He's the clear alpha receiver surrounded by a bunch of average talents in Allen Lazard, Corey Davis, Mecole Hardman, Randall Cobb, and Tyler Conklin. And there are no questions about Wilson's transition to the NFL after he caught 83 passes for 1,103 yards as a rookie playing with Zach Wilson, Mike White, and Joe Flacco.

"
Some of our staffers have Drake London as high as #13, which would make him a great 4th Wide Receiver and even a legitimate WR2. Andy Hicks's take: "

Drake London is built to be an elite fantasy receiver. On a Falcons unit struggling last year, there were times when he was lost. Not surprisingly though he finished the season well. At least eight targets and five receptions in each of his last five games, averaging six receptions and 88 yards over this period. His quarterback situation is being held against him this year. That is a mistake. He will push elite fantasy ranking by the season's end

"
Some of our staffers have Nico Collins as high as #48, which would make him a fine 6th Wide Receiver. Jason Wood's take: "Someone in Houston will emerge, and Nico is my choice given pedigree."

Tight Ends
Dallas Goedert
Dallas
Goedert
PHI
Dallas Goedert is our #7 TE, so he'll do, but this position may be a sore spot for you this season.

Kickers
Younghoe Koo
Younghoe
Koo
ATL
With Younghoe Koo, you should be above average at the position.

Team DEF/STs
New York Jets
New York
Jets
NYJ
When you don't have an elite defense, one option is a committee approach. That is, try to get two cheap defenses whose schedules fit well together.

Twelve :


your grade:

B+

"trusting NFL draft pedigree"
Quarterback and tight end are the strengths of this squad. Despite not being strong at running back and receiver, we think this team should be above average.

Nevertheless, we feel compelled to mention that the RB and WR positions make us a bit nervous and are likely to require some attention throughout the year. We'd feel much better if we knew you were committed to scooping up 2023's breakout players at RB and WR. Getting one or more of these would take this team to the next level.

Players we particularly like on this team include Mike Williams and Tyler Bass. We have both these guys ranked ahead of where they're typically being drafted.

With great inseason management, we think you have about a 90 percent chance of making the playoffs. Our Matchup and Waiver Wire tools at Footballguys.com would be a great place to start!

With good inseason management, we think you have about a 85 percent chance of making the playoffs.

With average inseason management, we think you have a 79 percent chance of making the playoffs.

Quarterbacks
Joe Burrow
Joe
Burrow
CIN
Dak Prescott
Dak
Prescott
DAL
Daniel Jones
Daniel
Jones
NYG
Joe Burrow is clearly a great anchor in a start-two-QB league. We have him ranked 4th among quarterbacks and estimate him at about 0.55 points per game better than an average QB1 in this league.

But we're not so high on Dak Prescott as a QB2. We have him ranked 11th.

Daniel Jones is good as a 3rd quarterback.

Running Backs
Bijan Robinson
Bijan
Robinson
ATL
Breece Hall
Breece
Hall
NYJ
J.K. Dobbins
J.K.
Dobbins
BAL
Brian Robinson
Brian
Robinson
WAS
Rashaad Penny
Rashaad
Penny
PHI
Your starting Running Backs should, as a unit, be adequate but not great. In particular we like Bijan Robinson as a 1st RB. Our projections have Robinson ranked at #4 and Breece Hall ranked at #18.

J.K. Dobbins should serve as a very solid 3rd Running Back; he's a likely flex starter. We also see Brian Robinson as an above average RB4.

Because you're not particularly strong overall at the position, adding some depth here was a good idea. But we're not convinced Rashaad Penny is the right player for the job. Check the end of the report for some alternative suggestions.

Note that the above "thoughts" were generated by our consensus projections. Others have different takes:

Some members of our staff have Breece Hall ranked as high as 10th, which would make him an above average 2nd Running Back. Ben Cummins defends his high ranking as follows: "

The signing of Dalvin Cook certainly hurts Breece Hall, but I can't rank him any lower than my RB9. He's simply too talented as a dual-threat RB. Hall was the RB8 in half-point PPR fantasy points per game (15.1) in the seven games he played before injury as a rookie. He was fantastic, excelling in various ProFootballFocus metrics in 2022, ranking first in elusive rating, first in yards after contact per attempt (4.13), third in explosive run rate (19%), and second in yards per route run (2.00) among eligible running backs. What do those statistics mean? Hall was one of the best running backs in the league in shedding tackles, breaking tackles and gaining additional yardage, ripping off big play runs, and being an efficient route runner and pass catcher immediately upon entering the NFL.

"
Some members of our staff have Rashaad Penny ranked as high as 35th, which would make him an above average 5th Running Back. Ben Cummins defends his high ranking as follows: "

Rashaad Penny is a talented rusher joining one of the best offenses and offensive lines in the NFL. His range of outcomes is extremely wide but that variance is built in to his ADP. He's a "better in best ball" player since we don't have to predict when his big games will occur while sharing a backfield with DAndre Swift, Kenneth Gainwell, and Boston Scott.

"
Wide Receivers
Jaylen Waddle
Jaylen
Waddle
MIA
Amari Cooper
Amari
Cooper
CLE
Mike Williams
Mike
Williams
LAC
DJ Moore
DJ
Moore
CHI
Gabe Davis
Gabe
Davis
BUF
We like Jaylen Waddle as a 1st WR, but we consider your starting Wide Receivers, as a group, to be a little below par. Waddle is our #11 ranked Wide Receiver, Amari Cooper is #18, Mike Williams is #22, and we have DJ Moore 25th.

Gabe Davis should serve as a very solid 5th Wide Receiver.

Note that the above "thoughts" were generated by our consensus projections. Others have different takes:

Some members of our staff have Amari Cooper ranked as high as 10th, which would make him an above average 2nd Wide Receiver. Matt Waldman defends his high ranking as follows: "

Cooper has always been a strong route runner. His approach has matured into that of a great professional on a team with weapons that should help him sustain WR1 value.

"
Tight Ends
Travis Kelce
Travis
Kelce
KC
As you are well aware, Travis Kelce is an elite tight end. We have him ranked 1st. He's about 3.7 points per game better than an average starting TE in this league.

Kickers
Tyler Bass
Tyler
Bass
BUF
Tyler Bass, our 5th ranked kicker, won't win the league for you, but he'll do.

Team DEF/STs
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota
Vikings
MIN
When you don't have an elite defense, one option is a committee approach. That is, try to get two cheap defenses whose schedules fit well together.