With fantasy football drafts right around the corner, many analysts are flooding the streets with their rankings to get managers ready for draft day. Familiar faces, like Travis Kelce, Ashton Jeanty and current top dog Lamar Jackson, have made their mark by rising to the top. From environmentalists to philanthropists, experts have shared their best ideas on what might work. LP Fantasy managers can adopt these strategies to more efficiently build their rosters.
That’s why analyst Becquey has Travis Kelce ranked TE6, or sixth in the league among tight ends. This indicates that, even if he isn’t your first choice, you consider him very valuable still. Ashton Jeanty has been impressive as RB3 Bell. If things click for him, he can easily become the perfect anchor for fantasy managers. Jeanty is now drawing an average draft position of 13.3 in ESPN drafts. This combination renders him a dynamic option for any team hoping to bolster their backfield.
Key Player Rankings
Becquey’s top-tier rankings are a sharp indication of the dog-eat-dog world that is wide receivers and running backs. Climbing up to WR42, Keon Coleman is taking advantage of his opportunity and proving he could be an immediate difference maker. Yet, he stops a notch below the elite receiver echelon. Stefon Diggs is way down at WR38 in Moody’s predictions. This gives rise to all sorts of questions regarding his worth ahead of the season.
Players like George Kittle are on the rise, as Dopp has him as TE3, further confirming his status among elite tight ends. This ranking means that Kittle could be a savvy pick by managers. This way, by taking him early in the draft, they’re ensured the best tight end. Tucker Kraft is TE10 in McCormick’s assessment. This ranking means he has potential to be one of the draft’s bigger sleeper picks for the most savvy drafters.
The list shows a balance between familiar heavyweights and up-and-coming leaders. For instance, Marvin Mims Jr. is mentioned alongside other notable players but lacks an explicit ranking, suggesting he may warrant attention as a potential sleeper. James Conner is the highest-ranked RB18 by Karabell. This national ranking should influence a lot of managers trying to improve their depth at the running back positions.
Wide Receiver Landscape
It’s even more evident at wide receiver, where the power rankings reflect an abundance of depth this year. George Pickens, WR29 Cockcroft. This ranking puts him firmly in the wheelhouse of fantasy managers looking for mid-range upside. Lipscomb makes Jauan Jennings the WR41 based on Lipscomb’s projections. His role will likely be too limited for standard leagues, but he has enough upside to provide value in deeper formats.
Rashee Rice was the clear WR30 based on McCormick’s evaluation. Apparently, that’s why his ranking is so interesting. That alone makes him an attractive, if not sexy option for those looking to minimize risk while maximizing reward in their draft picks. The wide receiver landscape appears competitive, with players like Tetairoa McMillan being noted at WR34 by Bowen, offering additional options for managers aiming to diversify their roster.
The varying rankings among wide receivers prompt a careful evaluation of which players to target based on individual team needs. With so much talent to go around, fantasy managers have to balance each player’s upside with the cost of drafting them and fit into their broader strategy.
Quarterback Insights
Lipscomb has Jackson as his overall QB1. This behind-the-scenes proactivity with payroll puts him at the apex of the quarterback hierarchy as we tumble into the 2023 campaign. Jackson’s dual-threat capability is what has made him one of the most coveted assets in all of fantasy, especially formats that reward rushing yards and touchdowns. Owners in search of an A-list signal caller will likely reach for him in the first several rounds of their drafts.
Unlike Jackson’s top 10 status, the analytical work available on other quarterbacks will prompt smart executives to adopt better middle-of-the-road strategies. In football, one player—a quarterback—can have an outsized effect on whether a team wins. All the more reason for managers to do deep matchup and bye week analysis. Many fantasy analysts have Christian McCaffrey ranked RB1. He’s projected to be drafted at 1.7 and with a bye week in week 14, that’ll influence how managers plan their draft strategies.
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