Today was one of the worst days in Barstool history with about 100 people being let go.
It’s an awful truth, but the reality is, the Pirate Ship sails on.
Well, that much at least.
We had a one hour shift in time due to a family commitment from a guy.
Once that was approved across the board we were good to go.
I created some Draft card and as a Fantasy Expert myself, I’ll dish out the Draft Grades.
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We Are Phamily: B+
This is a strong team top to bottom.
I honestly don’t love Justin Jefferson at #1 overall in a PPR league.
As the Zero-RB guy, it’s tough to admit, but I would’ve went Christian McCaffrey here.
He’s my #1 overall player and in PPR I feel like he’s a slam dunk.
That being said, this is more risk adverse as CMC is an oft-injured guy.
He’s my 24th overall RB.
But these guys did play to the format of points per reception.
Good depth with D’Andre Swift and De’Von Achane that are worth fliers in crowded backfields.
He is back healthy and could throw 40 TDs this year which will be great for 6-point passing TDs.
The most vital guideline to the Faulk strategy is selecting three running backs in the first three rounds.
I am not a big Joe Mixon guy.
He had only two 100+ yard games last year, but he did catch a career-high 60 passes.
Dave will need more of that and a few more 100 yard games for that pick to pay off.
But Stevenson is a guy that catches passes, having caught 69 (nice!)
last year, so that helps a lot in PPR.
Can he get into the end zone more than six times this year?
Zeke’s role in the offense is unknown publicly at the moment.
I actually admire the George Pickens selection at #47.
I think he has a monster year and Dave believes his convictions.
Mike Williams is also another big-bodied TD scorer and plays in a dynamic offense.
When healthy he is a very good WR2.
At least then he could play the matchups.
For this team to make a postseason run Dave will need a big year from Daniel Jones.
I do like worthy fliers late with Raheem Mostert and Deuce Vaughn.
Also, credit to Dave for simply drafting today.
He’s not the biggest fantasy football guy and it was obviously a nutso day.
He was juggling the layoff news breaking, Barstool Radio, and this draft, so kudos on that.
The Kid: B-
I am a Tyreek Hill over Ja’Marr Chase guy, but it’s very close.
I also would’ve liked to see some more fliers later instead of a backup QB and backup TE.
Solid, well rounded squad despite my nitpickings.
Tua Girls 1 Cup: B+
Mike Napoli understood the assignment.
The rest of his RBs can catch passes as well so I like the versatility in that group.
I’m not as high on Davante Adams this year, but 180 targets is hard to ignore.
Even if the QB play is shotty, he’s going to see a ton of targets.
Tyler Lockett is ALWAYS underrated so I like him in the 5th.
Terry McLaurin is a bit nicked up now, but could be a steal in the 6th.
But I really like the back-to-back QB picks with Tua Tagovailoa and Kirk Cousins.
Both are low end QB1s and Nap can now start his signal caller based on matchup.
Wil’s Football Team: C+
The defending champ started off strong with Travis Kelce at #5 overall.
But I like this draft a lot less after there.
He only played four games last year but was dynamite in those games and is RB1 in Denver.
Tyreeky Blinders: A-
Tyreek Hill is a best case scenario at #6.
In PPR I would separate a top six from the rest of the field.
If Tua can stay healthy, that number may rise.
Justin Fields was a bit of a misstep in my opinion at #43.
It’s early for QBs and I would’ve much rather had Justin Herbert in 6-point passing TD leagues.
James Cook is solid value in the 6th round and he’s got some really good pass catching prowess.
But I love the Deon Jackson pick in the 12th round and is my favorite of Manny’s draft.
With the Colts likely to pass to RBs often I love the value here at #139.
Very good draft from Manny.
Kupp My Butker: A-
The new guys in the league came on STRONG in their first draft.
While I’m not a huge Cooper Kupp guy this season, he is a monster in PPR.
Brown has major potential and I am buying all the Amari Cooper stock this season.
Travis Etienne is a homerun pick in my opinion in the 3rd round.
I would’ve taken him at #18, so to get him some 13 picks later is outstanding.
They pulled some sneaky stuff in Round 14 taking Dave’s McCaffrey handcuff in Elijah Mitchell.
That move could end up being a league winner of McCaffrey goes down and Mitchell can stay healthy.
Dak Prescott as a standalone QB isn’t ideal, but he should deliver low-end QB1 value.
Very well-rounded squad that I expect to make a playoff berth.
I would’ve went with a proven commodity like Stefon Diggs here, but I understand the logic.
Bijan has overall RB1 ceiling, but his floor is unknown based on the weapons the Falcons have.
They did a smart thing in getting Tyler Allgeier in Round 12 to handcuff their blue chipper.
Brian McCann comes in and they have a stable team but also took some risks.
I’d point to Calvin Ridley, Alexander Mattison, Jonathan Taylor, and Michael Thomas as risks.
But if two of those guys hit, this should be a playoff team.
Dameon Pierce is a great RB2 and I love the Brandon Aiyuk pick in Round 7.
Bregman has never been shy about trades before so I expect his team to look different before Halloween.
But I like Amon-Ra St. Brown in Round 2, especially in a PPR format.
The story of Moose’s season with be the Joe Burrow/Tee Higgins stack.
If Higgins catches 2 TDs in a game, he will be tough to beat.
He’s been in Buffalo for three seasons and has been 100+ catches in each season averaging 113 per.
If you’re able to get 2 catches/week out of King Henry that is a win.
The question is if his now 29-year old body can hold up to the rigors of another long season.
He’s actually my #2 RB.
Garrett Wilson is my #5 WR and I am expecting a huge year from him.
Keenan Allen is a dicey pick.
If he stays healthy, he could be a WR1, but he’s battled injuries over his career.
T.J. Hockenson just got paid and was unreal with the Vikings.
Rachaad White is nice value at #59 and he catches a lot of passes.
That’s a 10 point floor in this format and we’re not factoring in any TDs.
If he can put even a few points up, he will be good.
The Jets D/ST is also one of my favorites this year.
Overall this is a very well-rounded squad that should contend for a title.
CeeDee Lamb is a nice player, but hard to get excited about as your 1st rounder.
I do like Nick Chubb at #13 as he’s a threat to lead the league in rushing.
But he’s not a pass catcher, so doesn’t really play to the league format.
I am pretty out on Deebo Samuel this year as he’s my #31 overall WR.
So picking him at #36 is not where I’d go there.
I also hate the JK Dobbins pick as the Ravens backfield is muddy and wildly unpredictable.
Dobbins has also struggled with injuries over his first few years.
That being said, I do think the peppering the draft with rookies willeventuallywork.
