Rich and Pete discuss Zero RB strategy, managing player exposure, tight end impact, and middle-round RB targets in fantasy football drafts. They also touch on best ball leagues and specific player evaluations.
Target Chase Brown and Zach Moss in best ball drafts for high upside potential.
Utilize a diversified player exposure strategy for best ball drafts to navigate changing trends.
Strategically balance drafting wide receivers and running backs to optimize roster construction.
Deep dives
Chase Brown and Zach Moss - This Year's Mostert and Agholor?
In the RB20 to RB40 range, Chase Brown and Zach Moss are standouts. Despite differing opinions in the industry, targeting these two in best ball drafts offers great upside potential. The comparison drawn is that Moss and Brown could replicate the fantasy impacts seen from players like Mostert and Agholor in previous seasons.
Navigating the Zero RB Strategy
Exploring the nuances of the zero RB strategy in the current landscape highlights the shift to a more running back-friendly environment. The chaotic nature of the season favors a late climbing running back entering fresh for the latter part, magnifying the strategy's success potential.
Exposing Risks and Asymmetrical Bets
The analysis emphasizes focusing on exposure levels and incorporating asymmetrical bets within best ball drafts. Diversifying player takes while considering the potential rise or fall in players' ADP adds a strategic edge to navigate the evolving best ball landscape.
Strategic Adaptations to Evolving Draft Trends
Understanding the shifting draft trends towards early wide receiver runs prompts strategic adaptations, like exploring RB-RB starts amidst the wide receiver mania. The balance between seizing value from wide receivers and leveraging running back options in the RB20 to RB40 range defines a winning approach.
Player Performance in Year Five
Players around the age of 27, particularly in their fifth NFL season, tend to excel and thrive based on various studies. This performance peak around age 27 correlates with increased potential for breakout seasons, as seen in the analysis of player trajectories.
Strategic Approach to Drafting Running Backs and Tight Ends
Drafting running backs and tight ends involves a strategic balance between prioritizing specific players based on value and team composition. The discussion delves into the significance of selecting players with value disparities, like prioritizing between Tajae Spears and Tony Pollard, and making informed decisions within draft dynamics to optimize roster construction.
JJ chats with Rich about "The Puppy 2", his tendency to go Zero RB, and some players he's currently targeting before Pete Overzet joins the show. Pete and JJ then discuss managing player exposure, the tight end landscape, middle-round running backs to target, and more.
