Establish the Edge Fantasy Football ETE Projections Special Part 1: AFC South with Ben Gretch
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Jun 19, 2025 
Guest Ben Gretch, a frequent contributor on fantasy football insights, teams up with Mike Leone to dive into AFC South projections. They explore the nuances of player evaluations, focusing on key players like Nico Collins and rookies Jaden Higgins and Jalen Noel. The duo discusses the varying strategies for best ball and managed leagues, emphasizing flexibility in projections. They also analyze the Indianapolis Colts’ offensive potential, highlight Tyler Warren's draft prospects, and dissect how coaching changes impact player dynamics in this competitive division.
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Projections vs Rankings Explained
- Season-long projections differ from rankings by capturing ranges and probabilities, not just static values.
- Best ball values stability and usable weeks, while redraft prioritizes upside and flexibility to drop players.
Draft Strategy: Kirk vs Rookie Upside
- Consider adding Christian Kirk in best ball drafts for stability despite limited upside.
- In managed leagues, prefer upside players like Jaden Higgins or Jalen Noel due to roster flexibility.
CJ Stroud's Year Two Challenges
- CJ Stroud's low efficiency and high sack rate in year two resulted mostly from poor offensive line play and injuries.
- Both project a rebound in efficiency and volume for Stroud in year three despite previous struggles.