NFL Free Agency: Day 1 Fantasy Impact
NFL Free Agency: Day 1 Fantasy Impact The NFL free agency tampering period kicked off on March 10, 2025, and Day 1 delivered a flurry of moves that promise to reshape fantasy football rosters for the 2025 season. While contracts can’t be finalized until March 12, teams and players wasted no time agreeing to terms, impacting quarterback, running back, and wide receiver values. FullTime Fantasy‘s NFL Free Agency: Day 1 Fantasy Impact breaks it down. Here’s a fantasy-focused breakdown of the biggest storylines. Also, bookmark our 2025 Free Agency Tracker. 1. Sam Darnold Lands with the Seahawks Sam Darnold, fresh off a 2024 breakout with the Vikings (4,319 yards, 35 TDs), reportedly agreed to a multi-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, potentially exceeding $100 million (per FTN Fantasy projections). Darnold is younger than Geno Smith and now takes over in Seattle’s re-boot. Fantasy Impact: Darnold’s arrival in Seattle turbocharges the passing game. With Jaxon Smith-Njigba ascending, Darnold could maintain QB1 status. Smith-Njigba emerged as a viable WR1/2 down the stretch and now will be peppered with targets. Look for JSN to be a popular pick in Round 2 or 3. Kenneth Walker III might see fewer carries in a pass-leaning offense, settling as an RB2. 2. Laremy Tunsil Traded to the Commanders The Houston Texans traded LT Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders for draft picks, bolstering protection for QB Jayden Daniels (reported by The Athletic). This move boosts Daniels’s protection, assuring his emergence into the top tier of fantasy signal-callers. Fantasy Impact: Daniels, the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year, gets a massive upgrade with Tunsil anchoring his line. Improved pocket time could push Daniels into top-10 QB territory, enhancing his passing and rushing upside. Terry McLaurin re-enters WR1 discussions, and Jahan Dotson’s value ticks up as a flex option. 3. Najee Harris Joins the Chargers Najee Harris, after four straight 1,000-yard seasons with the Steelers, reportedly agreed to a one-year, $9.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers (per The Athletic and ESPN). Harris has been consistent and durable, making him a terrific fit in John Harbaugh’s run-heavy offense. Fantasy Impact: Harris slots into Jim Harbaugh’s run-first scheme, replacing J.K. Dobbins (still a free agent). Paired with Justin Herbert, Harris could see increased receiving work, elevating him to RB1 status in PPR leagues. Herbert benefits with a dependable check-down option, while Ladd McConkey holds steady as a WR2. This also impacts the Steelers backfield where Jaylen Warren becomes the defacto RB1 until they’re able to address this with free agency or the draft. 4. Davante Adams Signs with the Rams Davante Adams, after a 2024 split between the Raiders and Jets, reportedly agreed to a two-year, $26 million guaranteed deal with the Los Angeles Rams (per NBC Sports). The Rams chose to sign the older veteran and will part ways with Cooper Kupp. Fantasy Impact: Adams joining Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and RB Kyren Williams creates a fantasy feast. Adams could reclaim WR1/2 status, Nacua settles in the same area, and Stafford leaps into QB1 contention. 5. DK Metcalf Traded to Pittsburgh It didn’t take long for the Seahawks to find suitors for DK Metcalf. Seattle shipped the star wideout to Pittsburgh for a second-round pick and swap of late-rounders. Subsequently, the Steelers then signed Metcalf to a five-year $150 million extension. Fantasy Impact: Hard to gauge right now, since the Steelers don’t have a starting quarterback. However, with Mike Tomlin still running the show and George Pickens also there to absorb targets, it seems like a lateral move or downgrade for Metcalf’s 2025 fantasy prospects. 6. Chris Godwin Re-Signs with Tampa Bay Chris Godwin, recovering from a 2024 ankle injury, has signed a multi-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (per user update). Godwin was a top-10 fantasy wideout before last season’s unfortunate injury. Therefore, it is great to see him re-sign in Tampa and have a chance to pick up where he left off. And this time making a lot more money. Fantasy Impact: Godwin’s return to Tampa locks him in as Baker Mayfield’s top target, assuming Mayfield stays. Post-injury, he’s a high-end WR2 with WR1 upside in PPR formats. Mike Evans, if re-signed, remains a TD-dependent WR2. 7. Aaron Jones Re-Signs with Vikings This was another best-case scenario move. Jones had the most carries of his career last season in Minnesota and stayed healthy for all 17 games. Meanwhile, the Vikings depth chart was topped by Ty Chandler until Jones agreed to return. Fantasy Impact: Kevin O’Connell proved he values Jones. With J.J. McCarthy taking over at quarterback, it was essential to have Jones back. The veteran running back will be a strong RB2 candidate for fantasy managers to target in the middle rounds. 8. Justin Fields Joins the Jets There was speculation that Fields would not attract starting offers. However, the Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $20 million deal that says otherwise. New York has a good ground game that will only be boosted by Fields’s elite running ability. Fantasy Impact: It’s still to be determined if the Jets will be in the QB market with their first-round pick. This move likely means they will go in a different direction. Fields has limited upside as a passer but is one of the top rushers in the league, giving him solid QB2 potential. He also reunites with college teammate Garrett Wilson and currently he’s the only show in town for the Jets. Both the WR and TE room is incredibly thin after losing Adams, Lazard, Conklin and even Mike Williams (last season). Day 1 Winners Jayden Daniels (QB, Commanders): Elite protection amplifies his dual-threat potential. Sam Darnold (QB, Seahawks): Prime weapons keep him in the QB1 mix. Chris Godwin (WR, Buccaneers): Stability in Tampa restores his WR2 floor with WR1 upside. Najee Harris (RB, Chargers): A fresh start maximizes his volume and PPR value. Javonte Williams (RB, Dallas): Nice value, but the Cowboys are still expected to draft a rookie. Day 1
Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Flex Positions
Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Flex Positions In the fantasy market, there are all kinds of formats. A fantasy manager needs to start two running backs, three wide receivers, and one, possibly, two flex players in the 12-team high-stakes market. The added length to the starting lineup in the Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC) requires drafters to be creative when building their roster. In addition, it puts a premium on depth at the wide receiver position. As we worked through the final fantasy points for the top 24 wide receivers and top 48 wide receivers over the previous four seasons, it is pretty easy to see most teams will start wide receivers at the first flex position. Here’s a look at the RB3 and WR4 scores over the last four years just for comparison for the ideal Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Flex Positions. Also, the 2023 FullTime Fantasy Football Draft Kit is absolutely LOADED with EXCLUSIVE sleepers, fades, breakouts, customized cheat sheets, and tons of valuable content to help you DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT DAY! Recent Flex Success Last year 36 wide receivers outscored the top RB3 option (Raheem Mostert – 170.40 fantasy points). And 54 wideouts had more points than the top TE2 option (Gerald Everett – 139.50). In most PPR leagues, the best team structure is to start two running backs and four wide receivers. You can also add the occasional running back or tight end delivering enough value over the course of the season to be starter worthy at a flex position. The first flex position comes from a mixture of running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. Each fantasy manager can find short-term options at different times of the year due to injuries. In 2022, there was an even split between running back and wide receiver as the top plays at the first flex position with a high of 170.40 fantasy points and a low of 160.50 fantasy points. The previous year, seven wide receivers, five running backs, and one tight end filled the FLEX1 bucket. Here’s a look at the drop-down if your league uses a second flex position: Adding a Second Flex Spot The goal for a drafter is to find a flex two option that will average over 10.00 fantasy points per week. Also, to attempt to have your top two running backs average close to 30 combined fantasy points per week. In 2022, the top options to start at the second flex position came from wide receivers (8) and running backs (4). When reviewing the data in this series of articles, some fantasy managers may conclude that I’m making the case to be WR-heavy in the early rounds of the draft. However, the history in the high-stakes fantasy market shows winning an overall championship requires two strong running backs plus a third serviceable option. Draft position dictates each team-building opportunity. The change in draft flow from year to year forces drafters to make different decisions. The success, strength, and depth of the running back and wide receiver positions set the foundation for game-planning the following season. In 2023 in the high-stakes market, drafters have focused on wide receivers (10) over the first 14 picks. That is partly due to some cloudiness with multiple running backs and contract uneasiness. Last year, six wideouts scored more than 300 fantasy points in PPR formats compared to only four running backs. The debate/challenge this draft season is when to build running back depth. With many wideouts coming off the board early, there will be buying opportunities in the second and third rounds. If a fantasy manager builds a wide receiver strong roster early, he or she gains strength in two areas. If their players perform up to expectations. First, the fantasy point edge at wideout creates a possibly early lead in the standings. Second, a wide receiver strong team should have fewer lineup decisions in many weeks. To finish this type of game plan, a fantasy manager then needs to hit on at least one RB2 later in the draft. By rostering multiple outs at running back, a drafter will need to negotiate the early weeks of the season until they find a secure starting option. Three-down backs with high-scoring abilities offer the most significant edge in value in the fantasy market. But there are limited options each season. Unfortunately, drafters only see four viable options this season – Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler, Bijan Robinson, and Saquon Barkley. Jonathan Taylor and Josh Jacobs have drama issues, leading to them sliding in drafts until the fantasy market knows their status for 2023. If a fantasy manager decides to draft three running backs early, they need to make sure they don’t end up with three players with league-average value at running back. Their lead running back has to deliver a separator score. And their second option has to beat the second group of WR2s. The team drafting an elite wide receiver in the middle of round one will need to decide the best path to land the highest upside RB/WR combinations over the next three or so rounds. The wide receiver options in 2023 will have a wide range of values and opinions by drafters. So a fantasy manager will need to be quick in his decision-making when on the clock. The front of a draft typically has many outs on the 2/3 and 4/5 turns. Value plays a big part in team building in that area. I see a clear drop-off at running back in the middle of round four. And the wide receiver options on the 4/5 turn feel like coin tosses. This will lead to many drafters gravitating toward quarterbacks and some tight ends in the fifth round. Either way, a fantasy manager in a league with dual flex positions will be required to load up at WR. Even with receiver depth, a team can’t win a championship without building a solid base of RBs. The running back position will be full of ups and downs. That
2023 Fantasy Football Stacks: Ranking all 32 Teams
2023 Fantasy Football Stacks: Ranking all 32 Teams Fantasy football draft season is here and as we all know, stacking can be a critical strategy in this game we all love. Particularly in tournaments and BestBall formats. With just one
Fantasy football draft season is here and as we all know, stacking can be a critical strategy in this game we all love. Particularly in tournaments and BestBall formats. With just one month before the regular season kicks off, it’s time to evaluate the 2023 Fantasy Football Stacks: Ranking all 32 Teams.
Stacking has only gotten more popular in recent years but it’s not a strategy without risk. Pairing or tripling up on offensive players on high-powered teams can lead to some astronomical scores on any given week. But finding the right players to stack can often be tricky.
Check out the stacking rankings for all 32 NFL teams below. I have included each quarterback with their top-three fantasy options according to FFWC high-stakes advanced ADP. Also, sometimes you can’t get a top option on the offense with your quarterback. So I have also included one contingency, late-round selection from each squad that could be worthy of a stack. Let’s dive in!
Elite Fantasy Football Stacks
Philadelphia Eagles
| QB | ADP | PLAYER 1 | ADP | PLAYER 2 | ADP | PLAYER 3 | ADP | CONTINGENCY PICK | ADP |
| Jalen Hurts | 36 | A.J. Brown (WR) | 10.5 | DeVonta Smith (WR) | 22 | D’Andre Swift (RB) | 74 | Dallas Goedert (TE) | 86.5 |
The NFC champs have a huge chip on their shoulder after losing to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. The high-stakes community seems to be all in on Philly, too. Both A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith are currently being selected in the first and second rounds, respectively.
Last year, Brown was selected a good 30 picks before Smith so the former Alabama product is closing the gap. Still, Brown is clearly the superior option. Plus, there is some concern that Smith may not be quite as productive if Philly’s offense is fully healthy.
Fantasy managers who have a late draft slot have a great chance at taking Brown in Round 1. Then they can follow that up with perhaps the top quarterback in fantasy, Jalen Hurts, in Round 3. Hurts was extremely successful slinging the rock in 2022 (3,729 passing yards and 24 passing touchdowns compared to just six interceptions). But he was also unstoppable in the rushing game. Opposing defenses simply have no answer for Philly’s go-to goal-line play. Hurts amassed a whopping 15 touchdowns on the ground last season. The only downside with selecting Hurts is the Eagles’ propensity for rushing the football with their running backs.
However, Philly has a new backfield after moving on from Miles Sanders. Former Detroit Lions stud D’Andre Swift should lead this new committee. Although Swift may split touches with Rashaad Penny and Kenneth Gainwell. High-stakes players seem to be warming up to the idea of Swift dominating in an Eagles uniform. The tailback is currently being selected early in Round 7.
Lastly, Dallas Goedert has the potential to be a top-three tight end. He could also have the most value based on ADP of any member of the Eagles. I absolutely LOVE the idea of a Hurts-Brown-Goedert stack and you should too.
Los Angeles Chargers
| QB | ADP | PLAYER 1 | ADP | PLAYER 2 | ADP | PLAYER 3 | ADP | CONTINGENCY PICK | ADP |
| Justin Herbert | 76.5 | Austin Ekeler (RB) | 9 | Keenan Allen (WR) | 25 | Mike Williams (WR) | 38 | Quentin Johnston (WR) | 94.5 |
Coming off a massive contract extension and heading into his first year with new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, Justin Herbert is expected to do big things in 2023. He’s been rising up draft boards and as of now. But fantasy leaguers can still snag the big-armed signal caller in Round 7 of high-stakes drafts.
Managers who want to stack a team with a ton of talent such as the Chargers would have to select Austin Ekeler late in the first round. But, that is a bit of a gamble in a format where you can start up to five receivers (two flex). However, getting your star running back is also critical in all formats. That said, it’s tough to envision managers being fortunate to snag both Ekeler and Keenan Allen based on their current ADPs.
Herbert’s go-to option is currently being drafted at the end of Round 2 or early in Round 3. Mike Williams is expected to take another step up and is currently being selected in the early fourth round. It’s very possible to pair Ekeler with Williams if you truly believe in this offense as I do.
If you are able to grab Herbert but miss out on Allen or Williams, the Chargers selected Quentin Johnston out of TCU in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He has some serious sleeper appeal and is being drafted accordingly by high-stakes players.
Los Angeles has five players going within the first eight rounds of fantasy drafts. That clearly means the high-stakes community thinks this offense is about to erupt. I wouldn’t disagree with them. It doesn’t hurt that the Chargers have the sixth-easiest strength of schedule at the quarterback position and the seventh-easiest strength of schedule at the wideout position. A Herbert-Allen-Johnston stack would be a sneaky good one. I’d also consider a QB-RB stack since Ekeler is such a phenomenal pass catcher out of the backfield.
Cincinnati Bengals
| QB | ADP | PLAYER 1 | ADP | PLAYER 2 | ADP | PLAYER 3 | ADP | CONTINGENCY PICK | ADP |
| Joe Burrow | 72.5 | Ja’Marr Chase (WR) | 2 | Tee Higgins (WR) | 23.5 | Joe Mixon (RB( | 40 | Tyler Boyd (WR) | 130 |
Fantasy managers who are all in on the Cincinnati Bengals could take the non-traditional route of selecting a team’s top two receivers in the first two rounds. Ja’Marr Chase is currently being selected second (only behind Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson). Also, teammate Tee Higgins is going at the tail end of Round 2.
It’s also conceivable for managers to add Jow Burrow to the stacking mix (despite his recent injury scare). Burrow is currently being selected at the end of Round 6 or early in Round 7. For this stack to work, it will likely have to just be the players in the passing game. Joe Mixon is going in the middle of Round 4 and the other members of the Bengals are being selected with an early or late draft slot.
Subsequently, managers who draft Burrow may want to target Tyler Boyd late as he has immense upside should Chase or Higgins suffer an injury. Cincinnati is going to throw the ball a ton this year and this high-potent offense will be off to the races.
Buffalo Bills
| QB | ADP | PLAYER 1 | ADP | PLAYER 2 | ADP | PLAYER 3 | ADP | CONTINGENCY PICK | ADP |
| Josh Allen | 47.5 | Stefon Diggs (WR) | 8 | Gabriel Davis (WR) | 74.5 | James Cook (RB) | 83 | Damien Harris (RB) | 110 |
A Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs stack has the potential to win a ton of fantasy leagues in 2023. Of course, that means selecting Diggs in the first round over a star running back. And also spending a fourth-round pick on Buffalo’s signal caller. In 2022, Allen finished as the QB2 and Diggs finished as the WR4. Obviously, this is one of the top stacks in the entire NFL.
Gabe Davis is an amusing mid-round selection after showing plenty of flashes of brilliance. The question is whether he can put it all together despite Buffalo’s addition of rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid.
Also, the Bills also have two running backs whom I consider to have some sleeper appeal. James Cook is slated to be the starter in his second NFL season after Devin Singletary’s departure. However, Buffalo did sign former Patriots RB Damien Harris, who has huge touchdown upside in the later rounds. Finally, an Allen-Diggs-Cook/Harris stack would be absolute money in the bank!
Kansas City Chiefs
| QB | ADP | PLAYER 1 | ADP | PLAYER 2 | ADP | PLAYER 3 | ADP | CONTINGENCY PICK | ADP |
| Patrick Mahomes | 44 | Travis Kelce (TE) | 5 | Kadarius Toney (WR) | 80.5 | Isiah Pacheco (RB) | 90 | Skyy Moore(WR) | 92.5 |
The Chiefs’ high-powered offense was forecasted to take a huge hit in 2022 after the loss of Tyreek Hill. However, Patrick Mahomes did Mahomesesque things and still found a way to finish as the QB1. If the Chiefs had better peripheral players on their offense, they would be much higher on this list as there is no stack more dominant than Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Yes, drafting these two studs means spending a ton of early draft capital on the quarterback and tight end positions. But this strategy allows fantasy drafters to wait until the very late rounds to select backups at both positions. If a manager decides to go all in on Kelce, reaching for Mahomes is a slam dunk.
Although Kadarius Toney should slide down draft boards after getting injured on the first day of training camp, Skyy Moore is an alluring potential sleeper. Especially with Andy Reid calling plays. Reid will find a way to get the ball into his playmakers’ hands.
Plus, Isiah Pacheco is an intriguing running back to target in the middle rounds despite Jerick Mckinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s presence. I’m a Pacheco believer so a Mahomes-Kelce-Pacheco/Moore stack would make for a very solid build. Especially in BestBall formats.
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2023 Fantasy Baseball Roster Management
Roster management is a crucial tool in fantasy baseball. Unfortunately, one of my weaknesses is not churning my roster. Every year I’m holding a couple of young players that could make a difference later in the year. The longer I keep them and get no production from that roster slot, the more opportunities I miss when valuable players are on the waiver wire. My 2023 Fantasy Baseball Roster Management tips will keep your roster churning and burning. Before we look at 2023 Fantasy Baseball Roster Management tips, please familiarize yourself with my 2023 fade list. Also, my 2023 bounce-back players , deep sleepers, breakout hitter of the year, and extensive preview of all 30 squads are invaluable resources. Finally, our 2023 MLB breakout pitchers list digs deep to give you an edge on draft day. And, of course, read who I picked to be the American League Rookie of the Year. Churn, Baby Churn Some of the best fantasy managers in today’s games are excellent churners of their rosters. They don’t get emotionally tied to any player on their bench. They understand a player’s skill set and know the replacement value on the waiver wire. I’m sure there are times when they drop a player that later becomes a difference-maker. Sometimes they reacquire these players because they are so in tune with the player pool. The baseball season is a marathon. But maximizing your opportunities starting in week one is essential. I’m surprised how many teams take zeros from their pitchers over the first week of the season. This is because they didn’t think far enough ahead. Also, they didn’t take the time to look at the possible starting pitcher rotations before they draft their team. These leagues are often so close that an extra win or a handful of strikeouts can be the difference between winning and losing. In 12-team leagues, the free-agent pool is an extension of my bench if I have the proper roster structure. I can find many helpful outfielders and corner infielders. The backend pitching inventory is deep, but it comes with risk. The goal is to maximize at-bats while continually looking for possible pitching improvements. It is incredibly challenging to carry mediocre injured players. After the season starts, I must review my bench players to see if I need any help. My first goal is to look at the end of each week’s stats and see where I stand as far as at-bats and my pitching goals. Week 1 of the year is challenging to gauge, but I need to know if I have enough depth in my starting rotation. It’s too late to save some of the teams if I made mistakes during the draft. I must live with my draft-day decisions and hope my opinions are correct. There’s nothing worse than dropping the best available free agent for next week’s waiver period, so it is vital to take a deep breath when deciding to release certain players. A player will get hurt or lose playing time each week, opening up more at-bats or innings for other players most likely found on the waiver wire. There are many times during the year when players play well for short periods, while some even develop into substantial contributors to your fantasy team. In 2019, Danny Santana (.283 with 81 runs, 28 home runs, 81 RBIs, and 21 steals) turned into fantasy gold via the free agent pool, which came after four empty seasons. Dominic Smith fell into the category in the short Covid-19 year. In 2021, Adolis Garcia kicked the free agent door in early April to deliver impactful stats (.243 with 77 runs, 31 home runs, 90 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases). Last season, Brandon Drury filled an infield void on fantasy teams (.263/87/28/87/2 over 518 at-bats) from the waiver pool. I’ve been a fantasy snob when looking for a player to upgrade my team in the past. Beggars can’t be choosy during the heat of the season-long battle in baseball. I remember not picking up Ryan Howard in 2005 because I thought his batting average had risk due to his high strikeout rate. He ended up hitting .288 with 22 home runs over 312 at-bats. I overlooked Howard as a difference-maker because of a possible weakness in one category. I can never dismiss talent, and I need to take every at-bat upgrade I can find. Over a short period, any player can hit for a higher average than expected, and sometimes those players stay locked in all year. A fantasy manager needs to evaluate every player and every situation. These decisions are so much easier when my team is playing well. When behind in the league standings, a fantasy manager can make mistakes trying to make things happen. Either they bench a star player that goes off after a slow start to the year, or they cut a player because he’s failed to perform up to expectations. When churning my roster, I’m looking for players with upside who are buy-and-hold candidates. Other times, I need to take a zero to protect a roster spot. I hate to fall further behind, but the player I pick up is not guaranteed to have a good week. Sometimes I have to weather the storm. I never know when a player starts to turn the corner or if a few players will get hot on my team. So I must keep my head down and continuously grind throughout the season. This season I’d like to keep one bench spot to rotate in possible double starting pitcher and another slot on my bench for the “hot hitter of the week.” Everyone plays in different formats with varying league sizes. One decision may work well for one league, and it may be a poor decision for another. Usually, the player pool will answer your questions. However, there is a fine line between patience and churning. Each fantasy manager must find a balance between the two in their quest to win a league championship.
2022 Fantasy Football Stacks
2022 Fantasy Football Stacks: Ranking all 32 Teams The draft season is here, so it’s time to look at the top 2022 fantasy football stacks by ranking all 32 teams in 2022. Stacking, or pairing multiple players from one NFL
The draft season is here, so it’s time to look at the top 2022 fantasy football stacks by ranking all 32 teams in 2022. Stacking, or pairing multiple players from one NFL team, has become all the rage in fantasy football. Especially in best-ball leagues.
It’s not a strategy without risk, but loading up on the top offensive teams can lead to high-scoring rosters. But not all teams should necessarily be stacked and many have non-traditional QB/WR1 pairings.
For those looking to stack teams this season, here are the rankings for all NFL teams. I’ve included each quarterback with their top-3 fantasy options per FFWC high-stakes advanced ADP. I also included a contingency, late-round pick from each squad, as some stacks will be extremely hard to accomplish in standard 12-team drafts.
Elite Fantasy Football Stacks
Los Angeles Chargers
| QB | ADP | PLAYER 1 | ADP | PLAYER 2 | ADP | PLAYER 3 | ADP | CONTINGENCY PICK | ADP |
| Justin Herbert | 62.2 | Austin Ekeler (RB) | 5.8 | Keenan Allen (WR) | 23.8 | Mike Williams (WR) | 33 | Josh Palmer (WR) | 139.6 |
The Chargers are loaded with phenomenal young talent, so much so that it would be difficult to build a QB-RB-WR stack, but not impossible. Austin Ekeler would have to be nabbed in Round One, while Keenan Allen is usually selected late in the 2nd. If you miss out on Allen, Mike Williams is a good consolation prize. In FFWC high-stakes drafts, Justin Herbert is currently QB2, so be prepared to take him early. WR3 Josh Palmer could be a sleeper to top 60 grabs and Gerald Everett is poised to be a late-round gem.
Cincinnati Bengals
| QB | ADP | PLAYER 1 | ADP | PLAYER 2 | ADP | PLAYER 3 | ADP | CONTINGENCY PICK | ADP |
| Joe Burrow | 104.3 | Ja’Marr Chase (WR) | 5.5 | Joe Mixon (RB) | 14 | Tee Higgins (WR) | 23.5 | Tyler Boyd (WR) | 104.9 |
No issues ranking the Bengals ahead of the Chargers. Both rosters are loaded with elite young playmakers. Only a lucky break or two with a late draft slot would allow fantasy managers to start Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Mixon. More likely, a Mixon/Tee Higgins stack would be more feasible. Tyler Boyd might be the top WR3 in the league. Another name to remember is TE Hayden Hurst, who was a top-10 fantasy starter in 2020.
Buffalo Bills
| QB | ADP | PLAYER 1 | ADP | PLAYER 2 | ADP | PLAYER 3 | ADP | CONTINGENCY PICK | ADP |
| Josh Allen | 40.2 | Stefon Diggs (WR) | 11.2 | Gabriel Davis (WR) | 53.2 | Devin Singletary (RB) | 84.4 | James Cook (RB) | 96.3 |
A Josh Allen/Stefon Diggs stack is going to win plenty of leagues in 2022. Of course, building it means committing an early draft pick on Allen and potentially bypassing running backs. Interestingly, Buffalo themselves have an excellent dead-zone RB sleeper in Devin Singletary. It won’t be easy to secure both Buffalo backs but an Allen/Diggs/Singletary stack would be money. Gabriel Davis also works as the WR2 if you miss out on Diggs, and slot man Jamison Crowder is a significant upgrade over Cole Beasley. Also, the Bills enter this season as the Super Bowl favorites and have a roster loaded with fantasy football stacking potential. Load up early and often.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
| QB | ADP | PLAYER 1 | ADP | PLAYER 2 | ADP | PLAYER 3 | ADP | CONTINGENCY PICK | ADP |
| Tom Brady | 109.6 | Mike Evans (WR) | 15.3 | Leonard Fournette (RB) | 19.9 | Russell Gage (WR) | 62.5 | Chris Godwin (WR) | 63.7 |
Even with Chris Godwin looking very iffy, the Bucs still offer No. 1 overall upside. Tampa ran the third-most snaps per game in 2021 and should be fine with Byron Leftwich calling plays. Tom Brady to Mike Evans has resulted in 27 combined TDs since 2020. If Godwin misses time, as expected, that duo should once again be among the league leaders. Leonard Fournette was a league-winner last season but was allowed to test free agency and reportedly adhered to the Eddie Lacy offseason conditioning plan. That and the presence of Rachaad White makes Fournette somewhat risky. Tampa signed Russell Gage to a 3-year, $30 million deal for a reason. Gage is going to be heavily involved and makes for a terrific stack with Brady for fantasy managers who miss out on Evans. Keep an eye on the starting tight end battle in camp. Tight Ends Kyle Rudolph, Cameron Brate, and rookie Cade Otton offer a ton of late-round upside.
Los Angeles Rams
| QB | ADP | PLAYER 1 | ADP | PLAYER 2 | ADP | PLAYER 3 | ADP | CONTINGENCY PICK | ADP |
| Matthew Stafford | 128.5 | Cooper Kupp (WR) | 3.5 | Cam Akers (RB) | 40.6 | Allen Robinson (WR) | 45.2 | Tyler Higbee (TE) | 177.1 |
The defending champions have the potential to be better in 2022 after signing Allen Robinson. Anyone who paired Matthew Stafford with Cooper Kupp last season knows the benefits of loading up on Sean McVay-led squads. Robinson’s ADP has slowly crept up but he’ll be a popular stack with Stafford. I have expressed my reservations about Cam Akers and remain convinced McVay is going to use more of a committee backfield than he showed in the postseason. Moreover, LA had the league’s top pass-blocking line last season per PFF and is among the early favorites. With the and mostly back together, the Rams remain a good team to invest in.
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