2024 fantasy football draft advice – Page 9

Fantasy football: Where to draft Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence

Analyzing Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has been impressive in his 3 NFL seasons. While he maybe has not lived up to the hype of being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft, Lawrence has been a consistent weapon for Jacksonville. He earned a Pro Bowl nomination in his 2nd season, and although he took a step back in 2023, Lawrence has top-10 QB potential. The signal-caller is intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

Below, we look at Trevor Lawrence’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

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Trevor Lawrence’s ADP: 95.02

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Lawrence has an ADP of 95.02 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 8th to 12th round, depending on the size of your league. His ADP is lower than his teammate, WR Brian Thomas Jr. (92.35), though.

Among QB, Lawrence’s ADP puts him 15th at the position, behind Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers, 86.70), Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins, 83.00) and Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears, 77.34), and slightly ahead of Jared Goff (Detroit Lions, 95.51) and Drake Maye (New England Patriots, 106.63).

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Trevor Lawrence’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 16

Passing yards: 4,016

Completions | attempts: 370 | 564

Passing touchdowns: 21

Interceptions: 14

Carries | rushing yards: 70 | 339

Rushing touchdowns: 4

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Where should you draft Lawrence?

Lawrence’s fantasy value should get a boost from the addition of Thomas Jr. and former Bills’ 1st-round pick WR Gabe Davis. However, Lawrence did lose a few weapons as well.

Lawrence’s 2024 fantasy value will entirely depend on which version of the former Clemson Tigers star fans get. Lawrence has the weapons around him to succeed, but needs to find the 2022 version of himself and not the 2023 one. Lawrence had a career-best 25 TDs and 4,113 passing yards in 2022. He finished as the 7th-best QB in the fantasy world, and that’s absolutely a player who could consistently start in almost any size of league.

Lawrence has been a winner his entire career and has an offseason to return to full strength after battling injuries last season. Those injuries could’ve been a main factor in performances that were well below his standards. Expect Lawrence, who has new and energized receivers around him, to be able to find his old self and be a top-10 QB by the end of the season.

Take Lawrence in the 8th round and bank on him returning to form. If you’re a manager who likes to wait on QB, Lawrence will be the perfect late-draft target. Expect him to top 4,000 passing yards and get at least 25 TDs.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields

Analyzing Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields’ 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields was acquired from the Chicago Bears in March and has competed for the starting job ever since. The versatile, dual-threat QB, who was the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, had a 10-28 record in Chicago, although much of those issues were larger than just him.

Fields is battling veteran QB Russell Wilson for the starting job and when he eventually takes over as the starter, with more weapons around him in Pittsburgh, he could be a top-15 fantasy QB. The 25-year-old is intriguing in terms of fantasy value. Below, we look at Justin Fields’ 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Justin Fields’ ADP: 160.57

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Fields has an ADP of 160.57 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the last few rounds in the draft. Depending on the size of the league, Fields is being taken in the 10th (12-team league) to 20th rounds (8-team league). His ADP is lower than his teammate Russell Wilson (152.27), though.

Among quarterbacks, Fields’ ADP puts him 37th at the position, behind the likes of Wilson and Jacoby Brissett (New England Patriots, 158.73) and ahead of Taysom Hill (New Orleans Saints, 160.82). Fields is the 2nd-to-last QB with a trackable ADP, but is still worth fantasy consideration.

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Justin Fields’ 2023-24 stats

Games: 13

Passing yards: 2,562

Completions | attempts: 227 | 370

Passing touchdowns: 16

Interceptions: 9

Carries | rushing yards: 124 | 657

Rushing touchdowns: 4

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Where should you draft Fields?

Fields’ fantasy value this year will depend mostly on if he sees the field. Fields has proven himself to be a capable fantasy option with how frequently he keeps the ball and runs, picking up yards that are more valuable than ones thrown for.

Fields has rushed for over 650 yards in the last 2 seasons and topped 1,100 yards on the ground in his 2nd season in the league. He finished as the 6th-best fantasy QB that season.

The Steelers, per a recent ranking by the Action Network, have the 9th-best offensive line which would suggest a tremendous improvement for Fields from the woeful Bears line of prior seasons. If Fields can get protection for his passes and bigger holes to run through, there’s no reason he can’t be a viable starting option for fantasy managers.

If Fields starts, he should prove himself to be a capable option for managers in 2-QB leagues. In Superflex leagues, he should also be started if he gets the nod over Wilson. Fields isn’t worth drafting in most 12-QB standard leagues unless he’s stored in case that 2023 version comes out in Pittsburgh.

Draft Fields in the 13th round as his running ability and improved surroundings could yield quality performances; however, if he isn’t named the starter, it will be a wasted pick. Make sure the rest of the roster is filled out before considering Fields.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson

Analyzing Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson has been impressive throughout his NFL career. A Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson joined the Steelers this offseason. The 3rd-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft is a 9-time Pro Bowl QB and the 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year. Wilson is locked in a battle to start with former Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields.

Wilson isn’t the star he once was, but with a solid team around him, ideally he can return to his Seattle form in Pittsburgh. The signal-caller is intriguing in terms of fantasy value. Below, we look at Russell Wilson’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Russell Wilson’s ADP: 152.27

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Wilson has an ADP of 152.27 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 13th (12-team league) to 20th round (8-team league), depending on the size of the league. His ADP is slightly higher than Fields (160.57).

Among QBs, Wilson’s ADP puts him 34th at the position, behind the likes of Bryce Young (Carolina Panthers, 143.56), Gardner Minshew (Las Vegas Raiders, 145.63) and Will Levis (Tennessee Titans, 137.43), and slightly ahead of Jacoby Brissett (New England Patriots, 158.73), Taysom Hill (New Orleans Saints, 160.82).

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Russell Wilson’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 15

Passing yards: 3,070

Completions | attempts: 297 | 447

Passing touchdowns: 26

Interceptions: 8

Carries | rushing yards: 80 | 341

Rushing touchdowns: 3

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Where should you draft Wilson?

Wilson’s fantasy value will get demolished if Fields is named the starting QB in Pittsburgh. However, with a good running back duo and a solid offensive line along with capable receivers, whoever takes center for the Steelers will be set up for success.

Wilson is likely to be named the starter, and he’s been a top-15 fantasy QB since joining the league in 2012, even being ranked No. 1 in 2017, and having ended in the top 5 four times. If he is named the starter, there’s some upside for the 35-year-old.

Wilson has thrown for 25 or more TDs in 6 of his last 7 seasons. For reference, only 9 other QBs last season had 25 passing TDs. Wilson isn’t much of a ground threat, but he does hold a 64.7% career completion rate. He has a solid and consistent coaching staff in Pittsburgh which will help his cause as well.

Wilson has the downside of being a completely wasted pick if he isn’t named the starter and can’t earn that job, but he’s worth a late-round flier just in case he is. In 2-QB leagues and Superflex leagues, he should be off the board in the draft. In those leagues, it makes sense to take him in the 1st 12 rounds, but in standard, 1-QB leagues, let him drop until the last round or so.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud

Analyzing Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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It’s nearly time for the 2024 NFL season, and fantasy managers are excited about picking Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud after a tremendous 2023 rookie season. But, where should he be drafted?

Stroud, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, single-handedly helped to turn around the fortunes of the franchise. The team went from 3-13 to 10-7, and an AFC South Division title, thanks mostly to the arm of Stroud, but also the coaching skill of DeMeco Ryans and improved receiver play.

Stroud really developed quite the rapport with WRs Nico Collins and Tank Dell, as well as TE Dalton Schultz. The team went out and added veteran WR Stefon Diggs to give him another weapon. This Houston offense, barring any injuries, should be high-octane again in 2024, with Stroud leading the charge.

Below, we look at C.J. Stroud’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

C.J. Stroud’s ADP: 46.86

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Stroud has quickly risen to elite fantasy status after throwing for over 4,000 yards in his rookie campaign. His ADP sits at 46.86, ahead of some of the more established names in the game. In fact, he is easily considered in the higher end of QB1 options.

Among quarterbacks, Stroud’s ADP puts him 5th at the position. Buffalo’s Josh Allen (21.93) tops the charts, just ahead of Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes (26.78) and Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts (28.10). Stroud is also behind Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson (35.42), while checking in just ahead of Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow (53.34), Indianapolis’ Anthony Richardson (55.14), and Arizona’s Kyler Murray (61.48).

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C.J. Stroud’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 15

Passing yards: 4,108

Completions | attempts: 319 | 499

Passing touchdowns: 23

Interceptions: 5

Carries | rushing yards: 39 | 167

Rushing touchdowns: 3

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Where should you draft Stroud?

Stroud racked up 4,108 passing yards, most in Houston since Deshaun Watson rolled up an NFL-high 4,823 yards in 2020-21. The former Ohio State playmaker, not normally known for his running, actually found the end zone 3 times with his feet, 2nd on the team. He also had just 2 fumbles, while losing only 1, which is remarkable for a rookie QB.

Stroud isn’t likely going to outperform the likes of Allen or Mahomes, but it wouldn’t be shocking in the least to see him do better statistically than every other QB in the NFL. He has a tremendous supporting cast, especially at the receiver position.

Once the elite fantasy options like Allen or Mahomes are off the board, it’s time to take Stroud as early as the end of Round 3 in leagues of 12 or more teams. There is no way he lasts past Round 5, so if you want to get in on the Houston QB, plan on doing so early on draft day. He won’t last.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb

Analyzing Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb is making his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in a Monday night game in Pittsburgh in Week 2 last season. It was a horrific injury, and he’ll start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list — missing at least 4 games — so there is some murkiness surrounding his fantasy outlook.

Chubb is still 28 years old, but with the emergence of RB Jerome Ford as an every-down back last season in Chubb’s stead, and Cleveland adding productive RB D’Onta Foreman in free agency, even when Chubb is ready, he’ll have some company to take the pressure off of his surgically-repaired appendage.

Nick Chubb’s ADP: 93.38

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Chubb’s 93.38 ADP in redraft leagues means he should be targeted anywhere in the range of the 8th to 12th round depending on the size of the league. WR Amari Cooper has the top ADP on the Browns at 51.55. Ford’s ADP is 98.38.

Among running backs, Chubb’s ADP puts him 34th at the position, behind Tennessee’s Tyjae Spears (93.20) and the Chargers’ Gus Edwards (88.16). Pittsburgh’s Jaylen Warren (94.22) is 35th and Cincinnati’s Chase Brown (94.55) is 36th.

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Nick Chubb’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 2

Carries | rushing yards: 28 | 170

Rushing touchdowns: 0

Receptions | receiving yards: 4 | 21

Receiving touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft Chubb?

Chubb is a player you’re certainly not going to want to build around like in the past. In previous seasons, Chubb has been relied upon as an RB1 and early-round fantasy pick, but that all changed in Pittsburgh last season with the knee injury.

Now, the Browns have plenty of insurance in the backfield in the event Chubb suffers another injury or he returns not quite to his pre-injury form.

Chubb has been doing full-speed springs, agility work in practice, but he has not appeared in a preseason game and will miss the first 4 games of the regular season.

Plan on drafting at least 2 running backs ahead of Chubb. Don’t touch the Cleveland tailback until at least Round 7 in redraft leagues.

However, he isn’t a bad stash option for fantasy managers. There are some favorable opponents on the schedule in late September to early October, so hopefully he is back at 100 percent by then. However, it’s more than likely he helps fantasy managers way more in the 2nd half of the season, perhaps in Week 11 and beyond — after the Browns’ bye — rather than the early months. Expect coach Kevin Stefanski to be very, very careful with Chubb’s snap count and touches when he is green-lighted to play.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Los Angeles Chargers RB Gus Edwards

Analyzing Los Angeles Chargers RB Gus Edwards’ 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Los Angeles Chargers RB Gus Edwards had a career-best season with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023 and is primed for another solid campaign this season. He came into the league undrafted in 2018 and quickly made his name known, going north of 700 rushing yards in his first 4 seasons before dealing with numerous injuries in 2022. Below, we look at Gus Edwards’ 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, Edwards is expected to take another major step as the main option for what could be a dynamic offense in Los Angeles. Edwards has top-15 running back potential. The versatile back is intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

Gus Edwards’ ADP: 88.16

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Edwards’ 88.16 ADP in redraft leagues puts him in the range of the 8th to 12th round depending on the size of the league, His ADP is best among his offensive teammates — WR Ladd McConkey is next at 90.72.

Among running backs, Edwards’ ADP puts him 31st at the position, behind Washington teammates Austin Ekeler (86.38) and Brian Robinson Jr. (83.20). Tennessee’s Tyjae Spears (93.20) is 32nd, while Pittsburgh’s Jaylen Warren (94.22) is 33rd.

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Gus Edwards’ 2023-24 stats

Games: 17

Carries | rushing yards: 198 | 810

Rushing touchdowns: 13

Receptions | receiving yards: 12 | 180

Receiving touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft Edwards?

Edwards’ fantasy value is difficult to predict this season as he’s still with RB J.K. Dobbins and bound to split carries with former Ravens teammate in L.A. Edwards is the projected starter and had a career-best 13 touchdowns last season, so he may continue to get a good chunk of the goal-line work.

The addition of Dobbins does hurt Edwards’ value slightly because of the split in time. Edwards has also had a downward trend in efficiency. He hit a career-best 198 carries last season but had just 4.1 yards per attempt, the lowest of his career.

Edwards did rank as the 14th-best running back in fantasy last season and played in a career-high 42% of offensive snaps. He’ll likely hover around 40% again this season. A plus for Edwards is that he is more of a receiving threat than Dobbins, making make him a better PPR target.

Draft Edwards above his ADP as his ceiling is better than a good number of receivers in his ADP range. Don’t let him fall out of the 8th round, especially in PPR leagues as he should be the team’s main receiving back.

Considering the rarity of solid backs, Edwards is going to contribute to the Chargers offense and should get good usage. Late in drafts, he could be a steal.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft New York Giants WR Malik Nabers

Analyzing New York Giants WR Malik Nabers’ 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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The Giants selected LSU WR Malik Nabers with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a consensus AP and Sporting News All-American his junior season with the Tigers, catching 89 passes for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns. New York picked him to be a game breaking wideout for QB Daniel Jones. Below, we look at Malik Nabers’ 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering his rookie year, Nabers brings high expectations after an impressive LSU career, averaging 80.5 catches, 1,293 yards, and 8.5 touchdowns in his final two seasons. Despite the Giants’ recent struggles at wide receiver, Nabers could be the player to break that trend. However, his current ADP as a top-50 pick is risky, considering the learning curve many LSU receivers have faced early in their NFL careers. While his talent is undeniable, drafting Nabers requires confidence in his ability to produce immediately.

Malik Nabers’ ADP: 37.42

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Nabers 37.42 ADP in redraft leagues places him in the range of the 3rd to 5th round depending on the size of the league. His ADP is best among the Giants. RB Devin Singletary is next at 82.08.

Among wide receivers, Nabers’ ADP puts him 17th at the position, behind Houston’s WR combo of Stefon Diggs (37.24) and Nico Collins (33.84). Chicago’s DJ Moore ( 37.56) is 18th and Seattle’s DK Metcalf (38.09) is 19th.

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Malik Nabers’ 2023-24 LSU stats

Games: 13

Receptions: 89

Receiving yards: 1,569

Receiving touchdowns: 14

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Where should you draft Nabers?

Nabers enters 2024 with the potential to make a significant fantasy impact. There’s a realistic chance he could push for a 30%-target share out of the gate, which would put him in a prime position to deliver strong fantasy numbers. Volume is crucial in fantasy football, and if Nabers commands that many targets, it’s hard to see him failing.

The question, though, is about his ceiling. Talent-wise, Nabers has the ability to be a top-5 wide receiver. However, that kind of breakout may be tough to achieve with Jones at quarterback — and the potential for Drew Lock to take over if Jones struggles. Quarterback play could cap Nabers’ production, making him a bit of a boom-or-bust option.

Whether you draft Nabers depends on your fantasy philosophy. He’s being taken ahead of more established players, but those players may have limited upside. Nabers, on the other hand, offers a higher ceiling but with more risk. Poor quarterback play could drag him down to a middling WR3, similar to what we saw with talented rookies like Falcons WR Drake London and Jets WR Garrett Wilson in difficult situations.

If the Giants’ offense clicks, Nabers has the potential to exceed his ADP and become a fantasy steal. He’s a high-risk, high-reward option who could stand out with even competent quarterback play.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard

Analyzing Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard has been impressive since exploding onto the scene in 2022 when he rushed for 1,007 yards in his 3rd NFL season. Pollard joined the Titans this offseason after 5 campaigns with the Dallas Cowboys, who made him the 128th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Below, we look at Tony Pollard’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Pollard has rushed for 1,000-plus yards in 2 straight seasons and was a Pro Bowler in 2022. The Memphis product is expected to take a big step in his development as he is projected to be the main contributor in the Titans offense. Pollard could be a top-10 fantasy running back this upcoming season. The versatile running back is intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

Tony Pollard’s ADP: 71.56

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Pollard’s 71.56 ADP in redraft leagues puts him in the range of the 6th to 9th round depending on the size of the league. He has the best ADP among his teammates — WR Calvin Ridley is next at 75.64.

Among running backs, Pollard’s ADP puts him 26th at the position, behind Pittsburgh’s Najee Harris (66.71) and Miami’s Raheem Mostert (64.74) and ahead of Denver’s Javonte Williams (73.43) and the Giants’ Devin Singletary (82.08).

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Tony Pollard’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 17

Carries | rushing yards: 252 | 1,005

Rushing touchdowns: 6

Receptions | receiving yards: 55 | 311

Receiving touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft Pollard?

Pollard’s fantasy value should get a boost given he’s going to be the main weapon in the Titans offense. The question regarding his potential production is: How good will the Titans be at sustaining drives?

Pollard has shown he can be productive, running for more than 5 yards per attempt in 3 of his 5 NFL seasons. He also can be used as a receiving threat, having totaled 39 or more catches in his last 3 seasons. However, Titans QB Will Levis completed less than 60% of his attempts last season. Much of Pollard’s value may hang on Levis’ shoulders.

Pollard should be the main running back option and could see a sizable amount of the targets as well. He’s capable of producing 1,100 rushing yards and numerous scores while also being a strong receiving weapon. Pollard should be a high-usage player and has the upside to be a top-10 fantasy RB this season.

Draft Pollard slightly higher than his ADP given his potential workout in the offense. If the Titans offense can figure things out, he could see north of 1,000 rushing yards with 50 receptions and 8 or more touchdowns as well. That potential is worth targeting, especially in PPR formats. The last 6th to late 7th round should be the hot spot for Pollard.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams

Analyzing Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams had a solid, but not memorable fantasy season last year. On top of that, the Broncos over the past season have made decisions that make Williams’ hold on the backfield worrisome. But if his situation doesn’t change, he is a great pick at his ADP.

Last season, the Broncos found RB Jaleel McLaughlin, who went undrafted and impressed many during the 2023 season, rushing for 410 yards and a TD as Denver’s No. 2 RB. In the most recent draft, the Broncos selected RB Audric Estime out of Notre Dame in the 5th round.

However, Denver rookie QB Bo Nix likes his running backs, and in the 2nd preseason game, Williams saw plenty of action. If he makes it out of camp he will certainly be the main focus in a crowded backfield.

Below, we look at Javonte William’s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Javonte Williams’ ADP: 73.43

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Williams’ 73.43 ADP in redraft leagues puts him in the range of the 7th to 10th round depending on the size of the league. His ADP is the best on Denver. Fellow Broncos WR Courtland Sutton is being drafted at 101.59 and Nix has an ADP of 112.35. Fantasy owners don’t believe this Broncos offense will struggle to score.

Among running backs, Williams’ ADP ranks him 27th at the position. Among other running backs with competitive backfields, Chicago’s D’Andre Swift (62.22) at 21st and Miami’s Raheem Mostert (64.74) at 24th are both getting drafted before Williams.

Williams is behind Tennessee’s Tony Pollard (71.56) and Pittsburgh’s Najee Harris (66.71), and ahead of the Giants’ Devin Singletary (82.08) and Washington’s Brian Robinson Jr. (83.39).

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Javonte Williams’ 2023-24 stats

Games: 16

Carries | rushing yards: 217 | 774

Rushing touchdowns: 3

Receptions | receiving yards: 47 | 228

Receiving touchdowns: 2

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Where should you draft Williams?

If you are in Round 7 of your draft and your starting running backs have already been selected, Williams would be a risky pick with a ton of upside. There were rumors that he may not get through training camp, not based on his failures, just because the coaching staff would keep the new guys they picked.

But right now he is the No. 1 RB on an offense where the quarterback is not known for taking deep shots down the field. Last season, Williams had double-digit carries in all 14 games in a season where Denver was playing from behind — 36% of the plays came when they were trailing. When the game was tied with less than 4 minutes left, the Broncos only ran 2 running plays all season (compared to 5 passing attempts). A more conservative offense with a new QB should boost the opportunities for Denver’s running backs.

When you are picking bench spots, that’s the time to make a dart throw for value. If you can stomach the risk, there is opportunity here. If Williams is cut before the season starts, you certainly should jump to grab Estime, whose upside then would be massive.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White

Analyzing Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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The Raiders selected RB Zamir White in the 4th round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Georgia. His usage spiked from 17 carries his rookie season to 104 carries in his sophomore season. Now, with the departure of RB Josh Jacobs this offseason, White will be thrust into the leading role. Below, we look at Zamir White’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, White finished the 2023 NFL season strong, ranking as the RB9 in full-PPR formats from Weeks 15-18. During that stretch, he logged 84 carries for 397 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his potential as a fantasy RB2. While his limited involvement in the passing game may cap his upside, White’s role as the lead rusher in a run-focused offense provides a solid fantasy floor, especially in non-PPR leagues.

Zamir White’s ADP: 63.13

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

White’s 63.13 ADP puts him in the range of the 6th to 8th round depending on the size of the league. The Las Vegas player with the best ADP is WR Davante Adams (22.50).

Among running backs, White’s ADP puts him 22nd at the position, behind Chicago’s D’Andre Swift (62.22) and New England’s Rhamondre Stevenson (57.02 and ahead of Minnesota’s Aaron Jones (63.16) and Miami’s Raheem Mostert (64.74).

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Zamir White’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 17

Carries | rushing yards: 104 | 451

Rushing touchdowns: 1

Receptions | receiving yards: 15 | 98

Receiving touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft White?

White enters the upcoming fantasy football season with intriguing potential after a strong finish in 2023. As the Raiders’ lead back over the final 4 games, White posted impressive numbers, ranking as the RB9 overall in full-PPR formats. His 84 carries during that span tied for the most in the league, and his 4.7 yards per carry (YPC) suggests he could carry a solid fantasy floor into the upcoming season.

However, White’s limited involvement in the passing game, with just 9 receptions for 60 yards in the final stretch, does cap his upside in full-PPR formats. Despite this, new coach Antonio Pierce’s preference for a ground-heavy offense should work in White’s favor. The presence of star WRs Adams and Jakobi Meyers (108.71 ADP) will likely prevent defenses from stacking the box, further boosting White’s chances for success.

While rookie Dylan Laube (134.43 ADP) could cut into White’s workload on passing downs, White’s projected role in short-yardage and goal-line situations strengthens his fantasy value. Currently being drafted as the RB22, White offers solid value as a low-end RB2 or strong flex option, especially for fantasy managers who prioritize receivers or early picks at QB or TE. Given his volume-driven production, White is a worthwhile pick in the 7th round.

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