{"id":18937,"date":"2017-04-24T09:30:32","date_gmt":"2017-04-24T13:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=18937"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:58:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:58:26","slug":"2017-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-position-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2017\/04\/24\/2017-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-position-two\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: Position Two"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having already completed a Fantasy Football mock draft\u00a0from position one, it was time to try my second mock\u00a0from position two. It\u00a0is a\u00a012 team, Points Per Reception (PPR), three wide receiver format. However, this time I changed my initial strategy and selected a wide receiver in the first round.<\/p>\n

The result was a completely different, but overall produced a\u00a0much improved team from the first mock draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(This mock was completed at\u00a0FantasyPros<\/a>\u00a0and was 12 team, Point Per Reception (PPR), three wide receiver format with five bench spots. \u00a0All data taken from\u00a0PlayerProfiler.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

2017 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: Position Two<\/h2>\n

Round 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1<\/td>\nD. Johnson<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nArizona<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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A. Brown<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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WR<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Pittsburgh<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3<\/td>\nL. Bell<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nPittsburgh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nO. Beckham<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nNY Giants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nD. Freeman<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nAtlanta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nE. Elliott<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nDallas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nT.Y. Hilton<\/a><\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nIndianapolis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nJ. Jones<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nAtlanta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nA.J. Green<\/a><\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nCincinnati<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nM. Evans<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nTampa Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nL. McCoy<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nBuffalo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nJ. Howard<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nChicago<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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PICK:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Antonio Brown<\/a>,<\/strong> Pittsburgh
\nReaction:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Given the three wide receiver format, it is important to secure a top overall fantasy receiver. Antonio Brown’s consistently separates him from the rest of the league. While the full point PPR scoring often affects\u00a0the typical draft order, it is still difficult to rationalize picking\u00a0Devonta Freeman<\/a> <\/strong>over Ezekiel Elliott<\/a><\/strong>. The presence of Tevin Coleman<\/a><\/strong> and Freeman\u2019s lack of a contract extension muddy the waters. On the flip side, Chicago running back\u00a0Jordan Howard<\/a> <\/strong>gets drafted in the first round despite having only 29 receptions in 2016.<\/p>\n

Round 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13<\/td>\nJ. Ajayi<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nMiami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nD. Murray<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nTennessee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nM. Gordon<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nLos Angeles Chargers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nD. Hopkins<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nHouston<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nL. Miller<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nHouston<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nM. Thomas<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nNew Orleans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nJ. Nelson<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nGreen Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nD. Bryant<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nDallas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nR. Gronkowski<\/td>\nTE<\/td>\nNew England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nK. Allen<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nLos Angeles Chargers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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23<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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A. Cooper<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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WR<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Oakland<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

24<\/td>\nT. Gurley<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nLos Angeles Rams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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PICK:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Amari Cooper<\/a><\/strong>, Oakland
\nReaction: \u00a0<\/strong>Two drafts, two second round selections of Amari Cooper. No complaints here, as Cooper is one of the best receivers in the league tethered to a young star quarterback in a high pass volume offense. Back-to-back Texans in round two is a terrible decision\u00a0with Tom Savage<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>as their starting quarterback.\u00a0<\/strong>It is a mistake to draft a tight end this early, especially one who is a professional wrestler on the side<\/a>. It makes no sense to take Keenan Allen<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0here when he has played a total of nine games over the last two seasons.<\/p>\n

Round 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
25<\/td>\nD. Baldwin<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nSeattle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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26<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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M. Ingram<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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RB<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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New Orleans<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

27<\/td>\nS. Watkins<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nBuffalo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nT. Pryor<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nWashington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nT. Montgomery<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nGreen Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nA. Jeffery<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nPhiladelphia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/td>\nB. Cooks<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nNew England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>\nD. Thomas<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nDenver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>\nD. Adams<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nGreen Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/td>\nA. Robinson<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nJacksonville<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>\nJ. Edelman<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nNew England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36<\/td>\nE. Sanders<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nDenver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

PICK:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Mark Ingram<\/a>,<\/strong> New Orleans
\nReaction<\/strong>: My least favorite pick of the mock draft, but I felt the need to draft a running back. Allen Robinson<\/a><\/strong> was tempting, and would have giving me three outstanding wide receivers. Ingram should be the goal line back in the Saints offense however, which is always a solid fantasy role. Has Ty Montgomery<\/a> <\/strong>really shown enough to be a third round pick? Justin Forsett<\/a><\/strong> had a good year once as well. Many are wary of Patriots running backs because of the unpredictability and the same should go for their wide receivers as well. Imagine if Denver had a real quarterback?\u00a0 Both Emmanuel Sanders<\/a> <\/strong>(17th<\/sup> in fantasy points per game at 14.2) and Demaryius Thomas<\/a><\/strong> (19th<\/sup>) would be top 12 wide receivers.<\/p>\n

Round 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
37<\/td>\nG. Tate<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nDetroit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/td>\nJ. Landry<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nMiami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/td>\nT. Kelce<\/td>\nTE<\/td>\nKansas City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\nC. Hyde<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nSan Francisco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/td>\nT. Coleman<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nAtlanta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42<\/td>\nB. Powell<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nNew York Jets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/td>\nL. Fitzgerald<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nArizona<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/td>\nA. Rodgers<\/td>\nQB<\/td>\nGreen Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/td>\nA. Luck<\/td>\nQB<\/td>\nIndianapolis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46<\/td>\nC.J. Anderson<\/a><\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nDenver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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47<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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J. Crowder<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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WR<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Washington<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

48<\/td>\nT. Brady<\/td>\nQB<\/td>\nNew England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

PICK:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Jamison Crowder<\/a>,<\/strong> Washington
\nReaction: \u00a0<\/strong>By process of elimination, this needed to be a wide receiver pick. Taking a quarterback or tight end this early is simply a mistake, and the running back difference between rounds four and five is negligible. Crowder is a target magnet in the slot with an accurate high volume passing quarterback in Kirk Cousins<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0If Jordan Reed<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0gets injured again, Crowder\u2019s stats would approach WR2 territory. The temptation is always strong to take a top three quarterback in this round, but it is best to avoid. Rodgers, Luck, and Brady would all need to produce 4,500+ yard and 35+ touchdown years to justify this pick. With players like Derek Carr<\/a><\/strong>, Matthew Stafford<\/a><\/strong>, and Philip Rivers<\/a><\/strong> available five rounds later, it is a huge mistake.<\/p>\n

Round 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
49<\/td>\nM. Crabtree<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nOakland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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50<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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S. Ware<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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RB<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Kansas City<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

51<\/td>\nJ. Reed<\/td>\nTE<\/td>\nWashington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52<\/td>\nE. Lacy<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nSeattle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53<\/td>\nE. Decker<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nNew York Jets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
54<\/td>\nD. Brees<\/td>\nQB<\/td>\nNew Orleans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55<\/td>\nG. Olsen<\/td>\nTE<\/td>\nCarolina<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56<\/td>\nS. Diggs<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nMinnesota<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57<\/td>\nR. Kelley<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nWashington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
58<\/td>\nI. Crowell<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nCleveland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
59<\/td>\nP. Garcon<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nSan Francisco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\nG. Tate<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nDetroit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

PICK:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Spencer Ware<\/a><\/strong>, Kansas City
\nReaction:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Round Five is the polarizing round. After Crabtree, there are legitimate concerns about each of these players. The safest choice is Greg Olsen<\/a><\/strong>, who is a lock for a top five tight end season. However, I still think it\u2019s too early to select a tight end. Golden Tate<\/a> <\/strong>started slow but over his last 11 games he totaled 74 receptions, 943 yards, and four touchdowns. Eric Decker<\/a> <\/strong>could be great value here, if he changes teams. The lead running back in Kansas City will produce an RB1 season, so Spencer Ware was too tempting to pass up when I already have three solid wide receivers.<\/p>\n

Round 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
61<\/td>\nM. Ryan<\/td>\nQB<\/td>\nAtlanta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
62<\/td>\nD. Walker<\/td>\nTE<\/td>\nTennessee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
63<\/td>\nR. Wilson<\/td>\nQB<\/td>\nSeattle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
64<\/td>\nE. Ebron<\/td>\nTE<\/td>\nDetroit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
65<\/td>\nK. Cousins<\/td>\nQB<\/td>\nWashington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
66<\/td>\nL. Blount<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nNew England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67<\/td>\nD. Lewis<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nNew England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
68<\/td>\nC. Meredith<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nChicago<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
69<\/td>\nR. Burkhead<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nNew England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
70<\/td>\nD. Moncrief<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nIndianapolis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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71<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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D. Woodhead<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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RB<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Baltimore<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

72<\/td>\nT. Eifert<\/td>\nTE<\/td>\nCincinnati<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

PICK:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Danny Woodhead<\/a><\/strong>, Baltimore
\nReaction:\u00a0<\/strong> Love getting Woodhead in the sixth round in a murky Baltimore backfield. An 80+ reception season is definitely in his range of outcomes. With Kenneth Dixon<\/a><\/strong> suspended for the first four games of the season, Woodhead could be a PPR RB1. New England running backs fly off the board here, as it\u2019s anyone\u2019s guess who will be the main fantasy point scorer. Hate the Delanie Walker<\/a><\/strong> pick, this could be the year the 33 year old Walker breaks down. Love Cameron Meredith<\/a><\/strong>, just not in Round Six. Need to see more game to game consistency first.<\/p>\n

Round 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
73<\/td>\nB. Marshall<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nNew York Giants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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74<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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T. Riddick<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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RB<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Detroit<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

75<\/td>\nD. Prescott<\/td>\nQB<\/td>\nDallas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
76<\/td>\nC. Coleman<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nCleveland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
77<\/td>\nZ. Ertz<\/td>\nTE<\/td>\nPhiladelphia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
78<\/td>\nG. Bernard<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nCincinnati<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
79<\/td>\nC. Newton<\/td>\nQB<\/td>\nCarolina<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>\nJ. Graham<\/td>\nTE<\/td>\nSeattle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
81<\/td>\nP. Rivers<\/td>\nQB<\/td>\nLos Angeles Chargers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
82<\/td>\nR. Cobb<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nGreen Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
83<\/td>\nB. Roethlisberger<\/td>\nQB<\/td>\nPittsburgh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
84<\/td>\nK. Rudolph<\/td>\nTE<\/td>\nMinnesota<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

PICK:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Theo Riddick<\/a><\/strong>, Detroit
\nReaction:\u00a0<\/strong>No player\u2019s value is more enhanced by a PPR format draft than Theo Riddick. In just ten games last season, he had 53 receptions which ranked sixth among all running backs. Riddick was 12th in receiving yards (371 yds), which followed the 2015 season where he finished second in running back receiving yards (697 yds).The difference between him and Giovani Bernard<\/a> <\/strong>is staggering, yet they are usually drafted in the same round.\u00a0 Cobb could exceed value here, and this is the perfect spot to kick the tires on 33-year-old Brandon Marshall<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Round 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
85<\/td>\nC.J. Prosise<\/a><\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nSeattle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
86<\/td>\nL. Murray<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nMinnesota<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
87<\/td>\nA. Abdullah<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nDetroit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
88<\/td>\nA. Peterson<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nFree Agent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
89<\/td>\nK. Dixon<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nBaltimore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
90<\/td>\nF. Gore<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nIndianapolis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
91<\/td>\nC. Brate<\/td>\nTE<\/td>\nTampa Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
92<\/td>\nC. Sims<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nTampa Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
93<\/td>\nJ. Stewart<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nCarolina<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
94<\/td>\nJ. Charles<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nFree Agent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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95<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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W. Snead<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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WR<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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New Orleans<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

96<\/td>\nJ. Maclin<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nKansas City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

PICK:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Willie Snead<\/a>, New Orleans<\/strong>
\nReaction:\u00a0<\/strong>No Brandin Cooks<\/a><\/strong> in New Orleans, and Willie Snead<\/a> <\/strong>is available in Round Eight? Fantasy Football Larceny! A lot of great picks here and it\u2019s one of the main reasons I like these rounds better than rounds four, five, and six. Prosise should break out this season in PPR formats. With Doug Martin<\/a><\/strong> suspended and a prime cut candidate, Charles Sims<\/a> <\/strong>becomes even more valuable. Jeremy Maclin<\/a><\/strong> is one year removed from 16.3 fantasy points per game and 12 red zone receptions (eighth among all wide receivers).\u00a0 Most people don\u2019t realize he\u2019s only 29 years old and the top receiving option in Kansas City (no, it\u2019s not Tyreek Hill<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Round 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
97<\/td>\nT. Rawls<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nSeattle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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98<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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K. Benjamin<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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WR<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Carolina<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

99<\/td>\nJ. Matthews<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nPhiladelphia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\nP. Perkins<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nNew York Giants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
101<\/td>\nK. Britt<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nCleveland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
102<\/td>\nT. Hill<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nKansas City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
103<\/td>\nD. Johnson<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nCleveland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
104<\/td>\nJ. Hill<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nCincinnati<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
105<\/td>\nD. Martin<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nTampa Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
106<\/td>\nM. Forte<\/td>\nRB<\/td>\nNew York Jets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
107<\/td>\nT. Williams<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nLos Angeles Chargers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
108<\/td>\nD. Jackson<\/td>\nWR<\/td>\nTampa Bay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

PICK:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Kelvin Benjamin<\/a>, Carolina<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reaction:\u00a0<\/strong>We all make a bad pick in our drafts and this was mine. Carolina is primed for a bounce back season, and that could mean Benjamin does as well. He started the season with 13 receptions, 199 yards, and three touchdowns through two games. However, he never totaled over 86 receiving yards again until Week 17, and had a three game stretch during the fantasy playoffs with 49 total receiving yards. The player I should have taken was Jordan Matthews<\/a><\/strong> who is the answer to this quiz:<\/p>\n

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Fantasy Football Quiz: What 4th year WR is averaging 75 receptions and 6.3 TDs per season yet has a current ADP of Round 9?<\/p>\n

— For The Numbers (@OldSchool0909) April 10, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n