{"id":26978,"date":"2017-08-13T01:44:01","date_gmt":"2017-08-13T05:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=26978"},"modified":"2017-08-13T18:02:47","modified_gmt":"2017-08-13T22:02:47","slug":"best-fantasy-football-adp-values-by-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2017\/08\/13\/best-fantasy-football-adp-values-by-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Fantasy Football ADP Values By Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

With seasonal league drafts in full swing, fantasy football owners are scouring late round ADP players trying to find the hidden values. The key to an effective fantasy draft is identifying which players carry that huge upside ceiling that could pay off in a fantasy championship.<\/p>\n

Let’s take a close look at the best fantasy values on each team per Average Draft Position (ADP) on MyFantasyLeague<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(All statistics from PlayerProfiler)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best Fantasy Football ADP Values By Team<\/h2>\n

Arizona Cardinals:\u00a0JJ Nelson<\/a><\/strong> (WR)<\/h3>\n

In the Cardinals pass-heavy offense, Nelson provides fantastic value at his 182.4 ADP (WR 69). Teammate Larry Fitzgerald<\/a> <\/strong>is 34 years old and works primarily on the short to intermediate routes. John Brown<\/a> <\/strong>has great speed (4.34 40-yard dash) but carries a litany of injury concerns. Quarterback Carson Palmer<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0ranked fourth and ninth the last two seasons in deep ball attempts, which perfectly suits Nelson’s abilities. He enters his critical third NFL season having caught a touchdown pass in four consecutive games last season.<\/p>\n

Atlanta Falcons: \u00a0Austin Hooper<\/a> <\/strong>(TE)<\/h3>\n

If you are looking for a Kyle Rudolph<\/a>-like\u00a0meteoric tight end riser, it’s\u00a0Austin Hooper<\/a>. Despite limited opportunities in 2016, Hooper ranked fourth last season among all tight ends with 10.0 yards per target. Standing 6’4″ and weighing 254 pounds with a 33 3\/4″ arm length, Hooper will be a critical red zone weapon as defenses focus on Julio Jones<\/a> <\/strong>and Devonta Freeman<\/a>. With former Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>no longer in Atlanta, Hooper will see the largest increase in targets of any starting NFL tight end. He is a top 12 fantasy tight end with a current ADP of 132.6.<\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens: Danny Woodhead<\/a> <\/strong>(RB)<\/h3>\n

With a lot of fantasy uncertainty in Baltimore, the best fantasy value is running back Danny Woodhead<\/a>. He has missed almost two full seasons due to a fractured ankle (2014) and ACL tear (2016). While those injuries have hurt his ADP (64.7), it also means his “mileage” is less than most 32-year-old running backs. In PPR formats, Woodhead is a clear top 12 running back, averaging 79 receptions over his last two full seasons. His competition for backfield touches consists only of Terrance West<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and Javorius Allen<\/a><\/strong>. Woodhead will see work on all three downs, in the two-minute drill, and in the red zone. He is a top 12 PPR running back lock that is currently available in round six of seasonal drafts.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills: \u00a0Tyrod Taylor<\/a><\/strong> (QB)<\/h3>\n

The trade of Sammy Watkins<\/a><\/strong> to the Rams has a limited effect on Tyrod Taylor<\/a>‘s fantasy value. Over the past two seasons, Taylor has still been very productive on a per game basis when Watkins was not in the lineup (RotoViz<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nWith Watkins<\/td>\nWithout Watkins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Games<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fantasy Points<\/td>\n22.5<\/td>\n21.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attempts<\/td>\n27.1<\/td>\n30.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Completions<\/td>\n17.1<\/td>\n18.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards<\/td>\n217.3<\/td>\n191<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Touchdowns<\/td>\n1.47<\/td>\n0.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interceptions<\/td>\n0.42<\/td>\n0.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Taylor ranked seventh with 19.7 fantasy points per game in 2015, and 11th with 18.3 fantasy points per game last season. He is still being drafted outside the top 15 fantasy quarterbacks with a current ADP of 127.6 at QB17. Taylor was first among all quarterbacks with 580 rushing yards and still has a solid receiving corps of the newly-acquired Jordan Matthews<\/a><\/strong>, Anquan Boldin<\/a>, Andre Holmes<\/a><\/strong>, rookie Zay Jones<\/strong>, and tight end Charles Clay<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers: \u00a0Devin Funchess<\/a><\/strong> (WR)<\/h3>\n

If the Panthers follow recent history, 2017 should be a great year. Carolina has alternated winning and losing seasons each year since 2012. If the Panthers are going to rebound, quarterback Cam Newton<\/a><\/strong> will have to produce at a high level. Assuming that occurs, third-year wide receiver Devin Funchess<\/a> will have a breakout season. The 6’4″ 232-pound Michigan product has already earned the starting spot alongside teammate Kelvin Benjamin<\/a><\/strong>. With the Panthers focused on keeping Cam Newton<\/a> healthy, look for an increase in pass attempts to trigger a dramatic increase in Funchess’ 58 targets from last season. His 194.7 ADP makes Funchess virtually free in all seasonal drafts, which equates to the best Panthers’ fantasy value by a wide margin.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears: \u00a0Cameron Meredith<\/a> <\/strong>(WR)<\/h3>\n

The only top team wide receivers getting drafted later than Cameron Meredith<\/a> are Cleveland’s\u00a0Kenny Britt<\/a><\/strong> and whoever is the Jets top receiver. That means Meredith is substantially undervalued given his breakout performance of 2016. He posted five top 10 PPR wide receiver weeks, highlighted by his nine receptions, 130 yards, and one touchdown at Indianapolis in week five. The quarterback turned receiver is firmly entrenched as the Bears top receiving option, and his 10.33 (95th percentile) catch radius<\/a> makes him the perfect red zone threat. Meredith is currently being drafted as the WR39 with an 83.3 ADP.<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Bengals: \u00a0Giovani Bernard<\/a> <\/strong>(RB)<\/h3>\n

The arrival of rookie Joe Mixon<\/strong> has made Giovani Bernard<\/a> the best fantasy football value on the Bengals. Bernard suffered a torn ACL at the end of last season, but has completed an incredibly quick rehab.<\/p>\n

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ICYMI: Giovani Bernard has been the talk of the town in Cincinnati https:\/\/t.co\/pN3kUtGtAe<\/a><\/p>\n

— Cincy Jungle (@CincyJungle) July 29, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n