Fantasy Football: 2 QB PPR Mock Draft

Aug 13, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) warms up before the start of the game against the New England Patriots in a preseason NFL football game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Fantasy Football 2015: 2 QB PPR Ten Team Mock Draft

Football is finally here and the mock draft season is in full swing. Google “mock draft” and your little fantasy football riddled brain is going to explode with the sheer amount of analysis at your fingertips. It’s infuriating. It’s addictive. It’s everything we love about August. And as you sift through this endless sea of fantasy articles you’ll find one little nugget of fantasy truth: WAIT ON A QUARTERBACK. It seems rational enough. The QB position is as deep as it’s ever been. You obviously don’t want to be the moron that overpays for one. Right?

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Well, not so fast. What happens when a league format goes against everything experts preach? What happens when you simple can’t ignore one of the positions on your team?

Weird things. Weird things happen.

At least that’s what we found when 10 of your favorite Fantasy CPR experts got together for a 10-team 2-QB PRR mock. From Calvin Johnson (who was a consensus top five pick a year ago) going in the third round to ESPN autopick logic, things did in fact get pretty weird.

Here are the results of our mock draft. Do with them as you like. Team’s McKay and Brant were both on autopick. So now we know what teams look like if they take waiting on a QB to the extreme.

Next: Round 1

Round: 1

(1) Team Dash – Le’Veon Bell RB
(2) Team Townsend – Adrian Peterson RB
(3) Team Pelesky – Aaron Rodgers QB
(4) Team Bernstein – Antonio Brown WR
(5) Team Fuqua – Jamaal Charles RB
(6) Team Marteny – Marshawn Lynch RB
(7) Team Matson – Andrew Luck QB
(8) Team McKay – Eddie Lacy RB
(9) Team Nicks – C.J. Anderson RB
(10) Team Brent  – Matt Forte RB

Bear Goggles On

Analysis:

Aaron Rodgers at three and Andrew Luck at seven isn’t going to happen for you, so don’t count on it. And I was shocked to see them go so late in this format. That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if they are the only two quarterbacks to go in the first round – as they are definitely in a tier of their own for the time being. Other than that, the first round is relatively chalk and I don’t see a huge variation of this in any PPR format.

My Pick: C.J. Anderson

Some people are making the case that Anderson could be worth a top five pick. And seeing that he’s currently in place to be the bellcow in a Gary Kubiak offense and still has Peyton Manning handing him the ball, I don’t see any reason not to be optimistic. I can’t lie here though, if Eddie Lacy had slipped to me at eight I would have been ecstatic. Of the consensus top three backs (Peterson, Bell, Lacy) I see him as the one with the highest floor and a considerably high ceiling in Green Bay’s offense.

Who I really wanted: Eddie Lacy, Marshawn Lynch

Best Values: Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Luck, Eddie Lacy

Best Pick: Andrew Luck (1.7)

Next: Round 2

Aug 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back DeMarco Murray (29) during training camp at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Round: 2
(11) Team Brent – DeMarco Murray RB
(12) Team Nicks – Demaryius Thomas WR
(13) Team McKay – LeSean McCoy RB
(14) Team Matson – Dez Bryant WR
(15) Team Marteny – Drew Brees QB
(16) Team Fuqua – Odell Beckham Jr. WR
(17) Team Bernstein – Jordy Nelson WR
(18) Team Pelesky – Rob Gronkowski TE
(19) Team Townsend – Jeremy Hill RB
(20) Team Dash – Julio Jones WR

Call to the Pen

Analysis:

Drew Brees was the lone QB to go in round two and it was surprising to see Peyton Manning slip through it unclaimed. Curiously enough only three quarterbacks went in the first two rounds – making it plausible enough to wait on your QB1 until rounds three through five. Elsewhere, we see Gronk slip to 18th overall, which is an incredible value when you look at the point disparity he will likely provide at the TE position from week to week. I also see Jones as quite the snag at 20th overall, as he’s poised to build on what was a stellar 2014 campaign.

My Pick: Demaryius Thomas

First things first, I REALLY wanted to take Julio Jones here. I am a Falcons fan, so maybe I’m biased. But I currently have him ranked as my WR3, behind only D. Thomas and Antonio Brown. That said, I played it safe here and took the highest targeted receiver in the league. And he should hopefully see an extra look or two come his way with Julius Thomas finding a home in Jacksonville this offseason.

Who I really wanted: Content with my pick. Although Gronk could have arguably been a better value.

Best Values: Drew Brees, Rob Gronkowski, Julio Jones

Best Pick: Rob Gronkowski (2.9)

Next: Round 3

Aug 14, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws during warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Round: 3
(21) Team Dash – Russell Wilson QB
(22) Team Townsend – Calvin Johnson WR
(23) Team Pelesky – Randall Cobb WR
(24) Team Bernstein – Justin Forsett RB
(25) Team Fuqua – Peyton Manning QB
(26) Team Marteny – Mike Evans WR
(27) Team Matson – A.J. Green WR
(28) Team McKay – Alshon Jeffery WR
(29) Team Nicks – T.Y. Hilton WR
(30) Team Brent  – Mark Ingram RB

Beyond the Flag

Analysis:

Wilson and Peyton finally off the board. Great value. Shocking value for a 2QB format. Justin Forsett should prove to be a PPR monster under offensive wizard Marc Trestman – who brought you Matt Forte’s legendary 2014 catchapalooza. I have my doubts about Mike Evans and his new quarterback – especially with Vincent Jackson and a supposedly emerging Austin Seferian-Jenkins in the mix. But they should have to throw plenty. A.J. Green is one of my favorite bounce-back candidates. Don’t forget he was a top-four receiver in 2012 and 2013.

My Pick: T.Y. Hilton

Hilton scares me a little this season. There are a lot of mouths to feed in the Colts offense. Here’s to hoping that Luck continues to chuck the ball at a record-breaking pace. But his floor is relatively high and he should have his blow up weeks. Andre Johnson and Frank Gore continue to come at a better price in my mind though.

Who I really wanted: A.J. Green, Alshon Jeffery, Justin Forsett

Best Values: Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson, A.J. Green, Justin Forsett

Best Pick: Peyton Manning. Everyone is predicting a steep decline in production based off the back end of last season. While that very well may happen, he’s going to be a top three QB until he proves otherwise in my mind. He’s the San Antonio Spurs of quarterbacks.

Next: Rounds 4 & 5

Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team Irvin wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders of the Denver Broncos (10) scores a touchdown in front of Team Carter cornerback Sam Shields of the Green Bay Packers (37) in the 2015 Pro Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Round: 4
(31) Team Brent  – Emmanuel Sanders WR
(32) Team Nicks – Ben Roethlisberger QB
(33) Team McKay – Alfred Morris RB
(34) Team Matson – Matt Ryan QB
(35) Team Marteny – Brandin Cooks WR
(36) Team Fuqua – Cam Newton QB
(37) Team Bernstein – Tony Romo QB
(38) Team Pelesky – Melvin Gordon RB
(39) Team Townsend – Ryan Tannehill QB
(40) Team Dash – Lamar Miller RB

Round: 5
(41) Team Dash – Frank Gore RB
(42) Team Townsend – Tom Brady QB
(43) Team Pelesky – Carlos Hyde RB
(44) Team Bernstein – Philip Rivers QB
(45) Team Fuqua – Kelvin Benjamin WR
(46) Team Marteny – Matthew Stafford QB
(47) Team Matson – Jordan Matthews WR
(48) Team McKay – DeAndre Hopkins WR
(49) Team Nicks – Jimmy Graham TE
(50) Team Brent  – Julian Edelman WR

Analysis:

After seeing just five quarterbacks go in the first three rounds, we saw EIGHT jump off the board in rounds four through five. In 2QB leagues, signal callers generally come off the board in bunches. And as it is with most positional runs, it’s better to be the one starting the trend rather than playing catch-up.

Emmanuel Sanders was a top-five wideout last season. With Julius Thomas out of town, it would be reasonable to see the same number of targets at the very least – if not a slight uptick. His ADP remains an outstanding value at the hand of the low expectations for Manning. Sanders isn’t without risk, but the risk-reward relationship definitely tilts well in his favor. Fuqua caught a bad break with Kelvin Benjamin, who if you haven’t heard, is out for the season with a torn ACL. Just another example of why you NEVER hold your real draft until September.

My Pick(s): Ben Roethlisberger, Jimmy Graham

I was happy to snag who I consider a top five QB in round four. Big Ben is obviously about as streaky as a QB comes, but here’s to hoping that my first three picks can carry me through his down weeks. Jimmy Graham, on the other hand, was a pleasant surprise in round five. Because while he may be in a new system, we know two things; that he’s going get plenty of dump offs over the middle of the field and plenty of red zone looks. Lynch’s presence on the goal line and Wilson’s ability to roll out of the pocket on any given play should give Graham the most attractive coverage’s of his young career.

Who I really wanted: Round four, content. Round Five, content – although I target Frank Gore wherever and whenever I can this year.

Best Values: Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Ryan, Frank Gore, Julian Edelman, Jimmy Graham

Best Pick(s): Round 4, Ben Roethlisberger or Matt Ryan. Your pick. Round 5, Frank Gore.

Next: Rounds 6 thru 8

Aug 14, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) runs with the ball after a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at a preseason NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Round: 6
(51) Team Brent  – Sammy Watkins WR
(52) Team Nicks – Eli Manning QB
(53) Team McKay – Keenan Allen WR
(54) Team Matson – Travis Kelce TE
(55) Team Marteny – Amari Cooper WR
(56) Team Fuqua – Andre Ellington RB
(57) Team Bernstein – Jarvis Landry WR
(58) Team Pelesky – Sam Bradford QB
(59) Team Townsend – DeSean Jackson WR
(60) Team Dash – Allen Robinson WR

Round: 7
(61) Team Dash – Carson Palmer QB
(62) Team Townsend – Andre Johnson WR
(63) Team Pelesky – Latavius Murray RB
(64) Team Bernstein – T.J. Yeldon RB
(65) Team Fuqua – Joseph Randle RB
(66) Team Marteny – Jonathan Stewart RB
(67) Team Matson – Golden Tate WR
(68) Team McKay – Todd Gurley RB
(69) Team Nicks – C.J. Spiller RB
(70) Team Brent  – Joique Bell RB

Round: 8
(71) Team Brent  – Greg Olsen TE
(72) Team Nicks – Ameer Abdullah RB
(73) Team McKay – Tevin Coleman RB
(74) Team Matson – Giovani Bernard RB
(75) Team Marteny – Nelson Agholor WR
(76) Team Fuqua – Vincent Jackson WR
(77) Team Bernstein – Martellus Bennett TE
(78) Team Pelesky – Brandon Marshall WR
(79) Team Townsend – Eric Decker WR
(80) Team Dash – Jeremy Maclin WR

Middle-Round Analysis & Values:

Round 6: Travis Kelce, Sam Bradford

Many people are pegging Kelce as the number two overall tight end behind Gronk. I don’t know if I would take it quite that far yet, but he certainly belongs in that conversation as long as Andy Reid continues to give him opportunities – the talent is clearly there. Bradford has under-produced throughout his career to this point mostly because of injury and has shown glimpses of promise when he’s actually on the field. If he can stay healthy he’s got one hell of an opportunity in Chip Kelly’s fast-paced offense.

Round 7: Carson Palmer, Joseph Randle, Golden Tate

Carson Palmer was a solid QB1 in Bruce Arians vertical offense before going down last season. There’s no reason to think he can’t resume that production. He’s one of my favorite draft targets and his ADP is outstanding. Snag him whenever possible. Randle appears to be in line to inherit the Cowboys offensive line. That alone is enough to warrant the investment. He’s risky, yes. But his ceiling is high. Fuqua paid a great price for him here. Tate has shown he’s one of the leagues most efficient receivers. And if we know two things about the Lions offense it’s that Calvin Johnson will draw double coverage and Matthew Stafford will flirt with leading the league in pass attempts. This all point to another successful campaign for Tate.

Round 8: Greg Olsen, Ameer Abdullah, Martellus Bennett, Vincent Jackson

With the recent injury to Kelvin Benjamin, Olsen’s ADP and value will likely skyrocket. He was Cam Newton’s safety blanket last season and he’ll rely on him more than ever now. Abdullah exploded against the Jets after this mock, so his price in the mock is much cheaper than it will likely be by preseason’s end. He’s already jumped to RB19 and some people are anticipating that his value could be as high as round three before all is said and done. Bennett was a PPR monster last season. With Brandon Marshall out of town and Alshon Jeffery adjusting to his role as top-dog, Bennett should continue to see one of the highest targets per game average among tight ends. Jackson is a cheap investment opposite Mike Evans. Think of his as Roddy White to Julio Jones. He may not finish in the top five, but he could very well squeak into the top-18 at a quarter of the price of the sophomore.

My Pick(s): Eli Manning, C.J. Spiller, Ameer Abdullah

I was thrilled to nab E. Manning as my QB2. He comes with more risk than most would like to admit (let’s not forget he’s led the league in interceptions three times now), but OBJ, Shane Vereen and the return of Victor Cruz give him a more than serviceable arsenal. C.J. Spiller and Ameer Abdullah will serve as a variation between my RB2 and Flex. Both are primed for big PPR seasons in pass-heavy offenses. I encourage targeting both.

Next: Rounds 9 thru 12

Dec 20, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) catches the ball as Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) tackles the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Round: 9
(81) Team Dash – Zach Ertz TE
(82) Team Townsend – Rashad Jennings RB
(83) Team Pelesky – Roddy White WR
(84) Team Bernstein – Doug Martin RB
(85) Team Fuqua – Julius Thomas TE
(86) Team Marteny – Bishop Sankey RB
(87) Team Matson – Shane Vereen RB
(88) Team McKay – Mike Wallace WR
(89) Team Nicks – Larry Fitzgerald WR
(90) Team Brent  – LeGarrette Blount RB

Round: 10
(91) Team Brent  – Isaiah Crowell RB
(92) Team Nicks – Kendall Wright WR
(93) Team McKay – Chris Ivory RB
(94) Team Matson – Ryan Mathews RB
(95) Team Marteny – Jason Witten TE
(96) Team Fuqua – Teddy Bridgewater QB
(97) Team Bernstein – Alfred Blue RB
(98) Team Pelesky – Seahawks D/ST D/ST
(99) Team Townsend – John Brown WR
(100) Team Dash – Charles Johnson WR

Round: 11
(101) Team Dash – Arian Foster RB
(102) Team Townsend – Brandon LaFell WR
(103) Team Pelesky – Devonta Freeman RB
(104) Team Bernstein – Anquan Boldin WR
(105) Team Fuqua – Dwayne Allen TE
(106) Team Marteny – Breshad Perriman WR
(107) Team Matson – Martavis Bryant WR
(108) Team McKay – Kevin White WR
(109) Team Nicks – Danny Woodhead RB
(110) Team Brent  – Torrey Smith WR

Round: 12
(111) Team Brent  – Michael Floyd WR
(112) Team Nicks – Duke Johnson RB
(113) Team McKay – Jordan Cameron TE
(114) Team Matson – Tre Mason RB
(115) Team Marteny – Reggie Bush RB
(116) Team Fuqua – Pierre Garcon WR
(117) Team Bernstein – Texans D/ST D/ST
(118) Team Pelesky – Marques Colston WR
(119) Team Townsend – David Cobb RB
(120) Team Dash – Steve Smith Sr. WR

Best pick of each round & analysis:

Round 9: Larry Fitzgerald

Had Fitzgerald finished the season without injury, he was on pace to finish as a top 15 wideout. With Michael Floyd battling injury and the Cardinals ready to dive back into their aerial attack, he’s a savvy veteran in a high-powered offense. He should post fringe WR2 numbers all season at a WR4 price.

Honorable mentions: L. Blount, R. Jennings, R. White

Round 10: Teddy Bridgewater

Norv Turner, Adrian Peterson, Mike Wallace, Charles Johnson, Kyle Rudolph. The glove may not throw the ball a ton, but when he does he gets it to his target. I like him for a sneaky top-10 QB campaign.

Honorable mentions: Chris Ivory, Kendall Wright, John Brown

Round 11: Arian Foster

Who knows when he comes back. But I’m willing to bet before the playoffs – and that alone is worth a roster stash. Maybe we all forgot about him. Maybe we were all just biding our time. Congrats on team Dash for pulling a fast one. It should pay off when all is said and done.

Honorable mentions: Martavius Bryant, Danny Woodhead

Round 12: Steve Smith Sr.

Another Dash steal. He’s retiring after this season, and if there’s one thing we know about Steve Smith, it’s that he won’t go out quietly. Not to mention Torrey Smith’s departure won’t hurt his value.

Honorable mentions: Pierre Garcon, Jordan Cameron

Next: Rounds 13 thru 17

Jan 11, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) gets past Dallas Cowboys strong safety Barry Church (42) to score a touchdown in the third quarter in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Late round fliers, handcuffs, sleepers, D/STs and Kickers:

Round: 13
(121) Team Dash – Davante Adams WR
(122) Team Townsend – Jonas Gray RB
(123) Team Pelesky – Adam Vinatieri K
(124) Team Bernstein – Allen Hurns WR
(125) Team Fuqua – Victor Cruz WR
(126) Team Marteny – Jay Cutler QB
(127) Team Matson – Joe Flacco QB
(128) Team McKay – Percy Harvin WR
(129) Team Nicks – Delanie Walker TE
(130) Team Brent  – Bills D/ST D/ST

Round: 14
(131) Team Brent  – DeVante Parker WR
(132) Team Nicks – Colin Kaepernick QB
(133) Team McKay – Rams D/ST D/ST
(134) Team Matson – Terrance Williams WR
(135) Team Marteny – Dolphins D/ST D/ST
(136) Team Fuqua – Montee Ball RB
(137) Team Bernstein – Charles Sims RB
(138) Team Pelesky – Jay Ajayi RB
(139) Team Townsend – Andy Dalton QB
(140) Team Dash – DeAngelo Williams RB

Round: 15
(141) Team Dash – Jets D/ST D/ST
(142) Team Townsend – Tyler Eifert TE
(143) Team Pelesky – Jameis Winston QB
(144) Team Bernstein – Marcus Mariota QB
(145) Team Fuqua – Denard Robinson RB
(146) Team Marteny – Darren Sproles RB
(147) Team Matson – David Johnson RB
(148) Team McKay – Stephen Gostkowski K
(149) Team Nicks – Panthers D/ST D/ST
(150) Team Brent  – Steven Hauschka K

Round: 16
(151) Team Brent  – Alex Smith QB
(152) Team Nicks – Justin Tucker K
(153) Team McKay – Robert Griffin QB
(154) Team Matson – Cardinals D/ST D/ST
(155) Team Marteny – Mason Crosby K
(156) Team Fuqua – Broncos D/ST D/ST
(157) Team Bernstein – Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE
(158) Team Pelesky – Owen Daniels TE
(159) Team Townsend – Vikings D/ST D/ST
(160) Team Dash – Cody Parkey K

Round: 17
(161) Team Dash – Buck Allen RB
(162) Team Townsend – Connor Barth K
(163) Team Pelesky – Michael Crabtree WR
(164) Team Bernstein – Dan Bailey K
(165) Team Fuqua – Matt Prater K
(166) Team Marteny – Jaelen Strong WR
(167) Team matson – Matt Bryant K
(168) Team McKay – Nick Foles QB
(169) Team Nicks – Eddie Royal WR
(170) Team Brent  – Derek Carr QB

Next: Final Results

Final Results

Now we want to hear from you. Cast your vote below for who you feel drafted the best team, and post your thoughts in the comment section at the bottom of the page.

The team rosters are below for your reference.

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