Fantasy Football: Best and worst value picks by round (1-8)

By Ben Grivas | Jul 29, 2020

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Chris Godwin #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his run in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 23: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) during the first half of an NFL preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Bucs on August 23, 2019, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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Best: Chris Godwin – ADP 20 (2.08)

I don’t see how last year’s WR2 isn’t being valued in the same tier as Tyreek Hill and DeAndre Hopkins, who are first round picks in ADP. With Tom Brady’s love for his slot receivers, Godwin is lined up for another good year. My best guess as to why he falls in drafts is that most people don’t want to start WR-WR, meaning they’re more likely to reach on a running back and fade the receiver with the least name recognition. This makes Godwin a screaming value at 20th overall.

Other Contenders: Kenyan Drake (2.01), Aaron Jones (2.07)

Worst: Austin Ekeler – ADP 15 (2.03)

Ekeler’s new offense is a major blow to what was a very valuable running back last year in PPR formats. Tyrod Taylor won’t checkdown nearly as much as Philip Rivers, and Ekeler just isn’t a goal line back. He’ll receive a few more carries, but less receptions and touchdowns. He shouldn’t be the best running back on your team, and there are much better options for your second pick.

Other Contenders: Nick Chubb (2.05), Patrick Mahomes (2.09)

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