In a one-quarterback PPR league, selecting Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 1 overall pick can lead to a dominant fantasy football team, according to Adam Aizer's strategy in a recent mock draft.
Gibbs is expected to dominate touches this year, and since 2023, he has scored at least 25.4 PPR points in five games when David Montgomery, his teammate, missed due to injury. Montgomery has missed six games due to injury in the same period, and Gibbs averaged 32.6 PPR points over a three-game span when Montgomery was injured in 2024.
Aizer's mock draft, part of a 12-part series, features a six-person PPR mock draft where he and four other experts built two teams each. The key to this strategy is to study the approach and not necessarily the players to see if it works for your league.
In Round 2-3, most top-12 consensus receivers will be gone, but Aizer suggests drafting Brock Bowers if he's available. Bowers is expected to be the No. 1 Fantasy tight end this season, ahead of Trey McBride. DeVonta Smith is also a good pick in Round 3, with top-10 upside.
Aizer's team started with the No. 1 running back, No. 1 tight end, and a breakout candidate at receiver, which he believes is a solid foundation. The team also features Marvin Harrison Jr., a receiver who could thrive in Buffalo with Josh Allen.
In the later rounds, Aizer added quarterback play with late picks, including Trevor Lawrence and Jared Goff, both of whom have a CBS Sports Average Draft Position after Round 10. The team also features a strong receiving corps with DeVonta Smith, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Treylon Burks.
Aizer's roster came together nicely at running back, receiver, and tight end, but he still needs quality quarterback play to make it all work. His strategy suggests waiting for quarterback play in the later rounds, when there are plenty of options available.
The success of this strategy will depend on how Gibbs performs, and whether the rest of the team can deliver on their potential. Aizer's mock draft is a useful guide for fantasy football owners looking to build a strong team, but it remains to be seen whether this approach will pay off in real-life drafts.
Source: CBS