In Fantasy drafts, picking eighth overall can be a challenge, especially when it comes to the first four rounds. However, one strategy is to focus on a running back and a wide receiver with your first two picks, as advised by a Fantasy expert who drafted Christian McCaffrey and Rashee Rice in the first two rounds of a 3-WR, PPR league.
McCaffrey, considered a high-risk pick due to injury concerns, has the potential to be amazing if he stays healthy. Rice, on the other hand, has been one of the most consistent performers, averaging over 18.5 PPR points per game in his last 17 healthy regular season games.
When drafting with the eighth pick, it's essential to be flexible and consider taking risks, as the expert did with McCaffrey and Rice. This approach allows for balance and flexibility in the draft, especially when it comes to the wide receiver position.
The expert also emphasized the importance of having two Top 26 WRs, which can be challenging to achieve, especially when drafting with the eighth pick. To mitigate this risk, it's crucial to have a list of dependable WRs and try to get two of them.
In the expert's draft, the first four picks were considered risky, with a 30-year-old RB with injury history, two WRs with knee injuries, and an RB dealing with serious off-field allegations. However, the expert felt that the upside of these players outweighed the risk.
The expert's draft included Lamar Jackson, who fell to them in Round 5, and Colston Loveland, who was considered a little early to draft in Round 3. However, the expert was open to drafting Loveland in Round 4.
At tight end, the expert considered Harold Fannin Jr. in Round 6 but ultimately drafted Montgomery instead. Meanwhile, the expert was cautious about drafting Nabers in Round 4 due to his knee injury and the Giants' expected run-heavy offense.
The expert's approach to drafting, which focused on taking risks and being flexible, paid off in the end, resulting in a strong team. However, it remains to be seen how the team will perform in the upcoming season.
Source: CBS
