DRAFT GRADES

A- Run CMC

After receiving a favorable draft slot (No. 4 overall), Run CMC had a wonderful showing. The team is particularly deep at the running back position, as Christian McCaffrey and Miles Sanders are expected to combine for the highest point total of all starting RB groups in the league. Run CMC are predicted to finish 1st in “THE” League (TM) with a mark of 13-2 (2,247 points).

Best Pick - What a nice late-round value for Run CMC, who selected McKissic at No. 172, about four rounds later than his ADP of 130. Following a season in which he rushed for 365 yards and 1 TD and snagged 80 passes for 589 yards and 2 TDs, totaling 151 fantasy points, McKissic is projected to score 112 fantasy points with the Football Team. That makes him a valuable No. 4 RB for this squad.

Going out on a Limb - It seems everyone is a self-anointed fantasy expert these days, so there's no telling where you got the idea to draft Smith in the 9th round, about 30 picks earlier than his ADP of 130. Projected to score 120 fantasy points this season with the Patriots, he will aim to match last year when he snagged 41 balls for 448 yards and 8 TDs over 14 games, posting 120 fantasy points. Smith will slot in as the No. 2 TE for Run CMC, based on projections.

B+ Mother Tucker

A masterful draft-day performance by the GM of Mother Tucker turned the No. 7 overall pick into a projected 2nd-place finish. After picking up multiple Rams in the early rounds (Cooper Kupp and Darrell Henderson Jr.), Mother Tucker are predicted to finish 12-3 (2,256 points) in “THE” League (TM).

Biggest Steal - Mother Tucker notched a great early value when they picked up Mahomes at No. 31, about 14 slots later than his ADP of 17. After a season in which he threw for 4,740 yards and 38 TDs with 6 INTs and racked up 308 yards and 2 TDs, totaling 380 fantasy points, Mahomes is projected to score 442 fantasy points with the Chiefs. That makes him a valuable No. 1 QB for this squad.

Regression Candidate - Of the 15 players selected by Mother Tucker, Bernard ought to take the biggest step back from last year among the players on the offensive side of the ball. Following a season in which he ran for 416 yards and 3 TDs and caught 47 passes for 355 yards and 3 TDs, totaling 135 fantasy points, Bernard is projected to score 119 fantasy points with the Buccaneers, a 12% decline. That makes him the No. 4 RB for this squad.

B Pop Lockett Drop It

Cooper Trooper turned a solid draft slot (No. 6 overall) into a modest performance. The team is particularly deep at running back, as Alvin Kamara and Najee Harris are slated to combine for the 2nd-highest point total of all starting RB groups in the league. Cooper Trooper are predicted to finish 11-4 (2,204 points), which would place them 4th in “THE” League (TM).

Biggest Steal - What a nice late-round value for Cooper Trooper, who got Meyers in the 14th round, about three rounds later than his ADP of 127. After a season in which he racked up 59 catches for 729 yards in 12 games, totaling 113 fantasy points, Meyers is projected to score 192 fantasy points with the Patriots. That makes him a valuable No. 3 WR for this squad.

Going out on a Limb - There are millions of self-declared fantasy experts these days, so there's no telling where you got the idea to draft Sermon at No. 67, about 15 picks earlier than his ADP of 82. Sermon is projected to score 175 fantasy points this season with the 49ers. According to projected points, Sermon will slot in as the No. 3 RB for Cooper Trooper to begin the season.

B Kittles taste the 🌈

Although they drew the No. 9 overall selection, Sony Michelle didn't flinch, building a roster capable of beating any team in “THE” League (TM). Sony Michelle are predicted to finish with a record of 12-3 (2,176 points), placing them 3rd.

Biggest Steal - What a nice late-round value for Sony Michelle, who picked up Parker at No. 177, about four rounds later than his ADP of 130. Coming off a season in which he hauled in 73 balls for 903 yards and 4 TDs, totaling 135 fantasy points, Parker is projected to score 186 fantasy points with the Dolphins. That makes him the No. 5 WR for this squad.

Stretch Pick - You may have gotten a bit ahead of yourself when making the decision to draft Claypool with the 9th pick of the 5th round, about 18 spots earlier than his ADP of 75. Perhaps you're onto something, though. Projected to score 205 fantasy points this season with the Steelers, he appears set to outperform his rookie year when he grabbed 62 balls for 873 yards and 9 TDs, earning 184 fantasy points. Claypool will slot in as the No. 2 WR for Sony Michelle, based on projections.

B Washington [Redacted]

Washington [Redacted] are not a team for the ages, but they could potentially be playoffs-bound if things go their way. After picking No. 12 overall, the team is projected to land in 8th place in “THE” League (TM). Washington [Redacted] are in store for a mark of 5-10 (2,173 points) with the current roster.

Best Pick - Washington [Redacted] netted a nice early-round bargain in choosing Murray in the 5th round, about 16 spots later than his ADP of 44. After a season in which he threw for 3,971 yards and 26 TDs with 12 interceptions and accumulated 819 yards and 11 TDs, totaling 391 fantasy points, Murray is projected to score 416 fantasy points with the Cardinals. That makes him a valuable No. 1 QB for this squad.

Stretch Pick - We're going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you took an important call right before the selection of Robinson at No. 37, about 19 picks earlier than his ADP of 56. Projected to score 219 fantasy points this season with the Jaguars, he'll attempt to perform similarly to his rookie year when he ran for 1,118 yards and 7 TDs and grabbed 54 balls for 366 yards and 3 TDs, earning 226 fantasy points. According to projected points, Robinson will slot in as the No. 3 RB for Washington [Redacted] to begin the season.

B Hunting Party

The sign of a great GM? Turning a bottom-half draft slot into top-half results. Such was the case with Sam's Standout Team, which flipped its No. 11 overall pick into a projected 5th-place finish in “THE” League (TM). Sam's Standout Team are predicted to put up a total of 2,152 points based on the current roster, which would result in a 9-6 record.

Best Pick - Sam's Standout Team scored a great late-round value when they picked up Samuel at No. 158, about four rounds later than his ADP of 124. Following a season in which he grabbed 77 passes for 851 yards and 3 TDs, totaling 174 fantasy points, Samuel is projected to score 186 fantasy points with the Football Team. That makes him the No. 5 WR for this squad.

Stretch Pick - Everyone fancies themselves a fantasy expert nowadays, so there's no telling what led you to select Boyd with the 2nd pick of the 6th round, about two rounds earlier than his ADP of 100. You might be onto something, though. Projected to score 186 fantasy points this season with the Bengals, he appears poised to outperform last year when he grabbed 79 balls for 841 yards and 4 TDs, posting 153 fantasy points. Based on projected points, Boyd will slot in as the No. 6 WR for Sam's Standout Team to begin the season.

B- Boba Feta Cheese

Boba Feta Cheese are no super team, but they could potentially reach the playoffs assuming things break in their favor. After picking No. 8 overall, the team is predicted to land in 7th place in “THE” League (TM). Behind multiple Chiefs in the early rounds (Tyreek Hill and Clyde Edwards-Helaire), Boba Feta Cheese are in store for a mark of 6-9 (2,156 points) with the current roster.

Biggest Steal - Boba Feta Cheese netted an outstanding late-round value with the pick of Callaway with the 8th pick of the 13th round, about three rounds later than his ADP of 118. After a rookie season in which he caught 21 balls for 213 yards in 8 games, totaling 32 fantasy points, Callaway is projected to score 177 fantasy points with the Saints. That makes him the No. 5 WR for this squad.

Stretch Pick - You must know something we don't. We're not sure why else you would choose Jeudy with the 5th pick in the 6th round, about 20 slots earlier than his ADP of 85. Then again, maybe you're onto something. Projected to score 214 fantasy points this season with the Broncos, he seems poised to outperform his rookie year when he hauled in 52 balls for 856 yards and 3 TDs, posting 132 fantasy points. According to projected points, Jeudy will slot in as the No. 3 WR for Boba Feta Cheese to begin the season.

B- George Busch Light

If George Busch Light handles adversity during the season the way they did in this draft, it's going to be a long year. Picking No. 10 overall, they were clearly overmatched. Behind multiple Cowboys in the early rounds (CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper), George Busch Light are predicted to finish 9th in “THE” League (TM) with a record of 5-10 (2,127 points).

Biggest Steal - George Busch Light scored a great late-round bargain when they selected Lindsay in the 13th round, about two rounds later than his ADP of 128. After a season in which he accumulated 502 yards and 1 TD on 118 attempts in 11 games, totaling 63 fantasy points, Lindsay is projected to score 109 fantasy points with the Texans. That makes him a valuable No. 3 RB for this squad.

Going out on a Limb - You may have gotten a bit ahead of yourself when deciding to select Harris in the 5th round, about 12 spots earlier than his ADP of 70. Perhaps you're onto something, though. Projected to score 204 fantasy points this season with the Patriots, he looks set to surpass last year when he carried 137 times for 691 yards and 2 TDs in 10 games to earn 89 fantasy points. Based on projections, Harris will slot in as the No. 2 RB for George Busch Light to begin the season.

C+ I Got Bills I Gotta Play

Pig with the Pigskin parlayed a solid draft slot (No. 2 overall) into a respectable performance. Pig with the Pigskin are projected to finish 9-6 (2,123 points), which would place them 6th in “THE” League (TM).

Best Pick - What a great late-round value for Pig with the Pigskin, who got Beasley in the 15th round, about five rounds later than his ADP of 123. After a season in which he racked up 82 receptions for 967 yards and 4 TDs, totaling 167 fantasy points, Beasley is projected to score 178 fantasy points with the Bills. That makes him the No. 6 WR for this squad.

Reach Pick - You might have been a bit overeager when deciding to select Higgins in the 5th round, about 23 picks earlier than his ADP of 73. Granted, you may be onto something? Projected to score 212 fantasy points this season with the Bengals, he seems set to improve upon his rookie year when he caught 67 passes for 908 yards and 6 TDs to post 161 fantasy points. Based on projections, Higgins will slot in as the No. 3 WR for Pig with the Pigskin to begin the season.

C Damon Barhorst's Cool Team

Despite drawing the No. 5 overall pick, Damon Barhorst's Cool Team drafted a roster that may struggle to earn wins. Opponents will enjoy defeating them frequently, as this team is projected to finish 10th in “THE” League (TM). Behind multiple Vikings in the early rounds (Dalvin Cook and Justin Jefferson), Damon Barhorst's Cool Team are projected for a record of 3-12 (2,110 points).

Best Pick - What a great late-round bargain for Damon Barhorst's Cool Team, who picked up Moore in the 14th round, about three rounds later than his ADP of 130. Moore is projected to score 188 fantasy points with the Jets, which makes him a valuable No. 4 WR for this squad.

Stretch Pick - Are you willing to reveal your source? We'd love to know what prompted the selection of Edwards in the 4th round, about three rounds earlier than his ADP of 87. Then again, maybe you're onto something? Projected to score 212 fantasy points this season with the Ravens, he seems set to improve on last year when he carried 144 times for 723 yards and 6 TDs, earning 124 fantasy points. According to projections, Edwards will slot in as the No. 3 RB for Damon Barhorst's Cool Team to begin the season.

D King Henry's Royal Army

Whoever is running The Todd Father should hang on to their day job after turning the top overall pick into the worst projected record in “THE” League (TM). The Todd Father are predicted to finish in 12th place at 2-13 (2,025 points).

Best Pick - The Todd Father notched a great late-round value when they chose Shepard in the 13th round, about two rounds later than his ADP of 129. After a season in which he caught 66 balls for 656 yards and 3 TDs in 12 games, totaling 130 fantasy points, Shepard is projected to score 188 fantasy points with the Giants. That makes him the No. 5 WR for this squad.

Reach Pick - Did you lose a bet? We're not sure why else you would choose Michel with the 12th pick in the 6th round, about three rounds earlier than his ADP of 110. Then again, you could be onto something? Projected to score 100 fantasy points this season with the Rams, he appears poised to surpass last year when he carried 79 times for 449 yards and 1 TD over 8 games to earn 72 fantasy points. Based on projections, Michel will slot in as the No. 4 RB for The Todd Father to begin the season.

D Nick's Chubb

Nick's Chubb was handed a solid draft position, and they fumbled it away. Even though they had the No. 3 overall pick, they're projected to finish 11th in “THE” League (TM). Behind multiple Browns in the early rounds (Nick Chubb and Baker Mayfield), Nick's Chubb are looking at a final record of 3-12 (2,034 points).

Best Pick - Nick's Chubb netted a tremendous late-round value with the selection of Fournette in the 10th round, about 22 slots later than his ADP of 96. Following a season in which he ran for 367 yards and 6 TDs and had 36 receptions for 233 yards in 12 games, totaling 114 fantasy points, Fournette is projected to score 161 fantasy points with the Buccaneers. That makes him a valuable No. 3 RB for this squad.

Reach Pick -You must have stepped away from the draft, right? This had to be an autopick. That's the only explanation for drafting Mayfield in the 2nd round, about eight rounds earlier than his ADP of 122. Then again, perhaps you're onto something? Projected to score 340 fantasy points this season with the Browns, he appears poised to take a step forward from last year when he threw for 3,563 yards and 26 TDs with 8 interceptions to earn 256 fantasy points. Mayfield will slot in as the No. 1 QB for Nick's Chubb, based on projections.