Whether you’re a draft strategy hawk or prefer to keep a flexible, open mind throughout the selection process, we can all at least agree that we want to maximize the value with each and every pick.That is the central focus of our “Draft Chasms of Doom” series, where we explore how and when to pivot to and from a position group to maximize your draft value. We do this by comparing players’ value over replacement-level players (VORP) to see who might provide the most upside at each part of the draft.Draft Chasms of Doom: When should you draft your QB | RB | WRWith quarterbacks (in 1QB leagues), the question this year is whether to draft Josh Allen (or one of the other top-tier QBs) early at the expense of an upper-tier wide receiver, running back or even tight end. With only a few exceptions, the value proposition is that you are going to want to concentrate on the RB and WR positions in the early rounds.Running backs and wide receivers are at a premium, because you need more of them than quarterbacks and tight ends (though that’s less so in 2QB and 2TE leagues).For RBs, there are sizeable cliffs to be aware of, most notably early — after the elites Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, and then Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Taylor— and following the RB33. Because of the abyss that comes into play in the mid-30s at RB, grabbing a RB (or two) in the first three tiers is crucial.
Fantasy football draft values for tight ends vary drastically. When should you pick one?
Jake Ciely says to take one of the few elite tight ends if they can be had at a discount or, if not, take a backend TE1 in the late rounds.
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