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Although the early rounds get all the attention, the middle rounds are where fantasy football leagues are often won and lost. For example, in 2023 Mike Evans, Evan Engram, Brandon Aiyuk and Raheem Mostert had terrific seasons that started as middle-round draft selections.
When looking for the best middle-round options, I typically target players from these groups:
Running backs who are part of an unsettled backfield and have a significant role in the passing game. These players have a solid floor due to their receiving work, and they possess upside on the potential of emerging as their team’s top rusher.
Wide receivers or tight ends who are one of the top-two targets in an offense that could take a step forward. The target share for these players supports their floor, and they have breakout potential if their offense really clicks.
3. Quarterbacks who score plenty of points with their legs. These men can post massive fantasy totals by having respectable passing seasons.
Now that you understand where I’m coming from, here are my favorite middle-round targets (Yahoo! ADP picks 61-120) this year.
Picks 61-70
WR Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs
Rice emerged as the Chiefs’ No. 1 wide receiver when he produced 577 yards in his final eight games of 2023. Sure, he will have to share targets with Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown (when he returns from injury), but there also should be a significant recovery from Patrick Mahomes, whose passing statistics dropped by 1,067 yards and 14 TDs last year.
TE Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills
The loss of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis has turned the Bills WR room upside down, leaving Kincaid as Josh Allen’s most reliable target. The 2023 first-round pick could lead Buffalo in catches.
Picks 71-80
TE Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons
I don’t believe that Pitts, or any player, could overcome the horrendous QB play in Atlanta over the past two seasons. The jump from Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke to Kirk Cousins is enormous, which…
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Publish date : 2024-08-21 15:01:50
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