FantasyPros - ULTIMATE Fantasy Football Draft Q&A: Last-Minute Rankings, Sleepers & Strategy (Ep. 2172)

Puka will not miss time or go on the exempt list because the NFL's handling of Josh Jacobs suggests they have investigated Puka and found nothing damning enough for PR action.

Agrees with Derek's assessment on Puka's status.

Chase is the preferred pick over Bijan due to worries about Tua's performance and Atlanta's quarterback play potentially dragging down Bijan's production.

Lamar should be shopped before James Cook if a strong return like a 2027 first is available, given the user's rebuild status and thin roster.

Montgomery, Parker Washington, and Christian Watson are the standout targets in this tier, while he is cooling on Bigs due to Jacksonville's backfield uncertainty.

Keeping Walker in round five and McMillan in round nine is better than keeping Bijan in round one, despite McMillan's toe concerns.

Agrees that Walker and McMillan are the preferred keepers over Bijan in round one, unless Bijan falls to the back half of the first.

The roster is brilliant and deep; trading Etienne and Goddard for Loveland is a recommended upgrade.

Agrees the team is strong and supports trading Etienne and Goddard for Loveland to capitalize on running back depth.

The roster is too strong to sacrifice assets for a top tight end; accept matchup-based play and add a speculative option like Ferguson.

The Lions will be a top fantasy offense due to indoor games, a new OC, and a weak schedule; Goff is a great value at QB13.

Do not drop Coleman or Demercado for Chase Brown's handcuff; Chase is healthy and in a contract year, and Walker's swelling report is dubious.

Agrees against dropping valuable depth backs for a handcuff; Keaton Mitchell is the only candidate to drop due to his standalone role.

Draft Gibbs at pick two if Allen is gone; avoid Lamar at cost and target Hurts or Dart later.

Keep Dart for his rushing upside and ceiling in a six-point format; only consider Willis as a comparable alternative.

Trade Evans and Likely for Loveland or Bowers to address tight end; delay a quarterback upgrade until mid-season to exploit market inefficiencies.

The trade is insufficient; LaPorta requires a top-three player or additional assets, and trading Stroud risks losing significant upside.

Parker Washington and Christian Watson are superior to JMO due to JMO's reliance on Petzing and his unclear WR1 role in Detroit.

Lloyd is a top-20 RB if Jacobs is out; his emergence alongside Brooks supports a zero RB strategy in 2026.

Agrees that Lloyd and Brooks' emergence makes zero RB more viable, suggesting zigging while others zag on early RB runs.

Stacking Dart and Likely is not a priority outside best ball; Likely has top-five TE upside next year if he secures the number two role.

Start Lloyd over Dowdle due to his clear workload of 15-20 touches and lack of backfield competition.

Caleb is preferred over Lawrence due to Jacksonville's brutal schedule; start Etienne over Bigsby in Week 1 even if not fully healthy.

Hold the roster as is; only consider trading Price for Washington if necessary, and avoid targeting Michael Wilson.

Drop Moore over Johnson as Kolar is expected to lead the Chargers in tight end targets; Moore's value has declined significantly.

Puka is the clear choice over Waddle at pick four in full PPR formats.

Harrison Jr. is the preferred pick over Coker and Wondale, though both are liked as secondary options.

Bryce Young is the preferred choice over Brissett and Beck based on his late-season performance.

Agrees with selecting Bryce Young over Brissett and Beck.

The trade is favorable given the user's depth and the high value of the 2027 first and second-round picks.

Do not chase tight ends early; target value picks like Likely, Kincaid, or Kittle later and use Draft Intel to anticipate draft runs.

Prioritize elite onesie positions like Hurts and Loveland in an eight-team league; the condensed pool still demands top-tier assets at scarce positions.

The draft is a B+; Purdy and Fanning were taken too early in rounds six and seven, and another WR or RB would have been better.

Parker Washington is a mid-to-late fifth round pick, but can be justified at the back of the fourth if RB2 options are weak.

Do not draft QBs early in six-point passing TD leagues; value options like Love, Purdy, Stafford, Goff, and Prescott are available later.

Walker remains his 13th overall pick; he will not adjust the ranking based on a single offhand swelling report.

Swift is the clear lead back; the non-guy's injury ensures he won't expand his role beyond last year's usage.

Do not drop Allgeier for Willis; Allgeier could start Week 1 and has flex value, while Willis can be acquired elsewhere.

Drop Allgeier for Willis; Allgeier is ranked RB49 and is a fringe flex, making Willis the better acquisition.

Start Josh Allen; both he and the Texans defense can produce points simultaneously, so there's no conflict.

Devalue QB and TE in large leagues; sacrifice those positions to build depth at RB and WR.

Pick up Pollard, but avoid dropping two players to acquire him and Spears; evaluate bench spots first.

The draft is an A; the roster construction with Maye, Murray, and strong skill players aligns perfectly with his rankings.

Kelce is the superior bench option over Ferguson; Kelce has top-five upside while Ferguson is a fringe third option.

The trade is insufficient and depletes the roster; Gibbs' owner is seeking elite packages like Barkley and Nabers.

Package Bucky and Hubbard for an upgrade; offer two of Swift, Hubbard, and Irving to maximize return through choice.

Drop the Raiders defense, Freiermuth, and Washington; add Shedeur Sanders and skill position depth instead of hoarding defenses and TEs.

The trade is acceptable but could be improved by upgrading Dowdle; evaluate the bench for further moves.

Linear drafts are flawed; find a new league or deprioritize QB/TE and wait on those positions to build depth.

Agrees linear drafts are problematic and advises waiting on QB/TE to secure skill position depth.

Do not switch to pick eight; stay in the top three to secure a stud due to a tier break after pick six.

Draft RBs early in standard leagues; they will go quickly, and players like Henry may offer value later.

Draft QBs late unless Dart falls to round 10 or Hurts is available in rounds 6-7; build a two-man room with Goff, Mayfield, Schaub, or Willis and skip defense.