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RotoPass NFL Draft Fantasy Football Recap
Matthew Berry
April 30, 2024
The Fantasy Football Season Officially Starts Now!
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Keon Coleman (WR-BUF)
The Bills must not have been that sold on Coleman - they exposed him to get poached from them twice - but he does fit as a Gabe David replacement. Coleman can go up and get aspirational out-of-structure passes from Josh Allen, and he should have a large role right away. “Whoever Buffalo takes at wide receiver” was going to be a winner in this draft, no matter who it was.
Ladd McConkey (WR-LAC)
The Chargers only gave up a 27-pick bump early in the third round to secure McConkey’s services with the second pick of the second day, but they did trade up for him. He has a chance to make a connection with Justin Herbert and quickly become the team leader in targets, catches, and receiving yards. This was a plum spot that puts McConkey into consideration as high as #6 in 1QB leagues.
Joe Mixon (RB-HOU)
The NFL told us everything we needed to know about this incoming class of rookie RBs back when free agency started. More than a handful of RBs found themselves in new situations. We even saw some RBs get decent contracts (Saquon Barkley).
Even with so much movement at the position during free agency, dynsasty managers still had to sweat out the draft to see if their incumbent would be getting any backfield competition. Thankfully, one of the more promising free agent deals is looking like a big free agency/NFL Draft winner: Joe Mixon.
Mixon had himself a bit of a resurgent season last year. He played in all 17 games and posted solid production in all facets:
257 rushing attempts
1,034 rushing yards
9 TDs
52 receptions
376 receiving yards
3 receiving TDs
Normally, leaving an offense like the Bengals wouldn’t result in a posotive but landing with the Texans and their offensive weapons could bring exciting things for Mixon.
The loss of Devin Singletary opens he door for Mixon to be the clear RB1 ahead of only Dameon Pierce.
Even if Pierce serves as a complimentary option, Mixon and his dynasty ADP of RB21 feel like a great value for dynasty managers.
Mixon is only 27 years old and his new contract is for three years. Look for him to help stabilize the ground game for CJ Stroud & Co.
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