Stack Attack + Fantasy Blind Spots
Favorite stacks on today’s fantasy football podcast! Andy, Mike, and Jason each pick a QB/WR stack to target in 2023 fantasy football drafts. Plus, other player outlooks and a new edition of Best Ball Breakdown! Manage your redraft, keeper, and dynasty fantasy football teams with the #1 fantasy football podcast. — Fantasy Football Podcast for June 29th, 2023.
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Summary:
QB/WR stack strategy for 2023 fantasy football drafts 05:25
- Considering the current average draft position (ADP) is crucial for selecting a quarterback-wide receiver stack this year.
- Stacking high-performing quarterbacks like Josh Allen with their corresponding wide receivers can be tempting but would require using high draft picks.
- An alternative approach is to target a stack that is easier to pull off, such as the Cooper Kupp–Matthew Stafford stack.
- Cooper Kupp‘s ADP allows for some flexibility, as he can often be drafted in the middle or late first round.
- Matthew Stafford, on the other hand, is currently ranked as the 24th quarterback, making him a low-cost option.
- By selecting Kupp early and then grabbing Stafford later, fantasy managers can efficiently execute this stack strategy.
“That you can sometimes get him late in the first round, usually the middle of the first round. And so there’s there’s a wide area to grab him depending on where you, you know, are drafting and then Stafford is free.” 06:50
The value of QB/WR stacks in fantasy football 08:59
- QB/WR stacks can provide consistent points on a weekly basis.
- The Tyreek Hill and Tua Tagovailoa stack is a valuable option due to Hill’s known production and Tagovailoa’s potential.
- The wide receiver position offers reliable options like Cup, Jefferson, and Diggs.
- Stacking known commodities like Tyreek Hill can ensure consistent points each week.
“When you stack Tyreek with a quarterback, good things happen on that week, but for those two, you don’t lose those weeks.” 10:16
The versatility of stacking strategies in fantasy football 11:15
- While QB/WR stacks can be valuable, it’s not necessary to target a stack in every draft.
- Different strategies, such as early or late-round picks, can be successful in fantasy football.
- The flexibility of stacking allows for various approaches to team building.
“You can win fantasy a number of different ways… You can win both ways.” 15:13
The impact of stacking in best ball and redraft leagues 15:42
- Stacking is widely accepted as beneficial in best ball leagues.
- Research suggests that even in redraft leagues, stacking can provide an advantage.
- Stacks contribute to higher scoring outputs, increasing the overall value of a team.
“Even if the players score the exact same amount of points, the fact that the variation comes with higher outputs together, it is actually a value in redraft to have a stack.” 16:10
QB/WR Stacks in Fantasy Football 16:16
- Stacking refers to pairing a quarterback with one of his wide receivers in fantasy football drafts.
- It is not recommended to reach for players just to complete a stack.
- However, if you have two quarterbacks with similar average draft positions and one of them is paired with your wide receiver, it can be advantageous to grab that stack.
“Yeah, you don’t go and take a knife right into your draft strategy. Not at all. You don’t reach a round or two ahead of ADP.”
Lamar Jackson‘s Stack 16:51
- Lamar Jackson is a quarterback who could be a top-three pick in fantasy football drafts.
- If you have Jackson, pairing him with tight end Mark Andrews is a valuable stack.
- When choosing between players in the same tier, it might be worth selecting the one with a correlation to your quarterback for potential upside.
“It wouldn’t surprise me if Lamar Jackson. Now, the stack for Lamar, if it’s not Mark Andrews, it’s not, it’s not going to be. It’s Mark Andrews. It is Mark Andrews.”
Pros and Fun of Stacking 17:29
- Stacking can be a fun and enjoyable way to play fantasy football.
- Mike made a dynasty trade based partly on the enjoyment of having a stacked team.
- When there is an opportunity to build a team with a stack and it aligns with the mathematical upside, it can be an attractive draft strategy.
“From a fun perspective, I enjoy it when my team is built that way… It can be a really attractive draft strategy if you just don’t force it.”
Relevance of Jerick McKinnon in Kansas City 20:02
- Jerick McKinnon, a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, has not been talked about enough during the offseason.
- He played a significant role in the team’s success and was productive towards the end of last year.
- McKinnon could be a value pick in late rounds, especially in best ball formats.
“The question is about the relevance of Jerick McKinnon after the strong finish to last year… He was successful… depending on how it shakes out, I would take a late-round flyer on Jarek for sure.”
Adam Thielen‘s Fantasy Outlook 31:01
- Adam Thielen had 650 yards receiving last season.
- There is some uncertainty about Thielen’s performance in the upcoming season.
- The speaker predicts a strong start to the year for Thielen, but doubts his productivity in the second half.
“I’m excited for a spurt from Adam Thielen in the beginning of the year. I’m not as excited about the back half of the year where he has perennially disappeared.”
Allen Robinson‘s Value 33:00
- Allen Robinson‘s dynasty trade value is very low.
- The speaker jokingly compares it to being in the range of a dirty diaper.
- No offers have been received for Robinson.
James Cook‘s Potential 35:07
- The speaker believes that James Cook is a “mega sleeper” in fantasy football.
- They discuss Cook’s potential to take over as the primary running back for the team.
- The speaker mentions Cook’s explosive plays and ability as a check-down option.
“I think James Cook can run away with the job.”
Damien Harris and James Cook 35:41
- The speaker evaluates the potential roles of Damien Harris and James Cook on the team.
- They suggest that Harris could be the number one running back with Cook used as a change of pace back.
- Alternatively, if Cook is given the opportunity, they believe he will excel.
“Or James Cook is the guy that they drafted in the second round to be their starter and they brought in Damien Harris to back him up.”
Buffalo Bills‘ Running Backs 37:48
- The speaker highlights the lack of consistency in fantasy production from Buffalo Bills‘ running backs in recent years.
- They mention the low rankings of Bills’ running backs in total fantasy points.
- The speaker notes that Damien Harris was immediately picked up by the Bills due to his previous success against them.
“I mean, it was not surprising at all to see the bills immediately scoop up Damien Harris, who they played twice a year for a few years and Damien Harris made them look foolish on multiple occasions.”
“Bills running backs have ranked 26th, 23rd, 30th, 30th, 31st in total fantasy points.”
Running back value in AFC East 38:20
- James Cook is the secondary option in a team with potential value like Damien Harris 38:20
“Yeah, you have some teams that are going to be very good in the AFC East, who’s running back rooms right now, are not. I mean, these two players are the eighth and 10th round Damien Harris and James Cook, they’re both potential values.”
Dalvin Cook‘s uncertainty and Miami’s starter 38:45
- There is uncertainty around Dalvin Cook‘s future, and he could potentially move to New York 39:11
- Miami’s starting running back position is uncertain as well 39:02
“No, Rehemos is their starter. Nope. I mean, yes, he is. Nope. It’s AJ. Jeff Wilson is. You don’t need him to, you don’t need AJ to be the depth chart starter to do everything you think he can do.”
Best Ball Breakdown: Round 5 ADP price check 39:43
- The hosts discuss players in the range of picks 49 to 60 in Best Ball Drafts 40:00
- Joe Mixon and Marquise Brown are players they target in this range 41:00
“When I look at my exposure, there’s two players I really like and one player I have a lot of in this range. The player I have a lot of is Joe Mixon. […] The wide receiver that I target here, because he’s very, very low. He’s the 59th player off the board as Hollywood Brown without DeAndre Hopkins. I think he’s going to have a phenomenal season.”
Justin Herbert and Brandon Aiyuk as targets 42:27
- Justin Herbert is highlighted as an upside stud in Best Ball formats 42:27
- Brandon Aiyuk is mentioned as a player with positive reports from camp 42:49
“I’ll throw out Justin Herber’s name. He’s in the middle of this bunch of picks. […] Meanwhile, this guy is, he’s clamoring, he’s trying to get paid. So he’s still, he has his own stuff around him, but J.K. Dobbins of this group of running mechs that we have listed, he would surprise me the least if you’re like, at the end of the season, top five, the top five running mechs are this, this, this and J.K. Dobbins.”
Player outlooks for Joe Mixon and J.K. Dobbins 41:08
- Joe Mixon is deemed as a valuable pick due to his uncertain situation and the lack of other options for the Bengals 41:08
- J.K. Dobbins is highly praised for his potential to perform well and even finish as a top-five running back 44:32
“Joe Mixon is in this range because it is not a 100% locked and loaded guarantee that he is on the Bengals to start the season. […] Meanwhile, this guy is, he’s clamoring, he’s trying to get paid. So he’s still, he has his own stuff around him, but J.K. Dobbins of this group of running mechs that we have listed, he would surprise me the least if you’re like, at the end of the season, top five, the top five running mechs are this, this, this and J.K. Dobbins.”
Quotes:
“Yeah, you have some teams that are going to be very good in the AFC East, who’s running back rooms right now, are not. I mean, these two players are the eighth and 10th round Damien Harris and James Cook, they’re both potential values.” 38:20
“No, Rehemos is their starter. Nope. I mean, yes, he is. Nope. It’s AJ. Jeff Wilson is. You don’t need him to, you don’t need AJ to be the depth chart starter to do everything you think he can do.” 39:02
“When I look at my exposure, there’s two players I really like and one player I have a lot of in this range. The player I have a lot of is Joe Mixon. […] The wide receiver that I target here, because he’s very, very low. He’s the 59th player off the board as Marquis Hollywood Brown without DeAndre Hopkins. I think he’s going to have a phenomenal season.” 41:00
“I’ll throw out Justin Herber’s name. He’s in the middle of this bunch of picks. […] Meanwhile, this guy is, he’s clamoring, he’s trying to get paid. So he’s still, he has his own stuff around him, but J.K. Dobbins of this group of running mechs that we have listed, he would surprise me the least if you’re like, at the end of the season, top five, the top five running mechs are this, this, this and J.K. Dobbins.” 42:27