The league format is pretty standard -- 12 teams, and scoring includes PPR (.5 points/reception). The roster structure is: QB WR WR RB RB TE WR/RB WR/TE K DST In creating the chart, I considered more than player value alone. That is, I factored in things like the Offensive Line, scheme, and other variables, such as the QB:WR and vice versa. You'll notice that there are two Flex positions, and I placed more value on WRs; but that's my personal preference as it pertains to my drafting style. (Obviously, I excluded Kickers because I didn't feel like ranking/valuing them in this chart.) Also, the players are not ranked within the Round itself. One final note: the italicized names are players who I feel are on the cusp of the two rounds between which they appear. This chart is for the first 8 Rounds (out of 14) Feel free to provide any input/criticism/whatever because I'm trying to make this as accurate and useful as possible before the Draft.
If I get MJD in round 2 and Jamaal Charles in round 2, I win the league. The other picks don't matter.
They'd be very good value there. But keep in mind that Charles is coming off that injury that forced him to miss much of last season (I had him on my team last year). And MJD has a lot of wear, not to mention, the Jaguars will probably be playing from behind a lot.
Plus who's to say MJD's holdout doesn't become an issue the way Chris Johnson's did last year, it doesn't sound like either side's going to budge.
That's a factor too. I'm operating under the assumption that he does play Week 1. Even so, I still think he's a 2nd Rounder; but if the holdout does become an issue, then his value drops more. There was a similar situation with Vincent Jackson (can't remember if it was last season or the previous one) in which he didn't play until more than halfway through the season. Consequently, his value in that Draft dropped, and he wasn't selected until the later Rounds -- much later than his talent dictated. Thus, these are the types of things I tried to take into account when composing this chart.
Another example of player-value based on external factors is the Cowboys. While their Offensive players have immense talent, there are some serious questions about their OL. If those concerns become real issues and their OL is problematic throughout the season, then it will limit the Offensive players' FF numbers.
