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Select a top-tier QB (e.g., Patrick Mahomes ) or TE (e.g., Sam LaPorta ) if they fall. High-Upside Flex Jayden Reed , Tyrone Tracy Jr. 9-12 Depth & Sleepers Kaleb Johnson , Keon Coleman , Rico Dowdle . Expert Tips for Success

: If 5 elite Quarterbacks are left and 10 picks until your next turn, you can wait. If only 1 remains, you must take them now. 12202x

: Utilizing a Draft War Room or similar sync tool can help you see which positions your opponents are likely to target before the draft swings back to you. Are you drafting for a PPR , Half-PPR , or Superflex league?

: Take one workhorse Running Back and one elite Wide Receiver. Current top-tier options include RB Saquon Barkley (PHI) or Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) paired with a receiver like A.J. Brown (PHI). AI responses may include mistakes

Depending on your league's scoring (PPR vs. Standard), experts recommend three primary approaches for your first two picks:

This blueprint reflects 2026 expert consensus and recent FantasyPros rankings: Primary Targets The Foundation Puka Nacua , Jahmyr Gibbs , Saquon Barkley 3 & 4 Value Stack Breece Hall , Drake London , Marvin Harrison Jr. 5 & 6 Elite Onesie High-Upside Flex Jayden Reed , Tyrone Tracy Jr

: A high-risk, high-reward approach where you address all four main offensive positions (QB, RB, WR, TE) by the end of Round 4 to ensure no "weak pillars" in your lineup. Round-by-Round Guide (PPR Format)