Alright, guys, so I decided to get my feet wet with a mock NFL fantasy draft – PPR style. I’ve done standard scoring before, but PPR (points per reception) is a whole different ballgame, so I figured a practice run was in order.
First things first, I needed a platform. I’ve used a few different sites in the past, but I just grabbed one of a famous website and It’s free and easy to use.
Getting Started
I jumped into a random public mock draft lobby. I didn’t want to mess with customizing settings or anything – just wanted to get a feel for how the draft flows in a PPR format. I ended up with the 5th pick in a 12-team league. Not bad, not great.
The Draft
The first few rounds were pretty predictable. Lots of top-tier running backs and wide receivers flying off the board. I was sweating a bit, hoping a solid RB would fall to me at 5. Luckily, A famous RB did!
My first three picks were:
- Round 1: A famous RB
- Round 2: A famous WR
- Round 3: A famous WR.
I felt pretty good about that start. Snagged a workhorse RB and two receivers known for hauling in a ton of passes. That’s what PPR is all about, right?
The middle rounds were where things got interesting. You start seeing the value of those pass-catching running backs and slot receivers really shine. Guys that might not be superstars in standard leagues become gold in PPR. I tried to target players with a history of high reception totals, even if they weren’t necessarily household names.
I ended up snagging a quarterback I was surprised to get it, He’s not always the flashiest, but he’s consistently putting up solid numbers.
Late Rounds and Lessons Learned
By the later rounds, it was all about filling out my roster with potential upside guys. I grabbed a couple of rookie wide receivers and a backup running back who could see a lot of work if the starter goes down.
Overall, here’s what I learned from my first PPR mock draft:
- Receptions are king. Duh, right? But it really changes your draft strategy.
- Pass-catching RBs are super valuable. Even if they’re not the primary ball carrier, those catches add up.
- Don’t sleep on the slot receivers. These guys can be PPR monsters.
- Wait on a Quarterback.You can usually wait and take the QB at the last few rounds, and focus on the WR and RB at first.
I definitely feel more prepared for a real PPR draft now. It’s a different mindset, but it’s a lot of fun. Now, I’m aming to get ready for my real draft, and I will use what I got from this mock draft!