He went from a top-six ranked RB as a rookie, then down to a low RB3, back to the top 10 in January, and now he’s off the board as the RB17. The roller coaster we have seen take place for Cam Akers is incredible. Also, heading into Year 3, this team has a WR corps ready to win now and in the future. Also, I just want the most talented players available, and right here, that’s Higgins. However, Cincinnati is one of the few offenses that can facilitate multiple high-end WRs and give them enough volume. 1 to be inside the top 12 of the position.

Lamb has the better path since he’s the uncontested WR1 on his roster. Meanwhile, Higgins (30 games) averages 7.26 targets, 4.7 receptions, 66.6 yards, 0.4 TDs, and 13.9 PPR points per contest. In 32 career games, Lamb has averaged 7.2 targets, 4.78 receptions, 63.6 yards, 0.34 TDs, and 14.2 PPR points per game. Statistically, he has nearly identical stats to our first pick. For as fantastic as Ja’Marr Chase is (and he is fantastic), Tee Higgins is just as impressive. It’s almost fitting these two players lead off my draft from the eighth spot as I compare them to each other all the time. 2.05) Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

Lamb has every opportunity to be a top-five receiver now and for years to come in Dallas. While Cooper Kupp is more likely to finish as the WR1 in 2022, age must be considered when looking for a cornerstone-type player. Finishing as the WR19, Lamb has posted WR2 or better seasons in both years, with 44% of his weekly finishes inside the top 24. His targets were up to 120, as were his receptions (79), yards (1,102), touchdowns (six), and points per target (1.88). In 2021, Lamb’s ascension to superstardom took another step forward. Lamb brings both high-end talents with longevity as he enters his age-23 season. With five RBs off the board, including Javonte Williams and D’Andre Swift, I selected the third WR off the board in Dallas Cowboys’ WR CeeDee Lamb.Įarly in the draft, targeting youth and upside means I still have a path to go youth-forward or a more win-now approach and still have a multi-year path ahead of me. While having a game plan is good, staying within your tiers can help you find value. Your roster is not necessarily in your hands. When drafting from the eighth overall spot, you need to be as flexible as possible. Depending on your league settings, you might need to tweak your draft strategy to match your scoring format and roster requirements. Also, rookies will be included in the startup. Dynasty mock draft strategy from the eighth positionįor this draft, we will be using a 12-team league with PPR (point per reception) scoring and a 1QB format with two running backs, two receivers, a tight end, and two flex spots as the starting roster.

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