Consider this a first pass. Think keeper format, that is, a hybrid between re-draft and dynasty. Non-ppr.
1. Zeke Elliot- Relatively speaking, not his best year, but is set up beautifully for long term success. Still think he cracks 2K one of these years. My only hesitation is that the long runs were not there this year, and that is a red flag. Still, my number one overall player. Has a very high floor.
2. Saquon Barkley- A generational talent that had some injuries this year. Think NYG gets him a good surrounding cast. Think next years iteration looks more like rookie year than this past year.
3. CMC- He's #1 on almost anyone's list and I cannot argue with that. Has played the most complete RB position in a long, long time. Moves to #1 in ppr.
4. Michael Thomas- Neck and neck with Cook, but is just too consistent. A catch and yardage machine.
5. D. Cook- Hegemonic statistical year. Can't rank him any lower and he, like Zeke, has the perfect infrastructure surrounding him to put up several dominant years going forward. Injuries always a mitigating factor for me at the very top of round #1.
6. D. Adams- Safe, reliable and consistent. Yes, he missed time but is a volume and target monster that I'll happily choose in the middle of round #1.
7. A. Jones- Due for some touchdown regression but looked every bit the elite back many ff players thought he would be this year.
8. A. Kamara- Due some significant, positive TD rate correction next year. Previous dominant seasons keep him in the round #1 conversation for me despite a down 2019.
9. M. Evans- He stays here if Winston returns. Will drop if Jameis goes. IMO has the highest ceiling of all ff wides. Still has yet to have that confluence of everything breaking right season that could be in the cards.
10. N. Chubb- Hunt provides a little drag on value but has proven to be a cornerstone RB.
11. D. Hopkins- look up consistency in dictionary, find Hopkins' picture.
12. J. Mixon- Has quietly finished strong. Pitiful supporting cast will get upgrade in 2020.
13. L. Fournette- Game scripts, poor defensive play, and a lackluster cast have not completely obscured that LF is a heck of a football player.
14. T. Hill- Gamebreaker with elite QB is often a week winner. Conduct questions loom. Still, can't pass here.
15. J. Jones- Another player that had a down 2019. Still 2017 and 2018 are the likely norm in 2020.
16. J. Jacobs- Another guy I may move up. Impressive rookie season. love the long term outlook and he will get better.
17. D. Henry- Yes, he's had a great year- the kind owners have always hoped for. Still, and I admit it is me, don't love him or the Titans.
18. J. Connor- Had injury issues and comes with risk. Ben returns next year and think the Steelers get back to previous levels of production on offense.
19. C. Godwin- Career year. Think he'll be good again next year. I would need another year like this to take him over traditionally safer options listed above. Bump down if Jameis leaves.
20. M. Gordon- If he re-ups with SD, move into top of round 2. If not, could move down. 20 overall is my hedge for now.
21. L. Jackson- Cannot let the fantasy MVP drop any further than this.
22. P. Mahomes- Still great. I'll bet 2020 is closer to 2018 than 2019.
23. JuJu- He'll be back strong next year with Ben returning.
24. A. Cooper- If he's back and Dak resigns Amari makes a fine way to end round 2 in a 12 teamer.
25. T. Kelce- TE heavy players will have him higher. #1 TE again. Could jump him a few spots, but this feels right to me.
26. K. Golloday- Worried more about everything around him, but still a fine option here.
27. K. Johnson- Thought about, given the injuries, moving him out of the top 30. Still, he's got a complete skill set.
28. K. Allen- Solid fantasy WR #2. We pretty much know what he is, and that is a solid, but not elite fantasy WR. Rivers back?
29. G. Kittle- Still an absolute beast. Slow start this year should not obscure ability. 9ers have a nice surrounding cast, limiting upside.
30. OBJ- Has to make this list based on talent alone. landing spot?
Would love comments and feedback. Thanks.
1. Zeke Elliot- Relatively speaking, not his best year, but is set up beautifully for long term success. Still think he cracks 2K one of these years. My only hesitation is that the long runs were not there this year, and that is a red flag. Still, my number one overall player. Has a very high floor.
2. Saquon Barkley- A generational talent that had some injuries this year. Think NYG gets him a good surrounding cast. Think next years iteration looks more like rookie year than this past year.
3. CMC- He's #1 on almost anyone's list and I cannot argue with that. Has played the most complete RB position in a long, long time. Moves to #1 in ppr.
4. Michael Thomas- Neck and neck with Cook, but is just too consistent. A catch and yardage machine.
5. D. Cook- Hegemonic statistical year. Can't rank him any lower and he, like Zeke, has the perfect infrastructure surrounding him to put up several dominant years going forward. Injuries always a mitigating factor for me at the very top of round #1.
6. D. Adams- Safe, reliable and consistent. Yes, he missed time but is a volume and target monster that I'll happily choose in the middle of round #1.
7. A. Jones- Due for some touchdown regression but looked every bit the elite back many ff players thought he would be this year.
8. A. Kamara- Due some significant, positive TD rate correction next year. Previous dominant seasons keep him in the round #1 conversation for me despite a down 2019.
9. M. Evans- He stays here if Winston returns. Will drop if Jameis goes. IMO has the highest ceiling of all ff wides. Still has yet to have that confluence of everything breaking right season that could be in the cards.
10. N. Chubb- Hunt provides a little drag on value but has proven to be a cornerstone RB.
11. D. Hopkins- look up consistency in dictionary, find Hopkins' picture.
12. J. Mixon- Has quietly finished strong. Pitiful supporting cast will get upgrade in 2020.
13. L. Fournette- Game scripts, poor defensive play, and a lackluster cast have not completely obscured that LF is a heck of a football player.
14. T. Hill- Gamebreaker with elite QB is often a week winner. Conduct questions loom. Still, can't pass here.
15. J. Jones- Another player that had a down 2019. Still 2017 and 2018 are the likely norm in 2020.
16. J. Jacobs- Another guy I may move up. Impressive rookie season. love the long term outlook and he will get better.
17. D. Henry- Yes, he's had a great year- the kind owners have always hoped for. Still, and I admit it is me, don't love him or the Titans.
18. J. Connor- Had injury issues and comes with risk. Ben returns next year and think the Steelers get back to previous levels of production on offense.
19. C. Godwin- Career year. Think he'll be good again next year. I would need another year like this to take him over traditionally safer options listed above. Bump down if Jameis leaves.
20. M. Gordon- If he re-ups with SD, move into top of round 2. If not, could move down. 20 overall is my hedge for now.
21. L. Jackson- Cannot let the fantasy MVP drop any further than this.
22. P. Mahomes- Still great. I'll bet 2020 is closer to 2018 than 2019.
23. JuJu- He'll be back strong next year with Ben returning.
24. A. Cooper- If he's back and Dak resigns Amari makes a fine way to end round 2 in a 12 teamer.
25. T. Kelce- TE heavy players will have him higher. #1 TE again. Could jump him a few spots, but this feels right to me.
26. K. Golloday- Worried more about everything around him, but still a fine option here.
27. K. Johnson- Thought about, given the injuries, moving him out of the top 30. Still, he's got a complete skill set.
28. K. Allen- Solid fantasy WR #2. We pretty much know what he is, and that is a solid, but not elite fantasy WR. Rivers back?
29. G. Kittle- Still an absolute beast. Slow start this year should not obscure ability. 9ers have a nice surrounding cast, limiting upside.
30. OBJ- Has to make this list based on talent alone. landing spot?
Would love comments and feedback. Thanks.