Kyren Williams had a breakout season for the Rams. He was a bench player for most teams come draft day, but ended his season as a top-10 fantasy back. Williams was one of those mid-to-late round picks that hit it big. He was similar to Mostert, getting an elite back at a bargain price. You can see why both of those backs were on the most owned list.

So Josh Allen was the top rated fantasy quarterback last year but didn’t make the top 25 for most owned on championship teams. Jalen Hurts was the most owned quarterback by championship teams and finished second overall in fantasy quarterback scoring. Hurts also was a player taken early on draft day, having an ADP of 21. Hurts showed that you can win big if going early on a quarterback on draft day.

There were two quarterbacks on this list, Dak Prescott and Kyler Murray, that had ADPs of more than 120. Prescott was third overall in fantasy quarterback scoring, outperforming his ADP. He had his best season as a pro, producing some huge fantasy numbers. But Murray started the season hurt and didn’t get going until late. He really didn’t even post huge numbers during the fantasy playoffs but they were decent. You have to wonder a little if Murray was a backup for a lot of those fantasy winners.

Either way, this list shows once again you can win with a variety of fantasy quarterbacks. The top fantasy quarterback didn’t even make the list but the second best did. And then you had a guy like Prescott go in the mid-to-later rounds of drafts that won a lot of leagues. As in past years, you can win taking a quarterback at different times come draft day. There isn’t a set winning strategy for taking a quarterback. This list proves that.

Now the tight end position last year showed that going early on a tight end wasn’t exactly a winning strategy. Nearly all the first tight ends picked last year were not on the most owned list. Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews and George Kittle were all absent. But the players that did make the list were David Njoku, Evan Engram, Trey McBride and Sam LaPorta. The lowest ADP of these players was 103. So going early on a tight end last year wasn’t exactly the right move. Just something to keep in mind for this season. Maybe finding that mid-round tight end that can finish top 10 is better than going early on high rated tight end.

It was also interesting to see two players taken very early make this list. Both Christian McCaffrey and Tyreek Hill had top-five ADPs and were top 10 most owned on championship teams. Normally, you see more of the players that outperformed their ADPs make a list like this. So it goes to show you that early draft picks can be difference makers as well. Building a championship team also means hitting on the first few rounds come draft day.

In closing, the big takeaway from this list once again is hitting big on those mid-round picks is what can separate you from the other owners. There are players every season that greatly outperform their ADP, especially at the running back spot. If you can get one of those guys, you are likely setting yourself up for a big season.

And when it comes to the quarterback spot, it sure seems you can win with a host of different strategies. You can win with going early or waiting. You can even when with the platoon route. This is one of those rare positions that doesn’t seem to change much on a yearly basis.

Lastly, the tight ends that won last year were those mid-to-later round picks. It was not the early drafted tight ends that won a lot of leagues. You have to realize some of those mid-round guys from last year might go a little earlier but there are likely similar tight ends this year. Players that you can get later in drafts that end up as top 10 fantasy tight ends.

So do your homework and learn from the past to draft the best possible team in 2024. Good luck!