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Sideline Patterns - Stephen Hawley

1.3 Ezekiel Elliott, DAL
2.10 LeSean McCoy, BUF
3.3 Adam Thielen, MIN
4.10 JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT
5.3 Alshon Jeffery, PHI
6.10 Corey Davis, TEN
7.3 Rex Burkhead, NE
8.10 Isaiah Crowell, NYJ
9.3 George Kittle, SF
10.10 Marquise Goodwin, SF
11.3 Jimmy Garoppolo, SF
12.10 Matt Ryan, ATL
13.3 Cameron Brate, TB
14.10 Baltimore Ravens, BAL
15.3 Peyton Barber, TB
16.10 Robbie Gould, SF

Pre-draft strategy: With the third pick, if the right running backs fell, I wanted to go three straight picks to start my draft because I like the wide receivers I can get in the fourth-fifth rounds; at the very least I am coming away with two. Once Joe Mixon and Jerick McKinnon were taken before it got back to me at 2.10, LeSean McCoy became an easy pick for me and I was no longer in play for my "three straight running backs" strategy and took the best receiver available at that time for me, which was Adam Thielen.

Favorite pick: My favorite pick of the draft would have to be Marquis Goodwin at 10.10 as my WR5. In the five games where Jimmy Garoppolo was the starting quarterback, Goodwin posted 29 receptions, 384 yards and one touchdown on 43 targets. Although with the addition of McKinnon and Pierre Garçon coming back from injury to take over the slot, I don't mind grabbing a player who can get me 65 receptions and potentially win me some games based on the matchup that's usually a consistent pick made in the eighth round.

Least favorite pick: I very much like this player, but taking George Kittle at 9.03 was a pick I did not want to make at that time but it's how the draft played out. Tight ends went earlier than expected for this draft and I like to target Kittle usually in the 10th or 11th rounds. However, you sometimes have to reach on a player if the draft make up calls for it and I felt in this situation I had to pull the trigger on him because I was uncertain if he could make it back to me as my 10th round pick.

Biggest draft takeaway: This season saw running backs flying off the board in the early rounds with 17 of the first 25 picks made going to ball carriers. Once the third round started, receivers were being grabbed up as many teams based their teams on a RB-RB-WR-WR composite with the exception for those taking one of the three elite tight ends (Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce, and Zach Ertz). Another big change, as compared to years past, was the inflated ADP of the rookie running backs for many of them landed on great opportunities for early season work and everyone is looking for that next Kareem Hunt or Alvin Kamara to lead them to a championship.

Supercharged Champs - Jeffrey Jones

1.12 Dalvin Cook, MIN
2.1 Christian McCaffrey, CAR
3.12 Amari Cooper, OAK
4.1 Zach Ertz, PHI
5.12 Brandin Cooks, LAR
6.1 Deshaun Watson, HOU
7.12 Ty Montgomery, GB
8.1 Jacksonville Jaguars, JAC
9.12 Michael Gallup, DAL
10.1 D.J. Moore, CAR
11.12 Martavis Bryant, OAK
12.1 Kenneth Dixon, BAL
13.12 C.J. Prosise, SEA
14.1 Orleans Darkwa,
15.12 Ricky Seals-Jones, ARI
16.1 Chris Boswell, PIT

Pre-draft strategy: I wanted to go for Aaron Rogers or Deshaun Watson in fifth or sixth round. If not, there is no need to rush. I like one two, nine, 10, 11 or 12 this year a lot. Going one quarterback, five receivers, six running backs with 16 spots.

Favorite pick: Deshaun Watson. I hope he gets a full season in.

Least favorite pick: Amari Cooper. He needs to step up this year.

Biggest draft takeaway: I am weak on receiver. I will probably be starting three running backs most weeks.

Vikes 333 - Rick Mogard

1.8 Saquon Barkley, NYG
2.5 Keenan Allen, LAC
3.8 Travis Kelce, KC
4.5 Rashaad Penny, SEA
5.8 Dion Lewis, TEN
6.5 Emmanuel Sanders, DEN
7.8 Jamaal Williams, GB
8.5 Cooper Kupp, LAR
9.8 Drew Brees, NO
10.5 Nelson Agholor, PHI
11.8 Aaron Jones, GB
12.5 O.J. Howard, TB
13.8 Alex Smith, WAS
14.5 Quincy Enunwa, NYJ
15.8 Detroit Lions, DET
16.5 Mason Crosby, GB

Pre-draft strategy: I learned from last year that you can draft rookie running backs and trust in them. Therefore, I wanted to spread out risk in receiver and tight end. Tight end is tough this year and I wanted to get a top player at that position.

Favorite pick: Nelson Agholor in the 10th round. Alshon Jeffery is coming off that shoulder injury and often injured, which gives me a good feeling about Agholor.

Least favorite pick: Dion Lewis in the 5th round. Running back has such a drop off. You need to get two in the first four rounds. However, not knowing Lewis's role gives me some worry.

Biggest draft takeaway: You had better get running backs early and if you do not get a top four or five tight end, you may as well punt until the end and stream them weekly. Quarterback is deep, almost 24-25 deep so WAIT. Lastly, take some chances on rookie running backs even if they are in a cluster like Cleveland's backfield for example. You never know how injuries can shape opportunity.

Knockerdog - Michael Richmer

1.6 Antonio Brown, PIT
2.7 Joe Mixon, CIN
3.6 Doug Baldwin, SEA
4.7 Alex Collins, BAL
5.6 Greg Olsen, CAR
6.7 Lamar Miller, HOU
7.6 Devin Funchess, CAR
8.7 Jamison Crowder, WAS
9.6 Nick Chubb, CLE
10.7 Matthew Stafford, DET
11.6 Giovani Bernard, CIN
12.7 Philip Rivers, LAC
13.6 Minnesota Vikings, MIN
14.7 Charles Clay, BUF
15.6 Calvin Ridley, ATL
16.7 Matt Prater, DET

Pre-draft strategy: Try to get the best players I could while rounding out my roster with good balanced upside at each position.

Favorite pick: My favorite pick was Doug Baldwin in the 3rd round to pair with Antonio Brown.

Least favorite pick: Probably Calvin Ridley in the 15th round. There just wasn't a lot left to be excited about, so picked him on the off chance he gets some playing time this year.

Biggest draft takeaway: When you draft in a league with guys that are this good, you better expect to lose targeted players, because they will want the same players. If you want them bad enough, be prepared to reach a little in some rounds or those players will be gone by the time they get to you. If you think you have some inside info on a player, believe me they have it too.

Bubbles Army - Brad Petri

1.11 Odell Beckham Jr., NYG
2.2 Leonard Fournette, JAC
3.11 Larry Fitzgerald, ARI
4.2 Stefon Diggs, MIN
5.11 Evan Engram, NYG
6.2 Russell Wilson, SEA
7.11 Julian Edelman, NE
8.2 Carlos Hyde, CLE
9.11 Devontae Booker, DEN
10.2 Theo Riddick, DET
11.11 Marqise Lee, JAC
12.2 Ben Roethlisberger, PIT
13.11 Bilal Powell, NYJ
14.2 Justin Tucker, BAL
15.11 Vance McDonald, PIT
16.2 Chicago Bears, CHI

Pre-draft strategy: Strategy going in is always value. But understanding the running back position has been going early and with the 11th slot, it was tough not to take Odell Beckham, which I typically would have followed up with Michael Thomas. But as predicted, running back went early, so took Leonard Fournette. Running back run followed. I was hoping one I valued came back Round 5 but didn't happen so RB2 is Carlos Hyde, a large question mark.

Favorite pick: Not huge opinion on best pick. I like Beckham at 11 and Stefan Diggs in Round 4. I have a feeling Diggs might outperform Adam Thielen but both should do well with Kirk Cousins.

Least favorite pick: Worst picks were Rounds 5/6. I broke my cardinal rule of not taking quarterback/tight end early and did so. In hindsight, I would have went quarterback in Round 5 and taken Lamar Miller in Round 6. I'm not real high on him but may have been best of rest.

Biggest draft takeaway: So taking tight end/quarterback in Rounds 5/6 may have weakened team in the process. In effort to fill out roster by taking kicker and defense, I passed on Peyton Barber late. I feel there is some value to be had as backup to Ronald Jones.

Super Paurs - Jeff Paur

1.2 Todd Gurley, LAR
2.11 Jordan Howard, CHI
3.2 Mike Evans, TB
4.11 Jay Ajayi, PHI
5.2 Jarvis Landry, CLE
6.11 Will Fuller, HOU
7.2 Carson Wentz, PHI
8.11 Marshawn Lynch, OAK
9.2 Jack Doyle, IND
10.11 David Njoku, CLE
11.2 Jordy Nelson, OAK
12.11 Patrick Mahomes, KC
13.2 Kenny Stills, MIA
14.11 Denver Broncos, DEN
15.2 Javorius Allen, BAL
16.11 Ryan Succop, TEN

Pre-draft strategy: As I am in most drafts this year, I'm targeting running back early but also making sure I have a top No. 1 receiver. I'm waiting on quarterback and tight end in most drafts and felt that was the way to go in this one with the caliber of players I was up against. I had some mid-round targets, including Will Fuller, who I was able to pick. I know how this draft plays out from past years and knew if I had a player I wanted, I might have to act a little earlier, so I kept that in mind.

Favorite pick: I really like my Kenny Stills pick in the 13th round. He has a chance for an expanded role with more targets now that Jarvis Landry is gone. I think Still is a little undervalued right now. He has always been a solid red-zone target and now could get the targets to push the 1,000-yard mark.

Least favorite pick: The tight end position went a little quicker than expected, leading me to take Jack Doyle as my starter in Round 9. I just don't see him getting the targets this year and see a reduction in his overall fantasy value. This pick made me grab a tight end the following round, hoping to pair the two to form a decent duo.

Biggest draft takeaway: Running backs are all the rage once again, which isn't a big surprise after last year. But this draft helped drive home that point with so many running backs getting picked in the first four rounds. If you didn't act early on a back, your roster likely suffered because of this. Keep this in mind when setting up a draft strategy for the coming season.

Suncoast - Ralph Schiavon

1.1 Le'Veon Bell, PIT
2.12 A.J. Green, CIN
3.1 Kenyan Drake, MIA
4.12 Golden Tate, DET
5.1 Mark Ingram, NO
6.12 Chris Hogan, NE
7.1 Tom Brady, NE
8.12 Randall Cobb, GB
9.1 C.J. Anderson, CAR
10.12 Austin Seferian-Jenkins, JAC
11.1 Allen Hurns, DAL
12.12 Jared Goff, LAR
13.1 James White, NE
14.12 New Orleans Saints, NO
15.1 Wil Lutz, NO
16.12 Eric Ebron, IND

Pre-draft strategy: With the first overall selection, I had "the pick of the litter." I chose to go a bit contrarian and selected LeVeon Bell over Todd Gurley because Bell's body of work has been more extensive than Gurley and I believe that Bell has been more consistent and performed at a high level since he entered the League. I am always looking for consistency and a solid track record with my first pick.

Also, my pre-draft strategy tends to be a bit old school in as much as I tend to load up on a couple of bell-cow running backs out of the gate. As it is my normal strategy, the exception is if a true No. 1 wide receiver would fall to me at a great value. This was the case in this draft when I chose A. J. Green at 24. I could not pass on that opportunity. My reasoning for targeting running backs early is that traditionally it has been my experience that quality running backs are more difficult to obtain off the waiver wire. After the first few tiers, there always seems to be a significant drop off. In this draft, after Jeff Paur chose Jordan Howard directly in front of me in the second round (waiting in my queue), I had to shift gears and chose Green and followed at the turn with pick 25 with Kenyan Drake to bring my pre-draft strategy back on track.

Finally, my entire draft strategy centers on choosing the best available player on the board at any moment. The exception is if I have a glaring hole to fill later in the draft.

Favorite pick: My favorite pick(s) occurred at Rounds 6 and 7 on the backside turn. I realized that being at the turn I would have to wait 23 picks before I would have an opportunity for my next pick. In a 12-team draft, I tend to target Brady at the end of Round 6 or early Round 7. After Paur chose Will Fuller, I decided on a combo pick by snatching up both Tom Brady and Chris Hogan in one swoop. I thought that was pretty clever, however only time will tell. Part of reason for targeting Brady is due to his consistency as well.

Least favorite pick: This is hard since I thought I had a decent, balanced draft. I would say that either Austin Sefarian-Jenkins in the 10th Round, or Eric Ebron in the last round as my least favorite. Both are my only tight ends chosen. Unless I am able to get a stud tight end early, my intention is to wait on tight ends since I will stream them during the season if they are less than stellar.

Biggest draft takeaway: Besides always being prepared for the unexpected, it seems the drafting for '18 has shifted back to the way it was a few years back when "bell-cow" running backs were seen as a premium during the first round in most drafts. They are running about 75-80 percent in the over 200 drafts I have participated in so far this offseason. In this draft, 11 of the first 14 picks were running backs (17 of the first 25).

Supernatural - Joe Walker

1.4 David Johnson, ARI
2.9 Jerick McKinnon, SF
3.4 T.Y. Hilton, IND
4.9 Jimmy Graham, GB
5.4 Devante Parker, MIA
6.9 Michael Crabtree, BAL
7.4 Chris Thompson, WAS
8.9 Andrew Luck, IND
9.4 Kelvin Benjamin, BUF
10.9 Doug Martin, OAK
11.4 Mike Gesicki, MIA
12.9 Paul Richardson, WAS
13.4 Stephen Gostkowski, NE
14.9 Houston Texans, HOU
15.4 T.J. Yeldon, JAC
16.9 Danny Amendola, MIA

Pre-draft strategy: Early first-round picks dictate drafting workhorse running backs. Later first-round picks dictate elite receivers. I drew the fourth overall pick therefore my strategy was decided for me - workhorse running back. I really wanted David Johnson but thought that settling for Zeke would not be too bad. When Johnson made it to me, I was jumping for joy (I would have drafted him No. 1 overall if I had that pick). Just one caveat, though, drafting elite receivers with your early-round picks should win the majority leagues either this year or next year because that is how the cycle goes.

Favorite pick: I loved my first six picks: David Johnson, Jerick Mckinnon, TY Hilton, Jimmy Graham, DeVante Parker and Michael Crabtree. I landed high-volume and high-upside players albeit I definitely reached for some of them. But when drafting against good players, you have to go get who you want. Very rarely do they let anyone fall to you. Andrew Luck in the ninth round was my best pick, potentially getting the No. 1 overall quarterback in the ninth round was awesome although I normally opt for the late-round quarterback approach.

Least favorite pick: Chris Thompson in the seventh round. Typically you want to draft pass-catching backs as your complimentary running backs in PPR format leagues but with Derrius Guice shinning at early camp and catching some passes, I should have opted for a different position like Julian Edelman or Randall Cobb.

Biggest draft takeaway: It was CRAZY to see ALL of the rookie running backs get drafted by the ninth round. Recency bias was on full display. No doubt that a rookie running back may score you some points in their first year but being able to predict which one is the problem.

Rocco's Team - Rocco Frost

1.5 Alvin Kamara, NO
2.8 Davante Adams, GB
3.5 Rob Gronkowski, NE
4.8 Demaryius Thomas, DEN
5.5 Aaron Rodgers, GB
6.8 Delanie Walker, TEN
7.5 Sammy Watkins, KC
8.8 Duke Johnson, CLE
9.5 D'Onta Foreman, HOU
10.8 Chris Carson, SEA
11.5 Mike Williams, LAC
12.8 Cameron Meredith, NO
13.5 Philadelphia Eagles, PHI
14.8 Dez Bryant, FA
15.5 Harrison Butker, KC
16.8 Kenny Golladay, DET

Pre-draft strategy: Drafting from the middle allows me to be aggressive if I want to be as there seems to always be several good picks in the middle. In a single flex, I think you need to be running back heavy to start. Alvin Kamara may be the best player in the league now and should anchor my team all season. Both D'Onta Foreman and Chris Carson could be starting running backs if healthy.

Favorite pick: My favorite picks would be Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Rodgers as I seldom ever get either, much less both on the same team. I never reach for a tight end or a quarterback but both fell to me later then their ADP.

Least favorite pick: I didn't have a single bad pick so I cant say I have a least favorite pick in this draft. Again, being in the middle and only 16 rounds, you shouldn't have any bad picks if you are a good drafter - LOL.

Biggest draft takeaway: I say wait on quarterback as long as you want and GOBBLE UP THE ROOKIE running backs as fast as you can.

BLOOD WOLF - Bryan Hough

1.7 DeAndre Hopkins, HOU
2.6 Devonta Freeman, ATL
3.7 Josh Gordon, CLE
4.6 Ronald Jones II, TB
5.7 Tarik Cohen, CHI
6.6 Marvin Jones, DET
7.7 Cam Newton, CAR
8.6 Trey Burton, CHI
9.7 Nyheim Hines, IND
10.6 Sterling Shepard, NYG
11.7 Tyler Eifert, CIN
12.6 Marcus Mariota, TEN
13.7 Los Angeles Chargers, LAC
14.6 Matt Breida, SF
15.7 Jake Elliott, PHI
16.6 Darren Sproles, PHI

Pre-draft strategy: My strategy was to go RB, RB, WR, WR. I wanted to go RB, RB because there is not a lot of work horse backs and they go early and often. That didn't happen. DeAndre Hopkins was there at seven and I couldn't turn him down. I think he will out produce Antonio Brown and finish the season as the No. 1 receiver.

Favorite pick: My favorite pick was Trey Burton. The coaching staff wants to use him the way Travis Kelce is used in Kansas City. I thought the eighth round was decent value for him and I think he will finish as the sixth or seventh best tight end this year.

Least favorite pick: My least favorite pick was Tyler Eifert. He is a great talent, but is injury prone and there not sure if he will be ready for training camp. I was forced to take him because I waited too long to get my second tight end.

Biggest draft takeaway: I learned you can throw out the ADP when drafting. I like that. My advice to players reading this is don't get caught up in ADP. It's just a guide line. Don't worry about what the other drafters say or think. If you like or believe in a player and you are worried you won't get him in the next round, draft him. I really like Tarik Cohen. I wanted to get him in the seventh round, but running backs went off like hot cakes and I pulled the trigger in the fifth round.

bWilddd - Brian Wildman

1.9 Kareem Hunt, KC
2.4 Julio Jones, ATL
3.9 Tyreek Hill, KC
4.4 Derrick Henry, TEN
5.9 Royce Freeman, DEN
6.4 Jordan Reed, WAS
7.9 Kerryon Johnson, DET
8.4 Marlon Mack, IND
9.9 Robby Anderson, NYJ
10.4 Dede Westbrook, JAC
11.9 Rishard Matthews, TEN
12.4 Anthony Miller, CHI
13.9 Dak Prescott, DAL
14.4 Greg Zuerlein, LAR
15.9 Keelan Cole, JAC
16.4 Carolina Panthers, CAR

Pre-draft strategy: With having the ninth pick in the draft, my goal was to get two players that could potentially both have first-round value. I feel like I accomplished that with Kareem Hunt and Julio Jones. I strongly considered Odell Beckham with the ninth overall pick but went with Kareem Hunt with Beckham's injury concerns and how quick running backs were going off the board. After the success I had last year with rookie running backs, I wanted to get a few this year as well.

Favorite pick: My favorite pick of the draft was Tyreek Hill at 3.9. In PPR leagues, he is one of my favorite receivers to roster with his involvement in the screen and rushing game. I think the acquisition of Sammy Watkins will help take the pressure of him. I was reading some crazy stat the other day that all of his last 12 touchdowns are from outside 30 yards, which is insane.

Least favorite pick: My least favorite pick was definitely Jordan Reed at 6.4. Talent has no been the question with Reed but rather just being able to stay on the field. I feel like I definitely reached on this pick but last year I was screwed on my tight end play in a lot of leagues because I didn't draft one until late. So this is a gamble that I hope pays off.

Biggest draft takeaway: What I learned from this draft was that running backs are going early. Also, everyone is looking to take the next Alvin Kamara or Kareem Hunt that will take you to the promise land, which you might be able to take advantage of if you think last year was a fluke with all of the rookies and focus more on veteran players. It is tough for even the top fantasy players to pick who is going to come out on top for a lot of the running back battles. Also, there is going to be some preseason injuries that change the outcomes of fantasy values. I'm ready for some football!

Bye Week - Tom Smith

1.10 Melvin Gordon, LAC
2.3 Michael Thomas, NO
3.10 Derrius Guice, WAS
4.3 Allen Robinson, CHI
5.10 Sony Michel, NE
6.3 Tevin Coleman, ATL
7.10 Kyle Rudolph, MIN
8.3 Pierre Garcon, SF
9.10 Robert Woods, LAR
10.3 Kirk Cousins, MIN
11.10 Corey Clement, PHI
12.3 Los Angeles Rams, LAR
13.10 Josh Doctson, WAS
14.3 Derek Carr, OAK
15.10 Jared Cook, OAK
16.3 Matt Bryant, ATL

Pre-draft strategy: I think it's important to try and get two top tier running backs within the first three rounds because in earlier drafts, the running backs having been going very fast. Getting a quality tight end is important as the talent level drops off after the top 10 or so.

Favorite pick: It was probably Michael Thomas at 2.3.

Least favorite pick: Allen Robinson at 4.3. Robinson is coming off an early season-ending injury. It's a bit of a risk taking him that early, but possibly high rewards in return.

Biggest draft takeaway: In a draft against this type of high caliber competitors, you may have to reach a little bit on some players if you really wanted them. If not, they'll be gone before you have another chance to get him.