LIVE Fantasy Football Draft: FFPC Big Gorilla w/ Rich Hribar & Scott Barrett

AJ Brown was selected as part of a successful zero-RB draft strategy in a previous session alongside George Pickens and Emeka Egbuka.

Bijan Robinson's draft stock is taking a hit due to concerns regarding the Falcons' offense and defense following a poor preseason performance. While he remains a top-tier option in FFPC rankings alongside Jahmyr Gibbs, consensus rankings have recently shifted to place him behind running backs like Breece Hall.

Breece Hall is identified as a high-value running back target available at the 3/4 turn in FFPC drafts and has been moved ahead of Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson in the Fantasy Points consensus rankings.

The source references the significant target discrepancy between Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. at LSU to illustrate Nabers' high-volume demand, noting that Nabers would pout if he did not receive at least 12 targets.

Rich Hribar highlights Brock Bowers as a high-value target in FFPC formats, noting he has seen him drafted as high as 1.05 and as low as 1.09, with the latter considered a great value. Bowers has been successfully utilized in zero-RB builds, offering high upside at the tight end position.

Bryce Young's performance is cited as a primary factor for the fantasy output of teammates like Jalen McMillan; the source suggests that an injury to Young could negatively impact the team's overall outlook.

The source views Bucky Irving as a questionable draft pick and explicitly ranks him below David Montgomery, Cam Akers, and Jadarian Price.

Cam Akers is included in the team's draft queue as a potential late-round target and is preferred over Bucky Irving in the source's draft evaluation.

Rich Hribar prefers George Pickens over CeeDee Lamb at their respective costs because Lamb's ADP at 11 conflicts with a draft strategy focused on securing two top-10 running backs.

Christian McCaffrey was moved to the 1.03 overall pick because he provides superior roster flexibility and is the only player capable of rivaling top-tier running backs at his peak, despite age-related concerns. While he typically goes at 1.04, he is viewed as a tier-one asset alongside Ja'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, and Brock Bowers.

Christian Watson is a primary target with significant untapped upside due to his team environment. The source is high on his touchdown equity and expects a more valuable role based on preseason route distribution, noting he could benefit from a worse offensive line and a tougher schedule leading to increased passing volume.

Chuba Hubbard is currently banged up, which contributes to the potential for increased usage for other players in the Carolina offense.

DJ Moore was selected in the middle of the fourth round (4.07) by a team that also drafted James Cook, providing some Buffalo-related correlation.

D'Andre Swift is being drafted in the fourth round, with the source noting he is currently off the board as running backs form mini-tiers. The source expresses a preference for other running backs over Swift, placing him in a borderline category compared to their preferred targets.

The source prefers Dallas Goedert over DeVonta Smith due to better value, noting Goedert's touchdown production and role in the middle of the field, despite acknowledging that his performance splits without A.J. Brown may be inflated by games where both were absent.

Dalton Kincaid is drafted for his upside as a primary target in a Bills offense expected to throw more downfield. He worked with trainer Derrick Samuel this offseason to manage lower-body health and has seen significant snap share in 12 personnel, with his value bolstered by his connection to Josh Allen and Khalil Shakir's injury status.

David Montgomery is a high-priority target and stable RB2 option, valued for his goal-line role and perfect offensive structure. He is projected for significant touchdown equity, potentially reaching 12 scores, and is considered a 'throwback dead zone' back who can outperform his ADP.

Drake London is currently falling to favorable draft positions in some recent one-off FFPC drafts, making him a potential value target.

Emeka Egbuka is noted as a late-round selection utilized in successful zero-RB draft builds alongside players like AJ Brown and George Pickens.

The source identifies George Kittle as a target in the sixth round, noting that his recent travel to Australia and commitment to playing in Week 1 are positive indicators for his health. He is considered a locked-in option, with the source highlighting his previous performance against the Rams (nine catches, 85 yards, and a touchdown) as evidence of his upside.

George Pickens is a preferred target in the 25-28 ADP range, offering high upside and allowing drafters to prioritize securing two top-10 running backs early. He is viewed as a superior draft turn option compared to CeeDee Lamb in this specific roster-building strategy.

Isaiah Likely is a target for his potential as a top-two team option and contingent upside if Mark Andrews misses time. He also offers strong correlation potential with Jackson Dart, with whom he has shown chemistry in training camp.

Rich Hribar notes that Isiah Pacheco's draft value is currently being impacted by a back injury, leading to concerns regarding his status.

Ja'Marr Chase is included in a top-tier group of players for FFPC scoring, alongside Puka Nacua, Christian McCaffrey, and Brock Bowers.

The source identifies Jadarian Price as a preferred running back option, ranking him higher than Bucky Irving in their draft evaluation.

Rich Hribar identifies Jahmyr Gibbs as a clear 1.01 target, citing a favorable rush schedule, high-scoring offense, and indoor game environment; he is viewed as a potential 25-point-per-game scorer who enables a strong hero-RB build. While Scott Barrett has expressed skepticism, noting that Fantasy Points consensus rankings moved others ahead of him, Gibbs remains highly valued in FFPC drafts for his ability to be paired with elite assets like Jonathan Taylor and Malik Nabers.

Jalen McMillan is viewed as a year-two wide receiver with an alpha profile and significant upside. His case is bolstered by 70 catches, 1,000+ yards, and 7 touchdowns as a rookie, along with promising slot usage and potential for increased early-season opportunity due to injuries to Jonathan Brooks and Chuba Hubbard. The source notes he could become a league winner if Bryce Young suffers an injury.

James Cook has occasionally moved into the first-round draft range in recent drafts, though the source argues against taking him as high as 1.03 because he lacks the red-zone touchdown upside provided by mobile quarterbacks like Josh Allen.

Jameson Williams is viewed as a player with high upside potential who can reach another level of performance due to his team environment. He is currently ranked behind Christian Watson on the source's draft board.

Javonte Williams is rising into round three ADP. His usage potential is strong following Denver's decision to waive their young running backs, leaving Malik Davis as the primary backup.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a polarizing first-round pick with significant variance in his draft position, ranging from as high as 1.03 to as low as 1.11. His draft stock remains difficult to pin down for managers.

Jonathan Taylor is currently being drafted in the late first round, but the source suggests passing on him at his current ADP due to the high quality of available wide receivers in that tier. Additionally, Taylor carries some injury risk, making a roster build featuring him alongside Malik Nabers and Jahmyr Gibbs feel 'not clean' to the analysts.

Jonathan Brooks is currently dealing with an injury, which the source notes lowers the bar for Jalen McMillan to see increased early-season usage. Additionally, his selection in the draft is used as a benchmark that triggers the departure of other appealing running backs from the board.

Josh Allen is the benchmark for mobile quarterback production, specifically due to his unique ability to rush for touchdowns in the red zone. He is also used as a timing marker for quarterback draft strategy, with a significant gap typically existing between his selection and the next tier of quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson.

The source expresses skepticism regarding Justin Jefferson's ceiling as the overall WR1 due to concerns about the quarterback environment, but acknowledges he will likely return to his standard 18 points per game production.

Kyren Williams is identified as a high-value running back target available at the 3/4 turn in FFPC drafts, grouped alongside Breece Hall and Javonte Williams as strong options in that range.

Malik Nabers is considered an ideal PPR wide receiver due to his extreme target demand; the source notes he would pout if he did not receive 12 targets per game at LSU. While he is a high-upside target, the source acknowledges some injury risk and temperament concerns.

Parker Washington is a high-priority target for the analysts, with Scott Barrett explicitly stating he ranks him ahead of other available wide receivers in the queue, despite occasionally choosing other positions for specific roster builds.

Rich Hribar identifies Pat Freiermuth as a 'must-draft' player, relaying Scott Barrett's high conviction in him as a key target for the season, specifically recommending he be pushed up to the ninth round.

Puka Nacua is frequently falling to the 1.06 in FFPC drafts, where he is considered part of a high-tier group alongside Ja'Marr Chase, Christian McCaffrey, and Brock Bowers. Despite his falling ADP, he remains a key target for high-stakes rosters.

The source includes Tee Higgins among a group of wide receivers who possess significant upside and the potential to reach a new level of production based on their favorable team environments.

Travis Etienne is currently being drafted in the fourth round, living in the same range as D'Andre Swift. The source expresses a preference for other running backs over Etienne, placing him in a borderline category compared to their preferred targets.

The source identifies TreVeyon Henderson as a player to monitor for a potential draft conversation at the 7.01 turn.

The source notes that Tucker Kraft is still recovering from an ACL injury, which serves as context for the Green Bay pass-catching depth chart.

Scott Barrett asserts that negative sentiment regarding Woody Marks is unfounded, citing team sources who describe him as a bellcow back who is being rested in practice to ensure he is healthy for a robust regular-season workload.