Perfect Fantasy Football Draft: 4th in a 10-Team Yahoo Half-PPR League

A 10-team fantasy football league leaves fantasy managers with the potential to emerge from their draft with a more talented roster. It also lends towards taking more risks in the draft, considering that a shallower league should result in added talent being available on the waiver wire. Having the fourth pick likely means missing out on the top two running backs, but it also means having three top-24 picks to begin the draft.

In this article, I will walk you through the ideal players to draft out of this position for every single round of the draft, using Yahoo ADP to guide the available candidates.

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My Plan of Attack When Drafting 4th in a 10-Team Yahoo Half-PPR League

Roster Settings: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex (WR/RB/TE), 1 Kicker, 1 DEF, 7 bench spots

Given the likely options, I’m going to take a wide receiver with my first pick. I then intend to focus on running backs for at least a round or two. I don’t normally take a quarterback early in a league this size because only 10 of them start on a weekly basis. However, I’m open-minded to taking Josh Allen if the board falls a certain way.

Continue reading for a breakdown of my favorite picks through Round 10 on Yahoo and a list of the best late-round targets at each position.

Round 1, Pick 4 (4) – WR Puka Nacua, Rams

Puka Nacua was the leader of one of the most potent passing attacks in the league last year. He had a 28.5% target share on his way to producing 129 receptions, 1,715 yards, and 10 touchdowns for the Rams. He has appeared in at least 16 games in two of his three seasons in the NFL. In both, he finished with at least 160 targets, 105 receptions, and 1,486 receiving yards. Another monster stat line could be on the horizon. Coming off an MVP season, Matthew Stafford is showing no signs of slowing down. Opposing defenses must also worry about Davante Adams in coverage, while Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are a dangerous duo on the ground. With Nacua on my team, my next pick will be a running back.

My top alternatives: Christian McCaffrey, Jonathan Taylor

Round 2, Pick 7 (17) – RB Omarion Hampton, Chargers

It’s disappointing that the Chargers already lost their starting center, Tyler Biadasz (knee), for the season. Injuries were abundant on their offensive line last year, making things difficult for Justin Herbert. Omarion Hampton also missed time, appearing in just nine games. When he was on the field, he played well, despite the issues on his offensive line. He did a lot of the damage himself, posting a 21.0% broken tackle rate and averaging 3.1 yards after contact. He was also targeted 35 times, which he turned into 32 receptions for 192 yards and one touchdown. His ability to contribute in both facets of the offense gives him significant upside if he can stay on the field for all 17 games.

My top alternatives: De’Von Achane, Derrick Henry

Round 3, Pick 4 (24) – QB Josh Allen, Bills

I debated taking Kyren Williams (ADP 27) here. He would be a great addition as my RB2, but I think I can still select some valuable running backs to pair with Hampton later. Instead, I’ll take the best quarterback in fantasy. Josh Allen gives me a weekly edge over my opponents. Not much of a case needs to be made for taking him this early. He has three straight seasons with at least 500 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. The Bills also beefed up their passing game, adding D.J. Moore at wide receiver. Allen has also been a pillar of health, appearing in at least 16 games in each of the last seven seasons.

My top alternatives: Kyren Williams, Malik Nabers

Round 4, Pick 7 (37) – WR Ladd McConkey, Chargers

I still need a second running back, but Ladd McConkey is someone I’m targeting heavily this season. The addition of Keenan Allen resulted in McConkey’s target share dropping from 23.3% in 2024 to 19.2% last season. However, he still had an average depth of target of 9.5 yards and accounted for 23.9% of the Chargers’ air yards. Allen is now on the Colts, leaving McConkey as the team’s WR1 again. When he was their top option as a rookie, he recorded 82 receptions, 1,149 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns. With Mike McDaniel now his offensive coordinator, I can see McConkey catching at least 100 passes.

My top alternatives: Garrett Wilson, Emeka Egbuka

Round 5, Pick 4 (44) – RB Cam Skattebo, Giants

I need to be aggressive in adding running backs now. I’ll start off by taking Cam Skattebo, who thrived when put in a leading role last season. He was given more work beginning in Week 2, and that ran through Week 7 because he then suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8. According to the 4for4 Player Touches App, he was tied for fourth among running backs during that stretch with 117 touches. The three players who ranked ahead of him were Christian McCaffrey (154), Jonathan Taylor (133), and Quinshon Judkins (118). Now healthy, Skattebo should receive all the work that he can handle. Don’t be worried about the Giants recently signing Najee Harris. Expect him to impact backup Tyrone Tracy Jr., rather than take touches away from Skattebo.

My top alternatives: Josh Jacobs, D'Andre Swift

Round 6, Pick 7 (57) – WR Parker Washington, Jaguars

I planned to take another running back here, but looking at ADP, I think there are still a few viable options that could be available when I’m on the clock again in the seventh round. I can’t say the same about the wide receiver candidates, so I’ll take Parker Washington now. He led the Jaguars with 96 targets last season, topping Brian Thomas Jr. (91). Thomas finished with 48 receptions, 707 yards, and two touchdowns, while Washington outperformed him with 58 receptions, 847 yards, and five touchdowns. Although Thomas had a higher average depth of target of 14.2 yards, Washington wasn’t far behind him at 12.4 yards. Travis Hunter is trending towards spending most of his time playing defense this year, so Washington and Thomas will be joined by Jakobi Meyers to form the team’s top wide receiver trio. Washington is in line to for around 100 targets again.

My top alternatives: Bhayshul Tuten, Mike Evans

Round 7, Pick 4 (64) – RB Jadarian Price, Seahawks

Jadarian Price has an ADP of 62, so it’s conceivable that he would still be available for me here. If he is, I couldn’t be much happier to add him to Hampton and Skattebo to form a young trio with a ton of upside. The Seahawks were tied for the third-most rushing attempts in the league last season. Zach Charbonnet is still working his way back from a torn ACL, so George Holani and Emanuel Wilson will serve as Price’s primary backups to begin the season. That doesn’t leave much competition for him. He should be thrust into a heavy workload immediately.

My top alternatives: Rhamondre Stevenson, Tucker Kraft

Round 8, Pick 7 (77) – RB Tony Pollard, Titans

I took some big swings with young players at running back. Tony Pollard is not that kind of option, but he provides a reliable veteran with a high floor at the position for me. He has four straight seasons with at least 1,000 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He also recorded 74 receptions over his first two seasons with the Titans. Their offense should be better this year with Brian Daboll as their offensive coordinator. Carnell Tate and Wan’Dale Robinson also add a jolt at wide receiver. That could mean longer drives and additional touchdown opportunities for Pollard.

My top alternatives: Rico Dowdle, Kyle Pitts

Round 9, Pick 4 (84) – WR Chris Godwin, Buccaneers

There is a change of the guard at wide receiver for the Buccaneers with Mike Evans now on the 49ers. Emeka Egbuka should take over as the team’s top option, and he has the potential to be a very valuable fantasy option. Also, don’t forget about Chris Godwin. Injuries have limited him the last two seasons, but before that, he had a streak of three straight years with at least 80 receptions and 1,000 yards. Over 18 combined games the last two years, he had 83 receptions for 936 yards and seven touchdowns. At the very least, he should be a viable bye week fill in option for my squad. If all goes right, he could work is way into flex consideration for when he has a favorable matchup.

My top alternatives: De'Zhaun Stribling, Stefon Diggs

Round 10, Pick 7 (97) – WR Alec Pierce, Colts

Alec Pierce’s slow recovery from ankle surgery has left him with an ADP of 97. Coming off the first 1,000-yard season of his career and signing a big contract during the offseason, a healthy Pierce would be the Colts’ top option at wide receiver. Michael Pittman Jr., who had at least 111 targets in each of the last five seasons, is now on the Steelers. The potential for an increased target share is exciting because Pierce’s average depth of target was 21.4 and 18.8 yards the last two seasons. There’s a chance that he is limited to begin the season, but I won’t need him to start for my squad right away. If he is healthy down the stretch, this pick could pay significant dividends.

My top alternatives: Matthew Golden, Jordan Mason

Top Late-Round Targets

Since I took Allen in the first 10 rounds, I didn’t want to also take a tight end. That would have left me thin at wide receiver and running back. I like the late tight end options, anyway. I usually use my last two selections on defense and kicker, but I like reaching maybe a round earlier than normal and selecting Brandon Aubrey as my kicker. He provides a significant advantage over the other options at his position.

Top Late Round Targets