Perfect Fantasy Football Draft: 4th in a 12-Team ESPN PPR League
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If you were hoping for one of the top two running backs, you’ll likely miss out on them if you have the fourth pick in your fantasy football draft. The consolation prize will be one of the best wide receivers, which is key for PPR formats. Selecting one of them provides a cornerstone to build your roster around.
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 ESPN ADP to guide the available candidates.
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My Plan of Attack When Drafting 4th in a 12-Team ESPN PPR League
Roster Settings: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex (WR/RB/TE), 1 Kicker, 1 DEF, 6 bench spots
We’re in a PPR format, so I want to load up on wide receivers early. My goal is to take three of them within the first four rounds. I’ll need to target running backs immediately after, so I’ll be waiting to select my quarterback until the later rounds.
Continue reading for a breakdown of my favorite picks through Round 10 on ESPN and a list of the best late-round targets at each position.
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