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Mike Krueger | Archive | Email  
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What to Expect
PPR Mock Draft Analysis: Rounds 6-10
8/15/11
Rounds: 1-5 | 6-10 | 11-16

- PPR Scoring, 12 Teams, 16 Rounds
- Starting Lineup: 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, 1 D/ST, 1 Flex (RB, WR, TE)

Round 6 Thoughts: Greg Olsen’s stock is moving up, but to see him drafted at 6.03—a full round ahead of Jimmy Graham and almost two rounds ahead of Owen Daniels—is a surprise. There’s too much depth at the position to take Olsen here. … Much like with Ingram, owners have a mixed valuation of Kenny Britt. I’m comfortable with the risk, drafting him as a WR2, and likely would’ve done so late in Round 5. … Notice the running back value that’s still available. … Daniel Thomas, Ryan Grant, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, and Marshawn Lynch are all solid RB3’s and good picks in this round even if they lack sex appeal.



Round 7 Thoughts: The second-tier QBs come off the shelves—Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, and upside pick Matthew Stafford. … This round is also dominated by No. 2 wide receivers on teams with high-powered pass offenses – Chad Ochocinco, Pierre Garcon, and Mario Manningham off the board. … Outside of Greg Jennings, the values of the other three notable receivers in Green Bay are all over the map. Don’t be surprised to see Jordy Nelson or James Jones taken ahead of starter Donald Driver, as Nelson was here.



Round 8 Thoughts: Again, the tight end depth is healthy. Owen Daniels in the 8th Round is great value, as is Kellen Winslow. [Note to self: No reason to gamble on Antonio Gates in Round 3.] … The news of Roy Williams securing a spot in the starting lineup hadn’t quite hit the masses at the time of this draft. He’ll likely go higher than 8.02 from here on out. … Danny Amendola has the potential to be a PPR star, but the receiving corps in St. Louis remains muddled at best. He’s worth the gamble here as a WR4 only.



Round 9 Thoughts: The first backup QB is off the board (Josh Freeman) along with a couple of rookie wideouts with upside (Julio Jones and Greg Little) … Rashad Jennings is taken a round or two ahead of his ADP and isn’t worthy of RB3 status—the price I pay for taking Gates in Round 3 and having to play catch-up at the RB position. … One year you’re a fantasy gem and the next year not so much. In the span of a few weeks, Johnny Knox has taken a nosedive to being Mr. Irrelevant in Round 9.



Round 10 Thoughts: Lance Moore’s value has risen sharply since last week. You’ll be hard-pressed to get him in the 10th round of any draft moving forward. … Did I mention that TEs are deep this year? Reason #158 not to draft a TE early: Marcedes Lewis (700 yards, 10 TDs) in Round 10. … While Kevin Kolb became a household name during the lockout, experienced fantasy owners know a move to the desert and Larry Fitzgerald doesn’t automatically equal big numbers. He’s a QB2 and should be drafted as such.

Next: Rounds 11-16