Unfortunately we couldn't go to Vegas this year, for obvious reasons, so we did the Vegas draft remotely. It consisted of five 12-team non-PPR leagues with the league winners (determined in Week 14 and 15 playoffs) squaring off in a five-way battle for the most points and overall title in Week 16.
We start 1-QB, 2 RB, 3WR, 1-TE, 1-FLEX, team kicker and team defense. I picked fifth. Here are the results:
1.5 Nick Chubb -- This might be the earliest he's gone in any draft, but it's non-PPR, and he's among the favorites to lead the league in rushing yards and TDs. Chubb is one of the best early-down runners in the league, and the Browns made major upgrades on the offensive line and at head coach.
2.8 Jonathan Taylor -- Another "reach" even in non-PPR, but I love the talent, the offensive line and the upside. I expect the Colts to be run-heavy, and they didn't trade up to get him to make him Marlon Mack's backup for long.
3.5 Odell Beckham -- The reason you reach for backs early is receivers like Beckham are still available in Round 3. The Browns have a narrow tree, and Beckham's finally healthy this year.
4.8 DJ Chark -- He's in the Randy Moss/A.J. Green lineage -- tall, blazing fast, able to make big plays downfield. He's got little competition for targets, and the Jaguars could be throwing a lot this year.
5.5 Marquise Brown -- He's put on enough bulk to be a go-to No. 1 receiver in Year 2, and home run receivers can do well in non-PPR even without massive volume.
6.8 D'Andre Swift -- I'm concerned about his camp injury, but it's not considered serious, and I don't think Kerryon Johnson can hold up to the rigors of the NFL for long.
7.5 J.K. Dobbins -- He's behind Mark Ingram and maybe even Gus Edwards for now. But he's had a good camp, and there's no better place to be than alongside a running QB like Lamar Jackson.
8.8 CeeDee Lamb -- He's had a great camp and should see action right away in one of the league's top passing games.
9.5 Jerry Jeudy -- He was my fifth rookie in nine picks! Like Lamb, he's a massive prospect and having a great camp.
10.8 Tony Pollard -- He's the highest upside backup in the league and might even share more work with a healthy Ezekiel Elliott.
11.5 Jonnu Smith -- I needed a tight end, and Smith is potentially his team's No. 2 target. He's also having a strong camp.
12.8 Daniel Jones -- He and Joe Burrow are my go-tos when waiting on quarterback. Jones should be better in Year 2, has a better offensive line and his weapons are healthy at press time. Plus a terrible defense might land him in some shootouts.
13.5 Chris Herndon -- Another athletic, talented tight end getting buzz in camp.
14.8 Saints Kicker -- Wil Lutz is good, plays in a dome and for a good team.
15.5 Colts Defense -- They face the Jaguars Week 1 and should be better after signing DeForest Buckner this offseason.
16.8 Derek Carr -- I don't want Carr, but Daniel Jones gets the Steelers in Week 1, and Carr gets the Panthers, so I have my Week 1 QB.
Roster By Position
QB: Daniel Jones
RB: Nick Chubb/Jonathan Taylor
WR: Odell Beckham/DJ Chark/Marquise Brown
TE: Jonnu Smith
FLEX: D'Andre Swift
K: Saints
D: Colts
Bench: J.K. Dobbins/CeeDee Lamb/Jerry Jeudy/Tony Pollard/Chris Herndon/Derek Carr
