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Yahoo Fantasy Football Re-Draft: Le'Veon Bell won't relinquish his RB1 throne

In any fantasy game player valuations are constantly changing. To help guide owners on where players should be properly slotted and to take a mulligan on August drafts, our fearless forecasters recently participated in a 12-team mock. What is Todd Gurley worth? How far has Lamar Miller fallen? What about fast starters Donte Moncrief, James Jones and Devonta Freeman? Peruse our results below, debate each team's merits and declare a winner in the comments section. (NOTE: Each team in this 8-round exercise was required to draft a QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, TE and 2 FLEX (RB/WR/TE), .5 PPR)

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ROUND 1 

Le'Veon Bell, Pit, RB1 - No-brainer to ring the Bell at No. 1 - he's scored 10-plus fantasy points in 20 of his past 21 games, and he's only twice (in his 31-game career) scored less than 8.8 fantasy points (FWIW, both times were against the Jets). (Funston)

Jamaal Charles, KC, RB2 - Like Bell, he does it all - his 145 total yard effort in Week 4 was actually his lowest fantasy output of the season. The matchup degree of difficulty doesn't really matter for JC as he can beat you in so many ways. (Funston)

Adrian Peterson, MIN, RB3 – Needed one rust-shaking game, and he's been terrific since. (Scott Pianowski)

Julio Jones, ATL, WR1 – Only potential question is long-term health. Kyle Shanahan is forcing him the ball, as we all expected he would. Hobbles around like Fred G. Sanford but apparently means nothing. (Pianow)

Rob Gronkowski, NE, TE1 - On pace to finish with 1,643 yards and 21 touchdowns while playing the thinnest position. There's a strong argument to take him first overall. (Dalton Del Don)

Odell Beckham Jr, NYG, WR2 - Felt like a drop off after the top-five, but Beckham should pick it up over the rest of the season. He's still seeing a bunch of targets. (Del Don)

A.J. Green, CIN, WR3 – I wrestled with taking Antonio Brown here, but Roethlisberger's uncertain status and the fact that Cincy has a more favorable strength of schedule at the WR position pushed me towards Green. (Liz Loza)

Aaron Rodgers, GB, QB1 – The whole "waiting on a QB" philosophy goes out the proverbial window when Rodgers is playing at such a transcendent level. (Loza)

Arian Foster, Hou, RB4 – Workload will ramp up in short order, topping out at usual 20-25 touches per game. Houston desperately needs to establish ground game to take pressure off Mallett. Just keep tissues intact, Arian. (Brad Evans)

Todd Gurley, StL, RB5 – Surprised? Don't be. Gurley is a generational runner akin to a Peterson or Lynch. His breakout performance in Arizona was only an appetizer. Given RB landscape, a worthy top-5 rusher. (Evans)

Matt Forte, Chi, RB6 – Here's hoping he lands in Denver or Dallas. But even if Forte isn't flipped, he's a decent bet for 1,800-plus scrimmage yards. (Andy Behrens)

Eddie Lacy, GB, RB7 – There's really no reason for Lacy to tumble out of the first round in a re-draft. He's a bruising back tied to an elite offense, and he appears to be healthy. (Behrens)

ROUND 2

Antonio Brown, Pit, WR4 – If Ben weren't coming back, I'd feel differently. (DeAndre Hopkins received strong consideration.) But AB remains an upper-tier receiver and he'll get his QB back for the most important weeks. (Behrens)

Marshawn Lynch, Sea, RB8 – Lynch is expected back in Week 5, and he should return to his usual dominance. It's not as if Rawls has forced a job-share. This is a curiously long fall for Beast Mode. (Behrens)

Demaryius Thomas, Den, WR5 – Peyton's wounded ducks aside, DT is the third-most targeted wide receiver this year. That workload combined with a cakewalk upcoming schedule suggest he's a top-5 fixture at WR. (Evans)

Randall Cobb, GB, WR6 – Without Jordy and due to Davante Adams' ankle setback, Cobb should see roughly 10 targets per game rest of season, provided his shoulder remains in socket. Odds are strong he finishes with 100+ catches. (Evans)

Mark Ingram, NO, RB9 – He's a bruising back who is now heavily involved in the passing game and on a team in which the QB's arm strength is in question. I'll take it. (Loza)

Jeremy Hill, CIN, RB10 – As the weeks go by, the mercury drops and Hill's value only goes up. (Loza)

Devonta Freeman, Atl, RB11 - I strongly considered Freeman with my last pick (No. 6 overall), so I happily took him here. He sure looks like this season's biggest breakout star, and you have to love him tied to such a potent offense. (Del Don)

DeAndre Hopkins, Hou, WR7 - On pace to get 240 targets, which would be 56 more than the receiver who saw the most last season. (Del Don)

Brandon Marshall, NYJ, WR8 – The Jets offense is about three players touching it: Ivory, Marshall, Decker. And Fitzpatrick will make the throw even if Marshall is covered. Mmm, targets. (Pianow)

Emmanuel Sanders, Den, WR9 – Here's another team with a remarkably narrow passing tree. This is your best friend in fantasy. (Pianow)

Amari Cooper, Oak, WR10 - Has 100-yard efforts in two of his first four games as a pro. Already looks like a seasoned veteran, and the situation in Oakland is ripe for high-volume passing. (Funston)

Chris Ivory, NYJ, RB12 - Getting 5.0 YPC and averaging over 100 rushing yards per game. He's graded out as the No. 1 RB to this point of the season, according to ProFootballFocus. Love the set-up for him in NY (read: heavy workload). (Funston)

ROUND 3

Larry Fitzgerald, Ari, WR11 – Embracing slot; Has delivered rock-solid WR1 numbers in past 9 games with Palmer at QB: 99 yards per game, 7 TDs. (Funston)

Justin Forsett, Bal, RB13 - His slump-busting 150 rushing yards in Week 4 brings a sigh of relief, His rest-of-season schedule currently rates as the fourth-easiest for the RB position. (Funston)

Julian Edelman, NE, WR12– Never going to be a dominant touchdown scorer, but he's a volume monster on a loaded team, with bye already out of way. (Pianow)

Dion Lewis, NE, RB14– So long as Pats stick with no more than two backs, I feel good about Lewis. Somehow fumbled twice early and lived to tell about it. (Pianow)

Latavius Murray, Oak, RB15 - Running back gets ugly fast, and while Murray has been a bit of a disappointment so far, he remains the rare workhorse for an improved Oakland team. (Del Don)

Calvin Johnson, Det, WR13  - A tough schedule has contributed to Johnson's slow start, but he still ranks No. 7 in targets. He's a buy low and should be much better moving forward. (Del Don)

Frank Gore, IND, RB16 – I'm banking on this offense getting right. Gore has had a month to work out the kinks. I think he'll see more action in the passing game as the season wears on. (Loza)

Alshon Jefferey, CHI, WR14 – Even hobbled he's an impact player. Jeffery's hamstring issue is obviously far from ideal, but he'll be a target hog once he's healthy... hopefully as soon as this week. (Loza)

Tom Brady, NE, QB2 – Brady has absolutely destroyed the league from the onset averaging over 370 yards per game with a 9:1 TD:INT split in three contests. As long as Gronk stays healthy he should remain at or near the top in QB per game average. (Evans)

Andrew Luck, Ind, QB3 – Haven't been this disappointed this high school homecoming '95. Decision-making, o-line have killed him, but still has talent/weapons to rebound quickly. Near-term schedule promising. (Evans>

Jordan Matthews, Phi, WR15 – A month ago, you had to draft Matthews two rull rounds earlier. His opening weeks were just fine and his situation remains excellent. Matthews still has big performances ahead. (Behrens)

Keenan Allen, SD, WR16 – What's not to like? He's already seen 46 targets, delivering two 100-yard games and three TDs. (Behrens)

ROUND 4

Carlos Hyde, SF, RB17 – You loved him just three weeks ago, following the 168-yard binge. Hyde isn't an upper-tier RB, but he's a very good bet for 1,000-plus yards. (Behrens)

Jeremy Maclin, KC, WR17 – After back-to-back 140-yard weeks (and with the Bears on deck), I'm buying. (Behrens)

James Jones, GB, WR18 – TDs should slow but still on 68-1268-16 pace. With defenses focused on containing Cobb and with a HOF-level QB under center, his torrid start is no fluke. Will be midrange WR2 at a minimum ROS. (Evans)

Donte Moncrief, Ind, WR19 – Skill set and experience have come together. He's the best WR on the Colts roster bar none. Given his assets and situation I believe he'll finish close to his 92-1100-12 pace. (Evans)

Joseph Randle, DAL, RB18  – Yuck. My least favorite pick so far. I have high hopes for Christine Michael. At the present, however, Randle remains more productive than McFadden and is running behind an excellent offensive line. (Loza)

T.Y. Hilton, IND, WR20  – Remember what I said about banking on the Colts to turn things around? Make that doubly true with this pick. Hilton is leading the team in targets and yards. The TDs should come.(Loza)

Mike Evans, TB, WR21 - It's hard not to worry about Jameis Winston's inaccuracy, but this is a WR who scored 12 touchdowns over 15 games as a rookie last season. He was being drafted two full rounds higher five weeks ago, so I'll gamble on him at a discount here. (Del Don)

Allen Robinson, Jax, WR22 - I wasn't overly excited for ARob here, but he is on pace to finish with 1,320 receiving yards and eight touchdowns (on 156 targets). (Del Don)

Travis Kelce, KC, TE2 – I still expect him to finish around 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns, no matter his quarterback. (Pianow)

Gio Bernard, Cin, RB19 – Getting consistent touches on a balanced, winning team. This looks like fun. (Pianow)

Jarvis Landry, Mia, WR23 – He's basically an upper-middle class version of Julian Edelman. (Funston)

Lamar Miller, Mia, RB20 – Love the talent, hated the way he was being used (as in, not nearly enough) - hoping a coaching change fixes that issue. (Funston)

ROUND 5

Dez Bryant, Dal, WR24 – If he returns after Week 6 bye, as recently surfaced reports have indicated could happen, this will be a steal of a deal. (Funston)

Russell Wilson, Sea, QB4 - You know me, it's Round 5 and Russell Wilson is still on the board. It doesn't take Sherlock Holmes to tell you what I'm going to do. He's been a top 8 QB in Yahoo default set-ups to this point despite being the most heavily pressured QB. When his young line finally gels, we'll see another level from Wilson, who currently has the fifth-easiest ROS schedule for QBs. (Funston)

Greg Olsen, Car, TE3 – Go look at their wideouts again. Olsen is a high-floor player who also has a significant upside. (Pianow)

T.J. Yeldon, Jax, RB21 – Averages 20 touches a game, never had less than 13. That's enormously valuable. (Pianow)

Eric Decker, NYJ, WR25 - He has three touchdowns despite missing six quarters and playing hobbled throughout another game. Decker should be back to full strength after the Jets' bye and is a bargain here. (Del Don)

DeMarco Murray, Phi, RB22 - Maybe he'll continue to be a huge bust, but this is someone who totaled 2,261 yards and 13 touchdowns last season and is now being drafted outside the top-20 RBs after just one month of action. Philly continues to treat him as its workhorse when he's been on the field. (Del Don)

Martavis Bryant, PIT, WR26  – Last year Bryant amassed 8 TDs in just ten games. He won't see a ton of targets, but the looks he does get will likely be in the red zone. (Loza)

Melvin Gordon, SD, RB23  – His offensive line is a mess and he wasn't able to convert at the goal line in Week 4, but I'm encouraged by his involvement in the passing game and general improvement since the start of the season.(Loza)

LeGarrette Blount, NE, RB24 – Dion Lewis, and his 67.5 snap percentage, isn't going anywhere, but as temps cool, Blount's production should heat up. He's a quality RB2 this late in the draft. (Evans)

Danny Woodhead, SD, RB25 – The fantastically 'stached RB is on pace for 1,388 combined yards and 68 receptions. Considering his prominent RZ role, he's more than a change of pace option. Highly employable. (Evans)

Vincent Jackson, TB, WR26 – Can't say I love being tied to Jameis Winston, necessarily. But Jackson is seeing plenty of targets (15 in Week 4), and he appears to be the top option for his scattershot rookie QB. (Behrens)

Matt Ryan, ATL, QB5 – Ryan is the guy who gets to throw to Julio, which is awesome. Do I need to say more? Atlanta is averaging 30-plus points per game, and the upcoming schedule is a layup line. (Behrens)

THE BREAKDOWN (FULL ROSTERS INCLUDING RDs 6-8)

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