You're Drafting The Wrong Players (Take These 5 Instead)

[@epicbaconator007]

1. 0:25 Cooper Kupp 2. 4:02 De'Von Achane 3. 10:09 Anthony Richardson 4. 14:43 Najee Harris 5. 17:58 Mark Andrews 6. 20:49 Amari Cooper

[@taronrich2231]

We don’t deserve you bro Thnks

[@DA-kp1kq]

Thank you!! I always wonder why people don’t put thumbnails up 😠

[@DillonTaylor-fi7ok]

Dear Sal. I have the first round pick. Everyone is saying go CMC but my heart is telling me to go with Lamb or Hill. Full point PPR. Ten man league.

[@joemontana1111]

@@DillonTaylor-fi7okHill! 😁🤝

[@unclejoe3747]

TY!! 🙏

[@Fried_Bananas]

The arguments for Achane are getting out of hand. Kyren played one more game than Achane, never had a 54 point week, and still finished 60 points ahead of Achane in standard format. Only players to average more points per game than Achane? Christian McCaffrey (20.25), Kyren Williams (18.5), and wouldn't you know it...Raheem Mostert (16.1). Worst part about that stat? No, not that it's in standard format. It's the fact that Mostert averaged more points per game than Achane _while_ playing 4 more games than him. Wildly overlooked stat going into this season on a RB who just got extended by a coach who handpicked him from his last job. And if you think McVay is going to give Corum a significant role at any point this season, even if Kyren gets hurt? I'll note that it would be the first time ever in McVay's coaching career. Corum will split touches with Ronnie Rivers _at best_ so I don't understand the panic against Williams.

[@bubblehulk7647]

Why did you use standard scoring though? Mostert scored 18 TDs and stayed healthy for most of the season….do you think he’s likely to repeat that feat?

[@Morg_-wu1kk]

This is the smartest argument I’ve ever heard… thank you

[@bonesdoe]

@@slickrick8046mostert will def vulture some tds from Achane tho. Corum will not, I really like Devone Achane I drafted him last year knew he’d be great. But that backfield is gonna have so many different guys touching the ball. If u have an elite rb1 then yea Achanes a great pick if u need an rb1 take kyren over Achane.

[@JohnSmith-jh4lg]

Kyron is a number 1 back. A workhorse. Achane is in a shared backfield. You are betting that he ends up dominating the backfield in this offense. If that doesn't happen then Kyron is far better. I am also a Dolphins fan. There is no one in our camp that thinks Mostert will do any worse than last year. Mostert is the best back in the red zone. Achane is still learning from the master.

[@Drake23x23]

​@@slickrick8046 100% spot on with Jaylen Wright

[@rdogg222]

Saying that CJ Stroud is a similar QB to Trevor Lawrence is nuts. What TL has in mobility, he lacks in ball security. He not only threw 14 INTs last season, but recorded 7 lost fumbles. He doesn't take command of an offense like a true leader needs. Watch the tape and count how many times Lawrence and his intended receiver weren't on the same page.

[@MMourtides]

I unsubscribed from this guy... He's like a plant in the FF industry. Like he decided since he was good at speaking he should do fantasy football podcasts. Idk something is off about him. There's much better FF people to listen to

[@permitted_277]

Najee Vs Zamir is an example of playing not to lose rather than taking the upside and playing to win. You forgot to mention that Najee is competing with a very talented back in jaylen Warren. Some even say he can take the lead role there. And as you said, Arthur Smith used a lot of Tyler Allgier last year although having Bijan. I expect warren to be a thorn in Najee’s side. I’ll take Zamir who will run the ball a million times a game.

[@InvestWithFFI]

I want to agree with you. I hope he doesn’t have a season how Alexander Mattison had when he finally became the RB1.

[@ShelbyBrookingsDavid]

You aren't factoring in just how many times a game PIT will run the ball. OR that it's a contract year for Najee. They're going to run him into the ground. I like Zamir too. It'll probably be close. But those are other things to think of on Najee

[@guywillis1281]

Please stop telling them they're drafting wrong. I love the teams I'm getting because of it

[@jrminor2408]

😂

[@ThePhildozer89]

I won both my leagues last year with the help of your video and the blueprint. Will definitely be following you again this year.

[@lestermoore9138]

Time stamps, time stamps, time stamps…

[@Nashvegas21]

This right here

[@Ewbones87]

Add, ADHD, add

[@mrblitzer8705]

Totally

[@casherj1]

100%!

[@Chimpman76]

King Kyren is someone you're far too low on. Even if expecting a 20% share to Corum.

[@dan7553]

Insane disrespect to RB2

[@mounishsavier5774]

For real lol, Corum is only gonna take work away from Kyren when he's tired, excellent handcuff for sure but Kyren is gonna be a monster again. Rams offense as a whole will be so sneaky good

[@andrewcosentino7283]

Mostert outsnapped Achane 9-2 with the starters in week 2 of the preseason. Obviously the split won’t be that crazy but it shows Mostert is still going to have at least 45% of this backfield. Blake Corum was literally just brought in to help kyrien because Royce freeman and Darrell Henderson and Ronnie Rivers are terrible😂Doesn’t make sense to me.

[@deutshc8871]

Corum will take more than 20% lmfaooo we’re talking about the rams here. Also he’s a kick returner now

[@briann9336]

When it comes to projecting. Some players simply has seen their best days and declining like a Davante and Kupp

[@jboldt73]

No way, Achane over Williams. NO WAY. First off, if you think over 7 YPC is going to be duplicated, ain't no way. Second, not only does Achane have Mostert who will get all high value touches but also Jaylen Wright and Jeff Wilson is still there. that is too much competition. I am more than happy letting all my league mates take Achane in the second round, as my drafts start this week, I am begging for that.

[@randyteves1449]

Williams was lights out. Achane was always hurt. Keep smoking! 😵‍💫💨

[@johnlefebre7495]

Hamstrings tend to be a reoccurring injury though, especially among older wide recievers. Miles Austin comes to mind.

[@DunRovinRanch-1969]

I learned the hard way. I’ll stay away from any player with hamstring issues.

[@thirdplace3973]

Achane cannot sustain that workload at 5’9” and 188 lbs. McDaniel said they might get 4 backs into the rotation this year and why they brought Mostert back and drafted a sick RB as well.

[@sleepercell45]

Devon is not averaging 7.7 ypt please do not draft this guy thinking that production is sustainable. He would quite literally be the greatest RB in NFL history by a wide margin IF that was sustainable

[@fantasyrealest9389]

He said that 🤦🏾

[@duckbox765]

Not to mention he’s tiny, has legitimate durability/injury concerns and will never get a 3 down workload because of his size. Not really someone I feel confident spending a 2nd or 3rd round pick on, when he likely doesn’t even play the whole season. People are riding this dude so hard acting like he’s gonna average 10 ypt this year and be healthy the whole year.

[@kevinwyman3385]

​@duckbox765 I had mostert last year and drafted him like round 10. It made me watch the dolphins play. Achane is explosive but tiny, I've seen arm tackles take him down and I'm nervous he will be injury prone. Moestart is also injury prone but for where you can get him, I'd rather go reciever heavy and back fill with contributors like him

[@Kai_soze]

@@duckbox765yeah he can’t stay on the field. Dude is the size of an average male in the world. 5”8 sub 200

[@ShawnRickman]

Achane will be splitting work with 2 other backs and you're excited about that in the 2nd? Don't outsmart yourself, take Pacheco at that ADP. The Chief's defense is solid now so Pacheco will be playing with a lead in 90% of their games this year plus there's no Mckinnon. Pacheco is a way better pick than Achane. Remember this comment!. Good show man.

[@zionredd]

He’s splitting the work only with mostert, the 32 yr old most injury prone back in the league, last year was a fluke.

[@manoreys693]

Sal changing players every day lol

[@DunRovinRanch-1969]

I was thinking the same thing. I seem to remember videos where Sal is high on Michal Pittman and down on Cupp’s ADP. Also I think he’s basically right on Mobil QB but last year Goff and Purdy outscored Mahomes. Tua was right behind Mahomes.

[@lowkeydusty8685]

Following Sals advice and guide drafting from the 12th spot: -RB: Saquon -RB: Gibbs -WR: Kupp -WR: Waddle

[@guacamole6856]

Feel like that’s solid lineup

[@lowkeydusty8685]

@@guacamole6856 I hope so, my QB is Kirk cousins tho lol

[@guacamole6856]

@@lowkeydusty8685 he has plenty of weapons! He should be top 10 qb this year if healthy. Ready for cousins and Kyle pitts duo

[@chriso5193]

Waddle will never drop that far down!

[@xtriggertvx57]

If I have the opportunity to take Barkley and King Henry as first and second picks yes or no or which RB do you prefer

[@norikiyo2709]

Brah you know your fantasy no doubt…mahalo and aloha for all the hard work it’s very much appreciated 🙏🤙

[@chalachin4452]

You should look at kyren williams datA before saying he is rank too high. Williams production was on Mccafferty level. He is my #1 pick. I will give you 2 to 1 odds that williams will outperform achane this year.

[@ebrooldfeet5094]

His production was absolutely nowhere near CMC level. CMC had about 700 more total yards, twice as many receptions and 7 more TDs. Whoever is in your league should thank you after you take him in the 1st. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@philwright2480]

Especially, not “ Expecially”

[@AJ-zy9jf]

Pittman Jr is so underrated lmfao

[@lleyy4218]

Hey Sal, Thanks for the great advice. Followed you for years and took 1st and 2nd in my 2 leagues last year. Just found out I have 1.01 on my big money league this season. Breece or Bijan?

[@bigpeeler]

I've followed Sal Vetri since 1974. He's never let me down. You have no idea how difficult it was to follow Sal before the internet was invented. Lots of handwritten letters and carrier pigeons.

[@chlovado]

😂😂😂 That’s Great!!

[@gqvenu4868]

Lol

[@warehousedave7937]

Ive never heard him pronounce "especially" correctly. Uses the word 5 times in every video and says "expecially" every time. Someone please help him.

[@jasonhicks9708]

😂😂😂😂

[@danielroberson8454]

Yeah ok

[@andraingram6953]

I disagree with the Kyrian take !

[@michaelkrein5549]

I like how people defend players, which I get. But please know how to spell their names correctly, its Kyren Williams.

[@jeffpops5290]

He’s a bust

[@andraingram6953]

@@jeffpops5290. I could careless how I spell someone's name I do not know , what make you think he will be a bust?

[@ALFAJERKBFH]

I really appreciate the work you put into these vids. I watch every one 👍

[@williamjohnson6152]

Keep'em rolling bro!! Love the info. 👍

[@Aphasia17]

why am i taking fantasy advice from 2008 Drake?

[@patbax7805]

15:49 Arthur Smith looking like he belongs on a most wanted list.

[@andrewalisuag1473]

Looks like he drives an ice cream truck

[@patbax7805]

@@andrewalisuag1473 with no ice cream.

[@RedShortsPolitics]

Great video per usual!

[@n1ghtt295]

It is De'Von Ay-chan, not Ay-chain. Achane is in a 3 RB crew. He will be a top 20 RB this year, but Kyren is the main back. Even if Corum comes in to take some snaps away.

[@jaycurry5593]

Exactly! With all that glazing you would think he would at least know how to pronounce his name smdh

[@jaredwolff6688]

Don’t love the Pittman hate, he should be about the same as last year and if AR gets hurt again he’s got Flacco to yolo sling the ball all over the yard. Also davante Adams has been really disrespected in drafts as well. Everybody says he doesn’t have a clear QB upgrade but Gardner minshew helped Pittman have his best year yet last year so he can definitely get the ball rolling davante which was the problem. To say davante is aging is lazy he had the second most targets in the league last year and just couldn’t get catchable balls. Don’t be surprised if davante gets 100 catches 1500 yards and 10 TD’s this year

[@travisawhite]

Dude you are absolutely crazy to compare Stroud to TL. Stroud is a better QB than AR and TL, period.

[@dbarller]

Why do we only talk upside about qbs that run. Stroud has 40 passing tds 5000 yard upside. Richardson will be lucky to throw 25

[@Teddy-t5h]

One main receiver with a mobile QB may get less receptions but he gets the vast majority of them.

[@JWicked-pv7nl]

I have pick 1 12 man ppr league. If I take cmc and achane is there at the 2/3 turn do I take him or go wr?

[@rstokes72]

Richardson won't stay healthy - he had 2 injuries, week 2 and then week 5 and he was then done for the year. QB's like him rely on their rushing ability more than their arm. That doesn't usually work out well in the NFL

[@tomwallace7339]

Pure speculation on your part

[@dallessandro77]

If you drafted a bunch of wide receivers and you came to the 67 or 78 turn, would you take both Harris and white?

[@christianurbina5758]

Richardson going to get hurt again, don’t be shocked. If you take him, take him with a solid back up.

[@BrianR883]

Would you take achane over henry , barkley , taylor ?

[@rubenleon6873]

128 targets per game is crazy.

[@zGingaSnapz]

So many people are talking about Nico being a great pick in round 2-3 and your just like nahhh. Love kupp got him in the 5th last night on sleeper

[@k.o.b.i.e.]

Wow. I hot Andrews and kupp late in the same positions you said to wait for. Ppl are crazy!

[@redskinjim]

good stuff Cooper kupp was a guy i got in the late 3rd last year

[@SteveLastname715]

In a league with 6 point passing TDs and 0.1 per completion how would you adjust the Stroud vs Richardson comparison?

[@joethompson758]

Yeah, Sal is super knowledgeable. He’s the man I really am not happy. He stopped doing DFS. Why did you quit that SAL????

[@Chris-Someguy]

What is dfs?

[@HunterBaldwin-h2d]

@@joethompson758 what is DFS

[@coltenhalliburton6206]

@@Chris-SomeguyDaily fantasy sports. DraftKings, FanDuel, etc. his videos used to be 50% him plugging one of them.

[@finessegod9764]

Dfs doesn’t get him nearly as many views

[@Chris-Someguy]

@@coltenhalliburton6206 thank you

[@Ale-u1q]

we need a top 40 WR video

[@qasasabdul-aziz5680]

Asap lmao

[@Jokenword]

Before next Monday 😂

[@dareonb3537]

Took cmc 1st, Kupp in the 2nd and burrow in the 3rd and got Nico and Zay flowers in the 4/5. 🔥

[@johnhimbert2752]

J. Daniels will do almost as well as A. Richardson

[@304Hibachi]

The truth is Kupp Collins and Pittman is they will all probably end up scoring a similar total. Im still drafting Kupp over Collins and Pittman too though. I only have Pittman and Collins in 2 leagues each out of over 50 leagues so far....

[@Cr0issant24]

hey sal, i bought the fantasy blueprint by depositing money in sleeper with your code and looking back at your site it doesn’t show sleeper as a sponsor. does that not work anymore?

[@stephenworldwide]

Cooper Kupp had lots of injuries and battled last year. Looks healthy now. Want a player that oftens gets injured? That's why he's not a 1st or 2nd rounder.

[@emanuelcortez9346]

Guys, Mike Evans or Brandon Aiyuk in Half-PPR? Got Tyreek and Achane first 2 rounds, want to grab my Second WR now. Kelce and LaPorta are still available. Im drafting 3.04 now

[@inFAMous1013fm]

id say lean towards Evans. Aiyuk is better but who knows where he ends up. And training camp news is saying that Baker mayfield is ONLY looking at Mike evans and nobody else

[@pyrointhebay9616]

Sal you should do more of these, before the season starts. We got a bunch

[@thirdplace3973]

Yes. Nacua is being overdrafted and Kupp underdrafted. Way better value with Kupp.

[@edub_82]

Adding muscle to your body does not help your Durability if anything I’d say it makes it worse, which is why players today get more injured.

[@dustin66896]

I have to disagree with the Raiders take. Minshew might not be a gun slinger but he lead the Colts to a 9-8 record and one game shy of the playoffs. Not to mention he was a pro -bowl alternate selection. Adams should have a decent year still.

[@johnjones6502]

Thank you for your service 😊

[@michaelh2687]

Sal, what is your response to the comments on the Fantasy Points broadcast of August 19th 7-9am EDT? If you haven't heard it... you need to.

[@chrisreyes8445]

Kyren Williams is a better pick than Achane. Durability my friend. Kyren Williams is a beast. You’re right about Kupp. And Stroud is wayyyy better than Richardson. In the colts last joint practice the bengals defense said he was terrible

[@jacobmccain8082]

I think Kyren is going earlier because hes the bellcow. Achane is gonna split with Mostert. The HC has always used a committee. Thats the fear.

[@n1ghtt295]

Nico is barely coming off of the field. Dell is not playing 2 WR sets either. Nico will be a top 10 to 15 WRs this year. Also, Pittman can be amazing, but im not sure how Richardson will be this year. Seems like a big running offense this year.

[@Porg51]

My dads a niner fan and wants to use his last keeper on deebo but I think he should keep Nico Collins, who would you keep

[@sneakypeo]

Fins fan here and its Kyren over Achane all day. And Mostert adp is criminal

[@157dixon]

Achane has potential but I don't like how inconsistent he is. He is not a 2nd round rb. He did go in the 3rd or 4th in my league. Jacobs has more stability and r white went before achane

[@AceRiver13]

in which app is kupp still going in the late 3rd round??? i'm mainly playing dk and ud and those apps, kupp is going early 2nd. and to those who draft collins, pittman etc ahead of kupp, thank you!

[@mclivin9]

Somehow got Olave in the third and kupp in the 6th in a league I just got invited to with old hs friends…. I’m baffled

[@AceRiver13]

@@mclivin9 congrats on your win!

[@157dixon]

I disagree about flowers and cooper. Flowers is going to be the deep threat on an offense that defenses will be focusing on stopping the run. Cooper is older and on a worse offence and a worse qb.

[@Bovus13]

Sal, love your draft guide, thanks...Kupp....my problem is i have Puka as a 12th round keeper....no way I should take Kupp also...should I ???? Seems like too much value to let slide by?????

[@eunit8899]

I'd still take Kupp

[@HunterBaldwin-h2d]

What’s up Sal I was wondering who u would go with if u had the option between Travis ETN or Devon achane

[@nickbusby373]

Etienne

[@HunterBaldwin-h2d]

@@nickbusby373 yea that’s what I was thinking and I would just do a trade for achane

[@RB-oc7ti]

Achane!

[@Drake23x23]

With that being said.. im still taking Kyren Williams over Achane every single day and twice on Sunday. Kyren is a workhorse RB.. Achane isn't even a starter.. and If mostert gets hurt, Wright will take the Mostert roll, and Achane will still be that 10-12 touch a game guy. But the rest I agree with.. People are hyping Nico Collins wayyyy too much.

[@MosesJr92]

I was able to get Laporta in round 5, took Zamir over Harris, but was able to grab Jaylen Warren in the process

[@Art-h6r]

How do you know??

[@paulmaestas8709]

I'm targeting Kupp and Deebo hard this year. The hardest part is, ill have to be going 0 rb this year. I have the 2nd pick in a 10 team ppr league. My 1st pick will most likely be Tyreek.

[@Together336]

Same! and I got them in my draft yesterday! My top 3 picks as coop and deebo w bijan as my first round pick in a 10 man league !

[@johnhimbert2752]

N. Harris is sharing Backfield with J Warren no real competition with Z. White

[@teegee289]

Cooper kupp is a hockey player. So tough

[@jweezy5490]

Im not sold on Anthony Richardson, he was a raw prospect and got injured in every game he played last year, not taking Pittman

[@operadoc]

Even if kupp is healthy, he and puca will likely both be high end wr 2s rather than 1s

[@affiliatestud]

CJ Stroud did amazing last year - now he has more weapons...and you want us to take Richardson ahead of him? Sorry, he isn't Jalen Hurts (yet) I get that Richardson has massive upside, but injury risk is clearly big with him...

[@smokeybandit7613]

You are very wrong about Nico Collins, and I promise I will come back and not shut up about it post season.

[@TheUMIA]

What if you are wrong?

[@julior.8005]

I think that his opinion. And opinions change. I can see what he js saying with Collins . TX has 5 good players all will demand the ball.

[@Ryan-cp4rh]

CJ has not, but THREE big WRs to feed and with Stefon Diggs diva mentality, expect drama.

[@tylerrodriguez9233]

@@Ryan-cp4rh it’s a lot harder to be a diva when you’re the 2nd or 3rd best receiver on your own team

[@kelz22]

This is so easy always follow the money!! You think an owner is paying 28 million Guaranteed to not throw him the ball 8+ targets a game book it! 🔥‼️

[@Capzlock08]

I drafted Achane 20th and Haris 68th but i also got la porta 44th which is a steal!

[@BoltBrethren]

I like this guy, but a lot of controversial takes. If you have a rookie like LaPorta who has such a big season, why would you dial it back when he was such a huge part of the teams success. LaPorta is going to smash again. What reason do we have to believe an older Mark Andrew’s who’s been injured the past several years will ever reach his peak again? Just as valid of an argument. Andrew’s is a better value, but LaPorta in the third round could give you the same amount of points as WRs that are going in the 4th and 5th round. I think there are other TEs in later rounds who will probably give you as much points as Mark Andrew’s.

[@vvinson808]

Why would you even consider taking Andrew’s over Laporta? Laporta’s youth, potential, high-powered offense, and TD upside, easily make him the wise choice in that scenario and much more valuable.

[@InvestWithFFI]

I think it’s purely about being able to get Andrews two rounds later. And Andrews is the #1 passing option on the team with years worth of proven ability.

[@drewhaney2880]

128 targets per game would be nuts lol

[@Scottyskillz]

What’s the website he’s using to pull this data from on Cooper Kupp?

[@hishamq89]

I don’t think you can justify Achane over Williams bc you’re betting on Mosert getting hurt for him to become the number one guy! The rams only running back is Williams he’s already the number one guy and he was great last year

[@MrOats9]

Heres one for ya… who would you rather Keep DJ Moore or Cooper Kupp

[@stevewillson448]

Horrible position to be in if that's your only Keeper Options!..Kupp all Day..

[@infntnub]

Kupp doesn't make it past the turn to begin round 3... most of my drafts he's gone off the board round 2 (maybe a bit too early). I hope nobody waits and expects him there around pick 38 in a 10 team PPR league.

[@jordancarlin9687]

Sal mailing it in SMH. I would clean this guy in fantasy

[@westall1966]

Cooper Kupp age 31 will continue to have injury problems. They don’t go away they get worse as you age and re-injure the same past problem spots. He’ll be lucky to play 12 games again this year. Steroids help the rebuilding process but you don’t want to get caught.

[@brettsimon3829]

Great points, except I think CJ Stroud will be a top 3 qb

[@charlesjordan1632]

But your top 50 rankings have Pittman over Kupp??

[@hardscopeisdope]

8 team half ppr. Can keep 2 between puka etienne Kelce Kincaid

[@joethompson758]

PUKA and Travis Etienne

[@DerultimateKeks]

Start giving us the rounds if you are asking for Keepers!!

[@hardscopeisdope]

@@DerultimateKeks this is my first keeper league, I’m taking a team over but keeping players do not affect where you draft if that’s what you mean. I have first pick

[@permitted_277]

Staying away from achane like the plague. Too crowded

[@WhiteZ50Won]

Did you guys know Amari Cooper was getting 128 targets per game? Well now you do. 😆

[@MusixFilms]

I’m not going to have anyone to draft because you keep telling everyone to draft all the same players

[@KNGMO23]

meeh idk Cooper Kupp only played 9 games the season before too. I dont see it

[@guilhermerubira1842]

Nice takes

[@daniglesias3997]

Im off achane and kyren. Give me Barkley and Pacheco

[@dustinbridges6831]

Im down on everyone going in the top 10 except Tyreek. The RBs haven’t done it or are too old, and all the WRs have issues like not going to camp or losing their QB.

[@whatwhat9004]

Amon Ra St. Brown and AJ Brown have none of those issues

[@hofahome]

Just curious, why down on CMC?

[@dustinbridges6831]

@@hofahome He had a lot of touches last year and is already showing signs of soft tissue injuries.

[@hofahome]

@@dustinbridges6831 Thats fair. My good friend used to be a football coach at Valor where CMC went to high school. My friend used to play at Nebraska (when they were good). He said he’s never seen anybody like McCaffrey. Just a machine and his work ethic was insane. And that was when he was just in HS.

[@dustinbridges6831]

@@hofahome Yeah his Dad was good too. I think he could be a number 1 wr if he wanted to play that position. Hopefully he stays healthy. But chase and Lamb are still holding out. Robinson and Hall have never produced like they are expected to. And Jefferson has a garbage QB now. Taylor is getting older. So That leave Tyreek, St Brown, AJ Brown and Barkley that I’m comfortable with. But if i get a top 5 pick I’m hoping for Tyreek or ill roll the dice on CMC

[@jbmeats2323]

128 targets per game for Amari Cooper? I’m drafting him #1