Fantasy Football Mock 4.0 is for a 12-team, 0.5 PPR superflex league (which means you can start a quarterback at the FLEX spot). Like the previous mocks, this was done using the FantasyPros Draft Simulator.
The Picks
Round 1
1.1: Saquon Barkley, NYG RB
1.2: Christian McCaffrey, CAR RB
1.3: Ezekiel Elliott, DAL RB
1.4: Alvin Kamara, NO RB
1.5: DeAndre Hopkins, HOU WR
1.6: Davante Adams, GB WR
1.7: Melvin Gordon, LAC RB
1.8: James Conner, PIT RB
1.9: David Johnson, ARI RB
1.10: Julio Jones, ATL WR
1.11: Michael Thomas, NO WR
1.12: Joe Mixon, CIN RB
Thoughts: Those with a late first-round pick in a superflex league have a lot more options to consider than traditional formats, but David Johnson being on the board made it any easy decision.
Round 2
2.1: Nick Chubb, CLE RB
2.2: Aaron Rodgers, GB QB
2.3: Odell Beckham Jr., CLE WR
2.4: Todd Gurley, LAR RB
2.5: Deshaun Watson, HOU QB
2.6: Le’Veon Bell, NYJ RB
2.7: Travis Kelce, KC TE
2.8: JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT WR
2.9: Patrick Mahomes, KC QB
2.10: Andrew Luck, IND QB
2.11: Mike Evans, TB WR
2.12: Baker Mayfield, CLE QB
Thoughts: I strongly considered taking Patrick Mahomes, but quarterback is deep, and pairing Todd Gurley with DJ could give me a couple top-five running backs if the Rams star is healthy.
Round 3
3.1: Antonio Brown, OAK WR
3.2: Russell Wilson, SEA QB
3.3: Dalvin Cook, MIN RB
3.4: Josh Jacobs, OAK RB
3.5: Matt Ryan, ATL QB
3.6: Carson Wentz, PHI QB
3.7: Drew Brees, NO QB
3.8: Cam Newton, CAR QB
3.9 George Kittle, SF TE
3.10: Zach Ertz, PHI TE
3.11: Aaron Jones, GB RB
3.12: A.J. Green, CIN WR
Thoughts: Again, quarterback was an option, but George Kittle is a no-doubt top-three option at tight end, so this format has allowed me to get elite players while everyone else grabs a passer or multiple passers.
Round 4
4.1: Amari Cooper, DAL WR
4.2: Leonard Fournette, JAX RB
4.3: Jameis Winston, TB QB
4.4: Kyler Murray, ARI QB
4.5: Damien Williams, KC RB
4.6: T.Y. Hilton, IND WR
4.7: Keenan Allen, LAC WR
4.8: Jared Goff, LAR QB
4.9: Dak Prescott, DAL QB
4.10: Tom Brady, NE QB
4.11: Stefon Diggs, MIN WR
4.12: Derrick Henry, TEN RB
Thoughts: I wanted to get Keenan Allen or Adam Thielen as a reliable WR1 to add to the roster, but I went with Kyler Murray’s upside with the expectation that there would be another run on quarterbacks.
Round 5
5.1: Adam Thielen, MIN WR
5.2: Devonta Freeman, ATL RB
5.3: Robert Woods, LAR WR
5.4: Tyler Lockett, SEA WR
5.5: Marlon Mack, IND RB
5.6: Kerryon Johnson, DET RB
5.7: Brandin Cooks, LAR WR
5.8: Julian Edelman, NE WR
5.9: Kenny Golladay, DET WR
5.10: Sony Michel, NE RB
5.11: Sammy Watkins, KC WR
5.12: Philip Rivers, LAC QB
Thoughts: Kenny Golladay was arguably the best receiver and overall player on the board, and I knew the wait for the next pick to get my second quarterback was short.
Round 6
6.1: Mitchell Trubisky, CHI QB
6.2: Lamar Jackson, BAL QB
6.3: Ben Roethlisberger, PIT QB
6.4: Josh Allen, BUF QB
6.5: Cooper Kupp, LAR WR
6.6: Kirk Cousins, MIN QB
6.7: Jimmy Garoppolo, SF QB
6.8: Phillip Lindsay, DEN RB
6.9: Robby Anderson, NYJ WR
6.10: Chris Godwin, TB WR
6.11: Derek Carr, OAK QB
6.12: Allen Robinson, CHI WR
Thoughts: The “safe” quarterback options that would have been a great match with Kyler Murray went off the board on four consecutive picks
Round 7
7.1: Jarvis Landry, CLE WR
7.2: Tyreek Hill, KC WR
7.3: Mike Williams, LAC WR
7.4: Alshon Jeffery, PHI WR
7.5: Calvin Ridley, ATL WR
7.6: David Montgomery, CHI RB
7.7: D.J. Moore, CAR WR
7.8: Kenyan Drake, MIA RB
7.9: Mark Ingram, BAL RB
7.10: Chris Carson, SEA RB
7.11: James White, NE RB
7.12: Latavius Murray, NO RB
Thoughts: With plenty of running backs slipping in a superflex, Mark Ingram is very solid RB2 insurance if Todd Gurley (knee) isn’t able to get close to his former self.
Round 8
8.1: Tyler Boyd, CIN WR
8.2: Corey Davis, TEN WR
8.3: Tarik Cohen, CHI RB
8.4: Christian Kirk, ARI WR
8.5: Dede Westbrook, JAX WR
8.6: Derrius Guice, WAS RB
8.7: Lamar Miller, HOU RB
8.8: Tevin Coleman, SF RB
8.9: Evan Engram, NYG TE
8.10: Jordan Howard, CHI RB
8.11: Will Fuller, HOU WR
8.12: O.J. Howard, TB TE
Thoughts: I gave the tiebreaker to Christian Kirk over some other wideouts because I already had David Johnson and Kyler Murray, and the starting lineup is now filled out with plenty of upside.
Round 9
9.1: Chicago Bears, D/ST
9.2: Hunter Henry, LAC TE
9.3: Sterling Shepard, NYG WR
9.4: Rashaad Penny, SEA RB
9.5: Dante Pettis, SF WR
9.6: Miles Sanders, PHI RB
9.7: Marvin Jones, DET WR
9.8: Austin Ekeler, LAC RB
9.9: Courtland Sutton, DEN WR
9.10: Royce Freeman, DEN RB
9.11: Larry Fitzgerald, ARI WR
9.12: Golden Tate, NYG WR
Thoughts: The surprising recovery of Emmanuel Sanders from a torn Achilles could change things, but Courtland Sutton looks set to be Denver’s No. 1 receiver, so this is great value for the top option of an NFL passing attack.
Round 10
10.1: Jerick McKinnon, SF RB
10.2: Geronimo Allison, GB WR
10.3: Curtis Samuel, CAR WR
10.4: Keke Coutee, HOU WR
10.5: Kenny Stills, MIA WR
10.6: N’Keal Harry, NE WR
10.7: Anthony Miller, CHI WR
10.8: Mecole Hardman, KC WR
10.9: DeSean Jackson, PHI WR
10.10: Kareem Hunt, CLE RB
10.11: Devin Singletary, BUF RB
10.12: LeSean McCoy, BUF RB
Thoughts: I was able to snap Keke Coutee in the middle of a receiver run, but at the end of the round, it was interesting to see LeSean McCoy go behind rookie Devin Singletary.
Round 11
11.1: Darrell Henderson, LAR RB
11.2: Ronald Jones II, TB RB
11.3: Jared Cook, NO TE
11.4: Adrian Peterson, WAS RB
11.5: D.K. Metcalf, SEA WR
11.6: Dion Lewis, TEN RB
11.7: Emmanuel Sanders, DEN WR
11.8: Tyrell Williams, OAK WR
11.9: Matt Breida, SF RB
11.10: Nyheim Hines, IND RB
11.11: James Washington, PIT WR
11.12: Vance McDonald, PIT TE
Thoughts: Even if he doesn’t start, this could be a steal for Matt Breida if he’s able be the 1B in San Francisco’s backfield, which was basically his role last season.
Round 12
12.1: Sam Darnold, NYJ QB
12.2: Devin Funchess, CAR WR
12.3: Matthew Stafford, DET QB
12.4: Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB WR
12.5: Peyton Barber, TB RB
12.6: Eric Ebron, IND TE
12.7: Michael Gallup, DAL WR
12.8: David Njoku, CLE TE
12.9: DaeSean Hamilton, DEN WR
12.10: Los Angeles Rams, D/ST
12.11: Nick Foles, JAX QB
12.12: Delanie Walker, TEN TE
Thoughts: There are a few quality quarterback options that I thought about taking, but Marquez Valdes-Scantling has the potential to be a star in Matt LaFleur’s offense.
Round 13
13.1: Rex Burkhead, NE RB
13.2: Jack Doyle, IND TE
13.3: Jason Witten, DAL TE
13.4: Greg Olsen, CAR TE
13.5: Jacksonville Jaguars, D/ST
13.6: Andy Dalton, CIN QB
13.7: Carlos Hyde, KC RB
13.8: Jordan Reed, WAS TE
13.9: Marcus Mariota, TEN QB
13.10: John Brown, BUF WR
13.11: Trey Burton, CHI TE
13.12: Austin Hooper, ATL TE
Thoughts: Because of what he can do with his legs, Marcus Mariota might have been the last quarterback with QB1 potential this season, and his bye week is different than both Kyler Murray and Josh Allen.
Round 14
14.1: Ito Smith, ATL RB
14.2: C.J. Anderson, DET RB
14.3: D’Onta Foreman, HOU RB
14.4: Robert Foster, BUF WR
14.5: T.J. Hockenson, DET TE
14.6: Jaylen Samuels, PIT RB
14.7: Kalen Ballage, MIA RB
14.8: Damien Harris, NE RB
14.9: Justice Hill, BAL RB
14.10: Mike Davis, CHI RB
14.11: Alexander Mattison, MIN RB
14.12: Randall Cobb, DAL WR
Thoughts: Robert Foster is another lottery ticket as my WR6, and if I ever need to play him, he will hopefully connect on a deep ball from Josh Allen.
Round 15
15.1: Duke Johnson, CLE RB
15.2: Baltimore Ravens, D/ST
15.3: Nelson Agholor, PHI WR
15.4: Minnesota Vikings, D/ST
15.5: Jamaal Williams, GB RB
15.6: Los Angeles Chargers, D/ST
15.7: Cleveland Browns, D/ST
15.8: Houston Texans, D/ST
15.9: New Orleans Saints, D/ST
15.10: Denver Broncos, D/ST
15.11: Buffalo Bills, D/ST
15.12: New England Patriots, D/ST
Round 16
16.1: Greg Zuerlein, LAR K
16.2: Harrison Butker, KC K
16.3: Justin Tucker, BAL K
16.4: Stephen Gostkowski, NE K
16.5: Wil Lutz, NO K
16.6: Ka’imi Fairbairn, HOU K
16.7: Mason Crosby, GB K
16.8: Adam Vinatieri, IND K
16.9: Jake Elliott, PHI K
16.10: Robbie Gould, SF K
16.11: Giorgio Tavecchio, ATL K
16.12: Matt Prater, DET K
Team Roster
QB: Kyler Murray, ARI
RB: David Johnson, ARI
RB: Todd Gurley, LAR
WR: Kenny Golladay, DET
WR: Christian Kirk, ARI
TE: George Kittle, SF
FLEX: Josh Allen, BUF QB
D/ST: New Orleans Saints
K: Stephen Gostkowsi, NE
BE: Mark Ingram, BAL RB
BE: Courtland Sutton, DEN WR
BE: Keke Coutee, HOU WR
BE: Matt Breida, SF RB
BE: Marquez Valdes-Scantling: GB WR
BE: Marcus Mariota, TEN QB
BE: Robert Foster, BUF WR
I really don’t like superflex honestly. I like straight up drafts, so easy!
Your crazy super flex is the way to go. Normal draft is toooo easy.
I didn’t know what superflex was until recently. Seems like nonsense
ok that teams upside is cold. If Gurley is healthy… sheesh..
He won’t be healthy.
Can’t wait til my draft.
I don’t like the bench.
DJ and Gurley would be unfair.
Why in the picture is Melvin Gordon listed 2nd. He won’t go 2nd round. Maybe because of the holdout now but otherwise no. He should go pick 10th the latest.
Wrong
Murray and Allen. Big risk big reward.