WDL 2019 Preview

August, 2019



EDITOR’S NOTE

Dear reader,

As the 2018 offseason draws to a close and we begin
looking toward the much awaited 2019 season, I want to
thank you all for a successful 12 months with the WDL.
As many have stated, this is one of the greatest leagues
of all time. Big names get moved all the time and we
have 12 people that genuinely care about this craft.

Thank you all for being gracious, kind, and competitive. I
assure you all that while you might not hear from the
media every day this year, they will be watching your
every move. Best of luck to you all. May the best owner
win.

La Lee Lo
Saint Paul SKOL



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Editor’s Note ……………………………………………………….. 3
Table of Contents ………………………………………………... 5
2018 Season Review ……………………………………………. 6
Draft Review …………………………………………………….…. 8
Art of the Deal …………………………………………………… 20
Roster Review ………………………………………………….... 22

Snow ……………………………………………………….…………………………..…. 24
Cyclones ………………….…………………………….……………………………..... 26
SKOL ………………………………………………………….……………………………. 28
Surfriders …………………………….………………………………………………….. 30
MukDuks …………………………….………………………………….………………. 32
Whippersnappers .………….…………….…………….…………….……………. 34
Tricolores …………….…………….……………………….…………….……………. 36
Impostors ……………………….…………….…………….…………….……………. 38
Maroons ……………………………………….…………….…………….……………. 40
Potato Skins ………………………………….…………….…………….……………. 42
GOATs …………………………….…………….…………….…………….……………. 44
Zeus Cannons ……………………………….…………….………………….………. 46

2020 Mock Draft …………………………………..…………... 48

2018 RECAP

The inaugural season was a historic one. We started off with an iconic draft,
with the Maroons making 30-year-old Antonio Brown being the first player
ever drafted into the WDL. Just over 12 months later, and AB has bounced
around from team to team (in both the NFL and WDL), and the WDL has
undergone nearly as much change as Brown’s helmet.

Week 1 saw 2nd year gunslinger Patrick Mahomes (who previously had totaled
22 career completions) throw for 4 TDs against a quietly good Chargers
defense. Thought it was a fluke? The Cyclones didn’t. They started Mahomes
that very next week when he came back to pass for 6 TDs. Mahomes would
total 50 TDs through the rest of the season, winning nearly every award in the
game and clinching a Playoff berth for the Cyclones ahead of the GOATs in
Week 13.

Also in the history books from last season? An ungodly 175 point performance
from the #1 seeded Potato Skins. While Lamar Miller failed to top 5 points for
that team, every other starter went for at least 17 including two 30+ point
performances from RBs James White and Ezekiel Elliott.

2018 All Pro Team

Not all was good for the WDL, however. A 52 point performance by the SKOL
in Week 9 cemented their status as the worst team in the league. That game
saw literally every starter fail to top 10 points, including a 2 point game from
WR Marquise Goodwin and a 6 point game from breakout candidate Chris
Godwin. Isaiah Crowell and Doug Martin were the starters for that team.

No, not all was good. Take for instance the Tricolores, who opened the season
on a 7 game win streak on the backs of Saquon Barkley and Davante Adams
only to finish 9-4 and get knocked out of the first round of the playoffs to a
wild card team.

The Snow, on the other hand, saw the football gods work miracles in their
favor. The Kings of the North were on the edge of the playoffs at 5-6 after 11
weeks of play. Suddenly, a burst of lightning graced them. The Snow went on a
5 game win streak en route to the first ever WDL championship. Not all of the
wins were pretty, but between the unlikely trio of Zach Zenner, Josh Reynolds,
and Vance McDonald, the Snow were able to pull off a feat of magic.

With a new season upon us, it is time to see if the Snow will stay hot. After
nearly 9 months without fantasy football, 11 teams are hungry for a win. They
have moved mountains to acquire the best players in the business. The Snow
of course have a mighty team to defend the Iron Throne, but will they be able
to fight off the GOATs, who have traded for David Johnson and Travis Kelce?
What about the Tricolores, who have fortified their depth by giving away the

best RB in the game? Only time will tell. Welcome to 2019.

DRAFT REVIEW

1.01 – Zeus Cannons:

RB Josh Jacobs |Alabama | OAK
Jacobs is the first rookie pick
basically everywhere you look,
so seeing the Cannons take him
here is no surprise. Jacobs rallied
for 14 scores in his last season at
Bama, and he peaked in the top
10 of Daniel Jeremiah’s pre-draft
rankings. As a prospect, he can
do everything you want. He’s an
unpolished pass blocker, but he
has good straightline speed as

well as the vision, burst, and elusiveness to get to the second level. It’s no wonder why he
was the first RB selected in the NFL draft. Where Jacobs draws concern is his lack of
workload in college. He only topped 100 touches for one season and he was heavily
rotated in and out of the lineup. If he can stay healthy and prove that he can maintain his
efficiency with a heavier workload, Jacobs should be an instant RB2 with plenty of upside.

1.02 – Snow: WR N’Keal Harry | ASU | NE

In a trade involving Mixon, Landry, and Cook, the Snow move up to take what many believe
to be the best WR prospect in this class. Harry is the only first round WR Belichick’s
Patriots have ever taken. After seeing the usage of Sony Michel last season and the
vacuum still in place from last year’s decimated receiver corps, many are expecting big
things from the big man.

Harry may not be the
fastest WR, but he has a
deceptive knack for making
defenders miss. His 6’4”
frame is perfect to replace
Rob Gronkowski’s red zone
presence. If he can quickly
pick up the Patriots’ rather
complex offense, he should
have a quick path to being
Brady’s newest favorite
weapon.

1.03 – Cyclones: RB Miles
Sanders | Penn St | PHI

Sanders spent most of his
collegiate career in the
shadow of Saquon Barkley.
However, Sanders is a legit 3
down RB in his own right. He’s
a decisive runner that uses his
power to explode through
holes and drag defenders with
him. His 4.49 40 time was the
best of any RB taken before
the 4th round and his 1400 yards in 2018 prove his durability.
In Philly, Sanders enters a backfield that has operated via committee ever since HC Doug
Pederson’s arrival. No RB has topped 180 carries since 2014. No RB has eclipsed 800 yards
or 5 TDs in that span either. Perhaps it was due to a lack of a stud RB (the best runner in
that time somehow is LeGarrette Blount). Perhaps Sanders will fix that. Or perhaps Sanders
will be but another cog in the machine, splitting time with Josh Adams and Jordan Howard,
relegated to finish as a mid tier RB year after year.

1.04 – Maroons: RB David Montgomery | Iowa St | CHI

Widely considered the best RB before Jacobs’ emergence, Montgomery is my favorite pure
runner in this class. He does an excellent job of making defenders miss with his stiff arm and
fluid hips. He may not have tested off the charts at the combine, but he has the speed and
acceleration to excel in Nagy’s offense.
Montgomery’s number one concern is his usage. He piled up nearly 700 touches over his
career at Iowa State. He’s also a RB that loves contact, which is great for on-field production

but concerning for
his ability to stay on
the field. The
Maroons loved him
enough to trade
away Le’Veon Bell
for less than market
value. We’ll see if he
can beat out Tarik
Cohen and Chicago
and emerge as the
best rookie back in
his class.

1.05 – Zeus Cannons:

WR DK Metcalf | Ole Miss | SEA

There was contentious debate for

a long time leading up to the draft

as to who the best WR was. After

the combine, Metcalf basically

shut everyone up. Standing at 228

lbs, Metcalf posted a monster

combine with a 4.33 40, 27 bench

reps, and a 134” broad jump. He

has a size/speed combination that

we haven’t seen in years, and he

most dangerous weapon in the NFL. has the potential to become the

The hazard with Metcalf is his production, health, lack of agility, and draft stock. Metcalf

only played in 19 games over the past two seasons and has failed to rack up a line better

than 40/650/7. His 7.38 3 cone – infamously slower than Tom Brady’s – is indicative of his

inability to change direction. He is an unrefined route runner that now is 4th on the depth

chart of a run-first offense. Metcalf is the ultimate risk-reward player. We could be looking

at a career as high as Randy Moss or as low as (former Cardinals receiver) Kevin White.

1.06 – Zeus Cannons: WR Mecole Hardman | Georgia | KC

We move from one risk-reward pick for the Cannons to another. Hardman was a relatively
unknown asset coming into the draft process. He only has 60 career receptions to his name
and hasn’t topped 1000 yards in his entire career. Yet his 4.33 40 time and 20 yard punt
return average made him intriguing enough for the Chiefs to trade up for him.
Plain and simple, Hardman is a Tyreek Hill clone. Back when we thought Hill would never
see the field again, it was assumed that Hardman would assume the gadget role on a
powerful Chiefs team with

the reigning MVP at the
helm. With Hill back in the
mix, it’s very unclear how
Hardman will be used
outside of special teams.
He could explode as a
second vertical threat on a
pass happy offense, or he
could be relegated to punt
returns and Hail Mary
bombs.

1.07 – SKOL: WR Deebo
Samuel | S Carolina | SF

Samuel was the 3rd WR
selected in the NFL draft and
had an uber productive
career at SC. In his last 3
seasons, he averaged 5
receptions for 77 yards and a
TD per game. Add that
production to some solid
Combine numbers and you’re
looking at one of the best WR

prospects in the draft.
While he doesn’t have the size or speed to produce a ceiling like Metcalf or Hardman, he is
one of the most polished route runners in this draft. He beats press coverage like a 5 year
vet, and he is elusive as all hell once the ball is in his hands. He faces a crowded room in San
Fran with 2nd year man Dante Pettis the likely #1 alongside Kittle and several other rookies.

1.08 – GOATs: TE TJ Hockenson | Iowa | DET

Hockenson is the highest drafted TE the NFL has seen since Vernon Davis nearly 15 years
ago. Why? Well Hockenson is perhaps the most polished, NFL-ready TE we’ve seen. As a
receiver, he attacks the ball and fights through traffic to get to it. He does a good job
separating and understands how to use his body to manipulate defenders into making
mistakes. But where he truly excels is as a blocker, where his speed and size are perfectly
complimented by his technique and intelligence.
That’s great news for the Lions. That may or may not be great news for the GOATs.

Hockenson will probably see the field the most of any rookie TE we’ve seen in recent years.

Of course seeing the field is a
good thing. More snaps means
more opportunities means more
fantasy productions. However,
we are left wondering how many
of those snaps will merely be
blocking downs. Hockenson isn’t
an elite athlete; he barely
topped 1000 yards over the last
two years. However, his blocking
skills and draft stock nearly
guarantees that he will be in the
league for a long time.

1.09 – Impostors: WR

Parris Campbell | OSU | IND
Campbell is another player
whose stock skyrocketed at
the Combine. With a position-
leading 4.31 40 time,
Campbell demonstrated the
soft hands and smooth routes
that were inconsistent at OSU.
Right now, Campbell is on the
raw side. Most of his
production in college came on
special teams or on gadget plays. That is of course indicative of Campbell’s ability as a
runner in the open field. With Frank Reich as his HC, it’s likely that Indy schemes up plays to
get him in the open field. Without the size or technicality, it’s hard to picture Campbell as
anything more than an upside play especially now that Luck is gone. But for the Impostors,
that’s all that’s needed.

1.08 – Potato Skins: WR Andy Isabella | UMass | ARI

The only major offseason addition to the #1 seeded Potato Skins, Andy Isabella is going to
have to fight hard to establish himself as more than just another white slot receiver. So far,
he’s doing a pretty good job. While his size and stature are reminiscent of Wes Welker, his
4.31 40 time makes Welker’s 4.65 look like a seal on land. Isabella is a dynamic weapon
hand chosen by new HC Kliff Kingsbury. His 3800 career yards at UMass demonstrate his
ability to be a bona fide target. His 27.8 BMI is among the best in the draft, and he uses his
mass to his advantage, piling over the few defenders that can chase him down.
The former Minuteman looks like a perfect fit for Kingsbury’s air raid offense. However, he
needs to improve his consistency when catching the ball. Not only do his shorter arms limit
his catch radius, but he
can be prone to body
catches that won’t
succeed at the next
level. He has a great
mentor in 15-year vet
Larry Fitzgerald, but
his size limits his
upside to little more
than a slot and deep
ball specialist.

1.11 – GOATs: RB Darrell
Henderson | Memphis | LAR

Henderson is a home run hitter.
His 4.49 40 time was among the
best at the position, and his
1909 yards and 22 TDs put him
as the most productive RB in the
NCAA last year. Henderson is a
fast, explosive runner that can
slip through holes and deliver a
hit. His 63 career receptions
demonstrate his versatility as
well. In short, Henderson is a
fast, productive back that should see success given the opportunity.
That’s the question though: will he have the opportunity? Drafted to a team with one of
the most dynamic fantasy assets in the NFL, Henderson’s opportunity is being looked at
under a microscope. In the NFL playoffs last year, backup Rams RB CJ Anderson averaged
16 touches a game over Gurley’s 11. If Henderson can see that same sort of usage, he’ll be
a great value at 1.11. However, if Gurley’s knee is as healthy as the Rams all claim it to be,
Henderson may be nothing more than a injury-hopeful handcuff.

1.12 – Whippersnappers: WR AJ Brown | Ole Miss | TEN

The second Ole Miss receiver drafted in 2018, Brown’s back to back 1200 yard seasons
make him an attractive target for owners. He demonstrated his ability to be an upper tier
slot receiver with a dangerous tenacity for making defenders miss in the open field.
He is, however, playing on an offense that has already failed to support one highly drafted
WR. While Corey Davis had three 20+ point games last season, he also had seven with less

than 8 points.
Mariota’s average of
3000 yards a season
simply isn’t enough to
support even one WR.
With Brown as the #2
target and Humphries
commanding the slot,
it’s possible that he
might sit on the
fantasy bench for the
entire season.

2.01 – Zeus Cannons: WR Hakeem
Butler | Iowa St | ARI

The Butler hype train was huge before the
draft. He has the prototypical size and speed
you want in a true WR1, and his 1300 yards
last year showed that he was capable of
being an offensive star. However, his draft
stock fell dramatically. He was the 14th WR
selected and goes to an offense that is now
crowded at the WR position. If Butler is
going to succeed at the next level, he’ll have
to prove his worth on the outside and
improve his hands.

2.02 – SKOL: WR Marquise Brown |
Oklahoma | BAL

Hollywood Brown is the cousin of now-
Raider Antonio and looks like he’ll live up to
the name. Had he participated, Brown
would have torn down the Combine. He is
an insanely fast DeSean Jackson clone. The
main concerns are his health and his team.
At only 170 lbs, Brown is nursing a foot
injury that has taken others off the field for
long periods of time. He also lands with a
huge run-first team, with many questioning
Lamar Jackson’s abilities as a passer.

2.03 – Maroons: QB Kyler Murray |
Oklahoma | ARI

Murray shares many of the qualities of his
former teammate, Hollywood. The 1st overall
pick, Murray lands in an offense that should
let him seamlessly transition to the NFL. He
can make all the throws and is dangerous on
the run. He does all the little things right and
is a leader on the field. However, he is the
smallest and shortest QB we’ve seen in
years. At 5’10”, he weighed in at 207 lbs at
the Combine, but his Heisman trophy was
won when he was 10 lbs lighter.

2.04 – Snow: RB Justice Hill | Oklahoma
State | BAL

I. Am. Speed. That’s what the Baltimore
offense is saying with this pick. Hill was the
only RB to run a 4.40 40 at the Combine, and
it shows. His 3500 yards at Oklahoma State
were dominant, and he looks like an early
favorite to see significant work alongside
free agent Mark Ingram, who is more of a
between the tackles thundering back. On
top of that, the fact that Lamar Jackson is
drawing attention from defenses is loading
Hill up for a great rookie year.

2.05 – MukDuks: RB Devin Singletary |
Florida Atlantic | BUF

Singletary is maybe the most underrated RB
in this class. He’s an undersized runner with
solid vision and elite elusiveness. He runs
crisp routes and has soft hands, showing
upside as a third down back. His 4.66 40
didn’t dazzle at the Combine, and his
landing spot makes him an unappealing
asset for 2019. He’ll have to beat out two 20
year vets and TJ Yeldon for snaps on an
offense with a developmental QB. Singletary
is worth keeping an eye on for 2020.

2.06 – Zeus Cannons: TE Noah Fant |
Iowa | DEN

The real value of this draft is Noah Fant
going nearly an entire round after his less
athletic teammate. Fant has elite speed and
body control; he’s able to catch anything
thrown his way. His route running is the best
among rookie TEs. He has some learning to
do to better understand how to manipulate
defenders, but with the TE-worshipper that
is Joe Flacco tossing him balls in Denver, it
wouldn’t surprise me to see Fant emerge as
the next breakout TE.

2.07 – GOATs: WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside |
Stanford | PHI

Like Singletary, JJAW is a prospect that
should excel in 2020. It’s hard not to fall in
love with his tape, especially in the red zone.
His 14 TDs were 3rd in the NCAA in 2018.
JJAW is that TD monster you need. He does a
great job boxing out defenders and high
pointing the ball. He won’t contribute in
2019 with a heavy WR group ahead of him in
Philly, and his upside as a true WR1 is limited
with his athleticism, but he could easily lead
the league in TDs every year of his career.

2.08 – Maroons: RB Damien Harris |
Alabama | NE

Harris was one of the most dependable,
productive backs in his four years at Bama.
While he doesn’t have the explosiveness or
upside of his former teammate in Jacobs, he
posted respectable combine numbers and
3500 collegiate scrimmage yards prove his
ability to be a steady hand. He’ll have to
fight to see the field in a crowded Patriots
backfield, but Harris may be able to
dominate on early downs between the 20s
for the defending Superbowl champions.

2.09 – Surfriders: RB Alexander
Mattison | Boise St | MIN

An unknown prospect before the NFL draft,
the Vikings felt comfortable enough with
Mattison’s production to take a shot on him
in the 3rd round. Mattison is a do-it-all back.
He hits the hole like a bull and is competent
as a receiver. He’ll likely play the Latavius
Murray role for MIN. That of course limits his
upside. If Dalvin Cook is healthy, Mattison
will likely be relegated to spell downs. He’d
be lucky to see 5 touches a game. Of course,
Cook has not been healthy lately.

2.10 – Zeus Cannons: RB Darwin
Thompson | Utah St | KC

Any Chiefs RB. That was the mantra for
many dynasty nerds going into the draft.
After seeing Hunt and Williams explode in
Reid’s offense, it’s easy to believe that any
young RB can do the same. Thompson was a
productive runner in college, tallying over
1000 yards in his last year. His film, however,
doesn’t indicate a very dynamic back. He’s
not a fast runner and grinds more than he
flashes. That said, the KC offense seems set
up for anyone to succeed given the chance.

2.11 – Surfriders: TE Irv Smith Jr |
Alabama | MIN

Oahu drafts their second Viking of the
round. While Smith is clearly the 3rd TE
behind Hock and Fant, he is a good overall
player that should see an early role in
Kubiak’s offense. His blocking is up to par.
Where he excels is in the passing game. He
doesn’t have the size/speed combo of Fant,
but he is deceptively quick and elusive as a
runner. He has some concentration drops,
but he is a far more dynamic TE than
veteran Kyle Rudolph, who was nearly cut.

2.12 – SKOL: RB Rodney Anderson |
Oklahoma | CIN

Many considered Anderson the best pure
runner of this class. He’s slippery, patient,
and fast. Over his 200 carries at OU,
Anderson had a whopping 6.4 YPC. He
averaged over 100 YPG in 2017 and was on
pace to be a top 20 pick. However, Anderson
ended 3 of his 4 seasons on the injury list.
Now, he’s buried behind Mixon in Cincy and
won’t get the chance to be a feature back for
years. Hearing his name at 2.12 is surprising,
but this is a huge upside pick.

BEST OF THE REST

3.11 – Whippersnappers: RB Bryce Love
| Stanford | WAS

Similar to Anderson, Love had a historic
2017 season and was in the Heisman
conversation before dealing with injuries
through a slow 2018 campaign. Even now,
Love is monitoring an ACL injury that won’t
have him on the field until October. We
cannot, however, ignore his 2017 year. Love
averaged 8 yards a touch en route to 2150
scrimmage yards. If he can recapture that
magic, he’ll be the steal of the draft.

5.06 – MukDuks: QB Daniel Jones |
Duke | NYG

We get it. Nobody likes Daniel Jones. But
nobody can hate him enough for the #6
overall pick to fall in the same WDL round as
a 3rd round rookie QB relegated to a career
backup role. As much of a bad taste as Jones
puts in your mouth, he will be a starting QB
sooner or later. A 5th round pick on a
prospect with decent upside and a real floor
is a value that simply shouldn’t exist. Great
pick for the MukDuks.

5.11 – Surfriders: WR KeeSean Johnson
| Fresno State | ARI

So close to Irrelevance. Johnson had some
decent hype going into the draft process. He
doesn’t have the speed or agility of his new
Cardinals teammates, but his ability to win
jump balls and attack the ball with
aggressive hands make him a valuable asset
for Kingsbury’s new offense. He has been
getting a lot of buzz in Arizona’s training
camp and may even surpass his draftmates
for snaps early in the season.

UDFA – Potato Skins: WR Preston
Williams | Colorado State | MIA

Williams has been lighting up the
preseason. He is the Dolphins’ best WR so
far, and he isn’t showing any signs of
slowing down. After transferring from
Tennessee, Williams but up over 1300
yards and 14 TDs for Rams. He fell out of
the draft due to his off-field concerns (a
guilty plea to a domestic violence charge),
but he has the size that you want in a true
WR1. With no real competition in Miami,
Williams could be the steal of the
offseason for the Skins.

UDFA – Cyclones: WR Darius Slayton |
Auburn | NYG

He’s no Odell, but with the injuries and
suspensions racking up for the Giants,
Slayton has as much opportunity as any 5th
round pick. Slayton had a great combine and
demonstrated his ability to stretch the field.
While he never eclipsed 700 yards in college,
his 20 yards per touch make him an
intriguing stash for the Cyclones. If he can
improve his route running and hands, he
could be a decent depth WR for a long time.

UDFA – GOATs: WR Jakobi Meyers | NC
State | NE

It’s no secret that the Patriots needed some
WR depth this offseason. Meyers took that
opportunity and made a name for himself.
He has been the Patriots’ most productive
WR through the preseason and showed off
his football IQ numerous times. However,
with the returns of Gordon and Harry,
Meyers will be fighting off vets Thomas,
Berrios, and Meredith for a roster spot.

ART OF THE DEAL

From the end of the draft through our transition off of ESPN, 40 trades were made.
Since moving to Sleeper, over 50 more trades have been made. That’s an average of
two trades a week. Dozens of players have changed teams multiple times without even
seeing the field for their former owners. The best teams are able to capitalize on
fluctuating prices and deceive their opponents into taking a foolish trade. Meanwhile
the worst teams sell elite players for pennies on the dollar or worse: pass up a smart
swap when it comes across their desk. Let’s dive into a few big name deals throughout
the offseason and see how the owners are faring.

Tricolores give WR D. Adams, RB M. Mack,
2019 4th to Snow for QB M. Stafford, WR A.
Brown, TE V. McDonald, RB J. Conner, and 2019
2.09
Winner: Snow
Hindsight is 20/20, but AB’s fluctuating stock
may come back to bite the Tricolores in the
butt. Adams is still locked in as a top 5 WR and
Mack’s coaching staff has been praising him all
offseason.

Cannons give WR M. Thomas, 2.03 to Maroons for WR J. Jones, RB I. Smith, 1.05, 2020 3rd
Winner: Maroons
This is a close one, but gaining an extra 4 years at WR while dropping only one round and
not much else is a great move for a Maroons team that has dedicated themselves to
rebuilding through the 2020 draft.

Maroons give 1.08, 2020 1st to GOATs for WR T. Hill
Winner: Maroons
At the time of the deal, there was no question that the GOATs were on the winning side.
However, Hill’s lack of suspension and the
Chiefs’ support for their dangerous
offensive weapon has cemented his
status once again as a top 10 dynasty
asset. This was a great gamble for the
Maroons.

Maroons give WR T. Hill to MukDuks
for RB D. Johnson, 2 2020 2nds
Winner: Maroons
We have to talk about how the
Maroons pulled this off. While two 1sts
overpay for Hill two months ago, an
ROI of David Johnson and a pair of
picks makes this team seem masterful.
An absolutely amazing move for a
rebuilding team.

Maroons give RB L. Bell to Cannons for 1.04, 2.08
Winner: Zeus Cannons
Bell’s stock has fallen an unbelievable amount after a season away from the NFL. The
Maroons gave him away for an unproven rookie RB and a late round flyer. Make no
mistake; Bell will be a great RB once again.

Tricolores give RB S. Barkley, 2020 2nd to MukDuks for WR J. Jones, WR S. Diggs, 2020
3rd
Winner: MukDuks
There isn’t a real loser in this deal. The Triclores picked up some much needed quality at
WR while the MukDuks set themselves up for longterm success and an immediate title
run. However, Barkley’s price is unfathomable right now. The fact that the MukDuks were
able to grab the top asset in dynasty AND a second round pick is insane.

TRI give RB L. Murray, WR C. Davis, 2020 1st to OAH for RB T. Gurley
Winner: TRI
This is the first of the Surfriders’ major offseason moves to build a more sustainable team
for the future. With all of the questions surrounding Gurley’s health, Oahu felt it better
to ere on the safe side, securing a
1st round WR along with a high
draft pick and a cheap RB2. The
Tricolores, on the other hand, are
reaching for the stars. Gurley is a
huge upside acquisition. If he hits,
it’ll take the Tricolores from great
to unstoppable.

It takes a lot to build a championship roster. Every team takes a
different approach. Do you value a win in 2019? Or are you trying
to build a successful team in 2022? Are you on the #TankForTua
train? Or do you not believe in the 2020 hype?

Your offseason moves reflect how you feel about your team. The
GOATs, for example, have aggressively made moves toward a
title, trading away young assets like Golladay, Hockenson, and
Pettis for more established vets like Evans, Jones, and Woods.
But is their roster actually ready to take the title away from the
Snow?

Take on the other side of the spectrum, the Maroons, who have
acquired five 1st round picks over the next two years while giving
away elite assets like Michael Thomas, Le’Veon Bell, and Derrick
Henry. They now have one of the youngest rosters in the league,
but their roster is deprived of a lot of talent. If they can hit on
those picks, this team will be dangerous in 2023. If not, this team
will be tanking for a long time. Let’s not forget that this is the
team that selected Antonio Brown 1st overall in our startup. Take
that as you will.

Either way, each roster in the World Dynasty League is
unique. No two RB rooms are exactly alike. The same is true
for WR groups, TE duos, and developmental bench fillers.

In order to succeed, you must understand your enemy.
Which of these teams pose a real threat to you? How can
you exploit their weaknesses? How can you manipulate
them into making moves that will leave you as the
undisputed victor and leave them crumbling behind you?

These are questions that the best are always mulling over. In
this section, we’ll take a short glimpse into every single
roster in the World Dynasty League, whether it be a threat
to the crown or a team ready to drown. Consider how you
can affect these rosters and how you can use their
weaknesses against them.

MINNESOTA SNOW

Roster Review:

It’s no secret that the Snow have a championship-ready roster. With 6 Top 40 players (via
FantasyPros) and many more high upside youngsters waiting in the wings, this team has
set themselves up for long term success.

Leading the stud show are two of 2018’s biggest surprises: Packers’ WR Davante Adams
and 49ers’ TE George Kittle. Both finished in the top 3 at their positions last year after
having never before finished in the top 10. There’s no reason for either to slow down as
well. Adams is locked into a nice contract with a top 5 QB and an exciting young offensive
head coach. Kittle, on the other hand, is getting his franchise QB back to a full bill of
health. His head coach is one of the best in the game when it comes to scheming his
playmakers open. Not only can Shanahan’s offense create separation for the 3rd year TE, it
gives Kittle plenty of room to show off his might ability to make men miss.

On the back end of the roster, the
Snow look to have decent upside as
well. While none of the players
beyond the starting lineup have a
high draft pedigree (Justice Hill might
take that hat), plenty of the bench
players have the upside to be a good
to great asset should the depth chart
fall apart ahead of them.

Impact Addition: DJ Moore

The Snow have not been shy about how highly they view last year’s top rookie receiver.
The former 24th overall pick had a quiet start to his rookie campaign, averaging only 2
receptions and 32 yards per game through October. However, once he got the starting
nod, Moore was on fire. From weeks 8 through 17, he was the WR20 and averaged more
points per game than AJ Green, DeSean Jackson, and Alshon Jeffery. Despite only seeing
significant snaps through 10 games, Moore led the league in yards after contact.

With the departure of Devin Funchess, Moore is set to become the true #1 WR in Carolina.
His QB, who was having a career year through his first 8 games of 2018, has also had a full
offseason to recover from a bum shoulder. With a top 5 RB drawing attention away and
another year of experience against NFL DBs, Moore is primed to take a huge leap forward
and should contribute mightily to the Snow’s attempt to defend their title.

Prove-It Player: Dalvin Cook 7-6 | 1st in North
League Champion
Many regarded Dalvin Cook as the most underrated back in the
2017 class. While he didn’t have the draft pedigree of TOP ASSETS
McCaffrey or Fournette, he was perhaps the most productive
collegiate back. He is FSU’s all time rushing leader and proved D. Adams
just as effective through the air as he was on the ground, with
79 career receptions. He was a hot commodity coming into the G. Kittle
NFL. He was slated to replace the legendary Adrian Peterson as
the Viking’s bellcow.

However, Cook played only 3 full games before tearing his ACL
and missing the remainder of the Vikings’ 2017 season. Last
year, Cook continued to battle injuries, missing 5 games with a
recurring hamstring injury. Cook has been uber productive
when he has been on the field, averaging over 90 yards per
game and making defenders leap out of their cleats with jukes.

Once again believed to be healthy, Cook’s fantasy stock has
taken an incredible amount of ups and downs. If he truly can
stay on the field for an entire season, Cook could easily finish as
a top 5 RB. If not, the Snow will be longing for backup Alexander
Mattison, who the Surfriders drafted in the 2nd round of the
rookie draft.

Breakout Player: Kerryon Johnson B. Mayfield
D. Cook
Kerryon my wayward sooon. There’ll be peace when you are D. Moore
dooone. Lay your weary head to reeest. Don’t you cry no moree.

The Kerryon hype is getting huge. The 43rd overall pick in last
year’s draft, Johnson is the first Lions RB to rush for 100 yards in
a game since Reggie Bush in 2013. He’s a competitive runner
that slashes through holes. While he doesn’t possess elite
athleticism like many of his classmates, he is a powerful runner
that takes what the defense gives him. He has excellent vision
behind the Lions’ underrated offensive line.

On top of that, Johnson’s team seems to have committed firmly
to the running game. On top of recent investments in the
offensive line (Ragnow, Decker, Wagner) and front seven
(Flowers, Tavai, Harrison), the Lions have also spent a top 10
draft pick in one of the most complete TE prospects we’ve seen
in ages. If Johnson can stay healthy, he’ll be one of the most
dependable RBs in the game.

CHICAGO CYCLONES

Roster Review:

The Cyclones are a team that are properly built for the future. While they lack an elite
stud (their highest rated player is rookie Josh Jacobs), 9 players are in their first 3 years
and were top draft picks. This includes 1st rounders like Harry, Ridley, and Watson, none
of whom have reached their full potential as fantasy assets yet.

On top of this, the Cyclones have compiled a whopping four 1st round picks for 2020. The
2020 draft class has been rumored to be the best class we’ve seen since 2014 produced
Beckham, Evans, Cooks, and many more. If the hype is true, the Cyclones will be a scary
team for a long time.

Impact Addition: Deshaun Watson

It’s been nearly two years since Watson took the league by storm as a rookie, posting an
ungodly 9.3 TD percentage (for reference, Mahomes posted an 8.1% in 2018) through 7
games. While Watson’s TD percentage did come back down to earth last year (5.2%), he
still possesses as much upside as just about any QB in dynasty.

At only 23 years old, Watson led Houston to 11 wins while topping 4000 yards and
tossing only 9 picks. Add in his nearly 400 yards on the ground, and it’s easy to
understand why he’s a top 5 dynasty QB. With the Cyclones, Watson slots in ahead of
Cousins and Keenum to lock down the QB spot for the next decade.

Prove-It Player: Quincy Enunwa 7-6 | 2nd in North
6th Overall
Enunwa broke out in 2016 with a team-leading 857 yards and
4 TDs. He displayed all the traits of a reliable chain-moving #1 TOP ASSETS
target. He was expected to take the next step in 2017.
Unfortunately, Enunwa missed the entire 2017 season with a D. Watson
neck injury.
J. Jacobs
We expected Enunwa to continue to progress last year. He
showed flashes, opening the season with a combined 35 M. Sanders
points through 2 games. However, Enunwa struggled to find a
groove. He missed 6 games and failed to top 12 points the C. Ridley
rest of the season.
T. Boyd
New York gave Enunwa a 4 year extension in December
before placing him on IR, so there is a clear investment in his
progression. The question is whether or not he can latch on to
the new staff’s scheme and stay healthy, the latter of which
he has never been able to do in the NFL.

Breakout Player: Courtland Sutton

Sutton was the 40th overall pick and the 3rd WR selected in the
2018 draft, and he hasn’t disappointed yet. He fits the ideal
mold of a WR1, standing at 6’3” and running a 4.54 at 218 lbs.
It’s not like he was super raw either. In his last 3 years at SMU,
Sutton put up a line of 193/3193/31.

He showed up as a rookie on the Keenum-led Broncos. His
704 yards place him 3rd among rookies in 2018 and 9th in the
past 4 years. While he only topped 11 points twice through
the season, he was a consistent player. He had seven games
with at least 8 points. Not quite as sexy as Brandin Cooks’s
numbers I’m sure, but realistic from a rookie WR.

Now with gunslinger Joe Flacco at the helm and Drew Lock
waiting in the wings, Sutton’s production should continue to
rise. He is a huge target beautifully complimented by DaeSean
Hamilton and Emmanuel Sanders, and he has the chance to
break out into the next tier of hyped young WRs.

ST PAUL SKOL

Roster Review:

I’m not going to lie, this is not the sexiest team. After Mixon and Thomas, much of this
roster contains either washed up vets or hopeful gambles. The simple fact that Doug
Martin started a good chunk of games for this team last season tells you everything
you need to know.

At RB, there isn’t much behind Mixon. Hines is slated in as the #2, and he is honestly
the second best RB on the team. McKinnon is recovering from yet another injury, and
Singletary is still working his way up in the Buffalo depth chart. The addition of Kareem
Hunt is intriguing, although he won’t be a factor this year.

Not all is bad though. The SKOL had a fairly good rookie draft. Deebo Samuel hasn’t
been in the news as much as other rookie WRs, but he has exhibited his playmaking
ability extremely well. Slot guys like
Beebe, Quinn, and Cain have been
making a name for themselves in
camp.

This team may not be competitive
in 2019, but you can bet that
they’ll be better than they were in
2018. If some of the lotto tickets
pan out, the SKOL could be a
playoff team as soon as next year.

Impact Addition: Joe Mixon

The SKOL were starved at RB in 2018. After season ending injuries to Jerick McKinnon,
Marshawn Lynch, and Raheem Mostert, this team was left to choose between Isaiah
Crowell and Doug Martin to start in their weekly lineup. With the arrival of Mixon, the
RB spot on this team should see drastic improvement and nice stability. The RB10 in
2018, Mixon’s seven 18+ point games were 7th last season. He didn’t have a single
healthy game under 8 points, and he showed his versatility with 43 receptions.

With newfound health to the offense around him as well as a new exciting young head
coach, Mixon is primed for a true breakout campaign. What’s more intruiging is his
outlook for 2020, when this team will be competitive and LT Jonah Williams will be
healthy again.

Prove-It Player: Jerick McKinnon 2-11 | 3rd in North
Last Overall
McKinnon is nearing the end of the line. After signing a 4 year TOP ASSETS
deal with San Francisco last offseason, McKinnon missed the
entire 2018 season due to injury. He wasn’t missed either. J. Mixon
Between Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert, and Jeff Wilson, the
49ers’ rushing attack ranked 13th in yards, 12th, in yards per
carry, and 11th in rush attempts. Every RB looked great in
Shanahan’s offense. That’s the beauty of this offense. The
coaching staff does such a masterful job scheming their
blocking game that most RBs look good.

In addition to the dominance from replacement-level RBs, GM
John Lynch also signed free agent Tevin Coleman. Coleman
totaled nearly 1100 scrimmage yards for Atlanta in 2018 and
was the RB19 after Devonta Freeman went down.

Questions circle around what the SF backfield will look like. M. Thomas
Coleman has proven his ability to be a effective in a Shanahan R. Wilson
system before. Breida was surprisingly efficient when he was K. Hunt
given the chance last year. It seems like the odd man out is
McKinnon. Rumors are that McKinnon will serve as the 3rd
down back, but is there any truth to the matter for the 27
year old back? Will he even be healthy for those snaps?

Breakout Player: Anthony Miller

The second year player out of Memphis is primed for a
breakout campaign. With another year for everyone in
Chicago under Matt Nagy’s system and Miller’s shoulder
finally at full health, the sky is the limit for the former 2nd
round pick.

Despite only having 54 targets in 2018 (8th among rookies), Miller led all but one rookie
in TDs with 7. That’s not too surprising given the 33 TDs he scored over his last two
years at Memphis. He’s got the physicality, route running, and hands you want in a top
WR. He has deceptive speed and has been dominating Bears camp by all reports.
What’s great is that there is no true WR1 for Chicago. While Robinson may fit the
mold, the former Pro Bowler only had 55 receptions last year. There isn’t a real reason
why Miller shouldn’t succeed in 2019 assuming a clean shoulder.

OAHU SURFRIDERS

Roster Review:

The Surfriders are a team in a
peculiar spot. They weren’t
projected to be a top team in 2018,
coming in 10th during our
preseason power rankings. Still,
the two surefire players that Oahu
did have in Gurley and Kelce did
everything in their power to keep
this team afloat. Those two men
had career years, with both
topping out in yards, touches, and
TDs. The Surfriders rode the wave of Gurley and Kelce all the way to the championship
before falling to the Snow in a heartbreaker.

Now with a revamped roster, the Surfriders seem to be in a better place to succeed long
term. Gone are Gurley and Kelce. In are young depth players. Coleman, Ingram, and
Barber may not be the sexiest RB trio, but each can be reliable given the opportunity.
Golladay, Godwin, Davis, and Watkins make up a WR corps on the right side of the
fountain of youth while maintaining a huge week to week ceiling. And Hockenson locks in
the TE position for years to come. I’m not sure if this team is a powerhouse anymore, but
the fat has been trimmed and it’s ready for the long haul.

Impact Addition: Kenny Golladay

Golladay had a quietly good 2018, finishing as Detroit’s top WR with over 1000 yards off
nearly 120 targets. He has a massive frame at 6’4” and has speed like a 5’10” slot receiver.
Already approaching his age 26 season as only a 3rd year pro, Golladay isn’t the youngest
receiver out there. However, his QB has thrown for at least 4200 yards 8 of the past 9
seasons, and Detroit’s commitment to the running game should give Golladay plenty of
room to dominate one on one matchups on the outside.

The biggest factor for Golladay’s improvement is his TD number. Despite his heavy usage
in the Lions’ passing attack, Golladay only accrued 5 TDs last year. He has a lower TD%
than John Ross (5’11”), Doug Baldwin (5’10“), and Albert Wilson (5’9”). While I’m not sure
he can match Davante Adams’ TD numbers, Golladay is sure to push the double digits.

Prove-It Player: Sammy Watkins 10-3 | 1st in West
2nd Overall
When we think of the 2014 draft class, we think of elite WR TOP ASSETS
play. Odell Beckham. Mike Evans. Brandin Cooks. Davante
Adams. Jarvis Landry. M. Ingram

Sammy Watkins was taken ahead of all of those guys. He was K. Golladay
thought of as the surest WR prospect in years. The Bills were
so sure of his success at the next level that they gave up a C. Godwin
future first to move up and make him the highest drafted WR
since AJ Green. S. Watkins

How has that worked out? A career average of 714 yards and
5.6 TDs per season across three different teams. In the past
three years, Watkins has missed 15 games and has only
topped 100 yards 4 times in a game. Even on the league’s most
dangerous offense with a historic run at the QB position,
Watkins could only muster 500 yards through 10 games. This is
it for him. Watkins has cemented himself as a decent WR2
when healthy. But it’s time to put on the big boy pants and
join his peers from the 2014 class as elite players.

Breakout Player: Chris Godwin

The Bucs’ offseason went perfectly for Chris Godwin. Godwin
had 842 receiving yards in his sophomore campaign with the
Bucs, good for 2nd on the team behind only Mike Evans. With
Bruce Arians at the helm and stability at the QB position, it’s
safe to assume that this offense will be more productive and
predictable. This offense is also absent over 220 targets with the
departures of Humphries, Jackson, and Rodgers. It’s damn near
impossible that Godwin absorbs all of those targets, but it’s a
safe bet that his 95 target number from 2018 will easily jump
into the 110-120 range.

With that additional usage and Godwin’s profile (he ran a 4.42
40 at 6’1”, 208 lbs), Godwin is primed for the best season of his
career. If Jameis Winston can hone in on his talented arm,
Godwin should easily push to be a mid tier WR2.

SPOKANE MUKDUKS

Roster Review:

After barely missing the playoffs in
2018, the MukDuks have retooled their
roster to form what may be the most
dangerous team in the WDL. With the
blockbuster deal for Saquon Barkley,
Spokane now rosters last year’s top 2
RBs. Tyreek Hill, Adam Thielen, and
Aaron Rodgers give the MukDuks their
3rd, 4th, and 5th players that finished
in the top 10 at their positions in 2018.
Mike Williams, OJ Howard, and Curtis Samuel are also emerging talents at their
positions, with each going before the end of the 7th round in startups. The starting
lineup for this team is unparalleled. I could easily see 7 of the 8 starters finishing in the
top 10 at their positions without shock.

Where this team is weakest is somehow RB. After their ungodly duo, the MukDuks are
looking at Ty Montgomery, TJ Yeldon, and Matt Breida to carry the load. With each of
their top RBs being in the top 5 in touches last season, it only seems logical that the
wheels fall off and somebody ends up on the IR. When that happens, will the
remaining starters be strong enough to shoulder the load and carry the likes of Buck
Allen to the playoffs?

Impact Addition: Saquon Barkley

It’s no secret that Barkley is the #1 asset in fantasy football. What’s surprising is the
fact that the MukDuks were able to pry him away from the Tricolores without having
to give up their first born child. The 22 year old is the highest drafted RB since Reggie
Bush. His 2028 yards from scrimmage were the most from a rookie RB since Edgerinn
James in 1999. He truly is a generational runningback.

Losing Julio Jones and Stefon Diggs in the process is a tough price to pay (both are
2nd round startup assets), but the depth that the MukDuks have at WR made the
move bearable. In fact, I fully expect Adam Thielen and Tyreek Hill to finish in the top
10 at the position with Hilton, Williams, and Samuel close behind.

Prove-It Player: Adam Thielen 6-7 | 2nd in West
7th Overall
Through the first 12 weeks of the 2018 season, Thielen was
the WR1. He averaged over 23 points per game and hit 100 TOP ASSETS
yards in all but two of his games. He made DBs look like
toddlers. He was unstoppable. Until he was stopped. S. Barkley

The Vikings offense crumbled when it came down to it, and C. McCaffrey
Thielen’s production came down with it. Through the final
quarter of the season, Thielen was unstartable. He was the T. Hill
WR34 in PPR. He averaged 4 receptions for 49 yards and only
amassed one single TD during that span. A. Thielen

Now entering his age 29 season, Thielen’s status as an elite T. Hilton
fantasy asset is in question. The Vikings fan in me wants to pin
the blame on the offensive line, which gave Cousins less time
to find him receivers and in turn caused Thielen to crap out
turds. The Vikings fan in me wants to say that the additions of
Bradbury and Kline to our OL will make things better and that
Thielen will return to his early season production. However,
the Vikings fan in me is also a pessimist and says that Thielen’s
downward sloping trend will continue into 2019.

Breakout Player: OJ Howard

O’Terrius Jabari Howard. He’s compiled fewer yards per
season than four of the tight ends drafted behind him, yet he
is widely regarded as the best TE after the big three. How is
this possible?

While Howard has missed 10 games over the start of his
career, he has also flashed the spectacular potential that
made him a 1st round pick. He was touted as the most
complete prospect of his loaded class, and he has more TDs
than Kittle, Njoku, and Engram despite missing serious time.

With the offensive guru Bruce Arians arriving in Tampa, it’s
finally time for Howard to see his true potential. If he can stay
healthy for 16 games, Howard should outpace every TE not
named Kelce or Kittle.

PORTLAND WHIPPERSNAPPERS

Roster Review:

You’re probably tired of hearing how
bad the Whippersnappers’ 2018
season was. In case you’re not, this
team lost their opening 6 games
before going 3-4 in the final half of the
season. It didn’t totally make sense
either given their players. Now with an
even better roster, Portland is looking
to make a fool out of the league that
doubted them for so long.

In addition to the studs that were already on this team (JuJu, Odell, Michel), the
Whippersnappers went out and got another top 10 RB and a top 5 TE. There isn’t any major
hole on this roster. The starting 5 are locked in, and each should finish in the top 10 at their
positions.

However, there is room for worry when you look at the depth of this team. While Damien
Harris and Royce Freeman will look to be regular contributors this season, there isn’t too
much that gets you excited. Jordan Lasley, Auden Tate, Byron Pringle, and Kenneth Dixon
are barely clinging on to their NFL roster spots. Kelvin Benjamin and Austin Seferian-Jenkins
are without a roster spot at all. It’ll be interesting to see whether the front end of this team
stays healthy enough throughout 2019 to give this team a shot at the playoffs. We all know
how much these men have struggled to stay healthy in the past.

Impact Addition: Le’Veon Bell

Is Le’Veon Bell still a top RB in the league? I believe the answer is yes, and the
Whippersnappers seem to agree. However, the rest of the league seems to disagree. Bell
has been traded twice this offseason, each time for pennies on the dollar compared to his
price 12 months ago.

When healthy, the two time All Pro is a top 3 RB. Except for his rookie year and his 2015
campaign (in which he missed 10 games), Bell has always finished as a top 3 RB. Is New York
really such a worse team that Bell will fail to put up RB1 numbers? With Darnold at the
helm, I highly doubt it.

Prove-It Player: Jared Goff 3-10 | 3rd in West
11th Overall
While this isn’t a make or break season for Goff as a player, it
might be as a money maker. I can assure you that Goff’s agent is TOP ASSETS
taking extensive notes on Carson Wentz’s contract as well as
Dak Prescott’s current situation. Why does this matter for
fantasy? Because many believe Goff to be a system QB.

With the best playcaller in the game in his ear and four Pro Bowl O. Beckham Jr
players around him, all Goff has to do is find the open man. This
showed itself in the Superbowl, when McVay self-admittedly
“got outcoached”. The gameplan fell apart, and Goff was unable
to make the throws the Rams needed to win.

The question that we (and Rams GM Les Snead) will be trying to J. Smith-Schuster
answer this year is if Goff is a franchise QB or if he’s just a L. Bell
product of McVay. If the former is the truth, the
Whippersnappers will have a nasty QB on their hands. If not,
this team will be scrambling for a new starter.

Breakout Player: Royce Freeman

Freeman was supposed to take the reigns last year for the
Broncos. Unfortunately, UDFA Phillip Lindsay showed up and
showed out. As a result, Freeman only played 29% of snaps last
season (vs Lindsay’s 42%). Still, he was able to tote the rock into
the end zone 5 times, adding 500+ yards on only 130 carries.

With a year of pro ball under his belt and a new coaching staff S. Michel
around him, Freeman looks to enter a more even RB split. He is E. Engram
Oregon’s all time rushing leader, topping 5600 yards and 60 TDs
in his four years there. He was touted as one of the better backs
in an already loaded RB class, and he has the prototypical frame
you look for in a 3 down back. His vision is excellent, and his
4.54 40 time while standing at 230 lbs is among the best ever at
his weight. In the last four years, the only backs to weigh more
and run faster are Leonard Fournette and Saquon Barkley.
That’s some pretty good company. If Freeman can find his way
onto the field, he should be an instant RB2 for the
Whippersnappers.

CANOAS TRICOLORES

Roster Review:

The Tricolores were one of the best
teams in 2018. They rode the backs
of Saquon Barkley and Melvin
Gordon to the postseason. However,
an early playoff exit had this team
taking a hard look at their roster and
making changes to come back in
2019 to challenge the Snow.

With a new WR corps in Diggs, Jones, and Brown, it’s hard to see a 2019 where the
Tricolores aren’t successful. However, the RB room has a lot of questions. With Conner,
Gurley, and Gordon (all top 7 RBs in 2018), the Tricolores will either boast the best RB
room of 2019 or the most hazardous. Gurley’s knee issues are an unprecedented question
mark. Gordon looks like he’ll replicate Le’Veon Bell’s yearlong holdout. And Jaylen
Samuels’s production last year proved Conner to be little more than an opportunistic JAG.
If this trio of RBs can get themselves in order, this is the team to beat. If not, this team will
be watching the playoffs on their couch.

Impact Addition: Julio Jones

Whether he’s 24 or 30, there’s not denying the beast that is Julio Jones. Julio is still a top
3 WR in the NFL. When he plays 14 or more games, Julio has never been under 1000
yards. Hell, when he plays 16, he’s never under 1400. He has two 1600+ yard seasons
under his belt, and he’ll keep dominating as long as he’s in the league.

With that said, he is under the influence of another offensive coordinator change and is
30 years old. While the changes in OC over the years haven’t had too drastic of an effect
on Jones, it does tend to mean bad things for his franchise QB. In his first year under
Shanahan, Matt Ryan only threw 21 TDs compared to his career average 30. His first
year under Sarkesian saw him throw for even fewer TDs. Granted, Koetter has worked
with Ryan in the past. But we’ll still have to see if there is any effect on the star WR.

The Falcons also have a gem waiting in the wings. 2nd year receiver Calvin Ridley led all
rookies in TD grabs last season, and the front office raves about his ability to win and get
separation. With Julio as the mentor and Ryan calling the shots, it would make sense for
Ridley to suction off some of Julio’s 113 receptions last season.

Prove-It Player: Todd Gurley 9-4 | 1st in South
5th Overall
The only thing anyone knows about Gurley is that nobody knows
anything about Gurley. After a two year stretch in which Gurley TOP ASSETS
totaled nearly 4000 scrimmage yards and 40 TDs, the former first
round pick’s stock took a nosedive. He played second fiddle to A. Brown
journeyman CJ Anderson in the playoffs and was diagnosed with
an arthritic knee. Perhaps we would have felt better about Gurley J. Conner
if the Rams had put any faith in him. But they didn’t. Instead, they
went out and traded up for Memphis RB Darrell Henderson. J. Jones

Now a pivotal piece for a Tricolores team (and a Rams team) with S. Diggs
Championship dreams, Gurley will have to prove that he is still the T. Gurley
same back was in the MVP conversation only 9 months ago.
Nobody knows how well his knee will hold up – not even Gurley
himself. If he plays like we know he can, then he should bring a
championship to the Tricolores. If not, he’ll be a reason for teams
to move away from second-contract RBs.

Breakout Player: Ronald Jones II

On the other side of the scale, we have Ronald Jones. Jones is not
nearly as talented as Gurley, but he was very productive at USC.
Jones posted back to back 1000 yard rushing seasons, as well as a
20 TD season as a true junior. He was expected to emerge as the
guy in Tampa, where not a single back went over 500 yards in
2018. It seemed like a vacuum that Jones could dominate.

However, Jones managed 77 total yards in the entire season.
Instead of dominating, Jones fell behind two other RBs in carry
count. Peyton Barber took the reigns, topping 870 rushing yards.

With Bruce Arians in town, Jones has found a new ray of sunshine.
Arians has gone on record stating his lack of allegiance to Barber
as the starting RB. His vertical offense has created plenty of
underneath opportunity for every RB he’s had in his system: David
Johnson, Rashard Mendenhall, and Willie Parker. If Barber can get
his affairs in order and find a way onto the field, he could break
out and join his fellow 2018 draft picks as a top tier RB.

PA IMPOSTORS

Roster Review:

The Impostors aren’t the perfect team, but they might be close to it. Their dangerous
foursome of Hopkins, Allen, Fournette, and Chubb carried them deep into the playoffs
last year after nearly everyone counted them down and out. The Impostors return in
2019 with that same foursome, some improved youngsters, and a scorching flame guiding
them onward.

Guys like Chris Carson and DaeSean Hamilton performed surprisingly well in 2018.
However, these two men (and others) are expected to take a big leap forward. Whether

that means getting more involved in
the passing game or getting onto
the field in general, the Impostors
have some good young pieces.

However, their depth is worrisome.
Behind a sturdy front facing infantry
is an unreliable and unproven class
of recruits. Guys like John Ross and
Keelan Cole have flashed, but have
failed to consistently put it together.
They’ll have to clean it up if the
Impostors plan on lasting 16 weeks.

Impact Addition: Parris Campbell

The Impostors aren’t big traders. That’s not a problem. They find their talent the old
fashioned way. That means studying rookies like there’s no tomorrow. That means
analyzing last year’s statistics on offensive playcalling and target share and extrapolating
those numbers to include new faces. That means drafting Parris Campbell at 9th overall.

While Campbell isn’t the biggest receiver in the game, his speed and RAC ability make him
a danger at all times. Behind two superstars in DeAndre Hopkins and Keenan Allen,
Campbell hopes to develop into a star in his own right. His coaching staff has already
praised his talent and hinted at his usage on 3 receiver sets. With or without Andrew Luck
at QB, look for Campbell to be a boom-bust play early on with the potential to develop
into a true WR1.

Prove-It Player: Leonard Fournette 7-6 | 2nd in South
4th Overall
Remember when Fournette came into the league? He was a
can’t miss prospect. Mike Mayock called him the best talent TOP ASSETS
since Peterson. He was touted as a big, fast, and dominant. His
41 collegiate TDs spoke to that. The Jaguars loved him so
much, they made him only the second RB to go in the top 5
since 2012.

He didn’t disappoint as a rookie either. His 1000 rushing yards D. Hopkins
helped the Jaguars reach the playoffs for the first time in a
decade. His 9 TDs were 3rd in the league. He was a surefire top
dynasty prospect.

However, he has missed 11 games in the past two years. He K. Allen
also ran into character concerns, getting ejected against the N. Chubb
Bills after throwing punches. His three week stretch of 20+
point games turned him into a top 12 back in terms of points
per game, but his other 5 games last year resulted in an
average of 8.9 points, which would have placed him outside
the top 40 in PPG. If Fournette can a) stay healthy and b)
perform like he did as a rookie, he’ll be a top asset once again.
If not, he’ll be out on the streets sooner rather than later.

Breakout Player: Lamar Jackson

Heisman winner Lamar Jackson is a controversial player to say L. Fournette
the least. While some in the fantasy community view him as
the next Michael Vick, others are too concerned by his slight
build and arm to even consider rostering him as a 3rd backup.
As a rookie, Jackson went 6-2 as a starter. He averaged only

160 passing yards per game as a starter, but he also averaged 76 yards on the ground
and totaled 11 TDs through 8 games. The polarized opinions are understandable.

One thing, however, cannot be refuted. That is the fact that the Ravens have built their
team around Jackson. On top of taking two high upside TEs in last year’s draft, the
additions of Hollywood and Boykin in this year’s draft give Jackson some real targets.
Adding Mark Ingram gives Jackson a true pounding RB that should take us back to
RGIII’s rookie season alongside Alfred Morris. This offense is going through Jackson,
whether it be via air or ground.

ROANOKE MAROONS

Roster Review:

The Maroons are one of a
few teams that have firmly
committed to building the
future of their team. They
have six picks in the top 2
rounds next year, as well as
an additional first rounder in
2021. Rookies like Murray,
Montgomery, and AJ Brown
look to make an instant
impact while developmental
guys like Gallup, Ballage, and
Hurst all continue to flash in camp and show off their talents.

However, this team is lacking a truly elite asset. Neither Lindsay or Montgomery have
shown a prolonged ability to produce at a high level. Meanwhile vets like Landry and
Sanders have already hit their ceilings and are in the latter half of their careers.

Most notable though is this teams maneuver to turn two 1st round picks into Tyreek Hill,
and subsequently into David Johnson and two 2nd round picks. Nobody was sure of
Tyreek’s status in 2019 and beyond. But the Maroons held true and were able to acquire
a top 5 RB in David Johnson.

Impact Addition: Tyler Lockett

After three underwhelming seasons in which the former 3rd round pick failed to log a
single 600 yard season, the Seahawks surprised many of us by inking Lockett to a $38M
deal last year. Well, he proved his worth, logging a TD every 6 catches and leading the
league in yards per target (min. 50 targets).

Even if you think Lockett’s 2018 season was a fluke with unrepeatable efficiency, what
isn’t a fluke is that he is now the locked and loaded WR1 for a team that has thrown for
nearly 70 TDs in the last two years. With Russell Wilson at the helm and the 26 year old
Lockett locked down for the foreseeable future, the Maroons have added a viable piece
to build their team around.

Prove-It Player: Phillip Lindsay 5-8| 3rd in South
9th Overall
Tyreek Hill. George Kittle. Phillip Lindsay. Those are a list of men
who have not only exceeded expectations for their draft TOP ASSETS
positions and ages, but have destroyed the league. Lindsay, a
UDFA out of Colorado, tore up the league last year with over
1000 yards on the ground.

However, his price has been steadily decreasing since his Pro D. Montgomery
Bowl nomination. Fellow second year back Royce Freeman has
been the talk of the town, with the coaching staff adamant
about getting him more involved in the offense.

Standing 3 inches and 50 lbs larger than Lindsay, Freeman is the P. Lindsay
bruising back that defensive minded head coach Vic Fangio
would love to build his offense around. The former top 75 pick
has been syphoning away touches in Denver, leaving Lindsay
hungry. Perhaps he can defy the odds one more time. If not, he’ll
be remembered the same breath as the likes of Peyton Hillis.

Breakout Player: Kyler Murray J. Landry

I know. The first overall pick in the NFL draft isn’t exactly a
breakout player. But I believe that Murray will surprise all of us
as a rookie. The defending Heisman trophy winner is coming off
a 2018 in which he threw for over 4300 yards with a 42:7 TD:INT
ratio. On top of that, he ran for over 1000 yards and added 12
TDs on the ground.

Now, Murray is reunited with longtime fan Kliff Kingsbury, who T. Lockett
brings his air raid offense into the NFL from the collegiate ranks.
Kingsbury began recruiting Murray to Texas A&M when he was

just 15 years old. Their paths have been intertwined since then.
With a firm grasp of the air raid offense, Murray is ready to be leaned on immediately.

The Cardinals have brought in a stable of young receivers to work with Murray. On top of
early picks like Andy Isabella, late round receivers such as KeeSean Johnson have been
impressive and hope to take a starting job. With a deep young corps around him and a
head coach that worships the ground he walks on, Murray is being teed up for the best
season we’ve seen from a rookie QB in decades.

WASHINGTON POTATO SKINS

Roster Review:

The Skins finished 2018 as the best team of the regular season. However, after meeting an
early playoff exit, the Skins are looking to earn their respect back. While elite assets like
Elliott and Green struggle with whatever it is they may struggle with, this team carries
enough depth to go around the league twice.

The RB room isn’t sexy, but it’s deep. Even if Elliott sits out this year, the Skins still have 5
other RBs that can finish as a RB2. Lamar Miller and James White don’t carry a huge
upside, but younger backs like Duke Johnson and Derrius Guice have the potential to lead
their teams in touches.

At TE, the Skins are carrying three top 10 TEs. Zach Ertz is a name we all recognize as elite.
Hunter Henry is returning from a year off, but he showed his ability in his first two years
behind Antonio Gates. And then we have former top 10 pick Eric Ebron, who blew up last
year with a position leading 13 TDs.

The top end of this team isn’t as otherworldly as some in the WDL, but the depth of the
Skins will guarantee that they will stay competitive through 16 games.

Impact Addition: Andy Isabella

Isabella is the second player the Cardinals drafted that was tailor made to play in Kliff
Kingsbury’s air raid offense. His 4.31 40 time is the best by a receiver since John Ross set
the record. But he’s not just a vertical threat. His collegiate tape showed a deep
understanding of the air raid offense. He is excellent on short and intermediate routes,
reading defenders and adjusting his steps to give himself the best opportunity to find
green grass and use his track star
speed to take the ball to the house.

While he doesn’t have an elite catch
radius, the mentorship of Larry
Fitzgerald should ensure Isabella’s
development into a bona fide fantasy
star. If Kingsbury’s offense takes off
like Arizona fans expect, Isabella could
be a great wide receiver.

Prove-It Player: AJ Green 10-3 | 1st in East
3rd Overall
What better prove-it candidate is there than a 31-year-old
former top 5 pick who has missed 13 games in the past three TOP ASSETS
years and is slated to miss even more to start the 2019 season?
Yes, Green has a history of being a prolific receiver. For the first E. Elliott
5 years of his career, Green posted nonstop 1000 yard seasons
as the only weapon on an Andy Dalton-led Marvin Lewis team. A. Cooper
Yet he has finished outside of the top 25 WRs two of the past
three years.

Now things are changing in Cincinnati. 3rd year receiver Tyler
Boyd exploded onto the fantasy scene after being largely
irrelevant to begin his career. Joe Mixon is dripping talent and
commands the attention of defenses. The selections of Jonah
Williams and Drew Sample solidify the belief in the run game.
And finally there is new head coach Zac Taylor, who has never
had a receiver quite like Green. Even if Green is healthy (and
that’s a big if), will he come close to matching the productivity
that we saw early in his career?

Breakout Player: Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Packers WRs take time to develop. Since Rodgers took over for A. Green
Favre, no single rookie WR topped 40 receptions, 450 yards, or
4 TDs. Not Jordy Nelson. Not Davante Adams. Not Randall
Cobb. But Valdes-Scantling? Last year’s 5th round pick had the
most receiving yards for a Packers’ rookie wideout since James
Jones did 12 years ago.

Standing at 6’4” and running a 4.37 40, there aren’t too many Z. Ertz

that can compare to his profile. Over the offseason, MVS has

emerged as the favorite to be the #2 behind veteran Davante

Adams. With Geronimo Allison rumored to be taking over the slot role, MVS should

have plenty of opportunity to dominate on the outside. He has proven his skill over the

stable of young talented receivers. And of course, he has the added benefit of playing

with one of the most talented right arms the game has ever seen.

PHILADELPHIA GOATS

Roster Review:

The GOATs have gone all in on 2019. There’s no two ways about it. In fact, they don’t own
a single draft pick in the first 3 rounds of the 2020 draft. But that won’t matter if it means
a trophy goes back to Philly. That wouldn’t be surprising either.

Headlining this superteam is Alvin Kamara, the Saints star that has totaled 3100
scrimmage yards in only 2 seasons in the NFL. After that, David Johnson, Mike Evans, and
Travis Kelce are all candidates to finish in the top 5 at their positions (with a near-
guarantee for Kelce to lead his position). Depth isn’t an issue either. Robert Woods,
Christian Kirk, Aaron Jones, and Dede Westbrook all have cases to finish in the top 20 at
their positions. Make no mistake. This is the team to beat.

Impact Addition: Mike Evans

When you think of the top WRs in dynasty, you think of the dopest names. Nuk. Odell.
AB. Mike Evans sounds like someone who sells industrial grade washer fluid in Cherry
Hill, New Jersey. He’s boring.

You know what’s not boring though? Five straight 1000 yard seasons. 40 TDs since
entering the league. Bruce Arians calling the shots. Evans might be the best boring player
in the NFL, but he has the upside of a top 5 WR and the price of a WR2. On top of that,
he’s only 26 years old. Evans is a great addition to a GOATs team that is looking to make a
deep run in the playoffs this season.

Prove-It Player: Allen Robinson 6-7 | 2nd in East
8th Overall
We all remember Robinson’s breakout campaign. In 2015 with
Bortles at the helm, Robinson led the league in TDs with 14 TOP ASSETS
and placed in the top 10 in yards and yards per target (min 100
targets). At only 22 years old, the second year player out of
Penn State became an instant dynasty buy.

However, Robinson has been unable to replicate his gaudy A. Kamara
sophomore numbers. After putting up half of his year 2
numbers in 2016 despite a full 16 games, Robinson missed
most of the 2017 season with a torn ACL. He signed with
Chicago last offseason to be their WR1, but only amassed 754
yards and 4 TDs off 94 targets.

Robinson has certainly flashed. His playoff game against the M. Evans
Eagles saw him dominate in the role of a true WR1 with 143 T. Kelce
yards and a score off 10 receptions. However, the expectation
for Robinson is still a repeat of his 2015 season. While he is
still only 25, Robinson is under the spotlight as I’m sure the
GOATs test their patience with him.

Breakout Player: Dallas Goedert

It’s hard to forget the moment Dallas Goedert was drafted.
The world champion Eagles traded up to the spot before the
Dallas Cowboys (fresh off Jason Witten’s first retirement
announcement) to select the man named Dallas who many
thought was the most talented TE in the entire class. Oh, and
David Akers was astounding.

But don’t let that detract from the man himself. He was a man D. Johnson
among boys as SDSU. He totaled 2400 yards and 18 TDs in his

final 2 seasons as a Jackrabbit. He made highlight catch after

highlight catch and most importantly played basketball in high school.

Now with veteran Zach Ertz entering his age 29 season and Carson Wentz fully healthy
again, look for Goedert to play more snaps in Doug Pederson’s scheme. Even as a
rookie, Goedert managed to find the end zone 4 times, most among rookie TEs. He’ll
be trying to double that number as he begins taking over for Ertz.

LEXINGTON ZEUS CANNONS

Roster Review:

In only one offseason with a new owner, the Zeus Cannons are unrecognizable to their
former Nard Dog counterparts. Out are the washed up no-name starters like Michael
Roberts and Corey Clement. In are the bona fide stars and talent-dripping young guns
like Mahomes and Cooks. Dozens of trades were made; a complete overhaul. This team
had 11 picks in the rookie draft, including six in the first 2 rounds.

While this team is now operating like a professional franchise, it is far from perfect. Ugly
names like Paul Richardson and John Brown are still slated in as starters. There is no
superstar wide receiver. Waiver wire vets like Gronkowski and Ben Watson are still eating
up roster space.

This isn’t a team ready to win
now. That’s no secret. But there is
plenty to look forward too. High
capital guys like Darrell
Henderson, Rashaad Penny, and
DK Metcalf are waiting in the
wings. They are developing their
potential, hoping to replace the
aging elite as guys like Julio and
AB get aged out of the NFL.

Impact Addition: Patrick Mahomes

Mahomes won every award imaginable for his historic 2018 campaign: NFL MVP, NFL
OPOY, NFL All Pro, NFL Pro Bowler, WDL MVP, WDL All Pro. He was so dominant that no
other QB in 2018 came even remotely close to his production. Teams usually try not to
overspend in 1QB leagues because the difference between the #1 and #2 is usually
negligible. With Mahomes, the difference between the #1 and the #2 was the same
difference as between the #2 and the #13 QBs. Mahomes was other-worldly in 2018.

Now the face of the newly minted Zeus Cannons franchise, Mahomes will look to repeat
his performance as the Chiefs try to make a Superbowl run. If he can recapture that
magic, the Zeus Cannons will be the surprise team of the league.

Prove-It Player: Derrick Henry 6-7 | 3rd in East
9th Overall
I’m not sure if anybody knows how to feel about Derrick Henry.
Standing as big as a rock star TE, Henry has been wildly TOP ASSETS
inconsistent since being drafted out of Alabama. While he did
top 1000 rushing yards in 2018, over half of his production came P. Mahomes
in the last four games of the year. In fact, in the 43 regular
season games before that, Henry had only topped 100 yards D. Henry
twice.

The Titans’ coaching staff has committed to giving Henry more
touches. The last four weeks of 2018 are indicative of this, as
Henry saw over 22 touches a game. In that same span, backup
Dion Lewis saw his touches go down to just 9 a game compared
to his 15 from weeks 1 through 12. Henry is better when he gets
in a rhythm behind his OL. In the 7 games in which he’s received
17 or more carries, he has topped 130 yards 3 times. He’s only
once topped 100 yards with fewer than 17. If coach Vrabel is
true about his commitment to the run game, Henry could
emerge as a top 10 RB in 2019. If Henry’s inconsistency
continues, he could be searching for a new team in 2020.

Breakout Player: Robby Anderson D. Freeman

The hype is building for the 4th year pro out of Temple. Anderson B. Cooks
had a phenomenal year in 2017, totaling 950 yards on over 100
targets as the Jets’ leading receiver. With 3rd overall pick Sam
Darnold manning the gun in 2018, fantasy players were hopeful
for Anderson to continue progressing. However, he only started
9 games as he battled through injuries. Still, Anderson’s 15.04
YPR was the best of his career and was 9th among wideouts with
at least 75 targets.

With his health now in order and the progression of Sam Darnold as an NFL QB,
Anderson is primed to perform once again as the Jets’ top receiver. He has blazing
speed, and his 6’3” frame allows him to climb the ladder with the best in the game. He
isn’t as strong as many other receivers, but if Anderson can get in a groove with
Darnold, he can become one of the prime breaktout players of 2019.

Early 2020 Mock Draft

1.01 – Cyclones (via Maroons): WR
Jerry Jeudy, Alabama

With four 1st round picks, the
Cyclones are a rare team that can
truly choose the best player
available. Jeudy is the most NFL-
ready receiver we’ve seen since the
2014 class. He is already regarded
as the most dangerous route
runner in the NCAA and will likely
put up the combine numbers to
boost his draft stock. Despite the
inflation on RBs in this league
Jeudy is far too talented for the Cyclones to pass up on.
1.02 – SKOL (via Zeus Cannons): RB De’Andre Swift, Georgia
With the price tag that RBs carry in this league, Swift gets the nod over any rookie
receivers. He’s a do-it-all back that will likely be the first RB off the board. His 49 career
receptions will make him an attractive asset to play alongside Mixon for the SKOL. He’ll let
this team move away from starting either one of Hines or McKinnon in the RB2 spot.
1.03 – Cyclones: RB Travis Etienne, Clemson
Etienne and Jeudy make a dangerous combo for Chicago. Already over 2500 yards in his
first two years, Etienne is the favorite to lead the NCAA in rushing. He does an excellent job
running between the tackles and should produce immediately in the NFL.
1.04 – Maroons (via SKOL): RB Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin
Quite frankly, the Maroons could use help everywhere. RB, however, is probably the
weakest position long term. The Maroons loved Montgomery enough to trade away Bell,
but his workload is limited with Cohen in town. The same is true for Lindsay in Denver.
Taylor can be a do-it-all ground and pound back for a team in need of a workhorse RB.
1.05 – Surfriders: WR Laviska Shenault Jr, Colorado
As much as the Surfriders need a RB for 2020, the value on Shenault here is too much to
pass up. Shenault is one of the most dangerous players in college football. He has played at
basically every position on offense and been successful. He may be just a simple gadget
player for now, but look for him to explode in 2019.
1.06 – Impostors: RB Cam Akers, FSU
Akers has the skillset to be a dual threat in the NFL. He has a great size/speed combo,
which means upside for a team stuck with Fournette. His numbers aren’t other-worldly;
he’s running behind a terrible OL. But if he can find his way to a good team, he’ll be an
impact contributor as a high draft capital rookie.

1.07 – Cyclones (via Snow): WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma
With or without Kyler Murray at OU, you can’t deny Lamb’s tape. He has an excellent
understanding of the game and uses his body to catch the ball naturally. There are questions
about his speed in the open field, but getting the ball into his hands is no concern.
1.08 – Cyclones (via GOATs): TE Albert Okwuegbunam, Mizzou
Can you guess who’s currently starting at TE for the Cyclones? Darren Waller. That makes
this pick all too easy. Albert O is an enormous prospect that has 17 TDs over the last two
years. He likely would have been the #2 TE had he been in the 2018 class and should be able
to leapfrog over whatever bar this class of rookies set.
1.09 – Whippersnappers: WR Tee Higgins, Clemson
Suddenly a playoff favorite, the Whippersnappers are in great position here. Higgins is a
huge WR prospect that racked up nearly 1000 yards and 12 TDs as a true sophomore. Those
numbers should only improve in 2019.
1.10 –Maroons (Potato Skins): WR Collin Johnson, Texas
Even with the selections of AJ Brown and Myles Boykin, the Maroons find themselves too
lacking a star WR. Johnson is a tall target that will dominate as a TD machine. While he has
yet to hit double digits, expect him to be among the NCAA TD leaders in 2019.
1.11 – Surfriders (via Tricolores): RB JK Dobbins, Ohio St
After drafting a dynamic WR, the Surfriders come back and grab a durable young RB to
overtake the aging vets on this team. Dobbins has been one of the most productive backs in
football over his last two years, piling up 2800 scrimmage yards and 20 TDs at OSU. Look for
him to be a safe later draft pick.
1.12 – Maroons (MukDuks): WR Tyler Johnson, Minnesota
After a phenomenal 1100 yard, 12 TD season for the Gophers, Johnson returned to school
for one last run. Johnson is a bit raw when it comes to the technicalities, but he has the
ability to run every route in the book and is a threat in the open field.