Got a draft coming up for your 10-team league with non-PPR scoring?
If so, you'll want to read this.
Because we've run through a 16-round draft from every position to highlight the top pick recommendations from our Draft War Room.
We’re using our Dynamic Most Valuable Player values and recent ADP to pinpoint the top targets in each round.
You’ll likely need to adjust your strategy throughout the draft to maximize value.
That’s where the customized, dynamic cheat sheet on your Draft War Room comes into play, instantly analyzing 17 value indicators each time you’re on the clock to help you make the best pick.
Note: Each perfect-draft strategy guide assumes 16-round drafts and starting lineups of 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, 1 TE, 1 Flex, 1 K, and 1 DST. The Draft War Room will help you adjust your strategy if your league settings are different. Aug. 31 updates in bold.
WR: Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, Tyreek Hill
There’s some DMVP space between Jefferson and Chase here, just like in the PPR Perfect Draft. But there’s a similar gap between Chase and Hill. And then a slightly larger gap between Hill and Cooper Kupp, with Kupp closer to the next few players.
So Jefferson stands as the clear top pick, but these three arguably form a top shelf.
QB: Josh Allen
RB: Josh Jacobs, Joe Mixon
WR: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Garrett Wilson, Tee Higgins
TE: Mark Andrews
Allen and Jacobs might be duking it out in DMVP rating at this turn. You don't need to take your QB here, but the value matches for our top QB.
Jacobs also looks more attractive vs. the last time we did this exercise, now that he has ended his holdout.
If you take Allen in the second, your board will lead with RBs in the third. Any combo of Allen-RB-WR with these two picks looks attractive.
Andrews doesn't quite reach the top of the board. This will likely be your last chance to get him if you want him, though.
QB: Lamar Jackson
RB: J.K. Dobbins, Cam Akers, Jonathan Taylor, David Montgomery, Dameon Pierce
WR: Christian Watson, Mike Williams, Tyler Lockett, Keenan Allen
TE:
This is the range where it's OK to take a shot on Taylor. Of course, if you'd rather just pass on him and his situation this year, that's fine too.
If you didn’t take Josh Allen last turn, then Jackson likely leads your board here (if he makes it to the end of Round 4).
Depending on which players make it to you, the board might have you follow the Hurts pick with your third RB – even if you have to start three wideouts.
That’s because RBs will outscore WRs in this format. And the position will fall off more over the next few rounds.
You might notice that our 2023 Comeback Player, Keenan Allen, sits behind teammate Mike Williams here. That's not a mistake.
Williams' production relies more on deeper passes and TDs than Allen, who beats Williams on target share and catch rate. The former plays better in non-PPR formats, while the latter is more PPR friendly.
You don't need to have your QB after your fifth pick. But you're not likely to regret taking one of our top 4 QBs.