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Fabiano's fantasy mailbag |
By Michael Fabiano NFL.com Fantasy Expert |
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I have the No. 10 overall selection in a 10-team league and want to take Peyton Manning and a running back with my first two picks. Should I take the Colts quarterback or take two backs instead and land someone like Marc Bulger or even Donovan McNabb (despite the risk) in the third round? Also, is Marshawn Lynch worth considering before the sixth round based on the fact that the Bills have the second-hardest schedule? -- C. Uecker; Bellevue, Wash.
Michael Fabiano: I'm not sure that Manning will even still be on the board at No. 10, but the decision to take him (if available) depends on the scoring system and the flow of the draft. First off, Manning has less first-round value in leagues that reward four points for touchdown passes. Second, it will be harder to pass on runners if the first nine owners ahead of you target the position. Even with the focus on backs, you should still be able to land a backfield that includes Joseph Addai, Rudi Johnson or Laurence Maroney and then add a quarterback such as Bulger or Tom Brady in the third round. Since this is only a 10-team league, however, it is a bit more viable an option to take Manning and wait on a second back until the third round because there should still be some attractive runners like Deuce McAllister, Edgerrin James and Lynch on the board. Lynch, who has been impressive in recent team workouts and is considered the favorite to start in Buffalo, is a terrific sleeper candidate and worth as much as a third- or fourth-round choice in all formats.
Lynch, worth a 3rd or 4th rounder in fantasy ball?? I dont even think he'll start to begin the season, he may somewhere down the line, perhaps midseason, but I wouldnt take him that high even though i am in love with the dude.
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