August 29 Half-PPR Mock Draft Recap: Quick Strikes Needed for Star Running Backs
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August 29 Half-PPR Mock Draft Recap: Quick Strikes Needed for Star Running Backs

A detailed recap of a fantasy football mock draft emphasizing the urgency of selecting quality running backs.

This fantasy football mock draft is among the final rehearsals ahead of the Labor Day weekend. Check out another PPR mock draft done this week. Analyze and apply these insights for your upcoming drafts.

As most Fantasy drafts are scheduled for the coming weekend, be prepared if you’ve kept pace with our mocks throughout training camp. You understand the strategies that work for you, the players you want to prioritize, and the ones to avoid.

Draft Settings: Touchdowns score six points. Players earn one point for every 10 rushing and receiving yards, a point for every 25 passing yards, and 0.5 points for each reception. The starting lineup consists of QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, and a FLEX (RB/WR/TE) with six reserve slots, making it a 14-round draft.

Draft Order

  1. Tommy Tran, CBS Sports HQ Host
  2. Thomas Shafer, FFT Podcast Producer
  3. Meron Berkson, CBS Sports HQ Producer
  4. Robert Thomas, FFT Facebook Moderator
  5. Jack Capotorto, CBS Sports HQ Producer
  6. Heath Cummings, Senior Fantasy Writer
  7. Jake Ignaszewski, FFT Social Media Coordinator
  8. R.J. White, Managing Editor, SportsLine and CBS Fantasy
  9. Jamey Eisenberg, Senior Fantasy Writer
  10. Adam Aizer, FFT Podcast Host
  11. Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Analyst
  12. Brandon Howard, Fantasy Editor

Round Breakdown

Round 1
Pos Team Player
1 Dan Schneier J. Chase (WR CIN)
2 Meron Berkson B. Robinson (RB ATL)
3 Heath Cummings S. Barkley (RB PHI)
4 Robert Thomas J. Jefferson (WR MIN)
5 Joel Cox J. Gibbs (RB DET)
6 Brandon Howard C. Lamb (WR DAL)
7 Jake Grogins A. Jeanty (RB LV)
8 Jamey Eisenberg D. Achane (RB MIA)
9 Adam Aizer N. Collins (WR HOU)
10 R.J. White P. Nacua (WR LAR)
11 Dave Richard M. Nabers (WR NYG)
12 Thomas Shafer C. McCaffrey (RB SF)

The details continue with additional rounds and specific picks for each participant, showcasing the top talent sought in the mock draft and providing valuable insights for players to target ahead of the actual draft-day decisions.

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