Several factors go into building a winning best ball team. One of those factors is identifying which players will let your team down and bust. Another is knowing which players have league-winning upside, especially in the later rounds. To help you build an elite best ball roster, I will identify the most likely bust candidate and potential league winner for every NFL team.
Today I break down the AFC East teams: the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and New York Jets.
The ADP used for this article comes from Underdog Fantasy.
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- Fitz’s Draft Primers: QB | RB | WR | TE
- 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Kit
Best Ball League Winner Candidates: AFC East
Potential League Winners
James Cook (RB – BUF): ADP 95.3 | RB30
Last year many had high hopes for the rookie running back. However, Cook ended the season as the RB45, averaging six half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Unfortunately, the breakout never happened. Yet, there is hope for this year. Devin Singletary is gone, while the Bills signed Damien Harris as his replacement. The former Patriot has struggled with injuries in his career, missing 24% of the games over the past three years. Meanwhile, Cook finished first in breakaway run rate last season (12.1%). With an ADP outside the top seven rounds, fantasy players could get top-15 production from the second-year running back.
De’Von Achane (RB – MIA): ADP 118.9 | RB39
The former Texas A&M star was a popular dynasty rookie draft pick. Achane had a productive college career, totaling 1,100 rushing yards and 3.6 yards after contact per rushing attempt last season. Furthermore, 19% of his rushing attempts went for 10 or more yards over the past two years. More importantly, Achane landed in an excellent fantasy situation. The Dolphins re-signed Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. this offseason. However, both running backs come with age and injury history. Meanwhile, the rookie has shined during minicamp. Unless the team signs Dalvin Cook, Achane will significantly outperform his ADP.
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