Fantasy Football Draft Targets: Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown (2024)

While most casual fantasy football players only play in redraft leagues, best ball has become a more popular version of the game over the past several years.

Stacking players is one of the more popular draft strategies for best ball leagues. However, fantasy players only want to build stacks from fantasy-friendly offenses. Therefore, teams like the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers are not ideal for stacking players. Let’s dive into a Best Ball stack I’m drafting this offseason.

Best Ball Stacks to Target

ADP courtesy of Underdog Fantasy

Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI): ADP 36.3 | QB2
Saquon Barkley (RB – PHI): ADP 16.2 | RB7
A.J. Brown (WR – PHI): ADP 10.5 | WR7

Hurts had a fantasy MVP-type year in 2022, averaging 25.2 fantasy points per game. The superstar had 22 passing touchdowns and only six interceptions, totaling 13 scores on the ground. Last year, he put up similar numbers, tallying 23 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing scores. However, Hurts had 15 interceptions, matching his total from his first two seasons as a starter. Yet, the former Oklahoma star was the QB2 in 2023. Hopefully, he can cut back on the interceptions next season.

After six years with the New York Giants, Barkley signed a massive free agent deal with the Eagles. The superstar was an RB1 in 2023 despite missing three games with a high ankle sprain and playing on an awful offense. Some are worried Barkley won’t get enough touchdown production, with Jalen Hurts toting double-digit rushing scores in three consecutive years. Yet, Barkley has been outstanding for fantasy players despite having only a 2.9% rushing touchdown rate in his career.

Last season was an up-and-down one for Brown. The veteran wide receiver was the WR7, averaging 13.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. By comparison, he was the WR5, averaging 15 fantasy points per game in his first year with Philadelphia. While Brown’s production fell off a cliff to end the season, the superstar set career highs in receptions (106) and targets (158) in 2023. He is Jalen Hurts’ go-to target, posting a 28.1% target per route run since joining the team (per Fantasy Points Data).