Fantasy football??

Question

what should i get first a QB or a running back or a WR

Answer 1

In fantasy football, you always want a RB first.  The only non-RBs worth taking in the first round this year (and only after the first 4 or 5 RBs) are Randy Moss and Tom Brady.

Most of the time you can get a really good starting QB in round 5 or later.  You'll want to focus on accumulating great RBs and WRs in the first 4 rounds.

The reason for this is that RBs take a pounding and they are more likely to get injured than any other position, so you want good depth.  In addition,  they provide the most consistent points.  You can count on a quality starting RB getting you 100 yards and 1TD every game, with some guys regularly putting up 150+ and 2-3 TDs.

WRs are relatively inconsistent.  You never know if you'll get a 2 catch 20 yard game or a 12 catch 160 yard 2 TD game.  If your league awards points per reception then they are a little better but RBS who catch passes are even more valuable.  

QBs are consistent but there isn't a ton of difference between the #3 and #12 QB.  The only exceptions are the #1 (Tom Brady) and #2 (Peyton Manning) who are certain to outscore everyone else.

Answer 2

Take a RB first.  To see why, follow the link and read the article.

http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/nfl/news...

Answer 3

Running back. They are a center piece of a franchise.

Answer 4

Running back's are usually the best for points. But last year, I think Randy Moss and Tom Brady were number 1 and 2 in points for QB's and Wr's

Answer 5

RB you cant trust recievers

Answer 6

A great QB, , Manning, Brady, Palmer, Hasselback, Rivers, Romo, and may be Rogers. If non of those are avaiable than RB, LT, AD, Barber, Fred Taylor, Mike Turner, Gore, etc, etc. If non of the good running backs are available than go WR>

Answer 7

Depends who is available!

Answer 8

WR and TE can get lots of points because passing is big in the NFL and short passes in the end zone get quick points.  But they don't because they get the ball much less, and you want them to get the ball more in fantasy football.

Don't go with a receiver first.  A fast and/or tough halfback that can grind out several yards per carry (and break through once and a while for a long TD) would be a good bet.  Because most running plays will go to them, instead of just a third or less of passing plays that a team's TOP WR will get.

Also, if you choose a running back, go with a halfback first, not a fullback.  The reason is the order of priorities for a halfback is Run-->Catch-->Block.  The order of priorities for a fullback is Block-->Run-->Catch.  Though blocking produces chances for your halfback to get fantasy points, the blocker doesn't get as many points.  (Though maybe you could think about fullback on a team that is very good, and you could select his halfback ;).

If you can get a good QB (If you are picking high) though, that could be best for your fantasy team.  They do something statistical on EVERY pass play, and are usually in the whole game (unlike running backs that sub out once in a while).  The problem with QB's is that they have a bit more to know when it comes to the playbook.  There could be many factors that prove their downfall.

Take a look at what a wrote and use your judgment.

My advice is this:

If you are picking very high in the draft, a proven QB is a good bet.  But the QB's can fall off kinda fast, and your first pick could be quite safe with a star halfback.  Not all positions are created equal in fantasy sports.  That's why I think you shouldn't put too much focus on WRs.  But lets say you are picking eighth, and people ahead of you pick some QB's or RB's that you think you could get, but leave a superstar WR for you to steal, then take it.