7 fantasy football Best Ball players (Brian Thomas Jr.!) to target for 2024 drafts
charles curtis
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) reacts to his reception during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
The Best Ball format in certain fantasy football leagues has allowed managers to draft a team and not touch it the rest of the year.
That makes for a very different draft experience because -- as you may know -- the rules of Best Ball involve no bench, no waiver wire and each week, the top-scoring players from your team make up your final score.
That's it! Set it and forget it.
So with that mind, you're looking for explosivity and high ceilings in your drafts (last year, it was De'Von Achane who probably won a few leagues). Let's go over some of those names you should target:
1. WR Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) pulls in a pass during drills on the second day of an NFL football training camp practice session Thursday, July 25, 2024 at EverBank StadiumÕs Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla.. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
He's a sleeper in regular leagues, but in Best Ball? He's got all sorts of room to be explosive as a deep threat for Trevor Lawrence.
2. WR Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 22: Wide receiver Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs participates in OTA Offseason workouts at The University of Kansas Health System Training Complex on May 22, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776149092 ORIG FILE ID: 2154182315
Another deep-threat rookie who could have some seriously huge weeks. The week-to-week consistency doesn't matter as much.
3. RB Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams
Jul 31, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (22) participates in drills during training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-892108 ORIG FILE ID: 20240731_gma_ma1_0180.jpg
The buzz over how much of a role he'll play alongside Kyren Williams is too large, and given Williams' injury history, it's a good idea to invest in Corum.
4. RB Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) hangs on to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) as he passes the ball to Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (4) who tipped the pass for an interception during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
I kind of wonder if he'll have a bigger role even with Travis Etienne Jr. there. A big sleeper in Best Ball, for sure.
5. TE Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints
Aug 13, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs during the pregame at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
It's obvious, but Hill is the poster boy for Best Ball. Some weeks? You get one catch for eight yards and three rushes for 10 yards or something. But those big weeks? They're huge.
6. RB Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Jaylen Wright #25 of the Miami Dolphins runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter in a preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776158951 ORIG FILE ID: 2166118184
He could be one of those players who wins you the latter half of the season if there's an injury at running back for the Dolphins. And you definitely want his upside in that Miami offense.
7. WR Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) scores a touchdown on punt against Green Bay Packers punter Daniel Whelan (19) in the second quarter during their football game Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.
I think he's going to be a solid WR2 for the Saints with a bigger ceiling than he had last year. Good idea to grab him.
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![Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) pulls in a pass during drills on the second day of an NFL football training camp practice session Thursday, July 25, 2024 at EverBank StadiumÕs Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla.. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lzmEQuu2i.vj6zZ8oI89Sw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyOQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ftw_outdoors_usa_today_article_609/f5d6c3f3f00a7faeb6b1dcbfba64d0cf)
![San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) hangs on to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) as he passes the ball to Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (4) who tipped the pass for an interception during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5NGQlcWolp_79MYEf5GLJA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0NA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ftw_outdoors_usa_today_article_609/58e7bfd909dc24cc39fb12d59c0889f5)
