Kyler Murray went in Round 5 of a recent Superflex mock draft, proving you absolutely do not have to reach for a quarterback on Draft Day to build a killer roster. This 12-team, PPR, Superflex setup, featuring listeners of the Fantasy Football Today Podcast, plus Alfredo Brown of Reception Perception, Adam Aizer, and Jamey Eisenberg himself, highlighted that waiting on a signal-caller, even your first one, can seriously pay off.
The “Wait and Win” Strategy That Works
Look, everyone knows Superflex leagues are all about the QBs. But this mock draft? It flipped that narrative on its head. Not a single team went QB-QB right out of the gate. Crazy, right? Only three teams even had two quarterbacks by Round 3, and seven by Round 5. The big takeaway here is flexibility. Jamey Eisenberg, one of the drafters, waited until Round 5 for Kyler Murray, and Ty Langston pushed it even further, grabbing Baker Mayfield in Round 6 as his first QB pick. That’s a bold strategy that clearly opened up other positions for early picks. It’s all about finding value where others are panicking.
Different Paths to Victory (or Defeat)
Now, let’s peek at some other builds. Matt Knight, picking first overall, went with Jahmyr Gibbs right off the bat. Then he got aggressive with QBs, drafting Jayden Daniels and Brock Purdy at the Rounds 2-3 turn, and even snagged Tyler Shough in Round 7 for a third. His running backs look solid with Gibbs, Bucky Irving, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kyle Monangai, Dylan Sampson, and Isiah Pacheco. But the receiving corps? Tetairoa McMillan, Emeka Egbuka, and Makai Lemon. And tight ends Tucker Kraft and Dallas Goedert. Honestly, that receiving corps feels *really* thin to me. And yeah, Purdy went way too early. The write-up even points out another receiver instead of Goedert would have made more sense. That’s a crucial miss when you’re betting big on QBs.
On the flip side, Alfredo Brown, from the No. 10 spot, started strong with Lamar Jackson. He waited until Round 6 for his second QB, Malik Willis, and those were his only two. His running backs are James Cook, Jonathon Brooks, RJ Harvey, MarShawn Lloyd, and Tyjae Spears. Receivers include Nico Collins, Luther Burden III, Carnell Tate, Jayden Reed, Jalen Coker, and Matthew Golden, with Trey McBride at tight end. This roster? Man, this is *exactly* how you build a Superflex champion, folks! One early anchor QB like Lamar, then you scoop up another solid guy in the mid-rounds like Malik Willis. It lets you load up elsewhere. My only minor quibble is the thought that a third QB would have been a nice safety net, but honestly, that’s a small concern when the rest of the team looks this good.
Pivots and Picks: The Art of Adjustment
Even with a plan, you gotta be ready to pivot. That’s what happened to Jamey Eisenberg himself. He ended up with three quarterbacks: Kyler Murray in Round 5, C.J. Stroud in Round 8, and Jacoby Brissett in Round 9. It wasn’t his original intention, but you adapt, right? Trevor Lawrence got snagged right before his pick in Round 4, so he pivoted to Tee Higgins. Then, he thought Jaxson Dart, Matthew Stafford, or Jared Goff would fall to him in Round 5. Nope, all three gone. You just can’t panic when the board goes sideways. You stay nimble, you adjust, and you build the best roster you *can* with what’s available, even if it means three QBs instead of two.
This mock draft is a masterclass in staying flexible. Whether you grab an early anchor like Lamar Jackson or wait it out for a steal like Kyler Murray, the key is having a plan, but being ready to ditch it when the draft board throws you a curveball. Get ready for your own draft day, know your strategies, and don’t be afraid to zig when everyone else zags. That’s how you win your league!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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