Fantasy football cheat sheet: 2024 sleepers, breakouts, draft strategy, team names and more
ftw staff
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 10: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776171301 ORIG FILE ID: 2165730511
Fantasy football draft season in 2024 is in full swing, and you need some guidance on who's a good pick, who's a bust and how to approach that all-important first-round pick.
We're here to help!
If you’re gearing up for you draft, you’re going to need to read all the takes to form the perfect cheat sheet. We’re here to help with that — as we've done in years past, we’ve put together a robust set of posts covering all things fantasy football in 2024, in one place.
Here’s what we’ve put together, from sleepers to fun stuff (perfect, punny team names) and everything in between.
Enjoy, and good luck:
1. The best team names for 2024
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY AND NO COMMERCIAL USE AT ANY TIME. NO USE ON PUBLICATION COVERS). Taylor Swift performs on stage during the "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Wembley Stadium on August 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776189698 ORIG FILE ID: 2166913977
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
Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) breaks the tackle of Denver Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (11) and wide receiver Bo Melton (80) celebrate a reception against the Chicago Bears during their football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Wm. Glasheen-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710763 ORIG FILE ID: 20240107_szo_usa_0221.JPG
7. Draft strategy for first-round picks and beyond
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776080237 ORIG FILE ID: 1968779570
Nov 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown after a catch against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
9. Rankings of rookies, backup RBs, QBs and defenses
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - MAY 30: Malik Nabers #9 of the New York Giants looks on during OTA Offseason Workouts at NY Giants Quest Diagnostics Training Center on May 30, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776149723 ORIG FILE ID: 2155302198
Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) runs after the catch during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates with quarterback Geno Smith (7) and wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 04: Jonathon Brooks #24 of the Carolina Panthers attends Carolina Panthers OTA Offseason Workout on June 04, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776141152 ORIG FILE ID: 2156107150
Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) before the game against the New York Giants at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks on before a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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