Analysts prioritize running backs in recent Yahoo fantasy expert league draft

Participants in the Yahoo expert league draft emphasized early selection of running backs, often bypassing other positions in the opening rounds. Justin Boone chose Jonathan Taylor third overall, while Kyren Williams was selected in the second round despite available receivers. Conversely, quarterbacks were deprioritized, with many drafters waiting until the later rounds to fill the position. Strategy shifted in the middle rounds, where drafters noted a lack of clear elite options at running back and receiver. Analysts like Scott Pianowski successfully targeted quarterbacks late, securing players such as Brock Purdy Purdy and Jordan Love, demonstrating the feasibility of this approach for fantasy managers.

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