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PPR Drafts Embrace WR-First Approach as Ja’Marr Chase Tops 1.01

Updated preseason ADPs have cemented wide receivers as must-have assets in PPR drafts.

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson signals a first down after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during their playoff game at State Farm Stadium.
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Overview

  • Ja’Marr Chase has solidified his position as the unanimous 1.01 pick, buoyed by consistent offensive continuity in Cincinnati.
  • PFF’s pick-specific draft strategies advise using the first overall pick on a wide receiver and securing a high-floor tight end like Trey McBride in the second round.
  • Experts emphasize that PPR scoring inflates reception values, making elite pass catchers the highest-value assets in early draft selections.
  • Standard (non-PPR) guidance continues to prioritize workhorse running backs such as Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs and Saquon Barkley in opening rounds.
  • Updated mock drafts and sleeper lists from Bleacher Report and NFL.com highlight rookie wide receivers and undervalued veterans as pivotal late-round targets following revised ADPs.