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Fantasy football cheat sheet: 2024 sleepers, breakouts, draft strategy, team names and more

ftw staff

Sat, 31 Aug 2024, 12:44 pm·2-min read

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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.

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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

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Here's our annual list of the best team names we could print.

And here's a compilation of the best Taylor Swift team names.

2. Ideas for fantasy football last place punishments

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One of them is dressing up like a clown at a baseball game.

3. Fantasy football sleepers!

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

Here's our look at 1 sleeper from every NFL team.

And here are some names to target late in drafts.

4. Keepers you should think about stashing

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

Some names to look at if you're in a keeper league.

5. Boom or Bust players

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

These players could either be fantastic ... or busts.

6. DO NOT DRAFT list and a DO DRAFT list

Our annual DO NOT DRAFT list of guys to avoid.

And our look at the DO DRAFT list of dudes to target.

BONUS: Some players who are just extremely mid.

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

After Christian McCaffrey, first-round pick strategy gets interesting.

8. Mock draft!

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

Our first mock draft, and there are more coming.

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

Here they are:

10. Veteran value players

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

Some names of veterans to target.

11. Busts!

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

A look at one bust per each NFL team.

12. Injured players to draft and stash

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

A look at injured players like Jonathon Brooks who you should draft and stash.

13. Players being drafted too high and too low

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

Some names of picks who are being taken too low in 2024 drafts.

And here are some names being taken too high in 2024.

14. Players who will become household names

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

A list, starring Zay Flowers.

15. Bold predictions!

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

One of them? You're going to want to grab that Patrick Mahomes guy if he drops.

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