Most fantasy football leagues have 12 teams with around 16 rounds in their drafts. High-stakes leagues often have 12 teams with 20 rounds of selections. But there are some leagues that have more than the traditional 12. In this mock draft simulation, I used 14 teams as my baseline. When you have 14 teams it thins the player pool out more quickly. Players jump up a round in value and you cannot wait as long to take a sleeper.
Here is my draft board from a recent 14-team mock I did. In 14 and 16-team drafts I do not wait as long on my QB. My biggest fear is that in such deep leagues, QB gets extremely thin and I cannot land a good enough option to compete. This was a Full-PPR draft, with starting lineups of 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 Flex, 1 K, and 1 Defense. For the purposes of these mocks, I always take 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, and 1 TE on my bench.
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14-Team PPR Mock Draft Analysis
Round 1 (1.09): RB Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
I am happy to start my 14-team league with a hero RB who catches passes.
Round 2 (2.06): WR Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints
I’m in on Olave almost too much at this point; might need to diversify.
Round 3 (3.09): QB Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
I love Herbert, especially in deeper leagues. He’s as solid as they come and not as pricey as the top options.
Round 4 (4.06): WR D.J. Moore, Chicago Bears
I worry about the number of receptions he will have this season but he is the clear WR1 in Chicago who should have tons of YAC.
Round 5 (5.09): RB Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
White will be a PPR machine on a bad offense, with 14-16 points per game optimally.
Round 6 (6.06): WR Jahan Dotson, Washington Commanders
I love Dotson’s hands and think he can break out if Sam Howell is as good as I am projecting.
Round 7 (7.09): RB Brian Robinson, Washington Commanders
I seem to be taking him as my RB3 which I am perfectly fine with. He’s tough to take down by the goal line and has better hands than most realize.
Round 8 (8.06): WR Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers
I love pairing him with Herbert; love him even more if Mike Williams gets injured.
Round 9 (9.09): WR Elijah Moore, Cleveland Browns
Moore seems to be dropping some, which is fine by me as I will scoop him up all day.
Round 10 (10.06): TE Chigoziem Okonkwo, Tennesee Titans
Okonkwo is not the rock-solid tight end that I was hoping for but in a 14-team league, I need to make concessions somewhere.
Round 11 (11.09): RB Tyjae Spears, Tennesee Titans
I love Spears to get six to 10 touches a game with the chance at more if Derrick Henry slows down.
Round 12 (12.06): TE Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
I worry about rookie tight ends knowing the playbook, but the Lions have no choice but to use him.
Round 13 (13.09): Dallas Cowboys Defense
They are really a solid defense and that can separate you in a deep format like this.
Round 14 (14.06): RB Deon Jackson, Indianapolis Colts
I am throwing a dart here with Jonathan Taylor on PUP and likely on the way out soon.
Round 15 (15.09): K Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens
Best kicker ever.
Round 16 (16.06): QB Sam Howell, Washington Commanders
Adding Howell here builds me a sneaky backdoor stack with Robinson and Dotson.
Final 14-Team Mock Draft Analysis
I think this team can compete for a championship. It’s very well-balanced and has good depth. I’m a little worried about my tight ends, but I’d rather be weak there than at any other skill position.
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