X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

Fantasy Football Boom-or-Bust Options To Consider in FFPC Best Ball Drafts

De'Von Achane - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Ryan analyzes four fantasy football boom or bust options to target in FFPC best ball drafts. These players often have huge spike weeks and can have a massive best ball impact in 2024.

Best Ball season is in full swing as NFL training camps open up all over the league. While many home drafts and custom leagues wait until later in the preseason, Best Ball edges are found in the players who have ADPs that may not align with what their seasonal value will look like. The Best Ball format, where the site you play on will automatically fill in your best roster, is extremely conducive to taking chances on boom-or-bust options that might be riskier in traditional leagues.

Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) is one of the top best ball sites around in 2024. If you have played on FFPC, you have noticed slight nuances to its scoring system that must be considered when drafting best ball teams. The first scoring quirk to consider is that quarterbacks get one point for every 20 yards passing instead of the traditional 25 yards. This means pocket passers get a little more of a bump compared to other best ball tournaments where rushing quarterbacks rule. Secondly, FFPC is a tight-end premium site. That means tight ends get 1.5 points per reception, while all other skill positions receive one point.

In this piece, I will be looking at one player at each skill position that is a perfect boom-or-bust option in best ball drafts on FFPC. These players might not have a spike week every week, but when they hit, they hit big. For expanded best ball rosters, these types of players are ideal to roster at their ADPs. For each player, I will include their current FFPC ADP as well as where they stand in RotoBaller's Best Ball rankings.

Editor's Note: Discover RotoBaller’s top Fantasy Football Sleepers to gain an edge in your drafts. Our free who to draft tool and expert picks spotlight undervalued players, breakout candidates, and late-round gems for all league formats.

 

Fantasy Football Boom-or-Bust Options to Consider In FFPC Best Ball Drafts

Kirk Cousins, QB, Atlanta Falcons

FFPC ADP: 137.3
RotoBaller Rank: 127

Before injuring his Achilles in Week 8 of 2023, Kirk Cousins was on a career-best pace with Minnesota last season and was QB6 in total fantasy points through Week 7. Even with that sustained success in Weeks 1-7, there was plenty of variation in his game leading up to injury. Armed with T.J. Hockenson and Justin Jefferson, Cousins put up four games of at least 20 fantasy points but also two games under 12 points.

Cousins is a notoriously fantastic player indoors, and someone who is just average playing outside in the elements. For his career, Cousins averages a 69.3% completion rating, 277.8 yards per game, and a 105.8 quarterback rating in a dome. That's compared to 65% completion, 254.1 yards, and 93.2 rating when playing outdoors. This year, Cousins will play 12 games indoors and has a new offensive arsenal and game plan to provide plenty of spike weeks, even if some duds are mixed in throughout the season.

Despite ranking near the bottom of the league in passing plays and pass rate over expectation in 2023, I could not be more excited about the potential for the Falcons' offense. Arthur Smith and Desmond Ridder are gone. Raheem Morris and Cousins are in. And already, the team is talking about taking its offense to a new level with Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts.

De'Von Achane, RB, Miami Dolphins

FFPC ADP: 24.6
RotoBaller Rank: 20

De'Von Achane might be the picture in the dictionary for a fantasy football boom-or-bust option heading into 2024. He plays on an explosive Miami Dolphins offense, generates tons of yards per play, and is fast enough to break any run or reception open at any time. His range from the lowest fantasy point game to the highest fantasy point game in 2023 might be the greatest of any back, which makes him the ideal option in this format.

In 2023, Achane was fourth overall in fantasy points per game in half-PPR formats (16.1 points) but was just 24th in overall fantasy points (177.2). Some of that is due to six games missed with an injury. But other variables include five games over 21 fantasy points, but also five games under 10. Achane had a 49.3 fantasy point game and a one-point game. He was all over the map.

But when he plays and is involved heavily in the offense, fantastic things happen. Achane was first in the position in fantasy points per opportunity (1.36), first in yards per touch (7.7 yards), and first in breakaway run rate (12.6%). Diminutive in size but large in athleticism, Achane might already be the best game-breaker in fantasy football. If he has 250 opportunities this season, he could be the number one overall fantasy player.

Jameson Williams, WR, Detroit Lions

FFPC ADP: 108.6
RotoBaller Rank: 107

Could this finally be the year we get at least 15 or 16 games out of Jameson Williams? The prolific wide receiver out of Alabama missed 11 games in 2022 while he recovered from ACL surgery. After receiving a suspension for non-football gambling, he also missed four games in 2023. His overall numbers in 2023 don't look impressive (354 receiving yards and two scores in 12 games), but he showed at the end of the season just how massive his talent is.

After never seeing more than three targets in Weeks 1-14, Williams averaged 4.2 targets per game in Weeks 15-21, AKA the weeks that matter most. He ended his season with a 72% route share and a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers to set up what could be a much bigger role in the Detroit Lions offense. Gone are Josh Reynolds and Craig Reynolds, so there is no competition for Williams as the WR2 in this high-powered offense.

Williams is one of the best receivers at getting separation and coming down with the ball in traffic. He had the second-best contested catch rate among all wide receivers last year (75%) and the 19th-best cushion against receivers. Add in his 15.6-yard average depth of target (fifth-highest in the league) and Williams has the chance to put up some week-winning type of games if he can just stay on the field all season.

George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers

FFPC ADP: 48.2
RotoBaller Rank: 61

George Kittle had perhaps his most consistent season in 2023, but he should still be considered a high-end boom-or-bust option at tight end because of his injury history and the plethora of options the San Francisco 49ers have at their disposal. Kittle was the TE5 in fantasy points per game as well as total fantasy points, even with five games below five fantasy points on his ledger.

In terms of talent and opportunity, Kittle still tops the charts among his peers at the tight end position. In 2023, Kittle had the most deep targets among tight ends (also leading to some of his boom-or-bust nature) and led the position in receiving yards. He is always one of the best in yards after the catch among tight ends, and 2023 was no different. His 483 yards were third among his peers, and his 315 unrealized air yards.

With Brock Purdy under center, Kittle led tight ends in yards per target and yards per reception. Those numbers do have a tendency to regress, but in Best Ball formats, we are looking for opportunities that will lead to massive weeks. In his current situation, there aren't many tight ends who offer the explosiveness of George Kittle.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Fantasy Football Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Stephen Thompson

Returns At UFC Nashville
Steve Garcia

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Calvin Kattar

In Dire Need Of Victory
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere A Favorite At UFC Nashville
Nate Landwehr

Aims To Bounce Back
MMA

Austen Lane Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Vitor Petrino

Set For His Heavyweight Debut
Tuco Tokkos

Set To Open Up UFC Nashville Main Card
Junior Tafa

Set For Light-Heavyweight Bout
Alex Bregman

Will Return to Red Sox This Weekend
Chris Sale

Braves Won't Consider Trading Chris Sale
Clarke Schmidt

to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery on Friday
Nick Nash

Unlikely to Make Falcons Active Roster
Lane Johnson

in No Rush To Retire
Jalen Williams

Signs Contract Extension With Thunder
Blake Corum

has "Gotten His Speed Back"
Jarquez Hunter

Picking Up Rams Offense Quickly
Alijah Martin

Agrees to Two-Way Deal With Raptors
Tristan Vukcevic

Set to Return to Washington
Kirk Cousins

Feels Misled by Falcons
Bijan Robinson

Says Falcons Have "Outlandish Goals" for the Running Game
Luther Burden III

Bears Expect Luther Burden III to be Ready for Training Camp
Cole Kmet

an Unlikely Trade Piece
Tony Pollard

Titans Hope to Balance Rushing Attack With Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears
Byron Buxton

Sitting Thursday
Quentin Johnston

Not Assured of Starting Role
Cordarrelle Patterson

on the Roster Bubble in Pittsburgh?
Shedeur Sanders

Not Assured of Roster Spot in Cleveland?
Wan'Dale Robinson

Hoping For More Downfield Opportunities
Anfernee Simons

Celtics Are "Actively Trying to Trade" Anfernee Simons
NBA

Alex Ducas Heading to Australia
Dominick Barlow

Inks Two-Way Deal With 76ers
Jordan McLaughlin

Spurs Re-Sign Jordan McLaughlin to One-Year Deal
Dylan Harper

Out Thursday, Expected to Play Saturday
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Homers Twice on Wednesday
Mike Trout

Homers Twice in Win Over Rangers
Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Leads Yankees to Victory
Salvador Perez

Crushes Two Homers in Win
Cleveland Browns

Greg Newsome on the Trade Block?
VJ Edgecombe

Diagnosed with a Sprained Thumb
Zach Tom

An Extension Candidate in Green Bay
Devin Booker

Agrees to Extension with Phoenix
Trevor Williams

to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Kyren Williams

Rams Not Willing to Pay Kyren Williams Top-Market Money?
Byron Buxton

Exits After Hit-by-Pitch, X-Rays Negative
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Playing on Wednesday
Alex Bregman

has "Really Good Chance" to Return Before All-Star Break
Christian Kirk

the No. 2 WR in Houston?
Teoscar Hernández

Teoscar Hernandez Expected to Return on Friday
Jerome Ford

the Likely Starter for Cleveland to Begin 2025
Chig Okonkwo

"Poised" for Best Season of Career
Xavier Watts

Falcons High on Xavier Watts
Xavier Restrepo

Training With Star Wideouts
Walter Clayton Jr.

Leads Jazz to Summer League Win
Carter Bryant

Struggles in Summer League Loss
Kyle Filipowski

Drops a Double-Double in Summer League Action on Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder

Malevy Leons Logs Impressive Summer League Outing on Tuesday
Dalton Knecht

Collects 25 Points in Lakers Summer League Win
Los Angeles Lakers

Darius Bazley Drops 27 Points in Summer League on Tuesday
Gary Woodland

Looking to Find Rhythm at Scottish Open
Aaron Rai

Brings Consistent Play to Scottish Open
Maverick McNealy

a Solid Value Play at Scottish Open
Aldrich Potgieter

Making Scottish Open Debut
Tom Kim

Looks to Rebound at Scottish Open
Brian Harman

a Safe Option at Scottish Open
Luke Clanton

a Sneaky Value Play at Scottish Open
Sam Burns

Looking to Stay Hot at Scottish Open
Chet Holmgren

Agrees to Rookie Max Extension
Alex Bregman

Not Returning Wednesday
Jhoan Duran

Unavailable Due to Illness
Shane McClanahan

Tosses Clean Frame in First Rehab Appearance
Jacob Wilson

Day-to-Day After HBP
Nicolai Hojgaard

May Feel More at Home in Europe
Harry Hall

Showing Fine Form Heading to Scotland
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. to be Reassessed Wednesday
Ryan Fox

Playing Well Since Early Spring Struggles
Malaki Branham

Traded to Washington
Max Greyserman

has Solid History at the Genesis Scottish Open
Blake Wesley

Moves to Washington
Harris English

Aims High for Scotland Next
Corey Conners

Primed for the Genesis Scottish Open
Kelly Olynyk

on the Move Again
Daniel Brown

Attempts the Scottish Swing Again
Anthony Davis

Recovering From Eye Surgery
Jacob Bridgeman

Needs Putter to Work at Genesis Scottish Open
Cal Raleigh

Continues Historic Homer Pace Tuesday
Jacob Wilson

Exits Early On Tuesday With Left Hand Contusion
Scottie Scheffler

Headlines Field at Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy

a Smart Play for Scottish Open
Adam Scott

Looking to Build on History at The Renaissance Club
NASCAR

Sepp Straka Not Likely to Find Momentum at Scottish Open
Justin Rose

Hopes Month Hiatus Helps Him Bounce Back at Scottish Open
Luis Garcia

Fans Four in Rehab Outing
NHL

Tyler Johnson Retires After 13 NHL Seasons
Jack McBain

Inks New Five-Year Deal with Mammoth
Cam York

Re-Signs with Flyers for Five Years
Jake Knapp

Fits the Mold for Success at The Renaissance Club
Ty Gibbs

Finishes Second at Chicago and Advances in In-Season Challenge
Alex Bowman

Defeats Bubba Wallace in In-Season Challenge, but Not Without Controversy
Alex Bowman

Bubba Wallace Wrecked by Alex Bowman Again, Putting Playoffs in Doubt
Michael McDowell

Throttle Failure Ends Michael McDowell's Chances to Win at Chicago
Austin Hill

Earns First NASCAR Cup Series Top Ten at Chicago
Tyler Reddick

Scores a Strong Third-Place Run at Chicago
Kyle Busch

Matches his Best Career Finish At Chicago on Sunday
Denny Hamlin

Fights his Way to a Top-5 Finish at Chicago
William Byron

has his Worst Weekend of the Season at Chicago
Sonny Milano

on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Jakub Dobes

Signs Two-Year Deal with Canadiens
NHL

Hendrix Lapierre Signs One-Year Deal with Capitals
Carson Hocevar

Should DFS Players Consider Carson Hocevar for Chicago Lineups?
Tye Kartye

Kraken Re-Sign Tye Kartye for Two Years
Ross Chastain

May be A Decent DFS Option for Chicago Lineups
Dmitri Voronkov

Signs Two-Year, $8.35 Million Extension with Blue Jackets
Ryan Preece

Should DFS Players Roster Ryan Preece at Chicago?
Austin Dillon

Is Too Great of A Risk to Add to Chicago Lineups
Zane Smith

Is A Value Play Worth Rostering At Chicago
Austin Hill

is A Favorable Value Option for Chicago DFS Lineups
Ty Dillon

Is Ty Dillon A Decent Driver to Add For NASCAR DFS At Chicago?
William Byron

Qualifying Crash Makes William Byron a Likely DFS Must-Have
Alex Bowman

Should Finish Well, but Probably Costs Too Much for Serious DFS Consideration
Joey Logano

Has Been Relatively Mediocre on Road Courses Lately
Ryan Blaney

Doesn't Really Fit Neatly into Optimal DFS Lineups
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF