Best Fantasy Football Value Picks by ADP: DK Metcalf, Jaylen Waddle, Deebo Samuel, Hollywood Brown

As fantasy football managers gear up for another season, the quest for value picks becomes a pivotal part of draft strategy. Identifying players who can outperform their Average Draft Position (ADP) is key to building a championship-caliber team. In this article, we delve into the best fantasy football value picks by ADP of 2024, curated by a panel of FeaturedPros analysts. These experts have meticulously analyzed trends, performances, and projections to bring you the most promising candidates poised to deliver exceptional returns on investment. Read on to discover the players that can help you dominate your fantasy league this year.

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Best Fantasy Football Values by ADP: Wide Receivers

Who is the best value pick at WR based on their current half-PPR ADP and why?

DK Metcalf (WR – SEA)

“I want WRs with TD upside in half-PPR leagues, so that’s why I love DK Metcalf at cost. We know Metcalf can score double-digit TDs in any given season, and now he’s got a new offensive coordinator who has promised to utilize him as much as possible. With Pete Carroll also out the door, it’s nice to know that the running game will no longer be a focal point, and the Seahawks can take full advantage of their talented wide receivers. Metcalf is the most talented of the bunch, but especially so in the red zone. I love DK this season, and his WR22 price is well below my WR12 ranking.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)

Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)

“My best value pick at WR is Jaylen Waddle. He is coming off of a lackluster season in fantasy points. He did post 1,078 receiving yards but only scored five TDs. Look for his touchdowns to increase this season, along with his fantasy value. Incredible value at WR 18 based on his current half-PPR ADP.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)

“There are plenty of things to be optimistic about for Jaylen Waddle in 2024. The injury bug hit Waddle in 2023 and burned a lot of managers who drafted him highly after a WR7 finish in 2022. Waddle is now being drafted at WR16. Miami will likely remain a top 5 offense in the league. If Waddle stays healthy, he can easily be a beneficiary of more RZ looks to reach a league-winning ceiling. With support from Matt Harmon’s Reception Perception and PFFs grading, we already know the only thing keeping him from his ceiling is injury.”
– Seth Miller (Crossroads Fantasy Football)

Deebo Samuel (WR – SF)

“Even before Brandon Aiyuk requested a trade, Deebo Samuel was a value. Samuel missed three games due to injury in 2023 and still scored as a WR1 six separate times. Meanwhile, Aiyuk played 16 games and only logged four WR1 finishes. Samuel was a WR2 or better in 64% of games- Aiyuk was a WR2 or better in 60% of games. Deebo has a much higher ceiling and a similar floor on a game-to-game basis. Yet Aiyuk is drafted a full round earlier- why? Perhaps Aiyuk is the better “real life” WR, but for fantasy purposes, Deebo is WR1 in San Fran.”
– Joe Orrico (No Expert Fantasy Football)

Hollywood Brown (WR – KC)

“One so-so year from Patrick Mahomes, and suddenly his entire receiving corps is chopped liver. Hollywood Brown will feast in a season that should see the Chiefs open it back up. Look forward to an emphasis on play action after Kansas City moved away from it in 2023. Brown isn’t a volume receiver and will rely on big plays, but I expect Mahomes to take more chances to downfield as the team has revamped their receivers with speed demons like Brown and Xavier Worthy.”
– Matt De Lima (The Game Day)