Here we go, the sweet sixteen, each of them fighting for a spot in the elite eight, the quarter finals. This round is packed full of star power and great picks, and only the truly elite picks will move onto the next round.
(2) LeSean McCoy, 2010 v (57) Allen Robinson, 2015
LeSean McCoy, #49, 9th pick 5th round, Gridiron Gang, 1572 yards 9 TDs (211 pts)
Allen Robinson, #70, 10th pick 6th round, The Tuckfards, 1400 yards 14 TDs (224 pts)
LeSean McCoy has taken down Mike Wallace and Demaryius Thomas to this point, and who can blame him with such a great season? Allen Robinson equally had a tremendous sophomore campaign though, eliminating Reggie Wayne and Reggie Bush, he steam rolled to 224 points.
Winner: Allen Robinson
Reason: A nice gem in the mid rounds
(48) DeAndre Hopkins, 2014 v (23) Marshawn Lynch, 2012
DeAndre Hopkins, #143, 3rd pick 15th round, Forge Flyers, 1210 yards 6 TDs (157 pts)
Marshawn Lynch, #45, 5th pick 5th round, ADRZ, 1786 yards 12 TDs (251 pts)
Nuk Hopkins was mightily impressive as a rookie, playing for a run heavy team behind an elite WR. He’s knocked out some big competition, Jeremy Hill and Brandon Marshall. But the Marshawn Lynch pick was truly elite, coming off a good year to have a great year, and still snagged in the 5th. He’s knocked out Gurley and Fitzgerald.
Winner: Marshawn Lynch
Reason: He cost more, but the points were 1st round level
(8) Wes Welker, 2011 v (50) DeAndre Hopkins, 2015
Wes Welker, #39, 9th pick 4th round, The Dream Team, 1569 yards 11 TDs (223 pts)
DeAndre Hopkins, #28, 4th pick 3rd round, Gridiron Gang, 1521 yards 11 TDs (218 pts)
Two very similar picks here. Between them they’ve knocked out Eifert, Sanders, Crabtree and Davis. One was a dynamic slot receiver, the other an up and coming sophomore without a QB that still shredded the league. But, few slot receivers can do what Welker did.
Winner: Wes Welker
Reason: Getting that production from a slot receive is phenomenal
(5) Matt Forte, 2010 v (20) Adrian Peterson, 2012
Matt Forte, #89, 9th pick 9th round, Gridiron Gang, 1616 yards 9 TDs (216 pts)
Adrian Peterson, #30, 10th pick 3rd round, Tom’s Tyrants, 2314 yards 13 TDs (309 pts)
Both these players were crucial to playoff seasons (and Forte to a title season). They’ve taken down some big names, Cameron, Bernard, Jones and Newton. But only one can progress. Ultimately, the skill and risk calculation that went into the AP pick surpasses a late round flier.
Winner: Adrian Peterson
Reason: The pick has everything
(18) Jordy Nelson, 2011 v (30) Peyton Manning, 2013
Jordy Nelson, #155, 5th pick 16th round, Forge Flyers, 1263 yards 15 TDs (216 pts)
Peyton Manning, #43, 3rd pick 5th round, Burdettinators, 5477 yards 55 TDs (549 pts)
Both of these are elite picks, and I’m sad to see one of them go. Nelson was drafted in a round we don’t even have anymore, and the Manning pick was laughed at (which in hindsight is hilarious itself). Both were key to playoff seasons, both insane value and production. But there can only be one…
Winner: Peyton Manning
Reason: An exceedingly smart pick with a record season to boot
(38) Jeremy Maclin, 2014 v (24) Doug Martin, 2012
Jeremy Maclin, #45, 5th pick 5th round, The Dream Team, 1318 yards 10 TDs (192 pts)
Doug Martin, #46, 6th pick 5th round, IKNAN, 1926 yards 12 TDs (259 pts)
Two 5th founders here, a mere pick apart in separate years. Jeremy Maclin felt the Chip Kelly effect in 2014, powering to 192 fantasy points. While IKNAN gambled on a rookie RB who just had a tremendous season. They’ve knocked out Charles, Evans, Olsen and Mathews so far.
Winner: Doug Martin
Reason: More skill went into the Maclin pick, but Martin was so much more productive
(56) Greg Olsen, 2015 v (53) Brandon Marshall, 2015
Greg Olsen, #62, 2nd pick 6th round, The Dream Team, 1104 yards 7 TDs (152 pts)
Brandon Marshall, #58, 10th pick 5th round, Bear Necessities, 1502 yards 14 TDs (234 pts)
One of the few TEs remaining here, Greg Olsen continues after knocking out Colston and Lacy. But he faces a tough challenge here against Brandon Marshall who had a tremendous 2015 with the Jets and Fitzmagic. Very close in the picks, this is a tough one to call.
Winner: Brandon Marshall
Reason: Olsen had a good year for a TE, but Marshall was next level
(17) Rob Gronkowski, 2011 v (59) Eric Decker, 2015
Rob Gronkowski, #135, 5th pick 14th round, Forge Flyers, 1327 yards 17 TDs (235 pts)
Eric Decker, #92, 8th pick 8th round, Patistan, 1027 yards 12 TDs (175 pts)
What can we say about Gronk’s 2011 season? The best TE season in fantasy history, for a 14th round pick people. We all know who’s winning this one, but let’s give Decker and Coach Allen credit, Decker was a great pick, and he’s knocked out Ingram and Edelman.
Winner: Rob Gronkowski
Reason: Gronk smash
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