What's this? A Saturday edition of the Fantasy Football Today Newsletter? Well, it is the biggest draft weekend of the year for Fantasy Football, so you'd better believe it -- and we'll be right back here in your inbox tomorrow afternoon with another newsletter with absolutely everything you need to knock out your draft.

Today, I've got the FFT team's pick-by-pick series for you. The whole point here isn't to say you need to draft each of these players from each of these spots, but rather to provide a road map for how you might approach building a team no matter where you are picking. Obviously, every draft is going to be different, so the specific players are going to differ, but what you'll see here is a path forward no matter who you take early on or where you're picking from.

I've got the drafter's thoughts going into each draft, their roster, and one key pick they identified for their team. Click through to each team to see more from Jamey Eisenberg, Dave Richard, Heath Cummings, Adam Aizer, Dan Schneier and myself about our process from each spot. And then make sure you've got my top-200 rankings with you as you draft. 

By Jamey Eisenberg

There is plenty of reason to debate the No. 1 overall pick in a 12-team, 0.5-PPR league this season. You have two viable candidates Jonathan Taylor and Christian McCaffrey, and both should be excellent if healthy. But health is the key word here, and McCaffrey has played just 10 games over the past two seasons due to various injuries. If he plays close to a full season -- let's say 13 games -- then he could be the No. 1 overall non-quarterback again as he was on a per-game basis in 2019 and 2020.  The downside, however, is another lost year with extended absences.

• 1.1: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts
• 2.12: A.J. Brown, WR, Eagles
• 3.1: Deebo Samuel, WR, 49ers
• 4.12: Dameon Pierce, RB, Texans
• 5.1: Gabe Davis, WR, Bills
• 6.12: Allen Lazard, WR, Packers
• 7.1: Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles
• 8.12: Cordarrelle Patterson, RB, Falcons
• 9.1: James Robinson, RB, Jaguars
• 10.12: Nyheim Hines, RB, Colts
• 1.1: Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams
• 12.12: Josh Palmer, WR, Chargers
• 13.1: Tyler Boyd, WR, Bengals
• 14.12: Tua Tagovailoa , QB, Dolphins
• 15.1: Marlon Mack, RB, Texans

Favorite pick: Dallas Goedert

By Adam Aizer

The second pick in Fantasy drafts should be a running back. In a 12-team league, your wide receiver options in Rounds 2 and 3 will be much more appealing than those at running back, so go ahead and grab your anchor RB with the second overall pick. For me, that's Christian McCaffrey because you CAN'T PLAY SCARED! With a plethora of appealing wide receiver options available with my next two picks, I picked D.J. Moore and Courtland Sutton (though you may prefer Michael Pittman or Mike Evans over Sutton, which is perfectly fine). 

• 1.2: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Panthers
• 2.11: D.J. Moore, WR, Panthers
• 3.2: Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos
• 4.11: Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers
• 5.2: Breece Hall, RB, Jets
• 6.11: Dalton Schultz, TE, Cowboys
• 7.2: Christian Kirk, WR, Jaguars
• 8.11: Antonio Gibson, RB, Commanders
• 9.2: George Pickens, WR, Steelers
• 10.11: Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Commanders
• 11.2: Michael Gallup, WR, Cowboys
• 12.11: Rachaad White, RB, Buccaneers
• 13.2: Jeff Wilson, RB, 49ers
• 14.11: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars
• 15.2: D'Onta Foreman, RB, Panthers

Pick I might regret: Courtland Sutton

By Dan Schneier

The third overall pick is the first actual interesting spot in Fantasy Football drafts in 2022. Why? Well, there's a clear-cut top two in Jonathan Taylor and Christian McCaffrey. And I know, I know -- the CMC injuries! Well, that's not how I play Fantasy. Talk to me about a player who is already injured in training camp and heading into Week 1 with a murky injury status and I'm all ears -- I don't like drafting already-injured players. But supposed "injury prone" players who are fully healthy right now -- like McCaffrey -- I don't buy into it. There is no actual data to suggest "injury prone" is a real thing. 

• 1.3: Austin Ekeler, RB, Chargers
• 2.10: Javonte Williams, RB, Broncos
• 3.3:: Kyle Pitts, TE, Falcons
• 4.10: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins
• 5.3: Marquise Brown, WR, Cardinals
• 6.10: Elijah Moore, WR, Jets
• 7.3: Elijah Mitchell, RB, 49ers
• 8.10: Hunter Renfrow, WR, Raiders
• 9.3: Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals
• 10.10: Rondale Moore, WR, Cardinals
• 11.3: Alexander Mattison, RB, Vikings
• 12.10: Jameson Williams, WR, Lions
• 13.3: Jordan Mason, RB, 49ers
• 14.10: Gerald Everett, TE, Chargers
• 15.3: Evan Engram, TE, Jaguars

Make or break player: Javonte Williams

By Chris Towers

When the best player in Fantasy Football last season falls to you with the No. 4 pick, there's no point in questioning it. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, as the saying goes -- just take Cooper Kupp. Sure, he may not repeat last year's historic production, but even a 10% across-the-board drop would still outscore every other wide receiver from at least the past decade -- and that's only because I didn't look farther back than that.

• 1.4: Cooper Kupp, WR, Rams
• 2.9: Tyreek Hill, WR, Dolphins
• 3.4: Josh Allen, QB, Bills
• 4.9: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys
• 5.4: DK Metcalf, WR, Seahawks
• 6.9: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions
• 7.4: Devin Singletary, RB, Bills
• 8.9: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots
• 9.4: Chris Olave, WR, Saints
• 10.9: Isaiah McKenzie, WR, Bills
• 11.4: Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Broncos
• 12.9: Romeo Doubs, WR, Packers
• 13.4: J.D. McKissic, RB, Commanders
• 14.9: Eno Benjamin , RB, Cardinals
• 15.4: Velus Jones Jr., WR, Bears

Favorite pick: Albert Okwuegbunam

By Heath Cummings

A month ago we did this series for full PPR leagues and I had the fifth pick. I started my draft with Justin Jefferson and Mark Andrews, which is exactly the same way I started in our 0.5 PPR version. So the short answer to how to draft from the five spot is to draft Justin Jefferson in Round 1 and Mark Andrews in Round 2. I have both ranked at No. 2 at their position, but it wouldn't shock me if both finish the year at No. 1. Andrews did it last year.

• 1.5: Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings
• 2.8: Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens
• 3.5: Michael Pittman, WR, Colts
• 4.8: A.J. Dillon, RB, Packers
• 5.5: Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs
• 6.8: Cam Akers, RB, Rams
• 7.5: Rashaad Penny, RB, Seahawks
• 8.8: Tyler Lockett, WR, Seahawks
• 9.5: Michael Carter, RB, Jets
• 10.8: Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets
• 11.5: Jalen Tolbert, WR, Cowboys
• 12.8: Jamaal Williams, RB, Lions
• 13.5: D.J. Chark, WR, Lions
• 14.8: Kyren Williams, RB, Rams
• 15.5: Dontrell Hilliard, RB, Titans

Pick I might regret: Michael Pittman

By Dave Richard

Before you draft anybody at sixth overall, you need to decide how much you love Cooper Kupp and Justin Jefferson. If you think Kupp will be as good as he was in 2021, you should target him here. If you think Kupp will regress, you can't take him at sixth, but you might take Jefferson if you think he'll be as good or better than he was in 2021. If you think Jefferson won't be better than he was, then you can't take him either. If you don't like either receiver, be ready to take a running back. Sixth overall is fertile ground for Derrick Henry or Dalvin Cook. Given the stat productivity they're each capable of delivering each week, they're really good picks.

• 1.6: Derrick Henry, RB, Titans
• 2.7: Leonard Fournette, RB, Buccaneers
• 3.6: Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers
• 4.7: Michael Thomas, WR, Saints
• 5.6: J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ravens
• 6.7: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, Chiefs
• 7.6: Amari Cooper, WR, Browns
• 8.7: Drake London, WR, Falcons
• 9.6: Trey Lance, QB, 49ers
• 10.7: Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys
• 11.6: Russell Gage, WR, Buccaneers
• 12.7: Pat Freiermuth, TE, Steelers
• 13.6: Dawson Knox, TE, Bills
• 14.7: Justin Fields, QB, Bears
• 15.6: Zay Jones, WR, Jaguars

Make or break player: Leonard Fournette

By Jamey Eisenberg

The No. 7 pick in a 12-team, 0-5-PPR league could be tricky. You will likely have the choice of a top-tier running back like Derrick Henry, Dalvin Cook, Joe Mixon, Alvin Kamara or Najee Harris. Or you could have a decision to make at wide receiver out of Cooper Kupp, Justin Jefferson or Ja'Marr Chase. In this mock draft, the first six picks were Jonathan Taylor, Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler, Kupp, Jefferson and Henry. This is a three-receiver league, so I went with Chase instead of a running back. And this was done with a purpose.

• 1.7: Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals
• 2.6: Saquon Barkley, RB, Giants
• 3.7: James Conner, RB, Cardinals
• 4.6: Diontae Johnson, WR, Steelers
• 5.7: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Broncos
• 6.6: Chase Edmonds, RB, Dolphins
• 7.7: Tony Pollard, RB, Cowboys
• 8.6: Brandon Aiyuk, WR, 49ers
• 9.7: Darrell Henderson, RB, Rams
• 10.6: Cole Kmet, TE, Bears
• 11.7: Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs
• 12.6: Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings
• 13.7: Mike Davis, RB, Ravens
• 14.6: Mecole Hardman, WR, Chiefs
• 15.7: Sammy Watkins, WR, Packers

Favorite pick: Tony Pollard

By Adam Aizer

I love mock drafts because they give you an opportunity to learn from mistakes. Back in early August in the previous installment of the pick-by-pick series, I picked Joe Mixon with the eighth overall pick and followed that up with D'Andre Swift and Kyle Pitts in Rounds 2 and 3, respectively. This ultimately left me weak at wide receiver in this three-WR format and mostly swore me off drafting running backs with each of my first two picks. So, did I learn my lesson? 

• 1.8: Joe Mixon, RB, Bengals
• 2.5: CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys
• 3.8: Nick Chubb, RB, Browns
• 4.5: Chris Godwin, WR, Buccaneers
• 5.8: Darren Waller, TE, Raiders
• 6.5: Rashod Bateman, WR, Ravens
• 7.8: Russell Wilson, QB, Broncos
• 8.5: Damien Harris, RB, Patriots
• 9.8: Julio Jones, WR, Buccaneers
• 10.5: Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, Chiefs
• 11.8: Raheem Mostert, RB, Dolphins
• 12.5: Mark Ingram, RB, Saints
• 13.8: DeVante Parker, WR, Patriots
• 14.5: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
• 15.8: Tyler Higbee, TE, Rams 

Make or break player: Chris Godwin

By Dan Schneier

The ninth overall pick isn't the most ideal place to be drafting in 2022 Fantasy Football leagues, but that doesn't mean you can't build a winner out of the nine hole. I've drafted from all 12 spots this draft season in our near-daily mocks over at CBSSports.com/Fantasy and I've enjoyed some of my most balanced builds from the ninth overall pick. This draft was no different for me -- I went with a balanced approach and ultimately landed several players I believe in for the 2022 season.

• 1.9: Dalvin Cook, RB, Vikings
• 2.4: Stefon Diggs, WR, Bills
• 3.9: Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers
• 4.4: Brandin Cooks, WR, Texans
• 5.9: George Kittle, TE, 49ers
• 6.4: Kyler Murray, QB, Cardinals
• 7.9: Kareem Hunt, RB, Browns
• 8.4: Kadarius Toney, WR, Giants
• 9.9: Jahan Dotson, WR, Commanders
• 10.4: Melvin Gordon, RB, Broncos
• 11.9: James Cook, RB, Bills
• 12.4: Christian Watson, WR, Packers
• 13.9: Sterling Shepard, WR, Giants
• 14.4: Jakobi Meyers, WR, Patriots
• 15.9: Ameer Abdullah, RB, Raiders

Make or break player: Dalvin Cook

By Chris Towers

The further down in the draft order you go, the more your options open up for who to take with your first pick in your Fantasy Football draft. The first five or six picks in most drafts are prescribed before the draft: Some combination of Jonathan Taylor, Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler, Cooper Kupp, and Justin Jefferson, possibly with Derrick Henry or Ja'Marr Chase up next. And it makes sense, because those are all proven elite performers in, more or less, great offenses -- or at least offenses that produce a ton of Fantasy points. By the time you get to the second half of the first round, you're going to see more variety in the players taken because there aren't the same number of sure things.

The team

• 1.10: Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints
• 2.3: Davante Adams, WR, Raiders
• 3.10: Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals
• 4.3: Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars
• 5.10: Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens
• 6.3: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Chiefs
• 7.10: Robert Woods, WR, Titans
• 8.3: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Cardinals
• 9.10: Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Eagles
• 10.3: Chase Claypool, WR, Steelers
• 11.10: Zamir White, RB, Raiders
• 12.3: Zach Ertz, TE, Cardinals
• 13.10: Jarvis Landry, WR, Saints
• 14.3: Irv Smith, TE, Vikings
• 15.10: Corey Davis, WR, Jets

Pick I might regret: Travis Etienne

By Heath Cummings

No matter what format you're playing in, the 11th pick in a draft gives you an excellent chance to land one of the two verified difference makers at the tight end position. And if you're using my rankings, that's exactly what you'll be encouraged to do. In this particular draft, I started with Travis Kelce at pick 11, but if Kelce had been gone I quite likely would have taken Mark Andrews at pick 14. Last year, Andrews outscored Kelce by one point per game, but they both outscored TE6 (Darren Waller) by more than four points per game and TE12 (Kyle Pitts) by six points per game. the year before, Kelce's edge was even bigger but even Andrews, in a down year, finished as TE4 more than a point per game better than the average starter.

• 1.11: Travis Kelce, TE Chiefs
• 2.2: Aaron Jones, RB, Packers
• 3.11: Mike Williams, WR, Chargers
• 4.2: David Montgomery, RB, Bears
• 5.11: Darnell Mooney, WR, Bears
• 6.2: Adam Thielen, WR, Vikings
• 7.11: Miles Sanders, RB, Eagles
• 8.2: Tom Brady, QB, Buccaneers
• 9.11: Treylon Burks, WR, Titans
• 10.2: Nico Collins, WR, Texans
• 11.11: Khalil Herbert, RB, Bears
• 12.2: Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Giants
• 13.11: Kyle Philips, WR, Titans
• 14.2: Alec Pierce, WR, Colts
• 15.11: Boston Scott, RB, Eagles

Pick I might regret: Darnell Mooney

By Dave Richard

Picking at the end of one round and the beginning of another is a mixed bag. On one hand, it's cool to know that you're promised two of your top-13 players (and four of your top 37). And it's fun to take two players at a time. But on the other hand, you have to wait for-eve-rrrr to make your picks and can't reasonably expect anybody to "make it back to you." You're pretty much forced to take the best-available players two at a time.

• 1.12: Najee Harris, RB, Steelers
• 2.1: D'Andre Swift, RB, Lions
• 3.12: Allen Robinson, WR, Rams
• 4.1: Terry McLaurin, WR, Commanders
• 5.12: Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles
• 6.1: Josh Jacobs, RB, Raiders
• 7.12: DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles
• 8.1: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Lions
• 9.12: Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks
• 10.1: Skyy Moore, WR, Chiefs
• 11.12: Tyler Allgeier, RB, Falcons
• 12.1: K.J. Osborn, WR, Vikings
• 13.12: David Njoku, TE, Browns
• 14.1: Derek Carr, QB, Raiders
• 15.12: Kenny Golladay, WR, Giants

Make or break player: D'Andre Swift