Best fantasy football keepers for 2024: 8 players you should definitely stash in keeper leagues
charles curtis
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Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) breaks the tackle of Denver Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Some fantasy football leagues are "redraft" only -- that is, the team you pick one year gets erased the next season.
But in keeper or dynasty leagues, you get to hang on to players year to year and there's strategy to that -- in most keeper leagues, you want to get as much value out of the players you hang on to as possible so you can surround them with stars.
You'll see keeper league rankings around the internet, but this is more about the players with that serious value after where they were drafted or picked up last season.
Oct 1, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) celebrates his game winning touchdown in the overtime against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
The preseason injury news isn't the best. But he's a star who probably was a late-round pick or free-agent pickup, and so he's an absolute must-keep.
2. RB Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams
Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) scores a rushing touchdown during the second half in front of New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Am I little worried about Blake Corum being there? Yes. Doesn't matter. Williams was a free-agent pickup last year and a borderline first-rounder this season.
3. RB De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
Oct 8, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
He's so explosive every time he touches the ball.
4. WR Nico Collins, Houston Texans
Jul 29, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-891415 ORIG FILE ID: 20240729_tjt_at5_076.JPG
Do I care that Stefon Diggs is now on the roster? I do not. Collins will be a stud and was a sleeper last season.
5. RB Zamir White, Las Vegas Raiders
Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) is stopped by the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Worried about Alexander Mattison or Ameer Abdullah stealing carries? I'm not.
6. RB Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans
Jan 7, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (32) celebrates after a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
Tony Pollard is talented, but he wasn't THAT great last year. Keep Spears and watch him blossom when he gets carries.
7. RB Zack Moss, Cincinnati Bengals
Jul 26, 2024; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss (31) carries the ball against linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) as center Ted Karras (64) blocks during training camp practice at Kettering Health Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-885145 ORIG FILE ID: 20240726_gma_zp6_0272.jpg
Chase Brown is good, but Moss will get plenty of opportunities to carry the rock.
8. TE Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals
Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) celebrates a touchdown with running back James Conner (6) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Yes, you should absolutely keep one of the top tight ends.
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