Fantasy football roundup Aug. 7: Rankings, projections, strategy and more

2MA99EG Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) gestures during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Fantasy football drafts are fast approaching, and there's been no shortage of great articles to help you dominate your league.

PFF lead fantasy analyst Nathan Jahnke has handpicked a few of the best from the past week, which cover everything from rankings to projections and draft strategy.

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Perfect 2023 fantasy football draft strategy, round by round for 12-team leagues 3.0

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  • Running backs can still be first-round picks: Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler and Bijan Robinson are ahead of the running back pack, and their production should be unmatched.
  • Don’t be afraid of an early quarterback pick: The decline or retirement of several aging quarterbacks makes the great quarterbacks of today even more valuable.
  • Stock up on wide receivers: There are plenty of high-upside wide receiver options that can be found outside of the top 36 receivers.
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Fantasy Football Rankings 2023: Best ball top 325

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  • Justin Jefferson lands on top: The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver has arguably had the best first three seasons by a wide receiver in NFL history and shows no signs of slowing down.
  • Gamble on Cooper Kupp: Both Kupp and his quarterback are over 30 years old and returning from injuries, but it’s hard to ignore the WR position's back-to-back leader in fantasy points per game. 
  • Three quarterbacks in the top 50: Several former top-10 fantasy quarterbacks have declined in recent seasons, making the elite quarterbacks even more valuable.
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2023 Fantasy Football Player Profile: Cooper Kupp is still NFL's top fantasy receiver

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  • Cooper Kupp has been the best fantasy wide receiver when healthy: He’s not only led all wide receivers in PPR points per game over the last two seasons but all players regardless of position.
  • His health is at the forefront: Kupp missed half of last season, so a recent hamstring injury has renewed fantasy managers' concerns.
  • The Rams’ other offensive options are limited: Los Angeles has typically paid a lot of money for a No. 2 receiver, and sometimes a No. 3, behind Kupp but this season, no other receiver has a cap hit above $2 million.
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Fantasy Football: Training camp injury roundup

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  • Cause for concern in LA?: After missing eight games in 2022, Cooper Kupp will miss time this preseason with a hamstring injury. Can the inexperienced group behind him make the most of their extra reps?
  • Indianapolis Colts RB carousel: Jonathan Taylor has publicly requested a trade and refuted reports of a back injury while Zack Moss will miss significant time with a broken arm. Who is next the guy up?
  • Another year, another heartbreak: After losing 2022 to a torn ACL, Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick had some steam once again among Broncos Nation as a potential breakout candidate. However, a torn Achilles will set him back another year.
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Fantasy Football: Buy-low, sell-high dynasty candidates

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  • Rashod Bateman (WR39) is a buy-low candidate: Despite a string of injuries to start Bateman's NFL career, a change in offensive coordinator could lead to more opportunities.
  • Rely on Alexander Mattison (RB30) only for the short term: Believing in Mattison for a year is fine, but the Vikings likely have other long-term plans.
  • Don't lose hope with Tyler Allgeier (RB43): It's fair to wonder if there is still a reason to believe in the second-year back, but buy low on his current stock.
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