Fantasy: 12-team PPR mock draft

Get ready for your season with theScore's 2016 Fantasy Football Draft Kit

The latest entry in our mock draft series flips to PPR scoring, which may soon replace non-PPR as the standard fantasy format.

Factoring in a point for every reception dramatically alters the value of players, especially high-volume slot receivers and pass-catching running backs. It also forces owners to address the receiver position early in drafts or risk entering the season with an ill-equipped roster.

This is a PPR scoring league with the following roster spots: QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, TE, FLEX, DEF, K, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN.

Draft Participants: Caitlyn Holroyd, Jason Wilson, Michael McClymont, James Bisson, Mitch Sanderson, Justin Boone, Gino Bottero, Ken Conrad, Dan Wilkins, Josh Ghatak, Josh Wegman, and Jack Browne.

Round 1

Round 1: Six straight receivers to start the first round seems a little excessive, even for a PPR draft, but that's the world we're living in with Le'Veon Bell suspended for the first four games ... Speaking of the Bell suspension, Peterson is a slight surprise as the first runner off the board. However, in the first round, you're not necessarily looking for value - you want to come away with a player you believe in, and Peterson has the best fantasy track record of all the top backs.

Round 2

Round 2: Bell being selected near the top of the second round as the fifth running back is a risky move by Team Wegman. In addition to missing the first month, Bell is also coming back from a serious injury and is another off-field mistake away from missing an even bigger chunk of the season. Bell will be a wild card in many drafts, but belongs in the early third round ... I was hoping to snag Marshall in the mid-second as my WR2, but with the news of Ryan Fitzpatrick re-signing, Marshall's price is on the rise, especially in PPR.

Round 3

Round 3: Even with the Falcons talking up the idea of getting Tevin Coleman more involved in the backfield, this is still a ridiculously low price to pay for Freeman. If Coleman does take on more of a role, it will be carries, not receptions, an area where Freeman excels. The Falcons are likely to find themselves trailing often this season, and in those moments they will turn to Freeman's pass-catching abilities to help them stage comebacks. He's an excellent value in the third ... Benjamin is a very talented receiver, but I would rather have Maclin or Tate at this point in the draft. The Panthers have become a more well-rounded offense, which will reduce the need to force the ball to their top receiver.

Round 4

Round 4: After stealing Brandon Marshall one pick before me in the second round, Team Bottero throws a nail in my tire once again by selecting Reed, who is being undervalued in the fourth round. Rob Gronkowski outscored Reed overall last season, but he also played one more game. Reed actually had a higher fantasy points-per-game average in PPR leagues (17.4 to 17.0) ... With Reed gone, I went with the PPR assassin Woodhead as my RB1. He finished with the third-most points among running backs a year ago, and while a little regression should be expected, he's set up for a top-15 PPR season once again.

Round 5

Round 5: Everyone smartly decided to wait on QB, which turned Newton into a spectacular pick at the top of fifth round. Team Holroyd gets to roster the quarterback who helped her reach the finals of our office fantasy league last year ... Johnson is a sneaky PPR pick, since he'll see the bulk of passing-down work in Cleveland and has overall breakout potential.

Round 6

Round 6: If Newton was a good value in the fifth round, Rodgers is a league-winning pick in sixth. Team Browne was able to get two strong backs and three strong receivers, before drafting a top-two quarterback ... I was happy to scoop up Williams as my third running back. His presence on my team basically guarantees me RB1 production for the first four weeks of the year ... This is also a great spot to grab Bernard, who should be one of the faces of the PPR movement.

Round 7

Round 7: If Foster continues to impress in practice and the preseason, he might be one of the best picks of this draft. He'll have to stay healthy, of course, something his competition, Jay Ajayi, has been unable to do early in camp ... Riddick finished with the same amount of receptions as Allen Robinson and Eric Decker last season. He might not reach 80 catches again, but he's a good bet to be one of the most targeted backs in the league for the second straight year.

Round 8

Round 8: Team Bottero continues to be the bane of my existence, drafting Gordon just ahead of me. The eighth round is a good spot to take the plunge on Gordon, since it allows you to take a chance on his upside with a minimal investment ... People seem to be down on Forsett, but it's possible he picks up where he left off and continues to work as the team's lead back. He's definitely worth spending an eighth-round pick on.

Round 9

Round 9: Despite being a backup to Doug Martin, Sims ended the year 17th among fantasy running backs in PPR scoring. That efficiency will be tough to repeat, but even if he doesn't offer weekly value as a Flex option, Sims is a high-ceiling handcuff for Team Holroyd ... Steve Smith is 37 years old and returning from a major injury, Mike Wallace is on the downside of his career, and Breshad Perriman hasn't been able to get on the field due to his health. Aiken is shaping up to be the Ravens' top receiver in 2016.

Round 10

Round 10: Washington and Powell are savvy PPR selections, since both are expected to be significant players in the passing game. They could also take on a bigger workload if the starters in front of them are plagued by injuries or ineffectiveness ... Jennings, who very well might be the Giants' lead back this season, is falling deep into drafts due to the fear of a committee approach in New York. Beat writers seem to be under the impression Jennings will get a chance to be the frontman this year, a role he excelled in over the final four games of 2015.

Round 11

Round 11: Dorsett, Thomas, and Coates are lottery-ticket receivers, who could pay off immediately. If Coates continues to ascend, he will likely start across from Antonio Brown in one of the most prolific passing attacks in the league. Dorsett and Thomas face a little more competition, but have clear paths to production ... In part because I like the player and in part as a small measure of payback for Team Bottero, I grabbed McKinnon in this round, preventing him from securing Peterson's handcuff. Petty moves like that are what fantasy is all about.

Round 12

Round 12: Team Wegman is rolling the dice that Romo will remain upright this season. The Cowboys are making a similar gamble ... Normally I wouldn't take a second tight end, but with Green's ankle casting a bit of doubt on his availability, I elected to draft Allen. Both players have a solid shot to be TE1s this season and hold top-five upside at the position.

Round 13

Round 13: Sproles is a 33-year-old running back, but he will factor into the Eagles' backfield as a pass-catcher and is a quality pick this late in the draft ... Ebron is a nice option for Team Ghatak to pair with an aging Gates, while Tye has proven to be one of Eli Manning's favorite targets, making him a decent fill-in for Team Browne until Eifert is fully healthy.

Round 14