Adrian Peterson, Matt Forte, Marshawn Lynch, Edgerrin James, Jerome Bettis, Joseph Addai, Maurice Jones-Drew, Warrick Dunn, Corey Dillon, Marshall Faulk, Kevin Smith. What do the players on this list have in common? Stumped?
Fantasy Football Draft Strategies
The TLDR version goes like this, everyone else please see the articles below. Draft at least 3 running backs and 4 wide receivers before the draft is complete. Look for quarterbacks in the middle rounds then draft a tight end after you have RB, WR and QB spoken for. With your first pick a general rule of thumb that works in most leagues is to draft one of the top-5 running backs followed by one of the top-5 wide receivers. Obviously I recommend using our cheat sheets.
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Knowledge is power and preparation is key. The articles below will help new comers and vets get one step closer to that league championship.
The Draft Day Conundrum: Average Draft Position
Today I was doing some mock drafts to prepare myself for the fantasy football season and one peticular draft’s chat made me laugh. Let me set the mood for you. The draft has just begun and the first four players off the board are Adrian Peterson, Maurice Jones-Drew, Matt Forte and Michael Turner. For the […]
Five Things You Shouldn’t Do At Your Fantasy Football Draft
Think I’m crazy for planning my fantasy football draft strategies and it’s not even April? We are at the tail end of free agency and still several weeks from the NFL Draft, but it’s never EVER too early to make suggestions regarding your fantasy football draft. The big-named free agents like Vincent Jackson and Peyton […]
Don’t Be In A Rush To Draft Your Running Backs
If you began playing fantasy football anywhere from three seasons ago, to as far back as the 90’s, at some point you almost assuredly subscribed to the strategy of selecting RBs with each of your first two draft picks. Some owners even used three of their first four picks to quickly build their stable of […]
Seven Overvalued Wide Receivers to Avoid in 2012 Fantasy Drafts
There are few scenarios that lead to players being overrated on fantasy boards. A player could trade on a big name and big talent, leading fantasy owners to forget his crappy situation. A player could capitalize on a late-season run, creating a highlight reel that overshadows the inconsistency he displayed over the course of the […]