Football season is sort of here. If you want to win this season’s fantasy league competition and dominate the league, you need to start planning your draft strategy now. We have the tips you need to take the trophy this year.
Planning a draft
Drafts can sneak up on you. Don’t get lost in a busy schedule and forget to make time ahead of time so you can be quick and versatile for the day.
Use a cheat sheet
This is not highschool: The cheat sheet is completely fine. Your cheat sheet should keep players broken auction value and overall rating. Coordinate them according to position. In addition to this general information, you might consider including:
- Goodbye week information
- Overall draft grade
- Position rating
- The scoring rules and rosters of your league
Consider dummy drafts
A number of sites offer you the opportunity to take part in mock drafts. Doing so can help prepare you for the real thing.
Stay calm
A critical mistake many fantasy league players make is falling in love with a certain player. They can even draft selections based on college, home team bias, or simply the general view of the player. Don’t let your heart go with your head: Always consider why you can No want players.
Use fantasy custom player ratings
The NFL depth chart is great, but playing the field in the NFL is not quite the same as playing a fantasy league. You are far better off with a good set fantasy football players ranking.
First round strategy
In fantasy leagues, the first round is to find an amazing running back or wide receiver. This is a money position, so do not make any sacrifices here even although you can get a big name quarterback. For the 2019/2020 season, you should aim for these defenders:
- Ezekiel Elliott
- David Johnson
- Saquon Barkley
- Le’Veon Bell
- Christian McCaffrey
There are some other good names in there as well, but if you are new to drafts this is a good place to start. For wide receivers, names to look out for are:
- Julio Jones
- Davante Adams
- DeAndre Hopkins
- Michael Thomas
- A.J. Green
Second round strategy
You can go a different way here. If a top quarterback is available, it is certainly worth trying to snatch. But most people find that the second round is better used as a chance to grab an amazing running back or wide receiver to increase your chances of making points. In addition to the names listed above, consider these running backs:
- Alvin Kamara
- Melvin Gordon
- Joe Mixon
- Dalvin Cook
- Aaron Jones
If you are looking at wide receivers and missed out on all the first-round picks, here are some other solid choices:
- Odel Beckham
- JuJu Smith-Schuster
- Keenan Allen
- Mike Evans
- Ty Hilton
Third round strategy
At this point, you will want to continue to focus on your expert position, but if you manage to grab some good wide receivers and running backs the first two rounds, picking a quarterback here can be a smart play. However, consider waiting your quarterback until the fourth round, if you have an opportunity to get two top-tier running backs or wide receivers.
Fourth round strategy
This is the round where you want to grab your quarterback. If you have already picked one and are proud of your RB and WR choices, consider taking the tight end here. remember it this is a really tough position, meaning it is only worth exercising your picks if you can get your hands on one of the top names. Look for:
- Chris Herndon
- Mark Andrews
- Greg Olsen
- OJ Howard
- Eric Ebron
Finish
As you move on to the next round, fill out your base roster and then load it up with fullbacks and receivers. Just ensure you have solid guys in all your key positions before you use this pick to hit long range and lower ranked players who maybe have a breakout year.
