12/21/2023 0 Comments Opposite of helium![]() I often tell people to ignore overall rankings, even though we get asked about them constantly. There is one strategy that holds true no matter when you draft: positional value. So, instead of drafting the also-rans of fantasy, draft high-end backup running backs, wide receivers who could take off if one or two things break right, etc. But there is no value in a player who may reach double-digits maybe one or two times a year and doesn’t even have a path to greatness with an injury, etc. Yes, there is value in an RB3/4 or WR4 who you will need to start some weeks and even put in for a great matchup over a fringe starter. Don’t waste your time with replacement-level players, who you could find every week on waivers. If you have the thought, “At least he’ll be a decent bye-week option,” you’re wasting value and reducing your upside. Second, too many managers waste their bench. You need to adapt to every draft, and trying to plan your roster goals ahead of time could burn you. You might find a league overpaying for the top 10 running backs, another auction might flatten the wide receiver prices with none nearing $50 but all of the WR3/4s hitting double-digits when everyone realizes the good ones are all unavailable. People want to know if they should allocate a specific amount to a position - for instance, “Grab two running backs for $50 each.” Auctions are even more volatile than snakes. If I say go RB-RB-WR-WR and then, after that, go “BPA” (Best player available), that could overlook values, as well. If I tell you to take a running back first, and the best wide receiver falls to 1.10 (the 10th pick in the first round), the wise pick is the receiver. Too often, I see people ask, “Who should I take 10th?” or “Should I start RB-WR-RB?” The problem is that no matter how well you think you know your league, you never know how the draft will go. First, don’t go in with a preset strategy. ![]() Whether you’re doing a snake (where you pick in order, then the rounds reverse) or an auction (you have a budget to obtain a certain amount of players and fate is in your hands), a few rules apply to everyone. Obviously the newbies may benefit most here, but even the most grizzled fantasy veteran can take something away to help improve your league setup or even your chances of winning. I’ve put together what is basically an encyclopedia of knowledge for fantasy players of all shapes and sizes. It’s fun, it’s challenging, and you even get to name your team - and be as tame or NC-17-ey as you like! You don’t get that brand of freedom with Cribbage. So you want to play fantasy football? Awesome.
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