A standard fantasy football roster typically consists of 16 players, with 9 starters and 7 bench spots. The usual starting lineup breakdown is:

• 1 Quarterback (QB)
• 2 Running Backs (RB)
• 2 Wide Receivers (WR)
• 1 Tight End (TE)
• 1 Flex (RB/WR/TE)
• 1 Kicker (K)
• 1 Team Defense/Special Teams (D/ST)

The bench usually contains 7 players of any position to provide depth and cover for injuries or bye weeks

. Regarding how many players of each position to draft overall (including bench), a common guideline is:

• 1-2 Quarterbacks
• 4-7 Running Backs
• 4-7 Wide Receivers
• 1-2 Tight Ends
• 1 Kicker
• 1 Defense/Special Teams

This allows flexibility to cover starters and backups, especially at RB and WR, which are key positions

. In some leagues, especially superflex formats, you may want to draft more quarterbacks (2-3 or even 4) since you can start multiple QBs

. Summary:

Position| Starters| Typical Drafted Total (Starters + Bench)
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Quarterback (QB)| 1| 1-2 (more in superflex leagues)
Running Back (RB)| 2| 4-7
Wide Receiver (WR)| 2| 4-7
Tight End (TE)| 1| 1-2
Flex (RB/WR/TE)| 1| Included in RB/WR/TE totals
Kicker (K)| 1| 1
Defense/Special Teams (D/ST)| 1| 1
Bench (any)| 0| 7

This structure is standard but can vary by league rules and settings, so always check your league's specific roster requirements before drafting