The order in which you draft in fantasy football can have a significant impact on your teams success. Here are some tips and strategies to consider:
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First five rounds: Plan to leave the first five rounds with a minimum of two running backs, ideally three or four. In general, running backs and wide receivers are the most valuable positions to draft early on.
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Later rounds: Wait until the last few rounds to select your defense/special teams squad and kicker, as scoring is more consistent across these positions and quality choices are easier to find later in the draft. In later rounds, take a gamble on high-upside players that you think might have a breakout season.
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Draft position: The best draft position depends on the league format and scoring rules. In a 12-team PPR league, the best draft position is the number 7 pick, while in a 12-team half-PPR league, the best draft position is the number 1 pick. However, its important to be flexible and adjust your strategy based on how the draft is unfolding.
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Quarterbacks: Quarterbacks are important, but not as important as running backs and wide receivers in fantasy football. Its generally recommended to wait until the third round or later to draft a quarterback.
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Defense/special teams and kicker: Wait until the last few rounds to select your defense/special teams squad and kicker, as scoring is more consistent across these positions and quality choices are easier to find later in the draft.
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Draft order: The best or "fairest" way to pick your fantasy draft order is random. Some fun ways to determine draft order include participating in mock NFL combine drills, a mini-golf tournament, or a beer olympics.
In summary, the best order to draft in fantasy football depends on the league format and scoring rules. Its generally recommended to draft running backs and wide receivers early on, wait until later rounds to select your defense/special teams and kicker, and be flexible in adjusting your strategy based on how the draft is unfolding.