Hosts discuss draft strategies, evolution of fantasy football strategy, partnerships and ads, pros and cons of draft slots and zero RB strategy. They explore drafting multiple running backs early, value and risk of drafting running backs, and share tips for a main event draft.
Running backs are more valuable than ever in fantasy football drafts due to the higher scoring potential they offer compared to other positions.
When drafting quarterbacks and tight ends in redraft leagues, it's important to identify value and optimize these positions strategically to maximize scoring potential.
Exploiting draft spots and understanding the advantages and disadvantages of different positions is crucial in roster construction, especially targeting running backs and wide receivers in rounds 3-6.
Deep dives
Draft preparation and strategy for redraft leagues
This podcast episode focuses on preparing for redraft leagues and discusses draft strategies. The hosts discuss their upcoming draft in the FFPC main event and the importance of understanding draft spots. They highlight the value of considering historical positional scoring and the new environment when evaluating players. They emphasize the need to have an evidence-based perspective and discuss tools available on the Rotoviz website. The hosts also mention the popularity of the zero RB strategy and its potential effectiveness in the current landscape.
The importance of quarterback and tight end strategy in drafts
The hosts delve into the strategy of drafting quarterbacks and tight ends in redraft leagues. They highlight the benefits of identifying value and making strategic moves to optimize these positions. The discussion touches upon the potential of selecting multiple quarterbacks late in the draft and the importance of understanding QB scoring. They also address the tight end position, emphasizing the impact of tight end scoring and the value of selecting elite options early in the draft. The hosts provide insights on building a team that maximizes scoring potential at each position.
Building a balanced roster and leveraging draft spots
The podcast explores roster construction and draft spots. The hosts discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different draft spots and how to make the most of them. They highlight the importance of exploiting strengths and mitigating weaknesses based on draft position. The conversation explores the potential benefits of rounds 3-6 for targeting running backs and wide receivers. The hosts emphasize the need for individualized strategies based on one's own draft board, and the potential value of identifying players with high upside in the later rounds.
Balancing Running Backs and Wide Receivers in Draft Strategy
The podcast episode discusses a draft strategy involving a heavy focus on running backs in the early rounds. The host proposes starting with six running backs in the first six rounds, followed by six wide receivers. The rationale behind this strategy is to take advantage of the higher scoring potential of running backs and build depth to mitigate potential injuries. The host also explores the options for quarterbacks and tight ends in the later rounds, suggesting a focus on high-upside players with low ADPs. The goal is to identify breakout candidates and secure them before the waiver wire becomes competitive. While the strategy presents some risks and potential trade-offs, it serves as a thought experiment to challenge conventional drafting approaches.
The Value of Drafting Four Quarterbacks
Another key point discussed in the podcast is the value of drafting four quarterbacks. While acknowledging that this approach may seem unconventional, the host argues that it increases the chances of obtaining a breakout star at the position. By adding more quarterbacks to the roster, the host emphasizes the importance of considering the wide range of outcomes and potential breakouts for each player. Additionally, the host highlights the opportunity cost of missing out on the right quarterback when drafting late-round players who may not contribute significantly. The podcast suggests targeting undervalued quarterbacks like Desmond Ritter, Kenny Pickett, and Sam Howell, who could provide significant upside and production if they meet or exceed expectations.
Never before has the fantasy football draft landscape looked like it does now. Running Backs are the best selection in many rounds, with options like Breece Hall, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Travis Etienne, but should you draft them? Shawn Siegele asks how heavy is Colm Kelly willing to go at RBs in the early rounds and discusses their late-round quarterback and tight-end draft plans. They also reveal their FFPC Main Event draft slot.
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