Spike Week - Fantasy Football & Best Ball

A Best Ball Draft w/ Stacks on Stacks on Stacks

May 15, 2025
Dive into NFL schedule drop day chaos as the hosts draft a Best Ball team for a massive prize. They share smart strategies for player selection, spotlighting the significance of wide receivers and underrated late-round gems. Discover the art of stacking players for optimal success, including innovative methods for secondary stacking without a quarterback. The discussion is light-hearted, yet deeply insightful, wrapping up with a recap of their draft picks and an invitation to join a vibrant community for more fantasy football fun.
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INSIGHT

Value of Late-Round RBs

  • Late-round running backs have a better chance to luck into big weeks than early-round stars at other positions.
  • Drafting more running backs increases your chances of hitting a breakout player in best ball formats.
ANECDOTE

Stacking Trey McBride Example

  • Erik drafted Trey McBride, AJ Brown, and Trey Hice together to explore stacking lesser-recognized players.
  • He wants to leverage these picks based on insights from draft rewind data for playoff success.
INSIGHT

Hidden WR Value in 49ers

  • Jawan Jennings may be the best wide receiver on the 49ers despite being overlooked.
  • Injuries shifted opportunity, revealing unexpected WR value on that team.
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