The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Becoming a Best Ball Bro: How Important Is Uniqueness?
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Jun 11, 2025 Liam Murphy, owner of BeatBestBall.com and multiple champion in best ball formats, joins the discussion with insights on quarterback strategies and the value of lineup uniqueness. He emphasizes the critical balance in preparing for key weeks while leveraging under-the-radar players for drafts. The conversation also dives into drafting tactics, such as stacking players and the impact of matchups in maximizing scoring potential. Murphy shares his experiences with high-performing players and navigating market trends in fantasy football.
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Chaos in DraftKings Draft Rooms
- DraftKings best ball drafts have chaotic player selections unlike more structured platforms.
- Quarterbacks and running backs often fly off the board unexpectedly, requiring real-time draft adjustments.
Adapt Your Draft Strategy
- Embrace diversity in team builds to gain an advantage in best ball drafts.
- React to draft room trends by adjusting structures, like opting for more running backs if others overvalue them early.
Zero RB and Pass-Catcher Emphasis
- Prioritize versatile, pass-catching running backs over early-round workhorses on full PPR DraftKings.
- Avoid overpaying for early-round backs like Derrick Henry; leverage value mid-to-late round receivers.