Establish The Run Fantasy Football How To Beat Playoffs Only Best Ball In 2025 with Adam Levitan and Justin Herzig (Episode 946)
Dec 11, 2025
Justin Herzig, a fantasy football analyst and best-ball specialist, joins to discuss strategies for the high-stakes playoff-only best ball format. They break down the importance of building a team that can not only advance through playoffs but also win the critical Super Bowl round. Key topics include the balancing act of risk in roster construction, the value of targeting two-team combos, and the nuances of selecting tight ends in this unique format. Justin emphasizes the need for flexibility as NFL dynamics shift while drafting.
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Build Teams That Can Win The Final
- Build teams that can actually win the Super Bowl round by ensuring you can field the required positions each week.
- Draft extra depth so best-ball scoring can pick your top weekly combos and cover variability.
Uniqueness Multiplies Prize Value
- Large final fields (e.g., 816 entries) create high tie risk and reward uniqueness for solo wins.
- Choosing underdrafted pieces can convert a shared big result into a solo $1M payout.
Win Round One With Single Big Scores
- Prioritize scoring big in Round One because most contests advance only 1-of-6 teams per group.
- Consider targeting high-ceiling players or one-off pieces that can produce the single big week needed to advance.