Establish the Edge Fantasy Football How to Craft Hand-Built Lineups 101
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Sep 24, 2025 Discover the secrets to crafting hand-built DFS lineups with expert insights on managing small portfolios. Learn how to smartly utilize Solver sims without getting overwhelmed by them. Explore the art of fading the chalk while building leveraged lineups. Mike discusses the importance of contest selection based on slate edges and offers strategies for diversifying lineups while maintaining a clear edge. Uncover the balance between hedging and going all-in to maximize your chances of success in fantasy football.
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Use Tools, But Choose Lineups
- Use an optimizer or sims to generate ideas but still handpick your final lineups deliberately.
- Avoid treating optimizer output as the final product; choose lineups that match your intent.
Adjust Pool Size To The Slate
- Tailor the size of your player pool to the specific slate instead of using one static depth every week.
- Let strong stacks and contest structure drive how many players you include per position.
When Stacks Align Perfectly
- Mike described a week where three clear stacks fit perfectly into his contests and naturally diversified his exposures.
- That rare alignment made lineup construction simple and efficient.