Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz What 2025 Best Ball Taught Us About Season-Long Fantasy Football
Nov 14, 2025
In this discussion, Peter Overzet, a seasoned best ball veteran and fantasy analyst, shares invaluable insights from his extensive drafting experiences. He dives into the importance of portfolio diversity and how lessons from best ball can enhance season-long strategies. Peter reveals the concept of 'best ball brain rot' and warns against overconfidence. Additionally, he discusses rookie management and the benefits of unpredictability in team breakouts, emphasizing the need for a flexible drafting approach to maximize success.
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Why Best Ball Appeals To Experts
- Peter Overzet prefers best ball because it spans the longest time and lets him enjoy drafting throughout the year.
- He values the format's season-spanning exposure and playoff best ball opportunities.
Guest Drafts Brought Valuable Diversity
- Peter drafted with many guests and used diversity to improve his portfolio performance.
- Letting guests steer some drafts gave him varied structures and better results.
Formats Reward Different Player Profiles
- Best ball treats nearly every player as having value because teams need floors and spike games.
- Season-long formats prioritize consistent ceiling and weekly start decisions more than best ball.