Auction Brief with Drew Davenport Three Big Fantasy Lessons from 2024; Scott Pianowski from Yahoo Sports
Jun 12, 2025
Scott Pianowski, a FSWA Hall of Fame member and Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst, shares his expert insights on fantasy football trends and strategies. He discusses the impact of recent coaching changes on player performance, notably for Baker Mayfield and Jerry Jeudy. Scott also dives into adaptive auction strategies, responding to shifting running back dynamics and injury trends. With a focus on identifying mispriced players, he emphasizes the importance of drafting wisdom and collective insights for successful fantasy seasons.
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Respect Wisdom of the Masses
- Respect the wisdom of the masses in fantasy football player analysis because it's generally accurate.
- Lean into common consensus for your core picks and find points of differentiation for added value.
Have Reason Then Commit
- Have clear, valid reasons for drafting players and then commit fully to those decisions.
- Conviction in your picks, especially when differing from the consensus, is where fantasy profits are found.
Elite Players Do Elite Things
- Elite players typically overcome most situational obstacles to produce top fantasy results.
- Focus drafting on elite talent rather than overanalyzing environment to improve outcomes.