The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Becoming a Best Ball Bro: How Many Quarterbacks Are Optimal?
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Jun 25, 2025 
Mike Leone from Establish The Run shares his analytical insights into best ball fantasy strategies. He explores the evolving quarterback landscape, emphasizing the importance of adapting drafting strategies based on average draft position (ADP). Leone discusses the optimal selection of elite tight ends and the ideal timing for quarterback picks. He also highlights the significance of game stacking and how to navigate roster construction effectively for playoff success. Listeners will gain valuable tips to enhance their fantasy football game.
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Draft Wide Receivers Early
- DraftKings' full PPR scoring boosts pass catchers, so draft wide receivers earlier than running backs.
- Avoid overdrafting non-pass-catching backs early due to high opportunity cost and lower consistency.
Embrace Three QBs and TEs
- In 20-round drafts, prioritize drafting three quarterbacks and three tight ends by default.
- Extra rounds allow room for a third QB or fourth TE, offering safer and more flexible roster construction.
Be Flexible with Roster Builds
- Optimal roster builds should adapt based on draft flow and available value, not fixed templates.
- Flexibility in drafting allows unique, high-upside lineups rather than rigid, pre-planned constructions.