The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Do You Have to Max Enter?
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Jul 16, 2025 David Kitchen, COO of Late Round Fantasy Football and a former DraftKings Pro, shares his expert insights on best ball drafting. He discusses the ever-evolving fantasy football landscape with a focus on elite tight ends and team strategies. The conversation dives into drafting flexibility, tackling the quarterback market, and the crucial role of adaptability in building winning teams. Kitchen also analyzes standout players like Calvin Ridley and Chris Olave, providing valuable tips for both casual and high-volume drafters.
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Stack Third Tight End Wisely
- When drafting three tight ends, pick later tight ends that stack with one of your quarterbacks.
- This provides security and correlation despite using multiple tight end spots.
Vicious Quarterback ADP Cycle
- The quarterback ADP inflation is driven by forced reaching and reactive drafting.
- This creates a vicious cycle where quarterbacks get drafted earlier due to rising ADP, increasing market pressure.
Best Ball Follows DFS Growth
- Despite advanced tools and large contest fields, winning big with few entries remains possible.
- Best ball is following DFS’s evolution but continues to grow even bigger in popularity.