Establish the Edge Fantasy Football Home League Auction Strategy
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Aug 12, 2025 Dive into the art of auction drafting for home leagues! Discover effective strategies that differentiate keeper from non-keeper formats. Learn how to assess player values and manage your budget wisely. Mike shares insights on avoiding common pitfalls in auction drafts, ensuring you’re well-prepared for your league. Tune in for tips on targeting budget-friendly players and planning for auction success!
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Auctions Require Different Thinking Than Snakes
- Auction leagues give more theoretical control but require different decision-making than snakes or best ball.
- Mike Leone warns value-hunting alone won't win auctions because roster construction and dynamics matter.
Don't Blindly Chase Printed Values
- Avoid rigidly trying to buy every player below your printed value in an auction.
- Focus on how money spent builds a cohesive, usable roster rather than chasing isolated dollar value.
Why Best Ball Value Logic Doesn't Equal Auction Logic
- Best ball and auction markets behave very differently, so strategies don't transfer directly.
- Best ball's sharper ADP and waiver effects make pure value capture more effective there than in auctions.