The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Becoming a Best Ball Bro: A Quick Recap Episode?
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Jul 2, 2025 Join Pat Corain, an expert in DraftKings strategies, Neil Orfield, a seasoned DFS player and Millie winner, and Liam Murphy, a best ball champion, as they delve into the intricate world of fantasy football drafting. They discuss effective zero RB strategies and the art of player stacking, particularly pairing quarterbacks with their pass catchers. The trio highlights adapting to draft dynamics, leveraging recency bias, and making confident decisions when tackling late-round picks. Get ready to optimize your drafting game!
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Balanced Drafting Strategy
- Pat Corain described drafting balanced teams with early picks in both running back and wide receiver to maintain strength at both positions.
- He shared building teams with four RBs and four WRs through early rounds, then filling out depth at receiver later.
Prefer Fast Drafts for Focus
- Pat Corain advised favoring fast drafts over slow drafts to stay more dialed-in and aware of team needs and draft movements.
- He mentioned slow drafts may cause you to lose track of your squad, leading to less optimal picks.
Value of Extra Draft Rounds
- The extra two rounds on DraftKings enable taking more quarterbacks and tight ends, allowing innovative builds like three QBs or four TEs.
- Late rounds become ideal for speculative picks with big upside to boost tournament ceiling.