Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz Fantasy Football Experts Show You How to Draft in 2025
Sep 1, 2025
In this discussion, Ian Hartitz welcomes Dwain McFarland, a fantasy football expert known for his data-driven analyses. They unpack live drafting strategies from the 1.06 spot, diving into what players excite them the most and which ones to avoid. The duo emphasizes adapting draft strategies to the league's platform and explore the nuances of selecting elite running backs and flexible quarterbacks. With a blend of insights and practical tips, they navigate the complex landscape of player selection for the upcoming season.
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Live RT Sports Draft Recap
- Ian and Dwain recapped recording a previous live DraftKings RT Sports draft for $500k.
- They used the recording to cut up picks and discuss strategy for listeners.
Draft From The Middle
- Pick from the middle to read positional runs and capture value on both turns.
- Use the mid-slot to react to QB, TE, or RB runs instead of forcing early choices.
This Room Goes RB‑Heavy
- Real-time Sports rooms trend heavy toward running backs early in many drafts.
- That pattern makes pairing two RBs early a viable strategy in this specific site format.