How To Beat DraftKings NFL Best Ball In 2025 (Episode 867 with Adam Levitan, Justin Herzig, Mike Leone)

May 29, 2025

Adam Levitan is joined by fantasy football analysts Mike Leone and Justin Herzig. They delve into the nuances of DraftKings NFL Best Ball, emphasizing the unique strategies required compared to other platforms. The discussion includes the heightened value of pass catchers, the diminished importance of rushing quarterbacks, and the role of rookies in lineups. They also cover optimal roster construction and why stacking may be less crucial on DraftKings. Valuable insights for navigating the 2025 fantasy landscape!

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INSIGHT

Zero/Hero RB Value on DraftKings

Zero and Hero RB strategies are more viable on DraftKings due to full PPR and yardage bonuses.
Wide receivers and tight ends separate more in scoring, making early WR-heavy drafts appealing.

ADVICE

Value Volume Pass Catchers

Target volume pass catchers who rack up receptions and yards for more consistent points.
Avoid overloading on low-upside late wide receivers and focus on upside for breakouts and rookies.

ADVICE

Hammer Wide Receivers Early

Aim for about eight wide receivers on DraftKings with six taken in early rounds.
Consider drafting 3 QBs, 6-7 RBs, 8 WRs, and 3 TEs as a base roster construction.

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Adam Levitan, Justin Herzig and Mike Leone analyze the difference between playing Best Ball on DraftKings compared to other sites across the industry and how your approach should change going into a DK draft.

In this episode, we discuss:
- How strategies from EP 867 change on DraftKings

- Why pass catchers hold more value on DK

- Why Adam isn’t reaching for rushing QBs

- How do rookies fare on DK compared to other sites?

- Is stacking still important?

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:22 - Zero/Hero RB Increased Value

6:22 - Volume Pass Catchers Get A Bump

8:22 - Hammer WR Position

10:22 - Elite TE More Valuable Strategy

14:20 - Rushing QB Have Less Value, Pocket Have More

16:21 - Drafting Three QBs

18:11 - Less Demand For Rookies on DK

22:21 - The Lesser Importance on Stacking

26:19 - Be Aware of Questionable Tags on DraftKings

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