The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Embrace the Chaos?
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Jul 23, 2025 Adam Levitan, an analyst at Establish the Run and former Roto World and DraftKings employee, joins the discussion to dive deep into the world of best ball fantasy football. They tackle the impact of player suspensions on drafting strategies, especially for rising stars like Rashee Rice. Levitan shares his insights on elite tight ends, effective stacking techniques, and the thrill of navigating chaotic draft environments. The conversation blends strategy with humor, making for an engaging exploration of what it takes to succeed in fantasy football.
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Suspension Lowers Rice's Draft Value
- Rasheed Rice's suspension affects draft equity as he now falls to a later round.
- Early season suspensions matter since they impact market value and team construction.
Chaos Creates Draft Edge
- Other players' draft mistakes create expected value for savvy drafters.
- Embrace chaotic draft rooms instead of complaining about early picks and ADP deviations.
Exploit Late Rd RB and TE Value
- Use the 20-round DraftKings format to take more late-round running backs and tight ends with upside.
- Opt to draft quarterbacks earlier, knowing tight ends can be punted late if needed.