Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz How to Build a Winning Draft Strategy in Fantasy Football | Talk Data to Me
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Aug 22, 2025 JJ Zachariason, a fantasy football analyst and author, joins Dwain McFarland to share essential strategies for building a winning draft. They delve into the importance of understanding positional supply and demand, the 'hero RB' approach, and effective allocation of draft capital. Zachariason emphasizes recognizing player archetypes that can lead to breakout success. The duo also discusses navigating rookie ADP and the value of targeting versatile players to enhance team performance. Tune in for actionable insights that will elevate your fantasy football game!
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Drafting While Sick — Fields Pick
- JJ Zachariason once made a draft pick while very ill, choosing Justin Fields in a superflex.
- He uses that story to show dedication and the reality of real drafts.
Default To A Hero-RB Build
- Use a hero-RB approach as a default safe strategy when building season-long rosters.
- Prioritize an early elite running back to anchor your team and shape later roster construction.
Let Roster Slots Drive Value
- Draft decisions should center on roster requirements, not just scoring format.
- Starting more of a position increases demand and changes how you should value that position.