Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden He Won $2 MILLION Playing Fantasy Football (Best Ball Mania Breakdown)
Jan 14, 2026
In this enlightening conversation, Sam Sherman, the $2 million Best Ball Mania winner and fantasy football strategist, shares insights from his triumphant season. He discusses his winning roster’s balanced construction and the importance of a three-quarterback strategy for maximizing points. Sam emphasizes stacking quarterbacks with pass-catchers for greater playoff potential and highlights undervalued running backs. He also reveals his future plans in fantasy content creation, balancing between full-time and part-time commitments. Don't miss his tips on rookie value and the yin-yang drafting approach!
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Quiet Celebration After The Win
- Sam Sherman celebrated quietly with his dad and fiancee, champagne and an ice cream sundae after winning $2M.
- He livestreamed the nail-biting finale and stayed up until 2–3 a.m. celebrating with family.
Draft For Balance, Avoid Diminishing Returns
- Do prioritize balanced roster construction to avoid diminishing returns from one overpriced position.
- Spread draft capital across QBs, RBs, WRs, and TE instead of overloading one spot early.
QBs Carry More Value In Best Ball
- Quarterbacks add far more raw points in best ball than tight ends, so their value rises.
- Best ball removes waiver fixes, making QB depth and durability more critical than redraft.