Sports Gambling Podcast NFL Playoff Best Ball Draft 1.0 (Ep. 2464)
Dec 31, 2025
Cody Zeeb, a contributor from the NASCAR Gambling Podcast, joins Sean Green and Ryan Kramer to dive into NFL playoff best ball drafting strategies. They explore the value of players like Drake Maye and the dynamics of the Underdog Gauntlet format. Discussions heat up around drafting quarterbacks, stacking Super Bowl teams, and analyzing roster strategies. Cody shares insights from his fantasy league experiences and how those decisions impacted his playoffs. Expect a mix of expert picks and lively debates throughout!
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Stack Your Super Bowl Teams
- Stack players from your two Super Bowl teams to maximize upside in playoff-best-ball formats.
- Sprinkle other players to survive each round and increase chances to advance week-to-week.
Ensure Your QB Plays Week 1
- Prioritize quarterbacks who will actually play in Week 1 for gauntlet formats requiring active QBs each round.
- Avoid relying solely on a QB that might have a bye or be rested during early rounds.
Family League Management Misstep
- Cody managed multiple fantasy leagues and got Sean's family into the playoffs but lost in the divisional round.
- The loss stemmed from lineup decisions like starting David Montgomery over Jalen Warren.