Playing fantasy sports has increased exponentially in popularity over the past 10 years. This can be traced to the Federal Government's decision to declare participating in fantasy leagues for cash prizes to be perfectly legal. As the NFL season approaches, prospective managers are honing their skills and planning their draft strategies. Given that skill levels may vary from one manager to the next, it would seem some fantasy football draft advice would be in order to try and even the playing field a little.
1. Understanding the Leagues Rules and Scoring Format - It is imperative for each manager to read and understand the leagues rules and scoring format. Generally, each league will put a little extra emphasis on a particular position's scoring …show more content…
Online Mock Drafts - If a manager has the time, it would be very beneficial to participate in a few mock drafts offered through online fantasy sports sites. The mock drafts can provide some insight as to where certain players may go in the draft or what value they might carry in an auction format.
4. Draft to the Scoring Format - As indicated above, a league's scoring parameters are the best guide to use when drafting a team. If significant points are awarded for yardage, players who touch the ball the most will carry the most value. If number of catches is an important category, possession type receivers, including running backs, might carry as much if not more value than those receivers who score touchdowns. The point is that each manager needs to understand the scoring in order to pick the best team possible.
5. Diamonds in the Rough - Most fantasy football leagues are won by the managers who draft players in the later rounds that deliver results far exceeding projections. The best way to find these types of players is to look at least year's last six games and see if any players began making great improvements in their performance. These are the types of players who will continue to improve going into the new
1. Understanding the Leagues Rules and Scoring Format - It is imperative for each manager to read and understand the leagues rules and scoring format. Generally, each league will put a little extra emphasis on a particular position's scoring …show more content…
Online Mock Drafts - If a manager has the time, it would be very beneficial to participate in a few mock drafts offered through online fantasy sports sites. The mock drafts can provide some insight as to where certain players may go in the draft or what value they might carry in an auction format.
4. Draft to the Scoring Format - As indicated above, a league's scoring parameters are the best guide to use when drafting a team. If significant points are awarded for yardage, players who touch the ball the most will carry the most value. If number of catches is an important category, possession type receivers, including running backs, might carry as much if not more value than those receivers who score touchdowns. The point is that each manager needs to understand the scoring in order to pick the best team possible.
5. Diamonds in the Rough - Most fantasy football leagues are won by the managers who draft players in the later rounds that deliver results far exceeding projections. The best way to find these types of players is to look at least year's last six games and see if any players began making great improvements in their performance. These are the types of players who will continue to improve going into the new