Whether you’re considering joining your first fantasy football league or have already spent several years vying with your friends for a coveted league trophy, drafting your initial players is often the most critical part of your season. Knowing which players to take, which positions to draft, and having the right fallback picks ready are just some of the hidden skills that you’ll need to win big on draft day.
While there is no magic solution to drafting a championship team, there are a few tips that you can use to put yourself in the best position possible on draft day. They include:
• Running backs are key – If you have the opportunity, draft strong running backs first. The point structure in most leagues favors this position the most.
• Don’t play favorites – Don’t choose players just because they are on your favorite team or for other sentimental reasons. This sort of bias may lead to selecting weaker players that will drag your team down.
• Go for the contract year – Players on the last year of a contract have to prove their worth to get re-signed or make an impact in free agency. Try to draft players who are at this cutoff point if your goal is to build a team that is motivated to perform.
• Do your research – Find out which players ended the last season on hot streaks, which players are recovering from injuries, and which players are injury-prone. Knowing these factors can be crucial during the draft and during any trades immediately after.
• Stay away from rookies – While occasionally a rookie player will make a big splash, green players typically have a hard time excelling in the NFL, which is much faster and favors different play styles than college football. As a general rule, avoid rookie players unless absolutely necessary.
Armed with these tips and a little savvy, you should be able to come away from your draft with a solid squad. From there, you will hopefully be able to manage your fantasy team to a championship right from your apartment in Lady Lake, FL. For information about The Quarters Apartment Homes, our available apartment units, or our many community amenities, please call our leasing office or fill out a contact us form today.
