If you’re the average fantasy football player, perhaps you subscribe to the theory of loading up on running backs in the early rounds, and there is some merit to that line of thinking. After all, the running back position is the meat and potatoes of your lineup. But if you want an edge on your competition, it’s not as simple as taking a running back in each of the first two rounds, and a backup within the next three rounds with a QB or WR somewhere in between.

In a previous article, I touched on some of the Dos and Don’ts of a successful fantasy football enthusiast, but now, I’d like to look deeper at the league draft itself. It’s not impossible to recover from a poor draft, but getting out of the gate with a strong team makes it that much simpler to compete for your league crown. Read more...