The 2020 Fantasy Football season is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about your draft strategy. With so many different approaches to drafting, it can be tough to know where to start.
Here are some of the best draft strategies for 2020:
Zero RB
This strategy involves drafting a few high-end wide receivers and tight ends early, and waiting until later rounds to fill out your running back positions. The goal is to acquire a high-scoring receiving corps, sacrificing early-round draft capital on running backs.
Pros
- Higher Scoring Potential: This strategy aims to capitalize on the high scoring potential of top-tier receivers.
- Flexibility: This strategy gives you more flexibility to adapt to the changing landscape of the season, as you can easily swap out players based on their performances.
Cons
- Risk: You're relying on the performance of your receivers, and if they struggle, you'll be in a tough spot.
- Depth: This strategy could leave you with less depth at the running back position, making it difficult to recover from injuries.
The "All-Star" Strategy
With this strategy, you focus on grabbing all the top-rated players at each position. This is a high-risk, high-reward strategy that's ideal if you're confident in your scouting abilities.
Pros
- Strong Foundation: You'll have a strong core of star players that you can rely on.
- Guaranteed Production: You'll likely have a guaranteed source of points from your star players,
Cons
- Expensive: This strategy can be very expensive, leaving you with few late-round picks.
- Limited Flexibility: This strategy can leave you with less flexibility to adapt to the changing landscape of the season.
The "Balance" Strategy
This strategy is based on taking a balanced approach, drafting a mix of top players and value picks at each position. This is a more conservative strategy that aims to create a well-rounded team.
Pros
- Consistency: This strategy aims for consistency, ensuring you have solid options at every position.
- Versatility: You'll be able to adapt your lineup to any situation.
Cons
- Less Potential: You may not have as much upside as other strategies.
- Missing out on stars: You may miss out on grabbing a few of the elite players.
How to Choose a Strategy
The best draft strategy for you will depend on your league settings, your drafting style, and your overall approach to fantasy football.
Here are some tips for choosing a strategy:
- Consider your league settings: Some league settings, such as PPR or standard scoring, might favor certain strategies over others.
- Know your drafting style: Are you a risk-taker or a conservative drafter? This will influence the strategy that you choose.
- Be flexible: No matter what strategy you choose, be willing to adjust based on what happens during the draft.
The best way to learn about different draft strategies is to experiment and see what works best for you. Good luck with your 2020 Fantasy Football Draft!