Fantasy Football Tips

Master the art of fantasy football with proven strategies, expert tips, and winning tactics. From draft day to championship week, we've got you covered.

🟢 Beginner Friendly
🟡 Intermediate Level
🔴 Advanced Strategy
15min
Weekly time investment for success
73%
Win rate of active managers
$200
Average FAAB budget per season
Week 3
Best time for breakout pickups

Master Every Aspect of Fantasy Football

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🎯 Draft Strategy

Don't Lock Into Rigid Strategies

Beginner

Be flexible during your draft. Let the draft come to you rather than forcing a predetermined plan.

Avoid Recency Bias

Intermediate

Don't overvalue players based on their last few games. Look at full-season trends and projections.

Target High-Volume Players

Advanced

Prioritize players who get consistent touches and targets over boom-or-bust options early in drafts.

Stream Defenses and Kickers

Beginner

Don't draft these positions early. Stream based on matchups throughout the season.

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📈 Waiver Wire Mastery

Be Aggressive Early Season

Intermediate

Use your FAAB budget aggressively in the first few weeks when breakout players emerge.

Monitor Target Share

Advanced

Look for players with increasing target share, even if they haven't produced big numbers yet.

Handcuff Your RBs

Beginner

Prioritize picking up backup RBs for your star players, especially injury-prone ones.

Drop Kickers for Extra Roster Spots

Advanced

Drop your kicker during the week to hold extra players, then pick up a kicker before games.

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🔄 Trade Tactics

Buy Low, Sell High

Intermediate

Target underperforming stars after bad weeks and trade away overperforming players.

Package Deals Work

Beginner

Combine multiple decent players to get one elite player. Quality over quantity.

Trade Before Bye Weeks

Advanced

Move players before their bye weeks when their value is highest.

Target Playoff Schedules

Intermediate

Look at weeks 15-17 schedules when making trades. Easy matchups are valuable.

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📊 Lineup Management

Start Your Studs

Beginner

Don't overthink it. Start your best players regardless of matchups most of the time.

Weather Matters

Intermediate

Check weather reports for outdoor games. Wind affects passing games more than rain.

Monitor Snap Counts

Advanced

Players with increasing snap counts are often due for increased production.

Thursday Night Caution

Intermediate

Be cautious starting players in Thursday night games due to short rest and unpredictable outcomes.

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🏆 Championship Mindset

Plan for Playoffs

Advanced

Make moves with weeks 15-17 in mind. Regular season success means nothing without playoff wins.

Diversify Your Risk

Intermediate

Don't have too many players from the same team or bye week. Spread out your risk.

Stay Active All Season

Beginner

The most active managers win more often. Check waivers, make trades, and optimize lineups weekly.

Trust Your Research

Advanced

Don't second-guess yourself based on gut feelings. Stick to your research and analysis.

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🔍 Research & Analysis

Follow Beat Reporters

Intermediate

Team beat reporters often have the best injury and depth chart information.

Red Zone Targets Matter

Advanced

Players with high red zone target share are more likely to score touchdowns.

Check Snap Counts Weekly

Advanced

Rising snap counts often predict increased fantasy production before it shows up in stats.

Use Multiple Sources

Beginner

Don't rely on just one expert or website. Aggregate information from multiple sources.

Your Weekly Fantasy Football Checklist

📅 Tuesday - Wednesday

1
Review Waiver Wire
Check for breakout players and injury replacements
2
Submit Waiver Claims
Prioritize your claims and set appropriate FAAB bids
3
Check Injury Reports
Monitor your players' health status

📅 Thursday - Sunday

1
Set Your Lineup
Make start/sit decisions based on matchups
2
Check Weather
Monitor weather conditions for outdoor games
3
Monitor Inactives
Check 90 minutes before kickoff for inactive players

📅 Monday - Tuesday

1
Review Results
Analyze your lineup decisions and player performances
2
Plan Trades
Identify buy-low and sell-high opportunities
3
Research Next Week
Look ahead at matchups and potential waiver targets

🏆 Playoff Prep

1
Analyze Schedules
Focus on weeks 15-17 matchups for playoff players
2
Stash Handcuffs
Prioritize backup RBs for playoff-bound teams
3
Secure Depth
Build bench depth for injury insurance

Avoid These Common Mistakes

Drafting a QB Too Early

QBs are deep and replaceable. Focus on RB and WR in early rounds where scarcity matters more.

Ignoring Bye Weeks

Don't draft multiple players with the same bye week early. It creates unnecessary lineup holes.

Chasing Last Week's Points

Don't overreact to one good or bad week. Look at trends and underlying metrics instead.

Ready to Dominate Your League?

Apply these strategies and start building your championship team. Don't forget to give your team a legendary name to match your winning performance!