Braedenstearns Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 For everybody who knows how this works, I could use some help. I was asked by a friend to join his league at like the last second. Needless to say I have never played fantasy football before. So if anyone can give some tips that would be great! ( sleeper players, which round to pick which player In, top players, etc.) And for goodness sake! Just how does this all work! My draft is soon... Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Only draft Bills players....NO ONE will see it coming. You'll be a legend. What type of scoring system is used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Football guys.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrod's Tailor Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 For everybody who knows how this works, I could use some help. I was asked by a friend to join his league at like the last second. Needless to say I have never played fantasy football before. So if anyone can give some tips that would be great! ( sleeper players, which round to pick which player In, top players, etc.) And for goodness sake! Just how does this all work! My draft is soon... Thanks guys get a good qb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Caucasian Sensation Aaron Rodgers Jordy Nelson Toby Gerhart Wes Welker Rob Gronkowski Jordan Cameron Eric Decker Danny Woodhead If you pick in the top 5, you should be able to get all of these players with ease. Represent the minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Pretty much draft as many skill positions as possible. Draft a defense at the very end and kicker after that. That's it in a nut shell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 you can never have too many kickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Philip Rivers. Good pickup in the later rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Make sure you understand the scoring rules and draft accordingly. Biggest potential variations are in how many of each position you can start each week, and also if it's a PPR (point per reception) league. If it is a PPR league, players will get some points for # of receptions, whereas non-ppr leagues just count yardage and actual scoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Prioritize the top 3 quarterbacks and the top 10 running backs. If those become quickly unavailable (ie. you draft toward the end of the first round) get yourself a couple elite WRs. If you're picking first overall, probably go with LeSean McCoy. As somebody said, go for a kicker in the last round. Defense too, unless you want to absolutely make sure you get Seattle. Some of my sleepers: Devonta Freeman, Zach Ertz, Travis Kelce, Kelvin Benjamin, Allen Robinson Oh, and if you can stomach taking Patriots, try to get Shane Vereen in the 4th round. He'll have his share of 20 point games this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) Typically choose RB's with your first and maybe even second pick unless you're drafting late in 1st round, then go either for a great QB or WR You know it's funny you mention that as I was drafting my team last week, I was getting nervous as I seemed to be selecting a high percentage of white guys. Caucasian Sensation Aaron Rodgers Jordy Nelson Toby Gerhart Wes Welker Rob Gronkowski Jordan Cameron Eric Decker Danny Woodhead If you pick in the top 5, you should be able to get all of these players with ease. Represent the minority. Edited September 1, 2014 by Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 You know it's funny you mention that as I was drafting my team last week, I was getting nervous as I seemed to be selecting a high percentage of white guys. I did it in my 4th league that I don't really care about. It'd be funny if I actually won or even did good. I misses out on Nelson, though. Trying to trade for him. Prioritize the top 3 quarterbacks and the top 10 running backs. If those become quickly unavailable (ie. you draft toward the end of the first round) get yourself a couple elite WRs. If you're picking first overall, probably go with LeSean McCoy. As somebody said, go for a kicker in the last round. Defense too, unless you want to absolutely make sure you get Seattle. Some of my sleepers: Devonta Freeman, Zach Ertz, Travis Kelce, Kelvin Benjamin, Allen Robinson Oh, and if you can stomach taking Patriots, try to get Shane Vereen in the 4th round. He'll have his share of 20 point games this season. I drafted Ertz in all my leagues. I think he's going to break out. Just a hunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Another good strategy is to focus on getting wide receivers from offenses that put up a lot of yards and points. It's often tempting to take a WR from Cleveland, Buffalo, Jacksonville, etc. because they have #1 status, but it's a safer bet to take the #2 or #3 option from Denver, Dallas, etc. Emmanuel Sanders will score more points than Sammy Watkins. I did it in my 4th league that I don't really care about. It'd be funny if I actually won or even did good. I misses out on Nelson, though. Trying to trade for him. I drafted Ertz in all my leagues. I think he's going to break out. Just a hunch. Strong chance he's the next Gronk. Some players are steering clear because the Eagles still use Celek on most downs, but Ertz is a serious red zone threat. I think he scores double digit TDs even if he doesn't break 800 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Just go with the cheat sheet. Bringing a bottle of liquor to the draft couldn't hurt. Stick to snapple yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Football guys.com That's a good place to start. Or just google "fantasy rankings". There's a million different 'big boards' on CBS & ESPN and they'll all be fairly similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Make sure you understand the scoring rules and draft accordingly. Biggest potential variations are in how many of each position you can start each week, and also if it's a PPR (point per reception) league. If it is a PPR league, players will get some points for # of receptions, whereas non-ppr leagues just count yardage and actual scoring. So Bills RB's and WR will light up a PPR league with 2 and 3 yd check downs for -2 yds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 So Bills RB's and WR will light up a PPR league with 2 and 3 yd check downs for -2 yds. Jesus, can't you take the fun out of some other thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Jesus, can't you take the fun out of some other thread? lol. I'm as optimistic as the next guy. That was totally tongue in cheek. As for fantasy, I play and the advice thus far about a good QB and when to pick kickers is spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braedenstearns Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Only draft Bills players....NO ONE will see it coming. You'll be a legend. What type of scoring system is used? Uhm.. head to head? Is that a option? Thanks all for the tips!! Appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Uhm.. head to head? Is that a option? Thanks all for the tips!! Appreciate it! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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