ndirish1978 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Mods feel free to move this to off the wall. Hoping I can get some help from people who enjoy fantasy football to advise me on a website where I can find a cheatsheet. I jumped into a buddy's league as a favor after someone dropped out last minute and they were on the verge of cancelled rather than having an odd number. I'm not a FF savant - I follow the Bills as closely as the compression sleeve on Stevenson's leg but I don't care about parsing stats for most other teams other than watching them before we play them. Anything you could send me would be greatly appreciated as I am now pairing ignorance with a fairly unhealthy competitive drive. Thanks board! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I'll leave it right here for maximum exposure for 5 hours and hope you get some help. 🤞 1 1 2 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forward Progress Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Sign up for The Athletic. They have a cheat sheet that downloads into Excel that works really well. Then you can enjoy The Athletic all year - it’s the only sports content that I’m willing to pay for. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Fantasy leagues are rarely won on draft day. It’s the waiver wire that separates the men from boys. I’m teasing a little. You can find all kinda rankings, it depends on the league. What site is it on? Is it a ppr league? Idp? All those factor into rankings by round 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Forward Progress said: Sign up for The Athletic. They have a cheat sheet that downloads into Excel that works really well. Then you can enjoy The Athletic all year - it’s the only sports content that I’m willing to pay for. I have a subscription. I will do this asap. Thanks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
716er Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Sort by rank when you draft Don’t make any off the wall picks You’ll win or lose fantasy football in free agency, anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Just focus on filling out your roster with good players. Every online platform will already have players ranked, so just generally follow the existing ranking system. It's ok to take multiple running backs and receivers in a row because that's the bulk of your team. A rookie mistake is taking a QB too soon. QB's score a lot of fantasy points, but there are a lot of QB's that can get you good points. Running back gets drafted early because there are a few elite guys and then a huge dropoff of production, so you want to get at least one good running back if you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: Mods feel free to move this to off the wall. Hoping I can get some help from people who enjoy fantasy football to advise me on a website where I can find a cheatsheet. I jumped into a buddy's league as a favor after someone dropped out last minute and they were on the verge of cancelled rather than having an odd number. I'm not a FF savant - I follow the Bills as closely as the compression sleeve on Stevenson's leg but I don't care about parsing stats for most other teams other than watching them before we play them. Anything you could send me would be greatly appreciated as I am now pairing ignorance with a fairly unhealthy competitive drive. Thanks board! I've used a multitude of sources, and will always check "rotoworld" (search the player I'm about to draft to make sure he isn't injured or something else newsworthy). But here is the source I rely on: https://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/mock-draft/results You can pick between PPR or not. it's a mock draft compilation, and also has position rankings. I find it very helpful for planning when to take a player in later rounds and overall thoughts. Best ones are those without a lot of CPU picks, so you can get an idea on how others value certain players. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, Forward Progress said: Sign up for The Athletic. They have a cheat sheet that downloads into Excel that works really well. Then you can enjoy The Athletic all year - it’s the only sports content that I’m willing to pay for. Where do I find this cheat sheet. Do you have a link? I have a subscription so I’ll be able to download it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Just draft all Bills players. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Make sure to go kickers early and often. You can never have too many kickers. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 What pick do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Where do I find this cheat sheet. Do you have a link? I have a subscription so I’ll be able to download it. https://theathletic.com/2786655/2021/08/26/fantasy-football-cheat-sheet-fully-customizable-rankings-and-projections-for-your-league-scoring-updated-aug-23/ bottom of page 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Get your RBs early. Mocks seem to have plenty of WRs late, but good RB picks seem hard to come by this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninja Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Is your league PPR or standard scoring? That affects drafting SIGNIFICANTLY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, uninja said: Is your league PPR or standard scoring? That affects drafting SIGNIFICANTLY. Yep post the scoring rules and roster sizes for better help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 What site are you all using? NFL, ESPN, Yahoo, CBS? Is it a PPR league (Point Per Reception)? What's the scoring breakdown for your QB's? That can change strategies a bit. I've been in some where it's more shifted to the other skill positions. The big names that come to mind which you hear on NFL broadcasts and TV shows are always a good place to start. Your first round pick needs to be a hit so the Derrick Henry's, Dalvin Cook's, Josh Allen's, Aaron Rodgers', Patrick Mahomes', of the world are where to look. Guys basically guaranteed to put up numbers every week. Do the same thing every round following. Once you get to the middle to late rounds you just have to have a bit of luck on your side. Watch the bye weeks as well. You don't want to have to take an L because there's a week where 3/4 of your team aren't playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forward Progress Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Where do I find this cheat sheet. Do you have a link? I have a subscription so I’ll be able to download it. https://theathletic.com/2786655/2021/08/26/fantasy-football-cheat-sheet-fully-customizable-rankings-and-projections-for-your-league-scoring-updated-aug-23/?source=user_shared_article This link should work… you will need to scroll to the very bottom of the page for the link to the spreadsheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 20 minutes ago, buffaloaggie said: Get your RBs early. Mocks seem to have plenty of WRs late, but good RB picks seem hard to come by this year And either be first or last picking a TE. Of you dont get Kelce or Waller just let it go for awhile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Pick high floor players on good offenses with good QB plays, especially in rounds 1-5, if you want to swing and miss, do it late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Match-up proof. I like to target 1 or 2 players who I know I will never sit based on that week's matchup. I will usually draft them a round or two earlier than projections, to make sure I get them. I'll be guaranteed 17 weeks of steady production and wont have to comb the waiver wire. Gronk a couple years ago, for example. Bills or Ravens D (my league uses D and also Defensive players). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 39 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Just draft all Bills players. A friend of mine said this year he is taking all Falcons…100% vaxxed and thus, likely to be available! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: A friend of mine said this year he is taking all Falcons…100% vaxxed and thus, likely to be available! Knowing who is vaxxed and who isn't is potentially a huge advantage, sharps in DFS are going to kill the general public this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: A friend of mine said this year he is taking all Falcons…100% vaxxed and thus, likely to be available! So, Rosen's your friend's QB? Asking for another friend. 😁 * EDIT: He'll probably get a hand written 'thank you' note from Rosen. Oh, wait...Rosen...nahhhhh. Edited August 26, 2021 by Ridgewaycynic2013 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Draft soon to be MVP Josh Allen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybrew1 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Draft only Bills..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cray51 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Some other things to consider (if you want to get into a lot of detail) look for #1 receivers. Don’t worry about the team. #1 receivers on any team will VERY LIKELY our score a #2 on a great team. remember, QBs on bad teams will throw a TON towards the end of the game. Although rookie QBs are always a big risk to take. I did an analysis a few years ago, the consistent best defenses over the past decade have been the Steelers, New England, Ravens. I’d also look at an average defense that plays in a bad division. Think Washington. That’s 6 games a year where your defense will likely put up points. WRs don’t have much difference in scoring between rankings 15 and 50. Focus on getting GREAT players at a position. Draft a Kelse early compared to your WR2 kickers are a crapshoot usually Bye weeks matter, but if you lose one week because your top 3 players are on the same bye it’s not the end of the world lastly, try to pick a WR from the team your QB plays on. If you trust your QB, that WR will get points. Think AJ brown (or Julio) and Tannehill, or Adams and Rodgers, Metcalf and Wilson. Of course Allen and Diggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 54 minutes ago, Bangarang said: What pick do you have? Randomly assigned an hour before draft 49 minutes ago, uninja said: Is your league PPR or standard scoring? That affects drafting SIGNIFICANTLY. Standard scoring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, billybrew1 said: Draft only Bills..... My winning strategy for years has been to NEVER draft Bills. I never draft Bills or bet on their games. It's too hard to be objective. It's like mixing church and state, you just can't. This goes doubly if you know other players are Bills fans, they will overdraft players. Let them, and take the players that fall to you as a result. Edited August 26, 2021 by That's No Moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 thank you guys. I'm fairly confident that my general knowledge and these sites can at least get me to the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninja Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Alright, standard scoring means you'll want to prioritize RBs that get a heavy workload. Look for teams that have a dedicated RB or main back and don't do the committee thing (stay away from Bills RBs). Think Derrick Henry, Ezekiel Elliot, Nick Chubb, AJ Dillon, Jonathan Taylor, those types of players. Standard scoring also puts a greater emphasis on WRs that get chunk yards, catch TDs and get a lot of volume, so shifty slot receivers or RBs that catch passes out of the backfield are less desirable. You want someone that gets yards and gets the ball thrown to a lot. Your RBs and WRs are gonna be your workhorses in your league and where (typically) most of your points will come from, so draft some consistent production guys early and try to take at least 1-2 RBs and 1-2 WRs before looking at other positions. TE position is very boom/bust and quality thins out SIGNIFICANTLY once Kelce and Waller are off the board, although teams that play a lot of TEs in sets might give you a couple of sneaky good options beyond that. Prioritize WRs and RBs, if a top guy is there after that, grab him. Otherwise you can wait until the back end of the draft to grab a TE. QB you can typically wait until later rounds 5-7 to grab one, although watch the action in the draft room. If a run starts on them earlier you might want to grab one earlier. Most guys in the upper tiers give you decently good floors, and if a QB has rushing skills and takes goal line carries that has surprising value in FF. Even bad teams with meh QBs can give you good production (Blake Bortles was a great fantasy QB because of garbage time). Defense/Special Teams is very streaky, unless you have a team where you know their defense is just owning the ***** out of everything (see Patriots, 2019). Note that very few of these defenses exist so the good ones will come off the board quickly once people fill in the regular roster spots. My personal favorite strategy is to stream a different defense every week and just find the team in the league with a really putrid offense (prolly the Texans, Jags or Bears this year) and just play whatever defense is playing that team this week. It has worked very well for me but it requires management and foresight to rotate defenses out. Kickers you can take at the back end of the draft after you've filled your main spots, your bench and just about everything else. Just look for someone consistent if you want to set it and forget it. I personally like to stream kickers or find teams that historically have kicked the most field goals and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Just draft all Bills players. This might be the only year that this might be an ok strategy. Of course, until the Bills have their bye week... Your team would be strong at QB, average at WR, and very weak at RB. TE would be a weak spot, but it is usually a weak position unless you have one of the top 2 or 3 guys anyway. Defense could be strong. Overall, an all Bills team would not be great, but I bet you could get some wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 56 minutes ago, maddenboy said: Match-up proof. I like to target 1 or 2 players who I know I will never sit based on that week's matchup. I will usually draft them a round or two earlier than projections, to make sure I get them. I'll be guaranteed 17 weeks of steady production and wont have to comb the waiver wire. Gronk a couple years ago, for example. Bills or Ravens D (my league uses D and also Defensive players). Diggs, who I got in the 5th last year lol), was that guy for me last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Take duke williams with your first pick 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 if it's an auction draft then you need to set $ for each position. If it's a snake draft just wait your turn and pick best player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Make sure to post your team and who was drafted where so we can nitpick it to death lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein's Dog Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I recommend fantasyfootballcalculator. They have an ADP (Average Draft Position) option that gives you a great idea of when people will be drafted. You put in standard and how many teams in the league, so it's quite specific. You didn't mention if you have a flex. If you do, in a standard league, it is advantageous to be able to play a workhorse back in the flex position, making RBs even more desirable. Decent RBs can give you around 11-12 fpg's (Fantasy Points per Game) vs about 9ish for later decent WRs. To be one of the teams to get this good RB3 you will need to sacrafice in other areas. I suggest holding off on TE and WR2 to get the shot at a good RB3. One thing to be careful of with the ADP are recent movers. For instance D Henderson has moved significantly up because he was being drafted as a backup before the Cam injury. Likewise the Jax RB should be moved up with the Etienne injury. What number are you picking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) If this is redraft go after stud RB's early and often through rounds 1-3. There is a ton of WR depth and almost no decent RB's. If you can grab one of the elite TE's that's a big advantage as well. Unless its a 6 point TD for QB (most likely a 4 point for TD) go with QB middle to late rounds. Lots of quality available so you can load up on WR and RB Good luck! Edited August 27, 2021 by DJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) Drafting a kicker first is a highly underrated powerflex. Edited August 27, 2021 by Paulus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Usually the top guy on the available players list is actually a solid pick. Of all the bills I enjoy having the D the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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