It's All About The Build
I always struggle when it comes to assembling new furniture.
The family and I spent most of the offseason preparing to buy a new home, so setting up new seating and shelving was a common occurrence. My problem was the instructions. Sure, yes, I'm an engineer, and I know what a coffee table looks like. Well, I thought I did until I looked at my results after two hours and saw I was missing a support. This point of the offseason feels the same.
We know what league-winning teams look like. By the sheer number of mocks and best ball drafts completed, the strategies for building one are already ingrained in us. But invariably, once the picks start flying, we forget the nuance and come out with a less-than-stellar roster.
That's why the crew and I have been putting together our "My Guys" for 2025. The foundational players we're betting on to take us to the promised land. I'm all in on Drake Maye, and Kendall highlighted why he should be a tent-pole of your roster.
"Then there's the rushing upside. In 2024, Maye averaged 4.9 rushes and 36.3 yards per game, but I'm here to tell you he is an exceptional runner, and if he truly gets unleashed this season, then we can expect more from him."
Ian made the (easy) case for Bucky Irving during yesterday's show. And, of course, Dwain's approach to the Washington backfield, along with the Commanders' trading Brian Robinson away, has put Jacory Croskey-Merritt in must-draft territory as our rankers have him at RB33. You already know what your roster should look like after the draft. Now, with our guys as your guys, you can walk into Week 1 with a squad bound for the playoffs.
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Editors’ Picks
We had preseason games last night, and YOU might have a draft today … or this weekend … or soon! And we’ve got you covered. Use our Fantasy Life cheat sheets on draft day and catch up on the following content that we don’t want you to miss.
BONUS: Don’t forget to check out our Projections.
Preseason Week 3We’re into the final week of the 2025 preseason, and Dwain McFarland continues to provide daily insights on utilization and more. Bookmark his Preseason Week 3 Takeaways and check back for updates during the weekend. |
RB SLEEPERSA vet on a new team, a handcuff, even a rookie getting top Bill-ing, Dwain, Ian, and Freedman nominate RBs who can surprise this season. |
Henry vs. Jeanty?The age-old debate in fantasy: Take the proven vet defying time or the young stud ready to break out? Sam Wallace and cooterdoodle took separate sides of the Derrick Henry-Ashton Jeanty discussion and made compelling cases for each player. |
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It’s Time To Play Chess While Your Leaguemates Play Checkers
If this weekend isn’t the biggest draft weekend of the entire offseason, then next weekend will be. Regardless, to say we’re in the thick of it would be a gross understatement.
With the pinnacle of the fantasy football offseason officially upon us, it’s time for Dwain McFarland’s pinnacle piece of the offseason—his perfect fantasy football draft strategy for 2025.
As Dwain notes, building the perfect fantasy football draft strategy is all about thinking multiple moves ahead. While your leaguemates are playing checkers, you should be playing chess. While your buddies are planning on a draft falling just right so they can select a dominant team, you will prepare for things going wrong and have contingency plans.
The best part? The work is already done, and your contingency plans are a click away. You can access it all right here. ⤵️
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Draft Pick-Specific Strategy Guides For 2025
Not only are you prepared with Dwain’s perfect draft strategy for your upcoming drafts, but we’ve gone even deeper into the strategy weeds. Well, Chris Allen has, specifically.
Over the last several weeks, he’s dug into each of the 12 draft positions you could end up with, crafting the perfect approach for each draft slot, chock full of multiple avenues to take to afford yourself contingency plans.
Looking for a pick-specific strategy guide for your draft? Look no further.
With Dwain’s strategy and Chris’ pick-by-pick draft breakdown, you’ve got nearly everything you need to dominate this weekend’s drafts. The final piece of the puzzle? Make sure you download your custom fantasy football cheat sheet to bring to your draft. ⤵️
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Rankings Update: Don’t Pass This Bill
Is there nothing to slow down the freight train that is the hype surrounding Jacory Croskey-Merritt? Well, “Bill” just had his situation clear up with the trade of Brian Robinson to the 49ers. Look for him to keep moving up in ADP.
Freedman got you ready for one of the two busiest draft weekends of the year with his latest rankings update. There are a pair of QBs going in different directions, and other players moving up and down the draft board.⤵️
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Around the Watercooler
The latest NFL news and fantasy football analysis from our merry band of football nerds:
🤩 We can’t wait to share the players we can’t wait to draft.
📝 Need help cramming for your draft? Sam Wallace’s cheat sheet will help you prep.
📛 Stroudy with a Chance of Deep Balls. We’ve got a lot great team names for the picking.
🧐 Dwain was joined by a special guest to build the perfect draft strategy.
🛑 What else is there to care about?
👀 Yes, good players on bad teams can still be great for fantasy.
😴 These four QB sleepers could win your league.
❓ B-Rob is on the move out west. Will this impact CMC?
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