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Draft Strategy Articles Archived from 2016
Preseason Week 3 Stock up Stock Down Buyer Beware
By Jen Ryan
Jen Ryan Who knew the preseason could be as crazy as it has been so far? Former second-round draft pick Dorial-Green Beckham was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, Dion Lewis underwent a second knee surgery, and Dak Prescott’s bust in Canton is already in the works, according to ...


Fantasy Thoughts Rookie-Watch
By Chad Stapley
Chad Stapley DeAndre Washington might be stealing fantasy football points from Latavius Murray sooner than anticipated. Washington ran the ball eight times for 43 yards, he caught a 32 yard pass, and he returns kicks. He can be a great FLEX option from day one if he continues to shi ...


ADP/Mock Movement Le'Veon Bell Josh Gordon Tom Brady
By Armando Marsal
Armando Marsal It is draft day and you are on the clock. All the hard work youve put in during the offseason is about to come into fruition. However, it doesnt always go as planned. There are now players who you had high in your rankings facing a four game suspension. There is also a ...


Preseason Week 1 Stock Up, Stock Down, Buyer Beware Fantasy Football
By Jen Ryan
Jen Ryan The first week of the preseason is in the books. Looking back on the 16 games from the long weekend there are a few takeaways and players who stood out for reasons good and bad. STOCK UP Nelson Spruce, LA Rams Spruce secured six of his eight targets for 51 yards a ...


Flex League PPR Draft Recap
By Jen Ryan
Jen Ryan FLEX League Draft Board Last weekend I was fortunate enough to travel to our nation’s capital to participate in Jake Ceily’s Flex League draft. I could write a separate article about how cool the experience was, especially hanging out for the auction draft to watch h ...


Diehards Staff Draft Analysis and Predictions
By Emil Kadlec
Emil Kadlec Click here for: Diehards Draft Video - using scout.com/fantasy commissioner draft board here The Football Diehards staff got together for their first league draft since training camps opened. And what a time it was -- a 12 team PPR with 18 man rosters. The followi ...


Diehards Staff Draft Analysis
By Jen Ryan
Jen Ryan Click here for: Diehards Draft Video w/ Scout.com/Fantasy Commissioner Some of us (yes, me) may have been drafting since February at this point but the season really feels like it is gearing up when you participate in your first competitive roster management ...


USA Today Expert Mock Draft
By Emil Kadlec
Emil Kadlec On July 20, 2016 USA Today ran a mock expert draft which we were fortunate to be in. The following is some pre-draft analysis video along with video and discussion throughout the 16 round draft. Hopefully this will be helpful in your draft preparation for this season. ...


Mock Draft: Strategy and Analysis, 2-QB League
By John Laub
John Laub       I first organized a fantasy football league in 1989: Long before the Internet or the media even recognized the game as a hobby. National television stations and the NFL frowned upon the underground industry, and local sports radio ignored the game. None of the ...