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Tip 1: Make RBs a priority.
It is essential to draft at least one stud running back with your first two picks. They produce points...don't pass on one for two WR's or a QB and a WR.
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Tip 2: Document the players drafted!
This is as straight forward as it sounds. Make sure to document the players as they are taken in the draft. Keeping your player list updated can help your drafting strategy dramatically. If you've hoped for a pick and someone takes him, you'd better be ready with the next man you need. This is made much easier by simply writing 'em down and scratching 'em off. Also...don't be afraid to take the best person on the board regardless of a "set" strategy. Remember anticipate the owners drafting ahead of you and take what they need if you could use them too.
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Tip 3: Research the QB's schedule.
Don't forget to analyze schedules when drafting, especially quarterbacks. High scoring quarterbacks generally have great matchups all season. QB's that play on Sunday and Monday night are prone to big games. Schedules are huge keys to forcasting a player's potential year. Also, teams that are generally behind tend to throw more...look for those wide receivers. Example: Larry Fitzgerald and Boldin.
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Tip 4: Avoid starting players who are facing your defense.
Look for a player that will not conflict with your defense. It would make no sense for scoring to start your wide receiver who will be catching passes and gaining yards on your defense! If you are in 9 leagues like Dr. Sunday...this doesn't apply.
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Tip 5: Let the beer flow like wine....after your picks.
Your physical and mental state must be tuned in order to produce a high-quality lineup worthy of winning a superbowl. Throw alcohol into the mix and it's a safe bet you'll miss an injury detail or player selection that could cost you. I know...who doesn't drink at the draft...? Good question, but think about it. Just stay on top of what is going on. You can easily steal the draft with drunk goons drafting with ya. Enjoy most of your drinks after you draft that killer lineup.
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Tip 6: Evaluate the playoff matchups.
It's always a good idea to look at the fantasy playoff-week matchups. You don't want to have a RB that will choke in the fantasy playoffs after a stellar regular season.
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Tip 7: Insure your running back stock.
It's always a good idea to grab a feature RB in the early going. Did you think to get his backup? Grabbing the second stringer in a late round is great insurance if the starting back is injured.
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Tip 8 : Don't get the bye week blues.
Having two or more starters with the same bye week is a guaranteed loss. You wouldn't want to have a starting QB and RB off in the same week. Check those bye weeks when drafting!
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Tip 9: Avoid the defense bandwagon.
It always happens. One player nabs a top defense and everyone wants to pile on and grab what's left. Don't fall for this! There should be many other players still left on the board that would make a much greater impact to your team. Good defenses can be snagged in very late rounds.
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Tip 10: Check preseason injuries before drafting.
Always bring the most update injury report that you can find. Numerous times teams draft players that are going to miss the first half of the season.
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