Get ready for your fantasy football draft with my cheat sheet, draft tips, and players to target.
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Andrew Erickson’s Last-Minute Draft Tips & Targets
Don’t draft a kicker or DST
Instead of drafting a DST or kicker, take a chance on upside RB/WRs who could see their value boosted with an injury between now and when you actually have to set your starting lineup.
Target DSTs with favorable opening schedules
Eventually, you’ll have to grab a DST (either in the draft or before Week 1), so make sure they have good matchups to start the year. The 49ers, Broncos, Browns, Saints and Ravens all have great long-term outlooks in addition to plus matchups in Week 1. The Titans (vs. Giants) are also in a solid spot for the opening weekend if you are caught scrambling.
Rounds 3-6 is the WR Shred Zone
The middle rounds are chock-full of wide receiver talent, which should be the primary focus for drafters. Shifting to pass catchers in this range will also make it easier to avoid reaching on RBs for need.
But you can even double down at RB.
Because this will help you from reaching…
On inferior RBs in the upcoming middle-rounds.
Where your primary focus should be drafting breakout WRs poised for significant leaps.
WR Shred Zone > RB Dead Zone
Pitch and catch.
– Andrew Erickson(TM) (@AndrewErickson_) August 20, 2022
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