There are other important factors—making the right trades, scouring the waiver wire and, of course, navigating your lineup decisions on a week-to-week basis—but nailing your draft is the first step to bragging about how much smarter you are than your friends.
When it comes to drafting, there are several ways to build a strong team. If you read up on fantasy football strategy, you'll see some who prefer to stay old school and grab elite running backs in the opening round. You'll also see those who say you should forsake the early-round running back and go with as many elite receivers as you can.