All fantasy owners understand that team context affects player value. All things being equal, Player X is going to be more valuable on the Chiefs than he is on the Cardinals. Invest in strong, prolific offenses, and the fantasy points should follow.
Team context still matters in the playoff version of fantasy football. It manifests itself, however, in a different, yet related, way. Once a player’s team is eliminated from the playoffs, he’s no longer scoring points for his fantasy owners. Above all else, racking up games played is what wins playoff fantasy leagues. The most important question to ask before a playoff fantasy draft is, “How many games will each team play?