The 2021 NFL regular season is fast approaching, which means that we are in peak fantasy-draft season. Just as NFL teams approach the real-world draft with a defined strategy—or at least, they give that impression—fantasy managers are best served by having a plan in place.
That plan should be suited to the scoring format—standard or points-per-reception (PPR)—and can change depending on where you fall in the pick order. Here we will examine some spot-specific draft strategies for fantasy's key positions—running back, receiver and quarterback—along with a list of funny team-name suggestions to help get you started.
First, though, let's run through a two-round, 12-team PPR mock.