Fantasy draft season is here, and time is running out to perfect your strategy! In this essential mock draft episode, we break down a standard 12-team, half-PPR league format that mirrors what most fantasy managers will face this season.
Drafting from the 6th position, Frankie demonstrates how landing CeeDee Lamb can become your cornerstone for building a powerhouse roster. The draft showcases how tier-based drafting decisions—not just blindly following rankings—can help you maximize value throughout each round. When Frankie pairs Lamb with Jonathan Taylor and later adds Tyreek Hill, we see how maintaining flexibility rather than forcing a rigid draft structure leads to a balanced, high-upside team.
Meanwhile, Johnny works the turn (12th pick), tackling one of fantasy's most debated questions: Is Christian McCaffrey worth the risk at the end of round one? His approach highlights how to mitigate risk when taking chances on high-ceiling players by securing appropriate insurance (like grabbing Brian Robinson Jr. after San Francisco's trade). The contrast between these draft positions offers valuable perspective no matter where you're selecting.
The middle rounds reveal just how quickly running back talent evaporates in 12-team formats. We discuss why you shouldn't panic if you miss on top-tier RBs early, while demonstrating creative roster construction including the "super stack" strategy—Frankie pairs Dak Prescott with both CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson to maximize point correlation when Dallas has big offensive days.
Whether you're drafting this weekend or still researching optimal strategies, this mock draft provides actionable insights for building a championship roster regardless of your draft position. Don't miss our running back breakdown and "champion picks" episodes coming soon as we head into the regular season!
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