Fantasy football is a game where participants draft NFL players to form virtual teams. Each week, players earn points based on real-life performance, competing head-to-head or in total points formats. The goal is to outscore opponents through smart drafting, trades, and weekly lineup decisions, ultimately leading to winning the league championship and bragging rights!

The Championship Roadmap is your season-long blueprint for fantasy football success—covering pre-draft prep, weekly strategies, trade deadlines, and playoff pushes to keep you ahead every step of the way.

Exactly What to Do From Picks 1–12 (12-team, 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1FLEX, PPR)

Draft one elite RB in the early rounds, then load up on WRs and other positions while filling in RB2 later with high-upside picks.

Avoid RBs early. Load up on WRs, elite TE, or QB, then target breakout RB candidates in the mid-to-late rounds.

Draft two or more strong RBs early to lock in stability, especially in leagues with deep flex options or limited waivers.

Focus early on RBs and secure positional scarcity. Draft WR depth later where value is deeper and less volatile.

Wait on QB until later rounds and stream if necessary. Maximize draft capital in RB/WR-heavy rounds.

No strict positional strategy. Prioritize value and balance across RB, WR, TE, and QB based on draft flow.

Use projections and positional baselines to draft based on value above replacement players at each position.

Focus on high-ceiling players, rookies, handcuffs, and breakout candidates who can exceed ADP drastically.

Target elite players early (studs) and fill the rest of the team with deep sleepers and bench fliers.

Track and react to positional runs (e.g., TE/QB/DEF) to avoid missing key value tiers while staying flexible.