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Fantasy football: 5 winning strategies to command your league

By Peter Panacy

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on January 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on January 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 28: Antonio Brown #84 celebrates his touchdown with Le’Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Heinz Field on September 28, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 28: Antonio Brown #84 celebrates his touchdown with Le’Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Heinz Field on September 28, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

No. 5: Don’t Overthink the First Two Rounds

You’re going to get a very good fantasy football player in Round 1 and a pretty darned good one in Round 2.

There are going to be some point differences between running back Le’Veon Bell — most rankings have him as the consensus No. 1 overall pick — and, let’s say, running back DeMarco Murray towards the tail end of the round.

Fear not, though. You’re going to get two cornerstone pieces.

You see, the first two rounds of any fantasy football draft are intended for your cornerstones — home-run hitters you can rely upon all season long to help carry your team.

Don’t overthink these two rounds. Come up with a top-25 big board and simply jump on the top player available when your name is called.

Spend your study time focusing on the mid-to-late rounds where all your fantasy cash is to be made.