Fantasy football: A beginner’s guide to draft strategy

Round 1-2:

Pick No.1-No. 4

A running back is the go here. Le’Veon Bell, Todd Gurley, Alvin Kamara (with Mark Ingram suspended) Ezekiel Elliot and David Johnson will be the pick in most drafts, and who you get will depend on either your preference or the preferences in front of you.

I like to double dip at running back in most drafts here, unless an Antonio Brown is available (he won’t be), so take one of the second-tier running backs and address your other picks later.

Pick No. 5-No. 8

If you’re drafting at No. 5, take the running back listed above not taken for your first-round pick. With the other picks you could go with a running back or an elite wide receiver like Brown or DeAndre Hopkins. If you do go with a wide receiver, however, a running back is absolutely mandatory for your second pick.

Pick No. 9-No. 12

We go back to the double running back route. Double up on the position (they’re very stacked for the first two rounds), and rest easy knowing you filled the most important spots on your team.

The only exception, however, is an elite wide receiver being available. If you’re picking here and they’re available, then snap them up with your first-round pick and go the running back route for Round 2.