Draft Strategy for Dynasty Startup (1 Viewer)

[hulaman100]

I am in a ESPN 8 person dynasty start up league Full PPR. Since we couldn't get more people we increased starters and bench spots to accommodate. What would the best strategy be since I am picking 7th? It is a Snake draft and includes veterans and rookies. My question is what would be a good draft strategy for this unique format?

Just to note my initial plan was to go WR with my first pick. Take Achane in the second round. Then Chase Brown in the 3rd but I am worried if he will not make there because I have the second to last pick in the third. When I do mock simulator he is always there for me but I'm not sure player like Henry will be taken before him even though ESPN ranks him behind player like Henry, Jacobs, Irving, Ladd Tyreek, Davantae, Higgins, etc. Most of the league has casual or beginner players. From my knowledge there are only two other mangers who pay attention to an extent and they both pick earlier than me in round 3. So I am a little concerned that they could take Brown. I'm just very high on him and Achane so I was debating using my first two pick with and build up wr later

Starters:
2 QBs
3 WRs
3 RBs
2 TEs
3 Flex (WR/RB/TE)

20 bench players (not joking)

 

[Gally]

Take the best player available. Don't worry about a lineup. Just get value and best players as you can.

Since it's a 2 Qb league I would assume those guys will fly off the board but being only 8 teams it might not be your typical two QB draft situation. How long can you keep players for? Is it a contract/salary cap style or just keep forever? How many players do you keep year to year?

I would highly recommend trying to flip it to an auction as that is the best way for a dynasty start up so you aren't a slave to get lucky by picking the right number out of a hat.

Again, it's dynasty so worry about getting the best player available and don't force a particular position. Get value and don't be afraid of veterans. Many people will draft extremely young in a dynasty start up and will be chasing being competitive for a few years because of it. I like a solid mix of youth and vets and want to be competitive right out of the gate.