Draft Strategy Guide | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-19-25

Draft season is here, and your plan starts now. Should you open with RB or WR? Is this the year to grab a QB earlier than usual? We’re breaking down the pockets of value at every position so you know when to strike and who to target. Matt Schauf and Jared Smola walk through their draft boards, player rankings, and format-specific strategies to help you build a winning roster.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

2:21 How to draft QB

8:29 Superflex draft strategy

10:39 How to draft running backs

21:38 How to draft wide receivers

26:54 The WR “Money Zone”

29:17 How to draft tight ends

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