Becoming a Best Ball Bro: Is There An Optimal Roster Construction?
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This podcast episode covers JJ's experiences with Best Ball, including a family vacation anecdote that unexpectedly connects to Ohio and the Best Ball community. He announces a DraftKings sponsorship with a DraftOne, GetOne promotion. JJ details his progress in over 550 Best Ball drafts, analyzing player exposure percentages and his drafting rationale. An interview with Tom Strachan explores Best Ball strategies, focusing on optimal lineup construction (3-6-8-3 build), the viability of three-quarterback and three-tight-end builds, and low-cost stacking. They discuss adapting strategies throughout the summer and avoiding common pitfalls. The episode concludes with a fantasy football analysis of Tremac Bride, Kelvin Ridley, and Sam LaPorta, examining their potential and considering factors like reception volume, catchable target rate, and touchdown regression.
Outlines
Family Vacation, Ohio Connections & Best Ball Introduction
JJ recounts a family vacation and its unexpected connection to Ohio, leading into a discussion about his Best Ball journey and a new DraftKings sponsorship.
DraftKings Sponsorship & Best Ball Strategy Overview
JJ announces his DraftKings sponsorship and details a DraftOne, GetOne promotion for Best Ball contests. He provides an overview of his Best Ball strategy.
Interview with Tom Strachan: Advanced Best Ball Strategies
JJ interviews Tom Strachan about advanced Best Ball strategies, including optimal lineup construction, three-quarterback and three-tight-end builds, low-cost stacking, and adapting strategies throughout the summer.
Mid-Summer Best Ball Progress & Analysis
JJ and Rich discuss JJ's progress in over 550 Best Ball drafts, analyzing player exposure percentages and the rationale behind his draft choices.
Fantasy Football Analysis: Bride, Ridley, & LaPorta
Analysis of the fantasy football potential of Tremac Bride, Kelvin Ridley, and Sam LaPorta, considering factors like reception volume, catchable target rate, and touchdown regression.
Keywords
Best Ball
A fantasy football format where your highest-scoring players automatically start each week; no weekly management is required.
DraftKings
A daily fantasy sports platform sponsoring this podcast, offering various fantasy football contests, including Best Ball.
Roster Construction
Building a fantasy football team, considering player positions, values, and correlations to optimize scoring. Common builds include 3-6-8-3 (QB-RB-WR-TE).
Player Exposure
The percentage of a player appearing on drafted teams in a Best Ball contest; high exposure indicates high confidence.
Stacking
A Best Ball strategy of drafting a quarterback and his pass-catching teammates to increase the likelihood of high scores.
Tremac Bride
A fantasy football wide receiver with high target and reception volume.
Kelvin Ridley
A wide receiver with strong post-catch production but a low catchable target rate last season.
Sam LaPorta
A tight end with strong post-injury performance and potential for positive touchdown regression.
Touchdown Regression
The tendency for players with unusually high touchdown totals to score fewer in subsequent seasons.
Q&A
What is the optimal roster construction for DraftKings Best Ball?
While 3-6-8-3 is common, low-ownership players with high-scoring potential are key; flexibility is crucial.
How do drafting strategies change from early to late summer in Best Ball?
Early on, safer builds are preferred; later, more player-specific takes and value plays are made, leveraging training camp information and rookie price deflation.
Are three-quarterback and three-tight-end builds viable strategies?
Yes, three-tight-end builds are favored for upside and late-round value, while three-quarterback builds leverage DraftKings' 300-yard passing bonus.
Which players are overvalued or undervalued?
Travis Kelce is overvalued; Bryce Young, Jalen Hurts, Devonta Smith, and A.J. Brown are undervalued.
What are the key factors influencing Tremac Bride's fantasy value?
His high target and reception volume, despite potential touchdown regression.
Why is Kelvin Ridley's fantasy value debated?
His low catchable target rate last year, offset by strong post-catch production.
What makes Sam LaPorta an undervalued asset?
His strong post-injury performance and potential for positive touchdown regression at the tight end position.
Show Notes
JJ and Rich talk through JJ's exposure thus far in the DraftKings $15M Millionaire tourney before Tom Strachan of FantasyPros and the Fantasy Sanctuary joins the show. JJ and Tom discuss optimal lineup construction, drafting three quarterbacks and three tight ends, cheap stacks, and so much more.
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