6. Know how to approach QBs, TEs and defenses: Newer fantasy players may be tempted to take a quarterback very early because it's perceived to be the most important position in real football. But in fantasy leagues where you have to start only one QB, it's best to wait to address the position in the sixth to ninth rounds. Most leagues will require participants to start some combination of five or more RBs and WRs when you consider flex positions, so you will have to focus on those areas of your starting lineup first. You don't need to draft the very top QBs to end up with a good starter. Kyler Murray has an overall ADP of 64.2, and Dak Prescott is at 76.0. Tom Brady is at 85.2. If you don't land one of the top 5 TEs in the first 45 picks, Dalton Schultz (65.2) and Dallas Goedert (84.0) are two of the quality starters that are available later on. As for defenses, keep in mind that most of us stream them every week. So rather than drafting the top defense for the season, select the unit with the strongest early-season matchups, because most of us will likely rotate defenses often based on matchups.
7. Seahawks wide receivers can be value targets, too: As Drew Lock and Geno Smith compete for the Seahawks' starting QB job, there should be an obvious transition for DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. But both are proven star wide receivers who can still deliver good production as fantasy starters. Metcalf is the 18th wide receiver off the board in early drafts, and he certainly has the upside to outperform that early ADP. Tyler Lockett could prove to be even more of a value play at an ADP of 86.8. He is going to be a very important target in the Seahawks passing game in terms of making key catches and keeping the chains moving. If either Metcalf or Lockett slip too far in your drafts, take advantage of the possible hesitancy of others.
8.Don't get caught up in schedule analysis: When you are drafting, don't look ahead to Weeks 15 to 17 for perceived playoff matchup advantages, because so much will change between now and then in fantasy football and the NFL. Your roster will be reworked frequently throughout the season, and many player outlooks will be significantly altered. Also, do not overemphasize bye weeks, because you will always be tweaking the roster throughout the season. Additionally, remember that much of schedule analysis to determine who has better matchups is often heavily based on last year.
9. Be bold and unique: After studying up for draft day, if you find a certain player more appealing than ADPs or groupthink indicates, be aggressive and take him earlier than some others would. Taking such an approach to upside performers can lead to winning a league. You don't have to listen to what others in the league might say. Be confident and trust the research. Taking a player above where he is projected to be picked can also guarantee that you land him. If you believe Noah Fant is going to have a breakout season, then tab him as a top 12 tight end rather than aiming for him as a top 16 guy according to the most recent ADPs.
10. Don't be a homer: We have made good cases for drafting the Seahawks top RBs and WRs as value types, and Fant should definitely be on your radar as a higher-end fantasy TE2. But you should always take the player that best fits your needs at every point in the draft, over fan favorites, whether they are from the Seahawks or another team. Rooting for players won't boost their fantasy performances. Cheering against them won't stop them from compiling statistics either, so do not avoid players from teams you root against. Being a fan and managing a fantasy team are separate endeavors. It is also possible to hope for a Seahawks win while also getting a fantasy victory.
11. The draft is just the beginning: Drafting a fantasy team is only the first step on a road to a potential fantasy championship. Don't get too attached to the full roster that is drafted, because it's going to change a lot during the season. Injuries, waiver moves and trades will also shift the weekly outlook of a roster throughout the season. When reviewing the draft board, do not get too high or low. The drafted roster is the foundation of the team, but how it is managed throughout the season is what truly determines fantasy success.
12. Always Compete: It is the mantra of Pete Carroll and should apply throughout the fantasy football season. Maintain a competitive edge by studying up more than your opponents before draft day. Join mock drafts regularly and review drafts from experts online to see what they do. Stay on top of NFL player news every day. Absorb advice from fantasy experts and ask questions. I am always available on twitter @scotteTheKing.
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