About this episode
Join hosts Ed DeLauter and Jeremiah Retzlaff, along with guest expert Billy Jones from Spike Week, for an in-depth exploration of advanced best ball drafting techniques. This session covers the zero RB strategy, week 15-17 game stacking, and unique draft structures like 2-8-6-2 and 2-9-5-2 builds. The team also dives into optimal strategies for drafting wide receivers, analyzing player comparisons, successful compositions from past seasons, and the importance of elite player selection. Perfect for dedicated fantasy football drafters looking to optimize their strategies and dominate best ball tournaments. Follow Billy for more insights on Twitter @sportsvizbj and SpikeWeek.com. 00:00 Welcome to Best Ball Night School 01:30 Draft Strategy Discussion with Billy Jones 06:18 Analyzing the San Francisco 49ers 13:24 Drafting Insights and Strategies 24:51 Billy's Top Running Back Exposures 26:18 Zero RB Strategy and Player Exposures 39:38 Evaluating Wide Receiver Depth 39:52 Zero RB Strategy and Tight End Considerations 40:36 Kyler Murray and Evan Engram Discussion 41:02 Draft Strategy: Balancing Positions 42:49 Team Build Analysis: 2-8-6-2 Structure 48:54 Alternative Draft Strategies: 2-9-5-2 Build 54:44 Best Ball Mania: Running Back Room Formulas 01:11:50 Wide Receiver Room Strategies in Best Ball Mania 01:18:43 Drafting Tips and Final Thoughts If you are new to Underdog, Sign up with code ALLGAS to claim your Special Pick + First Time Deposit offer up to $250 in bonus cash! For all of our written content, premium tools, and much more: Head over to DestinationDevy.com Follow @DestinationDevy on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices