How To Beat DraftKings NFL Best Ball In 2025 (Episode 867 with Adam Levitan, Justin Herzig, Mike Leone)

Adam Levitan, Justin Herzig and Mike Leone analyze the difference between playing Best Ball on DraftKings compared to other sites across the industry and how your approach should change going into a DK draft. In this episode, we discuss: - How strategies from EP 867 change on DraftKings - Why pass catchers hold more value on DK - Why Adam isn’t reaching for rushing QBs - How do rookies fare on DK compared to other sites? - Is stacking still important? Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:22 - Zero/Hero RB Increased Value 6:22 - Volume Pass Catchers Get A Bump 8:22 - Hammer WR Position 10:22 - Elite TE More Valuable Strategy 14:20 - Rushing QB Have Less Value, Pocket Have More 16:21 - Drafting Three QBs 18:11 - Less Demand For Rookies on DK 22:21 - The Lesser Importance on Stacking 26:19 - Be Aware of Questionable Tags on DraftKings Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One,Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. ⁠https://dkng.co/BestBallETR⁠ Gambling Problem? Call ⁠1-800-GAMBLER⁠ or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call ⁠(888) 789-7777⁠ or visit ⁠ccpg.org⁠ (CT).18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest by 9/4/25. $20 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires on the sooner of 30 days (720 hours) or contest lock. See terms at ⁠https://www.draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball⁠ . Ends 9/4/25 at 6:20 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with: Real-Time Rankings Research & Analysis Articles Draft Strategy Content Draft Livestreams Discord Community Q&As with ETR Team Subscribe now at https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/ DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etr WE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE : https://bit.ly/establishtherun SPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/ FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun