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Zero RB Strategy
50% Confidence

Skip running backs early (first 2–4 rounds) and load up on elite WRs, top QB/TE

AI Analysis

This strategy was manually selected. Analysis based on general strategy principles.

Advantages

  • • WR consistency is higher
  • • Avoids early-round RB busts
  • • Late-round RB value exists

Risks & Considerations

  • • If your late-round RB stashes all bust, you're in trouble

Player Targets by Round

Round 1
• Pick #6 • Target: WR
Elite WR with consistent target share
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Round 2
• Pick #19 • Target: WR
Second elite WR to anchor receiving corps
Round 3
• Pick #30 • Target: TE
Premium TE for positional advantage
Round 4
• Pick #43 • Target: QB
Top-tier QB before tier drop-off
Round 5
• Pick #54 • Target: RB
Mid-round RB for roster balance
Round 6
• Pick #67 • Target: TE
Mid-round TE for roster balance
Round 7
• Pick #78 • Target: WR
Depth and upside plays at WR
Round 8
• Pick #91 • Target: RB
Depth and upside plays at RB
Round 9
• Pick #102 • Target: QB
Depth and upside plays at QB
Round 10
• Pick #115 • Target: TE
Depth and upside plays at TE

Strategy Options (Risk-Ranked)

All 21 strategies ranked from least to most risky based on your draft settings

1

Zero RB Strategy

Low Risk50%

Skip running backs early (first 2–4 rounds) and load up on elite WRs, top QB/TE

2

Hero RB (Anchor RB)

Low Risk50%

Take one elite RB in first round, then focus on WRs, TE, QB before adding secondary RBs

3

Robust RB

Low Risk50%

Load up on RBs in first 2–3 rounds before addressing WRs, QB, TE

4

Zero WR

Low Risk50%

Go heavy on RBs early, delay WR picks until middle rounds

5

Studs and Scrubs

Low Risk50%

Spend early picks on "can't miss" stars, then fill roster with upside fliers

6

Balanced Roster

Low Risk50%

Evenly spread picks across positions in first several rounds

7

Best Player Available (BPA)

Low Risk50%

Ignore positional runs; take highest-ranked player every round

8

Tier-Based Drafting

Low Risk50%

Group players into tiers by expected production; draft from highest tier available

9

Value-Based Drafting (VBD)

Low Risk50%

Measure player's projected points above position average and draft accordingly

10

Late-Round QB

Low Risk50%

Wait until later rounds to draft quarterback, focusing early picks on RBs/WRs

11

Early Elite QB

Low Risk50%

Take one of the top QBs early (often Round 2–4)

12

Late-Round TE

Low Risk50%

Wait until late rounds for tight end unless you get top-tier guy at value

13

Early Elite TE

Low Risk50%

Take Kelce, Andrews, or another elite TE early for positional advantage

14

Upside-Down Drafting

Low Risk50%

Draft WRs, TEs, QBs early, RBs later with intentional "RB last" mindset

15

Handcuffing

Low Risk50%

Draft your RB's backup to protect against injury

16

Stacking

Low Risk50%

Draft players from the same NFL team (QB + WR or QB + TE)

17

Anti-Stacking

Low Risk50%

Avoid drafting players from the same offense to reduce risk

18

Streaming

Low Risk50%

Draft certain positions late, swapping weekly based on matchups

19

Bye Week Punt

Low Risk50%

Ignore bye weeks when drafting, even if several starters share same bye

20

Safe Floor

Low Risk50%

Prioritize consistent players with stable roles over boom-bust types

21

All-Upside

Low Risk50%

Draft for ceiling and breakouts, not safety