Alright, guys, so I’ve been getting ready for my fantasy football league, and I wanted to get some practice in before the actual draft. I decided to try out one of those NFL fantasy football draft simulators. Let me tell you about my experience.
Getting Started
First, I had to find a simulator. I just Googled it and a bunch came up. I picked one that looked pretty straightforward – no need to make things complicated, right?
Once I got on the site, I had to set up the league settings. You know, stuff like how many teams are in the league, the scoring system (PPR, standard, whatever floats your boat), and the roster positions. I went with a pretty standard 12-team PPR setup, just like my real league.
The Mock Draft Begins!
Then, the fun part started – the actual mock draft! The simulator gave me a random draft position, I think I was 5th or 6th. And then, boom, we were off!
It was my turn pretty quick. My thinking is always try to snag a top running back or wide receiver early. So, I kept an eye on who was available and grabbed who I though was the best player for my team.
- Round 1:I always go running back here.
- Round 2:Snag a top-tier wide receiver.
- Rounds 3-5: Best player available, but paying attention to positions. Don’t want to end up with, like, five quarterbacks.
- Later Rounds: Looking for those sleepers, guys who might have a breakout year. And, of course, gotta get a kicker and defense.
How’d I do?
The simulator gives you a grade at the end, and I think I got like a B+ or something. Honestly, the grade doesn’t matter that much to me. It’s more about getting a feel for the draft, seeing where players are going, and practicing different strategies.
I did a few of these mock drafts, trying out different things. One time, I waited super long to draft a quarterback, just to see how it would go. Another time, I focused heavily on running backs early. It’s all about experimenting, you know?
Overall, it was a really useful experience. It helped me get a better sense of player values and where I might need to adjust my strategy for the real draft. If you’re into fantasy football, I definitely recommend giving one of these simulators a try. It’s a good way to kill some time and get ready for the season!