| By :
Kate Rieger
Fantasy football is part skill, part research, and part luck. The more attention you give to the skill and research, though, will greatly reduce the amount of luck you need. Fielding a good fantasy team is remarkably different than fielding a real team, and taking advantage of those differences will give your fantasy team the winning edge. The following three secrets seem to be obvious, but you would be surprised how many fantasy players get caught with losing teams because they missed these three simple tactics. Always Draft a Backup for the Big Star It can be tempting to draft a superstar running back and then spend your attention on other elements of the team because the running back position is all sewn up. If you were able to draft Adrian Peterson, for example, you'd feel pretty comfortable with your running game. What happens when your star player suffers a broken toe in the third game of the season, though? If you never chose another quality player to back him up, you suddenly have no talent covering that part of the game. Fill each position on your roster with at least two quality players in case one breaks down. Keep Trading After the Draft is Over Once the initial draft is over and the season starts, you'll probably feel pretty good about the team you've put together. Don't forget to keep an eye on trade offers and deals during the season, though. Look for opportunities to trade someone who is under performing for someone who is having a great year. Injuries can be a big game changer as well. Don't be afraid to mix up the line-up every now and then. If you mix it up a little as the season goes on, you'll have better opportunities to win more games. A Great Offensive Line Makes Any Quarterback Look Good Everyone is always interested in getting the best quarterbacks in the league. The truth is, however, that every NFL quarterback is going to score some points almost every single week. Don't waste your time chasing the big name quarterback that everyone wants. Find a competent quarterback that plays for a team that has a powerful offensive line. Chances are, your middle of the road quarterback will score plenty of points to keep your team on the board. Consistent good performers will always outscore a big game every third week.
|
![[Valid RSS feed]](http://www.articlesbacklink.com/images/icon_Rss.png "XML Feed For RSS"){kind=icon}
Category Rss Feed
Print This Article
Add To Favorites
