Fantasy football - Three easy tips to win your autodraft

Back-to-school chaos. End-of-summer BBQs. Business travel.

Try as we might, life sometimes gets in the way of our favorite pastime.

Truthfully, that's exactly what inspired this article. I was scheduled to take part in the fantasy football group's weekly mock draft while flying back to Los Angeles after having been in the studio for the 2022 Fantasy Marathon. Rather than me relying on the Wi-Fi at 30,000 feet, one of our editors — Joe Kaiser — suggested testing out some autodraft strategies.

It was, by no means, a perfect draft. But I learned that a few selection-day tweaks could produce a solid squad.

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Obviously, crafting a roster in real time remains the most recommended (and fulfilling) option, but ESPN Fantasy has made the autodraft feature effortlessly customizable. Doubling down during the season and working the waiver wire is still a must, but formulating your fake football team on the spot doesn't have to be… autodraft can save the day.

To adjust your draft settings, go to My Team tab, then click on Edit Draft Strategy. Once you note the Pre-Draft Rankings tab, adjust the rankings by dragging and dropping.

It's a one-stop shop for personal preference… and convenience.

Are you passionate about a Robust RB strategy? Or does the Zero RB approach intrigue you? Maybe you're all about scooping Josh Allen early. Or, perhaps, you're comfortable waiting on the QB position. Regardless, utilizing the autodraft feature allows you to set it and forget while implementing your preferred game plan.

Simply, adjust each round — specifying RB, WR, TE or FLEX — to reflect which position you want to prioritize when. The tool will take over and select the