Like the NFL preseason, fantasy football drafts don't count. However, they can be a valuable tool in the preparation process—again, just like those exhibition games.

SportsLine's 2025 Fantasy football draft guide includes Fantasy football auction values, keeper advice, mock drafts and more

The Playbook is a strategy piece for beginners and advanced players that shows you how I apply all that I've learned during my many years as a fantasy player and an offseason of research. I originally published a version of this series in 2021, but it is a living piece that I update substantially each year.