Which Positions Should I Draft?

Question

16 total rounds, so 16 players. Positions are QB, RB, WR, TE, D/ST, K. Standard 10-team ESPN league. Starting lineup is QB, RB, RB, flex, WR, WR, TE, D/ST, K.

Is this a good distribution;

QB- 2

RB- 5

WR- 5

TE- 1

D/ST-2

K- 1

Also with a lot of good RBs and WRs, I have to choose 5 starters out of 10. Isn't it a waste if for example, you draft Matt Forte as your 4th RB or Anthony Gonzalez as your 4th WR and they sit on the bench? Any thought, opinions, comments, etc. Thanx...

Answer 1

In a 10 team league, I would not get 2 D/ST. Just use that to get a high upside player like maybe Chris Johnson from Tennessee.

I like your distribution. I might actually have 4 WR and 2 TEs because TE can be a explosive position now and I would recommend a RB for the flex so no point have that many receivers. Plus they're too inconsistent over each week. The RBs, you know you're going to get the carries. Good Luck.

Answer 2

Yes, I like that distribution.  And yes, stay w/ a lot of WR and RBs.  They tend to get injured the most plus all the bye weeks and cold streaks.  Forte and Gonzalez would be great #4s!

Answer 3

I agree with Boston. You'll have to draft based on availability, but I would try to obtain top tier RB's first. Get atleast one and then start looking at what is out there. WR's like TO can be quite valuable as are top tier QB's like Manning and Brady. However, if you can't get one of the top two QB's I wouldn't sweat that position until later in the draft. You should be able to get a decent QB in late rounds so you can afford yourself some picks for better RB's and WR's who are more likely to score. A good TE like Gonzalez or Gates are worthy of a higher round pick as well once RB's and WR's begin getting picked over. In fact, those two have higher value than most WR's.

Answer 4

Do you know how to draft a fantasy team? Why are you worrying about distribution of positions?

You take the best players that you believe will get you the most points. Position doesn't matter as long as you can play all your best performers.