Peak draft season is almost here. Our crew provides a good practice run through a 12-teamer to help you prepare for the real thing.

Week 2 of the 2025 NFL preseason slate sounded an alarm across the fantasy football community. Or it should have, anyway. Opening kick of the actual campaign is less than two weeks away. If fantasy football preparations aren't finalized yet, managers should at least be putting the final touches on those plans.

Similar to the third pick, you’re going to want to prioritize a balanced draft. Since you’ll have times where your picks are far