Early 2026 Fantasy Football Mock Draft for Best Ball Contests

For those who haven't played it yet, fantasy football "best ball" leagues follow a different scoring format than normal redraft leagues. Rather than setting lineups before each week's games start, that work is done for you. Instead, your lineup is set after the fact to the highest possible scoring group of players. While it still […]

Underdog Fantasy Football Best Ball Playoff League Rankings - The Gauntlet (2026)

The 2026 NFL Playoffs are here, and fresh drafts are taking place. Below you'll find our 2026 Underdog fantasy football best ball rankings for playoff leagues like The Gauntlet that are played on Underdog Fantasy. RotoBaller's lead forecaster Nick Mariano has put together these top 100 rankings to guide your 2026 playoff league drafts. Use […]

5 Underdog Playoff Fantasy Football Sleepers for Best Ball Contests

The NFL playoffs have arrived, but that doesn't mean that the fun stops with fantasy football. You can join playoff best ball leagues at Underdog, where you draft a team in a large-field competition. These are 10-round snake drafts where you not only have to consider how well the player projects, but also whether their […]

DraftKings Fantasy Football Rankings: 2025 Best Ball

Hello and welcome to RotoBaller's DraftKings Fantasy Football Rankings for 2025 Best Ball leagues on DraftKings. A reminder that on the DraftKings Fantasy platform, NFL best ball leagues only have four potential positions: Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), and Tight End (TE). You will see these four positions in the rankings below, […]

Underdog Fantasy Football Rankings: 2025 Best Ball

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Underdog Fantasy Football Rankings for 2025 Best Ball leagues on Underdog Fantasy. Keep in mind that on the Underdog Fantasy platform, NFL best ball leagues only have four positions: Quarterback (QB), Running Back (RB), Wide Receiver (WR), and Tight End (TE). You will see these four positions reflected in the rankings […]

5 Fantasy Football Value Picks With Upside - Late-Round Best Ball Draft Targets (2025)

Best ball leagues have been taking over the world. Everyone loves drafting and then watching how the team shakes out. In a recent article, I examined the historical data for Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) formats. The data uncovers where drafters scooped up potential values to win best ball leagues. Using historical data and win […]

4 Late-Round Fantasy Football Best Ball Draft Sleepers (2025)

The late rounds of best ball may seem like throwaway rounds, but you can scoop up some major value if you look hard enough. Players with excellent traits and situations reside here every season, and picking up a little bit of value with each selection bolsters your fantasy football team that much more. With best […]

Early-Round Fantasy Football Avoids: Overvalued Draft Picks for Best Ball

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Those in best ball drafts don't need their early-round picks to […]

Late-Round Targets for 2025 Fantasy Football Best Ball Drafts

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy football championships are often celebrated through the superstars taken in […]

Best Ball Fantasy Football League-Losing Picks: 3 Early-Round Draft Avoids for 2025

You want to nail your early-round picks in fantasy football drafts. That’s a given. Those picks are the backbone of your squad and where most of your team’s scoring will come from in a given week. Not hitting on those picks puts you squarely behind the eight ball when it comes to scoring fantasy points […]

Best Ball Fantasy Football Mock Draft - RotoBaller Staff Strategies, Roster Construction, Sleepers, Value Picks

You've probably heard your favorite fantasy football analyst say it: "I'd only draft that guy in Best Ball". What does that mean, really? When someone says they'd only take a player in Best Ball, they're usually referring to players who are prone to spike weeks. That's one of the biggest reasons Best Ball can be […]

Fantasy Football Best Ball Cheat Sheet – Tiered Rankings, Sleepers & Strategy (2025)

Getting the best stacks in best ball is one of the easiest ways to make your team as competitive as possible. Every year, specific quarterback and receiver combinations produce multiple massive boom games that propel best ball teams to glory. Additionally, examining each team's schedule and identifying the teams they face can also give you […]

8 Late-Round Best Ball Sleepers and Draft Fliers: Fantasy Football Sleepers to Target

NFL training camps and preseason action are just around the corner. For many, that means the fantasy season will be starting soon. However, many fantasy gamers have been drafting best ball teams on platforms like Underdog Fantasy for months. Because of that, we have a firm grasp on ADP for players heading into 2025. Even […]

8 Fantasy Football Rookies to Target or Fade - Undervalued Sleepers, Overvalued Busts in Best Ball Drafts (2025)

Every year, we see rookie players shoot up draft boards throughout the summer. It is easy to fall in love with the potential of a young player in a new landing spot, especially when recent seasons have seen rookies have massive fantasy impacts. Rookies do have the ability to make or break fantasy teams. Find […]

John Johnson's Top Best Ball Draft Targets: 5 Must-Have Fantasy Football Players for 2025

As most of you likely already know, best ball is a fantasy football format in which you draft a team and never have to worry about setting your starting lineup. Your end-of-week lineup will automatically become the optimized lineup -- the one that, together, scored the most points. For these reasons, there are a few […]

Updated Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings (2025): Top 375 Players - Ashton Jeanty, Tee Higgins, Lamar Jackson, Davante Adams, Chuba Hubbard

Best ball draft season has already arrived, and the new fantasy football campaign continues to inch closer. We're here to assist with our 2025 fantasy football best ball rankings. Use these best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. In the updated overall best ball ranks below, check out where key players like […]

Must-Avoid Busts for Fantasy Football Best Ball Drafts: 3 Overvalued Veterans to Fade in 2025

Part of putting together a winning best ball roster is avoiding the landmines in fantasy football in every round. While you may be able to get away with one or two bad picks, having more than that severely increases the chances of your roster not having the firepower needed to win in the regular season […]

Updated Best Ball Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings (2025): Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Kyler Murray, Jared Goff, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields

Quarterbacks have continued to gain value in fantasy football, and having a game-changer can be your key to winning a best ball contest or tournament. Our 2025 fantasy football best ball quarterback rankings will help you make the right draft picks for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. In the updated best ball QB rankings […]

Updated Best Ball Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings (2025): Trey McBride, Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Jonnu Smith, Tucker Kraft, Darren Waller

Tight ends remain a frustrating position for fantasy football, but at least in best ball leagues, you don't always have to eat a low score in your TE spot. Our 2025 fantasy football best ball tight end rankings will help you make the right draft picks for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. For a […]

Updated Best Ball Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (2025): Puka Nacua, Drake London, Tyreek Hill, Zay Flowers, Ladd McConkey, DK Metcalf

If you're set to take part in a best ball draft soon or are just looking ahead, you have come to the right place. Our 2025 fantasy football best ball wide receiver rankings will help you make the right draft picks for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. In the updated best ball WR rankings below, […]

Updated Best Ball Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings (2025): Saquon Barkley, Ashton Jeanty, Christian McCaffrey, Bucky Irving, Bhayshul Tuten

The new NFL campaign is still a few months away, but best ball draft season is here, and we've got you covered with our 2025 fantasy football best ball running back rankings. Identifying the right running back picks throughout your draft is key, so use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, […]

3 Fantasy Football Rookies to Target: Breakout Candidates and Draft Sleepers for FFPC Leagues

Enthusiasm within the fantasy football community for members of this year's rookie class was already surging months before we witnessed the results of April's NFL Draft. This frenzy for first-year players was sustained as many of you participated in rookie drafts, and it has remained robust as a rising number of rosters are being assembled […]

2025 Fantasy Football Best Ball FLEX Rankings: Jameson Williams, Chuba Hubbard, Jaylen Waddle, George Pickens, Aaron Jones, RJ Harvey, more

The 2025 NFL season is still a few months away, but it's already "best ball draft season." If you're set to draft a team this offseason, we have you covered. To get started on best ball prep, check out our 2025 fantasy football best ball flex rankings. Use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, […]

2025 Fantasy Football Best Ball Quarterback Rankings: Jalen Hurts, Baker Mayfield, Brock Purdy, Jordan Love, Cam Ward, J.J. McCarthy, Geno Smith

The quarterback position has more upside than ever for fantasy football, and hitting on an early-round and late-round stud can take your best ball team to the next level. Ahead of your early best ball drafts, check out our 2025 fantasy football best ball quarterback rankings. Use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, […]

2025 Fantasy Football Best Ball Tight End Rankings: Brock Bowers, Sam LaPorta, T.J. Hockenson, Colston Loveland, Tucker Kraft, David Njoku, Kyle Pitts

The tight end position remains tricky to navigate in fantasy football, so if you're taking part in an early draft or just looking ahead, check out our 2025 fantasy football best ball tight end rankings. Use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. Identifying late-round tight ends with best ball […]

2025 Fantasy Football Best Ball Wide Receiver Rankings: CeeDee Lamb, Terry McLaurin, Davante Adams, Jameson Williams, Chris Olave, DJ Moore

Best ball draft season has already kicked off, and we're just over three months away from the start of the 2025 NFL campaign! To get started on best ball prep, check out our 2025 fantasy football best ball wide receiver rankings. Use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. Be […]

2025 Fantasy Football Best Ball Running Back Rankings: Jahmyr Gibbs, Kenneth Walker, Omarion Hampton, De'Von Achane, Chuba Hubbard, more

After a few down years from the running back position, there were several big-time spike-week ball carriers in 2024. Hopefully, that trend continues as we look ahead to our 2025 fantasy football best ball running back rankings. Identifying the right running back picks throughout your draft is key, so use these early best ball rankings […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Draft Targets for Best Ball Leagues: 2025 Draft Sleepers

Best ball drafts are starting to heat up as we approach the summer months. Fantasy football managers and football enthusiasts are firing up drafts on platforms like Underdog and Drafters to increase their exposure during the early ADP months. One position that can make or break fantasy drafts is the quarterback position. Having a strong […]

Best Ball Stacks to Target in 2025 Fantasy Football

While the 2025 NFL regular season is still a few months away, the world of fantasy football is starting to heat up. Therefore, now is the perfect time for fantasy players to get into some best ball leagues. Unlike traditional redraft or dynasty leagues, fantasy players don’t have to set a weekly lineup in best […]