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  • Senior Writer, ESPN
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ESPN Senior Writer and Prognosticator - NFL, Fantasy, Betting. Biased against your favorite team.
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Mike Clay's Playbook, Part 2: Fantasy football draft tips for nontraditional formats

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By Mike Clay
| ESPN Verified
Fantasy football leagues come in all shapes and sizes. In fact, I know this better than most, as none of the dozen or so teams I manage (not to mention countless best ball and mock drafts) are exactly the same, with a steady mix of seasonlong, dynasty, keeper, IDP, super-deep lineups and/or very creative scoring. One of my past leagues even had punters and head coaches. Yes, you can use both in the ESPN game ...
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The playbook: Planning a winning fantasy football draft strategy

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By Mike Clay
| MSN Verified
A new fantasy football season is upon us and -- if you tuned out after February's Super Bowl -- you have a lot of catching up to do. The 2026 NFL offseason had a flurry of action that will bring massive changes to the upcoming fantasy season. It starts at the top, as we have 10 new head coaches and a whopping 19 new offensive playcallers. And then there are the players. Arizona selected Jeremiyah Love with the third pick of April's draft, and the rookie is immediately in the fantasy RB1 mix.
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The Playbook: Planning a winning fantasy football draft strategy

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By Mike Clay
| ESPN Verified
A new fantasy football season is upon us and -- if you tuned out after February's Super Bowl -- you have a lot of catching up to do. Your League, Your Rules Create a league and customize league size, scoring and rules to play in the league you want to play in. Create a league today! This initial installment of The Playbook takes a thorough, position-by-position look at the fantasy landscape and offers advice and information that can help you make sound decisions on draft day.
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