Kevin Szafraniec questions whether the half-PPR scoring in Yahoo leagues should change how we view the running back landscape and identifies areas of the draft where fantasy managers should be targeting and avoiding the position.
Over the years, I would have generally started any roster construction series by outlining how fantasy managers should be building out their wide receiver corps. While WR depth is certainly one of the core principles of building a successful fantasy team, many would argue that the ADP environment in 2025 allows us to wait at WR (relative to years past) in favor of opting for elite talent at other positions. For this reason, I kicked off my look at Yahoo leagues by focusing on how we can add elite options at quarterback and tight end to our rosters before coming up with our wide receiver game plan. To round out our look at Yahoo home leagues, we will dive into running back and break down how scoring settings and the 2025 ADP landscape could create exploitable advantages at the position.
Yahoo leagues default to half-PPR scoring and feature a 15-round draft. Starting lineups consist of: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, 1 K, and 1 D. For those following along at home, this leaves us with six bench spots, in addition to two IR slots. Many other platforms allow a seventh bench spot, making roster management in a standard Yahoo league a bit tighter. While one bench spot may not seem like a big deal to some, making sure we’re packing as much upside as possible into every opening on the roster could represent the difference between a championship season and missing out on the playoffs.
Due to the number of players featured in each tier, it is important to mention that they are listed in order of Yahoo ADP, not personal preference. If you are looking for rankings, we have everything you need from redraft and best ball to dynasty.
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