![]() ![]() Defensive Linemen belong anywhere after the ninth round, depending on the designation of Jason Pierre-Paul and Haason Reddick. DBs follow a similar pattern with Budda Baker and Jamal Adams viable in the 10 th round while the others should be drafted at least a round later, ideally as late as possible. If you miss these, it’s advisable to wait into the double-digit rounds before drafting anyone else. The first LB should come off the board in the seventh round, and the other studs should be selected if still there in the eighth round. In this situation, there’s no reason to draft a bench IDP player as the drop-off in quality is minimal in each of these positions with only one of each needed. The simplest setup of this form includes just 1DL, 1LB, and 1DB. Let’s have a look at some tactics for different setups: This mixes things up a lot and makes certain IDP players far more valuable than they normally would be due to positional scarcity. Many IDP leagues will be set up with one of each position and maybe a flex, though it’s also common to include a second LB spot. The Next Step (1-2 DL, LB, and DB positions) Remember, though, that if drafting with inexperienced IDP drafters, you may find DLs and DBs get selected too early, and you can find some excellent LB value in the double-digit rounds. Each additional IDP spot pushes IDP players forward another round or so. LB2s (the second twelve IDP players) and DBs shouldn’t be selected until at least the 13 th round.Ī third IDP spot will have little impact on the first few IDP guys off the board but does mean you’ll want to take others about another round earlier than you usually would. That being said, outside the first few studs, most players shouldn’t be selected until the double-digit rounds, and it’s once again viable to wait until deep in the draft, especially if everyone is passing on offensive value. That being said, it’s arguably a better strategy to wait until the final rounds of the draft unless a stud like Darius Leonard, Devin White, or Roquan Smith is still available in the ninth or tenth round.Ī second IDP spot will tend to move everything forward a round or so, with IDP players coming off the board from early in the sixth round at a fair value. If you have one IDP spot, you should see the first IDPs going off the board in the seventh round (though they’ll likely go earlier if many of your competitors are inexperienced). There’s enough depth that a replacement-level player is just as good as your bench guy. You also shouldn’t waste a bench spot on IDPs unless you’re rostering at least 3 IDPs. So when playing in these leagues, you’ll want to be rostering only LBs and safeties. Defensive backs make up the other 12, though none was in the top ten scorers, and many of these were cornerbacks, which are very unpredictable. As a general rule, you’ll want to be rostering a lot of LBs, with the linebackers making up 28 of the top 40 IDP scorers in 2020. If you’re an IDP beginner, you will find it easiest to look for a league with a standard offensive roster and a few IDP Flex positions where any IDP player can be played in that position. The Starter Pack (1 to 3 IDP Flex positions) Let’s look at the three main styles of IDP league: I suggest if you’re setting up an IDP league, you should do the same. Also, keep in mind your IDP scoring settings will make a big difference here, especially your tackle, sack, and interception values. Every offensive player you add will likely drop IDP players back about a round, as will moving to a PPR format. We’ll assume a 12 team half-PPR league with a basic offensive roster construction of 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1Flex, 1K, and 7 bench spots. So, where do IDPs sit by comparison? Well, it really depends on your format and roster construction. As a result, offensive players (and running backs in particular) who get on the field regularly are rarer and hence far more valuable. On a given snap, the field will typically include 1 QB, 1 RB, 2-4 WR, 1-3 TE and 11 IDP (3-4 Defensive Linemen (DL), 1-3 Linebackers (LB), and 4-6 Defensive Backs (DB)). Firstly, it’s important to recognize that even in a balanced IDP league (with an even amount of offensive and defensive players), IDPs will always be less valuable. So the big question is: when do you dip your toe in the IDP pool, and who do you take first? Plus, you’re not a total numpty, so you won’t draft a kicker until the last round (or ideally not at all). You’ve grabbed your offensive studs, and years of experience, and FantasyPros articles have taught you when to grab your quarterback and tight ends. ![]() You’ve downed a dozen wings and enough of your drink of choice to settle your nerves but not so much that you draft Younghoe Koo in the third round. It’s draft day, and you’re in an IDP league because you want the ultimate fantasy football experience (read here first if I lost you at IDP). ![]()
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