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Auction drafts aren’t as common as their snake draft counterparts in fantasy football, but it’s an exciting format that every fantasy football player should try. Where snake drafts are checkers, auction drafts are chess. Auctions have a much more nuanced strategy and give you the possibility for a wider set of outcomes for your rosters.
Whether you’re new to auctions or a seasoned veteran, it helps to have a few key things in mind as you prep for your auction drafts. Over my many years of doing auction drafts, I’ve found that these are the top 10 tips for fantasy football auction drafts.
2024 Fantasy Football Auction Draft Strategy
1. Budget Allocation Is Key
It’s crucial to enter an auction with a general idea of how you plan to spend your money. Every auction is different, so you shouldn’t have a rigid play. But a general set of guidelines for allocation is a good idea. It’s wise to think about things in terms of percentages instead of raw dollars. Here’s my typical budget allocation for the standard league format of 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE and 1 flex:
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