Luck is needed to win in Fantasy Football.
No, not Andrew Luck—though he would certainly help. We’re talking luck as in no injuries, unexpected opportunities, and plenty of help from teammates in a sport in which an individual can’t thrive without it.
But preparation and a keen eye for talent are also critical to success on draft day. The first few rounds are easy, but those who make the most of their picks once the Lucks, Le’Veon Bells, and Antonio Browns of the NFL are gone will be celebrating a championship in January.
That means selecting sleepers, also known as productive skill position players that slip by your competition.