When it comes to successfully navigating a fantasy football season, a little good fortune never hurts. Sometimes, the most clear path to a championship involves having the fewest core players missing time.
Of course, there's a big difference between a healthy lineup and a genuinely good one. That piece of the equation is addressed on draft day, and while managers can't control exactly who will be available—other managers will be making selections, after all—they can go into the draft with a solid plan.
A smart draft plan typically involves breaking down position groups into tiers of players with similar value.