Any successful fantasy football campaign starts with the draft. At this point in the NFL season, though, smart roster management has become the most important fantasy factor.
Managers who drafted well should have the freedom to target the most favorable matchups in any given week. They'll have more opportunities to do so in Week 8, as no teams are on bye.
Of course, playing the best matchups isn't an option for everyone. Some managers never had a surplus of depth at key positions, while others have lost it because of injuries.
Sometimes managers simply have to lean into unfavorable matchups and hope that the players are prepared to overcome.