Auction Strategy for Beginners

I just want to go over some of the basic strategies for a successful fantasy football auction setup. Even if you are a beginner going up seasoned veterans if you follow some of these simple rules you can be guaranteed a solid fantasy team.

There’s a few of us out there (you know who you are) that spend in the upwards of 30 or so hours a week doing research prior to our season auction. Those players that happen to just pick up a preseason magazine a few hours before the auction should stick to this strategy.

Apply the following salary cap percentages on your picks:

• One QB - 10-15%
• Two RB - 50-60%
• Three WR - 25-35%
• Keep the minimum’s for the remaining players

This is an easy but a sure fire way to have a solid lineup for the upcoming season and players to choose from. After each player is sold, write down how much he sold for on your cheat sheet. This gives you a great idea of how your league perceives values for positions which allows you to strategically bid accordingly. By keeping track of players purchased and values associated you can make winning purchases time and time again without overpaying.

I see people have solid seasons time and time again by following that simple strategy. This will help you keep your head on your shoulders and not get caught up in a bidding war and overpaying for players.