It’s April, so why are you posting about fantasy football? Because fantasy football is the BEST! So many questions. Who should I draft if I have the number one overall pick? Are second-year players going to be worthwhile this year? WHO IS GARY BARNIDGE AND SHOULD I DRAFT HIM? All of these questions will be answered below.

If you like fantasy football, you’re in for a treat. Here are some tips, tricks, and answers to the questions from above.

Tips: 1.) Have fun. There’s no reason to be in a league to just win. Have fun when playing, but still try and kick butt!

2.) Stream your quaterbacks. There is no reason to take a QB before round eight. I wouldn’t even draft a quarterback in the draft because grabbing a quarterback in free agency and deciding on your QB by matchups is your best bet. *exception is a 16-man league, because all the QB’s besides Mark Sanchez will have been taken and you don’t want to end up with Mr. Butt-Fumble do you?*

          3.) Try to avoid second-year players. Yes, I understand that everyone and their dog is in love with Todd Gurley, David Johnson, Amari Cooper, etc.., but EVERY single year there are guys like this who go through the famed “sophomore slump.” I’ll be honest, I like some of these guys coming off of their rookie years, but it seems that I always fall in love with the David Johnsons of the world, so my advice is to just stay away and play it safe

          4.) Don’t go into your draft wanting to follow a strict strategy. By all means it’s perfectly fine to have targeted players and players to keep away from, but don’t go into your draft thinking “Well, I’m picking Julio Jones first round and Doug Martin in the second round.” That is an awful strategy. Really try to expand your knowledge on your draft, by mock drafting A TON, that way you can see where people seem to be falling, but don’t forget there’s always going to be that one guy who picks Calvin Johnson without realizing he’s retired, thus you have a better player than expected!

         5.) Know your draft before you get into it. There are so many different types of fantasy football league types that sometimes it can get confusing. Whether you’re in a Standard, PPR, Dynasty, Keeper, or any other type of league, just make sure you do your research and understand the difference between leagues.

FAQ: 1.) Who do I draft if I have the number one overall pick in the draft? The answer isn’t a clear definition because it depends on the league type and your own personal preference. You definitely don’t want to be one of those people who drafts a quarterback with the first pick, so I’d stick with a running back or wide receiver. Answer: Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, or Adrian Peterson

       2.) What’s the best strategy for drafting at the back of the first round? Most fantasy football drafts are in a serpentine order, so you will normally have back-to-back picks (last pick of the 1^st round and first pick of the 2^nd round). I would suggest going with the best player on the board, but that’s very obvious, so here are some more factors to help your decision. First, grab guys who you know are going to be taken by the next time you pick. Second, watch out for a guy like Rob Gronkowski. If you grab the top tight end, who is MILES above the rest of the tight ends, and then the top RB or WR on the board, you can then spend your next two pick (last pick of the 3^rd round and first pick of the 4^th round) filling holes in your roster.

       3.) Should I be super active on the trade block or stay away from trades? Sadly, the answer isn’t so straightforward. If you aren’t at ease with some of your top players, whom you know are going to hold high value, then propose a couple of trades and see where you can get the best value for YOUR team. If you’re comfortable with most of your team, but that last bench spot isn’t looking right, then you can try and swindle an opponent into a trade or just simply drop your player for someone you like more on the waiver-wire.

        4.) Should I be worried about players coming off of injuries and/or that recently switched teams? Yes, especially for guys that switched teams. With injured players (like Jordy Nelson or Kelvin Benjamin) comes a drop in their draft stock, thus you can get them later, but with players who have had a change of scenery, a lot of the times you get a boost in draft stock, which results in that player being overhyped and over-drafted.

        5.) How much should preseason games, OTAs, and practices affect how I draft a player? This fully depends on the player. For example, if Julio Jones has a preseason where he doesn’t score any touchdowns, there’s no reason to become alarmed because he is an elite wide receiver. The Falcons will probably only put him on the field for twenty to forty snaps in the preseason because they don’t want to risk injury. On the other side of this is a player like Kevin White, for example. White is coming off of a season-long injury from last season, but if you see the explosiveness and speed he showed in college, he might be worth some consideration in late rounds. It all just depends on what you see with your naked eye and if you think that it can translate to the regular season.

          That’s it for this early look at fantasy football 2016! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to leave a comment below or tweet us @teenviewmag!