Below, we'll break down a 14-round, 12-team full PPR draft that I participated in with members of the Fantasy Football Today team. This is an outline that you can follow if you pick No. 12 overall in your league. The key is to study the strategy, not necessarily the players, to see if it works for you.

If this is the year of the “Hero RB” strategy, elite wide receivers may be available later in the first round than usual, which may allow managers to capitalize on the top receivers, particularly if those receivers are Chase or Jefferson,

What strategies should fantasy managers with the No. 1 pick prepare to use in 2025 fantasy football drafts this season?