Fantasy Football Draft Day Cheat Sheet 2026
- Kev Wheeler
- 11 minutes ago
- 4 min read
We have come to Fantasy Football draft weekend and if you have found this site you likely know how to prepare, but there are always some quick reminders that we have to make sure of before we draft. I know articles about drafting can get long winded and sometimes overwhelming so I have attached a cheat sheet you can print-out or save to your desktop at the bottom of this post. If you are looking for specific player evaluation connect to the draft rankings article.
Fantasy Football Draft - Rule Number Uno
The first thing you need to do to prep for your fantasy football draft is know your scoring rules. I’m actually shocked that I have to write that, but you can’t imagine how many people play and don’t know how players actually get points. There are many different scoring rules and your drafting philosophy should be centered around your scoring system.
Draft and Chill
One thing that gets generally overlooked is comfort, especially at a live draft. Make sure you are in a comfortable seat, make sure you have easy access to the draft board and have a cooler with a couple of beverages and some snacks, you want to make sure to limit distractions. Also, be sure to choose a seat where people can’t look over your shoulder, I forgot this one year and I was so buzzed I didn’t realize what was happening until I was sniped a half-dozen times.
