2017 PSDG: Drafting Strategies for IDP Leagues (Preview)
Steve Yerger - 6/28/2017
Welcome to the world of Individual Defensive Players. Before reading on, please note that this article is intended as an overall introduction to IDP, and may be too elementary for your needs. However, I will explain my personal IDP philosophies, which may help you in deciphering why my rankings look like they do. It’s important to understand the thinking behind a set of rankings before just blindly following them. So, let’s get started and cover a few of the very important aspects that will affect your IDP experience.Â
League SizeÂ
Â
I just wanted to briefly touch on this subject because it would greatly impact the value of IDPers. I play in one 32 team league that starts 3 LBs per team, so the value of having Luke Kuechly increases dramatically compared to an 8-team league, where every team will have good enough LBs to...
This is a Premium FF Mastermind Article.
You must be logged in to view it.
The Definitive Fantasy Information Service
Mastermind Moment
Week #8: The Market Debuts - FREE Sneak Peek!
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Tuesday - 10/21/2025: Premium Weekly Fantasy Newsletter subscribers take note. Your wait is OVER! The most important portion of the newsletter has been released for your viewing pleasure.
Read the Full Mastermind Moment
Testimonials
-- Imants E.
"I have been out of fantasy for 4 years. As soon as I decided to get back into it, I knew I had to have Mastermind's help!"
-- Brian I.
"...there are several speciality sites out there that cater to the fantasy crowd... Good sites for fantasy football include:... (www.ffmastermind.com)."
-- Al Gibes, The Online Guy - Las Vegas Review-Journal, September, 3rd, 2001
"I've been subscribing for about 6 or 7 years, and this is the best draft guide you guys have put out yet!"
-- Mark Lewandowski
"Fantasy Football Mastermind includes everything imaginable associated with fantasy football."
-- Fantasy Sports Online For Dummies
"Great site, been reading it for years. I visit lots of football sites every day of the year, and this is always the first one I go to!"
-- Doug