2026 PSDG: Being the Best Baller (Preview)
Chris Rito - 7/10/2026
The FanEx Analysis Draft (FAD) was always one of the great teaching tools and showcases of fantasy expertise every summer, and it was a good example of what is known as the "best ball" or "draftmaster" scoring system. In a nutshell, the basic concept is that you do not have to select your lineup week to week; your lineup is decided after the fact, as your best possible lineup gets started for you once the stats are determined. While this takes the week-to-week strategy out of the lineup decisions it also makes drafting very, VERY different. There are some players that get lowered on your draft board in "standard" scoring leagues that are actually quite valuable in this format. This article is meant to help you navigate the different sort of drafting that is necessary if you are entering one of these leagues for the first...
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