Perfect Fantasy Football Draft: 6th in a 12-Team ESPN PPR League

Aug 14, 2025

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If you’re reading this, you’re likely sitting in the middle of your league’s draft order and wondering how to make the most of it. The good news is there’s plenty of value in every round, and the spacing between picks gives you time to weigh your options without feeling rushed.

In this article, I will walk through my favorite players in each round that should be available to me based on ESPN ADP via 4for4's Multi-Site ADP tool with a discussion on strategy from the 6th spot.

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My Plan of Attack from the 6th Position

Roster Settings: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex (WR/RB/TE), 1 Kicker, 1 DEF, 7 bench spots

First and foremost, stay flexible during fantasy drafts, as any number of things can happen. Here are my three tips and approaches that may help you:

Target wide receivers early and often: With ESPN’s default PPR scoring, a zero-RB approach is often favorable though not required. I’m aiming for three to four wide receivers in the first five rounds, knowing there are viable RB options available later.

Prioritize rookies and ascending players: ADP often reflects past production, not future potential. I’m looking for players in favorable situations with minimal competition for touches who can outperform their draft slot particularly in the middle and late rounds.

Build smart stacks: I prefer not to rush into drafting a QB, but I like pairing quarterbacks and receivers from projected top-10 offenses. If QB isn’t an early priority, it means finding hidden gems in later rounds to complete the stack.

Continue reading for a breakdown of my favorite picks through Round 10 and a list of the best late-round targets at each position.