Most managers focus entirely on the first three rounds, but success often hinges on how you navigate rounds 4 through 7. This session breaks down specific PPR league strategy adjustments required to keep your team competitive as the talent pool thins. You will learn how to balance positional scarcity with value-based drafting, ensuring you do not reach for players just to fill a spot. Judy and Gina explore the nuances of roster construction during these pivotal stages, helping you maintain a consistent lineup from week one through the playoffs. They offer clear perspectives on when to prioritize running backs versus wide receivers, providing a blueprint to avoid common mistakes that derail many teams mid-draft. Subscribe for weekly fantasy football breakdowns and share which round you find the most challenging to navigate in the comments below. 00:00 Draft Strategies - YouTube 00:49 What to look at BEFORE your draft. 02:50 How does Superflex change the QB value? 04:12 Early Rounds 1-3 06:24 Hero RB 07:11 Round 1 - 8th pick - WR or Force a RB? Don't get emotional! 10:15 2025 - 11 QBs withing 4.5 points per game average 11:52 How early will you take Josh Allen? 13:13 Positional Runs in the Draft 16:02 Hero RB 17:31 High Value TEs 18:17 Rounds 4-7 22:26 When to worry about RB2? 23:25 Looking for TEs and QBs 24:58 Player Tiers 27:51 Late Rounds - You don't have to fill your starting line-up first! 29:39 5th WR or a QB you don't like? 32:58 When to take a Defense or Kicker? 36:50 Situation Questions and Answers 36:59 Round 3 - Josh Allen is there are you taking him? 38:35 Six RBs just went - join the run or take the value? 39:04 3 WRs and no RBs after 3 rounds - panic level? 39:36 Round 7 with no QB - worried? 39:48 Round 9 with no TE - worried? 41:29 ADP and how it differs 43:37 Round 12 - safe veteran or high-upside rookie? 45:37 RB Handcuffs The biggest takeaway? Have a strategy, not a script. Your draft probably won't go exactly as planned—and that's okay. Know where the value is, understand positional scarcity, don't panic when a position starts flying off the board, and be ready to adjust. Whether this is your first fantasy football draft or you've been playing for years, this episode will help you head into your 2026 PPR draft with a game plan. 🏈 Join the Fan Girl Football community for leagues, fantasy football help, NFL talk and more at FanGirlFootball.com. If you enjoyed the episode: 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe for more NFL, fantasy football, beginner-friendly football content, and community-driven conversations 📲 Follow Fan Girl Football on social media for more football content and updates #BestBallFantasy #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootballAdvice #FantasyFootballTips #FantasyFootballCommunity #BestBall #UnderdogFantasy #FantasyFootball2026 #NFLFantasy #FantasySports #WomenWhoLoveFootball #FanGirlFootball #WomenInSports #FantasyFootballPodcast #FantasyFootballDraft #BestBallStrategy #NFL #FootballSeason #DFS #FantasyFootballLife