If you think your only shot to draft an elite-tier tight end is to take one with a second-round pick, then you're probably going to force your way into selecting one of Brock Bowers or Trey McBride, with George Kittle as your backup plan in Round 3.

Like the NFL preseason, fantasy football drafts don't count. However, they can be a valuable tool in the preparation process—again, just like those exhibition games.

The Playbook is a strategy piece for beginners and advanced players that shows you how I apply all that I've learned during my many years as a fantasy player and an offseason of research. I originally published a version of this series in 2021, but it is a living piece that I update substantially each year.