Best Ball in fantasy football is a draft-only format where after the draft, there are no trades, waivers, or lineup decisions during the season. Instead, an algorithm automatically sets your optimal starting lineup each week based on player performance, allowing you to "set it and forget it" for the season
. Key features of Best Ball:
- You only participate in the draft; no in-season roster management is required
- The system automatically starts your highest scoring players each week, maximizing your points without manual intervention
- Rosters are typically deeper than standard leagues, often including multiple QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs to cover bye weeks and injuries
- The goal is to accumulate the most points over the season; many Best Ball leagues use cumulative scoring rather than head-to-head matchups
Best Ball is popular because it removes the stress of weekly lineup decisions and waiver wire moves, focusing the fun on the draft itself. It allows you to draft stars and sleepers without worrying about managing the team during the season
. In summary, Best Ball is considered one of the best fantasy football formats for players who enjoy drafting but want a low-maintenance, high-fun season experience where the best possible lineup is automatically set each week
