The Best of Both Worlds – Play On DRAFT

No, this is not a promotional post. I wish I were getting paid to talk about DRAFT fantasy. I am taking the time out of my week to talk about one of the lesser-known Daily Fantasy sites because they deserve it. What makes them different or worthy of praise? Their specific focus on one DFS contest and seamless mobile app interface are just a few reasons why you should consider switching to DRAFT for your DFS fix.

The Snake Draft

The number one factor that differentiates DRAFT from its competitors is that they only offer one type of game. That’s right, DRAFT only offers a snake format for their DFS players. How is this different? For one, this format completely eliminates the salary cap concept. You no longer have to worry about sacrificing value at a given position because of a player’s price.

Another benefit of the snake format is low ownership. Since you are literally drafting players, no one else can roster a player you’ve chosen. Unlike salary cap leagues, players don’t have to worry about suffering from high ownership percentages.

In my opinion, the most appealing factor of a snake format is the fact that it’s a small, single entry contests. Players no longer have to worry about competing against people who can afford to create hundreds of rosters in large contests. Sure, there aren’t as many contests with upside like with FanDuel and DraftKings. However, there are still contests that yield as much as $540 or even $1,000.

A New Niche In DFS

DRAFT’s seamless app interface is one of the many reasons for this new DFS sites success. (Courtesy: upfront.com)

When I used to playing in season long leagues, the number one problem I faced was agreeing on a time to draft that worked for everyone. Then, if by some miracle we decided on a time, we would spend two to three hours selecting players.

What DRAFT has done is eliminate the multi-hour process usually needed to create a roster in season long leagues. Why? Because you don’t have to worry about rostering players on your bench. All you have to do is pick enough players for a starting lineup and that’s it. With DRAFT, you can now feel the exhilaration associated with season long league drafts each and every week. You can develop and hone your strategy until you have mastered the art of drafting.

With the emergence of this new DFS site, I wouldn’t be shocked if season long leagues on sites like ESPN or Yahoo turn into playing on DRAFT every week against your friends for 17 weeks. It’s truly the best of both worlds. You get to experience all the ups and downs of a season long draft every single week. You don’t have to worry about large player pools, or salary cap restrictions. Just be present at your leagues scheduled time and pick the best team you can.

Join me this weekend by signing up to play on DRAFT or by downloading their mobile app in the app store!

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