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The NFL season is under 100 days away, and that means it’s time to draft. Underdog Fantasy’s Superflex Puppy is live, and if you’re serious about winning in fantasy football best ball, this is the format to target right now. With a softer field, unique structure, and high prize potential, it’s an opportunity you can’t afford to ignore.
(This is an AI-generated article from a recently published IDP+ Betting Podcast transcript.)
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Understanding the Superflex Puppy Format
The Superflex Puppy offers a more forgiving playoff path than Best Ball Mania. There are 225,000 total entries, a $5 buy-in, and a $1 million prize pool. First place wins $100,000, second place gets $75,000, and even third place earns half of the top prize. If you max enter at $750 and make just one team to the finals, you’ve essentially paid for all your entries.
The draft includes 20 rounds, which is slightly more than typical due to the added Superflex spot. Each lineup includes one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one regular Flex, and one Superflex. It’s important to add, the extra Superflex slot replaces a third WR, which drastically changes draft priorities.
Quarterbacks Are King in Superflex
In standard best ball, positional value allows flexibility in early rounds. Not here. The Superflex format means quarterbacks regularly outscore even the best non-QBs by a wide margin. Top-tier QBs outpace even elite seasons from wideouts like Justin Jefferson or backs like Saquon Barkley.
This makes taking the quarterback early and often the most sensible strategy. Drafting three quarterbacks in the first five or six rounds gives you stability and ceiling. If you delay at quarterback, you’ll be stuck with fringe starters like Drake Maye or Jordan Love, who can’t match the point potential of Lamar Jackson or Brock Purdy.
Target Early Receivers, Then Bulk Running Backs Late
With only two starting wide receivers, early wideout depth isn’t critical. Grab three to four high-end wide receivers early, then pivot away. Later wide receivers—WR3/WR4 types—rarely crack weekly lineups in this format. Players like Jakobi Meyers or Jayden Reed become nearly unusable.
Instead, embrace a zero-RB build. Load up on running backs in rounds 8–16. With seven or eight backs on your roster, you’re playing the volatility game. One breakout or injury can provide a weekly starter without spending early capital.
The Market Is Still Catching Up
Superflex ADP hasn’t stabilized yet. Early drafters are still grabbing elite non-quarterbacks too high. That’s a mistake. You can exploit that by loading up on quarterbacks while others chase positional skill players who won’t outscore even second-tier QBs.
Also, many drafters are overvaluing mid-tier wide receivers in rounds 8–10. That gives savvy managers a window to prioritize RBs and TEs while opponents fall into the WR trap.
Tight End and Stack Strategy
Because of the depth required at other positions, don’t wait too long to start your TE group. If you miss on early targets, you’ll be stuck with fringe options like Jake Ferguson, forcing you to draft four TEs just to fill the spot.
Stacking in Superflex is harder than standard formats. You’ll often miss out on ideal WR-QB pairings. Instead, prioritize stack correlation in late rounds. Pairing Jared Goff with a flyer like Isaac TeSla or Geno Smith with Michael Mayer still gives you playoff leverage without sacrificing structure.
Final Thoughts on Fantasy Football Best Ball Superflex Strategy
In this version of fantasy football best ball, you need to approach team building differently. Prioritize quarterbacks, front-load wide receivers, and bulk draft your running backs. Don’t chase mid-tier WRs or you’ll get boxed out at other positions.
Most importantly, start drafting now. The field is still adjusting to this format, and early entrants have a real edge. Take advantage before ADP sharpens.
And while you’re preparing, don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Fantasy Football Expo in Canton, Ohio, from August 8–10. It’s the best weekend of the year for fantasy fanatics. Until then, hit the lobbies and let’s crush these Superflex drafts.
Thank you for reading this article by @IDP_Plus. This article was created using IDP+ AI and edited by an IDP+ Staff Member. Be sure to check out the video above, which this article is based on, talking about fantasy football best ball strategies. Follow the host @theJoelWirth on X!
