The best month of the year for fantasy football is finally upon us as we head into August, ready for fantasy football drafts, preseason games, training camp hype and so much more. If you’re picking at the 1.

With the 2025 NFL preseason officially underway, it's time for fantasy managers to ramp up their draft prep. While exhibition games don't count, they do help decide depth charts and determine roles for the regular season.

The Athletic fantasy football staff reveals their mock results in which they were all tasked with carrying out a particular draft strategy.