Article snippet: As popular as fantasy football has become, there will still be people picking fictional teams for the first time this year. And there are others who have played for years but have no clue as to what they are doing. If you fall into either category, this article is for you. Let’s get this basic concept out of the way: Fantasy football involves selecting real players to create fake teams that earn points based on real players’ performances on the field. If your fake team scores more points than other people’s fake team, you win (and get to rub it in their face on Tuesday morning). Sometimes luck is all you need to win your fantasy league. But more often than not, you need to do some preparation to have a chance. By following a few simple guidelines before and during your draft, maybe you’ll be the surprise star of your friends and family league or finally show up those work colleagues who have mocked your every move in the draft room. If you don’t know the difference between Devonta Freeman and D’Onta Foreman, you better find someone who does. Luckily, there is no shortage of folks on the internet who spend way too much time analyzing football statistics, including established pros who work for ESPN, CBS Sports and other major sports websites, and those on the independent circuit. Most experts will rank players for each position based on how they think they will perform over the course of the season. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the choices, head over to Fantas... Link to the full article to read more