Introducing StartBench: Your Weekly Fantasy Lineup Assistant, Launching This Fall
Fantasy football is full of tough decisions. Every week, you're faced with the same gut-wrenching question:
Who do I start, and who do I bench?
This Fall, FanDraft is solving that problem with the launch of our brand new web application: StartBench — a smart, data-driven lineup tool designed to take the guesswork out of weekly start/sit decisions.
Why We Built StartBench
The hardest part of the season isn’t the draft — it’s the decisions that follow. Injury reports, defensive matchups, game logs, player props, player news, projections — it’s all scattered across different sites.
StartBench brings all that key data into one unified, easy-to-use platform, and goes a step further: it synthesizes everything into clear, actionable weekly insights for your roster.
This isn’t just a stat aggregator. It’s your personal fantasy consultant.
What StartBench Will Offer
🟢 Smart Start/Sit Recommendations
Every recommendation is backed by live data — including injuries, bye weeks, defense rankings, prop bets, player news, and your league’s scoring rules.
🟢 Import From Major Platforms
Yahoo, Sleeper, ESPN, CBS, MFL — easily import your roster with a few clicks.
🟢 Custom League Scoring
Your league doesn’t follow defaults? No problem. StartBench adapts to your rules.
🟢 AI-Enhanced Player Analysis
Our engine surfaces critical context each week: trends, volume shifts, usage notes, and matchups — all tailored to your team.
🟢 Constant Updates
Our platform will stay up-to-date with the best lineup advice based on the latest injury and news updates.
Who It’s For
Casual players who don’t want to spend hours each week doing research
Commissioners looking to help league members level up
Competitive managers who want an edge, especially in deeper or dynasty leagues
Whether you're juggling waiver wire pickups or wondering if it's finally time to sit your struggling RB2 — StartBench is here to help.
Join the Waitlist
We’re currently putting the final touches on StartBench, and we can’t wait to get it into your hands for the 2025 season. Early access will roll out soon, and waitlist members will be the first to know — plus they’ll get exclusive beta invites and launch-day perks.
