For the most part, the average IDP league has around 3-4 starting slots with defensive line (DL), linebacker (LB), and defensive back (DB) as the positions. As you get into deeper IDP leagues, those positions are expanded while adding more starting slots. When you get into the weeds of IDP leagues, things get much tougher.

Updated 2025 IDP fantasy football rankings highlight top linebackers, defensive linemen, and safeties to target after Week 2 of the NFL preseason.