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Kenneth Le
Articles
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football mock drafts: When to target QBs in a superflex
Drafting in fantasy football is like any other muscle or skill. To flex and impress, time and reps are required. Mock drafting is essential, especially in newer or more niche formats. The ability to explore and dive into various strategies and witness the outcome is imperative. Even in slow draft formats, “freaking out” while on […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Guide To Football Analytics
Fantasy football has changed in many ways since its inception, but one of the key differences between fantasy players today, and those who played the game 20 years ago, is the adoption of advanced metrics. There are tons of football analytics used by your opponents, and it is important to understand what these terms mean […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Guide To Football Analytics Part 2
In the first portion of this football analytics breakdown, I gave you the list of terms I felt was most vital for you to know if you’re looking to engage with the fantasy community about the game we all love. In part two, the focus is going to shift to the usefulness of the statistics, […]
Anthony Amico
NFL
Fantasy
How to handle kicker and defense in best ball
Championship rosters in best ball fantasy football leagues are not littered only with the glitz and glam of early-round studs and breakout smash picks. Late-round diamond mining is a must as well. The search for small edges, especially in overall roster construction, is imperative. As the field sharpens, these tiny legs up are vital to […]
Derek Brown
MMA
DFS
A primer for MMA DFS
MMA DFS is perhaps the most fun sport to play in the daily fantasy industry. The “sweat” of watching your fighter land a knockout blow is unmatched in terms of the entertainment value and the adrenaline rush that it provides. But more importantly, the barrier of entry in playing MMA DFS is much smaller than […]
Jon Kelly
NFL
Fantasy
Best ball-specific draft strategies to try in football
Best ball draft season for fantasy football is back. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the format or are new to the game, it's always a good idea to take inventory of your own approach and make sure you are doing everything you can to improve your chances of ending the season with a […]
Noah Ruddell
NFL
Fantasy
Stack ideas for 2020 best ball football
Best ball is the fastest-growing niche in fantasy football, and that means playing without a defined strategy becomes more and more unwise. In general, these leagues pay out the top 20% at most. Due to the top-heavy nature of these tournaments, shooting for first provides the greatest return on investment. As such, a few key […]
Matthew Gajewski
NFL
Fantasy
The added fantasy value of a rushing quarterback
It’s second and three from around midfield. Lamar Jackson fakes a handoff, bounces to the left and sees daylight. After cutting back inside, Jackson gets to the 30-yard line, sees two Cincinnati Bengal defenders converge on him and spins away from both, forcing them to collide. A few seconds later, it’s 47 yards to the house, […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
How to adjust for tight end premium fantasy formats
As fantasy football has grown in popularity over the years, the diversity of league formats and scoring has increased as well. There are different strokes for all types of fantasy football folks these days. Today I want to focus on two of those in particular: Best ball, and within that game, tight end premium scoring. […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Late-round QBs to target in best ball
You can’t prioritize every position in your fantasy football draft. Something has to come behind the others. Popularized by J.J. Zachariason, and growing in usage every year, the late-round quarterback strategy is one that most experts are now on board with as the predominant way to select signal-callers in fantasy football. The last two years […]
Anthony Amico
NFL
Fantasy
Late-round RBs to target in best ball
Arguably fantasy football’s most important position, running backs continue dominate scoring across leagues. While landing Christian McCaffrey and the workhorse backs at the top of drafts creates a clear edge, finding late-round gems also provides an advantage in fantasy leagues. Looking specifically at best ball leagues, owners generally end their drafts with between four and […]
Matthew Gajewski
NHL
DFS
The basics of DFS fantasy hockey
Welcome to the FTN daily fantasy hockey guide. For those of you who are wading into the waters of DFS hockey for the first time, this article will help you navigate some of the strategies of roster construction and game selection. Roster basics The two major sites, FanDuel and DraftKings, use similar roster formats with […]
Russell Prentice
MLB
Fantasy
A glossary of advanced baseball stats
When it comes to constructing a season-long roster or putting together a DFS lineup, there may not be a sport that requires a more analytical approach than baseball. When researching for a given slate, numerous advanced stats are used to reinforce why to target a player or why to fade them. That said, it’s important […]
Joe Metz
NBA
DFS
3 key stats to get started in NBA DFS
This is part of our DFS guide for the NBA, a look at the key stats to get started playing daily fantasy basketball.First and foremost, I would like to start off by saying welcome to FTN Daily and thank you for joining us on this journey. Our goal is to be the best daily fantasy […]
Kyle Murray
NBA
DFS
How is NBA DFS different from other sports?
Welcome to another version of NBA DFS 101. If you haven’t already, I recommended checking out my article on the three key stats for NBA DFS. Many of you may be coming over into the NBA DFS world from other sports, and are just starting off here. This article will break down some of the […]
Kyle Murray
NBA
DFS
Understanding and reacting to news for NBA DFS
When it comes to day-of news regarding a DFS slate, there may not be a more tilting and impactful sport than daily fantasy basketball. Between waiting on starting lineups to be announced, minutes restrictions, rotation changes, and late scratches, how each of these news updates affects your day-to-day research methods and lineup construction can be […]
Joe Metz
NBA
DFS
The rules for mass multi-entry in NBA DFS
Mass multi-entry is a common approach to daily fantasy sports, including the NBA game. Maxing out (generally 150 entries) in DFS tournaments on FanDuel and DraftKings is a way to gain a competitive edge. Today, we’ll look at how to do that to your advantage. Seeing someone enter 150 lineups might look like a shortcut […]
David Jones
NFL
Fantasy
NFL best ball bargains and value picks to target
Coming from a full-time DFS player, best ball is a great concept of fantasy football because it brings an extreme amount of strategy and game theory into the drafts. Today, I’m going to break down some of my favorite bargain-bin picks at each position for 2020 as well as talking about some strategy when it […]
Kyle Murray
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NFL
Fantasy
Late-round WR to target in best ball
Hitting on the late rounds is crucial to any fantasy football draft, especially best ball where you don’t make roster changes in season. Wide receivers are plentiful, but that doesn’t mean you can just grab any names late in the draft. I used to love collecting cards as a kid. The excitement of ripping through […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
Late-round TEs to target in best ball
You’re not rostering as many tight ends in your best ball fantasy football leagues as you do the other skill positions, but that makes hitting on the right guys all the more important. In most of my drafts, I want to either be the first person to pick a tight end or the last. The […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
Tips for playing NFFC best ball fantasy football
The National Fantasy Football Championship offers plenty of different contests with entry fees ranging as little as $25. The NFFC prides itself on creating leagues for any price range. $25 too much? You can hop over to their Bestball10s site with leagues starting at $10. Their most popular high-stakes overall competitions are the Primetime and […]
Matthew Davis
Tennis
DFS
Tennis 101: Breaking down the DFS basics
Welcome to Tennis 101, where I will go over some of the basics of DFS Tennis for those who aren’t familiar with the product or, perhaps, are simply looking for a refresher. Tennis Basics Tennis is a unique game with tricky scoring. In a singles match, there'll be one player serving and the other returning. […]
Josh Gross
NFL
Fantasy
10 late-round startup targets in dynasty fantasy football
With dynasty roster construction, mining the later rounds of startups is one of the small edges that can separate the haves from the have nots. Players from this range of the draft are many times the undrafted free agents, late-round NFL draft prospects, the grizzled veteran uglies, or yesteryears hype pieces that have lost their […]
Derek Brown
Nascar
DFS
NASCAR DFS 101: How to build lineups
The million-dollar question is what do we do to build NASCAR lineups? The main answer is that it all depends on the track. When we play Daytona or Talladega, we focus on a lineup construction around the less aggressive drivers mixed with drivers who do well on those tracks. This is a different monster and an […]
Javi Prellezo
PGA
DFS
Getting started in PGA DFS: What to look for, how to do it
With PGA one of the first major sports back, breaking down some of the basics to golf DFS was one of our priorities at the new site (and welcome!). So below is a breakdown of some of the basics for those who may be looking to get into it for the first time or to […]
Kyle Murray
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football mock drafts: Strategy lessons from a 12-team PPR
The real value in fantasy football mock drafting is throwing yourself into as many as possible for as long as possible. Seeing ADP trends and evolving draft strategies and popular value picks can give you a leg up by the time you are actually drafting. One good way to do just that is by gathering […]
Joe Metz
Soccer
DFS
DFS Soccer 101: Basic research strategies and roster construction
Welcome to the FTN daily fantasy soccer guide! For those of you who are DFS soccer beginners, this article will serve as a baseline of where to start with basic research strategies and roster construction. COVID-19 Sports have been impacted by the pandemic as much as any other space. Many of the sporting leagues around […]
Tristan Hoh
NFL
Fantasy
Everything you need to know about SFBX
Each year over the past decade, the venerable Scott Fish has run a fantasy league that allows for fans and analysts from across the industry to play together. The goal of the Scott Fish Bowl is to raise awareness and money for Fantasy Cares, a charity that Fish set up to give back to the community. This […]
Anthony Amico
NFL
Fantasy
Players to avoid in best ball at their current ADPs
As critical as it is to load your best ball roster with high-upside fantasy football options, it is even more important to avoid the land mines: players whose floors are not priced into their draft prices and whose failure to produce can knock you off the rails. It’s easy to find projections for each player’s […]
Noah Ruddell
NFL
Fantasy
Best Ball 101: Everything you need to know to get started
Whether you are new to fantasy football or a seasoned veteran, something you have likely been hearing a lot about is best ball. It has been one of the fastest-growing fantasy football formats and is far less time-intensive than traditional leagues. If you are thinking about getting into best ball fantasy football (and you definitely […]
Anthony Amico
NFL
Fantasy
Welcome to FTN Network
Welcome to FTN Network, an enterprising, cross-platform, multi-sport site dedicated to you, the committed fantasy sports player and bettor. Our merry band of award-winning contributors will inform, entertain and predict, hopefully at a tail-worthy clip. Most importantly, we’ll serve you, the FTN faithful, with engrossing content, interactive sessions, innovative tools, deep-dive stats, player props data and […]
FTN Staff
NHL
DFS
The keys to building a successful NHL DFS lineup
Playing any daily fantasy sport for the first time (or even later times) can be daunting for anybody. Below, we wanted to tackle hockey, with a look at the building blocks of making money in NHL DFS. As many of you may know, I hail from South Florida and lived there for almost 29 years […]
Javi Prellezo