Jeff Ratcliffe's Articles

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to break out the fantasy football flex rankings for Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season. If you’re new to the concept of flex rankings, these are simply the combined overall rankings for running back, wide receiver and tight end for each week during the fantasy football season. […]

Finally, you can turn your sports knowledge into real cash by investing in an athlete’s entire career. Prices rise and fall with every hit, huddle, and headline — and you can buy and sell instantly or hold for as long as you want. Three times a week, FTN will feature a player and his Mojo […]

It’s time to review the top fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season. Waiver moves can make or break your season, and this article has a deep list of potential waiver wire adds to help you win.   Before we get into this week’s recommendations, I wanted to quickly […]

The No. 1 enemy of fantasy football players is overthinking. Heading into this weekend with the fantasy semifinals on the line, take a step back from your fantasy lineups. Sure, you could tinker with things a thousand times and research every possible angle. But your initial lineup is typically your best lineup.   Like we […]

DFS is all about the matchups, especially when it comes to WR vs. CB. Remember when fantasy matchup analysis used to be “Team A gives up the most fantasy points to wide receivers”? Well, we’ve moved from analog to digital and now look at matchups on an individual level.    Each week, I dig through […]

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to break out the fantasy football flex rankings for Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season. If you’re new to the concept of flex rankings, these are simply the combined overall rankings for running back, wide receiver and tight end for each week during the fantasy football season. […]

Finally, you can turn your sports knowledge into real cash by investing in an athlete’s entire career. Prices rise and fall with every hit, huddle, and headline — and you can buy and sell instantly or hold for as long as you want. Three times a week, FTN will feature a player and his Mojo […]

It’s time to review the top fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season. Waiver moves can make or break your season, and this article has a deep list of potential waiver wire adds to help you win.   Best Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 and FAAB Recommendations 1. […]

Don’t get cute in the fantasy playoffs. Start your studs. You’ve heard that one before, I’m sure. But far too often, people hit me up with horror stories of how they over-though a matchup and benched a fantasy starter for a bench guy in a good matchup. That sort of play rarely works. When it […]

DFS is all about the matchups, especially when it comes to WR vs. CB. Remember when fantasy matchup analysis used to be “Team A gives up the most fantasy points to wide receivers”? Well, we’ve moved from analog to digital and now look at matchups on an individual level.    Each week, I dig through […]

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to break out the fantasy football flex rankings for Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season. If you’re new to the concept of flex rankings, these are simply the combined overall rankings for running back, wide receiver and tight end for each week during the fantasy football season. […]

Finally, you can turn your sports knowledge into real cash by investing in an athlete’s entire career. Prices rise and fall with every hit, huddle, and headline — and you can buy and sell instantly or hold for as long as you want. Three times a week, FTN will feature a player and his Mojo […]

It’s time to review the top fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season. Waiver moves can make or break your season, and this article has a deep list of potential waiver wire adds to help you win.   Best Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 and FAAB Recommendations 1. […]

It’s all come down to this. There’s one week remaining in the fantasy football regular season. And if you’re anything like a majority of fantasy football managers, you’re probably playing for a playoff spot. Must. Win. Game.   Sure, you could already be in, or heck, even have a bye. If that applies to you, […]

DFS is all about the matchups, especially when it comes to WR vs. CB. Remember when fantasy matchup analysis used to be “Team A gives up the most fantasy points to wide receivers”? Well, we’ve moved from analog to digital and now look at matchups on an individual level.    Each week, I dig through […]

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to break out the fantasy football flex rankings for Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season. If you’re new to the concept of flex rankings, these are simply the combined overall rankings for running back, wide receiver and tight end for each week during the fantasy football season. […]

Finally, you can turn your sports knowledge into real cash by investing in an athlete’s entire career. Prices rise and fall with every hit, huddle, and headline — and you can buy and sell instantly or hold for as long as you want. Three times a week, FTN will feature a player and his Mojo […]

It’s time to review the top fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season. Waiver moves can make or break your season, and this article has a deep list of potential waiver wire adds to help you win.   Best Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 and FAAB Recommendations 1. […]

A lot of factors impact success in fantasy sports, but the No. 1 thing you can do to improve your chances of winning is simple: Don’t be your own worst enemy. This column has led with various nuggets of fantasy wisdom that I’ve gained in my two decades as a player, but almost every piece […]

DFS is all about the matchups, especially when it comes to WR vs. CB. Remember when fantasy matchup analysis used to be “Team A gives up the most fantasy points to wide receivers”? Well, we’ve moved from analog to digital and now look at matchups on an individual level.    Each week, I dig through […]

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to break out the fantasy football flex rankings for Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season. If you’re new to the concept of flex rankings, these are simply the combined overall rankings for running back, wide receiver and tight end for each week during the fantasy football season. […]

Finally, you can turn your sports knowledge into real cash by investing in an athlete’s entire career. Prices rise and fall with every hit, huddle, and headline — and you can buy and sell instantly or hold for as long as you want. Three times a week, FTN will feature a player and his Mojo […]

It’s time to review the top fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season. Waiver moves can make or break your season, and this article has a deep list of potential waiver wire adds to help you win.   Best Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 and FAAB Recommendations 1. […]

Making start/sit decisions doesn’t have to be a complicated process. Simply start the best players and there you have it. OK, I know. Easier said than done. But there is a way to streamline your process: Don’t overthink it. One of the greatest things about fantasy sports is this activity allows you to dive deep […]

DFS is all about the matchups, especially when it comes to WR vs. CB. Remember when fantasy matchup analysis used to be “Team A gives up the most fantasy points to wide receivers”? Well, we’ve moved from analog to digital and now look at matchups on an individual level.  Each week, I dig through the FTN […]

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to break out the fantasy football flex rankings for Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season. If you’re new to the concept of flex rankings, these are simply the combined overall rankings for running back, wide receiver and tight end for each week during the fantasy football season. […]

Finally, you can turn your sports knowledge into real cash by investing in an athlete’s entire career. Prices rise and fall with every hit, huddle, and headline — and you can buy and sell instantly or hold for as long as you want. Three times a week, FTN will feature a player and his Mojo […]

It’s time to review the top fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season. Waiver moves can make or break your season, and this article has a deep list of potential waiver wire adds to help you win.   Best Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 and FAAB Recommendations 1. […]

Handcuffing is a widely used strategy in fantasy football, but rarely is it used correctly. We often hear about handcuffing during fantasy draft season. People prioritize handcuffs in the late rounds, and what typically ends up happening is they drop these players three weeks into the season.   Sure, if you drafted James Conner three […]

DFS is all about the matchups, especially when it comes to WR vs. CB. Remember when fantasy matchup analysis used to be “Team A gives up the most fantasy points to wide receivers”? Well, we’ve moved from analog to digital and now look at matchups on an individual level.    Each week, I dig through […]

Finally, you can turn your sports knowledge into real cash by investing in an athlete’s entire career. Prices rise and fall with every hit, huddle, and headline — and you can buy and sell instantly or hold for as long as you want. Three times a week, FTN will feature a player and his Mojo […]

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to break out the fantasy football flex rankings for Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season. If you’re new to the concept of flex rankings, these are simply the combined overall rankings for running back, wide receiver and tight end for each week during the fantasy football season. […]