Tyler Loechner's Articles

The NFL Combine was back for 2022 after a one-year reprieve, and while Hand Size Twitter was not missed, there’s definitely something special about getting official measurements and athletic profiles on top prospects.    It should go without saying, of course, that for most prospects, the Combine is not a make-or-break event. Yes, some players will […]

One of the worst parts about football – and fantasy football – is injuries. There’s nothing worse than watching a star player go down and ultimately be ruled out for weeks or even months.   The silver lining is that injured players have a chance to come back the following season and remind everyone how […]

Managing a dynasty fantasy football roster is hard work. It’s why so many people bail on teams and join new dynasty leagues. Yes, I know that hit you right in the feels: Emotionally, doing a dynasty startup is easy because it’s fun and your team is obviously going to be good. But making decisions about […]

The NFL combine is always a bittersweet time. On the one hand, it’s a reminder that new blood is about to be added to the NFL talent pool. On the other hand, it means we’re still far, far away from watching football again.   The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine will go from March 1-7. NFL […]

Hindsight is a beautiful thing. Of course we knew the Bengals would be good this year! Allen Robinson finally succumbing to bad QBs? Duh!  With the 2021 Almanac in hand, what happens if we go full Biff? How good of a fantasy football team could we have drafted back in August? Let’s find out. We’ll […]

Has there ever been a QB the fantasy football community has hyped up more — before they’ve truly been a starter — than Trey Lance? Last season — as a backup rookie QB — the fantasy world still drafted him in the 10th round in the tail-end QB1 range, right around Joe Burrow. The most […]

The FTN editors assigned me the easiest article of all-time: An early look at who should be drafted first overall in 2022 fantasy football drafts. Draft Christian McCaffrey first overall in 2022. That’s it. That’s the article.   Since I probably have to write more to keep my job, I’ll dive more into why McCaffrey […]

Welcome to the Super Bowl 56 injury report and fantasy football impact article. Injuries are the worst part of football, but we can’t pretend like they don’t happen and that they don’t have an impact on fantasy football decisions. Here are the fantasy-relevant players nursing injuries. These players were either limited at practice or did […]

We’ve reached the Super Bowl, and our top “slate breakers” article has to look a little different given that there’s just one game. “Breaking the slate” is a simple enough concept: If you own a slate-breaker one week, you’re going to win. If you don’t, you won’t. It’s that simple.   Here are five players […]

We have just one game left in the actual 2021 NFL season, but the 2022 dynasty fantasy football season is already underway. There’s been a vast disparity in how you’ve fared at the tight end position over the last 10 seasons. A few of you have enjoyed the spoils of Rob Gronkowski or Travis Kelce. […]

We have just one game left of the actual 2021 NFL season, but the 2022 dynasty fantasy football season is already underway. Whether you’re entering (another) startup, looking to improve your squad, or taking over an orphan, you need some cornerstone WRs to build your team around. Wideouts are massively valuable in dynasty, as a […]

The phrase “break the slate” is tossed around often in the DFS world, and for good reason. First, it just sounds cool. And second, because it’s actually true.  Think of all fantasy points scored each week as a gravitational pull. When fantasy points are bell-curve distributed like they are most weeks, the DFS solar system […]

We’re reaching the crescendo of the actual 2021 NFL season, but the 2022 dynasty fantasy football season is already underway. Whether you’re entering (another) startup, looking to improve your squad, or taking over an orphan, you’ll need a running back stable capable of taking you all the way. Let’s take a look at early dynasty […]

We’re reaching the crescendo of the actual 2021 NFL season, but the 2022 dynasty fantasy football season is already underway. Whether you’re entering (another) startup, looking to improve your squad, or taking over an orphan, one of the first places you’ll want to look is the QB position. A good dynasty QB goes a long […]

The phrase “break the slate” is tossed around often in the DFS world, and for good reason. First, it just sounds cool. And second, because it’s actually true.   Think of all fantasy points scored each week as a gravitational pull. When fantasy points are bell-curve distributed like they are most weeks, the DFS solar system […]

Dynasty fantasy football seasons never end. It’s one of the many things people love about dynasty leagues. With an epic 2022 free agent class coming up, and the NFL Draft now on the horizon, let’s take a look at five players to trade for this offseason in dynasty.   Justin Fields, QB, Chicago Bears Justin […]

The official fantasy football season has come to an end, but the NFL playoffs offer us all a chance to write an epilogue. There are many ways to play playoff fantasy football. This article will review some of the most popular ways as well as offer tips for the best strategies to help you enjoy […]

We’re still closing out the 2021 NFL season, but it’s never too early to start improving your dynasty squads for the future. Today, we’ll peer beyond the playoffs and into free agency to get an early read on the potential moves with big fantasy implications. There are a lot of upcoming free agents, and this […]

The phrase “break the slate” is tossed around often in the DFS world, and for good reason. First, it just sounds cool. And second, because it’s actually true.  Think of all fantasy points scored each week as a gravitational pull. When fantasy points are bell-curve distributed like they are most weeks, the DFS solar system […]

The Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) Playoff Challenge is back for the 2021-2022 NFL season. The main event has a $200 entry fee, a top prize of $500,000, and over $1 million in total prize money.  You can take a look at the official rules and scoring settings here, but the primary thing to know […]

Another year is in the books, and now is the time to self-reflect and see what we got right, what went wrong, and how we can apply those learnings to become better fantasy players in future seasons. The 2021-2022 fantasy football season was a weird one on many levels. Nobody – literally nobody – could […]

The phrase “break the slate” is tossed around often in the DFS world, and for a good reason. First, it just sounds cool. And second, because it’s actually true.  Think of all fantasy points scored each week as a gravitational pull. When fantasy points are bell-curve distributed like they are most weeks, the DFS solar […]

The 2021 fantasy football season has reached its end, and while the lasting memory will likely be how last second COVID-19 rule-outs wreaked havoc on the fantasy playoffs, there was much more to the season. Today, we’ll be celebrating the winners with the fantasy awards for the 2021 season.     2021 Fantasy MVP: Cooper […]

Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season has arrived, and it’s time to set our fantasy football lineups. As always, lineup decisions are the hardest part of your life as a fantasy manager, and you’ll want to consult as many factors as possible to help you make those choices. Since you’re reading this article, it’s […]

Welcome to the Week 17 edition of FTN’s Expected Fantasy Points Report. The premise is simple: Each time a player earns an opportunity, there’s a certain amount of fantasy points you can expect them to score. Using the rich FTN Data database, we’ve done the math for you. You can compare a player’s XFP to […]

It’s time to set fantasy football lineups for Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season, and that means consulting rankings and making tough decisions.  One of the most popular tools here at FTN is our fantasy football rankings. Each week, we bring you non-PPR, PPR and half-PPR rankings to help you win your league. But […]

Week 17 of the 2021 NFL football season is days away, and it’s time to fine-tune your fantasy lineups. This includes hunting for solid flex players and sleepers that can pop off and help you win the game. Each week during the NFL season, this article will highlight some deep sleepers for you to consider […]

The phrase “break the slate” is tossed around often in the DFS world, and for good reason. First, it just sounds cool. And second, because it’s actually true.  Think of all fantasy points scored each week as a gravitational pull. When fantasy points are bell-curve distributed like they are most weeks, the DFS solar system […]

It’s time to set fantasy football lineups for Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season, and that means consulting rankings and making tough decisions.  One of the most popular tools here at FTN is our fantasy football rankings. Each week, we bring you non-PPR, PPR and half-PPR rankings to help you win your league. But […]

The phrase “break the slate” is tossed around often in the DFS world, and for good reason. First, it just sounds cool. And second, because it’s actually true.  Think of all fantasy points scored each week as a gravitational pull. When fantasy points are bell-curve distributed like they are most weeks, the DFS solar system […]

It’s time to set fantasy football lineups for Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season, and that means consulting rankings and making tough decisions.  One of the most popular tools here at FTN is our fantasy football rankings. Each week, we bring you non-PPR, PPR, and half-PPR rankings to help you win your league. But […]

Welcome to the Week 15 edition of FTN’s Expected Fantasy Points Report. The premise is simple: Each time a player earns an opportunity, there’s a certain amount of fantasy points you can expect them to score. Using the rich FTN Data database, we’ve done the math for you. You can compare a player’s XFP to […]