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Week 1 FanDuel DFS Breakdown
Welcome to the Week 1 FanDuel DFS breakdown. This is one of the most exciting weeks of the entire NFL season. We’ve spent so much time debating the 2023 season and what to expect from all the players, but now is the first time we get to see it in action. We’ll be breaking down […]
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Adam Strangis
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NFL DFS Showdown Strategy 2023: General Rules to Building Optimal Lineups
This article is a breakdown of the rules I generally use in the FTN Optimizer to MME (mass-multi enter) on DraftKings and FanDuel NFL showdown slates. I use the term “generally” because this is a starting point at a top-down look at how I start to approach each slate. When analyzing salaries and team scheme […]
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David Jones
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Best Ball Breakdown: Bold Calls
Draft season is winding down, T-minus 10 days until kickoff! If you have not used the last of your entries for Best Ball Mania, it’s important to keep an eye on the fill rate. It’s nownearing the 85% threshold. The tournament is set to close next Thursday ahead of the first game of the NFL […]
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Sam Choudhury
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 3 (Sunday Slate)
We’ve reached the last preseason game of the 2023 NFL season.  Sunday brings us the Houston Texans traveling to New Orleans to battle the Saints. We have multiple DFS opportunities, including a $70K ($20K to first) GPP at $12 per entry and a $6K Showdown Special for $5 per entry on DraftKings. As always, please […]
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Mike Randle
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 3 (Saturday Main Slate)
The NFL preseason is wrapping up, and we wrap things up this weekend with a few more opportunities to pad our DFS bankroll before the “real” games begin. In this breakdown, I will highlight the top plays at each position while also providing you with a strong core to build around. Let’s dive right in. […]
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Walter Waddell
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TwoGun’s Best Ball Breakdown (Aug. 26)
I’ve been doing best ball drafts since late May, and I’m officially worn out. I have over 500 drafts under my belt, including a $50,000 12-person best ball league I did live with DraftKings in San Diego last weekend.   Let’s first dive into my $50k lineup and my reasoning. There are some major rules […]
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Michael Cohen
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 3 (Friday Slate)
The NFL preseason wraps up this weekend and provides teams a final opportunity to mold their roster heading into the regular season. Though volatile, we have churned out a profitable preseason in NFL DFS, and I’m confident we will finish things up on a high note. Let’s dive right in.   Quarterbacks Malik Willis, Tennessee […]
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Walter Waddell
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 3 (Thursday Slate)
Thursday actually brings us a two-game preseason NFL DFS slate featuring the Steelers traveling to Atlanta and the Colts on the road at Philadelphia. We have multiple DFS opportunities including a $100K ($25K to first) GPP at $15 per entry, and a $7K Showdown Special for $10 per entry. As always, please confirm the status […]
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Mike Randle
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DFSForecast is now a part of FTN Network
On September 1, say goodbye to guesswork. Get ready for Optimizers and Data Tools built using characteristics and strategies of previous Milly Maker winners, eliminating losing strategies before you build. DFSForecast’s innovative, powerful and easy-to-use DFS Tools are about to be part of your DFS arsenal. Every FTN DFSForecast tool is designed and built for […]
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FTN Staff
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Best Ball Breakdown: Backdoor Stacks to Target
Stacking in best ball is something we have hammered all offseason. In short, we want to limit the number of things we need to get right and get paid off for betting on a single outcome. Alex Blickle goes further in-depth on the topic in his “Advanced Stacking Theory,” which can be found in the […]
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Sam Choudhury
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 2 (Monday Slate)
Preseason Week 2 is almost complete, with just tonight’s Baltimore-Washington proximity battle remaining. The $15 GPP is $25k up top, so it’s worth taking a deep look at the matchup. As always, stay active in our discord for any changes later in the day as new information becomes available.    I will list my favorite […]
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Mike Randle
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 2 (Sunday Slate)
NFL preseason games continue with tonight’s matchup between the LA Chargers and the New Orleans Saints. I will highlight my top plays for the showdown format while also listing any advantageous PrizePicks props we can attack. Let’s jump right in.   Vegas Odds Team Odds Team Odds Total New Orleans -170 (-3.5) LAC +142 37.5 […]
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Walter Waddell
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 2 (Saturday Slate)
We have a massive day of preseason NFL DFS ahead of us Saturday with a two-game early set and an eight-game main slate. I will be covering both of those slates in this breakdown, which will include key players at each position, core options and PrizePicks props. I will also be in the NFL DFS […]
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Walter Waddell
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 2 (Friday Slate)
NFL preseason Week 1 is in the books, so in the spirit of Bill Belichick, “We’re on to Week 2.” Friday brings a two-game DFS slate featuring the Panthers at the Giants and the Bengals at the Falcons. The $15 GPP is $25k up top, with two $10 Showdown Specials providing $15K each in a […]
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Mike Randle
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 2 (Thursday Slate)
NFL preseason Week 1 is in the books, so in the spirit of Bill Belichick, “We’re on to Week 2.” Thursday brings a one-game DFS slate featuring the Cleveland Browns traveling to Philadelphia to battle the Eagles. The $10 GPP is $25k up top, so it’s worth taking a deep look at the matchup. I […]
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Mike Randle
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Tips for Playing 2023 NFFC Cutline Best Ball
The NFFC Cutline Championship is a unique fantasy football contest with an overall prize of $75,000 and an entry fee of $175. You won’t have to set your lineup as the automated scoring system will generate the optimal lineup for you, just like any other best ball competition you’re used to. However, you set your […]
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Matthew Davis
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Best Ball Breakdown: Mid- and Late-Round Running Backs
The fantasy landscape has flipped on its head this season, with running backs getting pushed down the board later than ever, coinciding with wide receivers continuing to rise. This phenomenon is even more prevalent in best ball, where most starting lineups require at least three wide receivers and just two running backs.   Drafters have […]
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Sam Choudhury
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 1 (Sunday Slate)
The NFL preseason grind continues with a two-game slate today. With it being an early lock, we will jump right in. As always, I’ll highlight my favorite players at each position while also providing you with a core to build around for your main lineups. Let’s get after it.   Vegas Odds Team Odds Team […]
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Walter Waddell
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 1 (Saturday Slate)
Preseason football is upon us, and we have a solid four-game main slate to delve into. Last night, we hit on our old friend Trey Palmer after he scored a TD but unfortunately suffered with an injury to Mohamed Ibrahim and a horrible game by Skylar Thompson. We turn the page and move on to […]
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Walter Waddell
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 1 (Friday Slate)
Our first classic slate of the preseason was fairly successful, as conviction plays Tank Dell (5-65-1) and Jake Bobo (3-55-1) both scored, while Demario Douglas and DeWayne McBride’s busts didn’t hurt as much since they were industry chalk. With a larger slate at our disposal, we will be able to build lineups with a solid […]
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Walter Waddell
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NFL DFS Picks and Plays for Preseason Week 1 (Thursday Slate)
With the NFL Hall of Fame Game in the rearview mirror, we turn our attention toward classic preseason NFL DFS slates. Thursday brings a two-game slate and there are some solid contests over on DraftKings. The $15 GPP is $50k up top, so it’s worth taking a few shots.   For those unfamiliar with my […]
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Walter Waddell
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Best Ball Breakdown: Tight End Handcuffs
We’re exactly one month away from the NFL season kicking off! Best Ball Mania is starting to fill rapidly, approaching the 60% mark. In the final weeks of the contest, my goal is to find leverage against the field and get unique with my drafts. One of my favorite ways to get different is by […]
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Sam Choudhury
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MagicSportsTiers: Underdog Wide Receiver Tiers for 2023 Best Ball
Welcome to the WR Best Ball Tiers by MagicSportsGuy. Best ball fantasy football has taken over the fantasy industry and Underdog Fantasy has become the most popular platform around. MagicSportsGuy took home 17th place in last year’s Underdog Fantasy BBM3, so he knows a thing or two about draft strategy and rankings. So who does […]
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Kevin Adams
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The Top Revenge Games of the 2023 NFL Season
One of my favorite fantasy football narratives is the “Revenge Game.” NFL players are always prepared for their weekly matchups, but sometimes there is a little extra motivation. We should not underestimate the lingering frustrations of playing against a former team. Should there have been more playing time? More opportunities? Was a player surprised by […]
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Mike Randle
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DFS Picks and Plays for the NFL Preseason Hall of Fame Game
Believe it or not, the NFL preseason is upon us, and things kick off Thursday with the Hall of Fame Game featuring the New York Jets and the Cleveland Brown. This obviously means we have a DFS showdown slate on tap, which will serve as an excellent way to get back into the swing of […]
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Walter Waddell
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Playing Preseason NFL DFS
As a connoisseur of niche sports, you’ll usually see me in the collegiate realm, specifically football and basketball. I’ve also been known to hang out in the USFL or WNBA streets as well. However, I was given the opportunity to cover NFL preseason DFS and it was an absolute blast, despite the fact that it […]
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Walter Waddell
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Best Ball Breakdown: Last-Round Targets
The season is getting closer and closer, with the preseason beginning on Thursday with the Hall of Fame Game. The start of August is a critical window during the draft cycle, as we continue to learn more information throughout training camp. For all the news and notes around the league, be sure to check in […]
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Sam Choudhury
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TwoGun’s Best Ball Breakdown (July 31)
We have just over a month left until kickoff, and I’ve done well over 300 best ball drafts. I’ll likely end up with about 500, so I can’t expect my player exposures to change too dramatically.   I’ll be doing a 12-person league, $50k entry live best ball draft on DraftKings August 18. Since this […]
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Michael Cohen
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Week 1 NFL DFS Salaries on DraftKings: First Look
Today is a great day.  DraftKings Week 1 NFL DFS salaries have been released, which means it’s time to start building our DFS lineups. This marks the official kickoff of the 2023 NFL DFS season. Here are my reactions to the pricing and initial thoughts on my favorite Week 1 plays on the Sunday 1 […]
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Mike Randle
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MagicSportsTiers: Underdog Running Back Tiers for 2023 Best Ball
Welcome to the RB Best Ball Tiers by MagicSportsGuy. Best ball fantasy football has taken over the fantasy industry and Underdog Fantasy has become the most popular platform around. MagicSportsGuy took home 17th place in last year’s Underdog Fantasy BBM3, so he knows a thing or two about draft strategy and rankings. So who does […]
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Kevin Adams
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MagicSportsTiers: Underdog Quarterback Tiers for 2023 Best Ball
Welcome to the QB Best Ball Tiers by MagicSportsGuy. Best ball fantasy football has taken over the fantasy industry and Underdog Fantasy has become the most popular platform around. MagicSportsGuy took home 17th place in last year’s Underdog Fantasy BBM3, so he knows a thing or two about draft strategy and rankings. So who does […]
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Kevin Adams
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Best Ball Breakdown: Late-Round Wide Receivers
If you’ve been drafting for best ball on Underdog Fantasy, you’re more than familiar with the “wide receiver avalanche,” with the position drying up in the early rounds. Even on a half-PPR platform, receivers continue getting pushed up the board, making it difficult to accumulate enough depth for a strong starting lineup. Although you are […]
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Sam Choudhury