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NFL DFS

September 9, 2022

Week 1 Game-by-Game DFS Breakdown

The first Sunday in the NFL season is always one of the best feelings in the sports world. We get a sprawling 13-game DFS slate this week. I’ve always found Week 1 to be a little difficult from the perspective of a ton of players who will feel like a value. The demand for the […]

Adam Strangis

NFL DFS

September 9, 2022

Javi’s Corner: NFL DFS Thoughts and Picks for Week 1

Welcome to Javi’s Corner, a short cheat-sheet style article focusing on my core and game plan for each NFL slate on Sunday. Let’s look at what we have in store with my slate focus below.   At FTN, we also have our NFL DFS Optimizer, which is going to be an invaluable resource this season. We […]

Javi Prellezo

NFL DFS

September 8, 2022

CFL DFS Plays for Week 14

We are onto Week 14 of the CFL, and with the NFL starting back up there is a good chance we see overlay or some really horrific DFS lineups as people that play may not even pay attention to breaking news. There are still plenty of opportunities to make money in this niche sport and […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

September 8, 2022

Thursday Night Football: DFS Showdown Strategy, Week 1

This article is going to cover my showdown rules and rankings for DraftKings and FanDuel. This is a DFS spin on the game breakdown by Adam Strangis. I am giving my quick thoughts plus strategy to building. The most important things I look for are matchups, opportunity and salary.    I tend to go with […]

David Jones

NFL DFS

September 8, 2022

NFL DFS Breakdown: WR vs. CB Matchups for Week 1

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 […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL DFS

September 8, 2022

MagicSportsGuide: Previewing the NFC West for 2022

With the start of the 2022 NFL and fantasy football season fast approaching, our own Kevin Adams is going division by division to preview every team in the league from a DFS and betting perspective. Strategy, pace, personnel and more — he’s hitting the season from every angle to help you get ready to put […]

Kevin Adams

NFL DFS

September 8, 2022

Week 1 FanDuel DFS Breakdown

Welcome to the Week 1 FanDuel Breakdown. The first week of the NFL season provides a great opportunity for well-researched DFS players to make a profit. We typically see plenty of fresh fish in our DFS cash games and tournaments – folks playing DFS for the first time and simply building lineups with players from […]

Vlad Sedler

NFL DFS

September 7, 2022

Pace and Playcalling Report: Week 1

The AFC West begins its presumed intra-divisional passing bonanza with the Chargers hosting the Raiders Sunday. That game could be the first of many from the division that offers fertile ground for passing and game stacks this season.    Welcome to Pace and Playcalling, my weekly column that explores tendencies in offensive and defensive plays […]

Scott Spratt

NFL DFS

September 7, 2022

Thursday Night Football DFS Preview, Week 1: Bills at Rams

Thursday is one of the best days on the NFL calendar, with opening night of the NFL season. And we get a barn burner to kick off the season, with the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams hosting the 2022 favorite Buffalo Bills.    The first couple weeks of an NFL season are always […]

Adam Strangis

NFL DFS

September 6, 2022

NFL Week 1 DFS Injury Report

Every Tuesday of the NFL season, the injury report goes through the players around the NFL who will benefit the most from other injuries around the league as it relates to their DFS salaries on the Sunday main slate.    Mike Davis, RB, Baltimore Ravens ($4,400 DK, $5,600 FD) No player stands to gain more […]

Nick Shlain

NFL DFS

September 6, 2022

NFL DFS Showdown Strategy: General Rules to Building Optimal Lineups

This article is a breakdown of the rules I generally use in the FTN NFL DFS Optimizer for DraftKings and FanDuel NFL showdown slates. Showdowns have been my best contests the past years because I have what I believe to be a unique system of how I approach each slate.    I don’t think that […]

David Jones

NFL DFS

September 5, 2022

MagicSportsGuide: AFC North Preview

With the start of the 2022 NFL and fantasy football season fast approaching, our own Kevin Adams is going division by division to preview every team in the league from a DFS and betting perspective. Strategy, pace, personnel and more — he’s hitting the season from every angle to help you get ready to put […]

Kevin Adams

NFL DFS

September 3, 2022

MagicSportsGuide: Previewing the NFC North for 2022

With the start of the 2022 NFL and fantasy football season fast approaching, our own Kevin Adams is going division by division to preview every team in the league from a DFS and betting perspective. Strategy, pace, personnel and more — he’s hitting the season from every angle to help you get ready to put […]

Kevin Adams

NFL DFS

September 2, 2022

CFL DFS Plays for Week 13

The CFL DFS grind is a tough one, but the edge makes it worth it due to the fact that news about the sport isn’t easily found. We had a low-rostered Greg McCrae pop up for a big game once he was moved to the slotback position and as a highlighted play he was able […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 30, 2022

DraftKings Reignmakers: What It Is, How To Play

Have you seen a lot of ridiculous Twitter posts about DraftKings Reignmakers? Are you not sure if you should consider jumping in, where to start or what the strategy is? Yeah, I figured, which is why I offered to write this and help. These will be quick hitters, blunt FAQ/strategy thoughts.   Drew, are you […]

Andrew Phillips

NFL DFS

August 29, 2022

MagicSportsGuide: AFC South Preview

With the start of the 2022 NFL and fantasy football season fast approaching, our own Kevin Adams is going division by division to preview every team in the league from a DFS and betting perspective. Strategy, pace, personnel and more — he’s hitting the season from every angle to help you get ready to put […]

Kevin Adams

NFL DFS

August 28, 2022

DFS Picks and Plays for NFL Preseason Week 3 (Sunday)

The NFL preseason comes to an end today, and I have to say I’ve truly enjoyed grinding these games over the past month with everyone. The regular season is obviously a different animal, and we won’t have to worry about snap counts quite as much. With that being said, you’re going to have a leg […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 27, 2022

DFS Picks and Plays for NFL Preseason Week 3 (Saturday)

The NFL preseason is winding down, and the excitement is growing as we approach football games that actually matter in the NFL. There are a plethora of games going on this weekend as college football kicked things off as well, but there is still DFS money to be made via these exhibition games at the […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 26, 2022

DFS Picks and Plays for NFL Preseason Week 3 (Friday)

After an interesting preseason slate Thursday, we move onto Friday’s four-game DFS set that awaits. As always, tracking news all the way through lock will remain our key to success so be sure to continue checking the NFL DFS Discord often.   In this breakdown, I will list my favorite plays at each position while […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 25, 2022

DFS Picks and Plays for NFL Preseason Week 3 (Thursday)

We are entering the last week of the NFL preseason, which is crazy, as it means the regular season is finally almost here. College football is also starting, so we have plenty of pigskin action to keep ourselves busy over the next few months. As always, make sure you stay active in the NFL DFS […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 25, 2022

CFL DFS Plays for Week 12

Week 12 of the CFL brings us another four games, and there have been some league-altering injuries that make things very interesting the rest of the way. Breakout star Nathan Rourke of BC has suffered a serious injury that will keep him out long term while Saskatchewan RB1 Jamal Morrow will be out for six […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 22, 2022

DFS Picks and Plays for NFL Preseason Week 2 (Jets vs. Falcons)

We close Week 2 of the preseason tonight with a showdown slate between the Atlanta Falcons and the New York ‘Football’ Jets. Finding leverage in NFL showdowns tends to be relatively easy, as we basically know where the ownership will be. However, having that leverage pan out into actual production is far from easy. There […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 22, 2022

MagicSportsGuide: NFC South Preview

With the start of the 2022 NFL and fantasy football season fast approaching, our own Kevin Adams is going division by division to preview every team in the league from a DFS and betting perspective. Strategy, pace, personnel and more — he’s hitting the season from every angle to help you get ready to put […]

Kevin Adams

NFL DFS

August 21, 2022

DFS Picks and Plays for NFL Preseason Week 2 (Sunday)

The NFL preseason has been a bumpy ride, but figuring out the DFS puzzle that are snap counts, and playing time can be a great way to flood your system with endorphins when you get it right. Prioritizing raw points along with tracking player news remains the key to success in preseason. Make sure you’re […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 20, 2022

DFS Picks and Plays for NFL Preseason Week 2 (Saturday Main Slate)

There are a plethora of NFL preseason games today, and after breaking down the early set of games, we are back to talk about the main slate.The biggest edge continues to be scouring social media for news, so make sure you’re staying active in the Discord.   In this breakdown, I will list my favorite plays […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 20, 2022

DFS Picks and Plays for NFL Preseason Week 2 (Saturday Early Slate)

We had an up-and-down preseason slate yesterday with the Jordan Love/Romeo Doubs connection netting us another touchdown, and our run of slate-melting DSTs continued with the New England Patriots defense putting up a tremendous 26 fps. Unfortunately, we whiffed on Dameon Pierce after the team’s other starting running backs played so horrifically that the team […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 19, 2022

CFL DFS Plays for Week 11

We have a fairly condensed CFL DFS slate this week with all four games being on two days as opposed to three or four. This keeps the casual player engaged a bit more so we may have some variety in our opponents on this slate. It is Week 11 already, but with the extended schedule […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 19, 2022

DFS Picks and Plays for NFL Preseason Week 2 (Friday)

We had a relatively successful preseason DFS slate Thursday as DeeJay Dallas got some major PPR production right before halftime that pushed us over the edge. A second-half touchdown by Darrynton Evans was also a shot of endorphin. With a three-game slate on tap Friday, we have plenty of opportunities to boost the bank roll […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 18, 2022

MagicSportsGuide: Previewing the NFC East for 2022

With the start of the 2022 NFL and fantasy football season fast approaching, our own Kevin Adams is going division by division to preview every team in the league from a DFS and betting perspective. Strategy, pace, personnel and more — he’s hitting the season from every angle to help you get ready to put […]

Kevin Adams

NFL DFS

August 18, 2022

DFS Picks and Plays for NFL Preseason Week 2 (Thursday)

Another week of the NFL preseason DFS grind is upon us, and we are kicking things off with a matchup that pits the Bears against the Seahawks. It’s important to understand that preseason showdowns tend to have a lot of overlap because there are a few obvious spots that are going to get more raw […]

Walter Waddell

NFL DFS

August 18, 2022

NFL Preseason DFS Showdown Breakdown: Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks

Week 2 of the NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night with an island game between the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks. Since there’s only one game on the slate, our only option to get some DFS action in is showdown.    While the preseason is certainly different from the regular season, our goal for showdown […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL DFS

August 16, 2022

MagicSportsGuide: Previewing the AFC East for 2022

Kevin Adams