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NFL Optimizer – Sunday Strategy for Wild Card Weekend
It’s Wild Card weekend around the NFL, and DraftKings has hooked us up with all types of different DFS slate options. I will be going full degen and firing into all of them, including showdowns, so I am looking ahead at plays that encompass the entire weekend. We still have a few guys whose status […]
Connor Cocke
NFL
DFS
Wild Card Weekend GPP Stacks & Correlated Leverage Opportunities
GPPs are a game of probability. We can think of the chance of our lineup “hitting” as the chance of all of our individual plays hitting. This is why we stack — by adding correlation, we increase the probability of a group of players hitting at the same time. A great analogy is to think […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
Top 5 DFS plays under 10% for Wild Card Weekend
Finding ways to diversify without sacrificing expectation or ceiling is a key to GPP success. We can do this through the use of roster construction, but most of the time, we do it by finding diamonds in the rough. For these playoff slates, it becomes even more difficult to do, because fewer games means inflated […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
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MagicSportsGuide Wild Card Weekend DFS breakdown
Welcome to The Breakdown for the Wild Card Round, a deep game-by-game breakdown that covers game theory as well as player/game analysis for the full-weekend NFL DFS slate. If you have been with me from a past life, welcome back! I know there are many game-by-game articles out there, so I truly appreciate the loyalty. […]
Kevin Adams
NFL
DFS
Wild Card Weekend Game-by-Game DFS Breakdown
Welcome to the Wild Card edition of the game-by-game DFS breakdown. In this writeup, I’ll walk you through the players, stacks, one-offs, etc., that I’ll be targeting weekly in DFS. My aim here is that you can apply this encyclopedia of stats and my word vomit to a variety of sites and contests with everything […]
Derek Brown
NFL
DFS
WR vs. CB Matchups NFL DFS Breakdown – Wild Card Weekend
Every week in this article, I’ll be highlighting my favorite WR/CB matchups in DFS with the help of our WR/CB matchup tool at FTN Daily. I’ll be looking at the best plays on the slate while also digging into some receivers with massive upside that could go overlooked. Top Matchups – WR/CB for the Wild Card […]
Derek Brown
NFL
DFS
TwoGun’s Core NFL DFS Picks for Wild Card Weekend
I’ve had some success with four-game NFL playoff DFS slates in the past. My first milly maker win was actually the Divisional Round weekend in 2015, and I’ve generally had one big hit every few years. While the rostership percentages go up during the playoffs, concentrating my rosters on a few players or fading a […]
Michael Cohen
NFL
DFS
Advanced DFS Matchup Plays for Wild Card Weekend
Eliot Crist qualifies his staple article as a pursuit to find “players in the best position to succeed… based on an individual matchup, how teams perform, pace of play, injury-related boost, or a game environment that’s juicy.” The playoffs present a unique challenge for this piece — any mismatch we are able to identify is […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
Wild Card Round single-entry DFS roster percentages preview
Ownership Projections evolve throughout the week in a specific way. They begin as a reflection of how people view plays in a vacuum, slowly but surely progressing into a combination of how people view players and how certain player combinations fit into various lineup constructions. The goal of this Thursday article is to: Take a […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
Splits tool update for Wild Card weekend – DFS options to watch
As the NFL season progresses, including the postseason, we’ll go through and use our FTN Splits Tool to look for team- and player-level trends to help us through our fantasy season. As we head into the week, we can look at our splits tool to identify three things to watch for this weekend. Bengals Rolling No […]
Matt Jones
NFL
DFS
Top 5 NFL DFS slate-breakers for Wild Card weekend
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 […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
DFS
Single-Entry NFL DFS Lineup Review for Week 18
Each week, I’ll review my single entry lineup, as well as a couple others. I will also track success rates throughout the season. The criteria for the other lineups to make the article (and tracking) will be > 10% of my overall investment. This week, that includes: SE lineup Alternate lineup Afternoon Only lineup The […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
NFL DFS Week in Review – Ownership, GPP-Winning Lineups for Week 18
The NFL regular season is finally in the books. Sunday Night Football between the Chargers and Raiders was an instant classic and provided drama deep into the night. However, we also had plenty of exciting football during the final main slate of the year. The Jaguars engineered one of the biggest upsets of the season, […]
Matt LaMarca
NFL
DFS
Sunday Night Football: DFS Showdown Strategy
This article is going to cover my Showdown rules and rankings for DraftKings and FanDuel. I tend to go with a correlated build that “tells a story.” I find that wins more than it loses. The “General Rules” article will remain accurate for most games, but depending on player salary and team scheme, they can […]
David Jones
NFL
DFS
SNF Showdown Breakdown Week 18 – Raiders vs. Chargers
Showdown slates are some of the best sweats that NFL DFS has to offer. If you’re building lineups correctly, you can take advantage of these quick sweats week in and week out. I’ll be going through position-by-position to break down everything you need to know for the showdown slate that night. What Does Vegas Think? […]
Matt Jones
NFL
DFS
Week 18 Game-by-Game DFS Breakdown | Afternoon Slate
New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons NO -4, O/U 40 Week 18 Motivation: New Orleans can sneak into the playoffs with a win against Atlanta and a loss by the 49ers. With both games kicking off in the afternoon the Saints will push for the win. Pace and playcalling This game will likely be slow and […]
Derek Brown
NFL
DFS
Week 18 GPP Stacks & Correlated Leverage Opportunities
GPP’s are a game of probability. We can think of the chance of our lineup “hitting” as the chance of all of our individual plays hitting. This is why we stack – by adding correlation, we increase the probability of a group of players hitting at the same time. A great analogy is to think […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
NFL Optimizer – Sunday Strategy for Week 18
The final DFS slate of the NFL season contains all sorts of game environments. Things really vary based on motivation, so it will be imperative to stay in tune with news as it breaks. There will almost certainly be some surprising lineup announcements prior to lock. We’re going with a slight deviation from the usual […]
Connor Cocke
NFL
DFS
MagicSportsGuide Week 18 DFS Breakdown: Sunday Morning Update
Welcome to the MagicSportsGuy Sunday Morning Update for Week 18. I hope you’ve all enjoyed your season and hopefully, you’ve won big with our advice. Here you’ll find my NFL DFS picks and plays for Week 18 of the season. I’ve provided my core plays for DraftKings, FanDuel, and Yahoo, along with my stack ranks […]
Kevin Adams
NFL
DFS
Saturday Night Football: DFS Showdown Strategy
This article is going to cover my Showdown rules and rankings for DraftKings and FanDuel. I tend to go with a correlated build that “tells a story.” I find that wins more than it loses. The “General Rules” article will remain accurate for most games, but depending on player salary and team scheme, they can […]
David Jones
NFL
DFS
Top 10 DFS plays under 10% for Week 18
Finding ways to diversify without sacrificing expectation or ceiling is a key to GPP success. We can do this through the use of roster construction, but most of the time, we do it by finding diamonds in the rough. Here are my top 10 under 10%. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks Teams haven’t been able to […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
TwoGun’s Core NFL DFS Picks for Week 18
It’s the last week of the regular season. Between some teams resting players, late season injuries, a few players that finally caught COVID-19, and even weather issues, it’s easy to just skip this week. I think that would be a mistake. For whatever reason, I’ve had some of my best successes in the final week […]
Michael Cohen
NFL
DFS
Tenacious Targets: NFL DFS GPP picks for Week 18
This NFL DFS article will give my personal plays for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo and SuperDraft. I will walk you through my process of selecting each player. I have gone through each game and each position, and these are my favorite plays that I have landed on. With quarterbacks I want someone capable of running so […]
David Jones
NFL
DFS
Week 18 NFL picks for JockMKT
What is JockMKT? JockMKT is a fantastic new fantasy football platform that combines the financial market and sports. Bidding on a player as an IPO and getting paid out where they finish on the day. Example: “If fifth place overall is worth $20, and Tom Brady finishes with the fifth-most points, then every user holding […]
Eliot Crist
NFL
DFS
SuperDraft DFS picks and predictions for Week 18
SuperDraft is one of the hottest platforms in the market for DFS players. SuperDraft offers a unique twist on your traditional DFS experience with game modes like “Multiplier” and “Super 15.” By eliminating the traditional salary cap structure and providing a points multiplier for every player on the slate, there is almost limitless flexibility when […]
Joe Metz
NFL
DFS
Between the Numbers: NFL DFS for the Week 18 Saturday slate
NFL DFS is always a game of ownership and theory, even on a two-game slate like we have for Saturday of Week 18. We don’t need to fade every player who is chalk, or popular in DraftKings and FanDuel DFS contests, but we do need to determine who is going to be popular in order […]
Kyle Murray
NFL
DFS
Week 18 Game-by-Game DFS Breakdown
Welcome to the game-by-game DFS breakdown for Week 18. In this writeup, I’ll walk you through the players, stacks, one-offs, etc., that I’ll be targeting weekly in DFS. My aim here is that you can apply this encyclopedia of stats and my word vomit to a variety of sites and contests with everything from cash […]
Derek Brown
NFL
DFS
Freedman Five – Top DFS picks for Week 18
After spending all week consuming all the football content we offer at FTN Fantasy, FTN Daily and FTN Bets, I believe that the following five players are — if not my very favorites — among my favorite DFS candidates for the 13-game slate this weekend. To see all my Week 18 bets, check out our FTN Bet Tracker. Use […]
Matthew Freedman
NFL
DFS
Advanced DFS Matchup Plays for NFL Week 18
Eliot Crist qualifies his staple article as a pursuit to find “players in the best position to succeed… based on an individual matchup, how teams perform, pace of play, injury-related boost, or a game environment that’s juicy.” There’s a ton of uncertainty in the final week of the regular season, but some matchups still fly […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
Week 18 single-entry DFS roster percentages preview
NFL DFS rostership projections evolve throughout the week in a specific way. They begin as a reflection of how people view plays in a vacuum, slowly but surely progressing into a combination of how people view players and how certain player combinations fit into various lineup constructions. The goal of this article is to: Take […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
SuperDraft NFL breakdown for Week 18
Welcome to the weekly breakdown for SuperDraft DFS Multiplier contests. Each week, I’ll provide a slate overview, recommended plays at each position as well as some GPP game stacks and best secondary correlations. Week 17 Recap Here is the winning lineup from SuperDraft’s largest GPP, the Red Zone, alongside the winning lineup from […]
Vlad Sedler
NFL
DFS
Yahoo NFL DFS Picks – Week 18
Finding the best anchors for your DFS lineup is the best way to start lineup construction, so each week in this space, I’ll be taking a look at a skill-position breakdown of players who stick out on Yahoo. Whether it’s because of matchup or usage or anything else, these are players who should be featured […]
Matt Kupferle