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NFL
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OL vs. DL matchups for Week 18
The most overlooked aspect of the NFL is the battle in the trenches, but it deserves much more love. So every Wednesday here at FTN, we will take a closer look at some of the most advantageous matchups for opposing offensive and defensive lines, which can absolutely be applied to fantasy football. Major Injuries Cowboys’ […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
DFS
NFL DFS value picks for Week 18
The final week of the NFL regular season is always crazy in DFS, because a handful of teams are going to be resting players, which will present plenty of value. Of course, not everything is set in stone, as some teams could say they will rest starters, but still play them the entire first half […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
DFS
DFS Wins of the Week (1/5)
This quick article is going to highlight some huge DFS wins from DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo, SuperDraft and elsewhere that our FTN family hit this week. It doesn’t matter if its NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA or even eSports, if someone made a huge return on their money, we want to celebrate it. Take a look at […]
David Jones
NFL
DFS
Top 5 NFL DFS slate-breakers for Week 18
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 […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
DFS
Single-Entry NFL DFS Lineup Review for Week 17
Each week, I’ll review my single-entry NFL DFS 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 over 10% of my overall investment. This week, that includes: Single-entry lineup The goal here is to […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
Monkey Knife Fight Promo Code – $100 Bonus with Code FTN
Itching for some daily fantasy sports gaming, but don’t want to worry about drafting an entire team or having to think about every single game happening today? The OG crew over at Monkey Knife Fight has been paving the way for a new, easier way to play fantasy sports every single day. Monkey Knife Fight […]
FTN Staff
NFL
DFS
Showdown Ownership Projections and Picks for MNF | Week 17
NFL Showdowns have swings like no other. You can go from outside the cashline to within takedown territory (or vice versa) in a single play. A key to ensuring you’re on the right side of those swings more often than not is having a real sense of where ownership will be, and consequently how to […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
Monday 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 showdown rules I outlined in this article will remain accurate for most games, but they can change depending […]
David Jones
NFL
DFS
MNF Showdown Breakdown – Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Monday night, we get what looks to be another AFC North grudge match for our DFS pleasure. This rematch of the Week 8 game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers only mustered a combined 25 points the first time out. There are paths where this game could possess more scoring than round one, which […]
Derek Brown
NFL
DFS
NFL DFS Week in Review – Ownership, GPP-Winning Lineups for Week 17
The penultimate week of the regular season was a wild one. The Jets nearly beat the Buccaneers, the Bengals clinched the AFC North with a win over the Chiefs, and the Patriots hung 50 points on the Jaguars. There were also some noteworthy fantasy performances. Let’s dive into some of the biggest winners and losers […]
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 17 – Packers vs. Vikings
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 17 Game-by-Game DFS Breakdown | Afternoon Slate
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers LAC -6.5, O/U 45.5 Pace and playcalling In recent weeks, the Chargers have slowed some and turned more to the run. Since Week 12, they are 13th and 11th (57.2%) in neutral pace and passing rate. While neither of these findings is highly concerning, they are notable. In their […]
Derek Brown
NFL
DFS
Tenacious Targets: NFL DFS GPP picks for Week 17
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
NFL Optimizer – Sunday Strategy for Week 17
We have an enormous slate today that really has it all. We have some huge spreads, weather concerns, lots of players returning from protocols, and even a few game-time decisions. I’ve got my eye on three guys in particular that I am planning on being well overweight relative to the field today. Jonathan Taylor, RB, […]
Connor Cocke
NFL
DFS
Top 10 DFS plays under 10% for Week 17
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%. Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers From Advanced Matchups: The […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
MagicSportsGuide Week 17 DFS breakdown
Welcome to The Breakdown for Week 17, a deep game-by-game breakdown that covers game theory as well as player/game analysis for the full NFL weekend 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 […]
Kevin Adams
NFL
DFS
TwoGun’s Core NFL DFS Picks for Week 17
Happy New Year, everyone. This is the first year with a Week 18 and two weeks of regular-season action in January. Unfortunately, this year is going to be rife with a lot of injury news or COVID-19-related benchings affecting the slates. Next week, in addition to coronavirus and regular injuries, we have to factor in […]
Michael Cohen
NFL
DFS
Week 17 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
SuperDraft DFS picks and predictions for Week 17
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
Week 17 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
Advanced DFS Matchup Plays for NFL Week 17
We’re back again with our advanced matchups look at the Week 17 DFS landscape around the NFL. 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.” Let’s […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
WR vs. CB Matchups NFL DFS Breakdown – Week 17
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 highlighting the best plays on the slate while also digging into some receivers with massive upside that could go overlooked. Top Matchups – WR/CB for Week 17 Cooper […]
Derek Brown
NFL
DFS
Week 17 Game-by-Game DFS Breakdown
Welcome to the game-by-game DFS breakdown for Week 17 of the NFL season. 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 […]
Derek Brown
NFL
DFS
Week 17 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 Thursday article is to: […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
Freedman Five – Top DFS picks for Week 17
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 14-game slate this weekend. To see all my Week 17 bets, check out our FTN Bet Tracker. Use […]
Matthew Freedman
NFL
DFS
SuperDraft NFL breakdown for Week 17
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 16 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 17
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 feature heavily […]
Matt Kupferle
NFL
DFS
OL vs. DL matchups for Week 17
The most overlooked aspect of the NFL is the battle in the trenches, but it deserves much more love. So every Wednesday here at FTN, we will take a closer look at some of the most advantageous matchups for opposing offensive and defensive lines, which can absolutely be applied to fantasy football. Major Injuries Colts […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
DFS
Top 5 NFL DFS slate-breakers for Week 17
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 16
Each week, I’ll review my single-entry NFL DFS 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 over 10% of my overall investment. This week, that includes: Three three-entry lineups The goal here is […]
Alex Blickle
NFL
DFS
DFS Wins of the Week (12/29)
This quick article is going to highlight some huge DFS wins from DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo and SuperDraft that our FTN family hit this week. It doesn’t matter if its NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA or even eSports, if someone made a huge return on their money, we want to celebrate it. Take a look at some […]
FTN Staff