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Must Javs: The DFS locks of NFL Week 2
Welcome football fans. We are back for Week 2 and I cannot be more excited. This is the time of the year when I am most locked in. I qualified for the maximum number of entries in the FanDuel live final and NFL was my most profitable sport last year. I was minutes away from multiple […]
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Javi Prellezo
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The best and worst WR/CB matchups for Week 2 for DFS
Fantasy football 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 […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL pace and play-calling breakdown: Week 2
All roads to fantasy football championships are paved by volume. The foundation of that volume is pace, or how many plays are run in a given game. That can vary widely from team to team and the context of the perspective game. Every week, I'll take a swan dive into the deep end of the […]
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Derek Brown
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DFS Tournament Tracking – NFL Week 2
Daily fantasy NFL tournaments provide opportunity for all kinds of players to get into the game. Whether you are a low-stakes grinder, casual player, or nose-bleed stakes sharp, the tournament space has a contest for you. But how to select the right ones?  That’s where DFS Tournament Tracking comes into play. This piece will give […]
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Anthony Amico
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10 must-know advanced stats for fantasy football Week 2
Every week during the NFL season, I’ll be diving into 10 must-know advanced stats for fantasy football to help pull back the curtain in various ways. Highlighting gamescripts, matchups, defensive plans of attack and much more, this article will help you set your lineups in daily fantasy and your season-long leagues. With Week 1, a […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL injury report: The situations to monitor for Week 2
Every Tuesday this season, we will review the most recent injury news through the lens of fantasy football. Injuries are an unfortunate part of football, but there’s always a “next man up” — and fantasy players need to know the situations to monitor to take early advantage of changing situations. A lot can change between […]
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Tyler Loechner
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Breaking down the Week 1 Monday night slate for DFS
The NFL is back, and the glorious tradition of a Week 1 Monday night doubleheader continues this week for fantasy football. These matchups are interesting ones for fantasy football and DFS on multiple levels. Let’s dive into the matchups' deep end in these two games while also taking a small peek at Thursday night’s action. […]
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Derek Brown
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PrizePicks picks for NFL Week 1 — Monday Night Football
The first Sunday of the 2020 NFL season has come and gone but luckily, we’re graced with an additional pair of games Monday night, featuring the first primetime double-header of the season. With that being the case, PrizePicks has posted a massive 28-pick slate to round out Week 1. My focus for this article will […]
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Joe Metz
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Monday night DFS dive: Tennessee Titans vs. Denver Broncos
Welcome to the Week 1 DraftKings Showdown data deep-dive with a look at the Denver Broncos vs. Tennessee Titans Monday Night Football game. This game has an over/under of 41 with Tennessee favored to win by 2.5 (as of Sunday night). Using this information, we will find historical games most similar to this matchup — […]
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Tyler Loechner
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Monday night DFS dive: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants
Welcome to the Week 1 DraftKings Showdown data deep-dive with a look at the New York Giants vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Monday Night Football game. This game has an over/under of 45 with Pittsburgh favored to win by 5.5 (as of Sunday night). Using this information, we will find historical games most similar to this matchup […]
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Tyler Loechner
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Sunday night DFS showdown: The top plays for Cowboys/Rams
NFL is back, and fantasy football along with it. Each Sunday, I’ll break down my rankings for the FanDuel and DraftKings main Sunday night showdown slate. Last season, I won eight of the main NFL showdown slates and I think they still have one of the largest edges of any contest available in daily fantasy […]
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David Jones
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Must Javs: The DFS locks of NFL Week 1
Welcome back, football (and fantasy football) fans. At long last, it’s time for Week 1, and that means it’s also time to look at the DFS options to lock into your lineup for the week (what I call my “Must Javs”). This is the time of the year when I am most locked in. I […]
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Javi Prellezo
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MSG Week 1 DFS Breakdown
Welcome to “The Breakdown,” a deep game-by-game breakdown that covers game theory as well as player/game analysis for the full NFL weekend 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.  For those that are new, […]
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Kevin Adams
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DFS cash game locks for NFL Week 1
When playing NFL DFS, trying to win a tournament and trying to double your money take two different strategies. DFS cash games on DraftKings and FanDuel consist of head-to-head, three-mans, double-ups, 50/50 and even triple-ups. The goal is not to have the best team, but to finish in the top 40% of these contests. It […]
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Eliot Crist
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TwoGun’s core DFS plays for Week 1 of the NFL season
Football is back! As excited as we all are for the NFL to return, Week 1 is always the toughest week for my DFS strategy. I tend to focus on strategies that pivot against what I view as public plays. However, with Week 1 — and especially with no preseason this year — there's no […]
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Michael Cohen
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10 Week 1 NFL DFS plays under 10% ownership
As we head into the weekend of Week 1 of the NFL season, many eyes turn to DFS. The key to winning a big cash prize in DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel is finding the diamonds in the rough. The low-owned guys are the ones who can take you to the promised land. Every week, […]
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Eliot Crist
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Between the Numbers: NFL DFS Week 1
Football is finally here, and DFS along with it. It felt like it snuck upon us with the weird offseason and no preseason, but it is here, and I am stoked. NFL DFS is always a game of ownership and theory, that is not to say that we need to fade every player who is […]
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Kyle Murray
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Advanced matchups for NFL Week 1
This and every week during the NFL season, we’ll take a look at the matchups through a close lens for fantasy football and DFS purposes. When you know what your players are up against, you know how to capitalize. This is not your mom's defense-versus-position analysis. We won’t just take a look at which defenses […]
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Eliot Crist
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Using the FTN Splits tool to find the best Week 1 DFS plays
As the fantasy football season rolls on, situations change quickly week to week. Whether injuries, totals, gamescripts, etc. the NFL landscape is constantly evolving. To help diagnose those changes weekly for fantasy football I’ll highlight them using our amazing FTN Fantasy splits tool. Let’s get to the top five for Week 1.  Terry McLaurin, WR, […]
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Derek Brown
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PrizePicks picks for NFL Week 1
We made it. The NFL season is back and with it, so is fantasy football in every single aspect. Seasonal and DFS, including all different types of daily fantasy football. If you are not familiar with PrizePicks, let me help you get acquainted. PrizePicks is a DFS site that focuses on props. And it is […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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Battle In The Trenches: Week 1 OL vs. DL matchups
Diagnosing offensive and defensive line matchups weekly can offer a massive edge for fantasy football and daily fantasy lineups. An offense line's ability to keep their quarterback upright and open holes for their running backs is imperative. Diving further into the subcategories that help us capture ceiling weeks can be the difference between setting your […]
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Derek Brown
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DFS guide: Week 1 Thursday night showdown
The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Houston Texans in the NFL season’s opening game Thursday night, and FTN is here to break down everything you need to know to win your DraftKings and FanDuel DFS contests. Pace of play, matchups, player writeups, and who is going to win in the trenches — no stone […]
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Eliot Crist
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MagicSportsGuide – AFC North
2019 record: 6-10  | 2020 projection: 10-6Head coach: Mike Tomlin (13th year)Offensive coordinator: Randy Fichtner (Fifth year)Defensive coordinator: Keith Butler (Sixth year) Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Steelers system, play-calling and coaching breakdown: Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown 2020 Draft Picks Round 2, pick 49: Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame Round 3, pick […]
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Kevin Adams
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NFL pace and play-calling breakdown: Week 1
The path to points in fantasy football is paved by volume. The foundation of that volume is pace or how many plays are run in a given game. That can vary widely from team to team and the context of the perspective game. Every week, I'll take a swan dive into the deep end of […]
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Derek Brown
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The best and worst WR/CB matchups for Week 1 for DFS
Fantasy football 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 […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL DFS Ownership Projections
In the current stage of 2020 NFL DFS with how close projection models can be, accurately projecting ownership will go a long way to building successful DFS lineups. The FTN NFL team provides not only projections for the slate at hand, but a look at what projected ownership will be for each player. When building […]
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Kyle Murray
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MagicSportsGuide – AFC South
2019 record: 6-10  | 2020 Projection: Head coach: Doug Marrone (Fourth year)Offensive coordinator: Jay Gruden (First year)Defensive coordinator: Todd Wash (Fifth year) Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Jaguars system, play calling and coaching breakdown: Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown   2020 Draft Picks The Jaguars made the most of the fourth round with three […]
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Kevin Adams
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10 must-know advanced stats for fantasy football Week 1
Every week during the NFL season, I’ll be diving into 10 must-know advanced stats for fantasy football to help pull back the curtain in various ways. Highlighting gamescripts, matchups, defensive plans of attack and much more, this article will help you set your lineups in daily fantasy and your season-long leagues. After months of holding […]
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Derek Brown
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MagicSportsGuide – NFC West
2019 record: 9-7  | 2020 Projection: 8-8Head coach: Sean McVay (Fourth year)Offensive coordinator: Kevin O’Connell (First year)Defensive coordinator: Brandon Staley (First year) Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Rams system, play calling and coaching breakdown: Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown   2020 Draft Picks Round 2, pick 52: Cam Akers, RB, Florida State Round 2, […]
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Kevin Adams
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NFL injury report: The situations to monitor for Week 1
Week 1 of the NFL season has arrived! Every Tuesday this season, we will review the most recent injury news through the lens of fantasy football. Leading into Week 1, we already have some big names on the injury reports. The only position that escaped summer unscathed is QB — every other position has at […]
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Tyler Loechner
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NFL WR/CB Matchup Tool
The FTN WR/CB Matchups take your fantasy football and sports betting games to another level by breaking down the expected matchups for all starting wide receivers in the NFL. To get the most out of this chart, you’ll need to keep in mind that we take into account all projected coverage, not just the primary […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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MagicSportsGuide – NFC North
2019 record: 8-8 | 2020 Projection: 7-9Head coach: Matt Nagy (Third season)Offensive coordinator: Bill Lazor (First season) Defensive coordinator: Chuck Pagano (Second season) Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Panther’s system, play calling and coaching breakdown: Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown 2020 Draft Picks Round 2, pick 43: Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame Round […]
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Kevin Adams