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MLB Fantasy
Trust the Gut: Fantasy Baseball FAAB Guide Week 15
SUNDAY UPDATE A reminder that CLE, KC, CHW, DET all play eight games this week, five in the first half of the week. A good period to rack up some plus at-bats (or so we hope) with hitters we may be able to add in FAAB: Steven Kwan, Franmil Reyes, Owen Miller, Nolan Jones, Edward […]
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Vlad Sedler
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NFL Fantasy
Pope’s Pick 6: Tight Ends to Avoid in Fantasy in 2022
Welcome to Pope’s Pick 6. Twice a week I’ll be bringing you a quick look at my fantasy football thoughts in quick-hit form. Today: Tight ends to avoid in fantasy in 2022.   With the rise of tight end premium leagues, this position has become even more important to us fantasy managers, especially with the […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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NFL Fantasy
2022 Best Ball Targets: Rounds 7-12
Three months ago, Underdog Fantasy launched the largest, best ball tournament in history, featuring 451,200 entries and $10 million in total prizes. 30% of the prize pool will be split among three entries, including $2 million to first, $1 million to second, and $1 million to the highest-scoring team in the regular season (Weeks 1-14). […]
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Sam Choudhury
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NFL Fantasy
2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: New Orleans Saints
These are not the same New Orleans Saints. After spending over 15 years with the team, Sean Payton has retired, presenting New Orleans with a new head coach for the first time since 2005. Payton is one of the best play-callers the league has ever seen, which makes the Saints a very interesting team to […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy Football Crossroads: Dalvin Cook vs. Joe Mixon
We continue our crossroads series with a look at two of the best running backs in the NFL.   Dalvin Cook and Joe Mixon will both be drafted within the top-15 selections in fantasy drafts this season, but many will have to decide between the two All-Pro running backs.  Follow along with the entire Fantasy […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NFL Fantasy
Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 Arizona Cardinals
Jeremy Popielarz and Dan Fornek continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The Arizona Cardinals.   Jeremy and Dan will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” Follow […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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NFL Fantasy
Which Running Backs Fared the Best in Fantasy When Underdogs?
Wednesday, we took a look at the best RBs in fantasy football when their team is favored. Today, we’re flipping the script and taking a look at the top RBs when playing as the underdog. Some of the names on this list will surprise you.   Here are the key high-level stats before we get […]
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Tyler Loechner
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NFL Fantasy
AFC West Division Winners: Are the Chiefs Vulnerable Atop the Division?
Thanks to one of the most eventful NFL offseasons of all time, the bridge between last year’s Super Bowl and next year’s opening kickoff has felt a little shorter than usual. Still, to fans, summer’s arrival means our desire to consume all things football grows to nearly uncontainable levels. Talk shows, podcasts and Twitter timelines […]
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Nick Makowitz
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NFL Fantasy
2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos have an entirely new coaching staff, as well as a brand new starting quarterback. That makes them one of the most interesting teams to break down entering the 2022 season.  Sign up for an FTN subscription today! Denver Broncos Head Coach: Nathaniel Hackett BUF OC 2013-2014, Jaguars OC 2016-2018, Packers OC 2019-2021 […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NFL Fantasy
NFL Splits Tool: The Jets Offense With and Without Zach Wilson in 2021
With not much left in the way of big offseason events that will change teams’ futures, our eyes can truly turn toward the season to come, preparing for fantasy football drafts and looking forward to what we need to know for success in 2022. With that in mind, all summer long, I’ll be using our FTN […]
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Sam Choudhury
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NFL Fantasy
AFC South Division Winners: Can the Titans Win the Division for a Third Straight Year?
Thanks to one of the most eventful NFL offseasons of all time, the bridge between last year’s Super Bowl and next year’s opening kickoff has felt a little shorter than usual. Still, to fans, summer’s arrival means our desire to consume all things football grows to nearly uncontainable levels. Talk shows, podcasts and Twitter timelines […]
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Nick Makowitz
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NFL Fantasy
Second-Year Scouting Report: Rashod Bateman
Rookies get all the attention. They’re the flashy new piece that could be anything. And then a class of rookies comes through and they’re old news, replaced by the next flashy, new thing. But last year’s rookies aren’t gone, and in many cases, they’re going to be even better than the exciting new pieces that […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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MLB Fantasy
House of Shlain: Fantasy Baseball Thoughts and Trends (7/6)
In baseball, as in life, it’s important to stay current and on top of recent trends. In deeper mixed formats and AL/NL-Only leagues, it’s even more important. Once a week, we come to a place to discuss fantasy baseball thoughts, trends and some of the key happenings around the league. That place is the House […]
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Nick Shlain
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NFL Fantasy
2022 NFL Free Agency Frenzy
NFL free agency officially opens Wednesday, March 16, but reports of signings start coming out March 14, and FTN is here to react to every noteworthy signing. Check below for our thoughts on every notable transaction as the league moves into the new season and players start to change teams!   2022 NFL Notable Moves […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL Fantasy
Panthers Make Move at Quarterback with Baker Mayfield Trade
After months of trade speculation, Baker Mayfield is finally on the move.   The Carolina Panthers acquired the former No. 1 draft pick on Wednesday, sending the Cleveland Browns a conditional fifth-round pick in 2024. Mayfield will likely compete with Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job, though I’d expect him to win that competition.  […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NFL Fantasy
Which Running Backs Fared the Best in Fantasy When Favored?
Running backs are supposed to do better in fantasy football when favored, right? Well — they are. And they do. I took a look at the last 10 years and found that RBs playing on the favored team score roughly 14% more fantasy points per game — or 1.4 points per game.   RBs: 2012-2021 […]
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Tyler Loechner
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NFL Fantasy
Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 Las Vegas Raiders
Dan Fornek and Jeremy Popielarz continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The Las Vegas Raiders.   Dan and Jeremy will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” […]
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Dan Fornek
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NFL Fantasy
Adjusting Fantasy Football Strategy for Different League Settings
As a game, fantasy football is always evolving. When it started, it was done via snail mail and manual scoring. Now, it’s all computerized, and that means more and more formats and scoring options are available. And of course, as scoring systems and formats and sizes change, so too must our strategy.   Today, I’m […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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NFL Fantasy
2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Miami Dolphins
As of late, the AFC East has belonged to the Buffalo Bills. But the Miami Dolphins are looking to change that.   A brand new offensive scheme is on the docket for the Dolphins this season, which will truly have one of the largest impacts on fantasy football.  Sign up for an FTN subscription today! […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NFL Fantasy
AFC North Division Winners: After a Super Bowl Run, Are the Bengals the Team to Beat?
Thanks to one of the most eventful NFL offseasons of all time, the bridge between last year’s Super Bowl and next year’s opening kickoff has felt a little shorter than usual. Still, to fans, summer’s arrival means our desire to consume all things football grows to nearly uncontainable levels. Talk shows, podcasts and Twitter timelines […]
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Nick Makowitz
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NFL Fantasy
Second-Year Scouting Report: Justin Fields
It is officially the start of July, which means rookie fever is beginning to hit fantasy leagues across the nation. As more and more fantasy managers begin to start drafting, these rookies will be pushed up the boards, largely overshadowing the sophomore class from last season. Taking advantage of the prioritization of rookies over established […]
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Dan Fornek
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NFL Fantasy
Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 New England Patriots
Daniel Kelley and Dan Fornek continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The New England Patriots.   Daniel and Dan will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” […]
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Daniel Kelley
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MLB Fantasy
Fantasy Baseball Weekly Hitting Primer
Welcome to my weekly fantasy baseball hitting planner. Each week I’ll dig deep into every team’s schedule, sifting through news, lineup trends, park factors and more. The rankings/tiers listed will reset each week, as they are only specific to the upcoming week.   Schedule Week 3: Monday, July 4 – Sunday, July 10 (full week) […]
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Matthew Davis
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MLB Fantasy
Fantasy Baseball Weekly Pitching Primer
Each week, we will rank every starting pitcher slated to take the bump. Of course, these are subject to change, but this is what we see for now.   Feel free to hit me up on Twitter if you have any questions. 1 Sandy Alcantara LAA, @NYM Are we looking at the NL Cy Young? […]
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Matt Kupferle
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NFL Fantasy
2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers had one of the hottest starts in football in 2021, winning their first three games. However, things fell apart the rest of the way. But with a roster that certainly isn’t lacking talent, what will the Panthers look like in 2022? Will a new offensive coordinator help get the offense out of […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NFL Fantasy
Pope’s Pick 6: Wide Receivers to Target in Fantasy in 2022
This week in “Pope’s Pick Six,” we are turning our attention to wide receivers. Although there’s a lot of depth at the wide receiver position in fantasy football, it’s still important to hit on your early picks.    Missing on a player is not a league-losing move, but it definitely can make your season that […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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MLB Fantasy
Trust the Gut: Fantasy Baseball FAAB Guide Week 14
SUNDAY UPDATE Nothing has changed as it’s still Vinnie P and Hall Week. Let’s see if Hall crushes another bomb on Sunday Night Baseball and sees his market rate increase further.  Pitchers Frankie Montas (OAK) was removed from his start today in the first inning with fastball velocity a few mph lower. No word yet […]
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Vlad Sedler
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NFL Fantasy
2022 Best Ball Targets: Rounds 1-6
Three months ago, Underdog Fantasy launched the largest best ball tournament in history, featuring 451,200 entries and $10 million in total prizes. 30% of the prize pool will be split among three entries, including $2 million to first, $1 million to second, and $1 million to the highest-scoring team in the regular season (Weeks 1-14). […]
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Sam Choudhury
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NFL Fantasy
Pope’s Pick 6: Wide Receivers to Avoid in Fantasy in 2022
Welcome to Pope’s Pick 6. Twice a week I’ll be bringing you a quick look at my fantasy football thoughts in quick-hit form. Today: Wide receivers to avoid in fantasy in 2022.   This week, we are turning our attention to wide receivers. Although there is a lot of depth at the position when it […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy Football Crossroads: George Kittle vs. Darren Waller
George Kittle and Darren Waller are being drafted incredibly close to one another in fantasy football drafts. However, there are a lot of differences between both players’ situations this season, which makes it an interesting debate as to which tight end is the better bet for your fantasy roster.   Let’s break down the two […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NFL Fantasy
Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers
Dan Fornek and Jeremy Popielarz continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The Pittsburgh Steelers.   Dan and Jeremy will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” Follow […]
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Dan Fornek
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NFL Fantasy
2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Minnesota Vikings
With NFL teams adding new coaches and coordinators every offseason, it is important to understand that a team’s scheme and approach can change on a year-to-year basis. Paying attention to potential role changes can add just another element to your fantasy football preparation and is also a good way to get a general idea of […]
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Adam Pfeifer