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Josh Gross
Fantasy Articles
NFL
Fantasy
The running back red-zone regression enigma
Where do we begin with the red zone? It’s the place where fantasy running backs can become championed as one of the few elite members in the league. Consistent red-zone play is actually a driving factor that isn’t talked about much in the fantasy community, most likely because it can just go hand in hand […]
Blake Hampton
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football options with more value in best ball
A newer fantasy football format gaining loads of steam over the last few seasons, best ball is not a format to approach the same way as a season-long format. Because you do not have the ability to manage rosters on a week-to-week basis, ceiling potential is crucial to logging the highest-scoring possible lineup each week. […]
Joe Metz
NFL
Fantasy
First Down Blog: Is there juice left in the Josh Gordon orange?
Multiple times each week, Brad Evans, in this space, will ramble on about whatever random, likely tequila-influenced fantasy football/betting thoughts are coursing through his often moronic mind. Today’s topic: The ever-tantalizing Josh Gordon. We all house a particular set of fetishes and affinities. Cookie dough ice cream. Comfortable sleeping positions. Whatever random categories you can […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
The basics of drafting in IDP fantasy football leagues
The folks here at Fade the Noise have assembled an impressive array of talent. Whether it’s for season-long or DFS fantasy football, some of the industry’s best and brightest have joined the FTN team in an effort to guide you to glory. The plan was to offer the same sort of high-end quality IDP coverage […]
Gary Davenport
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Atlanta Falcons
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp opens, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Jeff Ratcliffe, profile their favorite booms, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: The Dirty Birds. Booms Todd Gurley, RB Before you fire up Twitter to tell me about Gurley’s knees, hear me […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
First Down Blog: Fade Edwards-Helaire in drafts
Multiple times each week in this space, Brad Evans will ramble on about whatever random, likely tequila-influenced fantasy football/betting thoughts are coursing through his often moronic mind. Today’s topic: The overblown Clyde Edwards-Helaire hype. At one point on the spectrum of early life, it hits any impressionable young mind like a bolt of lightning. You […]
Brad Evans
MLB
Fantasy
2020 fantasy baseball fades and busts
As we head into the weirdest fantasy baseball season in our collective memory, one key draft practice is finding which players to avoid at their current draft price. The players mentioned below are being discussed due current NFBC ADP data we have for the 60-game season making it clear they are being overvalued, leaving little […]
Matthew Davis
NFL
Fantasy
6 players to buy in dynasty fantasy football
The best part of dynasty leagues is managing your fantasy football roster as if you were a real NFL GM. However, unlike the real NFL, there’s usually only one way to get your hands on a veteran player in dynasty leagues: Through trades. In dynasty, each owner is likely to have different goals for the […]
Tyler Loechner
MLB
Fantasy
2020 fantasy baseball risers and fallers
Identifying trends in terms of ADP is vital in putting together a winning fantasy baseball team, but when it comes to a situation as MLB finds itself in, it carries much more weight. With a shortened 60-game season and a universal DH, many players will see their stocks shoot up or plummet. A lot of […]
Joe Metz
MLB
Fantasy
2020 fantasy baseball sleepers for the 60-game season
With baseball officially back and players already reporting for spring training (or summer camp), the process of finding your fantasy baseball edge for the unique 60-game season begins. Whether it be a 162-game season or a 60, sleepers are always a means to get yourself an edge on the competition. Given the unique circumstances we […]
Joe Metz
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down each NFL coaching staff
Derek Brown and Anthony Amico are doing breaking down each NFL coaching to help you in your best ball drafts, follow along with the whole series here: Buffalo Bills – 7/7/2020 Miami Dolphins – 7/8/2020 New England Patriots – 7/9/2020 New York Jets – 7/14/2020 Baltimore Ravens – 7/15/2020 Cincinnati Bengals – 7/16/2020 Cleveland Browns – 7/17/2020 Pittsburgh Steelers – 7/20/2020 Houston […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Buffalo Bills coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy is determining their role and the context of the team on which they operate. In this divisional series, we will explore the inner workings of each team. These writeups are loaded with beautiful data visualizations (brought to you by Anthony Amico) that will expose the gears that […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
6 players to sell in dynasty fantasy football
Purging your dynasty roster of fantasy football options you no longer want is no easy task, but as each owner in your league will have different goals, you can usually find a suitable trade partner. These are the primary reasons why people make trades in dynasty: Win-now: Acquire a top-tier player that will put your […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
How to adjust for point-per-first-down scoring in fantasy
Many fantasy football players have heard of leagues that use point-per-first down scoring, but few players have been part of leagues that incorporate the scoring option. With the biggest such league (the 10th annual Scott Fish Bowl — SFBX) getting going as we speak, FTN wanted to give you a rundown of what the system […]
Russell Prentice
MLB
Fantasy
National League designated hitter, Part 2: The most impacted hitters
Baseball. Is. Back. Or, at least we hope it’s back. Teams are reporting to their home fields in hope of ramping up for a 60-game sprint for the 2020 MLB season. During these wild and crazy times, we may have some baseball starting the third week of July. I broke down what baseball’s move to […]
Matt Kupferle
NFL
Fantasy
NFL Live Stream Preview
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FTN
NFL
Fantasy
Zig when they zag: How to go zero-WR and load up on RBs in best ball
Best call drafts are in full swing, but unlike season-long fantasy football leagues, the draft isn’t just the most important thing — it’s the only thing. With no creative license once the final pick is in, you need to enter the draft with a strategy and stick to it. This article will look at the […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
5 rookies worth targeting in dynasty fantasy football
The weeks and months that follow the NFL draft before NFL camps kickoff is prime trading season in dynasty. The layover between these two points in time can change perception in some ways on a player. Coach speak can quell excitement, and occasionally time has a way of stifling the hype. Before player’s lace the cleats back up […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football rankings: Top 150 for PPR leagues in 2020
Fantasy football season is here. To get you set up for your 2020 fantasy football drafts, I put together a set of top-150 fantasy football rankings for PPR scoring. Want to go deeper than 150? We have you covered. Our 2020 fantasy football rankings page has over 500 players ranked along with rankings for each […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
MLB
Fantasy
National League designated hitter, Part 1: Impact on pitchers
Baseball. Is. Back. Or, at least we hope it’s back. Teams are reporting to their home fields in hope of ramping up for a 60-game 2020 MLB season. During these wild and crazy times, we may have some baseball starting the third week of July. If you play season-long fantasy baseball, and you are diving back into […]
Matt Kupferle
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football mock drafts: When to target QBs in a superflex
Drafting in fantasy football is like any other muscle or skill. To flex and impress, time and reps are required. Mock drafting is essential, especially in newer or more niche formats. The ability to explore and dive into various strategies and witness the outcome is imperative. Even in slow draft formats, “freaking out” while on […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Tips for playing NFFC best ball fantasy football
The National Fantasy Football Championship offers plenty of different contests with entry fees ranging as little as $25. The NFFC prides itself on creating leagues for any price range. $25 too much? You can hop over to their Bestball10s site with leagues starting at $10. Their most popular high-stakes overall competitions are the Primetime and […]
Matthew Davis
NFL
Fantasy
Biggest risers and fallers in best ball ADP
The value of a player when it comes to fantasy football drafts is very important, especially in best ball formats. I’m going to highlight some of the most interesting risers and fallers in terms of ADPs from the June 1 ADPs compared to the most recent update. One thing to note: For this article I […]
Kyle Murray
NFL
Fantasy
Guide To Football Analytics
Fantasy football has changed in many ways since its inception, but one of the key differences between fantasy players today, and those who played the game 20 years ago, is the adoption of advanced metrics. There are tons of football analytics used by your opponents, and it is important to understand what these terms mean […]
FTN
NFL
Fantasy
10 late-round startup targets in dynasty fantasy football
With dynasty roster construction, mining the later rounds of startups is one of the small edges that can separate the haves from the have nots. Players from this range of the draft are many times the undrafted free agents, late-round NFL draft prospects, the grizzled veteran uglies, or yesteryears hype pieces that have lost their […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Best ball busts: Players to avoid in early drafts
One of the keys to a successful best ball fantasy football draft is avoiding the pitfalls, the players who specifically won’t help you win. Avoiding the bad parts leaves you with only the value-neutral draft pieces or better. So today, I’m offering up my thoughts on players who are being drafted too high in best […]
Kyle Murray
NFL
Fantasy
Guide To Football Analytics Part 2
In the first portion of this football analytics breakdown, I gave you the list of terms I felt was most vital for you to know if you’re looking to engage with the fantasy community about the game we all love. In part two, the focus is going to shift to the usefulness of the statistics, […]
Anthony Amico
NFL
Fantasy
How to handle kicker and defense in best ball
Championship rosters in best ball fantasy football leagues are not littered only with the glitz and glam of early-round studs and breakout smash picks. Late-round diamond mining is a must as well. The search for small edges, especially in overall roster construction, is imperative. As the field sharpens, these tiny legs up are vital to […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Best ball-specific draft strategies to try in football
Best ball draft season for fantasy football is back. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the format or are new to the game, it's always a good idea to take inventory of your own approach and make sure you are doing everything you can to improve your chances of ending the season with a […]
Noah Ruddell
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football mock drafts: Strategy lessons from a 12-team PPR
The real value in fantasy football mock drafting is throwing yourself into as many as possible for as long as possible. Seeing ADP trends and evolving draft strategies and popular value picks can give you a leg up by the time you are actually drafting. One good way to do just that is by gathering […]
Joe Metz
NFL
Fantasy
Stack ideas for 2020 best ball football
Best ball is the fastest-growing niche in fantasy football, and that means playing without a defined strategy becomes more and more unwise. In general, these leagues pay out the top 20% at most. Due to the top-heavy nature of these tournaments, shooting for first provides the greatest return on investment. As such, a few key […]
Matthew Gajewski
NFL
Fantasy
Everything you need to know about SFBX
Each year over the past decade, the venerable Scott Fish has run a fantasy league that allows for fans and analysts from across the industry to play together. The goal of the Scott Fish Bowl is to raise awareness and money for Fantasy Cares, a charity that Fish set up to give back to the community. This […]
Anthony Amico