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NFL Fantasy
Breaking down the Denver Broncos 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 […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
First Down Blog: Fantasy impact of Damien Williams opting out
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 second topic: The fantasy madness surrounding a surprising opt-out in Kansas City. In a stunning revelation, Damien Williams, according to Chiefs GM Brett Veach, has decided to opt […]
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Brad Evans
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NFL Fantasy
How Damien Williams opting out affects Clyde Edwards-Helaire
That whoosh you just heard was Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s ADP shooting to the moon. With the news of Damien Williams opting out for this season, the much-debated Edwards-Helaire is now king of the backfield castle. The coveted spot as Andy Reid’s primary runner will be Edwards-Helaire’s role despite the abbreviated season. Edwards-Helaire should have no issues […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
First Down Blog: Back to the well for David Montgomery
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: #MandatoryMontgomery, the running back who worked to ruin Brad's 2019. Abracadabra. Hocus pocus. Shazam.  Within the lexicon of sorcery, the above commands, when uttered by a silk-shirted […]
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Brad Evans
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: New York Jets
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 books, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: Adam Gase’s Smoldering Dumpster.  Booms Breshad Perriman, WR Every year, fantasy playoff heroes emerge from the darkest recesses of the […]
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Brad Evans
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NFL Fantasy
2020 Fantasy Football Tiers – Quarterback
Fantasy football draft season is here, so it’s time to roll up your sleeves and finalize your prep. One of the most useful weapons to have in your draft day arsenal is fantasy football tiers. With a tier-based approach, you can see how each player stacks up at his respective position. Tiers are slightly different […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for Washington
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) So they’re […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Tennessee Titans
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) Only 12 […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: New York Giants
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: Jason Garrett’s Young Guns. Booms Evan Engram, TE We rarely see rookie tight ends put up big fantasy numbers, but […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
Breaking down the Tennessee Titans 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 […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy football tiers for defensive backs in IDP leagues
If recent developments are any indication, defensive backs have never been more valuable in the NFL. Over the weekend, the Seattle Seahawks sent a massive package that included two first-round picks to the New York Jets in exchange for star safety Jamal Adams. Given what the Seahawks gave up to get him, a huge contract […]
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Gary Davenport
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: Pressing fantasy issues for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) The Tampa […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Seattle Seahawks
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) In 2017, […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: New Orleans Saints
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 Bourbon Street Studs.  Booms Alvin Kamara, RB Kamara’s fantasy value, hampered by ankle, knee and back ailments, stumbled around […]
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Brad Evans
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NFL Fantasy
Breaking down the Jacksonville Jaguars 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 […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
First Down Blog: Don’t shy away from Cam Akers
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 confounding Rams backfield. Running back by committee.  When voiced by a head coach, it’s a phrase that shakes the cage, disrupts the soul and shivers the […]
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Brad Evans
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MLB Fantasy
Week 2 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in
Our first FAAB period of the fantasy baseball season was focused on adding relievers to help bolster the bottom part of your pitching. Each week, relievers will be mentioned as viable options due to back end starters having difficult matchups the upcoming week or they’re simply questionable on their own. Week 2 has plenty of […]
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Matthew Davis
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the San Francisco 49ers
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) There are […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Pittsburgh Steelers
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) It’s easy […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
ADP check: Players whose fantasy football stock is falling
Piggy-backing off of the Saturday's article regarding players who have seen a dramatic spike in their ADP over the last month, it’s just as important to highlight those that have been plummeting down draft boards. Taking it one step further, this article may feel a bit redundant compared to yesterday’s, but the reasoning is simple. If a […]
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Joe Metz
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NFL Fantasy
ADP check: Players whose fantasy football stock is on the rise
As we approach the end of July, the fantasy football draft season continues to heat up and players’ average draft positions are trending up and down based on coach speak, social media buzz or just about any other bit of information released. Looking at month-to-month trends in terms of ADP can be extremely beneficial, as […]
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Joe Metz
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Philadelphia Eagles
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) So let’s […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the New York Jets
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) If it […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy Faceoff: Ezekiel Elliott vs. Alvin Kamara
Each week, Brad Evans and Jeff Ratcliffe step into the octagon to exchange blows over some of the biggest draft-day dilemmas this fantasy football season. Today's Fantasy Faceoff topic: Alvin Kamara or Ezekiel Elliott? … Ready. Set. FIGHT! In favor of Alvin Kamara (Brad Evans) After physical limitations haunted Kamara like the many apparitions wandering […]
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Brad Evans
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NFL Fantasy
Training camp position battles to watch for fantasy: TE
NFL training camps are finally opening up, and with them come the usual selection of camp battles featuring varying degrees of fantasy football intrigue. All this week, we’re looking at training camp battles for 2020 from a fantasy perspective. Up today: TEs. (Check out our QB position battles to watch, RB position battles to watch […]
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Tyler Loechner
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the New Orleans Saints
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) Here’s a […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the New York Giants
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) The last […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: New England Patriots
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 Sheepish Belichicks. Booms Cam Newton, QB It was a quiet offseason for the former league MVP, as Newton was […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
Biggest bust candidates at tight end in fantasy football
While tight ends can often be tremendous difference-makers for your fantasy teams, the relationship works in both directions. One of the absolute worst things you can do in terms of team construction is whiff on an early TE. Not only will you be losing value at that spot, but there is also a higher opportunity-cost to […]
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Anthony Amico
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: Pressing fantasy issues for the New England Patriots
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) There will […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Minnesota Vikings
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) From 2012 […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
Jeff Ratcliffe’s 2020 fantasy football rookie rankings
Fantasy football rookie rankings are a versatile tool that not only help you in your dynasty rookie drafts but can also level set for your redraft leagues. Below, you’ll find my top 100 fantasy football rookie rankings for 2020 along with some quick thoughts about each player. 1. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB1, KC The LSU produce […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe