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NFL
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7 running backs likely to score fewer rushing TDs in 2020
In real (and fantasy) football, things change so fast that it’s foolish to take last year’s stats at face value. Sure, they can be directionally useful, but things rarely translate well from one year to the next. Rushing touchdowns are a prime example. The sheer challenge of scoring — think about it, some players carry […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Brad Evans’ favorite 2020 fantasy picks by round: Rounds 6-9
“Trapped” on a sunny beach in a temperate climate relishing University of Illinois basketball/football championships whilst surrounded by puppies, shirtless cardboard cutouts of David Montgomery and with access to a limitless tequila tap. This is my ultimate dream scenario. Whether dwelling on fantasy whimsies or those in a makeshift reality, we all have dreams and […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
7 running backs likely to score more rushing TDs in 2020
In real (and fantasy) football, things change so fast that it’s foolish to take last year’s stats at face value. Sure, they can be directionally useful, but things rarely translate well from one year to the next. Rushing touchdowns are a prime example. Football is a game of inches, and the sheer challenge of scoring […]
Tyler Loechner
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NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy fallout of the Jaguars releasing Leonard Fournette
And just like that, Leonard Fournette is now on the open market. The implications for fantasy football and the fallout from the Jacksonville Jaguars moving on from the fourth overall pick in the 2017 draft could be massive. After attempting to find a taker for Fournette's services all offseason, the Jaguars have now washed their […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
First Down Blog: A Devine time looms in Jacksonville
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: Some big news out of Jacksonville. Before the rooster cock-a-doodle-do Monday morning, a seismic shift roused fantaslyand denizens from their warm and inviting beds, tectonic activity so […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
Brad Evans’ favorite 2020 fantasy picks by round: Rounds 2-5
“Trapped” on a sunny beach in a temperate climate relishing University of Illinois basketball/football championships whilst surrounded by puppies, shirtless cardboard cutouts of David Montgomery and with access to a limitless tequila tap. This is my ultimate dream scenario. Whether dwelling on fantasy whimsies or those in a makeshift reality, we all have dreams and […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
The top Underdog Fantasy best ball stacks for 2020
Stacking WRs or TEs with their QB is one of the best ways to go big in best ball fantasy football drafts. With no roster management post-draft, all game theory needs to take place in the actual draft lobby. And by far the best way to control some of the chess pieces is to add […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
First Down Blog: 6 overrated fantasy fakes to avoid
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 fantasy fakes of this year’s draft season. Duped. Swindled. Hoodwinked. During his decades long career as a premier con artist, Fred Demara, up until his death […]
Brad Evans
MLB
Fantasy
Week 7 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in
There are only four FAAB periods to go, as the fantasy baseball season is over the halfway point. With FAAB budgets dwindling, you'll see bids become less aggressive unless you’re in a league with somebody hoarding money while still in contention. There are more closers available this week, giving you another opportunity to secure that […]
Matthew Davis
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Minnesota Vikings coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Jeff Ratcliffe’s favorite fantasy football picks of 2020
With fantasy football draft season in full swing, it’s time to put the finishing touches on our draft strategy. We already have my 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Plan along with the FTN Game Plan fantasy football draft guide and my fantasy football rankings. But even with that information in place, a lot of people ask […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy Faceoff: Kenyan Drake vs. Josh Jacobs
Each week, two of our big names step into the octagon to exchange blows over some of the biggest draft-day dilemmas this fantasy football season. Today's Fantasy Faceoff topic: Brad Evans and Eliot Crist debate — Kenyan Drake or Josh Jacobs? … Ready. Set. FIGHT! In favor of Josh Jacobs (Brad Evans) The fantasy football […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Green Bay Packers coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
3 late-round QBs to target in fantasy drafts this year
How to win your fantasy football league? It’s almost never by taking a quarterback early. The longer you can hold out the better, as the difference between top quarterbacks and startable ones is not worth the loss of a top-end running back or receiver. Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes are studs, there is no doubt, […]
Eliot Crist
NFL
Fantasy
First Down Blog: Get ready for a big Burrow year
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 cool-as-a-cucumber Cincinnati Kid. Cool, calm and collected. It’s a commonly used phrase to describe stoic leadership and performance under pressure. And it applies perfectly to Cincinnati […]
Brad Evans
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NFL
Fantasy
Anatomy of a breakout fantasy running back: The 2020 candidates
In the first part of this short series, a criteria for finding breakout running backs for fantasy football was established, and a classification tree was created using some statistical software. In order to make that actionable for your drafts, especially this time of year, it makes sense to provide you with some RB targets who […]
Anthony Amico
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Detroit Lions coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
The Bold and the Indisputable: 6 fearless fantasy TE predictions
Putting one’s neck out there is a fundamental practice when you’re the CEO of #TeamHuevos. Hey, you have to risk it to make the biscuit. Every year, every fantasy football season, surprises occur, twists so shocking few, if any, ever see them coming. Gazing into the crystal ball and creeping out onto a very long […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
The Bold and the Indisputable: 10 fearless fantasy WR predictions
Putting one’s neck out there is a fundamental practice when you’re the CEO of #TeamHuevos. Hey, you have to risk it to make the biscuit. Every year, every fantasy football season, surprises occur, twists so shocking few, if any, ever see them coming. Gazing into the crystal ball and creeping out onto a very long […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
5 receivers you should leave your fantasy draft with
It’s fantasy football draft season and it is beautiful. The wide receiver position is as deep as it has ever been, but there are still some must draft players this year. These are the five guys I am trying to make sure I leave my draft with, as the value is outstanding and the upside […]
Eliot Crist
NFL
Fantasy
Introducing Poll Sports — your newest tool for fantasy success
There are a ton of things I absolutely love about fantasy football. The stats, matchups, trades, drafts, waiver wire, trends, sweats. You name it, I love it. But do you want to know perhaps my favorite thing about fantasy football? The community. There is no better feeling than talking and interacting with hundreds of others […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Jeff Ratcliffe’s 2020 fantasy football draft plan
We’ve all been there. It’s fantasy football draft day, and you’re up in three picks. You have your guy. He’s highlighted, underlined, and circled on your draft board. You can already see him helping your team to the league championship. One pick goes by, and then another. Your guy is still there. Just one pick […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Chicago Bears coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
2020 Fantasy Football Tiers – Running back
Running back fantasy football tiers are an important weapon in your arsenal. Instead of the rigid approach of fantasy football rankings, tiers allow you more flexibility on draft day, which is key to dominating your opponents. With a tier-based approach, you can see how each player stacks up at his respective position. To help you […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football draft day checklist
Fantasy football drafts can be as complicated or as simple as we want to make them. In my experience making things as a simple as possible is the path to success. On draft day, we don’t want to overthink. We want to react to what the board and our opponents are giving us. Of course, […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
The Bold and the Indisputable: 10 fearless fantasy RB predictions
Putting one’s neck out there is a fundamental practice when you’re the CEO of #TeamHuevos. Hey, you have to risk it to make the biscuit. Every year, every fantasy football season, surprises occur, twists so shocking few, if any, ever see them coming. Gazing into the crystal ball and creeping out onto a very long […]
Brad Evans
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NFL
Fantasy
5 players worth targeting in ESPN fantasy drafts
Drafting a player you love in fantasy football is always fun. Drafting a player you love in fantasy at a discount? Even better. Not everyone on the planet lives, eats and breathes fantasy football, which means the rankings and ADP information on a given host site can have a huge influence on the way drafts […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
5 players worth targeting in Yahoo fantasy drafts
Drafting a player you love in fantasy football is always fun. Drafting a player you love in fantasy at a discount? Even better. Not everyone on the planet lives, eats and breathes fantasy football, which means the rankings and ADP information on a given host site can have a huge influence on the way drafts […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
The Bold and the Indisputable: 10 fearless fantasy QB predictions
Putting one’s neck out there is a fundamental practice when you’re the CEO of #TeamHuevos. Hey, you have to risk it to make the biscuit. Every year, every fantasy football season, surprises occur, twists so shocking few, if any, ever see them coming. Gazing into the crystal ball and creeping out onto a very long […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
First Down Blog: Buying or B.S. on recent NFL news
Coachspeak is heroin-addictive, even more so in this preseason-less year. Inject positivity into the veins and fantasy drafters, in the timeless words of Timothy Leary, are sure to tune in, turn on and drop out. Shirtless pictures of hard-working, protein-shake shaped players are equally seducing. In an attempt to separate fact from fiction, steadfast opiner […]
Brad Evans
MLB
Fantasy
Week 6 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in
This is going to be a massive week in FAAB for fantasy baseball, with more top prospect promotions and new closers emerging along with viable starters and hitters. With only five weeks left, you need to start loosening up your wallet if you notice your budget being higher than others. You can’t take the FAAB […]
Matthew Davis