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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 […]
Daniel Kelley
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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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 […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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 […]
Anthony Amico
NFL
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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 […]
Daniel Kelley
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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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 […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Minnesota Vikings
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 Purple People Eaters. Booms Adam Thielen, WR A Waterford crystal in pads. Thielen and his fragile hamstrings were exactly […]
Brad Evans
MLB
Fantasy
2020 fantasy baseball breakout picks
As we head into the weirdest fantasy baseball season in our collective memory, it’s worth looking at players due for a breakout, even on an abbreviated 60-game schedule. The players mentioned below are currently being overlooked when it comes to rankings or where they’re being drafted, leaving plenty of room for profit. (NFBC ADP data […]
Matthew Davis
MLB
Fantasy
6 things to monitor for Opening Day in fantasy basball
MLB players have reported to summer camp, spring training 2.0, or whatever you would like to call this unique situation. The 60-game season is certainly an outlier bringing a plethora of uncertainties. Those uncertainties can create an edge on your competition if you’re able to monitor numerous components along the way as the schedule turns […]
Matthew Davis
NFL
Fantasy
Training camp position battles to watch for fantasy: WR
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: WRs. (Check out our QB position battles to watch and RB position battles to […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Indianapolis Colts 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
Biggest bust candidates at wide receiver in fantasy football
Last week, we discussed some WR breakouts who could help win you your league. It is important to consider the other side of that coin as well. There are players in drafts who are essentially land mines, ones who will destroy a roster and make it extremely difficult to succeed. The later into a draft you get, […]
Anthony Amico
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NFL
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Miami Dolphins
(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.) Everything was […]
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NFL
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Los Angeles Rams
(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 speed […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
Training camp position battles to watch for fantasy: RB
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: RBs. (Check out our QB position battles to watch.) Detroit Lions: D'Andre Swift vs. […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Miami Dolphins
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 Fightin’ Fish. Booms Mike Gesicki, TE After doing a whole lot of nothing over his first season and a […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL
Fantasy
First Down Blog: Fantasy football in a COVID-19 world
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: How to adjust to the outside world on draft day. As the old adage implies, change is very much hanging in the air. The times we’re living […]
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NFL
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Training camp position battles to watch for fantasy: QB
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’ll look at training camp position battles for 2020 from a fantasy perspective. Up first: QBs. New England Patriots: Cam Newton vs. Jarrett Stidham Who fantasy players should […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
100 Questions: Pressing fantasy issues for the Los Angeles Chargers
(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 Los […]
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NFL
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Las Vegas Raiders
(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.) Fun news […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Las Vegas Raiders
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 Latest Las Vegas Show. Booms Josh Jacobs, RB Last year as a rookie, Jacobs was as spectacular as Mark […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Houston Texans 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
Biggest bust candidates at running back in fantasy football
Landing an every-down running back is so, so important in fantasy football, but that will be specially true in 2020. The position falls off a massive cliff at a certain point, which means there are plenty of running backs that I’m not very interested in drafting. Let’s take a look at some of the backs […]
Adam Pfeifer
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NFL
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Fantasy football tiers for linebackers in IDP leagues
In the vast majority of IDP fantasy football leagues, linebackers are the bread and butter of defensive lineups. The foundation for a successful fantasy season. Not only is linebacker the highest-scoring position in most IDP leagues, but their propensity for racking up tackles week in and week out makes them the most consistent scorers as […]
Gary Davenport
NFL
Fantasy
The Rodney Dangerfield All-Stars: The 2020 All-Disrespect Team
Pads cracking, helmets smashing, coaches yelling – football season is about to return. For your team, Baby Got Dak, the dawn of a new season brings renewed optimism and another chance. Last year didn’t go exactly as planned. Dismantled by injuries and David Montgomery’s unbearable suckiness (Yes, it’s all my fault.), “Baby” was essentially the […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
Biggest bust candidates at quarterback in fantasy football
The quarterback position is always loaded in fantasy football, but that doesn’t mean it is without disappointments. Three candidates stand out as avoids for the 2020 season. Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans Tannehill is coming off a 2019 campaign where his career was revived in Tennessee. From Week 6 on last year, Tannehill was third in […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football mock draft: RB-RB-RB approach
The best part of fantasy football is obvious, right? It’s the fantasy football draft. No matter what, constructing your team is the best aspect of fantasy football, which is why we tend to take part is so many drafts each and every year. And while they aren’t your final builds, mock drafts are great exercises to […]
Adam Pfeifer
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NFL
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100 Questions: Pressing fantasy issues for the Jacksonville Jaguars
(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.) At a […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Kansas City Chiefs
(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.) Across the […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Los Angeles Chargers
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 Los Angeles Stepchildren. Booms Austin Ekeler, RB Melvin Gordon’s holdout opened the door for Ekeler at the start of […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL
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Fantasy football mock drafts: FTN Fantasy staff 0.5-PPR mock
A dozen members of the FTN Fantasy crew assembled over the last few weeks for a half-PPR mock draft. Starting lineups require 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, a K and DST. Our analysts rolled out many different draft strategies in this mock, which makes it one of the more intriguing […]
Tyler Loechner