Prime-Time First TD Bets — Monday Night Football, Week 16
Alex Christenson
Fantasy NFL Articles
NFL
Fantasy
2021 NFL Draft – Fantasy News, Team Needs, Mock Drafts
After the Super Bowl, the most popular event of the NFL offseason is the NFL Draft. With the draft having such an effect on NFL team building, fantasy football, sports betting and more, it is one of the most important parts of the NFL season. Here is a look at our NFL Draft hub, where […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Eliot Crist's final first-round mock for the 2021 NFL Draft
Draft day is finally here. It has been a long road, but it is in fact finally here. No new information should come out prior to the draft and what does is likely smoke. It’s time for my final mock draft of what I think is going to happen on the day of the first […]
Eliot Crist
NFL
Fantasy
Broncos trade for Teddy Bridgewater, fantasy impact
With just one day to go before the 2021 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos made a move Wednesday, sending a sixth-round pick to Carolina in exchange for QB Teddy Bridgewater, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #Panthers are trading QB Teddy Bridgewater to the #Broncos for a sixth-round draft pick, per source. — Tom Pelissero […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
2021 NFL Draft Rankings – Top 150 and Mock Draft
With the 2021 NFL Draft on the horizon, here are my Top 150 players based on score, powered by FTN Data. Composite scores are based on a numeric scoring system consisting of four major buckets: Film Score Production Score Athleticism Score Intangibles Score Each of these four buckets are weighted differently with film score leading […]
Brett Whitefield
NFL
Fantasy
The importance of draft capital for fantasy football
The results are in: NFL Draft capital matters a lot for fantasy football. More than you might realize at first, at least. Ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, I took a look at the historic performance (from 2000-2020) of fantasy players compared to their draft positions to see how indicative draft position is of future […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Buccaneers bring back Antonio Brown, fantasy reaction
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quest to run their Super Bowl-winning team back took another step forward Wednesday, with the team agreeing to terms with free agent WR Antonio Brown on a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Bucs are bringing back WR Antonio Brown per @MikeGarafolo and @TomPelissero, giving him a 1-year deal […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Notable risers and fallers heading into the NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is like the ocean. For some prospects, it's smooth sailing to port, but for others, the rising and falling of the tides can be delightful or frightening. With the assistance of Benjamin Robinson's Grinding the Mocks expected draft position data, we'll look at prospects enjoying sunny Carnival cruises and others who feel like […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
2021 NFL Draft situations to monitor for fantasy
The NFL draft has some major implications for the fantasy football landscape, as every year we see a reshuffling of the deck. In some instances, team have gaping holes that need to be filled. In others, an aging vet could see his eventual replacement selected. Still others, a surprise pick may have us completely questioning […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
5 underrated NFL draft prospects to monitor for fantasy
The glitz and glam the first round of the NFL Draft brings is the yearly spectacle. The mocks and talk of the town center around the top 32 selections. But the middle rounds of this process are where teams can separate themselves. Finding value and diamonds in the rough can turn a strong draft haul […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
3 TEs primed for a fantasy breakout in 2021
No position is slower to change in fantasy football than tight end. It takes years for the best to be dethroned, and new challengers emerge every season. This year will be no different. Travis Kelce and George Kittle still reign supreme — with Darren Waller wedging his way into the room — while there are […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
5 WRs to buy in dynasty entering the NFL Draft
In fantasy football, NFL draft day doesn’t alter WR fantasy value quite as much as RB value, but it can definitely stir the pot. Saturday, we went through three RBs you should buy in dynasty before the draft shakes up values. Today, we’ll be looking at five WRs to make offers on ASAP. These five […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Checking in on the injury situations of this year's draft prospects
Evaluating the skill of the incoming rookies in this week’s NFL Draft is a big task, but it isn’t the only one facing NFL front offices. The medical sheets are just as important — in some cases, moreso. Heading into the draft, ProFootballDoc does his best to look at the notable injury situations among this […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
3 RBs to buy in dynasty entering the NFL Draft
The 2021 NFL Draft is drawing closer, which means we’re days away from fantasy football dynasty trade values going through some serious changes. From a fantasy perspective, you can argue that no position sees a more dramatic shift in player value during the draft than RBs. Only a select, elite few RBs have bulletproof fantasy […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Chiefs trade for OT Orlando Brown
The Kansas City Chiefs made a big offensive line addition Friday, acquiring OT Orlando Brown from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for four picks, including their first-rounder in this year's NFL Draft, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Kansas City is trading its first-round pick Thursday night, along with three other picks in the 2021 and 2022 […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
5 NFL Draft Trades We Want To See Happen
The 2021 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, and we’ve already seen some big trades in the buildup. San Francisco moved from the 12 up to the third pick, presumably to select their quarterback of the future. Their trade partner, Miami, then turned around and sent the 12 to Philadelphia for the sixth overall pick. Given […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
5 NFL Draft Picks We Want To See Happen
We’re heading down the home stretch with the NFL Draft now only a week away. While we don’t know how things are going to unfold over the three-day event, we can say that this will be the most unique draft in the history of the league. The ripple effect from the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
James Conner heads to Arizona, fantasy impact
The Arizona Cardinals added some backfield help Tuesday, signing ex-Steelers RB James Conner, per Jay Glazer of FOX. The @AZCardinals continued to pick up veteran free agents as they have signed former Steelers RB @JamesConner_ one day after he flew in for a visit. @NFLonFOX — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April 13, 2021 Conner, the […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
2021 Rookie Fantasy Football Rankings – WR
Our pre-draft rookie fantasy football rankings continue today with a look at wide receiver. This year’s crop is a fascinating bunch with some slam dunks at the top and a ton of potential long-term fantasy depth. Wide receiver can take a little time to develop in the NFL, but often we do see their best […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
2021 NFL Draft rookie profile: Oklahoma State RB Chuba Hubbard
(Follow along with all things 2021 NFL Draft with the FTN 2021 NFL Draft Hub!) Chuba Hubbard is a very interesting prospect entering the 2021 NFL Draft. His 2019 and 2020 collegiate campaigns were very different, making him a tough player to peg when forecasting his potential in the NFL. We know that there is a […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
2021 Rookie Fantasy Football Rankings – RB
Our pre-NFL draft rookie fantasy football rankings continue today with a look at running back. This year’s class doesn’t have a standout at the top like we’ve seen with players like Saquon Barkley at the top, but the overall depth means a number of these players will be fantasy options at some point in their […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
How to approach the 2021 rookies in Underdog best ball drafts
At this time of the offseason, the NFL Draft buzz begins to pick up as pro days conclude. With those time marks recorded and team intentions exposed by free agency or rumors, the outlook for rookies begins to take shape. Blending all these different factors into a draft strategy for attack best balls can be […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
2021 NFL Draft rookie profile: Louisiana-Lafayette RB Elijah Mitchell
(Follow along with all things 2021 NFL Draft with the FTN 2021 NFL Draft Hub!) After a four-year tenure with the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns, Elijah Mitchell is now ready to take on the NFL. He’s had plenty of success during his collegiate career and while he won’t be viewed as a top-three running back prospect in […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
Bengals release RB Giovani Bernard, fantasy impact
The Cincinnati Bengals made a move at running back Wednesday, releasing veteran RB Giovani Bernard, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bengals announced they released HB Giovani Bernard. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 7, 2021 The veteran Bernard has played his whole eight-year career for Cincinnati since landing with the Bengals in the second round of […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Sam Darnold traded to the Carolina Panthers, Fantasy impact
The New York Jets traded quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers for a 2021 sixth-round pick to go along with second- and fourth-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jets trade Sam Darnold to Panthers Analysis: Darnold is finally in a competent NFL offense. Going from Adam Gase to Joe Brady is […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
2021 NFL Mock Draft 3.0 – Atlanta Falcons trade up to No. 8 overall
April here and the NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, so it’s time for another NFL mock draft. This is the third iteration of mocks from yours truly, and a lot has changed since Mock Draft 2.0. NFL free agency has reshuffled the deck on a lot of rosters, so let’s take a look at how […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Underdog Fantasy best ball stacks
As the NFL offseason is picking up steam and the NFL Draft is quickly approaching, right now is time to capitalize on the early value stacks in best ball. The best way to do so is to get in on the action at Underdog Fantasy (promo code “FTN”) today! This beautiful platform offers a fantastic […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
2021 Rookie Fantasy Football Rankings – QB
With the 2021 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, it’s time to get a lay of the land with some rookie dynasty fantasy football rankings. Today we’ll attack quarterback. This year’s class is an interesting group that is headlined by generational talent Trevor Lawrence. Quarterbacks tend to offer some of the most value in dynasty rookie drafts […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Colt McCoy signs with Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals signed quarterback Colt McCoy to a one-year deal Tuesday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Colt McCoy signs with Cardinals McCoy provides Arizona with a veteran backup for Kyler Murray. McCoy had two starts and four game appearances for the New York Giants in 2020, where he passed for 365 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Steelers sign RB Kalen Ballage
The Pittsburgh Steelers added a running back Tuesday, signing RB Kalen Ballage to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Field Yates. The Steelers have signed RB Kallen Ballage to a one-year deal. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 30, 2021 The 25-year-old Ballage was the fourth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 draft. He […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Chase Daniel signs with Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers signed quarterback Chase Daniel to a one-year deal Friday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Chase Daniel signs with Chargers Daniel has been a primary backup QB for his entire career. In 2020, Daniel appeared in four games for the Detroit Lions, where he threw for 264 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Sammy Watkins signs with Ravens, fantasy impact
The Baltimore Ravens signed wide receiver Sammy Watkins to a one-year, $6 million deal with $5 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Sammy Watkins signs with Baltimore Watkins comes to Baltimore after spending the three previous seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2020, Watkins finished with 37 catches for 421 yards and two touchdowns. […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Josh Jones re-signs with Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed Josh Jones to a one-year deal Friday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Josh Jones re-signs with Jacksonville Jones spent time with the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers before making his way to Jacksonville in 2020, where he started 13 games and accumulated 83 tackles and an interception. Jones secures safety depth for the Jaguars […]
FTN Staff