Gross Bombs: NFL Props for Week 16
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Different draft strategies for a best ball draft
With the football season getting even closer, different best ball operators are starting to release major tournaments. I touched on them briefly in my introductory piece to best ball, but these tournaments all have the same basic structure. They consist of many 12-team leagues, but you will compete against the entire field in some way […]
Anthony Amico
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First Down Blog: Don’t forget these No. 2 backs
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 value of some key No. 2 running backs around the league. The moment before your favorite band takes the stage a palpable buzz envelops […]
Brad Evans
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ADP check: Steep fantasy football discounts at WR and TE
Following up on of my article from Saturday where I highlighted quarterbacks and running backs who are priced at a massive discount right now, there are another handful of wide receivers and tight ends in the same boat. Whether these players had their 2020 draft stocks take a hit after an injury-riddled 2019 or they […]
Joe Metz
NFL
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Jeff Ratcliffe’s 2020 Fantasy Football Projections
FTN's own Jeff Ratcliffe has been one of the more accurate fantasy football analysts for the last decade, and he provides his exclusive fantasy football projections for the 2020 NFL season. Jeff ranks 577 players across all positions with the following information: Rank Position Rank Projected Fantasy Points Auction Value Individual Stat Projections and more! […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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Fantasy Faceoff: Nick Chubb vs. Joe Mixon
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: Nick Chubb or Nick Chubb? … Ready. Set. FIGHT! In favor of Joe Mixon (Jeff Ratcliffe) A lot of fantasy football drafters don’t like Mixon, and […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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2020 Fantasy Football Tiers – Tight end
Tight end tiers are an important weapon in your fantasy football 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. Tight end is […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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ADP check: Steep fantasy football discounts at QB and RB
August is here, which means that draft season is officially upon us. While the coronavirus pandemic may not allow us to gather with our friends, toss a few back and trash talk, that doesn’t mean it still won’t be the best time of the fantasy season. While many have been mock drafting for months, now […]
Joe Metz
NFL
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Breaking down the Kansas City Chiefs 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
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Pittsburgh Steelers
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: Mike Tomlin’s Resurrected Blacksmiths Booms James Conner, RB Last year, “The Terminator,” tossed on the scrapheap due to various setbacks, […]
Brad Evans
NFL
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2020 Fantasy Football Tiers – Wide Receiver
Wide receiver tiers are an important weapon in your fantasy football 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. Wide receiver is […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
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Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Philadelphia Eagles
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: Fly Eagles, Fly. Booms Carson Wentz, QB On the surface, Wentz’ 2019 numbers don’t look that impressive. But when we […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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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 […]
Derek Brown
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 […]
Brad Evans
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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 […]
Derek Brown
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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 […]
Brad Evans
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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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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 […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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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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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 […]
Daniel Kelley
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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 […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
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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 […]
Derek Brown
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 […]
Gary Davenport
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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 […]
Daniel Kelley
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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, […]
Daniel Kelley
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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 […]
Brad Evans
NFL
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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 […]
Derek Brown
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 […]
Brad Evans
NFL
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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 […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
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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 […]
Daniel Kelley
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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 […]
Joe Metz
NFL
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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 […]
Joe Metz
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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 […]
Daniel Kelley