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Kirk Cousins Lands in Atlanta in Free Agency, Fantasy Impact
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) The Atlanta Falcons continued retooling Monday, agreeing to terms with Kirk Cousins. The veteran quarterback has spent the last six seasons in Minnesota. While Cousins is coming off a torn Achilles and will be 36 this […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy Impact of Josh Jacobs Heading to Green Bay
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) (Update: The Packers released Aaron Jones after this deal. Jacobs now has elite fantasy upside. We’ll break down Jones’ fantasy status once he finds a new team. Things are starting to heat up in NFL free […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Gabe Davis Leaves Buffalo for Jacksonville, Fantasy Fallout
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) After four seasons in Buffalo, Gabe Davis is headed south. The veteran receiver agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. This signing likely means the end of Calvin Ridley’s time in Jacksonville. […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy Impact of Tony Pollard Signing in Tennessee
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) The Tennessee Titans are expected to sign Tony Pollard to a three-year deal worth a reported $24 million. That sound you just heard was Tyjae Spears’ fantasy value plummeting. Pollard figures to slide into the No. […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
D’Andre Swift Signs with Chicago, Fantasy Impact
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) D’Andre Swift is on the move. Per Ian Rapoport, Swift is expected to sign with the Chicago Bears on a three-year, $24.5 million pact. The deal includes $15.3 million in guaranteed money. Swift is coming off […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
2024 NFL Free Agency and Trades Tracker: Fantasy Football Impact
The 2024 NFL season is already underway, with free agency and trades already shaking things up for fantasy football. FTN Fantasy is here to analyze every move from a fantasy angle to get you ahead of the competition. Below, we’re offering our thoughts on every fantasy-relevant offseason move. Smaller moves will get analyzed here, […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Key Fantasy Stats for the Primary 2024 NFL Free Agents
The most prominent free agents have the talent to excel on many potential teams. But the 2024 class carries a bunch of contextual baggage that could lead to marked statistical jumps or falls in different circumstances. With free agency set to start Wednesday (and the legal tampering period coming even sooner), I have summarized that […]
Scott Spratt
NFL
Fantasy
Russell Wilson Signs with Pittsburgh, Fantasy Impact
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) Russell Wilson reportedly plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a team-friendly, one-year contract. Wilson’s two-year career with the Broncos was disappointing, with only 42 total touchdowns and 19 interceptions in 30 games played. Denver […]
Mike Randle
NFL
Fantasy
Baker Mayfield Re-Signs with Tampa, Fantasy Impact
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) In news that comes as no big surprise, QB Baker Mayfield reportedly agreed to terms Sunday to remain in Tampa Bay, signing a three-year deal worth up to $115 million. Mayfield’s 2023 season rejuvenated a sagging […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
3 Rookies Rising in Best Ball After the Combine
The NFL Combine wrapped up last weekend, which means we’ve had nearly a week of Underdog best ball drafts to see how (if at all) player ADP shook up. Today, we’ll take a look at three rookies who are already rising because of their Combine performance. This is obviously way too early of a look, […]
Tyler Loechner
CFB
NFL
Fantasy
2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: J.J McCarthy
Last Updated: 3/10/2024 J.J. McCarthy is one of the most polarizing players in this draft class. In two full seasons as the Michigan starter, he produced back-to-back 2,700+ passing yard seasons and threw 22 touchdowns each season. He added a modest 632 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in his career. However, never taking over the […]
Jeremy Popielarz
NFL
Fantasy
Mac Jones traded to Jaguars, Fantasy Impact
If there was any suspense left about whether the New England Patriots’ 2024 starting quarterback is on the roster, it all but evaporated Sunday with news that the team has agreed to trade Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a reported sixth-round pick. Jones, the team’s first-round pick (15th overall) in the […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
Jerry Jeudy Traded to Browns, Fantasy Impact
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) The Denver Broncos continued their makeover Saturday, trading WR Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for fifth- and a sixth-round picks in this year’s draft. That’s a very disappointing return on investment for a […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
3 Rookies Falling in Best Ball After the Combine
The NFL Combine wrapped up last weekend, which means we’ve had nearly a week of Underdog best ball drafts to see how (if at all) player ADP shook up. Today, we’ll take a look at three rookies who are already falling because of their Combine performance. This is obviously way too early of a look, […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Ideal Landing Spots in 2024 Free Agency: Tight End
The tight end position isn’t exactly loaded in this year’s free agency, especially after watching Dalton Schultz return to Houston and the Dolphins agreeing to a deal with Jonnu Smith. Admittedly, there aren’t really any true difference-making tight ends in this class but some potential landing spots could raise some eyebrows. Check out the […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
Ideal Landing Spots in 2024 Free Agency: Wide Receiver
The depth of this year’s free agent wide receiver class recently took a hit with Tampa Bay re-signing Mike Evans and both Michael Pittman and Tee Higgins received the franchise tag. There are still some wideouts available that can help plenty of teams out, but not a ton of true difference-making talent. Thankfully, this rookie […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
Fallout of the 2024 NFL Franchise Tag Deadline
Much like the month of March, the NFL’s franchise tag deadline came in like a lion and went out like a lamb. NFL teams had until 4 p.m. ET Tuesday to place either a franchise or transition tag on any players with expiring contracts. Ultimate, nine teams used the tag (eight franchise and one transition). […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Ideal Landing Spots in 2024 Free Agency: Running Back
This is one of the best running back free agency classes in years. Some of the top fantasy options over the years will likely be playing for new teams in 2024, which will obviously impact the entire fantasy landscape. It is always interesting to see what kind of contracts teams are going to hand out […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
Ideal Landing Spots in 2024 Free Agency: Quarterback
We have reached the month of March, which means the start of NFL free agency is just around the corner. Things are going to change rather quickly around the league, so this week we’ll highlight some of the top free agents at each position and which teams make the most sense as potential landing spots. […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
2024 NFL Combine Risers and Fallers
The NFL Combine is now complete for the skill position players, and it’s time to digest what we saw. It was an impressive weekend filled with many star performances, including a record-setting 40-yard dash from Xavier Worthy, but it also contained some disappointing performances as well. Let’a take a look at a few risers and […]
Jeremy Popielarz
NFL
Fantasy
Biggest Best Ball Fallers from 2023 to 2024
We’re going to break down the players who have seen the biggest fall in Average Draft Position (ADP) in Underdog Fantasy best ball drafts from 2023 to early 2024 drafts. (Use promo code FTN to register on Underdog for a 100% deposit match up to $100.) Check out our other piece on the biggest early ADP […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
4 Easy Best Ball Stacks To Pull Off in 2024
Today we’re looking at FTN’s Underdog ADP tool and using data from early 2024 drafts to identify five easy QB-WR stacks you can make based on where the players are being drafted. If you’re looking to play Underdog Fantasy best ball drafts for the first time, use promo code FTN to register on Underdog for a […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
5 Teams Set to Decline in Fantasy in 2024
A year ago at this time, I attempted to name the five teams most likely to decline in overall fantasy performance in 2023. I went 3-for-5, hitting on the Jaguars, Giants and Eagles but missing on the Lions and Dolphins. Pop quiz: What was the most important part of the preceding paragraph? Answer: The […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
5 Teams Set to Improve in Fantasy in 2024
A year ago at this time, I attempted to name the five teams most likely to improve in overall fantasy performance in 2023. I went 4-for-5, hitting on the Rams, Ravens, Cowboys and (barely) the Titans but missing on the Buccaneers. Pop quiz: What was the most important part of the preceding paragraph? Answer: […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
Previewing the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine
The 2024 NFL Combine may have lost some appeal when presumed top picks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers decided to skip the drills. But a fantasy manager shouldn’t sweat the missing star power. Historically, the Combine has made the biggest draft differences among the less heralded players and drills. […]
Scott Spratt
CFB
NFL
Fantasy
2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Marvin Harrison Jr.
Last Updated: 2/27/2024 There is nothing not to like after Marvin Harrison Jr. He comes from an NFL bloodline, and his technical side of the game is polished. He is coming off back-to-back 1,200-receiving-yard seasons, including a Big Ten-leading 1,211 in 2023. He led the Big Ten with 14 receiving touchdowns each of the […]
Jeremy Popielarz
NFL
Fantasy
Biggest Best Ball Risers from 2023 to 2024
We’re going to break down the players who have seen the biggest rise in Average Draft Position (ADP) in Underdog Fantasy best ball drafts from 2023 to early 2024 drafts. (Use promo code FTN to register on Underdog for a 100% deposit match up to $100.) You already know two Rams – Kyren Williams and […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Sleeper Players at the 2024 NFL Combine
With the NFL Combine starting next week, it’s time to take a peek at a few players who could surprise the masses. For many of the over 300 prospects invited this is one of the most important weeks in the draft process, the one-on-one interviews and interaction are second to none. When it comes […]
Jeremy Popielarz
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy Football 2024 Non-Bounceback Candidates
Earlier this week we broke down underwhelming players from last year and why there is a path to a bounceback season in fantasy football in 2024. However, not every struggling player has that comeback season the following year. Let’s take a look at the nonbounceback candidates for next season. Sign up for an FTN […]
Adam Pfeifer
CFB
NFL
Fantasy
2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Devontez Walker
Last Updated: 2/21/2024 Devontez Walker has had a turbulent and uphill climb to get to this point in his career. He started with a commitment to NC Central, but an ACL injury and the pandemic year caused him to transfer to Kent State. He had two impressive years there, earning first-team All-MAC Honors in […]
Jeremy Popielarz
NFL
Fantasy
Players to Watch at the 2024 NFL Combine
The NFL offseason is in full swing, and the NFL Combine is upon us. Obviously, it’s a pivotal week for many of the incoming rookies, with some looking to cement their draft stock and others looking to shoot up draft boards. With that, we have to take a look at the over 300 prospects […]
Jeremy Popielarz
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy Football 2024 Bounceback Candidates
The Super Bowl isn’t even three weeks removed, but our attentions are already turned to the 2024 NFL and fantasy football season. There is no denying the frustration and disappointment you feel when drafting a player relatively high in drafts, only for them to massively disappoint. And while it may feel easy to simply […]
Adam Pfeifer