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Stacks to Target in 2022 Best Ball
Correlation is key when it comes to fantasy sports, especially when it comes to event-based scoring (such as touchdowns in the NFL). Stacking is viable and extremely important in almost every fantasy format these days, but especially in formats such as DFS and best ball where you have larger fields and ceiling outcomes that need […]
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Kyle Murray
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Second-Year Scouting Reports
It’s true that rookies are the shiny new toy in fantasy football, the piece that can be just about anything. But even though we’ve watched last year’s rookies for (in many cases) a year now, that doesn’t mean we have seen all they are or will ever be. That’s where the Second-Year Scouting Reports come […]
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FTN Staff
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Second-Year Scouting Report: Ja’Marr Chase
Rookie get all the attention. They’re the flashy new piece that could be anything. And then a class of rookies comes through and they’re old news, replaced by the next flashy, new thing. But last year’s rookies aren’t gone, and in many cases they’re going to be even better than the exciting new pieces that […]
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Dan Fornek
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Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 San Francisco 49ers
Jeremy Popielarz and Dan Fornek continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The San Francisco 49ers.   Jeremy and Dan will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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Fantasy Football Crossroads: Mike Gesicki vs. Cole Kmet
Our Fantasy Crossroads series continues with a look at a pair of tight ends in different situations entering the 2022 campaign. Cole Kmet hasn’t shown a ceiling so far in his career but is in line for plenty of opportunities in Chicago, while Mike Gesicki has shown the upside but could see his opportunities decline […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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100 Questions: The Pressing Fantasy Football Issues Entering 2022 — AFC North
(As we head toward training camp and the start of preseason, our own Daniel Kelley is asking — and attempting to answer — the most pressing questions around fantasy football for 2022. This is 100 Questions.) In the last three years, three of the four AFC North teams have won the division. In the last […]
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Daniel Kelley
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2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Detroit Lions
Despite a 3-13-1 record, the Detroit Lions were one of my favorite teams to watch in all of football last season. The Lions played hard every single week and entering the 2022 season, they are truly one of the most interesting teams to watch for fantasy purposes.    Let’s take a look at how the […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NFL Splits Tool: How Did Davis Mills Under Center Impact the Texans’ Offense?
With not much left in the way of big offseason events that will change teams’ futures, our eyes can truly turn toward the season to come, preparing for fantasy football drafts and looking forward to what we need to know for success in 2022. With that in mind, all summer long, I’ll be using our FTN […]
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Sam Choudhury
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Second-Year Scouting Report: Kadarius Toney
Rookies get all the attention. They’re the flashy new piece that could be anything. And then a class of rookies comes through and they’re old news, replaced by the next flashy, new thing. But last year’s rookies aren’t gone, and in many cases, they’re going to be even better than the exciting new pieces that […]
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Nick Makowitz
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Second-Year Scouting Report: Pat Freiermuth
Rookies get all the attention. They’re the flashy new piece that could be anything. And then a class of rookies comes through and they’re old news, replaced by the next flashy, new thing. But last year’s rookies aren’t gone, and in many cases, they’re going to be even better than the exciting new pieces that […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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100 Questions: The Pressing Fantasy Football Issues Entering 2022 — AFC East
(As we head toward training camp and the start of preseason, our own Daniel Kelley is asking — and attempting to answer — the most pressing questions around fantasy football for 2022. This is 100 Questions.) For a generation of football, you could largely overlook the AFC East for fantasy, with three teams that rarely […]
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Daniel Kelley
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Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 Green Bay Packers
Dan Fornek and Jeremy Popielarz continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The Green Bay Packers.   Dan and Jeremy will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” […]
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Dan Fornek
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Which Tight Ends Fared the Best in Fantasy When Favored/Underdogs?
We’re continuing our run through the positions with a look at which players perform best when favored or when playing as the underdog.   Today, we’re taking a look at tight ends. We’ve already seen which RBs performed best when favored and when playing as the underdog, as well as the best WRs when favored and when underdogs. Yesterday, […]
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Tyler Loechner
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100 Questions: The Pressing Fantasy Football Issues Entering 2022
You can’t provide an answer if you don’t know the question. That’s true in fantasy football as in life. So over the next three weeks, we’re going to ask and (at least attempt to) answer the biggest questions facing us as we head into the 2022 fantasy football season. That works out to three questions […]
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Daniel Kelley
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2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Houston Texans
The Houston Texans certainly aren’t the most appealing team for fantasy football. But, like many teams this offseason, changes are being made. A new head coach, a new offensive coordinator and plenty of reasons to be a lot more interested in the Texans than you may have originally thought.   Let’s take a closer look. […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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Which Quarterbacks Fared the Best in Fantasy When Favored/Underdogs?
We’re continuing our run through the positions with a look at which players perform best when favored or when playing as the underdog.   This week, we’re taking a look at QBs. We’ve already seen which RBs performed best when favored and when playing as the underdog, as well as the best WRs when favored and when underdogs. The […]
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Tyler Loechner
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Second-Year Scouting Report: Javonte Williams
Rookies get all the attention. They’re the flashy new piece that could be anything. And then a class of rookies comes through and they’re old news, replaced by the next flashy, new thing. But last year’s rookies aren’t gone, and in many cases, they’re going to be even better than the exciting new pieces that […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dan Fornek and Daniel Kelley continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers.   Daniel and Dan will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” […]
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Dan Fornek
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Pope’s Pick 6: Rookies to Target in Fantasy Football
Every year, we see managers drafting rookies in redraft leagues expecting them to become fantasy stars right away. Recent success stories like Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson have only accelerated that thought process. And sure, it happens, but many members of each year’s rookie class will be unstartable on a week-to-week basis. However, here are […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: New York Jets
The Jets first season with a new coaching staff in 2021 wasn’t anything to remember, as they finished with a 4-13 record and had a handful of games where they were absolutely dismantled. However, between an outstanding general manager, innovative offensive coordinator, exciting head coach and an influx of new talent, there are plenty of […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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Second-Year Scouting Report: Najee Harris
Rookies get all the attention. They’re the flashy new piece that could be anything. And then a class of rookies comes through and they’re old news, replaced by the next flashy, new thing. But last year’s rookies aren’t gone, and in many cases, they’re going to be even better than the exciting new pieces that […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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NFL Fantasy
Pope’s Pick 6: Rookies to Avoid in Fantasy in 2022
Welcome to Pope’s Pick 6. Twice a week I’ll be bringing you a quick look at my fantasy football thoughts in quick-hit form. Today: Rookies to avoid in fantasy in 2022.   Every year we see managers drafting rookies in redraft leagues and expecting them to become fantasy stars right away. Recent success stories like […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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NFL Fantasy
2022 Best Ball Targets: Rounds 13-18
Three months ago, Underdog Fantasy launched the largest best ball tournament in history, featuring 451,200 entries and $10 million in total prizes. 30% of the prize pool will be split among three entries, including $2 million to first, $1 million to second, and $1 million to the highest-scoring team in the regular season (Weeks 1-14). […]
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Sam Choudhury
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Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 Tennessee Titans
Jeremy Popielarz and Nick Makowitz continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The Tennessee Titans.   Jeremy and Nick will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” Sign […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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Fantasy Football Crossroads: Terry McLaurin vs. DJ Moore
Elite talents at the position and never-ending poor quarterback play? Yeah, you can say that DJ Moore and Terry McLaurin have plenty in common.   It is what makes this debate very interesting for fantasy football. Entering the season, both wideouts will (once again) be playing alongside new quarterbacks. But which wide receiver should be […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Atlanta Falcons
Changes continue to happen in Atlanta. In 2021, the team added a brand new coaching staff and regime and now entering the 2022 campaign, the Falcons’ long-time quarterback is now playing elsewhere.    Now let’s take a look at the team’s coaching staff and see how it might influence the team’s fantasy outlook for 2022. […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NFL Fantasy
Tips for Playing 2022 NFFC Cutline Best Ball
The NFFC Cutline Championship is a unique fantasy football contest, boasting an overall prize of $100,000 with a league entry fee of $175. You won’t have to set your lineup as the automated scoring system will generate the optimal lineup for you, just like any other best ball competition you’re used to. What makes the […]
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Matthew Davis
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Second-Year Scouting Report: Kyle Pitts
The fantasy season is quickly approaching, so we will continue giving love to the second-year players in fantasy football. Everybody loves taking chances on their favorite rookies in fantasy football (how else do you prove your takes are right on social media?), which often leads to overshadowing players who we have seen perform at the […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NFL Splits Tool: What Did the Eagles’ Pass Rate Do for the Offense?
With not much left in the way of big offseason events that will change teams’ futures, our eyes can truly turn toward the season to come, preparing for fantasy football drafts and looking forward to what we need to know for success in 2022. With that in mind, all summer long, I’ll be using our FTN […]
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Sam Choudhury
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Fantasy Football Training Camp Battles: WR and TE
Earlier this week, I looked at the training camp battles that will be happening this summer between the different quarterbacks and running backs in the NFL. In this edition, we will be diving into the different wide receiver and tight end battles that will be taking place at the same time.   Understanding wide receiver […]
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Dan Fornek
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Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 Buffalo Bills
Nick Makowitz and Jeremy Popielarz continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The Buffalo Bills.   Nick and Jeremy will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” Follow […]
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Nick Makowitz
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2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: New York Giants
One of the many teams with a completely new regime in 2022, the New York Giants actually excite me more than most. There is going to be such a drastic change in their offensive scheme this season, while their new head coach is one of my favorite coaches in the entire NFL.   Let’s take […]
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Adam Pfeifer