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Advanced Analytics to know before you draft – Fantasy Football 2021
When looking back upon last year’s fantasy football season it’s always important to understand context. Diagnosing situations from a player standpoint as well as a more macro view with the overall team can provide an edge heading into the next season. This leads me to diving deep into the analytical weeds to uncover trends or […]
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Derek Brown
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Why Jalen Hurts is a fantasy football QB1 in 2021
Last season Jalen Hurts was a fantasy football stretch run folk hero. In Weeks 14-16, during his three full games played, he was the QB4 (25.8) in fantasy points per game. With Carson Wentz shipped off to Indy to reunite with Frank Reich, Hurts has been given the keys to the Eagles' offense to prove […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
All 32: Cincinnati Bengals fantasy football outlook for 2021
It’s been a rough stretch for the Cincinnati Bengals over the last two seasons, but exciting times are brewing for the franchise. The team has exciting young quarterback Joe Burrow returning from injury, and he’ll now be paired up with his former LSU teammate in Ja'Marr Chase. Of course, a big part of the problem […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts, Breakouts & Bets: Baltimore Ravens
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp openings, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Derek Brown, profile their favorite Booms, Busts, Breakouts and Bets for every NFL team. Giddy up, gamers. Today’s topic: Baltimore’s Finest. Fantasy Football Booms – Ravens Lamar Jackson, QB After beginning last season in a rut, […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
If not Michael Carter then who in the Jets backfield?
Since being selected by the Jets in the fourth round of the NFL Draft Michael Carter’s ADP has been strapped to a rocket. Since April, he’s climbed from RB44 (132.0 overall) to RB32 (99.0 overall), going as high as the sixth round in some FFPC best ball drafts. Carter is a talented rookie runner who, […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
All 32: Chicago Bears fantasy football outlook for 2021
Following an impressive start to the Matt Nagy era in 2018, the Chicago Bears have taken a bit of a step back over the last two seasons. Inconsistencies at quarterback and all-around lackluster play didn’t lead to a ton of fantasy production from this squad. Should we expect more of the same heading into 2021? […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
2021 fantasy football defensive line rankings
We continue along in our series ranking each position group in the NFL with defensive line rankings. With each NFL team's roster mostly settled at this point in the offseason, we have a pretty good understanding of where each team stands on paper, and we can take a legitimate accounting of where everyone is at. […]
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Brett Whitefield
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts, Breakouts & Bets: Pittsburgh Steelers
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp openings, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Derek Brown, profile their favorite Booms, Busts, Breakouts and Bets for every NFL team. Giddy up, gamers. Today’s topic: The Steel Towners. Fantasy Football Booms – Steelers Najee Harris, RB Najee Harris is a nimble-footed […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
2021 Fantasy Football Rankings – Derek Brown vs. ECR
Fantasy football rankings can be assembled in a variety of manners. Whether relying on projections, factoring in injury risk to the equation, or playing the ADP, you can approach them in many ways. After sorting through each team situation, my PPR rankings are now live at FTN Fantasy. When comparing my ranks versus the expert […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
All 32: Carolina Panthers fantasy football outlook for 2021
The Carolina Panthers head into Year 2 of the Matt Rhule regime with a new look at quarterback with Sam Darnold taking over for Teddy Bridgewater, who is now in Denver. With Bridgewater at the helm, the offense wasn’t able to fully actualize offensive coordinator Joe Brady’s playbook. Whether Darnold can do so remains to […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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All 32: Buffalo Bills fantasy football outlook for 2021
In the span of a year, the Buffalo Bills went from a somewhat lackluster offense to one of the most exciting units in the league. Much of that evolution can be credited to the progress Josh Allen made in his third professional season. Allen also benefited significantly from the addition of Stefon Diggs. With largely […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts, Breakouts & Bets: Jacksonville Jaguars
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp openings, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Derek Brown, profile their favorite Booms, Busts, Breakouts and Bets for every NFL team. Giddy up, gamers. Today’s topic: The Juggernaut Jaguars. Fantasy Football Booms – Jaguars D.J. Chark, WR There’s replacement-level quarterback play, and there’s […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Offenses to Target in Best Ball 2021
Stacking is one of the first concepts usually mentioned when discussing best ball, and for very good reason. Especially if you’re entering into large-field tournaments against thousands of other people, the aim is to capture weekly upside and the lion’s share of production from a top-flight offense. The same theory is deployed by many, including […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
All 32: Baltimore Ravens fantasy football outlook for 2021
The Baltimore Ravens came back to the pack a bit last season following their explosive 2019 campaign, but this team remains one of the most exciting offenses in the league thanks to Lamar Jackson and his world-class athleticism. Baltimore’s offense remains largely unchanged from last season with the exception of free agent signing Sammy Watkins […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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Booms, Busts, Breakouts & Bets: Houston Texans
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp openings, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Derek Brown, profile their favorite Booms, Busts, Breakouts and Bets for every NFL team. Giddy up, gamers. Today’s topic: The Helpless Texans. Fantasy Football Booms – Texans Brandin Cooks, WR Cooks reprises the alpha role he […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Jameis Winston vs. Taysom Hill: Who will be Saints’ QB?
One of the most interesting and widely speculated topics of the offseason for fantasy football has been “who will start at quarterback for the New Orleans Saints in 2021?” Today we’re going to peek at Sean Payton’s offensive scheme over the years and examine the skill sets for Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill. At the same […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
All 32: Atlanta Falcons fantasy football outlook for 2021
The Atlanta Falcons are a team in transition after moving on from former head coach Dan Quinn last season. Arthur Smith is now at the helm, but how this offense will look is a bit of a mystery. Unlike in his time with Tennessee, Smith doesn’t have a dominant workhorse running back. However, he does […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
All 32: Arizona Cardinals fantasy football outlook for 2021
The Arizona Cardinals got off to a hot start offensively last season, with Kyler Murray leading all signal callers in fantasy football scoring through his first eight games of the season. An injury slowed Murray’s production down the stretch, but we now have a sense of just how productive he can be for fantasy purposes. […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
2021 Dynasty Buys
With rookie draft season slowing down, the dynasty calendar flips back to all-day, everyday trade season. With the market still salivating with racing pulses from the lavish hype of the NFL Draft, let’s discuss some players whose markets have dipped or are still undervalued. Open the apps and update the trade blocks. It’s time to […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts, Breakouts & Bets: Indianapolis Colts
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp openings, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Derek Brown, profile their favorite Booms, Busts, Breakouts and Bets for every NFL team. Giddy up, gamers. Today’s topic: Indiana’s Show Ponies. Fantasy Football Booms – Colts Jonathan Taylor, RB  After a slow start to […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Rookie React: Robinson, Meyer complicate fantasy football matters for talented Etienne
Mercifully, the poking, prodding and Wonderlic-ing has ceased. With player destinations finally set, this wannabe soothsayer forges ahead previewing what newly drafted contributors could accomplish in their fresh digs for fantasy/betting audiences. Today’s rookie under the microscope: Travis Etienne. Follow along with the whole Rookie React series here. Current fantasy ADP (PPR): 44.7, RB23 Current […]
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Brad Evans
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NFL Fantasy
Anthony Firkser – Stud or Dud in 2021 Fantasy Football
Staring down the pass-catching depth chart for Tennessee after A.J. Brown is a scary proposition. After Brown lies a laundry list of no-names and cast-offs with Josh Reynolds, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Chester Rogers, Dez Fitzpatrick and Cameron Baston, to name a few. This is precisely why I’m bringing Anthony Firkser to your attention. Firkser now sits atop the […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
All 32: NFL Projections and Fantasy Outlook
As you know, projecting the upcoming fantasy football season will be a bit different in 2021. With 18 weeks and a 17-game season, each team’s projections will be different than before. Luckily, we cover my projections and fantasy outlook for each and every team for the upcoming 2021 NFL season. Let’s dive in, and follow […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts, Breakouts & Bets: Tennessee Titans
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp openings, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Derek Brown, profile their favorite Booms, Busts, Breakouts and Bets for every NFL team. Giddy up, gamers. Today’s topic:The Fightin’ Air McNairs. Fantasy Football Booms – Titans A.J. Brown, WR Regardless of which metric you utilize to […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Antonio Gibson – Buy or Sell in 2021 Fantasy Football
After landing in Washington via the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Antonio Gibson exploded onto the fantasy football scene last year. The raw talent for a player with a 99th percentile speed score was never the question. Projecting a player’s rookie season is difficult enough, but when said player amasses a total of […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Ryan Tannehill – Draft or Pass in Fantasy Football 2021
After some flashes as a consistent starting quarterback in fantasy football with Miami, Tennessee Titans QB Ryan Tannehill reached another level over the last two seasons. Free from the fantasy shackles of Adam Gase, Tannehill enjoyed new life breathed into his career with a scheme tailored to his strengths with Arthur Smith. With Smith now […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
2021 fantasy football RB position battles to watch
A number of NFL backfield situations are fairly set in stone as we enter 2021. Barring an injury, guys like Christian McCaffrey and Dalvin Cook are locked in as the feature backs on their respective teams. However, there are several backfields in flux. There’s fantasy potential in most of these spots, but getting the correct […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts, Breakouts & Bets: New York Jets
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp openings, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Derek Brown, profile their favorite Booms, Busts, Breakouts and Bets for every NFL team. Giddy up, gamers. Today’s topic: The J-E-T-S. Fantasy Football Booms – Jets Michael Carter, RB The newest addition to the Jets’ […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Best RB values by ADP for 2021 fantasy football
You aren’t going to find many values at running back in the early rounds of 2021 fantasy football ADP data. The trend in this year’s drafts is running back early and often. However, there are some sneaky options at the position who have the chance to return some solid value. Here are three running backs […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
Best WR values by ADP for 2021 fantasy football
Early fantasy football wide receiver ADP for 2021 is chock full of value all up and down the board thanks not only to the overall depth at the position, but also due to the early-and-often drafting tendencies at running back in this year’s drafts. Given the current fantasy football average draft position data for 2021, […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
5 WRs To draft in best ball
With the NFL Draft long gone and rookie camps closed, many will turn their attention to other sports, but this is the time to take advantage of best-ball drafts. Before the redraft fantasy gamers wake from their nap, you need to get into hop into these drafts. Several high-profile wide receivers are lagging in ADP […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts, Breakouts & Bets: New England Patriots
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp openings, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Derek Brown, profile their favorite Booms, Busts, Breakouts and Bets for every NFL team. Giddy up, gamers. Today’s topic: The New England Patriots. Fantasy Football Booms – Patriots Nelson Agholor, WR New England’s frantic free-agent spending made us […]
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Derek Brown