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First Down Blog: Buying or B.S. on recent NFL news
Coachspeak is heroin-addictive, even more so in this preseason-less year. Inject positivity into the veins and fantasy drafters, in the timeless words of Timothy Leary, are sure to tune in, turn on and drop out. Shirtless pictures of hard-working, protein-shake shaped players are equally seducing. In an attempt to separate fact from fiction, steadfast opiner […]
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Brad Evans
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Anatomy of a breakout fantasy running back
Each year in fantasy football, there are players who surprise us and well outperform their average draft position. One position that is frequently producing league-changers up and down the draft board is running back. But what do breakout RBs look like, and can we find them with any kind of accuracy? Those are the questions being […]
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Anthony Amico
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What do we do with Leonard Fournette for fantasy football?
One of the most debated players in fantasy football heading into the 2020 football season is Leonard Fournette. Is he a great value, or is he a bust waiting to happen? The challenge is that it’s really hard to get a good sense of what to make of Fournette this season. On Twitter, everything is […]
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Tyler Loechner
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Breaking down the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
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Derek Brown
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Fantasy Faceoff: Terry McLaurin vs. Courtland Sutton
Each week, two of our big names step into the octagon to exchange blows over some of the biggest draft-day dilemmas this fantasy football season. Today's Fantasy Faceoff topic: Brad Evans and Eliot Crist debate — Terry McLaurin or Courtland Sutton? … Ready. Set. FIGHT! In favor of Terry McLaurin (Eliot Crist) If you like […]
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Eliot Crist
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The best picks in every round of your fantasy football draft
There’s no better feeling than nailing your fantasy football draft. Sure, you can make trades and play the waiver wire during the season, but the core of your team comes together during the draft. Of course, winning the draft doesn’t actually mean anything — you still need to play the game — but it does […]
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Tyler Loechner
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Breaking down the Las Vegas Raiders 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 […]
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Derek Brown
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First Down Blog: The Buzz Barometer on the latest news
Without a preseason to visually verify assumptions, eyewitness accounts from beat writers are all the more imperative for fantasy players voracious to consume any and all information. We’re insatiable creatures after all, the type who fiend for a run to the border craving a big beef Meximelt and a dozen Coors Lights in during the […]
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Brad Evans
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Fantasy Lames: The TE busts of 2020 based on draft value
Underwhelming performances occur every season. Using ADP as a guide, this Noisey mouthpiece will attempt to project pitfalls to avoid. Ultimately, the vast majority will leave yolk on the face, but that my friends is what it means to be a member of #TeamHuevos. Below are my top LAMES at the tight end position: Tyler […]
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Brad Evans
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Breaking down the Los Angeles Rams coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
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Derek Brown
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The worst fantasy football picks in each of the first 5 rounds
When you finish your fantasy football draft and pore over your completed roster, you want to be able to go “oh, hell yeah!” with each and every player. “No, no … this pick was good because…” is something you don’t want to be saying to yourself with players you spent premium, early-round picks on. But […]
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Tyler Loechner
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50 lines about 50 players: The fantasy stats to know for 2020
As the old adage suggests, “Numbers, they never lie.” Sometimes they can distort reality, but in this age of advanced analytics and information overload, there are several under-the-surface stats that lend insight into a player’s particular set of skills. Liam Neeson would agree. Here are 50 datapoints you should get familiar with before your fantasy […]
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Brad Evans
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Wide receivers to target if you go RB early in fantasy football
The best fantasy football draft strategy is a flexible approach. Going into a draft with just one strategy in mind isn’t going to provide you with long-term success. In the early rounds, you really need to take what the board is giving you. Sometimes, that will mean a balanced roster in the early rounds where […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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Fantasy Lames: The WR busts of 2020 based on draft value
Underwhelming performances occur every season. Bust rates at WR1, right around 38% over the past decade, are the second-lowest of the major positions, but missteps do occur. Using ADP as a guide, this Noisey mouthpiece will attempt to project pitfalls to avoid. Ultimately, the vast majority will leave yolk on the face, but that my […]
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Brad Evans
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Breaking down the Arizona Cardinals coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
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Derek Brown
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Fantasy Lames: The RB busts of 2020 based on draft value
Underwhelming performances occur every season. Bust rates at RB1, right around 45 percent over the past decade, are the highest of the major positions. Missteps do often occur. Using ADP as a guide, this Noisey mouthpiece will attempt to project pitfalls to avoid. Ultimately, the vast majority will leave yolk on the face, but that […]
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Brad Evans
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Jeff Ratcliffe’s updated 2020 top 150 PPR fantasy football rankings
Fantasy football draft season is here. To get you set up for your 2020 fantasy football drafts, I put together a set of top-150 PPR fantasy football rankings. Want to go deeper than 150? We have you covered. Our 2020 fantasy football rankings page has rankings for each position with over 500 players listed across […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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Running back land mines to avoid in 2020
You have to avoid the early-round running back busts in your fantasy football drafts. Every year there are guys who are simply going to high in drafts. Drafting players at their ceiling is the quickest way to lose a league. Of course, they can hit their ceilings, but playing for the high end of the […]
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Eliot Crist
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Breaking down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
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Derek Brown
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Fantasy Lames: The QB busts of 2020 based on draft value
Underwhelming performances occur every season. Bust rates at QB, right around 35% over the past decade, are the lowest of the major positions, but missteps do occur. Using ADP as a guide, this Noisey mouthpiece will attempt to project pitfalls to avoid. Ultimately, the vast majority will leave yolk on the face, but that my […]
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Brad Evans
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First Down Blog: Buying or B.S. on recent NFL news
Coachspeak is heroin-addictive, even more so in this preseason-less year. Inject positivity into the veins and fantasy drafters, in the timeless words of Timothy Leary, are sure to tune in, turn on and drop out. Shirtless pictures of hard-working, protein-shake shaped players are equally seducing. In an attempt to separate fact from fiction, steadfast opiner […]
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Brad Evans
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Late-round running backs to target in fantasy
Playing a position littered with injuries on a yearly basis, late-round running backs often aren’t sexy names, but getting them right can often be the difference between winning and losing your football league. Whether you are going with a zero-RB approach or trying to add depth to your team, I am looking for the same […]
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Eliot Crist
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Fantasy football keeper value chart
Fantasy football keeper leagues are a fun hybrid of the traditional redraft and dynasty formats where you get to carry over players from one season to the next. While these leagues come in all shapes and sizes, the decision on which player to keep can often be a tricky one. If you’re faced with fantasy […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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Fantasy football keeper rankings for 2020
Fantasy football keeper leagues are a fun hybrid of the traditional redraft and dynasty formats where you get to carry over players from one season to the next. While these leagues come in all shapes and sizes, the decision on which player to keep can often be a tricky one. If you’re faced with fantasy […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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Running backs to target if you go WR early in fantasy football
The best fantasy football draft strategy is a flexible approach. Going into a draft with just one strategy in mind isn’t going to provide you with long-term success. In the early rounds, you really need to take what the board is giving you. Sometimes, that will mean a balanced roster in the early rounds where […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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Brad Evans’ All-Mancrush Team for 2020 fantasy football
Muchas gracias, #TeamHuevos, for checking out the 2020 All-ManCrush Team. MASSIVE NEWS! Due to high demand, we’re extending our grand opening sale through the end of this weekend. Consider it a token of our gratitude for your interest and fandom. Check out our wide array of affordable pricing options. Get access to the slickest tools […]
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Brad Evans
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Breaking down the New Orleans Saints coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
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Derek Brown
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Fantasy Faceoff: Clyde Edwards-Helaire vs. Derrick Henry
Each week, two of our big names step into the octagon to exchange blows over some of the biggest draft-day dilemmas this fantasy football season. Today's Fantasy Faceoff topic: Brad Evans and Eliot Crist debate — Derrick Henry or Clyde Edwards-Helaire? … Ready. Set. FIGHT! In favor of Derrick Henry (Brad Evans) Republicans vs. Democrats. Godzilla […]
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Brad Evans
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Coaching Sessions
Coming Soon exclusively for Platinum and Draft Kit subscribers FTN Fantasy Football Coaching Sessions.   Chats and livestreams dedicated to you the subscriber! Question and answer sessions with your favorite experts! You have a fantasy football question? We have answers! Coaches Include Brad Evans Jeff Ratcliffe Eliot Crist Derek Brown Noah Ruddell Kevin Adams Tyler […]
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Brad Evans
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Upside fantasy football options with slipping ADPs
Fantasy football drafting season is a great time of year. When it comes to selecting players to lead your team to a championship, it is easy to get caught up in perceived value against average draft position. Oftentimes this results in “fades,” or major stances against players at their current value. To me, there are […]
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Anthony Amico
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Fantasy football position primer: TEs for 2020
All this week, we’re running position primers to help you get the lay of the land as we enter the thick of fantasy football draft season. What changed at the position this offseason? What are some long-term trends at the position? Up next: TEs. Check out our QB position primer, our RB position primer and […]
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Tyler Loechner
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Fantasy flames: The sleeper TEs for 2020
Every year, some follically challenged scribe lists his favorite underpriced names he believes are destined to torch the competition. Some readers inevitably categorize them as “sleepers,” an overused, misrepresented and poorly defined blanket term in the virtual game. No, consider these fiery individuals “undervalued,” players outside of common starting requirements in 12-team leagues (e.g. TE1-TE12) […]
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Brad Evans