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August 17, 2020

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 […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 16, 2020

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 […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 15, 2020

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 […]

Eliot Crist

NFL Fantasy

August 14, 2020

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 […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

August 14, 2020

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 […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

August 14, 2020

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 […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

August 14, 2020

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 […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 14, 2020

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 […]

Derek Brown

NFL Fantasy

August 14, 2020

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 […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 13, 2020

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 […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 13, 2020

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 […]

Anthony Amico

NFL Fantasy

August 13, 2020

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 […]

Tyler Loechner

NFL Fantasy

August 13, 2020

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) […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 12, 2020

Breaking down the Carolina Panthers 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

August 12, 2020

Fantasy flames: The sleeper WRs 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. WR1-WR36) […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 12, 2020

Fantasy football position primer: WRs 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: WRs. Check out our QB position primer and our RB position primer. […]

Tyler Loechner

NFL Fantasy

August 12, 2020

Tips and strategy for fantasy football auction drafts

Auction drafts aren’t as common as their snake draft counterparts in fantasy football, but it’s an exciting format that every fantasy football player should try. Where snake drafts are checkers, auction drafts are chess. Auctions have a much more nuanced strategy and give you the possibility for a wider set of outcomes for your rosters. […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

August 12, 2020

Fantasy football auction values cheat sheet

Here are our current fantasy football auction values for 2020 fantasy football drafts based on a $200 budget for leagues with the following starting lineup requirements: 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE and 1 FLEX. Use these values to set a baseline for what to expect to spend on each player. Any player […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

August 12, 2020

First Down Blog: A.J. Green to claw back into fantasy’s good graces

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 questions surrounding a certain star veteran receiver in Cincinnati. Top of his class. A can’t-miss prospect. Generational talent. Best wide receiver prospect since Randy Moss. Elite. […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 11, 2020

Breaking down the Atlanta Falcons 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

August 11, 2020

Fantasy football position primer: RBs 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: RBs. Check out our QB position primer. The big RB changes in […]

Tyler Loechner

NFL Fantasy

August 11, 2020

Fantasy flames: The sleeper RBs 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. RB1-RB24) […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 11, 2020

5 tips to nail your fantasy football draft day

Fantasy football draft strategy doesn’t need to be complex. The goal on draft day is pretty simple: to out-draft your opponents and put together the best team possible. While there’s certainly a lot to think about in a fantasy draft, there are a few key things to keep in mind as we head into the […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

August 10, 2020

Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Washington Football Team

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: Daniel Snyder’s Fighting Former Epithets.  Booms Terry McLaurin, WR Largely an afterthought heading into last season, McLaurin exploded onto the […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

August 10, 2020

Breaking down the Philadelphia Eagles 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

August 10, 2020

Fantasy flames: The sleeper QBs 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” (or “must avoids”) an overused, misrepresented and poorly defined blanket term in the virtual game. Instead, consider these fiery individuals “undervalued,” players outside common starting requirements in 12-team leagues […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 10, 2020

Fantasy football position primer: QBs 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 first: QBs.  The big QB changes in 2020 for fantasy football The QB […]

Tyler Loechner

NFL Fantasy

August 9, 2020

First Down Blog: Boykin one of many late-round leviathans

Below crested whitecaps descending deep into frigid waters, a world of perceived science fiction exists. Straight out of a passage from Jules Verne, haunting creatures with unusual features slither through blackness. Frilled sharks, vampire squid, humpback anglerfish and giant spider crabs scavenge in the sub-photic zone, a bottom layer devoid of resources, light and, for […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 7, 2020

Breaking down the Washington Football Team 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

August 6, 2020

Tracking the COVID-19 situation around the NFL for fantasy

The 2020 pro football season promises to be one of the strangest of our lifetimes, and that requires fantasy football adjustments as well. NFL players have until 4 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 6 to opt-out of the entire 2020 season, according to the agreement between the league and the players union. Several big-name players have […]

Tyler Loechner

NFL Fantasy

August 6, 2020

Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Tennessee Titans

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: The Music City Miracles. Booms Derrick Henry, RB Smashing and dashing his way to career-setting numbers, the new Football Frankenstein […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

August 6, 2020

Breaking down the New York Giants 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