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July 21, 2020

Fantasy football tiers for linebackers in IDP leagues

In the vast majority of IDP fantasy football leagues, linebackers are the bread and butter of defensive lineups. The foundation for a successful fantasy season. Not only is linebacker the highest-scoring position in most IDP leagues, but their propensity for racking up tackles week in and week out makes them the most consistent scorers as […]

Gary Davenport

NFL Fantasy

July 20, 2020

The Rodney Dangerfield All-Stars: The 2020 All-Disrespect Team

Pads cracking, helmets smashing, coaches yelling – football season is about to return.  For your team, Baby Got Dak, the dawn of a new season brings renewed optimism and another chance. Last year didn’t go exactly as planned. Dismantled by injuries and David Montgomery’s unbearable suckiness (Yes, it’s all my fault.), “Baby” was essentially the […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

July 20, 2020

Biggest bust candidates at quarterback in fantasy football

The quarterback position is always loaded in fantasy football, but that doesn’t mean it is without disappointments. Three candidates stand out as avoids for the 2020 season. Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans Tannehill is coming off a 2019 campaign where his career was revived in Tennessee. From Week 6 on last year, Tannehill was third in […]

Adam Pfeifer

NFL Fantasy

July 20, 2020

Fantasy football mock draft: RB-RB-RB approach

The best part of fantasy football is obvious, right? It’s the fantasy football draft. No matter what, constructing your team is the best aspect of fantasy football, which is why we tend to take part is so many drafts each and every year. And while they aren’t your final builds, mock drafts are great exercises to […]

Adam Pfeifer

NFL Fantasy

July 20, 2020

100 Questions: Pressing fantasy issues for the Jacksonville Jaguars

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) At a […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 20, 2020

100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Kansas City Chiefs

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) Across the […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 20, 2020

Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Los Angeles Chargers

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 booms, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: The Los Angeles Stepchildren. Booms Austin Ekeler, RB Melvin Gordon’s holdout opened the door for Ekeler at the start of […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

July 20, 2020

Fantasy football mock drafts: FTN Fantasy staff 0.5-PPR mock

A dozen members of the FTN Fantasy crew assembled over the last few weeks for a half-PPR mock draft. Starting lineups require 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, a K and DST. Our analysts rolled out many different draft strategies in this mock, which makes it one of the more intriguing […]

Tyler Loechner

NFL Fantasy

July 20, 2020

Breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers 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

July 19, 2020

Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Los Angeles Rams

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 booms, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: The Dashing Sean McVays. Booms Robert Woods, WR After a group of hackers temporarily seized the Twitter accounts of Jeff […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

July 19, 2020

This or that: Using ADP to make some big draft-day decisions (WR/TE)

Continuing the fantasy football theme from Saturday’s article, opportunity cost is vital when evaluating a player’s true value relative to their ADPs. After covering quarterbacks and running backs Saturday, let’s dive into pass-catchers today. ADPs are based on ESPN leagues using their default PPR scoring. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton (ADP: 43.7) vs Marquise Brown (ADP: […]

Joe Metz

NFL Fantasy

July 19, 2020

100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Indianapolis Colts

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) The Indianapolis […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 19, 2020

100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Houston Texans

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) Listen, you […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 18, 2020

Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Kansas City Chiefs

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 booms, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: The Defending Champs. Booms Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB Some guys have all the luck. Yes, I just quoted Rod Stewart, but […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

July 18, 2020

This or that: Using ADP to make some big draft-day decisions (QB/RB)

When it comes to analyzing fantasy football ADP, evaluating the opportunity cost tied to each player relative to options later in the draft is crucial when getting the most bang for your buck with every selection. To have some fun and dig into opportunity cost, I wanted to go position by position to evaluate who […]

Joe Metz

NFL Fantasy

July 18, 2020

100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Green Bay Packers

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) It's rare […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 18, 2020

100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Detroit Lions

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) There’s probably […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 17, 2020

Fantasy Faceoff: Davante Adams vs. Julio Jones

Each week, Brad Evans and Jeff Ratcliffe step into the octagon to exchange blows over some of the biggest draft-day dilemmas this fantasy football season. Today's Fantasy Faceoff topic: Davante Adams or Julio Jones? … Ready. Set. FIGHT! In favor of Davante Adams (Jeff Ratcliffe) Last season didn’t exactly get off to a good start […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

July 17, 2020

Overlooked pass-catching duos to target in fantasy

Wide receiver and tight end are both extremely deep in fantasy football this year. There are honestly 35-40 wideouts and 13 or 14 tight ends who I would be comfortable plugging into my fantasy lineup right now. The positions are arguably deeper than ever. Having said that, a handful of pass-catchers tend to go overlooked […]

Adam Pfeifer

NFL Fantasy

July 17, 2020

100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Denver Broncos

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) The curse […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 17, 2020

100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Dallas Cowboys

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) Teams with […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 17, 2020

Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Jacksonville Jaguars

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 booms, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: Shad Khan’s Mildcats. Booms Leonard Fournette, RB The disdain toward Fournette is puzzling. Is it the team affiliation? Chris Thompson’s […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

July 17, 2020

Breaking down the Cleveland Browns 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

July 16, 2020

Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Indianapolis Colts

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 booms, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: Frank Reich’s Ponies. Booms Jonathan Taylor, RB Prolific at the college level, Taylor is one of just three players in […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

July 16, 2020

100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Cleveland Browns

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) There was […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 16, 2020

100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Cincinnati Bengals

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) The conventional […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 16, 2020

Breaking down the Cincinnati Bengals 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

July 16, 2020

Identifying 2020’s breakout fantasy football tight ends

Tight end is perhaps the most interesting position in the fantasy football space. There is very little question about who the studs are at the top of the board, but how deep TE ends up being typically is determined by young players looking to break out. Get it right, and you are looking at a […]

Anthony Amico

NFL Fantasy

July 15, 2020

Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Houston Texans

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 booms, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: Bill O’Brien’s Brittle Bunch.  Booms Brandin Cooks, WR The Chef Boyardee of wide receivers served up a heaping bowl of […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

July 15, 2020

100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Chicago Bears

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) In retrospect, […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 15, 2020

100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Carolina Panthers

(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) Most people […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 15, 2020

Identifying 2020’s breakout fantasy football wide receivers

Predicting breakouts at the wide receiver position can make for some impressive teams during the fantasy football season. Ultimately, you aren’t going to win your league by consistently hitting singles and doubles. You need players who are going to massively over-perform their average draft position (ADP).  Sometimes, they are players who already flashed some ability in […]

Anthony Amico