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Top 5 Sleeper QBs for Fantasy Football in 2024
The first waves of NFL free agency have subsided, and teams are starting to shift into draft prep. The NFL draft is just over one month away which puts OTAs and rookie camps just on the horizon. Before you know it, we will be back in the thick of fantasy draft season. Some people […]
Dan Fornek
NFL
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Worst Free Agent Signings in Recent NFL History
The goal for every team during free agency is to add players that can fill holes in their roster. Obviously. But it doesn’t always work out. Plenty of players disappoint, whether due to injury, scheme fit, decline in play, etc. So after previously highlighting some of the best free agency additions in recent history, let’s […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
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Bills Make WR Splash, Sign Curtis Samuel
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) After three seasons in Washington, WR Curtis Samuel is on the move again, signing a reported three-year deal worth up to $30 million with the Buffalo Bills. Samuel, who turns 28 in August, is the Bills’ […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
Best Free Agent Signings in Recent NFL History
The 2024 NFL free agency period has been absolutely crazy with so many different moves set to alter the fantasy football landscape. But it raises the question: What have been some of the most impactful free agency moves in recent history from a fantasy football perspective? Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Quarterback […]
Adam Pfeifer
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Titans Surprise, Sign Calvin Ridley — Fantasy Fallout
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) The Titans made a splash a few hours after the new league year officially started Wednesday, signing former Falcons and Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley to a reported four-year deal worth up to $92 million, with $50 […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy Football’s One-Game Wonders of 2023
Many teachers let you drop your lowest test score when factoring your final grade, so one outlier doesn’t color the impression of your entire experience. Today, we apply that to fantasy football. In the beginning, we looked at fantasy point total for the season. Because it’s a season-long game, right? Ten points in Week 1 […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
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Fantasy Impact of Aaron Jones Staying in Division, Joining Vikings
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) Aaron Jones‘ unemployment didn’t last long. Barely half a day after the Green Bay Packers cut him loose in the wake of the Josh Jacobs signing, Jones found a new home Tuesday morning, staying in the […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
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Antonio Gibson Signs with Patriots, Fantasy Impact
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) The wild opening day of the NFL’s legal tampering period continued Monday, with Antonio Gibson leaving the Washington Commanders to sign with the New England Patriots. He’ll likely serve as the backup to Rhamondre Stevenson in […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
Saquon Barkley Stays in Division, Signs with Eagles — Fantasy Fallout
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) Howie Roseman strikes again. The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms with Saquon Barkley on a three-year deal worth up to $46.75 million with $26 million fully guaranteed at signing. In an era where free agent […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
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Kirk Cousins Lands in Atlanta in Free Agency, Fantasy Impact
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) The Atlanta Falcons continued retooling Monday, agreeing to terms with Kirk Cousins. The veteran quarterback has spent the last six seasons in Minnesota. While Cousins is coming off a torn Achilles and will be 36 this […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
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Gabe Davis Leaves Buffalo for Jacksonville, Fantasy Fallout
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) After four seasons in Buffalo, Gabe Davis is headed south. The veteran receiver agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. This signing likely means the end of Calvin Ridley’s time in Jacksonville. […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
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Fantasy Impact of Tony Pollard Signing in Tennessee
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) The Tennessee Titans are expected to sign Tony Pollard to a three-year deal worth a reported $24 million. That sound you just heard was Tyjae Spears’ fantasy value plummeting. Pollard figures to slide into the No. […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
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2024 NFL Free Agency and Trades Tracker: Fantasy Football Impact
The 2024 NFL season is already underway, with free agency and trades already shaking things up for fantasy football. FTN Fantasy is here to analyze every move from a fantasy angle to get you ahead of the competition. Below, we’re offering our thoughts on every fantasy-relevant offseason move. Smaller moves will get analyzed here, […]
FTN Staff
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Key Fantasy Stats for the Primary 2024 NFL Free Agents
The most prominent free agents have the talent to excel on many potential teams. But the 2024 class carries a bunch of contextual baggage that could lead to marked statistical jumps or falls in different circumstances. With free agency set to start Wednesday (and the legal tampering period coming even sooner), I have summarized that […]
Scott Spratt
NFL
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Russell Wilson Signs with Pittsburgh, Fantasy Impact
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) Russell Wilson reportedly plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a team-friendly, one-year contract. Wilson’s two-year career with the Broncos was disappointing, with only 42 total touchdowns and 19 interceptions in 30 games played. Denver […]
Mike Randle
NFL
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Baker Mayfield Re-Signs with Tampa, Fantasy Impact
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) In news that comes as no big surprise, QB Baker Mayfield reportedly agreed to terms Sunday to remain in Tampa Bay, signing a three-year deal worth up to $115 million. Mayfield’s 2023 season rejuvenated a sagging […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
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Jerry Jeudy Traded to Browns, Fantasy Impact
(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) The Denver Broncos continued their makeover Saturday, trading WR Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for fifth- and a sixth-round picks in this year’s draft. That’s a very disappointing return on investment for a […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
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Ideal Landing Spots in 2024 Free Agency: Tight End
The tight end position isn’t exactly loaded in this year’s free agency, especially after watching Dalton Schultz return to Houston and the Dolphins agreeing to a deal with Jonnu Smith. Admittedly, there aren’t really any true difference-making tight ends in this class but some potential landing spots could raise some eyebrows. Check out the […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
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Ideal Landing Spots in 2024 Free Agency: Wide Receiver
The depth of this year’s free agent wide receiver class recently took a hit with Tampa Bay re-signing Mike Evans and both Michael Pittman and Tee Higgins received the franchise tag. There are still some wideouts available that can help plenty of teams out, but not a ton of true difference-making talent. Thankfully, this rookie […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
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Fallout of the 2024 NFL Franchise Tag Deadline
Much like the month of March, the NFL’s franchise tag deadline came in like a lion and went out like a lamb. NFL teams had until 4 p.m. ET Tuesday to place either a franchise or transition tag on any players with expiring contracts. Ultimate, nine teams used the tag (eight franchise and one transition). […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Fantasy
Ideal Landing Spots in 2024 Free Agency: Running Back
This is one of the best running back free agency classes in years. Some of the top fantasy options over the years will likely be playing for new teams in 2024, which will obviously impact the entire fantasy landscape. It is always interesting to see what kind of contracts teams are going to hand out […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
Ideal Landing Spots in 2024 Free Agency: Quarterback
We have reached the month of March, which means the start of NFL free agency is just around the corner. Things are going to change rather quickly around the league, so this week we’ll highlight some of the top free agents at each position and which teams make the most sense as potential landing spots. […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
2024 NFL Combine Risers and Fallers
The NFL Combine is now complete for the skill position players, and it’s time to digest what we saw. It was an impressive weekend filled with many star performances, including a record-setting 40-yard dash from Xavier Worthy, but it also contained some disappointing performances as well. Let’a take a look at a few risers and […]
Jeremy Popielarz
NFL
Fantasy
5 Teams Set to Decline in Fantasy in 2024
A year ago at this time, I attempted to name the five teams most likely to decline in overall fantasy performance in 2023. I went 3-for-5, hitting on the Jaguars, Giants and Eagles but missing on the Lions and Dolphins. Pop quiz: What was the most important part of the preceding paragraph? Answer: The […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
5 Teams Set to Improve in Fantasy in 2024
A year ago at this time, I attempted to name the five teams most likely to improve in overall fantasy performance in 2023. I went 4-for-5, hitting on the Rams, Ravens, Cowboys and (barely) the Titans but missing on the Buccaneers. Pop quiz: What was the most important part of the preceding paragraph? Answer: […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
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Sleeper Players at the 2024 NFL Combine
With the NFL Combine starting next week, it’s time to take a peek at a few players who could surprise the masses. For many of the over 300 prospects invited this is one of the most important weeks in the draft process, the one-on-one interviews and interaction are second to none. When it comes […]
Jeremy Popielarz
NFL
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Fantasy Football 2024 Non-Bounceback Candidates
Earlier this week we broke down underwhelming players from last year and why there is a path to a bounceback season in fantasy football in 2024. However, not every struggling player has that comeback season the following year. Let’s take a look at the nonbounceback candidates for next season. Sign up for an FTN […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
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Fantasy Football 2024 Bounceback Candidates
The Super Bowl isn’t even three weeks removed, but our attentions are already turned to the 2024 NFL and fantasy football season. There is no denying the frustration and disappointment you feel when drafting a player relatively high in drafts, only for them to massively disappoint. And while it may feel easy to simply […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
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Best Ball Drafts: What We’ve Learned So Far in 2024
The week after Super Bowl LVIII is the official end of the 2023 NFL season, but it also signals the start of 2024 best ball drafting! Underdog Fantasy immediately posted two 2024 Pre-Draft Best Ball contests: The Big Board and The Little Board. Both are the standard best ball format with 20 players on each […]
Mike Randle
NFL
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2024 NFL Draft: First Round and Full Draft Order
The 2023 NFL season is now complete, the Kansas City Chiefs have hoisted the Lombardi Trophy, and now we can all turn our attentions to the 2024 NFL Draft. In addition to finishing off the season, last week’s Super Bowl gave us the last piece of information we needed for our draft prep: The final […]
FTN Staff
NFL
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Potential Injury Discounts in 2024 Fantasy Football
You draft a player in the middle to late rounds of your fantasy football draft, they appear to be a league-winner and suddenly they go down with an injury. Just like that, their season is over and you’re left wondering what if. There’s nothing worse. Except wet socks. Or stepping on a pile of Legos. […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
Who Should Be 1.01 in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts?
Each year at FTN, I’m tasked with identifying who should be the 1.01 in next year’s (2024) fantasy football drafts. In 2022, I picked Christian McCaffrey (correct). In 2023, I picked CMC again (correct again). So who is it going to be in 2024? Well, probably CMC again … but let’s make the case for […]
Tyler Loechner