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Pope’s Pick 6: Tight Ends to Avoid in Fantasy in 2022
Welcome to Pope’s Pick 6. Twice a week I’ll be bringing you a quick look at my fantasy football thoughts in quick-hit form. Today: Tight ends to avoid in fantasy in 2022.   With the rise of tight end premium leagues, this position has become even more important to us fantasy managers, especially with the […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: New Orleans Saints
These are not the same New Orleans Saints. After spending over 15 years with the team, Sean Payton has retired, presenting New Orleans with a new head coach for the first time since 2005. Payton is one of the best play-callers the league has ever seen, which makes the Saints a very interesting team to […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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Fantasy Football Crossroads: Dalvin Cook vs. Joe Mixon
We continue our crossroads series with a look at two of the best running backs in the NFL.   Dalvin Cook and Joe Mixon will both be drafted within the top-15 selections in fantasy drafts this season, but many will have to decide between the two All-Pro running backs.  Follow along with the entire Fantasy […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 Arizona Cardinals
Jeremy Popielarz and Dan Fornek continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The Arizona Cardinals.   Jeremy and Dan will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” Follow […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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Which Running Backs Fared the Best in Fantasy When Underdogs?
Wednesday, we took a look at the best RBs in fantasy football when their team is favored. Today, we’re flipping the script and taking a look at the top RBs when playing as the underdog. Some of the names on this list will surprise you.   Here are the key high-level stats before we get […]
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Tyler Loechner
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AFC West Division Winners: Are the Chiefs Vulnerable Atop the Division?
Thanks to one of the most eventful NFL offseasons of all time, the bridge between last year’s Super Bowl and next year’s opening kickoff has felt a little shorter than usual. Still, to fans, summer’s arrival means our desire to consume all things football grows to nearly uncontainable levels. Talk shows, podcasts and Twitter timelines […]
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Nick Makowitz
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2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos have an entirely new coaching staff, as well as a brand new starting quarterback. That makes them one of the most interesting teams to break down entering the 2022 season.  Sign up for an FTN subscription today! Denver Broncos Head Coach: Nathaniel Hackett BUF OC 2013-2014, Jaguars OC 2016-2018, Packers OC 2019-2021 […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NFL Splits Tool: The Jets Offense With and Without Zach Wilson in 2021
With not much left in the way of big offseason events that will change teams’ futures, our eyes can truly turn toward the season to come, preparing for fantasy football drafts and looking forward to what we need to know for success in 2022. With that in mind, all summer long, I’ll be using our FTN […]
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Sam Choudhury
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AFC South Division Winners: Can the Titans Win the Division for a Third Straight Year?
Thanks to one of the most eventful NFL offseasons of all time, the bridge between last year’s Super Bowl and next year’s opening kickoff has felt a little shorter than usual. Still, to fans, summer’s arrival means our desire to consume all things football grows to nearly uncontainable levels. Talk shows, podcasts and Twitter timelines […]
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Nick Makowitz
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Second-Year Scouting Report: Rashod Bateman
Rookies get all the attention. They’re the flashy new piece that could be anything. And then a class of rookies comes through and they’re old news, replaced by the next flashy, new thing. But last year’s rookies aren’t gone, and in many cases, they’re going to be even better than the exciting new pieces that […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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Which Running Backs Fared the Best in Fantasy When Favored?
Running backs are supposed to do better in fantasy football when favored, right? Well — they are. And they do. I took a look at the last 10 years and found that RBs playing on the favored team score roughly 14% more fantasy points per game — or 1.4 points per game.   RBs: 2012-2021 […]
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Tyler Loechner
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Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 Las Vegas Raiders
Dan Fornek and Jeremy Popielarz continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The Las Vegas Raiders.   Dan and Jeremy will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” […]
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Dan Fornek
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Adjusting Fantasy Football Strategy for Different League Settings
As a game, fantasy football is always evolving. When it started, it was done via snail mail and manual scoring. Now, it’s all computerized, and that means more and more formats and scoring options are available. And of course, as scoring systems and formats and sizes change, so too must our strategy.   Today, I’m […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Miami Dolphins
As of late, the AFC East has belonged to the Buffalo Bills. But the Miami Dolphins are looking to change that.   A brand new offensive scheme is on the docket for the Dolphins this season, which will truly have one of the largest impacts on fantasy football.  Sign up for an FTN subscription today! […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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AFC North Division Winners: After a Super Bowl Run, Are the Bengals the Team to Beat?
Thanks to one of the most eventful NFL offseasons of all time, the bridge between last year’s Super Bowl and next year’s opening kickoff has felt a little shorter than usual. Still, to fans, summer’s arrival means our desire to consume all things football grows to nearly uncontainable levels. Talk shows, podcasts and Twitter timelines […]
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Nick Makowitz
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Second-Year Scouting Report: Justin Fields
It is officially the start of July, which means rookie fever is beginning to hit fantasy leagues across the nation. As more and more fantasy managers begin to start drafting, these rookies will be pushed up the boards, largely overshadowing the sophomore class from last season. Taking advantage of the prioritization of rookies over established […]
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Dan Fornek
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Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 New England Patriots
Daniel Kelley and Dan Fornek continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The New England Patriots.   Daniel and Dan will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” […]
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Daniel Kelley
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2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers had one of the hottest starts in football in 2021, winning their first three games. However, things fell apart the rest of the way. But with a roster that certainly isn’t lacking talent, what will the Panthers look like in 2022? Will a new offensive coordinator help get the offense out of […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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Pope’s Pick 6: Wide Receivers to Target in Fantasy in 2022
This week in “Pope’s Pick Six,” we are turning our attention to wide receivers. Although there’s a lot of depth at the wide receiver position in fantasy football, it’s still important to hit on your early picks.    Missing on a player is not a league-losing move, but it definitely can make your season that […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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Pope’s Pick 6: Wide Receivers to Avoid in Fantasy in 2022
Welcome to Pope’s Pick 6. Twice a week I’ll be bringing you a quick look at my fantasy football thoughts in quick-hit form. Today: Wide receivers to avoid in fantasy in 2022.   This week, we are turning our attention to wide receivers. Although there is a lot of depth at the position when it […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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Fantasy Football Crossroads: George Kittle vs. Darren Waller
George Kittle and Darren Waller are being drafted incredibly close to one another in fantasy football drafts. However, there are a lot of differences between both players’ situations this season, which makes it an interesting debate as to which tight end is the better bet for your fantasy roster.   Let’s break down the two […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers
Dan Fornek and Jeremy Popielarz continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The Pittsburgh Steelers.   Dan and Jeremy will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” Follow […]
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Dan Fornek
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2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Minnesota Vikings
With NFL teams adding new coaches and coordinators every offseason, it is important to understand that a team’s scheme and approach can change on a year-to-year basis. Paying attention to potential role changes can add just another element to your fantasy football preparation and is also a good way to get a general idea of […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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AFC East Division Winners: Can Anyone Challenge the Bills’ Supremacy?
Thanks to one of the most eventful NFL offseasons of all time, the bridge between last year’s Super Bowl and next year’s opening kickoff has felt a little shorter than usual. Still, to fans, summer’s arrival means our desire to consume all things football grows to nearly uncontainable levels. Talk shows, podcasts and Twitter timelines […]
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Nick Makowitz
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The Fantasy Optimist: What Are the Highest Ceilings Among the Second Tier of Fantasy TEs?
Fantasy football championships aren’t won in the early rounds of drafts. Anyone can draft a stud with their first or second round picks, but finding consistent production as the draft goes on is a much more daunting task. Typically, the person who wins your league is the one who found a gem (or a few) […]
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Michael Dolan
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NFC West Division Winners: Are the Rams Bound to Repeat?
Thanks to one of the most eventful NFL offseasons of all time, the bridge between last year’s Super Bowl and next year’s opening kickoff has felt a little shorter than usual. Still, to fans, summer’s arrival means our desire to consume all things football grows to nearly uncontainable levels. Talk shows, podcasts and Twitter timelines […]
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Nick Makowitz
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NFL Splits Tool: As Cordarrelle Patterson Went, So Went the Falcons
With not much left in the way of big offseason events that will change teams’ futures, our eyes can truly turn toward the season to come, preparing for fantasy football drafts and looking forward to what we need to know for success in 2022. With that in mind, all summer long, I’ll be using our FTN […]
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Sam Choudhury
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2022 Fantasy Coaching & Coordinator Breakdown: Chicago Bears
With NFL teams adding new coaches and coordinators every offseason, it is important to understand that a team’s scheme and approach can change on a year-to-year basis. Paying attention to potential role changes can add just another element to your fantasy football preparation and is also a good way to get a general idea of […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: ADP Rumblings (6/29)
This week’s edition of the ADP rumbling will focus on looking at the ADPs of some of the NFL players in the news over the course of the last two weeks. We are getting extremely close to July and NFL training camps, which means it is time to start paying attention to ADP data to […]
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Dan Fornek
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2022 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: The Most Consistent/Volatile Tight Ends
We’re continuing our series with a look at the most and least consistent players in fantasy football last year. We’ve already reviewed WRs (most consistent here, most volatile here), RBs (most consistent here, most volatile here), and QBs (check that out here). Today, we’re taking a look at the least and most consistent TEs from […]
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Tyler Loechner
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Sleepers, Busts and Bets: The 2022 Philadelphia Eagles
Jeremy Popielarz and Daniel Kelley continue with the 2022 Sleepers, Busts and Bets series to preview all 32 NFL teams for the upcoming year. Next up: The New Orleans Saints.   Daniel and Jeremy will list their picks with confidence in “The Answers,” Then expand upon their picks with more details reason in “The Explanation.” […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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The Fantasy Optimist: What Are the Highest Ceilings Among the Second Tier of Fantasy WRs?
Fantasy football championships aren’t won in the early rounds of drafts. Anyone can draft a stud with their first- or second-round picks, but finding consistent production as the draft goes on is a much more daunting task. Typically, the person who wins your league is the one who found a gem (or a few) in […]
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Michael Dolan