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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy Football Rookie QB Tiers 1.0
The 2022 NFL Draft features a very interesting crop of rookie quarterbacks. While there’s certainly the potential for future fantasy football standouts in this bunch, this year’s class does not rival some of the recent groups of signal-callers to enter the league. At the same time, we’re not talking about a 2013 draft class of […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy football bounceback candidates for 2022
Now it’s time to discuss some players who hurt us in 2021. Whether it was a mid-round fantasy football draft selection that flopped or an early-round player who didn’t put your team over the top, every year there’s more than a handful of players who disappoint. With that in mind and with our focus now […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Dynasty report: Top 10 Combine sleepers
The NFL Combine giveth draft capital, and it taketh away. Every year a host of small school or “sleeper” players get the post-combine rocket fuel. In the 2022 NFL Draft class, there’s a long list of them, but here are 10 who stand out.    Calvin Austin, WR, Memphis Tigers Currently, per Grindingthemocks.com, Calvin Austin doesn’t […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL DFS
What we learned in NFL DFS in 2021
Throughout the NFL season, I did a number of mini deep dives (and one big deep dive) into how we can build smarter lineups from a construction standpoint. This article will cover the key concepts I want to have fresh in my mind to begin the 2023 NFL season with a large edge.   How […]
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Alex Blickle
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NFL Fantasy
Who should be 1.01 in 2022 fantasy football drafts?
The FTN editors assigned me the easiest article of all-time: An early look at who should be drafted first overall in 2022 fantasy football drafts. Draft Christian McCaffrey first overall in 2022. That’s it. That’s the article.   Since I probably have to write more to keep my job, I’ll dive more into why McCaffrey […]
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Tyler Loechner
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NFL Fantasy
Dynasty stock report entering the offseason
The offseason has arrived. Now we usher in the best season. Dynasty szn is here. Continuing this week’s dive back into the dynasty waters, we look at the stock for various players. Some are trending up, and others are heading in the wrong direction. Many of the players on each list could see their value […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Dynasty players to sell on entering the offseason
The NFL offseason has arrived. Now we usher in the best season: Dynasty szn is here. Now is the time to reshuffle those rosters. Saying goodbye to roster stalwarts who could lose value in the upcoming season, while also sending out offers for players that could skyrocket in 2022. In today’s dynasty moves to make […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL DFS
DFS Wins of the Week (2/16)
This quick article is going to highlight some huge DFS wins from DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo and SuperDraft that our FTN family hit this week. It doesn’t matter if its NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA or even eSports, if someone made a huge return on their money, we want to celebrate it. Take a look at some […]
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David Jones
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NFL Fantasy
QB Carousel – Who will start for all 32 NFL teams in Week 1 2022?
This time a year ago, the Los Angeles Rams had a quarterback they didn’t want anymore, and the Cincinnati Bengals had one who had had his knee just about destroyed and would possibly be unavailable for Week 1 of the coming season. Now, a year later, the Rams have a new quarterback, the Bengals got […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL Fantasy
Dynasty players to target entering the offseason
The NFL offseason has arrived. Now we usher in the best season: Dynasty szn is here. Now is the time to reshuffle those rosters. Saying goodbye to roster stalwarts who could lose value in the upcoming season while also sending out offers for players that could skyrocket in 2022. Let’s cover the latter in today’s […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy Football Offseason Wish List: NFC
If you thought the end of the Super Bowl would mean a break in our fantasy football content … well, that was a silly thing to think. Because the teams are already looking ahead to the 2022 season, we’re doing so as well. (If the “you” in the above paragraph is my wife … my […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy football injury situations to watch for the Super Bowl
Welcome to the Super Bowl 56 injury report and fantasy football impact article. Injuries are the worst part of football, but we can’t pretend like they don’t happen and that they don’t have an impact on fantasy football decisions. Here are the fantasy-relevant players nursing injuries. These players were either limited at practice or did […]
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Tyler Loechner
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NFL DFS
Super Bowl Showdown Strategy – Rams vs. Bengals
This article is going to cover my Showdown rules and rankings for DraftKings and FanDuel. I tend to go with a correlated build that “tells a story.” I find that wins more than it loses. The “General Rules” article will remain accurate for most games, but depending on player salary and team scheme, they can […]
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David Jones
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NFL DFS
MagicSportsGuide Super Bowl DFS breakdown
Welcome to the MagicSportsGuy DFS update for the Super Bowl. Here you’ll find my NFL DFS picks and plays for the showdown slate on the final game of the season. I’ve provided my core plays for the slate, along with my stack ranks and larger player exposures by position for the game. Make sure you […]
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Kevin Adams
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy Football Offseason Wish List: AFC
If you thought the end of the Super Bowl would mean a break in our fantasy football content … well, that was a silly thing to think. Because the teams are already looking ahead to the 2022 season, we’re doing so as well. (If the “you” in the above paragraph is my wife … my […]
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Daniel Kelley
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NFL DFS
Super Bowl DFS Showdown Breakdown – Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Super Bowl LVI is here. The Rams’ all-in approach has paid off, and they are one win away from taking home the NFL’s top prize. The Bengals are the upstart franchise that few expected to dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC in their quest to the final week of NFL action for this season. With […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Bets
Top 3 NFL BetMGM betting picks for the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is almost here, but we still have time to get those final bets down. Some of the prop numbers and betting lines have moved which create value that might not have been there earlier in the week. BetMGM has a special bonus for the big game with a 100% deposit match up […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL DFS
TwoGun’s Guide to the Super Bowl
We’re all gearing up for some great DFS and gambling action in Sunday’s Super Bowl. And I said it last year, and I’ll say it again (literally I’m copying/pasting some of this from last year’s article):  I’ll be honest. As a full-slate NFL GPP specialist, I don’t exactly look forward to the Super Bowl. While […]
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Michael Cohen
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NFL DFS
Advanced DFS Matchup Plays for the Super Bowl
Eliot Crist qualifies his staple article as a pursuit to find “players in the best position to succeed… based on an individual matchup, how teams perform, pace of play, injury-related boost, or a game environment that’s juicy.” Interestingly, there aren’t many mismatches for either team’s offense in this game. By and large, where the offenses […]
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Alex Blickle
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NFL DFS
WR vs. CB Matchups NFL DFS Breakdown – Super Bowl
This is the final edition of this article for the 2021 season. I’ll be highlighting my favorite WR/CB matchups for showdown DFS for the Super Bowl with the help of our WR/CB matchup tool at FTN Daily. With possible shadow matchups with both teams this game could get very interesting from a matchup perspective. Let’s dive […]
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Derek Brown
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NFL Bets
Super Bowl 56 MVP Odds: Stafford Now Betting Favorite
Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium is almost here, and sportsbooks have been hard at work trying to determine who should be favored for Super Bowl Most Valuable Player odds. Now that the final two teams are settled with the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams facing off in Super Bowl 56,  oddsmakers have Rams […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL Bets
Best NFL O/U Player Props – Super Bowl
Although sides and totals are still king when it comes to betting on the NFL, player props have become increasingly popular for the casual and seasoned bettor. Sportsbooks seemingly have new NFL player prop offerings every year and trying to find an edge in those markets can be very lucrative.  For the 2021 season, while […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL Bets
Super Bowl 56 Game Prop Bets
We are just days away from Super Bowl 56, where the Los Angeles Rams are set to take on the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium. Los Angeles is currently a 4.5-point favorite, and the listed total is 48.5.   The Super Bowl is a joyous time for NFL fans and bettors alike, as there are […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL Fantasy
Senior Bowl Takeaways: Final Thoughts and Data
After observing a week of practice down in Mobile, Ala., for Senior Bowl week, the FTN crew collected their final observations. The team also took a dive into the FTN Data practice charting for some numerical confirmation on what they saw with their eyes. Full disclosure: Obviously, these sample sizes are small, and 1v1 drills […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL Bets
5 Novelty Props to bet on for Super Bowl 56 at DraftKings Sportsbook
We are just days away from Super Bowl 56, and there is plenty of excitement for Sunday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. From a betting perspective, the Super Bowl generally attracts the highest handle of bets of any major US sporting event. In an effort to make the Super Bowl even […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL Bets
MagicSportsGuy’s Super Bowl 56 Breakdown
All Time Record @FTNBets: 667-608, +93.09u Cincinnati Bengals 10-7, AFC North Champs  Los Angeles Rams 12-5, NFC West Champs  Betting Records Against the Spread CIN: 13-7 LA: 10-10  CIN ATS (Away): 8-2 (1st), CIN covered by an average of +9.5 PPG (1st) LA ATS (Home): 5-5  LA ATS (Favorite): 7-10-0 (only TB and KC have been favored more this season)CIN ATS (Underdog): 8-3 […]
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Kevin Adams
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NFL Bets
Best Cross-Sport Specials at DraftKings Sportsbook
The Super Bowl. It is perhaps the greatest betting spectacle in all of sports. It is a time when betting enthusiasts can wager on just about anything, and this year DraftKings Sportsbook has put out some very interesting parlays that expand far beyond Super Bowl 56. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL Bets
NFL best bets for the Super Bowl
One. More. Game. That’s all that remains of the 2021-22 NFL season. Super Bowl 56: Bengals at Rams. Here’s how I’m betting the side and total. You can find all my bets in the FTN Bet Tracker. Use the promo code FREEDMAN to get 20% off your FTN subscription. Game odds via our Super Bowl betting odds […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL Bets
Super Bowl 56 Prop Bets: 5 Best Player Matchup Wagers
Player matchup props are among the many, many prop bets available for Super Bowl 56. They give bettors the chance to predict how some Los Angeles Rams’ players will perform compared to players on the Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday’s game. Will Matthew Stafford or Joe Burrow have the better Super Bowl? What about Cooper Kupp […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL DFS
Top 5 NFL DFS slate-breakers for the Super Bowl
We’ve reached the Super Bowl, and our top “slate breakers” article has to look a little different given that there’s just one game. “Breaking the slate” is a simple enough concept: If you own a slate-breaker one week, you’re going to win. If you don’t, you won’t. It’s that simple.   Here are five players […]
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Tyler Loechner
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NFL Fantasy
TopProp Battleground – Super Bowl
TopProp Fantasy Sports is officially live, bringing you a new way to wager on fantasy football. Are you confident that you have the best team in your league? Great, bet on it. Are you confident that your league mate Bob is going to blow John out of the water this week? Great, bet on it. […]
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Joe Metz
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NFL Bets
Best BetMGM Betting Props for Super Bowl 56
The Super Bowl isn’t just about the game or the typical bets: The side, total, and moneyline. It’s primarily about the props. Hundreds and hundreds of props. I’m of course betting on the side and total because I’m a degenerate, but I don’t really care who wins the game — because I’m a degenerate, and […]
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FTN Staff