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Walter Waddell
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NFL
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NFL DFS Thursday-Monday slate picks for Week 1
The NFL is back, and that means DFS lobbies are filling up. With more states legalizing sports betting this offseason, we’re starting to see more competition vying for the big prizes. We welcome the challenge in Week 1. FTN just released an amazing new tool featuring our NFL ownership projections. This tool helps us visualize projections […]
Ian Wharton
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football sleepers for Week 1
Week 1 of the 2021 NFL football season is days away, and it’s time to fine-tune your fantasy lineups. This includes hunting for solid flex players and sleepers that can pop off and help you win the game. Each week during the NFL season, this article will highlight some deep sleepers for you to consider […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
DFS
DST to stream for Week 1
Streaming defense/special teams (DST) has been a fantasy football strategy for as long as I have played the game. More times than not I’m not going to be looking to get attached to any particular DST due to the schedule/matchups and being able to churn and burn via free agency. Listed below are DST that […]
Matthew Davis
NFL
Bets
Indianapolis Colts Week 1 odds and betting picks
The Indianapolis Colts have lots of questions heading into the 2021 season, and they start at the quarterback position. If Carson Wentz returns to elite form, the Colts could compete for a Super Bowl, but if Wentz struggles as he did last year, the Colts could miss the playoffs altogether. Indianapolis Colts Week […]
FTN Staff
NFL
DFS
Yahoo NFL DFS Picks – Week 1
Finding the best anchors for your DFS lineup is the best way to start lineup construction, so each week in this space, I’ll be taking a look at a skill-position breakdown of players who stick out on Yahoo. Whether it’s because of matchup or usage or anything else, these are players who should feature heavily […]
Matt Kupferle
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football flex rankings for Week 1
It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to break out the flex fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. If you’re new to the concept of flex rankings, these are simply the combined overall rankings for running back, wide receiver, and tight end for each week during the fantasy football season. […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Bets
Thursday Night Football betting guide for Week 1
The time is almost here for Week 1 of the NFL season. It is customary for the defending champs to play the first game, which is why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hosting the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night. Tampa is returning all 22 starters from their Super Bowl team. Dallas gets starting quarterback Dak Prescott […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Bets
New York Giants Week 1 odds and betting picks
The New York Giants may not be considered a true contender for Super Bowl 56, but by playing in the NFC East, the playoffs become more possible, and anything is possible once you get into the playoffs. The G-Men are hoping to make an impact in 2021 and with Daniel Jones leading the offense again […]
FTN Staff
NFL
DFS
NFL DFS value picks for Week 1
Week 1 of the NFL (and fantasy football) season is here, and preparation for DFS is taking up everyone’s entire week. Value is always something we are looking for, but I will say, it likely won’t be easier to find than in Week 1, because the pricing has been out for over a month now. […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
Directional rushing update for Week 1
During the season we’re going to break down how different offenses are utilizing their running backs. As the year goes on, patterns begin to emerge that will allow us to anticipate and exploit mismatches between a defense and an offense that we’re targeting in fantasy football. To kick off the season I’m going to identify […]
Matt Jones
NFL
Bets
New York Jets Week 1 odds and betting picks
The New York Jets have long been the cellar-dweller of the NFL and the butt of every joke, but there’s a real glimmer of hope after a shockingly great 2021 draft and some offseason acquisitions that instill confidence. Could 2021 be the year when they finally flip the script and win more games than the […]
Joe Metz
NFL
Fantasy
Directional passing update for Week 1
During the season we’re going to break down how different offenses are utilizing their weapons all over the field. As the year goes on, patterns begin to emerge that will allow us to anticipate and exploit mismatches between a defense and an offense that we’re targeting in fantasy football. Short receiving – left […]
Matt Jones
NFL
Fantasy
Using the splits tool to set your fantasy football lineup
Arguably the most powerful tool we offer FTN Fantasy subscribers is the FTN NFL splits tool. Powered by the FTN Data database and revamped for the 2021 season, the FTN NFL splits tool gives you the power to find the players in the best (and worst) positions on a weekly basis. Each week, this article […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Hall of Fantasy — Week 1
Week 1 of the NFL season kicks off this weekend, which means the inaugural season of the Hall of Fantasy league does too. If you are unfamiliar with the league, they do a fantastic job of laying everything out clearly and concisely on their home page: “The HOFL consists of 10 Football Franchises representing key […]
Joe Metz
NFL
Bets
Detroit Lions Week 1 Odds and Betting Picks
Week 1 of the NFL season is finally upon us. We’ve waited all offseason for opening weekend, and preseason only wet our whistle so much. Each team has a fascinating set of storylines that will define their season. The Detroit Lions have some of the lowest expectations around the NFL. The deck is clearly stacked […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Bets
Packers vs Saints Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
The Drew Brees era is officially over in New Orleans, and it is officially the Jameis Winston era. While Alvin Kamara and Cameron Jordan are still there, some see this as the start of a rebuilding era for the Saints. Week one brings a huge challenge, as Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, and the rest of […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Bets
Browns vs. Chiefs Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
Arguably the most anticipated matchup of week one is the AFC Divisional Round rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns. Both teams are expected to finish at the top of the AFC this season, with the Chiefs at number one and the Browns at seven in the FTN Power Rankings. For the […]
FTN Staff
NFL
DFS
DraftKings NFL DFS Picks — Week 1
We’ve finally made it. The preseason is over, our season-long drafts are in the books, and now it’s time to focus on Week 1 of the NFL season. All 32 teams will be in action this week, but this piece will focus on the 13-game main slate. DraftKings is unsurprisingly rolling out the red carpet […]
Matt LaMarca
NFL
Bets
Philadelphia Eagles Week 1 odds and betting picks
Week 1 of the NFL season is finally upon us. We’ve waited all offseason for opening weekend, and preseason only wet our whistle so much. Each team has a fascinating set of storylines that will define their season. One of the more enigmatic teams entering 2021 is the Philadelphia Eagles. Gone are Doug Pedersen and […]
FTN Staff
NFL
DFS
FanDuel NFL DFS Picks – Week 1
Finding the best anchors for your DFS lineup is the best way to start lineup construction, so each week in this space, I’ll be taking a look at a skill-position breakdown of players who stick out on FanDuel. Whether it’s because of matchup or usage or anything else, these are players who should feature heavily […]
Matt Kupferle
NFL
DFS
TwoGun DFS Challenge | $1,000 Bankroll with FTNDaily
Are you new to NFL DFS? Have you always wanted to learn from the pros? With the TwoGun Challenge, FTN brings you just that as professional DFS player TwoGun is set to tutor and help a new player learn the ins and outs of the game, and grow a bankroll throughout the NFL season. Let’s […]
Michael Cohen
NFL
Fantasy
Dynasty buys for Week 1
In dynasty fantasy football leagues, it’s important to be ahead of the curve. If you’re one step ahead of your leaguemates in your transactions, then you can take advantage of windows to roster players before the market corrects or wises up. That’s what we’ll be covering weekly here. Players to add to your dynasty fantasy […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Bets
Denver Broncos Week 1 odds and betting picks
The Denver Broncos will look to make an impact in 2021 with a retooled defense and a new face at quarterback. Teddy Bridgewater is leading the offense this year after beating out incumbent Drew Lock for the starting gig and will try to lead a franchise back to the playoffs for the first time since […]
FTN Staff
NFL
DFS
OL vs. DL matchups for Week 1
The battle in the trenches may be the least sexy part of football, but it also may be the most important. Look no further than the last NFL game played — the Buccaneers and Chiefs in the Super Bowl. The Buccaneers dominated the line of scrimmage, and the Chiefs never had a chance as Patrick […]
Eliot Crist
NFL
Fantasy
Streaming TEs for Week 1 in fantasy football
There are multiple ways to deploy a successful method when it comes to rostering the tight end position in fantasy football. The first would be investing early draft capital, securing a tight end in the top two tiers. If you’re not doing that then you’re likely waiting it out until round 10 or later. Once […]
Matthew Davis
NFL
Bets
Tennessee Titans Week 1 odds and betting picks
The Tennessee Titans enter the 2021 season with high expectations after making the playoffs for the last two years. The Titans are the cream of the crop of the AFC South division and should be in a great spot to carry over the momentum from last year. Tennessee kicks off the season as 3-point favorites […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Bets
49ers vs. Lions Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends
After being one of the most buzzworthy teams throughout the preseason thanks to rookie quarterback Trey Lance, the San Francisco 49ers draw arguably the easiest matchup of the week as they head to Ford Field in Detroit to take on a new-look Lions team. The Lions, who went 7-9 against the spread in 2020 and […]
Joe Metz
NFL
Bets
Chicago Bears Week 1 odds and betting picks
The Chicago Bears will be starting the season off with Andy Dalton while Justin Fields will be waiting for his time to shine. With Dalton behind center, should we pounce on any Chicago Bears future props? The Bears have a strong defense, but how much can they do before the panic button needs to be […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
NFL FAAB Strategy for Week 1
Welcome to FAAB Whisperer, my high-stakes FAAB projection piece. This weekly column will serve as a supplement of our traditional FAAB column, but with its own spin. Specifically, for the many of you who play higher stakes at NFFC and FFPC. The basis for our weekly bid review will the $350 NFFC Online Championship (OC). […]
Vlad Sedler
NFL
Fantasy
Splits tool update for Week 1 – Fantasy football players to watch
As the fantasy football season progresses, we’ll go through and use our FTN Fantasy splits tool to look for team- and player-level trends to help us through our fantasy season. As we head into Week 1, we can look at some splits from last year to identify matchups or waiver pickups we should be targeting. Thursday […]
Matt Jones
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart – Week 1
Welcome to FTN’s Week 1 fantasy football trade value chart, where we provide you with relative values for every relevant fantasy player for the rest of the season to help you make a trade. The trade value chart is based on a 12-team league that starts 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE and […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Fantasy
Streaming QBs for Week 1 in fantasy football
The fantasy football season is upon us. Each week, I’ll bring to you viable quarterbacks to stream in your standard 12-team fantasy football leagues where you only start one quarterback. I used to be adamant on only rostering one quarterback. Things have changed with COVID-19 protocols, creating a chance that a player could miss the […]
Matthew Davis