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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the San Francisco 49ers
(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 are […]
Daniel Kelley
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Pittsburgh Steelers
(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 easy […]
Daniel Kelley
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ADP check: Players whose fantasy football stock is falling
Piggy-backing off of the Saturday's article regarding players who have seen a dramatic spike in their ADP over the last month, it’s just as important to highlight those that have been plummeting down draft boards. Taking it one step further, this article may feel a bit redundant compared to yesterday’s, but the reasoning is simple. If a […]
Joe Metz
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ADP check: Players whose fantasy football stock is on the rise
As we approach the end of July, the fantasy football draft season continues to heat up and players’ average draft positions are trending up and down based on coach speak, social media buzz or just about any other bit of information released. Looking at month-to-month trends in terms of ADP can be extremely beneficial, as […]
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Philadelphia Eagles
(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.) So let’s […]
Daniel Kelley
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the New York Jets
(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.) If it […]
Daniel Kelley
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Fantasy Faceoff: Ezekiel Elliott vs. Alvin Kamara
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: Alvin Kamara or Ezekiel Elliott? … Ready. Set. FIGHT! In favor of Alvin Kamara (Brad Evans) After physical limitations haunted Kamara like the many apparitions wandering […]
Brad Evans
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Training camp position battles to watch for fantasy: TE
NFL training camps are finally opening up, and with them come the usual selection of camp battles featuring varying degrees of fantasy football intrigue. All this week, we’re looking at training camp battles for 2020 from a fantasy perspective. Up today: TEs. (Check out our QB position battles to watch, RB position battles to watch […]
Tyler Loechner
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Daily Odds Boost check for Friday, July 24
This is a great time to be a sports bettor. As sports betting becomes legal in more and more locations, the various sportsbooks are all vying for your business. Targeting daily odds boosts bets can be one of the best ways to take advantage. Four days a week, I’ll be highlighting some of the best […]
Matt LaMarca
NFL
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the New Orleans Saints
(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.) Here’s a […]
Daniel Kelley
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the New York Giants
(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 last […]
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Booms, Busts and Breakouts: New England Patriots
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 Sheepish Belichicks. Booms Cam Newton, QB It was a quiet offseason for the former league MVP, as Newton was […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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Prop Bet of the Day: Teddy Bridgewater has something to prove
Looking to scratch an action itch? You bet we got you covered. Every day our ravenous bettors scour the web for their favorite player props to boost the bankroll. Prop: Teddy Bridgewater OVER 3350.5 passing yards (-110, FOXBet) Ron Rivera is now the head coach of the Washington Football Team, and in to Carolina comes […]
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Biggest bust candidates at tight end in fantasy football
While tight ends can often be tremendous difference-makers for your fantasy teams, the relationship works in both directions. One of the absolute worst things you can do in terms of team construction is whiff on an early TE. Not only will you be losing value at that spot, but there is also a higher opportunity-cost to […]
Anthony Amico
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100 Questions: Pressing fantasy issues for the New England Patriots
(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 will […]
Daniel Kelley
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Minnesota Vikings
(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.) From 2012 […]
Daniel Kelley
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Investigating the viability of an NFL betting system
When it comes to NFL betting, I am not one for tropes. I’m sure there is some small number of professional bettors who can get by on feel and intuition, but I am certainly not one of them. I like math. I like systems. I like repeatable bets that have displayed a high rate of […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe’s 2020 fantasy football rookie rankings
Fantasy football rookie rankings are a versatile tool that not only help you in your dynasty rookie drafts but can also level set for your redraft leagues. Below, you’ll find my top 100 fantasy football rookie rankings for 2020 along with some quick thoughts about each player. 1. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB1, KC The LSU produce […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Minnesota Vikings
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 Purple People Eaters. Booms Adam Thielen, WR A Waterford crystal in pads. Thielen and his fragile hamstrings were exactly […]
Brad Evans
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Training camp position battles to watch for fantasy: WR
NFL training camps are finally opening up, and with them come the usual selection of camp battles featuring varying degrees of fantasy football intrigue. All this week, we’re looking at training camp battles for 2020 from a fantasy perspective. Up today: WRs. (Check out our QB position battles to watch and RB position battles to […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
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Prop Bet of the Day: Houston is all in on David Johnson
Looking to scratch an action itch? You bet we got you covered. Every day our ravenous bettors scour the web for their favorite player props to boost the bankroll. Prop: David Johnson OVER 1,174.5 rushing + receiving yards (-110, FOXBet) After dealing DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals, Houston head coach and general manager Bill […]
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Diving deep on the Indianapolis Colts coaching and approach
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
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Breaking down the Indianapolis Colts 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
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Biggest bust candidates at wide receiver in fantasy football
Last week, we discussed some WR breakouts who could help win you your league. It is important to consider the other side of that coin as well. There are players in drafts who are essentially land mines, ones who will destroy a roster and make it extremely difficult to succeed. The later into a draft you get, […]
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Miami Dolphins
(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.) Everything was […]
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Los Angeles Rams
(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 speed […]
Daniel Kelley
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Daily Odds Boost check for Wednesday, July 22
This is a great time to be a sports bettor. As sports betting becomes legal in more and more locations, the various sportsbooks are all vying for your business. Targeting daily odds boosts bets can be one of the best ways to take advantage. Four days a week, I’ll be highlighting some of the best […]
Matt LaMarca
NFL
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Training camp position battles to watch for fantasy: RB
NFL training camps are finally opening up, and with them come the usual selection of camp battles featuring varying degrees of fantasy football intrigue. All this week, we’re looking at training camp battles for 2020 from a fantasy perspective. Up today: RBs. (Check out our QB position battles to watch.) Detroit Lions: D'Andre Swift vs. […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
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Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Miami Dolphins
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 Fightin’ Fish. Booms Mike Gesicki, TE After doing a whole lot of nothing over his first season and a […]
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First Down Blog: Fantasy football in a COVID-19 world
Multiple times each week, Brad Evans, in this space, will ramble on about whatever random, likely tequila-influenced fantasy football/betting thoughts are coursing through his often-moronic mind. Today’s topic: How to adjust to the outside world on draft day. As the old adage implies, change is very much hanging in the air. The times we’re living […]
Brad Evans
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Prop Bet of the Day: Kenyan Drake is ready to impress
Looking to scratch an action itch? You bet we got you covered. Every day our ravenous bettors scour the web for their favorite player props to boost the bankroll. Kenyan Drake over 975.5 -110 – DraftKings – 1 Unit AND Kenyan Drake leads the league in rushing +2200 – FanDuel – 0.25 units Drake was […]
Eliot Crist
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Primer on closing line value for NFL betting: Part 3
In the previous installment of this series, I talked about things to avoid when mining for closing line value (CLV). Specifically, the “dead zone” in NFL sides with a spread between -1 and +2. Today, I’m going to show you a couple of different things to look for when searching for CLV, using classification trees as […]
Anthony Amico