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Training camp position battles to watch for fantasy: QB
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’ll look at training camp position battles for 2020 from a fantasy perspective. Up first: QBs. New England Patriots: Cam Newton vs. Jarrett Stidham Who fantasy players should […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
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100 Questions: Pressing fantasy issues for the Los Angeles Chargers
(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 Los […]
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Las Vegas Raiders
(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.) Fun news […]
Daniel Kelley
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Diving deep on the Houston Texans coaching and approach
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Las Vegas Raiders
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 Latest Las Vegas Show. Booms Josh Jacobs, RB Last year as a rookie, Jacobs was as spectacular as Mark […]
Brad Evans
NFL
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Breaking down the Houston Texans coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football 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 […]
Derek Brown
NFL
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Biggest bust candidates at running back in fantasy football
Landing an every-down running back is so, so important in fantasy football, but that will be specially true in 2020. The position falls off a massive cliff at a certain point, which means there are plenty of running backs that I’m not very interested in drafting. Let’s take a look at some of the backs […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
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Prop Bet of the Day: The Bengals are ready to rock
Looking to scratch an action itch? You bet we got you covered. Every day our ravenous bettors scour the web for their favorite props to boost the bankroll. Prop: Cincinnati OVER 5.5 wins (-120, FOXBet) It’s no secret the Bengals used the first selection in the 2020 NFL Draft on Joe Burrow, who arguably turned […]
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Fantasy football tiers for linebackers in IDP leagues
In the vast majority of IDP fantasy football leagues, linebackers are the bread and butter of defensive lineups. The foundation for a successful fantasy season. Not only is linebacker the highest-scoring position in most IDP leagues, but their propensity for racking up tackles week in and week out makes them the most consistent scorers as […]
Gary Davenport
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The Rodney Dangerfield All-Stars: The 2020 All-Disrespect Team
Pads cracking, helmets smashing, coaches yelling – football season is about to return. For your team, Baby Got Dak, the dawn of a new season brings renewed optimism and another chance. Last year didn’t go exactly as planned. Dismantled by injuries and David Montgomery’s unbearable suckiness (Yes, it’s all my fault.), “Baby” was essentially the […]
Brad Evans
NFL
Fantasy
Biggest bust candidates at quarterback in fantasy football
The quarterback position is always loaded in fantasy football, but that doesn’t mean it is without disappointments. Three candidates stand out as avoids for the 2020 season. Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans Tannehill is coming off a 2019 campaign where his career was revived in Tennessee. From Week 6 on last year, Tannehill was third in […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
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Daily Odds Boost check for Monday, July 20
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 boost bets can be one of the best ways to take advantage. Four days per week I’ll be highlighting some of the best odds boosts […]
Matt LaMarca
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football mock draft: RB-RB-RB approach
The best part of fantasy football is obvious, right? It’s the fantasy football draft. No matter what, constructing your team is the best aspect of fantasy football, which is why we tend to take part is so many drafts each and every year. And while they aren’t your final builds, mock drafts are great exercises to […]
Adam Pfeifer
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100 Questions: Pressing fantasy issues for the Jacksonville Jaguars
(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.) At a […]
Daniel Kelley
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Kansas City Chiefs
(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.) Across the […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
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Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Los Angeles Chargers
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 Los Angeles Stepchildren. Booms Austin Ekeler, RB Melvin Gordon’s holdout opened the door for Ekeler at the start of […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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Primer on closing line value for NFL betting: Part 2
In my initial primer on closing line value (CLV), I introduced exactly what CLV was, and how it could create an edge in NFL spread betting…if we could locate it in time. I’ve been spending some time digging through old betting lines with this in mind, hoping to dig up any clues and nuggets to […]
Anthony Amico
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Fantasy football mock drafts: FTN Fantasy staff 0.5-PPR mock
A dozen members of the FTN Fantasy crew assembled over the last few weeks for a half-PPR mock draft. Starting lineups require 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, a K and DST. Our analysts rolled out many different draft strategies in this mock, which makes it one of the more intriguing […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Bets
Prop Bet of the Day: Don’t sleep on Deshaun Watson
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. Today’s featured line comes from Anthony Amico. Prop: Deshaun Watson NFL MVP (+2500, DraftKings) The NFL MVP looks like it could easily be a yearly back […]
Anthony Amico
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Breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers 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
NFL
Bets
Diving deep on the Pittsburgh Steelers 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
NFL
Bets
Daily Odds Boost check for Sunday, July 19
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
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Los Angeles Rams
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 Dashing Sean McVays. Booms Robert Woods, WR After a group of hackers temporarily seized the Twitter accounts of Jeff […]
Brad Evans
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This or that: Using ADP to make some big draft-day decisions (WR/TE)
Continuing the fantasy football theme from Saturday’s article, opportunity cost is vital when evaluating a player’s true value relative to their ADPs. After covering quarterbacks and running backs Saturday, let’s dive into pass-catchers today. ADPs are based on ESPN leagues using their default PPR scoring. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton (ADP: 43.7) vs Marquise Brown (ADP: […]
Joe Metz
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Indianapolis Colts
(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 Indianapolis […]
Daniel Kelley
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Houston Texans
(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.) Listen, you […]
Daniel Kelley
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Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Kansas City Chiefs
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 Defending Champs. Booms Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB Some guys have all the luck. Yes, I just quoted Rod Stewart, but […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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This or that: Using ADP to make some big draft-day decisions (QB/RB)
When it comes to analyzing fantasy football ADP, evaluating the opportunity cost tied to each player relative to options later in the draft is crucial when getting the most bang for your buck with every selection. To have some fun and dig into opportunity cost, I wanted to go position by position to evaluate who […]
Joe Metz
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Green Bay Packers
(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 rare […]
Daniel Kelley
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Detroit Lions
(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’s probably […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
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Fantasy Faceoff: Davante Adams vs. Julio Jones
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: Davante Adams or Julio Jones? … Ready. Set. FIGHT! In favor of Davante Adams (Jeff Ratcliffe) Last season didn’t exactly get off to a good start […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
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Daily Odds Boost check for Friday, July 17
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