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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
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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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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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
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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
NFL
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Overlooked pass-catching duos to target in fantasy
Wide receiver and tight end are both extremely deep in fantasy football this year. There are honestly 35-40 wideouts and 13 or 14 tight ends who I would be comfortable plugging into my fantasy lineup right now. The positions are arguably deeper than ever. Having said that, a handful of pass-catchers tend to go overlooked […]
Adam Pfeifer
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Denver Broncos
(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 curse […]
Daniel Kelley
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Dallas Cowboys
(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.) Teams with […]
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Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Jacksonville Jaguars
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: Shad Khan’s Mildcats. Booms Leonard Fournette, RB The disdain toward Fournette is puzzling. Is it the team affiliation? Chris Thompson’s […]
Brad Evans
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Prop Bet of the Day: Washington’s low win total
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 ‘The Big Noise’ himself, Brad Evans. Prop: Washington to record fewest wins (+550, DraftKings) For those possibly outside Dallas, New York […]
Brad Evans
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Diving deep on the Cleveland Browns 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
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Breaking down the Cleveland Browns 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 […]
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Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Indianapolis Colts
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: Frank Reich’s Ponies. Booms Jonathan Taylor, RB Prolific at the college level, Taylor is one of just three players in […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Cleveland Browns
(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 was […]
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100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Cincinnati Bengals
(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 conventional […]
Daniel Kelley
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Prop Bet of the Day: Stefon Diggs in his new home
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 ‘The Big Noise’ himself, Brad Evans. Prop: Stefon Diggs UNDER 975.5 yards (-110, DraftKings) After a successful stint in Minnesota with […]
Brad Evans
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Breaking down the Cincinnati Bengals 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
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Diving deep on the Cincinnati Bengals 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
Fantasy
Identifying 2020’s breakout fantasy football tight ends
Tight end is perhaps the most interesting position in the fantasy football space. There is very little question about who the studs are at the top of the board, but how deep TE ends up being typically is determined by young players looking to break out. Get it right, and you are looking at a […]
Anthony Amico