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September 8, 2020

MagicSportsGuide – NFC West

2019 record: 9-7  | 2020 Projection: 8-8Head coach: Sean McVay (Fourth year)Offensive coordinator: Kevin O’Connell (First year)Defensive coordinator: Brandon Staley (First year) Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Rams system, play calling and coaching breakdown: Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown   2020 Draft Picks Round 2, pick 52: Cam Akers, RB, Florida State Round 2, […]

Kevin Adams

NFL Bets

September 8, 2020

NFL futures betting report: Week 1

The NFL is a sport with no offseason. There are always bets that can be made in the futures market, as evidenced by our Bet Tracker being chock full of great picks before a snap has even been played. But just because the games are about to be played does not mean we should stop […]

Anthony Amico

NFL DFS

September 8, 2020

NFL injury report: The situations to monitor for Week 1

Week 1 of the NFL season has arrived! Every Tuesday this season, we will review the most recent injury news through the lens of fantasy football. Leading into Week 1, we already have some big names on the injury reports. The only position that escaped summer unscathed is QB — every other position has at […]

Tyler Loechner

NFL Bets

September 7, 2020

NFL WR/CB Matchup Tool

The FTN WR/CB Matchups take your fantasy football and sports betting games to another level by breaking down the expected matchups for all starting wide receivers in the NFL. To get the most out of this chart, you’ll need to keep in mind that we take into account all projected coverage, not just the primary […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL DFS

September 7, 2020

NFL WR/CB Matchup Tool

The FTN WR/CB Matchups take your fantasy football and sports betting games to another level by breaking down the expected matchups for all starting wide receivers in the NFL. To get the most out of this chart, you’ll need to keep in mind that we take into account all projected coverage, not just the primary […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL DFS

September 7, 2020

MagicSportsGuide – NFC North

2019 record: 8-8 | 2020 Projection: 7-9Head coach: Matt Nagy (Third season)Offensive coordinator: Bill Lazor (First season) Defensive coordinator: Chuck Pagano (Second season) Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Panther’s system, play calling and coaching breakdown: Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown 2020 Draft Picks Round 2, pick 43: Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame Round […]

Kevin Adams

NFL Bets

September 7, 2020

MagicSportsGuide – NFC North

2019 record: 8-8 | 2020 Projection: 7-9Head coach: Matt Nagy (Third season)Offensive coordinator: Bill Lazor (First season) Defensive coordinator: Chuck Pagano (Second season) Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Panther’s system, play calling and coaching breakdown: Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown 2020 Draft Picks Round 2, pick 43: Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame Round […]

Kevin Adams

NFL DFS

September 7, 2020

9 Tips to Lose Money on DraftKings NFL

2020 DraftKings Tips — Full Strategy | Podcast | Using Tools | Picking Contests | Player Pool _______ There are very few things I’m overly confident about in life. Sports picks, style, what words mean, sex… none of these things. But losing money on DraftKings during NFL season, this I can guide you through. Here […]

Pat Mayo

NFL Bets

September 7, 2020

MagicSportsGuide – NFC East

2019 record: 3-13 | 2020 Projection: 5-11Head coach: Joe Judge (First year)Offensive coordinator: Jason Garrett (First year)Defensive coordinator: Patrick Graham (First year)   Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Panther’s system, play calling and coaching breakdown:  Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown    2020 Draft Picks Round 1, pick 4: Andrew Thomas, OL, Georgia […]

Kevin Adams

NFL DFS

September 7, 2020

MagicSportsGuide – NFC East

  2019 record: 3-13 | 2020 Projection: 5-11Head coach: Joe Judge (First year)Offensive coordinator: Jason Garrett (First year)Defensive coordinator: Patrick Graham (First year)   Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Panther’s system, play calling and coaching breakdown:  Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown    2020 Draft Picks Round 1, pick 4: Andrew Thomas, OL, […]

Kevin Adams

NFL Fantasy

September 6, 2020

First Down Blog: Austin Ekeler one of 5 players to start fast, furious

There’s a timeless racing adage that says, “You never want your horse to get out too early.”  It’s a reference that denotes if you’re too fast out of the gate, a premature demise is inevitable.  In fantasy football, many roster managers take an opposite view — focus on winning tomorrow instead of tallying victories today. […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

September 5, 2020

Fantasy football fallout of NFL cutdown day

With no preseason NFL games and fewer padded practices to monitor, making fantasy football adjustments based on preseason news has been different (and more difficult) in 2020 than in most recent seasons. But the past few days have brought us some of the most actionable pieces of news we’ve been able to scrounge up this […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

September 5, 2020

5 players still going too late in fantasy football drafts

The final weekend of 2020 fantasy football drafts is upon us, so it’s time to take one last look at players that are still being drafted too late. With no preseason to hype up certain players, fantasy football ADP didn’t move quite as much during August as it usually does. There are pros and cons […]

Tyler Loechner

NFL Fantasy

September 4, 2020

Fantasy Faceoff: Chris Godwin vs. Kenny Golladay

Each week, two of our big names step into the octagon to exchange blows over some of the biggest draft-day dilemmas this fantasy football season. Today's Fantasy Faceoff topic: Brad Evans and Eliot Crist debate — Chris Godwin or Kenny Golladay? … Ready. Set. FIGHT! In defense of Chris Godwin (Eliot Crist) The tequila was […]

Eliot Crist

NFL Fantasy

September 4, 2020

Fantasy fallout of Adrian Peterson’s release in Washington

To ring in the final weekend for fantasy football drafts, the news cycle started humming Friday, with the Washington Football Team announced they are releasing 35-year-old Adrian Peterson. The backfield is now left with Antonio Gibson, Peyton Barber, Bryce Love and J.D. McKissic filling out the depth chart. During training camp, the drumbeat has stayed […]

Derek Brown

NFL Fantasy

September 4, 2020

First Down Blog: Antonio Gibson set to produce right away

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 (second!) topic: Washington’s crazy backfield. Coachspeak is often a dangerous preponderance, a booby trap that if triggered will hurtle decapitating sharp objects at a victim’s gullible dome.  Tampa […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

September 4, 2020

First Down Blog: Deebo Samuel, superhuman healer?

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: A true healer in San Francisco. Wolverine. Mantis. Whatever otherworldly materials Adrian Peterson is constructed from.  Accelerating regeneration is the power to replenish through self-healing. The above […]

Brad Evans

NFL DFS

September 3, 2020

DFS Tournament Tracking – NFL Week 1

Daily fantasy NFL tournaments provide opportunity for all kinds of players to get into the game. Whether you are a low-stakes grinder, casual player, or nose-bleed stakes sharp, the tournament space has a contest for you. But how to select the right ones?  That’s where DFS Tournament Tracking comes into play. This piece will give […]

Anthony Amico

NFL Fantasy

September 3, 2020

FTN Huddle: The biggest fantasy questions, answered

Each week, a handful of members of the FTN Fantasy team will get together to debate and discuss some pressing fantasy football topics. This week, the big news is Leonard Fournette, and then the team discusses ADP and some breakout candidates. It’s been a wild week for Leonard Fournette, who was released Monday by the […]

FTN Staff

NFL Fantasy

September 3, 2020

Brad Evans’ favorite 2020 fantasy picks by round: Rounds 14 and later

“Trapped” on a sunny beach in a temperate climate relishing University of Illinois basketball/football championships whilst surrounded by puppies, shirtless cardboard cutouts of David Montgomery and with access to a limitless tequila tap. This is my ultimate dream scenario. Whether dwelling on fantasy whimsies or those in a makeshift reality, we all have dreams and […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

September 3, 2020

The 3 best breakout candidates at tight end for 2020

The fantasy football season is nearly upon us, and when it comes to the tight end position for the 2020 NFL season, half of you will fall into one of these camps: “I’m set because I drafted George Kittle/Travis Kelce/Mark Andrews/Zach Ertz!” “I have Hunter Henry or Evan Engram or Darren Waller, so I feel […]

Tyler Loechner

NFL Fantasy

September 3, 2020

Instant reaction to Leonard Fournette’s move to Tampa Bay

For the second time this week, Leonard Fournette has drawn the fantasy football community's collective ire. First, as Jacksonville jettisoned him into oblivion and now with his landing in Tampa Bay. Now the two most polarizing running backs in the fantasy landscape will share a backfield. Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones stans will grab their […]

Derek Brown

NFL Fantasy

September 3, 2020

First Down Blog: Leonard Fournette finds a new home fast

The sweepstakes for biggest loser in fantasy football has officially announced a winner. Congratulations, Ronald Jones. Leonard Fournette, who posted an image of himself in Tampa threads on social media, all but confirmed he is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a colossal development with ripple effects that will surely disrupt those who just drafted. […]

Brad Evans

NFL Bets

September 2, 2020

MagicSportsGuide – NFC South

2019 Record: 5-11 | 2020 Projection: 5-11 Head coach: Matt Rhule (First season)  Offensive coordinator: Joe Brady (First season)   Defensive coordinator: Eric Washington (First season)   Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Panther’s system, play calling and coaching breakdown:  Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown     2020 Draft Picks Round 1, pick 7: Derrick […]

Kevin Adams

NFL Bets

September 2, 2020

NFL look-ahead lines report for Week 1

Each week of the season, FTN’s Ryan Noonan will be providing a first glance at the upcoming NFL slate through the lens of look-ahead lines, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. I've started and deleted eight different opening sentences to this, but all I really want to say is FOOOOTTTBALLLL!!!! We're back, baby! The 2020 NFL Football […]

Ryan Noonan

NFL DFS

September 2, 2020

MagicSportsGuide – NFC South

2019 Record: 5-11 | 2020 Projection: 5-11 Head coach: Matt Rhule (First season)  Offensive coordinator: Joe Brady (First season)   Defensive coordinator: Eric Washington (First season)   Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Panther’s system, play calling and coaching breakdown:  Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown     2020 Draft Picks Round 1, pick 7: Derrick […]

Kevin Adams

NFL Fantasy

September 2, 2020

Fantasy football drafts: The 14-team FTN Fantasy draft

Fourteen experts from FTN took part in a PPR fantasy football draft Tuesday night and as you'll see below, they were asked to share who they thought were the biggest steals and reaches from the draft. Each expert was also asked which pick they disliked the most from their own team and who they thought finished with the best […]

FTN Staff

NFL Fantasy

September 2, 2020

Brad Evans’ favorite 2020 fantasy picks by round: Rounds 10-13

“Trapped” on a sunny beach in a temperate climate relishing University of Illinois basketball/football championships whilst surrounded by puppies, shirtless cardboard cutouts of David Montgomery and with access to a limitless tequila tap. This is my ultimate dream scenario. Whether dwelling on fantasy whimsies or those in a makeshift reality, we all have dreams and […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

September 2, 2020

7 running backs likely to score fewer rushing TDs in 2020

In real (and fantasy) football, things change so fast that it’s foolish to take last year’s stats at face value. Sure, they can be directionally useful, but things rarely translate well from one year to the next. Rushing touchdowns are a prime example. The sheer challenge of scoring — think about it, some players carry […]

Tyler Loechner

NFL DFS

September 1, 2020

MagicSportsGuide – Carolina Panthers

2019 Record: 5-11 | 2020 Projection: 5-11 Head Coach: Matt Rhule (1st season)  Offensive Coordinator: Joe Brady (1st season)   Defensive Coordinator:  Eric Washington (1st season)   Check out Derek Brown and Anthony Amico’s breakdown of the Panther’s system, play calling and coaching breakdown:  Play Calling/System/Coaching Breakdown     2020 Draft Picks Round 1, pick 7: Derrick […]

Kevin Adams

NFL Fantasy

September 1, 2020

Brad Evans’ favorite 2020 fantasy picks by round: Rounds 6-9

“Trapped” on a sunny beach in a temperate climate relishing University of Illinois basketball/football championships whilst surrounded by puppies, shirtless cardboard cutouts of David Montgomery and with access to a limitless tequila tap. This is my ultimate dream scenario. Whether dwelling on fantasy whimsies or those in a makeshift reality, we all have dreams and […]

Brad Evans

NFL Fantasy

September 1, 2020

7 running backs likely to score more rushing TDs in 2020

In real (and fantasy) football, things change so fast that it’s foolish to take last year’s stats at face value. Sure, they can be directionally useful, but things rarely translate well from one year to the next. Rushing touchdowns are a prime example. Football is a game of inches, and the sheer challenge of scoring […]

Tyler Loechner