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Round-By-Round Fantasy Football Draft Targets - Ellis’ Essential Picks and Sleepers
Fantasy football draft season is heating up as we enter the final two months of the offseason. Whether you're participating in best ball drafts or starting a redraft league, the objective is to win a championship. Over the past few months, active engagement in best ball drafts on Underdog has led to the discovery of […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoMust-Have NFL Player Prop Bets: Top Season-Long Betting Props for 2023
Season-long player props have slowly become my favorite market for betting. It’s the perfect mix of fantasy analysis and year-long investment. Whether you are looking to double-down on “your guys”, or fade the players you're skeptical about, both are equally fun. Additionally, I find over an entire season, it is easier to predict as the […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoRunning Back Rankings #1-15 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Breece Hall, Josh Jacobs, Jonathan Taylor, more
Running backs have been the biggest storyline this offseason, especially with the contract issues of Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs. It seems the days of RBs receiving big-money, long-term NFL deals are over, which has surprisingly been reflected in the fantasy world as well. Between 2016 and 2018, David Johnson and Todd Gurley II (twice) […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoRunning Back Rankings #16-30 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Dalvin Cook, Rachaad White, J.K. Dobbins, Kenneth Walker, more
Who would you start, bench, and cut out of this list: Rachaad White, Dameon Pierce, and Javonte Williams? There are so many factors around all of those backs, that for me, that's a really tough question. Obviously, you will see my response in this article, but feel free to reach out on Twitter with your […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoRunning Back Rankings #31-50 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Zach Charbonnet, Kendre Miller, Jaylen Warren, more
Who would you start, bench, and cut from this list: James Cook, Khalil Herbert, and Zach Charbonnet? It's gross, but these are the decisions that will need to be made on draft day. Obviously, you will see my response in this article, but feel free to reach out on Twitter with your response. We have […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoWide Receiver Rankings #16-30 for Fantasy Football Drafts
Who would you start, sit, and cut from this list: Diontae Johnson, Chris Godwin, and Terry McLaurin? You'll see my answers in this article as we're back with the next portion of my wide receiver rankings. This is the third article of five that outline my top 50 wide receivers for the 2023 season. It's […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoWide Receiver Rankings #1-15 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Tee Higgins, D.K. Metcalf, Jaylen Waddle, Cooper Kupp, more
It's the final countdown. Wide receivers have taken the fantasy football community by storm. This is the first season since 2016 that the first player drafted is not a running back. As you’re probably aware, that player is Justin Jefferson. If that was your guess, I’m glad you are checking out my work because (spoiler […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoTight End Rankings #1-10 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Evan Engram, Dallas Goedert, Darren Waller, Kyle Pitts, more
It’s official, the 2023 pre-season has begun! As the 2023 season looms, we welcome the final group of fantasy football fans back into the mix. This season we have had some big names change teams (see, Aaron Rodgers), a division that is made up of two quarterbacks who were top-four draft picks this year (AFC […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoTight End Rankings #11-20 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Dalton Kincaid, Tyler Higbee, Sam LaPorta, Gerald Everett, more
It’s official, the 2023 pre-season has begun! As the 2023 season looms, we welcome the final group of fantasy football fans back into the mix. This season we have had some big names change teams (see, Aaron Rodgers), a division that is made up of two quarterbacks who were top-four draft picks this year (AFC […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoQuarterback Rankings #13-25 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Kenny Pickett, Bryce Young, Derek Carr, Jared Goff, more
You have a choice to start, bench, and cut the following quarterbacks: Jared Goff, Russell Wilson, and Geno Smith. If you view those names like I do, that’s not a fun question to answer. As a result, I decided to release a rankings article that outlines my response. Earlier this week, I shared my top […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoWide Receiver Rankings #31-40 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Michael Pittman, Jahan Dotson, Drake London, more
We're back with the next portion of my wide receiver rankings. This is the second article of five that outline my top 50 wide receivers for the 2023 season. It's finally draft season, and I appreciate all of you for checking out my work. If you are a fan of receivers, it’s a great time […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoWide Receiver Rankings #41-50 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Zay Flowers, Skyy Moore, Elijah Moore, Mike Evans, more
We're back with the next portion of my wide receiver rankings. This is the first article of five that outline my top 50 wide receivers for the 2023 season. It's finally draft season, and I appreciate all of you for checking out my work. If you are a fan of receivers, it’s a great time […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoQuarterback Rankings #1-12 for Fantasy Football Drafts - Aaron Rodgers, Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, more
There are only five more Sundays without football. It seems like the draft is barely in the rearview, and already the regular season is rapidly approaching. Soon we will find out if Russell Wilson or the Cleveland quarterback is worth their massive contracts, or if it has become a young man’s game with the emergence […]
Ellis Johnson 1 year agoTrey Lance - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook
The roller coaster that Trey Lance has put the fantasy community on is less fun than it looked. This is one of those roller coasters that has brought us all the way to the top and has the community dangling before it drops. Although some people love the anticipatory delay before the drop, others can’t […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoSuper Bowl LVII Matchups - Chiefs vs. Eagles Betting Picks Including Jerick McKinnon, Devonta Smith, Kenneth Gainwell
For the first time since 2015 with New England and Seattle, we have two teams making the Super Bowl who have each won it over the last six years. That’s pretty impressive, especially considering that one of these teams in particular has gone through a complete facelift since their last appearance. As for the Chiefs, […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years ago49ers vs. Eagles Betting Picks and Props: NFC Championship Preview
And then there were four. All four of these teams have been atop the league all season. It all starts with the 49ers vs. Eagles kicking off Conference Championship weekend on Sunday. In the first game this weekend, we have two teams that haven't wavered all season. Led by the breakouts of Brock Purdy and […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoBengals vs. Chiefs Betting Picks and Props: AFC Championship Preview
Joe Burrow has been everywhere these last few days. From his icy 360 warm-up passes to his Joe Cool responses in interviews, he has taken the league by storm. To be honest, as a Bengals fan, I am absolutely loving it. However, I am sure Steelers and Chiefs fans everywhere are tired of hearing his […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoNFL Divisional Round: Sunday Betting Preview
The final NFL Sundays of the season are counting down; however, the stakes are rapidly increasing. I’m struggling to find the words to describe my excitement for these two Divisional Round games today (not the best issue to have for a writer). Anyway, these two games hold an abundance of storylines each. Not only did […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoNFL Divisional Round: Saturday Betting Preview
It’s been an electric NFL playoffs so far. In fact, this is the first playoffs in a long time where we do not have a quarterback older than 30 making the Divisional Round. The future of the NFL is bright and it all starts at the QB position. This Saturday, we get to see three […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoNFL Wild Card Weekend: Monday Betting Preview
It’s been an excellent Wild Card Weekend. We have seen two seventh-round QBs show up, with one absolutely putting on a clinic against the Seahawks. Seriously, are the 49ers the Super Bowl favorite? They have looked unstoppable. Anyways, I digress, this weekend we also saw three games come down to the final drive of the […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoNFL Wild Card Weekend: Sunday Betting Preview
We’re back with round two of this Wild Card Weekend bet preview. We have three games this Sunday, all of which were decided by three points or fewer at one point in time this season. With two divisional games and one game between two of the least trusted NFC teams, it will definitely be an […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoNFL Wild Card Weekend: Saturday Betting Preview
The NFL regular season is officially over and the playoffs are set! This year, all of the Wild Card matchups are repeats from the regular season. As a result, we already have previews of how the matchups have gone. However, a lot can change in a year. Just ask the Cowboys as they face a […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoBoom and Bust: Week 18 Fantasy Football Studs and Duds, Including: J.K. Dobbins, Tyreek Hill, Aaron Jones, George Kittle, Evan Engram
I first and foremost want to wish Damar Hamlin the best, and I hope he has a full recovery. The young man (who is the same age as most of us), was devastatingly hurt doing what he loved and performing at the sport’s highest level. This is a game that we all love, and without […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoBoom and Busts: Week 17 Fantasy Football Studs and Duds, Including: Geno Smith, Christian Watson, D.K. Metcalf, Jared Goff, James Conner, DeAndre Hopkins
It’s week 17 and that means most leagues are set up for their fantasy finals. Whether you made your finals or want to join in the DFS fun, I’m here with some Boom and Bust players to help you win. Last week was wild. Weather deterred many fantasy stalwarts such as Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs, […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoCowboys vs. Titans Start 'Em, Sit 'Em; Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott, Dalton Schultz, Hassan Haskins, Noah Brown, Michael Gallup
Semi-final week has come and gone. I hope you all found a way to bring some luck to your fantasy teams over the holidays because fantasy performances were a minefield. With fantasy stalwarts Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs, Justin Herbert, Justin Fields, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, Dalvin Cook, and Rhamondre Stevenson all having brutal weeks, a lot […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoBooms and Busts: Week 16 Fantasy Football Studs and Duds, Including: Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers, Leonard Fournette, CeeDee Lamb
It’s playoff time and it’s time to perfect your picks. We have one of the biggest weeks of the fantasy season coming up this weekend. Oh, and it’s also Christmas. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday break and enjoy time with your family and loved ones. Also, I hope you all stay warm […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoJaguars vs. Jets Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Travis Etienne, Zach Wilson, Zay Jones, Elijah Moore, Trevor Lawrence, Zonovan Knight
The fantasy football playoffs are rolling along for all leagues. I hope you all managed to finesse your way into your league's next round for this season (I know I lost my play-in game and am still recovering from the disappointment). Even if you didn’t make it, I have a Thursday night breakdown for you […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoBooms and Busts: Week 15 Fantasy Football Studs and Duds, Including: Trevor Lawrence, Miles Sanders, Josh Jacobs, Chris Olave
We’re flying through the season here. For the third straight article, I’m going to emphasize the importance of making correct lineup decisions over this stretch. Which, on that note, I hope you didn’t listen to my RB advice last week! Hey, we all get stuff wrong, but if you can’t laugh at yourself, you’re doing […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years ago49ers vs. Seahawks Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Brandon Aiyuk, Kenneth Walker, Geno Smith, George Kittle, Tyler Lockett, Jauan Jennings
Purdy, Purdy, Purdy, Purdayy! Could it be, could it be, that you’re joking with me? There’s a little Kaiser Chiefs song reference from their 2007 song Ruby. It fits all too well, as Brock Purdy had a flawless debut. Now on Thursday, we get to see if he is for real or just joking when […]
Ellis Johnson 2 years agoBooms and Busts: Week 14 Fantasy Football Studs and Duds, Including: D'Andre Swift, Garrett Wilson, Najee Harris, Stefon Diggs, Dak Prescott
Last week was full of big swings and unfortunate misses. From my Boom players of Jimmy Garoppolo and Aaron Jones both getting injured to my bust picks of Saquon Barkley and Justin Jefferson saving their sub 3.5 yards per carry and sub-50-yard performance with touchdowns. It was just one of those weeks. Either way, we […]
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