UDFA Pass Catchers To Watch In Dynasty

One place where fantasy value can be found is in the large crop of players who sign as undrafted free agents. Just because a receiver wasn't taken in the first seven rounds doesn't mean that they aren't good players. Often, very talented players don't hear their names called during the draft, but they'll latch on […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Ready For His Opportunity

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has a large chip on his shoulder after 16 receivers came off the board before him in this year's NFL draft. St. Brown was the 112th overall selection in the fourth round after catching 178 passes in his three-year career at USC. He lined up both outside […]

Early 2021 Breakouts: Tight End

It is never too early to check a crystal ball to see what the future might hold --- especially in fantasy football. Detroit’s T.J. Hockenson had an injury-marred rookie campaign in 2019 that ruined the title hopes of many fantasy general managers, but the former first-round pick rebounded like Dennis Rodman in his sophomore season. […]

Early 2021 Breakouts: Quarterback

While it is early yet - no training camp, no OTAs, no pre-draft trades, is it really ever too early for fantasy predictions? Potential moves involving superstars Deshaun Watson or Aaron Rodgers could definitely shake things up. But for now, don't count the following gentlemen out as quarterbacks who could carry your fantasy team. Change […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Jacksonville Jaguars Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

NFL Draft Winners - Dynasty League Risers

After countless mocks, rampant speculation, and media smokescreens, the 2021 NFL Draft proved unpredictable as ever. Several teams got what they hope is their eventual franchise quarterback. Running backs continue to be devalued while wide receivers flew off the board early and often. The subsequent domino effect on veteran players will shake things up for […]

Daniel Jones Set Up for Success - Will It Work?

Given his status as a surprising top-10 pick in the 2019 NFL draft and a relatively successful rookie season, the 2020 season was seen as a make-or-break year for Daniel Jones for many NFL fans. Unfortunately, Jones (and the Giant’s offense as a whole) struggled to take the next step around the second-year signal-caller. The […]

Penei Sewell To Miss Minicamp After Positive COVID-19 Test

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell, the No. 7 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, will miss rookie minicamp this weekend after he tested positive for COVID-19 last weekend. Sewell is expected to start at right tackle on the Lions offensive line, which has become a strength of this roster, in his rookie season. […]

Surprising Winners from the NFL Draft - Tight End

This wasn’t a particularly strong draft class at the tight end. Out of 259 prospects drafted in the 2021 NFL draft, just 11 of them play the tight end position. There were only five positions that had fewer players taken over the course of seven rounds, and three of those positions were kicker, fullback, and […]

FFPC Early ADP Outlooks: Players To Keep An Eye on

As post NFL Draft participation has ramped up in the Fantasy Football Players Championship, we take an early look at Average Draft Positions. We highlight veterans and rookies who may see some of their values rise and fall going forward. Some of them can be value targets right now, and others may be overdrafted soon. […]

Early FFPC Best Ball Rankings - Superflex Scoring Formats

One of the most compelling formats in fantasy football is the Superflex league, which is truly an unofficial two-quarterback style of play. It is a fun and riveting challenge for the serious fantasy football player. If you are looking to prove yourself against some of the better players you can find or just want to […]

The King's Early 2021 Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings

This is my first set of Best Ball rankings for the 2021 fantasy football season. The full sortable rankings table is viewable at the bottom of this post, after positional analysis. Drafts have already started for those looking ahead early to the 2021 campaign, and these ranks can be a great resource to work from. […]

NFL Draft Reaction - QB ADP Fallers

We've been examining some of the top ADP risers following the outcomes of the 2021 NFL Draft, including a look at RB Risers, WR Risers, TE Risers, and QB Risers. We now shift to the other side of the equation with some declining values. We've already covered WR Fallers and TE Fallers, so now it's time to move to quarterbacks. Low […]

NFL Draft Reaction - TE ADP Fallers

We've been examining some of the top ADP risers following the outcomes of the 2021 NFL Draft, including a look at RB Risers, WR Risers, TE Risers, and QB Risers. We now shift to the other side of the equation with some declining values. We've already covered WR Fallers, so now it's time to move to tight […]

Josh Hill Announces Retirement

Detroit Lions tight end Josh Hill announced his retirement on Thursday, less than two months after he signed with the team as a free agent. Detroit signed veteran Darren Fells as a replacement. The soon-to-be 31-year-old spent his first eight seasons with the New Orleans Saints before being released. His one-year deal was scheduled to […]

Jared Goff Says Offense Features Spread Principles

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff said that he and offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn have been in constant dialogue about the team's evolving playbook. "I think the to describe it, is the way he described it to us, is multiple with spread principles, and I think it's going to have a little bit of what they […]

Jeff Okudah Feeling Better After Surgery

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (groin) is close to 100 percent recovered from groin surgery that ended his disappointing rookie season. With an all new defensive coaching staff in 2021, Okudah is optimistic that he'll turn things around in his sophomore season. The No. 3 overall pick had just one interception and two passes defensed […]

Frank Ragnow Receives Record Extension

The Detroit Lions signed center Frank Ragnow to a four-year contract extension on Thursday that will make him the highest-paid center in the NFL. The deal is worth $13.5 million per season, and he'll also receive $25.5 million fully guaranteed at signing and $42 million in total guarantees. Ragnow is under contract through the 2026 […]

Lions Waive Kerryon Johnson

The Detroit Lions waived running back Kerryon Johnson on Wednesday, according to a source. The former second-round pick was on the outside looking in with the emergence of D'Andre Swift, and the Lions also recently signed Jamaal Williams to their backfield. In addition, Detroit drafted Jermar Jefferson in the seventh round of last week's NFL […]

Darren Fells Visiting With Lions

Free-agent veteran tight end Darren Fells is visiting with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, according to a source. Fells is coming off 11 touchdowns in the last two seasons with the Houston Texans and could return to Detroit, where he played in 2017. The 35-year-old also had 55 receptions on 76 targets for 653 yards […]

Early 2021 Running Back Sleepers

Even with the NFL being a passing league these days, running backs still rule the roost in fantasy football. You cannot win a fantasy football league without a decent pair of high-caliber running backs, and many times you need three above-average backs to win thanks to injuries, bye weeks, COVID outbreaks, and because you can […]

NFL Draft Reaction - QB ADP Risers

I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and get a […]

They Took Who??? The Most Confusing NFL Draft Picks

Every year, the NFL holds a draft, and every year during that draft, 32 NFL teams make decisions that will positively impact the team going forward. But every year, some teams also make decisions that are...confusing. Confounding. Puzzling. Whatever adjective you want to use, teams make decisions that leave us, the outsiders watching the draft, […]

Instant Reaction: 2021 NFL Draft Rounds 4-7 Winners/Losers

The 2021 NFL Draft finished up on Saturday, with the final four rounds taking place. And while those rounds didn't feature the big names like No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence, they did feature a bunch of other names! And many of those names will have an impact on the fantasy football landscape moving forward. […]

Lions Pick Running Back Jermar Jefferson

With the 257th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have selected Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson. Jefferson is arguably one of the top 10 running back prospects in this year's draft, making this a huge steal for the Lions. The issue for Jefferson? This team didn't really need a running back, […]

Lions Draft Amon-Ra St. Brown

With the 112th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have selected USC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Detroit's receiving unit will look a lot different in 2021 with the departure of Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones Jr., so there's definitely room for St. Brown to get some snaps behind Breshad Perriman and […]

Ifeatu Melifonwu Taken By Lions In Third Round

The Detroit Lions selected Syracuse cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu with the No. 101 overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft on Friday night. Melifonwu profiles as a risk/reward prospect that is a press corner with heaps of athleticism and length (6-foot-3, 213 pounds). He's also really explosive on the outside who can […]

Alim McNeill Goes To Detroit In Third Round

The Detroit Lions selected North Carolina State defensive lineman Alim McNeill with the No. 72 overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft on Friday night. McNeill has a devastating first step and great bull rush as an athletic nose tackle. However, he'll need to be coached up at the next level […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft - Day Three (Rounds 4-7)

Below are the results from Days 1 and 2, along with live updates from Day 3 (Rounds 4-7) I have been updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in determining updates. Everything from free agent signings, team releases, new coaching staffs, player workouts, […]

Detroit Lions Draft Penei Sewell

With the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have drafted Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell. The best lineman in this draft, Sewell didn't allow a sack in 2019 before opting out last season. Sewell is just a monstrous blocker who will instantly help protect new Lions quarterback Jared Goff, plus […]