Best Ball Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts (Tiers 1-3) - July Updates
Many of you have been assembling rosters in best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. You are also dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we rapidly approach the regular season. Enthusiasm for the best ball […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets And Avoids - NFC West Breakdowns For Deebo Samuel, Tyler Lockett, James Conner, more
The NFC West marks our final entry in this series, and it’s a good one. Much like the AFC West, this division offers plenty of fantasy football goodness. There are plenty of high-value players to target, and just a few you should be avoiding. The 49ers and Seahawks offer fantasy managers plenty of excellent fantasy […]
Best Ball Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts (Tiers 1-3) - July Updates
Many of you have been assembling rosters in best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. You are also dedicating your efforts toward draft preparation and roster construction as we rapidly approach the regular season. Enthusiasm for the best ball […]
It's Been How Long? Longest NFL Championship Droughts
In our last article on this subject, we covered five former Super Bowl-winning teams that fell off and have not won the Lombardi trophy since, but some teams have had to wait even longer than that. Before the AFL-NFL merger in 1966, the Super Bowl didn't exist, and teams had to compete for the NFL/AFL […]
Rams Sign Nikola Kalinic
The Los Angeles Rams signed free-agent tight end Nikola Kalinic to an undisclosed deal over the weekend. Kalinic spent the 2022 campaign with the Indianapolis Colts, where he played some special teams in parts of seven games (two starts). He returned one kickoff for 15 yards and mostly bounced from the active roster to the […]
Will the Rams trade Matthew Stafford? Fantasy Football Outlook
After getting traded by the Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford won the Super Bowl in his first season with the Los Angeles Rams. However, the season following the Super Bowl run didn't go according to plan for the Rams and Stafford. They finished the season with a poor record of 5-12, and the veteran quarterback missed […]
Will Adam Thielen Have A Significant Role In The Panthers Offense? Fantasy Football Outlook
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen had an excellent career with the Minnesota Vikings and will now be tasked with helping 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young get acclimated to the NFL. The 32-year-old wide receiver may be past his prime, but he should have a chance to lead the team in targets. However, […]
Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For July Including Kyler Murray, Dameon Pierce, Dalton Kincaid, Mike Williams
For some, we are rapidly approaching the official start of fantasy football season. For dynasty enthusiasts, it's always fantasy football season. Nonetheless, the upcoming weeks are exciting for all fantasy gamers as we begin to draft or look to improve our dynasty lineups. Because of this, it's not uncommon to find that older players with […]
2023 Fantasy Football RBs To Prioritize In PPR, But Fade In Standard Leagues
Some people play in standard (non-PPR) fantasy football leagues, some play in half-PPR leagues, and some play in full-PPR leagues. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, but what's more important is identifying the players who best fit each type of league. Some running backs are rarely targeted. Take J.K. Dobbins, Isiah Pacheco, and Rashaad […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets And Avoids- NFC South Breakdowns For Kyle Pitts, Alvin Kamara, Rachaad White, more
Much like the AFC South, the NFC South lacks fantasy football power. Most of these teams are going through rebuilds, so fantasy managers have been skeptical about investing in most players in this division. Unfortunately, due to a lack of talent, there are not a lot of players to target. However, there are a few […]
Way Too Early 2024 NFL Mock Draft
What can I say? Some of us are simply draft junkies. While it's inevitable that this NFL mock draft will look very different 11-plus months from now, if you want a little sneak peek at some of the top players for 2024, you've come to the right place. According to most scouts, the 2024 draft […]
Rams Tried To Trade Matthew Stafford
The Los Angeles Rams "tried to trade" quarterback Matthew Stafford this offseason, according to Michael Lombardi on the Pat McAfee Show. "Before his option bonus was kicking in the Rams attempted with a lot of effort to move Matthew Stafford. Any team could've had him," Lombardi said. While the Rams may have attempted to trade […]
NFL Coaching Matters: NFC West 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. […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets And Avoids - AFC South Breakdowns For Dameon Pierce, Calvin Ridley, Anthony Richardson, more
I discussed with my editors the possibility of skipping the AFC and NFC South articles as a protest against the expected poor performance of the eight clubs in these divisions. Well, except for you, Jacksonville. We think you'll probably be good, but to be fair, you’ve let us down in the past. Anyways, they said […]
Is Travis Kelce A Top-Five Overall Pick In 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts? Fantasy Football Outlook
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been a fantasy football superstar over the past seven seasons. During that span, he has finished as the highest-scoring tight end six times (2016-2020) and as the TE2 in 2021 behind Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews. Kelce should be a high pick again in fantasy football […]
Who Is The No. 1 Overall Pick For 2023 Fantasy Football? Making The Case For Ja'Marr Chase
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Chase had an outstanding college career, totaling 107 receptions for 2,093 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns in two years at LSU. While the former LSU star skipped the 2020 season, he didn't miss a beat in his rookie season. […]
2023 Fantasy Football Burning Questions: Running Backs
Running backs no longer purely dominate the first round of fantasy football drafts. The Zero RB theory has gained increased popularity among players in recent seasons. Stock up on more durable and dependable skill-position players, say the backers of that approach. Yet, there are also still many fans of the Zero WR strategy, and others […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets And Avoids- NFC North Breakdowns For Cole Kmet, David Montgomery, Aaron Jones, more
Welcome to the second entry in this series where, using Yahoo's half-PPR ADP, we identify players from each team that fantasy managers should target or avoid based on their current price. The first entry, which focused on teams in the AFC North, can be found here. Today, we will focus on the NFC North. When […]
Surprising Winners from the NFL Draft - Running Backs
Job security. Every NFL player wants it, but very few have it. This past draft, many running backs heard their name called, officially transitioning from the ranks of college football to the pros. Many of these backs became depth options or special teamers, some will compete for backup roles, and a select couple could even […]
The Best Fantasy Football Dynasty Player For Each NFC Team
There is no secret to building an elite dynasty team in fantasy football. Sometimes you need a lucky break or two. However, identifying the top player on every NFL team is critical to success. Similarly, fantasy managers must know which players to trade away before their fantasy value tanks. Superflex leagues have become extremely popular […]
Who Is The No. 1 Overall Pick For 2023 Fantasy Football? Making The Case For Cooper Kupp
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He had 428 receptions for 6,464 receiving yards and 73 touchdowns during his four years at Eastern Washington. Furthermore, Kupp had at least 16 receiving touchdowns every year of his college career. The former Eastern Washington star was productive […]
Scott Fish Bowl 13 Draft Strategy Guide
As the clock ticks down to the much-anticipated Scott Fish Bowl 13, fans, celebrities, and even some well-known faces from across the fantasy football realm are dotting their i's and crossing their t's on their final draft strategies. Amid the excitement, it's crucial to recall the core reason behind everyone's participation: it's about helping charities […]
Baker Mayfield 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook
QB Baker Mayfield has not done himself, his NFL teams, or his fantasy football managers any favors over the past couple of years. Mayfield is now on his fourth team in three seasons. His fantasy prospects have significantly diminished since he entered the league as the No. 1 overall pick out of Oklahoma in 2018. […]
Wide Receiver Risers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis Before Training Camps
Ah, our old friend, ADP. Average Draft Position indicates the mean position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. Consider it the price you must pay to get a player on your team. A high ADP (meaning a low-numbered ADP) signals a player is going off draft boards early. And thus, […]
2023 Free Agent Moves And Trades That Will Increase Fantasy Football Value
It has been an exciting offseason for NFL free agent moves. There have been controversies over the franchise tag, record-setting contracts, trades, and big names changing teams. Which free agent moves have put players in better situations for 2023? Free agent signings will be the main focus of this article, but there are a couple […]
2023 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate: Brandon Aiyuk
We have advanced rapidly through the offseason while moving beyond free agency, the NFL Draft, OTAs, and mandatory mini-camps. The arrival of July signals an imminent launch of training camps, which will intensify interest in strategizing upcoming drafts and building rosters in redraft leagues, This will also supply an additional incentive for many of you […]
Stock Up, Stock Down: Fantasy Football Outlooks For Every NFL Quarterback
As we head into the 2023 NFL season, there are many questions about which quarterbacks will make a big jump, who is on the hot seat, and how old quarterbacks will look in new homes. The pressure is on Justin Fields and Lamar Jackson to show they can win games with their arms. Time is […]
Ahkello Witherspoon Signs With Rams
Free-agent cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon signed an undisclosed deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, according to a source. Witherspoon is a big corner at 6-foot-2, 208 pounds, but he's been very productive in his career. In 13 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the last two years, he's recorded 31 solo tackles, four interceptions […]
Puka Nacua Has Picked Up The Offense Quickly
Los Angeles Rams rookie fifth-round wide receiver Puka Nacua earned steady praise from head coach Sean McVay, quarterback Matthew Stafford and fellow receiver Cooper Kupp during offseason workouts. The BYU product seems to have picked up the offense quickly and has a knack for getting open, which bodes well for him carving out a role […]
Early Fantasy Football Rankings for FFPC Leagues - Tight End Premium Scoring (2023)
When you join high-stakes fantasy football leagues, the competition is always intense. Those who participate in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) seasonal leagues also have the added challenge of an additional scoring twist: Tight End Premium Scoring. In FFPC leagues, tight ends are awarded 1.5 points per reception. Such a unique scoring format demands […]