Five Fantasy Football Sleepers Who Will Stay Asleep In 2024
Fantasy football managers hang their helmets on finding sleepers -- and sometimes put too much stock in them. Fantasy footballers talk more about sleepers in August than beach lovers talk about suntan lotion. Forget about which running backs will be workhorses and which will be part of committees. Forget about J.J. McCarthy’s knee surgery or […]
Jets Optimistic Haason Reddick Could Play In Week 1
New York Jets pass rusher Haason Reddick was dealt to the organization from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, but he made it clear he wanted a long-term deal, and the Jets have not signed him to one. This has led to Reddick requesting another trade, but the team is still holding out hope that he […]
Superflex Staff Mock Draft 2024 (Redraft) Review for 2024 Fantasy Football
For decades, the gold standard for fantasy football has been the one-quarterback format. Dating back to the very first fantasy football league started by Benjamin Franklin, our forefathers have devalued the quarterback position by choosing to start just one QB per fantasy team. This was an understandable strategy in fantasy football’s infancy, as electricity was […]
Who Should I Draft? Ja’Marr Chase, Garrett Wilson, Justin Jefferson Fantasy Football Outlooks (2024)
Who doesn’t love the top WRs? This year, we have four absolute stars in the position, including CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tyreek Hill. That's not all of the top talent, though. We also have an elite second tier of players on good offenses, like Garrett Wilson, A.J. Brown, and Amon-Ra St. Brown. […]
Tyler Conklin (TE, NYJ): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~156 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~187 ANALYSIS: Tyler Conklin has remained a comparative afterthought as fantasy managers have selected the first 16 tight ends during Rounds 1-10 of current best ball drafts. However, Conklin is capable of functioning as a TE2 who delivers low-end TE1 output during various weeks of the season. […]
Mike Williams (WR, NYJ): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~127 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~150 ANALYSIS: The oft-injured receiver is getting a fresh start this season with a new team. Still only 29 years old, Williams has a chance to be the WR2 for the New York Jets this season and Aaron Rodgers needs another big target besides Garrett Wilson in […]
Mike Williams To Get Team Reps On Tuesday
New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) will begin doing team reps at training camp practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Robert Saleh. Williams wasn't among some of the names to be put on the Physically Unable to Perform list for the start of the 2024 regular season, giving more hope to the […]
Second-Year Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Risers
In fantasy football, identifying potential breakout stars can give you a powerful edge over your competition. As we look ahead to the 2024 season, several second-year wide receivers are destined to make a notable impact. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Demario Douglas, and Zay Flowers are three names every fantasy manager should have on their radar. These players […]
Top Candidates to Dethrone Bijan Robinson as the RB1 in Dynasty Fantasy Football
Heading into the 2024 NFL season, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is the consensus No. 1 dynasty running back after a rookie season that saw him finish with 1,463 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns. But anything can happen in the NFL. Injuries can derail a player's trajectory, or a player could just fail to […]
"My Guys" For 2024 Fantasy Football - Thunder Dan's Favorite Draft Picks
The preseason is over and now we have about 10 more days to wait for the start of the regular season. The number of fantasy drafts is increasing by the day and the anticipation for the 2024 fantasy football season is reaching a fever pitch. This article will be another installment of the "My Guys" […]
Braelon Allen (RB, NYJ): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~172 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~198 ANALYSIS: If you have room for handcuffs then Allen is the one to draft. His preseason showing went well with 54 yards on nine carries as the clear No. 2 over Israel Abanikanda and the rest behind Breece Hall. He also demonstrated his pass-blocking skills and […]
Christian Watson (WR, GB): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~82 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~103 ANALYSIS: Christian Watson broke out in his last eight games with Aaron Rodgers, putting up 584 total yards and eight touchdowns. He finished as the overall WR4 (standard format) during that span. He was one of the most sought-after dynasty WRs heading into the 2023 season but […]
When Should I Draft Kimani Vidal? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
The Chargers selected Kimani Vidal in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and he appears to have earned himself a spot on the 53-man roster after being held out of their final preseason game. Vidal is a talented RB prospect with plenty of college production at Troy. Vidal is lodged in at RB3 […]
When Should I Draft Davante Adams? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
Davante Adams is arguably the best wide receiver of this past decade. He is preparing to etch his name in history this season as one of the league's select few to catch 100 career touchdowns. 10 players have achieved this mark and he currently sits at 95 throughout his 10-year career. At 31 years old, […]
Discounted Fantasy Football Rookies: Late-Round Draft Targets Include Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas Jr., Ja'Lynn Polk, more
Rookie fever often sweeps through fantasy football drafts, with many managers eager to land the next big star. However, the buzz around top-tier rookies usually drives their draft cost to sky-high levels, leaving value-seeking drafters in the cold. But for savvy managers, there are plenty of opportunities to grab discounted rookies who can make a […]
Finding Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Vacated Air Yards
Every NFL team called more pass plays than runs in 2023. Even the Baltimore Ravens, who won games by an average of 11 points and roster the most elusive quarterback in the league. For fantasy football, this provides us with a unique look at vacated air yards and targets from the year prior. Did a […]
Joshua Palmer (WR, LAC): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~125 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~158 ANALYSIS: Josh Palmer was the third option in Los Angeles the last few seasons, but with the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams to Chicago and New York, respectively, Palmer could emerge as the WR1 for the Chargers this season, yet he's been drafted extremely […]
Top Rebound Candidates for 2024 Fantasy Football
The NFL can be a strange game. Players can perform one year and then fall victim to injury or situation and fall short of expectations the next year. In this article, we’ll take a look at four players who could rebound in 2024. But what exactly constitutes a rebound candidate? This article could focus on […]
Nico Collins (WR, HOU): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~15 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~30 ANALYSIS: Our award-winning expert ranker Nick Mariano has Nico Collins ranked as one of the best values in terms of early-round receivers. Collins is being taken later than Chris Olave, Davante Adams, and Drake London despite finishing ahead of all three last season in fantasy points […]
Ladd McConkey (WR, LAC): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~122 ANALYSIS: While you've probably heard tons of off-season industry chatter about Ladd McConkey this summer, there's a good chance he could slip through the cracks with casuals. After snagging 58 catches for 762 yards and seven TDs as a redshirt sophomore at Georgia in 2022, McConkey […]
NFL Backup Quarterback Power Rankings from 1-32
No position in football matters more than the quarterback does. Since that's the case, it creates a sizable gap between the starters and backups across the league. Teams can have multiple high-end players at pretty much every position, but not at QB. Every NFL team enters the season hoping to never have to turn to […]
Will Nick Chubb Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) suffered a gruesome knee injury during a Monday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season. Chubb was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game and, subsequently, the remainder of the season. Chubb remains on the Browns' roster ahead […]
Dark Horse Contenders To Finish as the Fantasy Football RB1 (2024)
Finding an elite running back has been the goal of fantasy football for many years, but it's been getting tougher each year with the running back position being devalued league-wide and many teams using committees of two or even three backs to handle the work. While the odds of Christian McCaffrey repeating as the RB1 […]
Fantasy Football Players Your Home League Doesn't Know About
As we head into the heart of fantasy football draft season, most of us are probably juggling multiple drafts for a plethora of leagues. From dynasty to best ball to Superflex, there's a fantasy football format for almost anyone. Through the magic of technology, we have no trouble finding leagues full of folks with the same […]
How to Approach Superflex Fantasy Football Drafts in 2024
Jumping into a Superflex fantasy football draft? Brace yourself; it's a whole different ballgame. In Superflex, quarterbacks get snatched up faster than free nachos at a tailgate, with anywhere from six to eight QBs often disappearing in the first round. This creates a mad scramble and skyrockets their value due to the simple laws of […]
Where To Target Each Position in Fantasy Football - Draft Playbook for 2024
If you are new to fantasy football, then you may have heard the terms hero running back, zero running back, heavy at wide receiver, wait at quarterback, etc. These are all various fantasy draft strategies. Every strategy is valid, but your favorite strategy should depend on your style of play. Each draft strategy comes with […]
Fantasy Football Draft Targets - Wide Receivers To Bounce Back in 2024
The wide receiver position has taken over the first round of fantasy drafts. Despite Christian McCaffrey going first overall in most leagues this year, a whopping eight wide receivers have an ADP inside the top 13 in drafts this year (CeeDee Lamb, Tyreek Hill, Ja'Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Justin Jefferson A.J. Brown, Puka Nacua, […]
Ryan Kirksey's Bold Predictions for 2024 Fantasy Football
It's Bold Predictions SZN in the fantasy football world as we approach the 2024 season. Everywhere you turn, there is another hot take on social media or a new piece of content blasting out hot takes on who will be the next Puka Nacua or Sam LaPorta. Just what is a bold prediction, exactly? Is […]
Nick Mariano's "My Guys" For The 2024 Fantasy Football Season
The preseason has started, and fantasy football drafts are firing on all cylinders. Perhaps you've been with me in the best ball streets, but now big seasonal home leagues are revving up. It is time to finalize your prep and get those draft boards ready for action. Fantasy managers often identify which players to target […]
Third-Year Fantasy Football Breakouts for 2024 - Zamir White, George Pickens, Drake London, more
It’s never too early to plan for the upcoming fantasy football season. One of the best ways to get a jump on your league mates is correctly identifying which players are set up for third-year breakout seasons. Nailing a breakout pick can mean hoisting your championship belt in the air as you look down upon […]