2022 Breakout Candidate: Gabriel Davis Primed For Huge Year

Fantasy football is a game of probability so logically selecting the players with the highest probability, also known as the players who will score the most points, would be the best strategy. The other primary consideration though is the cost or investment required to draft that player, also known as their average draft position (ADP). […]

They Picked Who?? Teams That Surprised Us in 2022 NFL Draft

There are good surprises and bad surprises. The 2022 NFL Draft did not disappoint in both regards. The New York Jets surprised us by actually making solid choices throughout the draft. Others make picks that were simply puzzling. How will these choices affect our fantasy football season? That is the important question we'll address here. […]

Trey Lance: 2022 Breakout Candidate for Fantasy Football

As we are still months away from the 2022 NFL season kicking off, we must fine-tune our boards, formulate player tiers, and identify possible breakout candidates for the upcoming season. It's not nearly as difficult to pick players early on in drafts, the real work is done in the middle and the end of them […]

How Every Rookie RB Impacts Their Backfield in 2022 Fantasy Football (Round 5-7 Picks & UDFAs)

Each year, we see a handful of incoming rookie RBs finish as an RB2 or better in fantasy football. While the best rookies are typically those who are drafted on Day 2 or earlier (Najee Harris, Jonathan Taylor), there are also some recent examples of Day 3 picks and UDFA RBs who had great rookie […]

Wide Receiver Fallers for Fantasy Football ADPs - Michael Thomas, Kenny Golladay, Robert Woods

I am going to start this column by introducing the idea of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you know what it is about. 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 […]

Quarterback Risers for Fantasy Football - ADP Draft Analysis

I am going to start this column by introducing the concept of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you know what it is about. 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 […]

Is Zero RB a Viable Strategy in 2022?

Maybe the most controversial draft strategy in a redraft league is the idea that you want to wait until the 5th or 6th Round before you draft a running back. This concept gained traction after Shawn Siegele perfected it in 2013 by continuing to hammer the value at wide receiver and grabbing running backs with […]

One-Man Backfields to Target in Fantasy Football Drafts - Running Back Workehorses

We're talking about fantasy football here, and in fantasy, volume is the key to rostering and fielding a winning team. While everything boils down to that concept, seeking volume calls for looking deeper than just the name and reputation of players. Put a great running back in an RBBC backfield and his volume – and […]

FFPC Best-Ball Tournament Playoff Strategy and Stacks - Drafting to Win It All

This is one of the best times to draft for best-ball leagues, especially big tournaments like the FFPC Best Ball Tournament with a $200k prize! Rookies are being overhyped and are still overvalued. A consensus ADP has just started to form into something that will change drastically in a few weeks once training camp and […]

The Deepest Dive - QB Sleepers in 16+ Team Leagues

Can you name every fantasy league you played in last season? Probably not. But can you think of their average structure? The most probable question is yes because most leagues are often comprised of eight to 12 teams with 15 roster spots each and use the now-standard PPR format of scoring. That is not always the […]

DraftKings USFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 9: Daily Fantasy Football Advice

Week 9 of the USFL season is here. The season is quickly nearing its end. The Stallions still lead the league with an 8-0 record and are the clear team to beat at this point, though the Generals are just behind them at 7-1. Those teams should continue to pace the league this week, as […]

Deebo Samuel Doesn't Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was on hand for mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday, but he wasn't in uniform and was running on a side field. Samuel requested a trade this offseason, but the 49ers remain adamant that they have no intentions of sending the star receiver packing. It's good to see the […]

Overvalued Backup Running Backs - Rhamondre Stevenson, Alexander Mattison, Travis Etienne

Who doesn't love to draft a player late and see him blossom into a league winner? That can often be the case with running back handcuffs covering for starters that fall down to injury or enter the season holding out. Drafting a no. 2 running back late, or even getting him from waivers close to […]

49ers Haven't Started Contract Talks With Nick Bosa

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the team hasn't begun contract talks with defensive end Nick Bosa yet. However, Shanahan said that he expects Bosa to remain with the Niners for a long time. Bosa was at the team's facilities on Monday, which is a sign that he'll be present for the […]

Nick Bosa Should Be At Mandatory Minicamp

San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl pass-rusher Nick Bosa was at the team's facilities on Monday, which is a sign that he'll be at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, according to a source. Bosa didn't attend the team's voluntary organized team activities and could be a contract-extension candidate. The 24-year-old's absence at OTA's was expected, and it […]

Deebo Samuel Expected To Attend Mandatory Minicamp

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to attend the team's mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, according to a source. Samuel skipped all of the team's voluntary organized team activities, but it was always the expectation that he'd show up for mandatory minicamp despite requesting a trade this offseason. The 49ers continue to […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Excused From Mandatory Minicamp

The San Francisco 49ers have excused quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) from their mandatory minicamp this week, according to sources. Garoppolo continues to rehab from right shoulder surgery away from the team's facilities as they explore trade options. The 30-year-old is expected to resume throwing this month, at which point interested teams might become a bit […]

How Every Rookie RB Impacts Their Backfield in 2022 Fantasy Football (Round 4 Picks)

Each year we see a handful of incoming rookie RBs finish as a RB2 or better in fantasy football. While the best rookies are typically those who are drafted on Day 2 or earlier (Najee Harris, Jonathan Taylor), there are also some recent examples of Day 3 picks and UDFA RBs who had great rookie […]

DraftKings USFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 8: Daily Fantasy Football Advice

Week 8 of the USFL season is here. This is one of two weeks this season where the teams won't be at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, with the teams instead heading to a different part of the city to play at Legion Field. With just 10 weeks in the USFL season, the playoff battle is […]

Alex Mack Retires After 13 Seasons

Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack has announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after 13 seasons. Mack was the 21st overall pick in 2009 by the Cleveland Browns out of California. He played seven seasons with the Browns and was named to three Pro Bowls before joining the Atlanta Falcons from 2016-20 while […]

Alex Mack Restructures His Contract

San Francisco 49ers center Alex Mack agreed to a restructured contract on Thursday. His base salary will drop from $5 million to $1.12 million this year and $3.35 million to $1.165 million next year, giving the team over $4 million in salary cap space for now. Mack has been considering retirement and may not play […]

49ers Offensive Coaching Overhaul Could Make For A Slow Start

The San Francisco 49ers have had one of the most under-the-radar coaching overhauls this offseason. While head coaching changes tend to get the most attention, the 49ers saw the departure of seven assistant coaches, a group headlined by former offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who is now the Miami Dolphins head coach. As a result, the […]

49ers GM Says Deebo Samuel Will Remain With Team

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch was asked about wide receiver Deebo Samuel's status during Wednesday night's "Dwight Clark Legacy Series" event. Lynch replied, "We haven't traded him, and I'd be a fool to trade him, so yes, Deebo will be part of the 49ers this season." While this certainly doesn't guarantee anything and […]

Elijah Mitchell To Share The Rushing Load In SF?

San Francisco 49ers' second-year running back Elijah Mitchell emerged as the team's lead back last year, leapfrogging third-rounder Trey Sermon. However, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reported that fantasy managers might need to exercise caution with Mitchell due to the team featuring a different lead back in each of head coach Kyle Shanahan's five years leading […]

Projecting the 2022 QB Class in Dynasty

Truly, no position in any sport trumps the value of the quarterback position in football. After all, there is a reason that the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is reserved for quarterbacks; a team, historically, can only go as far as the play of their quarterback allows. Thus, in every NFL Draft, the focus centers around […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Hasn't Been In Contact With New QB Coach

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) remains on the roster. It's been continuously reported that the veteran would be on the move. Yet, after having surgery on his throwing shoulder, interest from other clubs fizzled. There have also been rumblings regarding Trey Lance's lack of progress, which seemed to keep the door open for […]

Brandon Aiyuk Wants To "Maximize" Role

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is hoping to have the best season of his career. "Everyone has personal goals that they want. But I know that comes alongside with everything we want to do as a team. I'm trying to really maximize my spot, my role I have in this offense, and let […]

George Kittle Expected To Miss OTAs

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (calf) is expected to miss all of OTAs. Head coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned that Kittle will likely be shut down until the beginning of training camp. Last season, Kittle missed three weeks with a calf strain and never fully recovered. The 49ers want their three-time Pro Bowl tight […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback ADP Risers: NFL Draft Reaction

In this ongoing series, I've covered ADP risers at running back, wide receiver, and tight end. Now we'll get to the most important position on the field - quarterback. As a quick review, Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can […]

Trey Lance's Finger Is Feeling Good

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (finger) injured his right index finger in a preseason game last year, and although it didn't keep him from playing in the regular season, he admitted it impacted him when he threw the football. Lance said he focused more on getting healthy this offseason than adjusting any of his […]