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I know a good number of fantasy drafts have already taken place. But, I also know a good number of drafts will take place over the next few weeks – this article is for you guys. While things may change between now and the start of the season, here are Read more
A couple of years ago I served up statistical reasons why the majority of rookies are not to be trusted in redraft leagues. The analogy was made that with main-course veterans available to draft, why would anyone pony up to the rookie salad bar? In most cases, rookies will just Read more
We’re barely into June and RB Todd Gurley has become a fantasy pariah. In just 3 months, his redraft value has gone from a top 5 overall pick in early March down to a late first round pick in early June. Recent reports are not very encouraging regarding his knee Read more
A serious fantasy owner will agonize over various statistics. Even seemingly irrelevant data is fair game if it connects to the player at hand. Conversely some owners may turn a blind eye to certain statistics, particularly if they are negative. For example, fumbles lost and interception categories might be dismissed Read more
Rank Team Avg Rank 1 KC 13.9 2 OAK 14 3 GB 14.3 4 DET 14.7 5 DEN 14.9 6 LAC 15 7 NYG 15.2 8 MIN 15.3 9 CHI 15.4 9 TEN 15.4 11 DAL 15.5 11 HOU 15.5 11 PHI 15.5 14 ATL 15.6 14 IND 15.6 16 Read more
When it comes to orphans, there are a plethora of iconic literary and pop culture examples. Tops on the orphan list is Cinderella. Her name is also synonymous with every sporting underdog as an overused cliché. Making my list would also include the unfortunate events of the Baudelaire children, wedding Read more
Have you ever been frustrated by a fantasy running back? Most fantasy owners have been. Unfulfilled hope in a top-tier running back can leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Speaking of bitter taste… when you were in school, you probably saw a diagram in science class that showed the Read more
Before we go into the coaching changes for 2019, I wanted to talk about yesterday. Just to be clear, I’m not referring to the day that was 24-hours ago, or even an ambiguous timeframe that was prior to this moment. I am speaking about the 1965 Beatles’ song “Yesterday.” Speaking Read more
In lieu of a week 13 streamers list that I would assume many places are already doing, I am going to tell you who to go out and grab for next week’s streamers. Once you reach the playoffs you really need to assess your bench. Ask yourself a few questions. Read more
If you care enough about streamers this week you are either battling for a playoff spot or a bye. What’s important is at least you are playing for something this week, right? Fortunately there are some solid options at quarterback, tight end, and defense for week 13 if you need them. Read more
The trading deadline is here for many of us. Typically those wanting to make trades are the ones you are battling with for a playoff spot. It is one thing to make a deal in week 5 when everything is wide open, but when it is week 12 and four Read more
It is getting to that point in the season where it’s about roster construction. Handcuffing is a thing, schedules matter, and depth is borderline useless. If I am looking at a locked in playoff spot I am trying to trade for a great 1-2 RB punch and buying cheap WR3 Read more
I mentioned it before that sometimes struggling teams need to take a loss in order to keep the season alive, but that doesn’t mean taking any deal. This past week in one of my leagues I needed to shop players on bye to keep hope alive. With Ertz and David Read more
Hanging on by a thread? Throw something at the wall and hope it sticks. It sucks when you get to that point in the season, but it happens. More often than not those last-ditch trade offers don’t turn your season around, but what more do you have to lose. Throw Read more
We are past the midway point in most fantasy leagues as we head into week 8. There are basically two spots to be in. You are either looking good for a playoff spot and can plan ahead. At 5-2 or better you don’t need a lot in the next few weeks to Read more
Sometimes getting off to a hot starts can be a bad thing. You are off to a 3-1 or 4-0 start – why change things if you are doing so well, right? Sometimes the adversity of being 2-2 or worse in the early goings provide teams with a reason to Read more
We are starting to hit “losing trades” season – the time of year where bad teams have to settle and make a deal because they need to avoid bye weeks. Maybe they will take a hit to give up Michael Thomas because they need a win this week. This is going Read more
One-fourth of most fantasy seasons are over – about a third of the fantasy regular season. So what are we doing on the trade market? We need to be ok holding onto some underperforming assets. If you are 0-4, unless you are a top scorer and getting a ton of Read more
Through three weeks I am on both sides of the spectrum. I have leagues where I am 3-0 and hunting for buy-low targets from struggling owners. Then I have a league where I am 0-3 and I am that struggling owner. All I can do is preach patience, but I Read more
Two data points – meaning we now have two reasons to panic or two reasons to be happy. The week-one issues do tend to incite panic, but a second week of bad production this early with a potential 0-2 team and we begin second guessing ourselves. “Let me dump this Read more
