Here are the complete auction draft results from the recent FanEx Auction Draft, a league comprised of various fantasy football industry veterans. To no ones surprise, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor attracted the highest bid of $49. This was ...
Read More »KEEPING AHEAD: Draft Day Personalities
So why is the 4th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft appearing here? Because the Jaguars just cut him. Not traded him. Not locked into intense contract negotiations. Straight. Up. Released. Him.
Read More »KEEPING AHEAD: Keeper League Prospecting in 2020
In his final seven games as a rookie, Slayton absolutely exploded, nabbing 31 catches for 467 yards and five touchdowns. These are hard numbers to ignore, and left simply with that, and the budding relationship with Daniel Jones, and you have enough of a reason to invest in him long term.
Read More »FANEX: Auction Draft Results
FanEx is the first expert’s league ever created, back in the very early days of fantasy before there was a Google or even an AOL! It was born out of the fantasy football news group that pre-dated websites and as ...
Read More »TAKING THE PLUNGE: How to Maneuver an Auction Draft – Part 2
Players will go for unexpected prices due to different opinions on their value and the dynamics of the draft - mucking up your plan - so it's extremely important to be flexible.
Read More »TAKING THE PLUNGE: How To Maneuver An Auction Draft
Doing your first auction draft is kind of like the first time you jumped into the deep end of the pool. You've heard about it, everyone who's done it seems to really like it - but then you look at this intimidating thing with suspicion and doubt and think "ya know, I was just fine in the shallow end. Why go over there?"
Read More »AUCTION STRATEGY: How to Win Your Draft
With all the preseason injuries and impending roster cuts, hopefully you’ve waited to draft until as late as possible. Those who think snake drafts are the best leagues have probably never done an auction. In an auction, you can have ...
Read More »REDRAFT BARGAIN CLOSEOUT: Zero-percent down and low interest!
Whether you decided to wait on a position, you got caught in a run in a snake draft, or spent all your money in an auction, you may find yourself playing a little catch up at the end of a ...
Read More »LEAGUE TIPS: Drafts, Deviations, Scoring and Styles
Football is upon us and joy spreads throughout the land. So you are picking (or fighting over) your draft date and setting up this year’s league. Maybe you have your format down and you are ready to roll, but here ...
Read More »Grinders and Gambles: Wide Receivers
For many of us football has started again as dynasty leagues open their wires and prepare for their drafts. Over the next few weeks many leagues will have players cut to free up roster room and league owners replaced as ...
Read More »Delightful Tips, Dastardly Tricks, and Dangerous Traps: An Introduction to Auction Tactics
You have decided to enter the wonderful world of auction drafts. You have hopefully familiarized yourself with how auctions work and have read this great auction strategy article. Now that you’ve got the basics down I’m going to address manipulating ...
Read More »Slow Auction: The Basics
So you finally decided to try an auction.. There are two primary types of auctions, slow and live. In this article I will be covering the “slow auction.” I will be focusing on auctions hosted by MyFantasyLeague.com and the tips ...
Read More »Depth Finder: 2014 RB NFL Draft Class
This year's rookie running backs may not be the flashiest, but each will find their time to shine in the new era of RBBC and backfield rotation.
Read More »What to do with Josh Gordon?
While most leagues are still a couple of months away from drafting, a few die-hard leagues will begin their draft before the fate of Josh Gordon is determined. What do you do with him? Avoid him? Draft him? And if so, where?
Read More »Fantasy Forecast (r): How to be a Successful Fantasy Football Commissioner
In this edition of Fantasy Forecast(r), John Georgopoulos addresses an often overlooked aspect of fantasy football: What makes for a great commissioner?
Read More »Fantasy Forecast(R): The Risks of Drafting
After all the number-crunching and algorithm writing is done, you still have to go out and draft your team. Senior writer John Georgopoulos clues you in on the various risks and pitfalls to avoid in order to be successful.
Read More »Fantasy Forecast(R): Kickers and Defenses Don’t Matter
How often have you heard fantasy football “experts” tell you to never draft a kicker or defense/special teams prior to the end of your draft? Well... the “experts” finally got one right...
Read More »Fantasy Forecast(R): Workhorses, Racehorses and Stockhorses
Running back may be the most scrutinized position in fantasy football, and there’s no shortage of analysis and “experts” to help you decide which running back is in line for a strong season. But have you considered studying the runners through equine-tinted glasses?
Read More »Fantasy Forecast: Consistency Rankings
When it comes to most leagues, it’s not just how
many points a player puts up each week —
it’s also a matter of the
way he puts them up. In this article, find out why
consistency matters.
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Fantasy Forecast: Bounce-Back Candidates for 2013
More often than not, fantasy success hinges on players that are coming off poor seasons. Hopefully you can find players that are primed for a bounce-back (and not at the start of a permanent downward spiral). Here’s a list of bounce-back candidates for the 2013 season ...
Read More »Fantasy Forecast: The Real Curse of 370
Last season, I practically begged my readers to take Maurice Jones-Drew off their draft lists, suggesting that he might not even make it through the full season ... and once again, Mighty Max was proven correct. Do you have the top pick in your draft and plan on taking Adrian Peterson or Arian Foster? You better think again.
Read More »Buyer Beware – Jamaal Charles
Jamaal Charles may be too risky of a pick to be the foundation of your fantasy football team. If you are drafting in the early-to-mid first round, you might want to consider safer options for this upcoming season. Here’s why.
Read More »How 30-Somethings Can Lead You to a Fantasy Championship
Drafting players over the age of 30 is like adopting a mature pet — they’re no longer cute and fuzzy and new, and they probably won’t last much longer. But they can improve your quality of life tremendously and will love you forever for welcoming them into your home.
Read More »Muhammad Wilkerson Climbs the Fantasy Ladder
While New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is running with the bulls, opposing quarterbacks will be running for cover in 2013. Enter Muhammad Wilkerson as the primary beneficiary of Ryan’s make-or-break year. This is good news for those playing in Individual Defensive Player (IDP) leagues.
Read More »3 Ex-Alabama Ground Pounding Bullies!
Come inside as I breakdown the three ex-Alabama Ground-Pounding Bullies!
Read More »Why LB Sean Lee Can Lead Your Defense
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee may or may not be the best-kept secret in your fantasy league. But if he is, you are going to look like a fantasy genius by year’s end. Let’s take a look inside the numbers and break down Lee and his fantasy value for the upcoming year.
Read More »Baltimore Ravens Defense: Go For It, Or Punt?
The Baltimore Ravens defense…go for it, or punt?
Read More »Two High-Flyin’ Sleepers to Help Win Your League!
Two High-Flying Sleepers to Help Win Your League!
Read More »Fantasy Intelligence Report: Gates Special & Auction Tiers
Will Antonio Gates return to the top of the tight end world in 2012? Which play can and will take him back there? Do you have an auction strategy? Do you want one? The Intelligence Report is here to answer all these questions and more.
Read More »Fantasy Tiers: Tight Ends
The Carolina Panthers produced the third-most fantasy points from the tight end position in 2011. Now that Jeremy Shockey has departed, Greg Olsen has legitimate sleeper status written all over him.
Read More »Fantasy Tiers: Wide Receivers
Roddy White has yet to miss a game in his professional career. In the past five seasons, he has averaged 1,284 yards and 8 1/2 touchdowns per season. The rumored role increase for Julio Jones is the only reason he is not in Tier 1 this year, but he is as safe as wide receivers come these days.
Read More »Fantasy Tiers: Running Backs
Maurice Jones-Drew belongs in Tier 1, period. Contrary to popular belief, Jones-Drew is not injury prone and has only missed three games in his six-year career. He averages 4.6 yards per carry and more than 45 receptions every year. He doesn’t score enough touchdowns you say? Ray Rice only scored four more last year!
Read More »Four Notable Changes That May Affect Your Draft
There were numerous moves that were made during the offseason that will not only affect NFL teams, but also the fantasy layout as well. The most notable being the changing of the guard in Indianapolis, with the Colts parting ways with Peyton Manning and drafting Stanford phenom Andrew Luck. Within a few weeks of Manning’s release, the Denver Broncos offered the future Hall-of-Famer with an offer he simply couldn’t refuse. However, there were four other notable changes between the post-Super Bowl festivities up to now. Here are the other four that will will possibly affect your thought process leading up to your draft.
Read More »A 12 STEP PROGRAM: Live Auction Draft Made Easy
Live auction drafts seem like a lot of work. You need a place. You need to organize the owners of your league. You need to know a little math. You’re on the fence whether you want to do all that work while you still have a good thing working for you. You’ve discussed it with your league owners. You think you’re ready to take that plunge. Still contemplating whether you’re crazy for doing so. Presenting “A 12-Step Program: Live Auction Draft Made Easy!”
Read More »To Be Commissioner or Not To Be Commissioner? That Is The Question!
Will you have enough owners? Do you have to find new owners? Will the owners pay on time? Does the league want to make any changes to the rules? When should we have the draft so everyone can be present? Once you’ve built a consistent league, these questions become much easier to address. If you’re fortunate, it may only take a couple of seasons.
Read More »Good Call/Bad Call: Week 8
Start Matt Hasselbeck and John Beck? Sit Ryan Fitzpatrick and Matt Schaub? Find out what other calls I’ve made in this week’s Good Call/Bad Call.
Read More »Fantasy Intelligence Report: Chris Johnson Update, Wide Receiver Breakouts, and SOFA So Good
Will Chris Johnson be ready for the season opener, and should you draft him? Is there a new Super Mario about to jump over opposing defenses? And how did I fare in a recent expert auction draft? Find out the answers to these questions and more. The Fantasy Intelligence Report is back again, and it’s running as strong as a Mack truck.
Read More »2011 Strength of Schedule Analysis
You can never have too many pieces of data for your fantasy draft, but it is important to use each correctly and not overanalyze. The strength of schedule analysis is a tool that can be quite valuable if used properly. You should not solely base your draft on a player’s strength of schedule and bypass a much better player due solely to schedule strength, especially when you consider these numbers are based on last season and things change from year-to-year. I doubt you would want to pass on Aaron Rodgers because he faces the third toughest schedule against the pass this season. But utilizing strength of schedule certainly has its use. A detailed breakdown of the 2011 strength of schedule broken down all the way to the passing and running games.
Read More »Fantasy Football – Snake or Auction Draft
“Where are you picking?” It is the most common question leading up to draft day. What if I told you that your answer could be, “Anywhere and everywhere I want!” Do you think having Adrian Peterson and Chris Johnson starting in your backfield is an impossible scenario? Looking for a way to take your football league to the next level? With an auction draft all of these dreams can become a reality.
Read More »Ultimate Keeper League – Take the Ultimate Step
Ready to take the next step from an annual standard draft to a keeper league or dynasty league? Maybe your keeper or dynasty league just isn't working the way you thought it would. Maybe Ultimate Keeper Draft is just what you've been looking for!
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