What a smoke show. Double-L on the day. The Rangers took a while to get going, by the time they did the lead was too much to overcome.
Read More »THE PROGNOSTICATOR: Super Bowl LV
This is as big a game for Leonard Fournette as it is for Tom Brady but for different reasons. Fournette will be the cog that makes the Tampa Bay offense go while Tom Brady will be that proverbial nail.
Read More »THE GREY REPORT: Super Bowl LV
Will Tom Brady add yet another championship to his trophy case or will the legend of Patrick Mahomes add another chapter? Can Tampa Bay slow down the combo of Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce? Will Leonard Fournette keep rolling and ...
Read More »HITTING PAYDIRT: Super Bowl Betting Edition
This number has jumped around all week for Edwards-Helaire to score. It was as high as +230 and as low as +150. The Chiefs are expecting Le'Veon Bell to play and Darrel Williams has been used as the main back, but take the value with CEH here.
Read More »$DPP for DRAFTKINGS & FANDUEL: Super Bowl LV
Looking for a little guidance to help set your DFS fantasy football lineups for the Super Bowl slate? We’re here to help with some value players. We cross reference our projections with DFS salaries to find value plays that can ...
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Conference Championship Weekend
As of this article, he is playing which means we are running with that scenario. The difference between Chad Henne and Patrick Mahomes is well…epic but let us get on with it.
Read More »THE PROGNOSTICATOR: Conference Championship Round
What a Sunday. In the opener, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers will make this a games for the ages. Truly, what a Sunday it will be.
Read More »THE GREY REPORT: Conference Championships
Can Josh Allen take the Bills into Kansas City and takedown the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes or Chad Henne? Will Tom Brady return to the Super Bowl or will Aaron Rodgers and the Packers deliver? David Grey breaks down all the match-ups in this week's Grey Report.
Read More »2021 IDP PLAYOFF RANKINGS: Conference Championship Games
As has been the case the past few years here at Fantasy Sharks, in order to help you in the final quest for fantasy glory this season, I’ll be publishing IDP rankings each week during the 2020-2021 playoffs.
Read More »PLAYOFF PROJECTIONS: Championship Round
Fantasy Football Projections for the Championship Round are available. We'll continue to rank and project through the entirety of the NFL Playoffs.
Read More »DFS: FanDuel Plays of the Week – Championship Round
The Buccaneers have been at their best when they run the ball effectively…the fact that they were able to run the ball for 135 yards against a stout Saints run defense, on the road, is incredibly impressive…
Read More »THE PROGNOSTICATOR: Division Round
Cleveland will keep this game close. The lines makers don't think so, but we all know that the Browns are running well right now, in particular with their terrific rushing game. It's what will help to keep the score a bit closer..
Read More »DFS: FanDuel Plays of the Week–Divisional Round
Michael Thomas continues to be an extreme value here at $7200—don’t overthink it…
Read More »HITTING PAYDIRT: Divisional Playoff Weekend Bets
Adams will be moved around so while Ramsey will cover him the majority of the time, there will be plays where the Packers put him in the slot in an attempt to avoid that shadow. Ramsey covered the slot just 10% of the time this season.
Read More »2021 IDP PLAYOFF RANKINGS: Divisional Round
In recent years, the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs has become known for upsets and unexpected endings and the first round of the 2020 playoffs didn’t disappoint in that regard. There were some games that followed the script—the ...
Read More »THE GREY REPORT: Divisional Round
Will Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs light up the Browns defense or will the Browns shock the world and keep rolling? Can the Ravens slow down Josh Allen and the Bills passing attack? Will the Rams slow down Aaron Rodgers and ...
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Divisional Weekend
This should be an easy New Orleans win but did you know that the hardest thing to do is beat the same NFL team a 3rd time in a season. When all things are equal, you take the team that was 0-2 in the regular season.
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Super Wild Card Weekend
Seven teams return to the playoffs this year. That is one more team than 2019. With a turnover of seven new teams, parity is at 50% because of the extra two teams and that keeps the NFL spicy.
Read More »THE PROGNOSTICATOR: Wildcard Weekend
Washington is going to make this game a LOT closer than many think. So close in fact, that Tampa Bay will feel very fortunate indeed to get out of this game still alive.
Read More »HITTING PAYDIRT: Saturday Wildcard Bets
If Mike Evans sits, Gronk automatically becomes the Bucs' top scoring threat. If the Bucs get to the goal line, there is a good chance that he keeps things in his own hands and sneaks in for a TD.
Read More »DFS: Fanduel Plays of the Week – SUNDAY SLATE
Michael Thomas returning following his IR stint at $6800 is too good to be true…don’t forget how good this guy is and how reliant Drew Brees can be on Thomas in the New Orleans passing game…
Read More »DFS: Fanduel Plays of the Week – SATURDAY SLATE
Jonathan Taylor has continued to excel and take his game to stardom down the stretch—play him…I would also recommend that Nyheim Hines is a very nice value and a bit of a sneaky play here…
Read More »THE PROGNOSTICATOR: Week 17
This game is more about Dallas going to the playoffs than it is about Philadelphia winning. While there are better days ahead for Washington, they will lose a heart-breaker in a "win and in" game that they will ultimately lose.
Read More »SPREADING CHEDDAR: The One Stop Gambling Shop – Week 17
The Buccaneers don't have a lot to play for in Week 17, a win would secure the fifth seed in the NFC but they can't drop any lower than sixth with a loss. The Falcons have looked better in recent weeks, especially after coming within a missed field goal of taking the Chiefs to overtime.
Read More »PODCAST: Week 16 – Putting hardware on the mantle
John Lanfranca touches on all 16 NFL games on Christmas Weekend. Jalen Hurts, John Allen, Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson? A little perspective is given on the 2020 season for managers who were not lucky enough to make their 2020 fantasy championships. Listen in ...
Read More »THE PROGNOSTICATOR: Week 16
Miles Sanders and Jalen Hurts may not rush for hundreds of yards against Dallas, it could end up being hundreds of miles if Philadelphia calls this game well offensively. Dallas however seems to have turned a corner and while they are nowhere near a Dak Prescott led offense, Andy Dalton has finally found just a little bit of mojo.
Read More »SPREADING CHEDDAR: The One Stop Gambling Shop – Week 16
Not only is New England one of the worst offenses when looking at all the statistics, but it doesn’t even pass the eye test. This game will be over as soon as Buffalo gets out to a 14-0 lead. The Buffalo defense is not playing at the elite level it was last year, but it still ranks in the top-half of the league.
Read More »PODCAST : Week 15 – Saturday Night Football & Championship Qualifier
John Lanfranca turns his focus to DFS with the large prize pools on the horizon for the two game Saturday Night slate. Breakdowns of the college football conference championships game. DFS Sunday main slate. Why the Vikings should stop running ...
Read More »THE PROGNOSTICATOR: Week 15
Losers of their last two games, Pittsburgh is unraveling at just the wrong time. The injury bug has reared it's ugly head as Pittsburgh has struggled in spots they used to shine. There's nothing however, like a game against the declawed Bengals to get yourself right.
Read More »HITTING PAYDIRT: Week 15 – Saturday Special
I hate to take players less than even money, but Stefon Diggs is nearly at that price and is owed some touchdowns in the last few games of the year. He has 100 receptions, but just 5 of them for touchdowns.
Read More »SPREADING CHEDDAR: The One Stop Gambling Shop – Week 15
You’ve come to the right place. Whether you like to hedge your fantasy matchups or double down on your favorite team, there will be enough lucrative bets posted here each week to increase your wallet size. I will post my ...
Read More »HITTING PAYDIRT: Week 14
Most Passing Yards (Sunday only) is tempting with Tom Brady at 16/1 - Look for Brady to come out guns blazing after back-to-back losses and to rip the Minnesota young secondary to shreds.
Read More »THE PROGNOSTICATOR: Week 14
It's not that Carolina is all that good, but they're better than Denver right now and that will show. The players on Carolina really like playing with Teddy Bridgewater, he's been very quietly, a very nice addition to the team and the locker room.
Read More »PODCAST : Week 14 – A Crucial Playoff Week for All
John Lanfranca breaks down some on the field ways to avoid shrinking the margin for error as offensive play-caller. Keep Kenyan Drake in your starting lineup vs a stout Giants defense? Tee up Gio Bernard vs the porous Cowboys rush ...
Read More »SPREADING CHEDDAR: The One Stop Gambling Shop – Week 14
With the quarterback carousel and inefficient play from Ezekiel Elliott, it was unlikely that missed field goals would have been the nail in the coffin last week. Andy Dalton can move the offense down the field and the Cowboys get a welcomed matchup against the Bengals.
Read More »HITTING PAYDIRT: Week 13
Welcome back to Hitting Paydirt, a weekly article that looks at the touchdown scorers this week. I have listed touchdown scorers and other value plays. You should not bet the same amount per player and depending on your book, you may also be able to parlay some of these.
Read More »THE PROGNOSTICATOR: Week 13
Very quietly, Minnesota is starting to play some good football. Kirk Cousins has had four weeks of consecutive fantasy point growth and will make it five against Jacksonville.
Read More »SPREADING CHEDDAR: The One Stop Gambling Shop – Week 13
The Detroit defense is the third-worst in the league which is a welcome sign for the Chicago offense. Also, the Chicago defense is ranked in the Top 5 and is likely to be without Kenny Golladay.
Read More »PODCAST: Week 13 – Ramping up for the Playoffs
John Lanfranca gets you ready for a crucial Week 13 as many fantasy managers are still fighting for playoff positioning. What to do with RBs like David Montgomery and Benny Snell Jr.? Consider benching Antonio Gibson vs the Steelers? Stream ...
Read More »THE PROGNOSTICATOR: Week 12
Tom Brady is the Tortoise in our story. He'll be slow, won't be able to throw the ball more than 20-yards downfield but the Tortoise will keep coming. He'll keep grinding one slow plod at a time and while no one expects the Tortoise to beat the Hare, we all know how that story ends.
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