If you want an overlooked way to get ahead of your opponent in the fantasy playoffs, it's a good idea to look towards next week to find defense/special teams (DST) streamers. These DSTs are often widely available on your waiver wire, since your league mates are focused on the week at hand. In this column, […]

We're always looking for league-winners in fantasy football. That is, late-season breakouts that swing the pendulum in your favor, giving you a chance to secure a championship. Recent examples of players who meet the criteria for this term include Brian Thomas Jr., Bucky Irving, and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Do you see a common theme here? […]

We're officially into the holiday season, so it's time to start thinking about the fantasy football playoffs. That means you're diving into the strength of schedule to help set your team up for success. While the trade deadline has passed in most formats, that doesn't mean that there won't be viable waiver wire pickups with […]

It's time for the final week of the regular season. Whether you're fighting for a bye and trying to grab that last playoff spot, it's an important time of year. That's where my Week 14 bold predictions come in. I'm looking for players on the fringe, those who are debatable whether you're starting them or […]

One of the best ways to improve your team for the fantasy playoffs is to look ahead at defense/special teams (DST) streamers for upcoming weeks. These options are usually available on the waiver wire, since your league mates are focused on the current week rather than looking ahead. On this page, we'll break down some […]

I hope that you all had an amazing Thanksgiving, filled with good food and strong performances from your fantasy football teams. It's done now, so we have to look ahead to the Sunday slate. That's where my Week 12 bold predictions can help out. I'm looking for borderline starters or struggling stars who are in […]

It's time for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. Right around Thanksgiving is when things really start to heat up, where every matchup feels like it means a little more. That's where my Week 12 bold predictions come in. I'm targeting a few fringe players who I believe are in a strong position for […]

We've now made it to Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season. Many of you are in must-win situations to stay afloat in the playoff race. In that case, every lineup decision matters. You're looking to make the right move to swing the odds in your favor. That's where my Week 11 bold predictions can […]

We're now in the stretch run of the fantasy football regular season. Whether you're firmly entrenched in a playoff spot at the top of the standings or if you're fighting tooth-and-nail to get into the postseason, it's always a good idea to think about which players you should cut loose. If you're in a tough […]

We're already onto Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season. Some of you are sitting pretty near the top of the standings, gearing up for a playoff run. But most of you are in the thick of the playoff race, fighting for that last seed. Others are in a must-win situation this week. That's where […]

Week 9 is here, which means that the stretch run is fast approaching. If you're 4-4 or worse, you're getting close to must-win territory every week in order to remain in playoff contention. That's where you can use my Week 9 bold predictions to help you set your lineups. Each week, I focus on fringe […]

Week 8 is upon us, so it's time to navigate a tough spot with so many teams on a bye week. Add in injuries, and you may be forced to start a player you wouldn't in normal circumstances. That's where my Week 8 bold predictions will help you. I'm going to focus on fringe starters […]

We're almost at the halfway point of the 2025 NFL season, so there's a chance that many of you are in a virtual must-win situation to stay alive in the playoff race in your fantasy football league. Well, you've come to the right place. On this page, you'll find my Week 7 bold predictions. The […]

It's time for another week of the NFL season, so let's get right into my bold predictions column. This is a piece where I try to pick five players to hit their ceiling. The actionable way to use this article is to help with a start-sit decision. You can also use the player in your […]

Welcome to my weekly bold predictions column, where I attempt to predict spike weeks for five players whom I'm above consensus in fantasy football rankings. I was shut out on my Week 4 bold predictions, but I correctly called a big game for Quinshon Judkins; it's just that he didn't get to 100+ yards (finished […]

It's time for Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season. It's crazy how fast it goes, but you know the saying: it's a sprint, not a marathon! I nailed one of my Week 3 bold predictions (Chris Olave catches 8+ passes), so let's try to hit another in Week 4. With that in mind, find […]

We're onto Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season, so it's a good time to use what we learned in the first couple of weeks to help find our bold predictions. With that said, we have to balance this new information while trying not to overreact to a small sample. My Week 2 bold predictions […]

Can you believe we're already in Week 3? The NFL season always just flies by. We've learned a couple of things so far about who's good and who's not, but it's also important to remember that it's still such a small sample size of games compared to a full season. Last week, I got absolutely […]

We're onto Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, so it's a good time to use what we learned in Week 1 to help find our bold predictions. With that said, we have to balance this new information while trying not to overreact to what we saw. My Week 1 bold predictions worked out well, […]

It's time to move on to Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season with my best bets. You never want to overreact to what you saw in the first week of the year, but you still need to take it into account to inform your picks. Last week, we went 2-2 on this article, winning […]

The NFL season has finally arrived, so it's time to dive right in and provide some bold predictions. These are either notable players who are hitting their ceilings or surprise starts that I'm ranking significantly above consensus. On this page, you'll read about a mix of positions, depending on matchups and projected volume. Read on […]

It's time to kick off the 2025 NFL season with my Week 1 best bets. You always want to approach the first week with caution, as it can be quite unpredictable. Just think back to last season, when the Cincinnati Bengals lost at home against Jacoby Brissett and the New England Patriots. With that in […]

The NFL is finally back, set for another international game in an AFC West between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, live from São Paulo at 8 p.m. ET. There are a few intriguing storylines to consider with this game. Can the Chiefs get back to making explosive plays downfield? How much will […]

Finding a sleeper who significantly exceeds expectations is a great way to strengthen your position as a contender for the fantasy football championship. In this article today, I'll analyze a few fantasy football players available outside of the top-150 picks who can put you over the top this season. These are my later-round fantasy football […]

Zero RB is a draft strategy where you wait until the ~sixth round to select your first running back. The idea here is to stack your wide receiver room, perhaps adding an elite quarterback and/or tight end before taking the most volatile position in fantasy football. From there, you mix in some floor picks with […]

It's time to bring you my favorite column of the year: bold predictions. These are ceiling outcomes of some of my favorite picks in 2025 fantasy football drafts. I'm above consensus on each of the players featured in this article. On this page, you'll find one quarterback, three wide receivers, and one tight end. Read […]

We often hear the term "league-winner" in fantasy football, but what does it mean? Most would describe it as a term for late-round picks that yielded massive profit compared to their ADP. Two good examples of this from last year are Brian Thomas Jr. and Bucky Irving. But I have a bit of a different […]

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We've got a medium-sized slate with 11 games on Monday, so there are plenty of exploitable matchups to target to bring you my best NRFI bets today and bonus bets. The goal is to achieve a profitable result while sticking to reasonable odds, as we aim to minimize our risk in an unpredictable market like […]

We've got a full slate with 15 games on Wednesday, so there are plenty of exploitable matchups to target to bring you my best NRFI bets today and bonus bets. The goal is to achieve a profitable result while sticking to reasonable odds, as we aim to minimize our risk in a volatile market like […]