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Dan Fornek

494 articles

Dan Fornek is a fantasy football analyst at RotoBaller, a multi-award-winning fantasy sports media company. He has been playing fantasy football for over 20 years across a wide variety of formats, including redraft, keeper, dynasty, IDP, and best ball leagues. Dan began writing fantasy football content in 2018 with TFFGurus and later joined RotoBaller in 2020. He has since contributed to several respected fantasy outlets, including FTN Fantasy, PlayerProfiler, and PFSN, while also gaining experience in video and podcast content. His football expertise is rooted in both playing and coaching experience. Dan was a three-year letter winner and two-year starting guard at the University of Dayton, where he earned all-conference honors while helping lead teams that went 28-6 during his time as a contributor and starter. Following college, Dan spent more than 10 years coaching high school football at the 8A level in Illinois and the 6A level in Indiana. During that time, he coached multiple position groups, including linebackers, offensive line, tight ends, wide receivers, and running backs, while mentoring several players who advanced to the collegiate and NFL levels. Dan’s background as both a player and coach allows him to break down game film, player usage, and football analytics with a detailed and practical perspective. He is also an avid NFL Draft enthusiast who enjoys evaluating incoming talent and long-term player development. Follow Dan on X (formerly known as Twitter) @fornekdf.

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Mike Evans - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When Will Mike Evans Return?

The wide receiver position has been ravaged by injuries in fantasy football this season. One player who has felt the effects of those injuries is Mike Evans. Evans has suffered through two different injuries this season that have cost him multiple games. Fantasy managers drafted him expecting consistent production from one of the best wide […]


Kyler Murray - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers

Week 9 was not a banner week for fantasy quarterbacks. Just 10 players scored 20+ fantasy points. Only three had more than 25.0 points. The position struggled through injuries and a massive six teams on bye. Four teams are on bye, three of which have fantasy-relevant quarterbacks. Fantasy managers who have tried to be patient […]


Tyjae Spears - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes

Week 9 will offer a minor reprieve from bye weeks, as the number of teams will decrease from six to four. Unfortunately, three of those teams (Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New York Jets) have players who we have come to rely on in fantasy this season. Thankfully, there weren’t too many injuries that […]


Jerry Jeudy - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Should I Drop Jerry Jeudy?

The wide receiver position has been decimated by injuries this season. One player who has stayed healthy is the Cleveland Browns’ receiver Jerry Jeudy. Unfortunately, his availability hasn’t translated into fantasy production. Jeudy has struggled with inconsistency this season, trying to navigate a struggling passing attack and a quarterback transition. Fantasy managers who drafted him […]


Caleb Williams - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Quarterback Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

Week 8 will be a tough one for fantasy managers looking for quarterback production. Six teams are on bye. Names like Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels, and Brock Purdy are expected to miss again. Popular streamers like Bryce Young and Michael Penix Jr. are also out. Three players that will be on the fantasy radar in […]


DeVonta Smith - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Wide Receivers Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

Once again, fantasy managers are caught navigating injuries when making lineup decisions in Week 8. Unfortunately, there are also six different teams on bye in Week 8, further complicating the player pool for fantasy managers. Due to the number of unavailable players, fantasy managers may need to get creative or rely on players who have […]


Dalton Kincaid - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Tight End Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

There are six teams on bye this week, meaning the pool of available options at tight end is even thinner than usual. Fantasy managers may need to take chances on more volatile players at tight end this week to fill out their roster. Should fantasy managers start Evan Engram, Dalton Schultz, and Dalton Kincaid in […]


Trey Benson - Fantasy Football Rankings, RB, NFL Draft Sleepers,

When Will Trey Benson Return?

Navigating injuries has been one of the biggest challenges of the 2025 fantasy football season. Every position has felt the pressure of missing key players due to injury. One player who initially benefited from an injury was Arizona Cardinals’ running back Trey Benson. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for Benson to suffer an injury that […]


Omarion Hampton - Fantasy Football Rankings, Rookie RB Draft Sleepers

When Will Omarion Hampton Return?

The 2025 fantasy season has been particularly brutal in terms of injuries to key players. Unfortunately, one of the players injured was Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton. Hampton was the team’s first-round pick out of North Carolina, who has rare size and explosiveness. Unfortunately, he suffered an ankle injury when he was starting […]


Alec Pierce - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes

Week 8 is setting up to be a difficult week in fantasy football between injuries and bye weeks. The fantasy season doesn’t stop, so if you are facing either issue, you will still need to put together a team to try and win. Identifying deep sleepers on the waiver wire will be crucial to fantasy […]


Michael Penix Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers

Week 8 is our first “Byemageddon” situation in fantasy football in 2025. Six teams will be on bye, considerably thinning out the quarterback position in fantasy. Add in some potential injuries and a benching, and things will be ugly at the quarterback position in Week 8. Thankfully, there are still some good options on the […]


Tyler Allgeier - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Running Back Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

For many, Week 7 is the halfway point of the fantasy football regular season. It is time for teams to start making pushes to get into a position where the fantasy playoffs are a reality. 2025 has been a tough year for injuries, but weeks are getting even more difficult with bye weeks. Fantasy managers […]


Zach Ertz - Fantasy Football Rankings, Tight End Sleepers

Tight Ends Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

The fantasy season presses on, and attacking the waiver wire has never been more important. Injuries and bye weeks have ravaged lineups, forcing fantasy managers to get creative to win their matchups. One place that fantasy managers should constantly evaluate their roster is the tight end position. The volatility at tight end makes it easy […]


Aaron Jones - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When Will Aaron Jones Return?

There have been so many injuries early in this fantasy season that it is easy to forget that Aaron Jones Sr. has been on the injured reserve since Week 2. Jones was one of the most valuable players in fantasy football in 2024, finishing as the RB20 (14.2 points per game) thanks to a career-high […]


George Kittle - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, Draft Targets

When Will George Kittle Return?

Fantasy managers who drafted George Kittle have undoubtedly been patiently waiting for the veteran tight end to return from the injured reserve. Unfortunately, Kittle’s time on the injured reserve required more than the four-week minimum stay. The hope is that an extra week of rest will give Kittle the greatest possible chance to avoid suffering […]


TreVeyon Henderson - Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings, RB Draft Sleepers

Should I Drop TreVeyon Henderson?

Week 7 is a good point in the fantasy season to take a step back and evaluate your roster to make a push for the fantasy playoffs. Part of that process is determining if underperforming players are worth keeping or cutting to optimize your roster. One player who has been frustrating for fantasy managers this […]


Jaxson Dart - Fantasy Football Rankings, Rookie QB Sleepers

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers

Week 6 was a solid week for quarterbacks in fantasy. Eight quarterbacks finished with at least 20.0 fantasy points, including two (Jaxson Dart and Jacoby Brissett) who were streaming options. Still, there were several big names out of commission due to injuries (Lamar Jackson and Kyler Murray) or the bye week (C.J. Stroud), which lowered […]


Tyjae Spears - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes

Week 6 brought us some fantastic fantasy performances from some unexpected places (Rico Dowdle, Kimani Vidal, Kayshon Boutte, and others). Unfortunately, it was also another week marked by significant injuries, particularly at the wide receiver position. Fantasy managers who have been enjoying hot starts from Puka Nacua, Garrett Wilson, and Emeka Egbuka are now trying […]


Kyle Monangai - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Waiver Wire Pickups: Running Backs

Injuries and bye weeks continue to force fantasy managers to adjust their lineups on the fly in 2025. Winning a fantasy championship requires them to navigate these absences to field a competitive team week after week. That is especially true in Week 7, with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills getting a week off. Fantasy […]


Justin Fields - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Quarterback Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

There have been many impressive quarterback performances in fantasy this season. Eight quarterbacks are averaging over 20.0 fantasy points per game. Another six quarterbacks are averaging at least 19.0. Having that many options makes streaming even more appealing in fantasy football. If you don’t have one of the early round quarterbacks (who are healthy), then […]


Keon Coleman - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

Wide Receivers Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

Injuries continue to impact all positions in fantasy football, but are hitting the wide receiver position the hardest. That said, there are still plenty of decisions that need to be made each week to maximize your team’s fantasy performance. In this article, we will look at three players (Rome Odunze, Jaylen Waddle, and Keon Coleman) […]


Chase Brown - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Running Back Start 'Em and Sit 'Em Picks

We have officially entered one of the most difficult stretches of the fantasy season. Not only are fantasy managers working to navigate their way through injuries, but bye weeks are also taking players that we rely on out of our lineups. Thankfully, we have gone from four teams on bye in Week 5 to just […]


Kevin Tompkins' Five Football League Winners

When Will Brock Bowers Return?

Undoubtedly, fantasy managers with Brock Bowers were entering Week 5 feeling underwhelmed. Unfortunately, a late-week injury caused the tight end to be inactive, showing everybody that things could always be worse. Now, fantasy managers are stuck wondering how long it will take for their second-round fantasy pick to be limited or out of their lineup […]


Mac Jones - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers

Last week was a strong week for the quarterback position, even with injuries (Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and Brock Purdy) and bye weeks (Caleb Williams and Jordan Love) taking some of the big names at the position off the slate. Nine different quarterbacks scored at least 20.0 fantasy points. Six players had 25.0 or more. […]


Theo Johnson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Deeper League Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes

The 2025 NFL season is flying by. If your fantasy league’s playoffs begin in Week 15, the season is a third of the way over. At this point, we have a good feel for the different teams and players we have drafted and can make moves accordingly. Unfortunately, bye weeks and usage changes are the […]


Bucky Irving - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

When Will Bucky Irving Return?

Fantasy managers got unfortunate news after Week 4 when Bucky Irving suffered foot and shoulder injuries that were severe enough to keep him off the field in Week 5. As time has gone on, we have learned that Irving will likely need more than a week to recover from his injuries and is at risk […]


RJ Harvey - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Rookies

Should I Drop RJ Harvey?

One of the rookies that generated the most hype this summer was running back RJ Harvey. Harvey was beloved by fantasy analysts and managers alike thanks to his ability to generate explosive plays in an offense that has produced high-end fantasy production. That high-end outcome hasn’t materialized yet, leading to frustration from fantasy managers who […]


Ladd McConkey - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Wide Receivers Start 'Em and Sit' Em Picks

The wide receiver position has been plagued by major injuries to start the season. Fantasy managers who selected players like CeeDee Lamb, Malik Nabers, Tyreek Hill, or Terry McLaurin (among others) are likely scrambling to find replacement players to try and salvage their fantasy season. Add in the fact that four teams are on bye, […]


Sam LaPorta - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Tight End Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

2025 has been another rough season for the tight end position. Just one player with a minimum of three games played is averaging more than 15.0 fantasy points per game (Jake Ferguson). Just 12 tight ends are averaging double-digit points. Being able to identify good streaming options is once again a viable way to navigate […]


Chase Brown - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Running Back Start 'Em and Sit' Em Picks

The start of the 2025 fantasy season has been challenging thanks to injuries. Starting in Week 5, fantasy managers will also have to find a way to navigate through the additional challenge of bye weeks. Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, and Pittsburgh will all have Week 5 off. That takes at least three running backs that […]


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