Top Candidates to Dethrone Bijan Robinson as the RB1 in Dynasty Fantasy Football

Heading into the 2024 NFL season, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is the consensus No. 1 dynasty running back after a rookie season that saw him finish with 1,463 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns. But anything can happen in the NFL. Injuries can derail a player's trajectory, or a player could just fail to […]

Later-Round Fantasy Football Wide Receivers With WR2 Upside

In the late rounds of fantasy football drafts, finding a wide receiver with WR2 upside can be a game-changer for your roster, especially in PPR leagues where volume is key. While the early rounds are filled with established stars, the later rounds offer hidden gems -- players who may be flying under the radar but […]

"My Guys" For 2024 Fantasy Football - Thunder Dan's Favorite Draft Picks

The preseason is over and now we have about 10 more days to wait for the start of the regular season. The number of fantasy drafts is increasing by the day and the anticipation for the 2024 fantasy football season is reaching a fever pitch. This article will be another installment of the "My Guys" […]

The Best Fantasy Football Team Names - 50 Funny Team Names for 2024

Peak fantasy football draft season is upon us. Drafts are well underway and fantasy fanatics and casual players alike will be prepared for the season ahead. Arguably the most important aspect of a fantasy team is your team's name. There are many different approaches to naming your team: inside jokes, NFL players, movies, music - […]

Discounted Fantasy Football Rookies: Late-Round Draft Targets Include Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas Jr., Ja'Lynn Polk, more

Rookie fever often sweeps through fantasy football drafts, with many managers eager to land the next big star. However, the buzz around top-tier rookies usually drives their draft cost to sky-high levels, leaving value-seeking drafters in the cold. But for savvy managers, there are plenty of opportunities to grab discounted rookies who can make a […]

Overvalued Fantasy Football Veterans for 2024 - Tyler Lockett, Keenan Allen, Aaron Jones, more

As the fantasy football season approaches, identifying overvalued players is crucial for building a championship roster. While veterans often bring experience and proven performance, their perceived value can sometimes exceed their actual worth, leading to costly draft decisions. Several seasoned players are commanding high draft prices this year despite concerns about age, injury history, or […]

Best Early-Season D/ST Matchups - Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule Analysis

The NFL regular season is so close now we can smell it. We can taste it. We excitedly look at the rosters we may have already drafted, and impatiently await our last few drafts. We are on the precipice of the annual transition from draft season to the actual fantasy football season, with Week 1 […]

Finding Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Vacated Air Yards

Every NFL team called more pass plays than runs in 2023. Even the Baltimore Ravens, who won games by an average of 11 points and roster the most elusive quarterback in the league. For fantasy football, this provides us with a unique look at vacated air yards and targets from the year prior. Did a […]

Top Rebound Candidates for 2024 Fantasy Football

The NFL can be a strange game. Players can perform one year and then fall victim to injury or situation and fall short of expectations the next year. In this article, we’ll take a look at four players who could rebound in 2024. But what exactly constitutes a rebound candidate? This article could focus on […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for PPR Leagues - 2024 Draft Targets

The 2024 NFL campaign isn't here yet, but fantasy football draft season is heating up. That said, it's never too early to analyze potential sleepers for specific scoring formats. PPR leagues have become more popular every season, and although the format primarily gives wide receivers and tight ends more value, there are also running backs […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers to Draft in Deeper Leagues

While most fantasy leagues are typically 12-team formats, you may find yourself in a 14 or even 16-team league with deeper bench spots. This dramatically increases the draft pool and makes the waiver wire almost bare, at least initially, until injuries pile up throughout the season. As a result, deeper league managers must be very […]

Must-Have Fantasy Football Draft Picks - Players For Standard (Non-PPR) Leagues

When drafting a standard (non-PPR) fantasy football roster, touchdown potential and yardage are key factors to evaluate. Focusing on receptions is more important for point-per-reception (PPR) leagues than standard. Six must-have players for standard leagues are highlighted in this article. These players don't always see the most targets or catches, but they can break off […]

Dark Horse Contenders To Finish as the Fantasy Football RB1 (2024)

Finding an elite running back has been the goal of fantasy football for many years, but it's been getting tougher each year with the running back position being devalued league-wide and many teams using committees of two or even three backs to handle the work. While the odds of Christian McCaffrey repeating as the RB1 […]

Fantasy Football Players Your Home League Doesn't Know About

As we head into the heart of fantasy football draft season, most of us are probably juggling multiple drafts for a plethora of leagues. From dynasty to best ball to Superflex, there's a fantasy football format for almost anyone. Through the magic of technology, we have no trouble finding leagues full of folks with the same […]

League Winners? Fantasy Football Rookies With League-Winning Upside

Rookies have notoriously been difficult to predict for fantasy football. For years, managers tried their best to avoid rookies due to the uncertainty and volatility surrounding them. In more recent years, though, we have seen rookies make an immediate impact. Just last year, we saw C.J. Stroud and Puka Nacua emerge as top fantasy options. […]

How to Approach Superflex Fantasy Football Drafts in 2024

Jumping into a Superflex fantasy football draft? Brace yourself; it's a whole different ballgame. In Superflex, quarterbacks get snatched up faster than free nachos at a tailgate, with anywhere from six to eight QBs often disappearing in the first round. This creates a mad scramble and skyrockets their value due to the simple laws of […]

Where To Target Each Position in Fantasy Football - Draft Playbook for 2024

If you are new to fantasy football, then you may have heard the terms hero running back, zero running back, heavy at wide receiver, wait at quarterback, etc. These are all various fantasy draft strategies. Every strategy is valid, but your favorite strategy should depend on your style of play. Each draft strategy comes with […]

Fantasy Football Draft Targets - Wide Receivers To Bounce Back in 2024

The wide receiver position has taken over the first round of fantasy drafts. Despite Christian McCaffrey going first overall in most leagues this year, a whopping eight wide receivers have an ADP inside the top 13 in drafts this year (CeeDee Lamb, Tyreek Hill, Ja'Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Justin Jefferson A.J. Brown, Puka Nacua, […]

Ryan Kirksey's Bold Predictions for 2024 Fantasy Football

It's Bold Predictions SZN in the fantasy football world as we approach the 2024 season. Everywhere you turn, there is another hot take on social media or a new piece of content blasting out hot takes on who will be the next Puka Nacua or Sam LaPorta. Just what is a bold prediction, exactly? Is […]

Undervalued Running Backs: Fantasy Football Sleepers and Draft Values for 2024

Using the market to find discounts and deals is the fun aspect of fantasy football. While it's easier said than done, we can look at the data to find potential mispriced running backs. Though we're seeing running backs being discounted, the high-end options still go in the first two rounds, with 10 at the position […]

Nick Mariano's "My Guys" For The 2024 Fantasy Football Season

The preseason has started, and fantasy football drafts are firing on all cylinders. Perhaps you've been with me in the best ball streets, but now big seasonal home leagues are revving up. It is time to finalize your prep and get those draft boards ready for action. Fantasy managers often identify which players to target […]

Fantasy Football Do Not Draft List - 2024 Busts and Avoids

Fantasy football players spend so much time focusing on which players to draft that they sometimes overlook the players they shouldn’t. It’s a simple concept that goes a long way toward sustained success in your league. Players disappoint every year. Whether it’s due to poor circumstances, injuries, subpar play, or just bad luck, there are […]

Third-Year Fantasy Football Breakouts for 2024 - Zamir White, George Pickens, Drake London, more

It’s never too early to plan for the upcoming fantasy football season. One of the best ways to get a jump on your league mates is correctly identifying which players are set up for third-year breakout seasons. Nailing a breakout pick can mean hoisting your championship belt in the air as you look down upon […]

One-Man Backfields To Chase In 2024 Fantasy Football

In the year 2024, there aren’t a whole lot of backfields that feature just one guy. That’s just not how most NFL teams decide to handle the position these days. However, there are still a few out there. In this article, I won’t highlight the obvious ones. Christian McCaffrey, Jonathan Taylor, Breece Hall, and Saquon […]

Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers: Who to Target After Round 10 (2024)

The frenetic activity and continual updates emerging from all 32 NFL training camps have been a welcome development -- with the exception of news regarding unwanted injuries. Preseason matchups have also been easy to embrace as anticipation is building for the long-awaited launch of the regular season. These factors have also provided additional incentives for […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Sleepers for Zero RB - Najee Harris, Chase Brown, Trey Benson, more

If you draft players who end up producing more value than you had to spend on them in draft capital, you've taken the first step toward winning your fantasy football league. Sure, working the waiver wire and making trades can help your team throughout the season, but if you draft poorly - you are setting […]

Fantasy Football All-Breakouts Team - Ellis' Picks for 2024 Drafts

After completing an article series and identifying a breakout candidate from each NFL team, I have decided to create a starting fantasy football roster with my favorite selections. Welcome to Ellis’ All-Breakout Team. Previously, I had divided my breakouts by division and selected a player from each team. Although the term “breakout” is subjective, I […]

Must-Have Late-Round Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper Picks

The late rounds can provide hidden gems as you move through your fantasy football draft. Early picks shape your fantasy team. Later picks can win you a championship. In these late rounds, you want to draft players who offer great value for where they are being drafted. Each player's NFFC Average Draft Position (ADP) is […]

Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Sleepers Based on ADP for 2024 Drafts

Drafting players who end up producing more value than you had to spend on them with draft capital is the best, and simplest way to win in fantasy sports and especially fantasy football. Sure, working the waiver wire and making trades can help your team throughout the season, but if you draft poorly - you […]