Tag: Fantasy
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Fantasy Football RB Rankings: PPR, Standard, Half PPR
Preparation for the 2019 fantasy football season is in full swing and our experts Sean Koerner, Matthew Freedman and Chris Raybon are keeping their rankings up to date so you can draft confidently. You’ll find their consensus top running backs for PPR, standard and half PPR formats as of August 14 below. You can also…
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Koerner’s Fantasy Football Tiers: Ranking QBs and When to Draft Them
Tiers are a very important way to analyze fantasy football rankings. All too often people use rankings too literally without accounting for drop-offs within a position. The difference in rank between my No. 3-ranked QB and No. 5-ranked QB, for example, can be bigger than the difference between my QB12 and QB20.
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Fantasy Football WR Rankings: PPR, Half PPR, Standard
Preparation for the 2019 fantasy football season is in full swing and our experts Sean Koerner, Matthew Freedman and Chris Raybon are keeping their rankings up to date so you can draft confidently. You’ll find their consensus top wide receivers for PPR, standard and half PPR formats as of August 14 below. You can also…
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What to Expect from the Top Fantasy Football RBs in 2019
Should Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey or Ezekiel Elliott be the top pick in fantasy football drafts? What can you expect from Le’Veon Bell with the Jets? How concerned should you be about Todd Gurley? Our analysts forecast what to expect from the top 50 fantasy football running backs as ranked by our experts Sean Koerner, Chris…
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Koerner’s Best Ball Fantasy Football Tiers: Running Backs
My strategy differs the most between re-draft and best ball at running back. I like to draft a wide receiver early in re-draft if I can’t get one of the top four running backs. I then load up on RBs in later rounds, and leave my bench spots almost exclusively for them (especially handcuff/backup types)…
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Koerner’s Fantasy Football Tiers: Ranking Top Kickers
My strategy of not drafting a kicker (if your league allows it) prompted questions about whether I was suggesting to not use one at all. Let’s clarify what I mean, then dig into my preseason kicker tiers.
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Fantasy Football Sleepers for 2019: Our Experts’ 9 Favorites
Editor’s note: This piece was published before news of Antonio Callaway’s four-game suspension broke. Which players are expected to smash expectations in 2019? Who has league-winning upside, but isn’t being drafted as such? Here are our analysts’ nine favorite fantasy football sleepers entering 2019. You can also use our experts’ latest rankings to create custom…
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Koerner’s Best Ball Fantasy Football Tiers: Ranking Players at Every Position
Best ball drafts are a great way to get some fantasy football equity in well before the season starts. It’s important to note that the strategy is a bit different than with re-draft leagues, so I’ll highlight how to approach each position as we go. However, for all of them, we want to target players…
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Which Patriots’ Running Backs Offer Fantasy Football Value in 2019?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. Figuring out the Patriots’ game plan has never been an easy task. This is true on both offense and defense, but particularly…
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5 Guidelines for Successful Fantasy Football Mock Drafting
It’s Saturday night and after the week I’ve had, there is no way I’m getting off this couch. Did you know a 3-year-old can cry more than five times in 30 seconds? I learned that on Monday. Its been a long week. The kids are in bed and I’ve got Live PD, Oreos and fantasy…
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Lamar Miller Injury Elevates Duke Johnson’s Fantasy Ranking
The AFC South looks a lot different heading into the final week of the preseason. Andrew Luck is retired. Lamar Miller is out for the season with a torn ACL. And the fantasy and betting markets are on the move as a result. Our experts Matthew Freedman, Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner sort through the…
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Andrew Luck Retirement Drops Fantasy Rankings for T.Y. Hilton, Marlon Mack, More Colts
Andrew Luck’s surprise decision to retire from the NFL has set off ripple effects that will extend to his teammates and fantasy football players alike. Our experts Sean Koerner, Matthew Freedman and Chris Raybon sort through the fallout and how it changes their fantasy rankings for T.Y. Hilton, Marlon Mack and the rest of the…
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Watch: NFL Experts Discuss Andrew Luck/Lamar Miller Fantasy Fallout, Answer Draft Questions, More
Have your fantasy football coming up soon and need some questions answered? Perfect timing: Our fantasy experts, Matthew Freedman and Sean Koerner, are hosting a live show at 5 p.m. ET today. If you missed the show, you can replay the whole thing below. Here’s the schedule: Andrew Luck/Colts fantasy fallout Lamar Miller/Texans fantasy fallout…
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Fantasy Football Rankings, Projections, More for All 32 NFL Teams
Our fantasy football experts have busy updating their rankings, refining their projections and analyzing the outlooks for key players so you could draft confidently. Below are links to all their projections and outlooks by team (in alphabetical order by city name). Arizona Cardinals Fantasy What should we expect from Kyler Murray? Will David Johnson return…
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When Should You Draft Melvin Gordon, Austin Ekeler, Justin Jackson? Our Fantasy Experts Debate
With Melvin Gordon’s holdout reportedly expected to stretch into the season, our fantasy football analysts reassess the Los Angeles Chargers’ situation at running back. At what point in drafts does Gordon become worth the risk? When should you look to target Austin Ekeler and/or Justin Jackson? Sean Koerner, Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman debate. When…
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Our Experts’ Fantasy Draft Strategy by League Size
There are a multitude of factors that should inform your fantasy football draft strategy, but league size is among the most important. Chris Raybon, Matthew Freedman and Sean Koerner reveal how theirs change for leagues between eight and 14 teams. How Does Your Fantasy Draft Strategy Differ By League Size?
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Our Experts’ Fantasy Strategy for PPR vs. Standard Drafts
Understanding how your league’s scoring format can impact positional value is key to a successful draft. Fortunately, our trio of fantasy football rankers are lending their expertise to outline exactly how it changes from PPR to standard scoring. Matthew Freedman, Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon identify the types of players they target in each of…
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NFL Fantasy Roundtable: Not All Funnel Spots Are Created Equal
In a lot of fantasy analysis this season, you’ll hear heuristics like “target running backs as favorites” or “roster pass games when they’re Vegas underdogs.” There’s some truth to that: Among 544 running backs last season we projected for 10-plus PPR points, dogs averaged 14.13 fantasy points while favorites put up 16.56. On DraftKings, those…
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Koerner’s Fantasy Draft Strategy: Don’t Waste Picks on Kickers or Defenses
Ever reach the final rounds of a draft and feel compelled to fill out your roster with a kicker and a defense? Ignore that instinct. When you waste picks on a kicker and defense — both of which you can successfully stream in-season (more on that later) — you’re passing on potential sleepers with league-winning…
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How Timing Affects Optimal Fantasy Football Draft Strategy
Venture onto the internet and you’ll find plenty of different draft strategies for winning your fantasy football league: Zero RB, RB-RB, WR-WR, best player available, etc. If only it were that easy. But the one strategy that will work over the long haul is maximizing your draft value by hoarding as many assets at prices…
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Broncos vs. Falcons Cheat Sheet: Betting Odds, Expert Picks, DFS, More
Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta Falcons Betting Odds Spread: Broncos -2.5 Over/Under: 34.5 Time: 8 p.m. ET Television: NBC The Broncos and Falcons kick off the NFL preseason tonight in Canton in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Our analysts have every angle of the matchup covered, from expert picks to daily fantasy analysis and more.…
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What to Make of Antonio Brown for 2019 Fantasy Football?
In a recent NFL edition of The Action Network Podcast, Sean Koerner and I were joined by Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports. On the show, we talk about Matt’s approach to wide receivers in 2019 fantasy football drafts, and we do a full breakdown of the top-12 wide receivers by average draft position. Near the…
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Should You Fade Zach Ertz in 2019 Fantasy Football?
On this week’s NFL edition of The Action Network Podcast, Sean Koerner and I were joined by J.J. Zachariason (Editor-in-Chief of FanDuel and numberFire). On the show, we talk about how to approach tight ends in 2019 fantasy football drafts, and we do a full breakdown of the position. In this quick piece, I want…
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2019 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB
Preparation for the 2019 fantasy football season is in full swing and our experts Sean Koerner, Matthew Freedman and Chris Raybon are keeping their rankings up to date so you can draft confidently. You’ll find their consensus top 40 quarterbacks below. You can also use our Fantasy Football Draft Kit to generate customized cheat sheets…
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Is Deshaun Watson the Clear-Cut QB2 in Fantasy Football?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. The Houston Texans didn’t finish 2018 on the highest of notes, losing their wild-card matchup to the Indianapolis Colts, 21-7, despite hosting…
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Where Does Xavier Rhodes Rank Among Shadow Corners to Avoid in Fantasy?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. New-age cornerbacks are taking the league by storm thanks to their combination of length, athleticism and ability to play sticky man-coverage. Rules…
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Can Allen Robinson Still Be a Fantasy Football WR1?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. The Chicago Bears’ first season with head coach Matt Nagy couldn’t have gone much better. The offense managed to increase its points…
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Is Devonta Freeman An Undervalued Fantasy Football Running Back?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. The 2016 Falcons offense was one of the most productive units the game has ever seen: Its average of 33.8 points per game…
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Is Josh Allen the Premier Late-Round Fantasy Football Quarterback?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. The Buffalo Bills haven’t exactly taken the NFL by storm with head coach Sean McDermott running the show, pairing a 15-17 regular-season record…
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Will Matt Ryan Regain His MVP-Level Form?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. The Atlanta Falcons haven’t managed to recapture the magic that helped them build a 28-3 lead in Super Bowl 51. Overall, they Falcons…
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Is Dede Westbrook the Jaguars Wide Receiver to Target in Fantasy Football?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. Nick Foles and the Jaguars are looking to regain their status as one of the AFC’s top contenders. The partnership will ultimately…
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Will Marlon Mack Finally Get a 3-Down Role in 2019?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. 2018 went about as well as the Colts could’ve hoped. Franchise quarterback Andrew Luck managed to regain his elite-level form after missing…
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Is Cam Newton Still a Top-10 Fantasy Football Quarterback?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. The Panthers have been a winning football team more often than not during the Cam Newton era. Overall, their long-time franchise quarterback…
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Does Nick Chubb Deserve to be a First Round Fantasy Football Pick?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. The Cleveland Browns are everybody’s favorite dark-horse contender entering the 2019 season. Sure, their defense and offensive line might not be the…
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Is Leonard Fournette Poised for a Bounce-Back Season?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. The Jaguars were on their way to the Super Bowl as recently as January 21, 2018 before they blew a 20-10 fourth-quarter…
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Will Odell Beckham Jr. be Fantasy Football’s Top WR in 2019?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. The Browns shook up the NFL landscape when they sent a 2019 first-round pick, 2019 third-round pick and safety Jabrill Peppers to the…
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Is Melvin Gordon Locked in as a Top-Five Fantasy Football Running Back?
We’re in the thick of the NFL offseason and it’s officially time to start fantasy football prep. I’ll be answering the biggest questions heading into the 2019 season; this is part of that series. The Chargers’ 12-4 campaign in 2018 marked their first season with double-digit wins since 2009. Philip Rivers and the defense’s dominant pass…
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2019 Fantasy Football Rankings: Who Sits Atop Our Top 200?
With all seven rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft in the books, our trio of experts — Sean Koerner, Chris Raybon and Matthew Freedman — have updated their 2019 fantasy football rankings. We’ll meet our experts at the bottom, but first let’s dig into their consensus top 200 players for PPR, half-point PPR and standard scoring formats.…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: AAF Week 8 Breakdown
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz return to break down AAF matchups for Week 8. Orlando and Birmingham stand out as big favorites to back this week, Ian highlights Greg Ward Jr. as a great value play in DFS and Freedman climbs back aboard the Sank Tank. The guys also debate whether or not Trent Richardson…
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AAF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 8
Our experts are here to help you sort out the Alliance of American Football with their Week 8 AAF fantasy football rankings for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and flex. The rankings are a consensus of our three experts, but you can sort them by their individual rankings: SK: Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: Rob Gronkowski’s Retirement
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz react to Rob Gronkowski’s retirement, reflect on his career, and look forward to the effect his absence may have on the 2019 football season. They debate whether or not Gronk is the GOAT tight end and discuss New England’s options to replace the All-Timer. They also muse on Gronk’s potential…
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Farewell, Rob Gronkowski: The Most Valuable NFL Tight End Ever
The 2019 NFL Season won’t include one of the league’s best players and personalities, as long-time Patriots’ tight end Rob Gronkowski officially announced his retirement from football on Sunday via his Instagram. Without a doubt the game just lost one of the very best to ever play the glorious pastime known as football. Gronk is…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: Week 7 AAF Breakdown & Return of Johnny Football
This week in the Alliance, host Matthew Freedman welcomes Ian Hartitz as they celebrate the arrival of Johnny Football to the friendly confines of the AAF! Together the duo discusses Manziel’s effect from a fantasy and spread perspective, as well as inside DFS strategy and value they see in this week’s slate. Subscribe to the…
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AAF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 7
Our experts are here to help you sort out the Alliance of American Football with their Week 7 AAF fantasy football rankings for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and flex. The rankings are a consensus of our three experts, but you can sort them by their individual rankings: SK: Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: 2019 Free Agency Recap
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz review NFL free agency, analyzing every key trade and acquisition from on-field and fantasy perspectives. They start off with Odell Beckham’s trade to the Browns, and Freedman ends up throwing around Baker Mayfield MVP consideration. They also tackle a litany of other intriguing questions, including: Will Le’Veon Bell be undervalued…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: AAF Week 6 Breakdown
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz return to break down AAF matchups for Week 6. Now at the halfway point in the season, our experts take a look back at preseason win totals and title odds to re-examine each team’s first half. As always, they also take a deep dive on each matchup – this week…
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AAF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 6
Our experts are here to help you sort out the Alliance of American Football with their Week 6 AAF fantasy football rankings for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and flex. The rankings are a consensus of our three experts, but you can sort them by their individual rankings: SK: Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director…
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2019 NFL Free Agency Tracker: Fantasy Football Analysis for Tyrod Taylor, Tyrell Williams, More
The NFL offseason is rolling strong. Free agents can’t officially sign with teams until the new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, but plenty of agreements have been reported. We’ll be breaking down the fantasy football impact of every key free-agent signing and trade for players’ new and former teams below, with…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: Antonio Brown Trade & Free Agency News, Rumors & Analysis
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz break down looming NFL Free Agency, focusing heavily on Antonio Brown’s trade to the Oakland Raiders. They break down what the deal means for AB’s fantasy stock and speculate on what his absence may mean for remaining pieces of the Steelers offense. Our experts break down top free agents for…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: AAF Week 5 Breakdown with Cynthia Frelund
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz are joined by special guest Cynthia Frelund, Analytics Expert at the NFL Network, to discuss AAF Week 5. Cynthia leverages her data science to offer insight on team power rankings and the AAF’s best offensive and defensive units. Our experts speculate about a changing of the guard between Birmingham running…
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AAF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 5
Our experts are here to help you sort out the Alliance of American Football with their Week 5 AAF fantasy football rankings for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and flex. Koerner’s AAF Power Ratings: Compare Lines to My Projections to Find the Best Week 5 BetsRead now The rankings are a consensus of our three…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: AAF Week 4 Breakdown with Scott Barrett
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz are joined by special guest Scott Barrett, Senior Fantasy Analyst at Pro Football Focus, to discuss AAF Week 4. Our experts break down each matchup from both DFS and betting angles and also debate whether Orlando, Birmingham or Arizona is the AAF’s best overall squad. They also debate the Iron’s…
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The Fantasy Impact of Antonio Brown’s Potential Trade to the Bills
Editor’s note: This article was posted shortly after Ian Rapoport first reported the Steelers and Bills were “closing in on a deal” involving Antonio Brown. But seven hours after the initial report, Bills GM Brandon Beane told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the team has “moved on” and wouldn’t be trading for Brown. When a deal actually gets…
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AAF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 4
Our experts are here to help you sort out the Alliance of American Football with their Week 4 AAF fantasy football rankings for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and flex. Ranking Every AAF Team’s QBs, Backfields and Receiving CorpsRead now The rankings are a consensus of our three experts, but you can sort them by…
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Friday’s NBA Injury Report: Betting and DFS Impact of Karl-Anthony Towns, Myles Turner Injuries
Friday night’s NBA slate features nine games with injuries and questionable players. We’ll analyze the following two: New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers: 7 p.m. ET Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks: 7:30 p.m. ET Note: The information below is as of 2:00 p.m. ET. For up-to-the-minute news and analysis, check out our live news feed and follow us on…
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AAF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 3
Thanks to our experts, you don’t have to navigate the Alliance of American Football alone. They’re here to help you sort through all the players with their Week 3 AAF fantasy football rankings for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and flex. AAF Week 3 Scouting Report: Each Team’s Biggest Strength, Workload Notes, MoreRead now The…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: AAF Week 3 Breakdown with Evan Silva
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz are joined by Rotoworld Senior Football Editor Evan Silva to discuss AAF Week 3. Our experts look back at the big trends and takeaways from the first two weeks of the regular season. They debate whether or not the Birmingham Iron and San Antonio Commanders are for real and explain…
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AAF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 2
Thanks to the Alliance of American Football, you don’t have to wait until fall to get your fantasy football fix. Even better? You don’t have to navigate this new league alone. Our experts are here to help you sort through all the players with their Week 2 AAF fantasy football rankings for quarterbacks, running backs,…
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Scouting Every AAF Offense Entering Week 2: Trent Richardson is THE Running Back
Week 1 of the newly-formed Alliance of American Football league (AAF) worked out just about as well as anyone could’ve hoped. Ratings were great, fading Christian Hackenberg went swimmingly and viewers were gifted to a new fast-paced brand of football that delivered plenty of exciting moments. Andddd he's deadhttps://t.co/14B1ymcfTG — Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) February 10, 2019…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: Alliance of American Football Week 2 Breakdown
The NFL season may be over, but don’t worry degenerate nation: The Alliance of American Football (AAF) is in full swing — and now, Fanball is offering DFS games as well! Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz return to break down Week 1 in the AAF, debate the best and worst teams in the league and…
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Ranking the Top-10 Fantasy Football Destinations for Kyler Murray
It’s the offseason, which means it’s actually NFL prediction season. Of course, this year’s “quiet time” hasn’t exactly kept the sound down so far, as the Browns signed Kareem Hunt on Monday and the Ravens agreed in principle to trade Joe Flacco to the Broncos on Wednesday. Still, the most-impactful decision of the week may…
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Monday’s NBA Injury Report: Betting and DFS Impact of Myles Turner, Timberwolves Injuries
Monday night’s NBA slate features nine games with injuries and questionable players. We’ll analyze the following two: Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers: 7 p.m. ET Los Angeles Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves: 8 p.m. ET Note: The information below is as of 1:30 p.m. ET. For up-to-the-minute news and analysis, check out our Monday’s Projected NBA Starting…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: Super Bowl 53 Recap and 2019 Look-Ahead
Matthew Freedman, Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon reflect on the 2018 NFL season and look forward to next year. Freedman bemoans Greg Zuerlein for emptying his kids’ college fund, while our panel of experts discuss their favorite Super Bowl prop bets that hit and missed. They also review the 2018 fantasy season and discuss player…
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2019 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 150 Players for Next Season
It’s never too early to start draft prep. And what better way to kick things off than with our 2019 fantasy football rankings? Our rankings of the top 150 players for next season were created with the best-ball format in mind, as some leagues are already drafting. They’re also based on a half-point PPR scoring…
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Freedman’s Way-Too-Early 2019 Rookie Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings (Updated: Feb. 3)
The 2018 NFL season is over, so it’s time to look ahead to the 2019 NFL draft. Here’s an updated version of my way-too-early rankings for 2019 rookie drafts in dynasty leagues, with the caveat that my perspective on these players will change throughout the coming months as we get more information. Koerner, Raybon, Freedman:…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: Ultimate Super Bowl Breakdown
Matthew Freedman and Chris Raybon break down Super Bowl LIII from both betting and DFS angles. They highlight the Patriots’ stellar secondary, but Raybon offers a theory on how Sean McVay could play an unexpected trump card to combat it. They also break down the Rams backfield situation, Brady’s performance under pressure, and the value…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: Ultimate 2019 Pro Bowl Breakdown
Matthew Freedman and Ian Hartitz break down the NFL Pro Bowl from both betting and DFS angles (but with a much heavier emphasis on DFS). The guys break down the Pro Bowl’s peculiar set of rules changes, including a mandate that at least one tight end must be on the field at all times, and…
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Action Network NFL Podcast: Super Bowl 53 Lookahead and 2019 Draft Preview
This week Matthew Freedman is joined by Ian Hartitz as they look back at two thrilling conference championships games, and look ahead to what promises to be a hotly contested Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams. The guys also present their first thoughts on the 2019 NFL Draft, with teams…
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NFL Conference Championship Fantasy TE Breakdown: Travis Kelce Is the Only Option
Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs We are just two games away from the Super Bowl, and this weekend the four best teams in football will compete to see who will advance to the big game. Although the slate consists of only two contests, they both seem likely to excite. The Saints-Rams game kicks…
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NFL Conference Championship Fantasy WR Breakdown: Michael Thomas Is a Postseason Production Machine
Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs We are just two games away from the Super Bowl, and this weekend the four best teams in football will compete to see who will advance to the big game. Although the slate consists of only two contests, they both seem likely to excite. The Saints-Rams game kicks…
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NFL Conference Championship Fantasy RB Breakdown: Alvin Kamara Has Upside vs. Rams
Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs. We are just two games away from the Super Bowl, and this weekend the four best teams in football will compete to see who will advance to the big game. Although the slate consists of only two contests, they both seem likely to excite. The Saints-Rams game kicks…
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NFL Conference Championship Fantasy QB Breakdown: Should You Play Patrick Mahomes in the Cold?
Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs We are just two games away from the Super Bowl, and this weekend the four best teams in football will compete to see who will advance to the big game. Although the slate consists of only two contests, they both seem likely to excite. The Saints-Rams game kicks…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: Ultimate Conference Championship Breakdown
Matthew Freedman and Chris Raybon break down both NFL Conference Championship matchups from both betting and DFS angles. Raybon believes the NFC Championship game will likely be decided by how Wade Phillips deals with Michael Thomas — who absolutely torched Marcus Peters in their regular season matchup. The guys also debate Mark Ingram vs. CJ…
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NFL Championship Round Matchup Manifesto: The Rams Can’t Guard Michael Thomas, More
The NFL is a matchup-driven league. Offensive coordinators are always looking to scheme their playmakers into one-on-one situations against a defender, while defensive coordinators will attempt to do anything in their power to upset the timing and rhythm of the opposing quarterback. Despite the obvious impact that defenses have on opposing offenses, fantasy players are…
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Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings for Every Position
Click the links below to navigate to our experts’ fantasy football rankings for PPR, Standard and Half-Point PPR formats. Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: PPR Flex Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight End Defense/Special Teams Kicker AFC and NFC Championship Schedule, OddsRead now Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: Standard Flex Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight…
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NFL Conference Championship Fantasy Flex Podcast
There are but three NFL games remaining this season, but take heart! Matthew Freedman, Peter Jennings, Ian Hartitz and Sean ‘Oddsmaker’ Koerner return to break down all the DFS angles for the AFC & NFC Championship games this weekend. Beyond all the chalk locks, fades and pivots you know and love, the guys do a…
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Conference Championships Fantasy Football PPR Rankings: RB
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: RB (PPR) Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1…
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Conference Championships Fantasy Football PPR Rankings: Flex
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: Flex (PPR) Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1…
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Conference Championships Fantasy Football PPR Rankings: WR
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: WR (PPR) Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1…
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Conference Championships Fantasy Football PPR Rankings: TE
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: TE (PPR) Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1…
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Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1 in-season…
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Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: Defense
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: Defense Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1 in-season…
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Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: QB
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Conference Championships Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1 in-season…
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NFL Divisional Round Fantasy Football Takeaways: Tom Brady Again Defeats Father Time, C.J. Anderson Keeps Balling, More
The Divisional Round featured a bit more offense than we saw during Wild Card weekend, and we’re down to just four teams with a chance at hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. There wasn’t a single upset in Saturday or Sunday’s action, as each of the conference’s No. 1 and No. 2 seeds will meet in their…
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Koerner, Raybon, Freedman: Way-Too-Early 2019 Fantasy Football Rankings
Only one game remains in Week 16, so not all 2018 fantasy football championships have been decided, but it’s never too early to start looking ahead to next year. Here are the official 2019 Action Network Fantasy Football Rankings for the first round of point-per-reception (PPR) redraft leagues, as determined by our intrepid crew of…
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Divisional Round NFL Fantasy RB Breakdown: Is Todd Gurley Finally Back?
Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs Wild Card weekend was wildly wonderful, and the joy of playing daily fantasy football is once again upon us. The divisional round of the playoffs brings a star-studded four-game slate that kicks off on Saturday at 4:35 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m looking at two running backs at the…
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Divisional Round NFL Fantasy TE Breakdown: Lock In Travis Kelce vs. Colts
Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs. Wildcard weekend was wildly wonderful, and the joy of playing daily fantasy football is once again upon us. The divisional round of the playoffs brings a star-studded four-game slate that kicks off on Saturday at 4:35 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m looking at one tight end at the top…
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Divisional Round Fantasy Football Rankings for Every Position
Click the links below to navigate to our experts’ fantasy football rankings for PPR, Standard and Half-Point PPR formats. Divisional Round Fantasy Football Rankings: PPR Flex Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight End Defense/Special Teams Kicker 2019 NFL Playoffs: Schedule, Odds for Divisional RoundRead now Divisional Round Fantasy Football Rankings: Standard Flex Quarterback Running Back Wide…
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Divisional Round Matchup Manifesto: Aaron Donald & Patrick Mahomes Primed for Big Games, More
The NFL is a matchup-driven league. Offensive coordinators are always looking to scheme their playmakers into one-on-one situations against a defender, while defensive coordinators will attempt to do anything in their power to upset the timing and rhythm of the opposing quarterback. Despite the obvious impact that defenses have on opposing offenses, fantasy players are…
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Divisional Round NFL Fantasy QB Breakdown: Can Patrick Mahomes Give the Chiefs a Postseason Win?
Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs Wildcard weekend was wildly wonderful, and the joy of playing daily fantasy football is once again upon us. The divisional round of the playoffs brings a star-studded four-game slate that kicks off on Saturday at 4:35 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m looking at two quarterbacks at the top of…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: The Ultimate Divisional Round Breakdown
Matthew Freedman and Chris Raybon break down every NFL Divisional Round playoff matchup from both betting and DFS angles. Taking the under in Kansas City has been nearly a lock in the Andy Reid era, but they guys debate whether or not it’s the right play this weekend against Indy. They also both throw their…
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NFL Divisional Round Fantasy Flex Podcast
It is the exciting Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, which means there are just a handful of NFL games remaining. Matthew Freedman, Peter Jennings, Ian Hartitz and Sean “Oddsmaker” Koerner join forces once again to discuss all the DFS angles of this weekend’s four matchups, including the chalk locks, stacks and pivots they love.…
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Divisional Round Fantasy Football Rankings: QB
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Divisional Round Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1 in-season…
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Divisional Round Fantasy Football PPR Rankings: RB
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Divisional Round Fantasy Football Rankings: RB (PPR) Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1…
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Divisional Round Fantasy Football PPR Rankings: WR
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Divisional Round Fantasy Football Rankings: WR (PPR) Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1…
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Divisional Round Fantasy Football PPR Rankings: TE
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Divisional Round Fantasy Football Rankings: TE (PPR) Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1…
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Divisional Round Fantasy Football PPR Rankings: Flex
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Divisional Round Fantasy Football Rankings: Flex (PPR) Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1…
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Divisional Round Fantasy Football Rankings: Defense
Be sure to check back often; these rankings will be updated frequently up until kickoff. Divisional Round Fantasy Football Rankings: Defense Rankings can be sorted by expert. SK = Sean Koerner; CR = Chris Raybon; MF = Matthew Freedman. Sean Koerner is The Action Network’s Director of Predictive Analytics and has been the No. 1 in-season…
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NFL Wild Card Fantasy Football Takeaways: Nick Foles’ Legend Grows, Andrew Luck Advances, More
Wild Card weekend didn’t give us the high-octane offense we saw throughout the regular season, but playoff football remains one of the world’s greatest treasures. Saturday’s action featured a dominant victory for the underdog Colts on the road in Houston, while Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott were able to pick up their first career playoff…
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Wildcard Weekend Fantasy TE Breakdown: Eric Ebron, Always
Read the full version of this piece on FantasyLabs. The regular season is over, but that’s no reason to stop playing daily fantasy football. Wildcard weekend brings a wonderful four-game slate that kicks off on Saturday at 4:35 p.m. ET. In this positional breakdown, I’m looking at one tight end at the top of the individual Pro Models that Jonathan Bales,…