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Articles From Nino
3 Running Backs Committees to Evaluate (Fantasy Football) photo

The RB-by-committee approach has become a staple in today’s NFL. From a coaching perspective, this strategy offers clear benefits. For one, it keeps all members of the backfield fresh and lowers their likelihood of suffering a serious injury. It also … read more »

by Nino Lombardi in FantasyTue, Aug 26
The 3 Riskiest Players to Draft (2025 Fantasy Football) photo

There are no rewards for finishing second in fantasy football. Whether it’s a 10-, 12-, or even 14-team league, managers need to capitalize on upside in order to claim the ultimate prize. Given the inherently unpredictable nature of the game, … read more »

by Nino Lombardi in FantasySat, Aug 23
4 Safest Players to Draft (2025 Fantasy Football) photo

Football is an inherently unpredictable sport. Constant depth chart fluctuations, untimely injuries, and the rising parity across the NFL all contribute to its chaotic nature. This volatility carries over to fantasy football, where every player carries a baseline level of … read more »

by Nino Lombardi in FantasyThu, Aug 21
3 Post-Hype Sleepers (2025 Fantasy Football) photo

Fantasy football hype can shift at an incredible pace. Yesterday’s most coveted asset can become today’s must-avoid player in the span of a season. The game is inherently emotional. As a result, we often let our biases pull us away … read more »

by Nino Lombardi in FantasyThu, Aug 14
3 Starters With Shaky Job Security (2025 Fantasy Football) photo

Depth charts across the NFL can shift drastically throughout a fantasy football season. Former stars may suffer uncharacteristic drop-offs in efficiency, others struggle to regain form after lengthy injury-related absences and some simply fall out of favor with their coaching … read more »

by Nino Lombardi in FantasySun, Jul 20
Position Battles to Watch: Wide Receivers (2025 Fantasy Football) photo

The likes of Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb have emerged as the class of the wide receiver position in fantasy football. These players combine dynamic play-making ability with consistent target volume, making them some of the safest investments to … read more »

by Nino Lombardi in FantasyThu, Jul 17
Position Battles to Watch: Tight End (2025 Fantasy Football) photo

Volume remains the single most important aspect to consider when analyzing a fantasy football profile. As much as advanced stats have deepened our understanding of player efficiency and trends, targets still correlate most strongly with fantasy production. A consistent offensive … read more »

by Nino Lombardi in FantasySat, Jul 12
Position Battles to Watch: Running Backs (2025 Fantasy Football) photo

In recent years, the running back position has become increasingly more difficult to evaluate from a fantasy football perspective. As teams grow more health-conscious with their ball-carriers, the role of the true workhorse back continues to diminish. Franchises are opting … read more »

by Nino Lombardi in FantasyTue, Jul 8
Latest News From Nino
Xavier Legette selected No. 32 by Carolina Panthers photo
The Carolina Panthers have selected Xavier Legette with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL.comFri, Apr 26
Xavier Worthy selected No. 28 by Kansas City Chiefs photo
The Kansas City Chiefs have selected Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL.comFri, Apr 26
Terrion Arnold selected No. 24 by Detroit Lions  photo
The Detroit Lions have selected Terrion Arnold with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL.comFri, Apr 26
Troy Fautanu selected No. 20 by Pittsburgh Steelers photo
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Troy Fautanu with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL.comFri, Apr 26
Byron Murphy II selected No. 16 by Seattle Seahawks photo
The Seattle Seahawks have selected Byron Murphy II with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL.comFri, Apr 26
Bo Nix selected No. 12 by Denver Broncos photo
The Denver Broncos have selected Bo Nix with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL.comFri, Apr 26
Michael Penix Jr. selected No. 8 by Atlanta Falcons photo
The Atlanta Falcons have selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL.com Fri, Apr 26
Marvin Harrison Jr. selected No. 4 by Arizona Cardinals photo
The Arizona Cardinals have selected Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL.comFri, Apr 26
Ezekiel Elliott in talks with the Cowboys photo
The Cowboys met with Elliott and his agent. While a deal has not been finalized yet, the former pro-bowler may be returning to the team that drafted him.
Trey Hendrickson requests trade  photo
DE Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade out of Cincinnati. The three-time pro-bowler is looking for a long-term deal and it appears as though negotiations with the Bengals were unsuccessful.