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Athlon Sports Apr 20th, 8:19pm ET
From greats, like Jerry Rice to LaDainian Tomlinson, this all-time fantasy football team drafts from the best single-season performers in full-PPR scoring.
Athlon Sports Apr 20th, 6:01pm ET
Drafting a quarterback early can raise a roster’s weekly floor, but it also carries a steep opportunity cost at deeper positions with fewer true difference-makers.
Athlon Sports Apr 19th, 6:50pm ET
Rookie picks carry more long-term appeal in keeper leagues, but cost, retention rules, and timeline still decide whether a rookie is worth the investment.
Athlon Sports Apr 19th, 5:32pm ET
Rookie picks can change a fantasy season, but they carry more uncertainty than veterans. These five rules help managers draft them with more discipline and less guesswork.
Athlon Sports Apr 18th, 6:56pm ET
IDP fantasy football is less chaotic if you can focus on pressure, tackle, and coverage metrics that explain role, opportunity, and week-to-week scoring stability. Here's what to look for and how to utilize this data.
Athlon Sports Apr 18th, 6:56pm ET
Advanced stats can help fantasy football managers determine whether a defense's fantasy output was supported by the quality of its defensive play over fluky moments and other extenuating factors.
Athlon Sports Apr 18th, 5:06pm ET
Kicker advanced stats can help fantasy football managers look beyond box scores and better judge opportunity, difficulty, and week-to-week fantasy outlook.
Athlon Sports Apr 17th, 6:46pm ET
Quarterback Next Gen Stats can help fantasy football managers tell the difference between repeatable production, misleading volume, and upside driven by passing style or rushing value.
Athlon Sports Apr 17th, 6:45pm ET
Running back advanced stats can help fantasy football managers tell whether production came from valuable workload, individual success, or receiving usage that can hold up.
Athlon Sports Apr 17th, 6:44pm ET
Wide receiver advanced stats can help fantasy footballers judge target quality, downfield upside, and whether last year’s production is likely to carry over.
Athlon Sports Apr 17th, 6:44pm ET
Tight end advanced stats can help fantasy football managers spot which players had defined receiving roles, useful target depth, and value that was not obvious in box scores.
Athlon Sports Apr 16th, 6:35pm ET
Shallow fantasy football leagues reward more explosive starters, frequent waiver moves, and fewer long-shot stashes sitting on the bench for weeks without utility. Let's examine what that looks like in practice.
Athlon Sports Apr 16th, 6:25pm ET
Deep fantasy football leagues reward managers who draft sturdy starters, stash the right backups, and build enough bench depth to survive injuries, byes, and competitive waivers. Here's how to accomplish those goals!
Athlon Sports Apr 15th, 6:45pm ET
The middle rounds are where fantasy football managers often shape the strength of their weekly lineup, either by adding reliable starters or creating problems that linger all season. Here's how to avoid the latter...
Athlon Sports Apr 15th, 6:22pm ET
A bad draft can leave holes, but the season is not lost if fantasy football managers make steady, practical moves instead of chasing quick fixes. Here's how to do it.
Athlon Sports Apr 15th, 1:46pm ET
Positional runs can change a fantasy football draft quickly, but managers who stay calm and read the board usually make better decisions than those who are unprepared.
Athlon Sports Apr 15th, 1:45pm ET
Effective bench management comes from knowing whether a player still has a path to value or is only taking up a roster spot. Here's how to identify key indicators worth reacting to.
Athlon Sports Apr 14th, 10:42am ET
The new generation’s Mickey Mantle, Mike Trout has looked a lot like himself again to begin the season. Starting off the season strong with back-to-back home run games, Trout owners should be excited about a potential late-round steal if he can manage...
Athlon Sports Apr 13th, 6:36pm ET
NFL and fantasy football depth charts may overlap, but they are not the same. Knowing how to read both can help fantasy managers evaluate players more accurately.
