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RotoBaller   Jul 6th, 7:25am ET
What was once a dying breed in fantasy football is having a rebirth after 10 different running backs finished the 2025 season with 300 or more touches, with Christian McCaffrey leading the way with 413 touches in the regular season, the most since 2014 when...
RotoBaller   Jul 5th, 7:15am ET
Multiple factors should determine the viability of incorporating a Zero RB approach as you consider strategies to address the position in upcoming drafts. This underscores the importance of creating a flexible plan that helps you adjust to developments that...
RotoBaller   Jul 3rd, 7:25am ET
It is almost time for fantasy football drafts to start. This means it is time to find out which rookies are worth taking and which ones should be left in the queue. July 6 starts the Scott Fish Bowl. It's the official start of the fantasy football season....
Athlon Sports   Jul 2nd, 10:40am ET
One statistic tells you almost nothing and can easily deceive you. Two stats together? That’s teamwork and, more importantly, context. Take xERA and Stuff+. We write a lot here about the ERA/xERA gaps in a pitcher’s statline. The xERA tells you...
RotoBaller   Jul 2nd, 7:25am ET
Often, fantasy managers put too much emphasis on hitting in the first couple of rounds of their fantasy drafts. While it is important to avoid early-round busts, it’s nearly impossible to be crowned a champion without a little late-round help. With June...
Dynasty Football Factory   Jul 1st, 6:21pm ET
1. Cam Coleman, Texas Why He’s Ranked Here Cam Coleman is my WR1 in the SEC because he gives you the best mix of production, size, talent, and long-term upside. He already showed he can play at a high level in the SEC, and now he gets a fresh start at...
Dynasty Football Factory   Jun 29th, 12:31pm ET
Running back is one of the toughest positions to evaluate in C2C, Devy, and CFF. Talent matters, but opportunity matters too. You can love a player’s skill set, but if he is buried on a depth chart or stuck in a bad situation, the value can take longer...
RotoBaller   Jun 29th, 9:35am ET
Dynasty is a form of fantasy football that has been rising in popularity over the years. Not only is it a year-round game, but it also lets fantasy players act like an NFL general manager, making draft picks and trades that shape the roster's long-term future....
Dynasty Football Factory   Jun 25th, 6:32pm ET
There may not be a more important position in C2C, Devy, and CFF than quarterback. If you hit on the right quarterback, he can carry your roster for multiple years. If you miss, especially in deeper formats, it can set your build back fast. This SEC quarterback...
Dynasty Football Factory   Jun 25th, 6:03pm ET
The tight end position is a tough one to pin down in fantasy. You either have one of the elite options who helps you stand above your league mates — just ask anyone who has had Travis Kelce for the past decade — or you’re stuck playing roulette...
RosterWatch   Jun 25th, 12:02pm ET
A 2026 Fantasy Football Discussion: Alex Dunlap and Cody Carpentier discuss how version 1.1 of the RosterWatch Ultimate Draft Cheat Sheet (PPR) is performing against mass simulations and debate high-exposure players, fades, and structural build intel for traditional...
Athlon Sports   Jun 23rd, 7:32pm ET
It’s been a long and winding road for Matt McLain, both on the field and in the fantasy world. Yet, as the “fantasy bust” narrative reaches its peak in 2026, the underlying stats are combatting it. The Reds’ infielder has been on a...
RotoBaller   Jun 22nd, 7:25am ET
The running back by committee (RBBC) approach has traditionally been a source of frustration and consternation for fantasy managers. Congested backfields have frequently fueled a collective cringe among many of you due to the challenges that they create as...
RotoBaller   Jun 21st, 7:20am ET
While quarterbacks in the NFL are the most important position by far, in fantasy football, they’re just another player in the lineup. However, Superflex formats are beginning to take over the fantasy football world. Fantasy leagues want to emphasize...
Dynasty Football Factory   Jun 20th, 11:59am ET
Earlier this offseason, I wrote a similar piece, breaking down the biggest gaps between my devy rankings and those of DFF ranker @Evan_Kerr_. Today, I’m covering the dynasty players where I’m furthest from consensus here at DFF, which averages...
Athlon Sports   Jun 20th, 10:31am ET
Padres fans are starting to use the word “done” in association with Jackson Merrill. I get it. He is hitting .202 and his wRC+ right now is 71: a number that belongs to a backup catcher having a rough July, not the player who finished ninth in...
Athlon Sports   Jun 18th, 1:42pm ET
Ernie Clement’s 2026 batting profile doesn’t seem to match the recent uptick in his offensive power related production. Clement is a low walk, low strikeout, high contact hitter, and always has been throughout his career.  However, although...
RotoBaller   Jun 13th, 7:15am ET
Over the last few seasons, we have seen rookies enter the NFL and make an immediate impact for fantasy football. The 2025 class was no exception. That group provided fantasy managers with a top-15 quarterback (Jaxson Dart), six top-30 running backs (Cam Skattebo,...
Dynasty Football Factory   Jun 12th, 1:18pm ET
*Positional rankings in this article were pulled from Dynasty Football Factory’s Consensus Rankings AFC East Buffalo Bills – Dalton Kincaid (TE14) Dalton Kincaid is a frustrating player to have in fantasy. He’s uber-efficient on a per-route...
Athlon Sports   Jun 9th, 12:51am ET
For wide receivers, 2026 fantasy football projections center on targets, receptions, receiving yards, touchdown expectations, and rushing contributions.