David Montgomery

Fantasy football is easy if you pick the right players. But to improve your odds of picking the right players, you need to avoid picking the wrong players. Here are some of the players I’m bypassing in my 2026 drafts. … read more »

Would Zero-RB have been a less controversial fantasy football strategy with better branding? What if it had been called Pass Catcher Onslaught or Catch-a-Palooza? There are few things in fantasy football more satisfying than having a stud running back anchoring … read more »

When you’re on the clock in fantasy football drafts, there are always players that jump off the page. These are the ones that you will look to draft a ton. To be overweight across multiple leagues. Players who can be … read more »

Do you ever have a dream that jars you awake? That leaves you screaming. If only for a moment. Drenched in a cold sweat. “What if? What if my fantasy football draft plays out EXACTLY LIKE I WANT IT TO … read more »

In fantasy football, not all busts are created equal. Some highly-ranked players still produce, but not enough to live up to their lofty ADP. Our Featured Pros have identified 24 players they consider “draft landmines” in 2026. Fantasy Football Research … read more »

It’s been an offseason to remember for the running back position. With Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor all receiving substantial deals, it’s no surprise that backs have returned to being the meta for fantasy football. If you fall … read more »

There’s nothing more butthole-clenching and brow-sweat-inducing than sitting on the clock in a fantasy football draft and having a brain fart. You frantically scroll through names and search for positions. The clock continues to tick down. Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. … read more »

As we approach the middle of August, we’re merely weeks away from fantasy football redraft leagues beginning. Before we know it, opening night of the NFL season will be here. With that, it’s time to examine some receivers who are … read more »

While running back isn’t the most important position on the field, it is in fantasy football. Last year, Christian McCaffrey was the top-scoring player in fantasy football, averaging 24.5 PPR fantasy points per game. That said, welcome to my running … read more »

Sharing my “flag plant” players for fantasy football with followers is one of my favorite articles to write each season. Though I’ll eventually deal with the fallout in my home leagues, where my friends and family opt to snipe all … read more »

The 2026 NFL regular season is just around the corner. As Week 1 approaches, fantasy football drafts are taking place at a faster pace. While there isn’t a perfect draft strategy, the one thing fantasy players shouldn’t do heading into … read more »

We will discuss five running back over/under plays that stand out the most ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The assumption we will make is that all the running backs we analyze will miss at least two games, as expecting … read more »

The Hall of Fame game is in the rear-view mirror, and now we move on to the rest of the preseason. To get ready, below is a 12-team half-PPR fantasy football mock draft from the 12th overall pick. Fantasy Football Research … read more »

When preparing for your fantasy football drafts, knowing which players to target and which to avoid is important. The amount of information available can be overwhelming, so a great way to condense the data and determine players to draft and … read more »

Our analysts picked four running backs where their fantasy football rankings genuinely diverge, comparing notes to see who’s right about each one. Here’s the full breakdown of where they agree, where they don’t, and why. 2026 Fantasy Football Expert Rankings … read more »

Which running backs are going to win your fantasy football leagues in 2026? Our Featured Pros have their answers about which players are poised to help you dominate your competition. Fantasy Football Research & Advice Fantasy Football Expert Rankings 2026 … read more »

Drafts are right around the corner. We’ve got many great cheat sheets from Dbro, Erickson, and Fitz. I am throwing my targets in the mix here for draft day. For reference, I was the highest FantasyPros Draft Season-ranked among my … read more »

Everyone loves an Ask Me Anything (AMA), especially the fantasy football community. You can put me at the top of the list of those who love fantasy football AMA. Answering questions for a specific individual fantasy player is so much … read more »

Everyone loves power rankings, whether football-related or not. Therefore, I’ve put together fantasy football rankings for all 32 NFL teams, along with my thoughts on each squad for the 2026 season. These rankings are based on a combination of high-end … read more »

The running back position in fantasy football can be fairly volatile because of injuries, new draft picks, split backfields and more. When you can spot a consistent running back, whether that’s because of carries, yards, yards per carry or receptions, … read more »

Hitting on the right wide receivers in fantasy football is one of the biggest ways to dominate your league. Our Featured Pros are here to share with you their top choices for league-winning wide receivers in 2026. Fantasy Football Research … read more »

It’s that time of year again. You and your co-worker friends stand by the coffee maker in the breakroom, favorite mugs in hand, debating who should be the RB1 in fantasy football. Normally, it’s a clear-cut answer. This year, however, … read more »

Our analysts went through a full 15-round fantasy football draft, picking one player per round they’d target at that specific price, plus two bonus picks for the players they most wish they’d been able to squeeze in. Here’s the complete … read more »

Training camp is barely open, the Hall of Fame Game has hardly kicked off, but already we’re starting to see some news that could affect things at the top ends of drafts, and if you’re drafting from the 1.03, that … read more »

If you’re drafting from the 1.02, or just sneaking a look at what your competition might do, then this is the draft guide for you. We’re seeing significant news around the top of the draftboard for the first time in … read more »

It’s hard to believe the NFL is back. Sure, it’s just the Hall of Fame game, but it’s an NFL game nonetheless. Here, I conducted a 12-team fantasy football mock draft with half-PPR scoring from the sixth overall pick Fantasy … read more »

Looking at ADP in fantasy football is important for understanding a player’s value. Our Featured Pros highlight the high-upside targets they believe have the potential to dramatically outperform their draft cost and become difference-makers in 2026. Fantasy Football Research & … read more »