Shawn Siegele explores where fantasy owners go wrong in their search for the next Chase Claypool. He looks at the key metrics for uncovering the next inexpensive rookie breakout and explains why your best bet for 2021 won’t cost you anything at all.  Last week, I looked at the 5 Reasons You Should Trade Down in Your Rookie Draft. I have Claypool on a large…...

Shawn Siegele looks at five evidence-based reasons why trading down in your rookie draft is the key to building a dynasty. He breaks down the tactics involved and explains how executing the moves in concert can lead to rosters loaded with players like Stefon Diggs and Chase Claypool. On yesterday’s episode of Ship Chasing, Peter Overzet asked me how many trades I’ll make during all…...

Shawn Siegele looks at the early returns from over 260 rookie drafts and helps you find the tier breaks, sleepers, and top trade options in the first three rounds of 2021 rookie drafts. My 2021 Projected Superflex Rookie Draft was updated live throughout the weekend with advanced stats and player comps as prospects came off the board in the NFL draft. Colm Kelly and I…...

The RB Prospect Lab has been an awesome tool for locating the truly elite RBs for fantasy and fading all of the trap players. Shawn Siegele looks at the 2021 RB class following the NFL draft. Do prospects like Najee Harris, Travis Etienne, and Javonte Williams reach the star tier, or are they fool’s gold like Josh Jacobs and Clyde Edwards-Helaire? A lot of readers…...

Shawn Siegele provides his updated 2021 dynasty rookie draft projections after Day 1 of the NFL draft. Does Najee Harris solidify himself above Travis Etienne? Can Trey Lance vault Justin Fields? Rashod Bateman and Kadarius Toney are going in opposite directions, but how much do they move? Last year, I provided live updates of my projected rookie draft as players came off the board in…...

Michael Carter gained 1,512 yards from scrimmage in 11 games last year, averaging just a tick under 8.0 yards per carry and catching 25 more passes to give him 82 for his career. He’s smaller and older than high-profile teammate Javonte Williams, but could he still be the better back? Or, if not that, could he be the better fantasy value? Make the Scouting Process Easy…...

Trey Sermon launched himself into the national consciousness with 264 scrimmage yards in the national semifinal against Clemson. Does the rest of his profile offer enough firepower to confirm his position as a top-30 running back in dynasty startups? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne and Why You Should Be Willing to Pay Almost Any Price to Land the Next Superstar…...

Kenneth Gainwell opted out of the 2020 season, but he’s still a potential Day 2 selection after a monstrous 2,000-yard season as a sophomore at Memphis. He furthered his case with a 4.42 pro day forty after bulking up to 201 pounds. Is that enough to push him up a tier and make him a priority selection in startups?  Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All…...

Chuba Hubbard returned for a final season in 2020, but his performance cratered. He’s now a much cheaper selection in startups and rookie drafts. Shawn Siegele is a sucker for players with Hubbard’s profile, but can he find enough evidence to convince you to buy? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne: Why the Clemson Star Should Be Part of Any Winning…...

Jermar Jefferson’s pro day reinforced his status as a Day 3 prospect, but his on-field performance paints him as a first-round pick. Shawn Siegele explains why the precocious Oregon State star is such a controversial player and how to take advantage in dynasty. Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Travis Etienne: Why the Clemson Star Should Be Part of Any Winning Startup Javonte…...

Javonte Williams didn’t wow observers with a 4.55 forty at his pro day, but that’s not the entire picture. If you buy Williams today, will you get a fast return on his RB18 price? Make the Scouting Process Easy with RV’s All the Metrics Series Jermar Jefferson Reminds Us that Production and On-Field Explosivenss Are Undervalued Travis Etienne and Why You Should Be Willing to…...