Running back handcuffs have fallen out of favor in recent years with the growth of committees and depth at the position. Pure handcuffs, players without standalone value, are a good way to tie up an important roster spot for much of the season, only to see that player not match the starter’s value when you plug him in for a key late-season tilt. Even on…...

Nelson Agholor was one of the last year’s best redemption stories. After two moribund campaigns to start his career, the No. 20 pick of the 2015 draft gained 768 yards, scored eight touchdowns, and finished as WR21. While he still hasn’t recorded even an 800-yard season, his current ADP outside the first 90 picks is surprising. He even fell to WR46 in the Apex Experts…...

The buzz over third-year wide receivers has largely died down in recent seasons as owners realize this isn’t a special group. But as the Myth of the Third-Year Breakout WR is dispelled, it opens up other opportunities for savvy owners. Third-year players do break out – just not in huge numbers – and they often represent excellent post-hype values. Davante Adams was an excellent example…...

Welcome to the 2018 Zero RB candidates countdown where we help you find inexpensive RBs to destroy your league. You can use the list to fill out your Zero RB squad or build Flex upside into a RB-heavy start…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

After the epic 2014 WR class, it’s not surprising that the encore disappointed, but the failure of that 2015 group partially explains the larger collapse at the WR position. Seventeen WRs were drafted between Amari Cooper and Stefon Diggs, and none of them have reached the 200-point plateau that roughly corresponds with a WR2 finish. That group includes epic busts like Kevin White, Breshad Perriman,…...

Every year, the next generation of stars pushes against the old guard as they battle to earn the right to be a first-round selection the following year. Draft the one player poised to crush ADP in every round, and you’ll wish you could turn your redraft squad into a dynasty roster…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a...

Welcome to the 2018 Zero RB candidates countdown where we help you find inexpensive RBs to destroy your league. You can use the list to fill out your Zero RB squad or build Flex upside into a RB-heavy start…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

Unproven fifth-year wide receivers tend to fly below the radar for fantasy, but they offer hidden value at a compelling price for two important reasons…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

Welcome to the 2018 Zero RB target list where we help you find inexpensive RBs to destroy your league. You can use the list to fill out your Zero RB squad or to build Flex upside into a RB-heavy start…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

The top experts in the field gathered for the annual Apex Experts draft last week. The early rounds featured a number of surprises, picks that thwarted and exposed ADP. We now move into the middle rounds where fantasy titles are won…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

The first night of the preseason is in the books, and exciting new players are already making their presences felt. Saquon Barkley took the field and immediately ripped off four carries for 43 yards. Baker Mayfield rose to the challenge of Tyrod Taylor’s perfect game and threw for over 200 yards. Immediate star turns were no surprise from this year’s elite prospects, but what about below-the-radar…...

The Man vs. Machine series uses the Draft Dashboard to help you prepare for your league by mocking out of every draft slot, but the Dashboard is a powerful tool that also gives you an informational advantage on your opponents during a draft…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

NFL draft position dictates early career fantasy scoring, but looking for prospects with elite college production is the best way to find bargains and players who will outscore draft expectation. Sure, it may take a while for some of those players to emerge when the deck is stacked against them, but we can afford to be patient with our final roster spots…. Membership Required You...

A year ago, Mike Williams was one of my must-avoid players, and then he struggled through an injury-plagued rookie season with 11 catches for 95 yards. That’s obviously not a great sign, but it may be worse than you think. Neil Dutton has shown that receivers with extremely low levels of rookie production tend to have short NFL careers…. Membership Required You must be a...

Darren Sproles is a trendy player in the final rounds of best ball leagues, but he’s not the best ADP value on his own team…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

Last week a bunch of my favorite people participated in a best ball league for charity, and thanks go out to our ringleader Pat Thorman. Winnings from the 2017 MFL10 of Death went to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and I’d like to mention Sal Stefanile for helping to set that up and for the important work he has done with them…. Membership Required...

The 2018 MFL10 of Death took place last week. The brainchild of Pat Thorman, it features a Who’s Who of the top fantasy experts, including Charles Kleinheksel, Denny Carter, J.J. Zachariason, Mike Clay, Rumford Johnny, Ryan Forbes, Rich Hribar, Sigmund Bloom, Raymond Summerlin, and Scott Barrett. Fortune has favored RotoViz, with Charlie taking down the inaugural title and your author sneaking out first place in…...

As we amble our way through the post-draft doldrums and wait for the flurry of news that comes with training camp, best ball leagues are a perfect way to pass the time. Despite the lack of major developments outside of the nightmare for Hunter Henry owners, we still have MFL10 risers as drafters continue to process the draft fallout. Trendy players continue their slow rise…...

A year ago, Ben Gretch started one of my favorite leagues, a dynasty best ball format with 30 roster spots and an elite cast of owners that includes Brian Malone, Josh Hermsmeyer, Ryan McDowell, Evan Silva, Matt Harmon, Pat Thorman, Rich Hribar, J.J. Zachariason, Graham Barfield, and the two-headed FantasyLabs monster of Bales-Freeman. … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership...

With the 2018 MFL10 of Death ongoing, I’m examining the tactics that provide the best opportunity to win this season. Should owners target the elite tight ends like Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce? … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...