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2023 League Setups: 6-PT vs. 4-PT Passing Touchdowns
Armando Marsal’s league setup series reviews multiple scoring settings, with strategies and thoughts for each format. You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Andy Reid and His Coordinators
Andy Reid has been a head coach since 1999. In that time he has gone through multiple offensive coordinators. I thought it might be revealing to look at how his offense has changed or remained the same over the years to see if we can anticipate any changes with Matt Nagy taking over for Eric Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
John Harbaugh and His Coordinators
John Harbaugh is a fine assessor of talent but does not have a set system of his own on either side of the football. – Jeff Mans, Coaching Breakdown: Baltimore Ravens John Harbaugh took over the Ravens in 2008. He has had six previous offensive coordinators, with new hire Todd Monken being his 7th. They Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Dynasty Ratings Update: 7/19/23
Russell Clay breaks down the latest dynasty ratings update. You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2023 IDP Leagues: AFC South
Phil Backert spotlights IDP players who may be overlooked from each division. Today….the AFC South! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2023 IDP Leagues: AFC East
Phil Backert spotlights IDP players who may be overlooked from each division. Today….the AFC East! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Ramblings: Hot Hitters & Pitching
On the offensive side, we’re a bunch of guys who have improved on offense of late – only positives! On the pitching side, it’s more of a mixed bag, with some guys trending upward and course downward. Let’s dive in and have some fun. HITTINGAndrew Benintendi has one homer and 28 RBI, which kinda leaves Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2023 League Setups: Half-PPR
Armando Marsal’s league setup series reviews multiple scoring settings, with strategies and thought for each format. You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Ramblings: Monday, Funday
Here’s a quick hitting article talking about some players that did some notable things over the weekend. Perhaps these are names that you added in your waiver-wire run, or they might he guys you are looking at on the waiver-wire depending on the size of the league you play in. HITTINGKerry Carpenter has quietly started Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Rookie Talk: July 17, 2023
The last 36 hours has exploded with news about rookies in the game of baseball, so here’s a quick review of what we know and what we expect to happen in 2023 with the youngsters. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is finally gonna get a shot for the Reds as he should make his MLB debut tonight. We Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 7/15: State of the Union
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 7/15: State of the Union Major League Baseball took its break this week for the All-Star Game. Part of that process involved a whole lot of interviews with players, coaches, front offices and the commissioner. This podcast will discuss eight big ticket items from the A.S.B. (data is directly from Bob…
2023 MLB FAAB Values: Week 16
Working the waiver-wire is one of the most important skills a fantasy player needs if they want to hoist the championship trophy at years end. To that end, we will do what we can to help you to navigate the pitfalls and dangers on a weekly basis. It is impossible to craft a list for Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Mind of Marsal Podcast: Episode 26
Mind of Marsal Podcast – Armando Marsal is joined by his good friends Tyler Buecher and Russell Clay. The fellas talk all things Scott Fish Bowl 13 (#SFB13), from league settings, to draft strategies, and dive into their picks and the thought process behind some of those selections. It’s packed with plenty of analysis, as Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Drafters Bestball Late-Round Targets
Armando Marsal shares some of his favorite late-round targets in Drafters Bestball Drafts. You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2023: The PPR Running Back Myth
At one point in time, we played non-PPR. Yes, there was a time where a catch, while cool, did nothing for you in the fantasy game. Game flow mattered a ton, role usage, and then there was some randomness with who/when scored a touchdown. Some folks thought passes should count for something, but others just Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Ramblings: Mid-Season Top-50 Pitchers
Fantasy baseball rankings are everywhere, and no matter how you consume the data, it’s a great time to look back at how the season progressed during the All-Star Break. Here are the top-50 pitchers in a 5×5 setup, in terms of fantasy value accrued, according to the Razzball Player Rater. RANKPLAYERCOMMENT1Spencer StriderBrief hiccup caused panic Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2023 League Setups: PPR
Armando Marsal’s league setup series reviews multiple scoring settings, with strategies and thought for each format. You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2023 NFL Coaching System Breakdowns
Welcome to the 2023 Fantasy Guru NFL Coaching Breakdowns! I started breaking down NFL head coaches for fantasy football purposes back in 2005, and both my research and these writeups have come a long way since. Once again, I got a lot of help from our very own Mike Horn, who put together all of the charts you will see for each head coach and coordinator. Click on the team you want to research. If you have any questions, want more information, or want to discuss how systems may affect certain players, hit me up on Discord or Twitter @Jeff_Mans. Enjoy!! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Ramblings: Mid-Season Top-50 Hitters
Fantasy baseball rankings are everywhere, and no matter how you consume the data, it’s a great time to look back at how the season progressed during the All-Star Break. Here are the top-50 pitchers in a 5×5 setup, in terms of fantasy value accrued, according to the Razzball Player Rater. RANKPLAYERCOMMENT1Ronald Acuna Jr.Dude has gone Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2023: The Closer Grid, July 13th
I believe all fantasy baseball leagues should move on to Solds (saves + holds). I know most don’t buy that line of thought, though for the life of me, I cannot understand the reluctance to go in this direction (I even went as far as suggesting it might be wise to use Team Bullpens at one point). Regardless, we Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
How to Read the 2023 Coaching Breakdown Charts: Part 1
One of the most important parts of the site’s Draft Guide is the Coaching/Scheme Breakdowns section. Not only does Jeff Mans give you his analysis of each Head Coach (HC), Offensive Coordinator (OC), and Defensive Coordinator (DC), there is a wealth of detailed information on the entire staff, the basic schemes they use, a wealth Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
How to Read the 2023 Coaching Breakdown Charts: Part 2
If you haven’t already, take a look at Part I before diving into this one. It will give you not only some tips on reading the first several charts, it will help you understand how the charts are organized and why some coaches have some charts and not others. The first article discussed the charts Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
How to Read the 2023 Coaching Breakdown Charts: Part 3
I started this primer last week. If you haven’t already, take a look at first article and second one before continuing. Today I’ll wrap up the look at up the offensive charts by covering the Extended Red Zone (ERZ) charts. If the term “Extended Red Zone” is unfamiliar, you might want to start here to Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
How to Read the 2023 Coaching Breakdown Charts: Part 4
For the last three articles, I’ve gone over how to read the Coaching Breakdown offensive charts: first the general offensive charts, and then the positional charts, and finally the Extended Red Zone (ERZ) set (should have been posted just before this piece). Now I’ll turn to the charts of the defensive history of all head Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.