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Studying Fantasy Defenses: The CliffsNotes
This past offseason, I spent a lot of time looking at fantasy defenses… Hopefully, some diehard subscribers read all those articles. But with the test approaching (in the form of draft day), I thought I’d write the CliffsNotes for those articles (not that this is a substitute for that reading). First, the scoring system I used. 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.
League Format: 4-pts Vs. 6-pts For Passing Touchdowns
Happy Wednesday Fantasy Guru Fam! There are so many different unique league formats and scoring settings. Each week we have tackled a new format and the best way to approach it. So far we have covered PPR, standard, two-QB, super flex, half-PPR, keeper, dynasty, and 14-team leagues. The next one on the list is the 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.
ADP Report – FFPC End of July Update
Continuing our ADP Reports series, this week we’ll be diving into what changes have occurred over the previous month in ADP over at the FFPC. Remember, FFPC drafts differ in quite a few ways the other formats we’ve covered, namely the TE-Premium scoring (1.5 PPR) and the duration of drafts generally lasts 28 rounds. Learn 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.
Future NFL Draft Prospects: July 30
The NFL is built upon what college football provides… Every year, there’s a focus on incoming rookies and players who are going to make an impact for their new teams, but where did those players come from? What did they look like as underclassmen in college? How productive were they? The goal of this article 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.
Training Camp Report 7/30
NFL Training Camp is a busy time of year. This is when the coaches implement their system, playbooks are drawn up and every position on every team is up for grabs. Injuries are as common as practice cones and tackling dummies. If you blink, you could just miss the preamble to a breakout season. Fortunately, 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.
2019 MLB Trade Deadline
It’s that time of year again – the MLB Trade Deadline. Our very own Ray Flowers is on the case this deadline day, as he will update every deal that comes down as teams attempt to prepare their rosters for the stretch run to the playoffs. Ray will touch on every relevant deal throughout the 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.
On The Clock: Pick 8.05
Happy Tuesday my Fantasy Guru fam! It’s that time of the week again, we are on the clock! Each week I will walk you through a scenario you may be faced with on draft day and present multiple options, then choosing the way I would go about it. There might also be weeks where I 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: Arms Dealt & Hurt
Take a stroll through the mind of Ray Flowers… Arms are being moved prior to the trade deadline. Jason Vargas takes his game to the starting rotation of the Phillies. What will that club decide to do with their group of arms? The Brewers, content to have a starting rotation of other team’s cast-off’s, has 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.
The Draft Analyzer: Best Ball Leagues
In this edition of our “Draft Analyzer” series, Tyler Buecher looks at a recent Best Ball draft featuring Fantasy Guru/Elite Fantasy staff! 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.
Trending – 7/30/19
Russell Clay guides you through the hottest topics of the past week and deciphers how the fantasy football market will react. 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.
Training Camp Report 7/29
NFL Training Camp is a busy time of year. This is when the coaches implement their system, playbooks are drawn up, and every position on every team is up for grabs. Injuries are as common as practice cones and tackling dummies. If you blink, you could just miss the preamble to a breakout season. Fortunately, 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.
Tyler’s Thoughts – DraftKings Week 1 Salary Review
Yesterday we saw DraftKings release their pricing for Week 1 DFS. We still have ages until this actually means anything, but it’s never too early to take a quick look at how they priced specific players. After spending all spring and summer focused on dynasty and bestball leagues, it’s interesting to see how the DFS 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, July 29th
We had two main trades shake out over the weekend. The names to know include Marcus Stroman to the Mets and Eric Sogard to the Rays. We also had one of the last elite prospects heading into 2019 finally get his call to the big leagues in Bo Bichette. Three big moves? Two maybe? Perhaps 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.
Training Camp Report 7/28
NFL Training Camp is a busy time of year. This is when the coaches implement their system, playbooks are drawn up and every position on every team is up for grabs. Injuries are as common as practice cones and tackling dummies. If you blink, you could just miss the preamble to a breakout season. Fortunately, 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.
MLB Weekly Preview: July 29 – Aug 4
In the following weekly preview, we have a game breakdown for all 30 MLB teams, pitching rankings and latest IL info to dominate Fantasy Baseball... PLUS TRADE DEADLINE ONGOINGS!!! Jeff Mans and I were sitting around the metaphorical campfire, singing “Kumbaya” and talking about baseball, the future of the fantasy business and days of old. He…
Running Back Pairings
It’s crucial to excel at Running Back (RB) if trying to win a fantasy championship. While there’s plenty of ways to skin a cat (strange analogy, but it’s Friday), one thing that’s undeniable is the importance of accumulating points at the RB position. IF the league requires two or more RBs in a lineup on 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.
Training Camp Report 7/27
NFL Training Camp is a busy time of year. This is when the coaches implement their system, playbooks are drawn up and every position on every team is up for grabs. Injuries are as common as practice cones and tackling dummies. If you blink, you could just miss the preamble to a breakout season. Fortunately, 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 – 7/27
(1) New website. (2) Rankings will be updated August 1st. (3) Gallo/Snell/Taillon injury updates (4) Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander in 2020. (5) Bullpens that could change: CWS, NYM, COL, TOR, BAL, DET, CLE, ARI, KC, SF, MIA. (6) Waiver-wire: HITTERS (Travis d’Arnaud, Robinson Cano, Nate Lowe, Rougned Odor, Anthony Santander, Will Smith, Yasmany Tomas) 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.
Vlad’s FAAB Values – Fantasy Baseball Week 19
UPDATE: Sergio Romo dealt to the Twins where he could eventually steal the job to himself. Meanwhile, I believe he and Taylor Rogers will be co-closers. Nick Anderson is the guy to grab for some Marlins’ saves. Wow, Week 19 already? Where has the time gone? The summer feels like it’s just begun, yet, it’s 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.
Training Camp Report 7/26
NFL Training Camp is a busy time of year. This is when the coaches implement their system, playbooks are drawn up and every position on every team is up for grabs. Injuries are as common as practice cones and tackling dummies. If you blink, you could just miss the preamble to a breakout season. Fortunately, 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.
MLB Stats Breakdown – July 26th, 2019: BABIP, K-Rates & FIP
Fernando Tatis has been tremendous this season, from virtually day one, and his overall work to date has tagged him as an outright fantasy star. Ray Flowers explains why that statement is accurate, but also why there’s some significant concern over what Tatis owners should expect from him the rest of the way. How likely 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.
GUIDE TO AUCTION DRAFTS
We grew up on the snake draft. For those of us that are old, such as myself, we would spend a month before the season began running mock drafts, trying to discern invisible patterns that would lead us inexorably to the best options to take the first few rounds of a draft. Jimmy loved RBs, 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 – Is Joe Mixon Worth The Price?
Happy Friday, fine folks! I’m hopeful that everyone had a great week. It’s that time of week where we take a tour through the Mind of Marsal. Taking chances can be nerve-wrecking, especially when it is something that involves an unknown end result. Whether it is switching careers, opening a new business, investing your money 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.
Friday Fantasy Focus – Drew Brees
Welcome back for another installment of the #FridayFantasyFocus! Last week’s segment on Damien Williams provided a ton of clarity in how I’ll be approaching Williams in redraft, bestball, and dynasty leagues this summer. That’s essentially the goal of this series. To try and illuminate some of the more puzzling players at current ADP and 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.