Dynasty Analysis
Playing fantasy football is not about being the biggest, meanest, or even smartest player out there, it is about being adaptable to changing situations. Injuries, coaching changes and legal issues can all be hazardous to your fantasy team, but being able to think on your feet and adjust to these changes is what will make […]
The 2016 running back class came in all shapes and sizes. The real question we need to ask is, who can they play at the next level? A wise, old Jedi named Yoda once questioned “judge me not by my size, do you?” I ask the same of my readers when considering former Illinois back, now […]
The ACL guys ready for Week 1 Jordy Nelson, WR, Green Bay Packers Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Caroline Panthers Dion Lewis, RB, New England Patriots Jamaal Charles, RB, Kansas City Chiefs Jordy Nelson Nelson suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee during the preseason and spent the entire year watching from the bench. […]
“Patience You Must Have My Young Padawan – Yoda Every year there is criticism to what positions of the NFL Draft are its weakest. As such, the 2016 draft was no different as NFL teams and draft pundits alike were in agreement that this year’s tight end class did not have a first round talent. […]
Rob Gronkowski has been the clear #1 Tight End for general purposes for some time now. However, some fantasy players don’t believe Gronkowski offers an advantage that is worth the cost of acquiring him. This article will investigate exactly what the impact of having the 6’6”, 265lbs tight end has on your dynasty team. Gronkowski […]
With the news this week that Arian Foster has signed with the Miami Dolphins, he has become one of the hottest topics in fantasy football. Should fantasy owners buy or sell? Foster is a hard buy for me with the only exception being a team looking to “win now”. If you want an RB1 hiding […]
We all have our own personal “that guy” in sports. The one that we put so much trust into, and the same one who blew up in our faces. This is especially true in fantasy football. Coming into last year, I was fairly high on then-sophomore rusher, Jeremy Hill. In his inaugural NFL season, Hill […]
The IDP world is always changing and owners need to keep their eyes open for value. Last year the Giants invested a third round pick in former UCLA defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa. He came into the league a bit banged up and ended his rookie season quite early on injured reserve with a foot injury, […]
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably played backyard football with your buddies at least a few times. There’s also a pretty good chance you were a team captain on a few occasions. For me, it was always a struggle to pick between the bigger and more athletic friend versus the smaller, less athletic friend that […]
Welcome to the Dynasty Football Factory’s Video Analysis section. The following video is the brain child of creator and analyst Alex Rollins @BHAnalysis. In this in-depth video analysis Alex takes the production microscope to Seahawks wide receiver, Doug Baldwin. Watch the video and listen to the commentary from DFF’s Video Analyst, Alex Rollins and how he breaks down what made Baldwin special in 2015 […]
When you see a rather unknown player break out from the middle of the pack and become a quality contributor, some questions may surface in your head. Multiple things could have sparked that breakout, whether it be a new coaching scheme, philosophy, more playing time, or a newly discovered commitment by the player. On the […]
Last year proved to be a major disappointment for the once feared Packer offense. A season ending knee injury to Jordy Nelson, AC joint sprain for Randall Cobb, and Eddie Lacy underperforming proved to be a triumvirate that was deadly for the effectiveness of the offense. Fast forward to today, now with a full complement […]
There were hundreds of stories being told about the 2016 NFL Draft class. One the most interesting transformations is about an athletic quarterback turned receiver, Braxton Miller. Recent history tells us that Hines Ward has been the one to have made the most successful transition, so far (yes he played some quarterback and running back […]
For the first time in what seems like eons I am sitting down to write. The circumstances surrounding my ability to put the written word into action is based largely on the fact that we just suffered one of the worst storms in state history today and I’m one of the lucky 110,000 city residents […]
One of the biggest stories coming out of the 2016 NFL Draft was the recovery of superstar, UCLA linebacker, Myles Jack, who got selected by the Jaguars in the second round. This athletic freak was a natural force as a running back early on, as well as a linebacker, his entire healthy career for the […]
It’s an exciting time for dynasty football owners with the unknown wide receiver talent, DeAndre Smelter, who missed all of the 2015 season recovering from an ACL injury he suffered in 2014. This ultra-athletic former Georgia Tech player, now 49er receiver, should perhaps be fawned or fretted over. So far, the run-based college is batting […]
In today’s fast paced NFL, the “need for speed” is everywhere and seems to be desired by all. The 2016 NFL Draft had a few speed demons and the one that garnered the most attention was former Notre Dame wide out, Will Fuller, who was selected by the Houston Texans with the 21st pick in […]
Recently, one of my colleagues here at DFF, Andy Miley, put out an excellent piece of what you should be looking for in a Commissioner when you’re looking to join a new league. One of the main points he touched on was the league’s By-Laws. To summarize: 1. Clear-Cut Rules A league’s rules should be straightforward […]
The 2016 rookie running back class was chock full of surprises. One of the biggest stories in the Oakland camp was that former Texas Tech back, DeAndre Washington is getting some first team reps. Some fantasy pundits may discount him due to his size, but this is a talented back who might be poised to […]
Cincinnati Bengals The Bengals have a veteran linebacker crew consisting of Karlos Dansby, Ray Maualuga, Rey Vincent, and Vontaze Burfict to lineup in 2016. However, that didn’t stop Cincinnati from using the 24th pick of the third round on inside linebacker, Nick Vigil. I’ll be interested to see what happens if one of the aforementioned […]
The single most devastating enemy to dynasty leagues is horrible/laissez-faire Commissioners. In the past six years, I have come across three of them. This article gives some examples and concerns of mine as to the mistakes that they make. These horrible Commissioners already know who I’m talking about and I won’t name them here, but […]
What is an Achilles tendon injury? The Achilles tendon is the confluence of three muscles in the lower leg that allows for an individual to generate power in the ankle and leg. Specifically, the Achilles allows the individual to plantar-flex the ankle with significant power. There are other muscles that allow for plantarflexion, but not […]
Utes better get to know him. Devontae Booker has the mold of a workhorse, NFL running back. With measurables of 5-11, 220lbs. he should be able to withstand the physicality of the NFL each week. However, Booker’s college career started slowly. In fact, he didn’t immediately attend a D-I university. Booker actually began his college […]
LB – Blake Martinez, Green Bay Packers College Ball Martinez played his college ball at Stanford. He really began to shine as a junior. The game slowed down for him and it began to showcase his skills when it did. With confidence restored, he managed 102 tackles and seven of those were for a loss! Ultimately, I […]
Welcome to the Dynasty Football Factory’s Video Analysis section. The following video is the brain child of creator and analyst Alex Rollins @BHAnalysis. In this in-depth video analysis Alex takes a deeper look into what makes Tyrod Taylor a starting NFL quarterback, but more importantly why (outside of deeper formats) he should be on your avoid list of quarterback candidates. So, grab your cup […]