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Sophomore Breakout Series: LB

By dushanes | March 28, 2020 | Comments Off on Sophomore Breakout Series: LB

Linebackers are the core of any IDP league. No position is as reliable and consistent as the LB group. A lot of the time with linebackers, we know who the studs are going to be right from the draft and usually, a highly touted LB can start and produce from day one. These highly-regarded linebackers can be tough to get your hands on as any savvy IDP player will snag them up early in rookie drafts. But just like all positions, there are players that are out of the spotlight you should be targeting.

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Early 2020 Rookie Redraft Primer Part 4

By Tyler Justin Karp | March 26, 2020 | 0 Comments

Part 1 of this article series focused on the incoming rookie quarterbacks. Then, part 2 and part 3 covered running backs and the top two wide receivers. In this fourth and final part, I will cover four more incoming rookie wide receivers. All of these players come with question marks, but I believe each of them at least has a shot to provide fantasy value in 2020.

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IDP Change of Scenery: San Francisco to Indianapolis

By Darrell Winstead | March 25, 2020 | Comments Off on IDP Change of Scenery: San Francisco to Indianapolis

This trade has the star power, the first round pick involved and was a bit of surprise to a lot of us. The San Francisco 49ers traded star stud defensive tackle, DeForest Buckner, and in return, they would receive the Colts’ 2020 first round pick (13th overall). A big trade for both, with both getting impact pieces for their teams. 

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Early 2020 Rookie Redraft Primer Part 3

By Tyler Justin Karp | March 24, 2020 | Comments Off on Early 2020 Rookie Redraft Primer Part 3

At Oklahoma, Lamb found wild success. He played three years with a series of star college quarterbacks: Baker Mayfield in 2017, Kyler Murray in 2018, and Jalen Hurts in 2019. In total, Lamb had 173 catches for 3,292 yards and 32 touchdowns. His 2019 performance solidified his status as the WR1 in this class, as he had 62 receptions for 1,327 yards and 14 touchdowns.

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Schemes Are Ch-Ch-Changing! (Part 3: Lions and Giants)

By Tripp Brebner | March 24, 2020 | Comments Off on Schemes Are Ch-Ch-Changing! (Part 3: Lions and Giants)

Part Three of my series investigates the two NFC defenses with new coordinators from the Belichick coaching tree: Patrick Graham of the Giants and in Detroit, Head Coach Matt Patricia and his new defensive coordinator, Cory Undlin. 

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IDP Change of Scenery: Denver to Los Angeles

By Darrell Winstead | March 21, 2020 | Comments Off on IDP Change of Scenery: Denver to Los Angeles

One team that addressed a need was the Los Angeles Chargers, who looked to upgrade and improve their cornerback group, signing Chris Harris Jr. They have veteran Casey Hayward on one side and super talented Swiss army knife, Desmond King covering the slot, but they need to improve their third corner of the group.

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Early 2020 Rookie Redraft Primer Part 2

By Tyler Justin Karp | March 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Early 2020 Rookie Redraft Primer Part 2

Every year, multiple rookie running backs are fantasy viable. Here we’ll look at the consensus top three running backs coming into the 2020 NFL Draft. Each of these players is likely to have a massive role in 2020 and will most certainly be redraft relevant.

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IDP Change of Scenery: Atlanta to Tennessee

By Darrell Winstead | March 20, 2020 | Comments Off on IDP Change of Scenery: Atlanta to Tennessee

Being patient, the Titans sat back, let the market set itself and then went after their target. The player that they chose was outside linebacker Vic Beasley, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons.

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IDP Change of Scenery: Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

By Darrell Winstead | March 19, 2020 | Comments Off on IDP Change of Scenery: Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

What a crazy first day of the legal tampering period, where teams can work deals with free agents, but they can’t become official until Wednesday. One of the best free agents signing in my opinion so far is the Philadelphia Eagles offer to defensive tackle Javon Hargrave. They will sign him to a three year, $39 million deal when free agency officially opens on Wednesday.

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Killing the Combine

By Darrell Winstead | March 18, 2020 | Comments Off on Killing the Combine

Every year we seem to have a handful of players that amaze us with there athletic awesomeness. Even when we expect great results from certain players, we still get wowed. This year was no exception, as there was once again some standout take notice performances. Here we take a look at a few of the next group of stars to be.

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IDP Change of Scenery: Jacksonville to Baltimore

By Darrell Winstead | March 18, 2020 | Comments Off on IDP Change of Scenery: Jacksonville to Baltimore

The first team to make waves was the Baltimore Ravens. They were aggressive out the gate and made a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars, for twelve-year veteran defensive end Calais Campbell. The Ravens would only give up a 2020 fifth round pick to acquire Campbell. 

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Alternate Redraft Formats

By Tyler Justin Karp | March 16, 2020 | Comments Off on Alternate Redraft Formats

This article is about newer formats that are now starting to appear in redraft leagues. While certain league types are common in dynasty circles, many redraft players may not be familiar with the strategy or even the rules. Unless otherwise stated, strategy advice is for a 12 team PPR league with an equal number of running back and wide receiver starters.

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Early 2020 Rookie Redraft Primer: Part 1

By Tyler Justin Karp | March 15, 2020 | Comments Off on Early 2020 Rookie Redraft Primer: Part 1

Coming into 2020, Burrow will have a plethora of weapons. The Bengals locked up Tyler Boyd to a long-term deal and will use the franchise tag to retain A.J. Green. They also have speedster John Ross and promising third-year receiver Auden Tate on their roster. Running back Joe Mixon will also take some of the initial pressure off Burrow, providing a solid anchor for the Bengals’ rushing attack. 

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Redraft Early Round 2

By Tyler Justin Karp | March 13, 2020 | Comments Off on Redraft Early Round 2

Examing Round two of redraft leauges – With tier four, encompassing tier five, and begins tier six. For this list, we’re assuming this is a 1 QB, 12-team, PPR format where there is an equal number of RB and WR starters.

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IDP Wrap Up: CB Review

By Scott Osterloh | March 9, 2020 | Comments Off on IDP Wrap Up: CB Review

After beginning 2019 battling injuries, Ward got healthy and dominated the second half of the season. In the 10 games between weeks eight and 17, the 2018 fourth overall pick created 38 total tackles, 11 passes defended, three turnovers and scored a touchdown for the Browns secondary. Over that span, Ward finished sixth among CBs in IDP scoring.

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The Dark Side of the Moon: Exploring IDP through the Prism of Offense

By Tripp Brebner | March 7, 2020 | Comments Off on The Dark Side of the Moon: Exploring IDP through the Prism of Offense

In the interest of furthering the inclusion of individual defensive players in redraft and dynasty leagues alike, let’s explore how each of the five defensive positions functions like an offensive position on fantasy football rosters. I can’t tell you which offensive player or even fantasy rookie draft pick you should offer for Aaron Donald without knowing the context of your league. I can, however, explain how to value defensive tackles in fantasy football using tight ends as context. In fact, each defensive position has a close parallel on offense.

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Schemes Are Ch-Ch-Changing: Part 2

By Tripp Brebner | March 6, 2020 | Comments Off on Schemes Are Ch-Ch-Changing: Part 2

Anticipating and acting on scheme change is a risk/reward proposition in fantasy football. Correctly anticipating an edge defender’s new role in a defense can deliver a difference-maker at the most valuable IDP position. There, I said it! The value above replacement for a high-end DE is greater than that for linebackers through much of the […]

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Top Free Agent Safeties

By Darrell Winstead | March 5, 2020 | Comments Off on Top Free Agent Safeties

Devin McCourty
While McCourty may be getting a little long in the tooth at age 32, there is no overlooking the value of his experience. It’s been rumored the past couple of seasons, and he himself admitted that the thought of retiring had crossed his mind, but he still feels like he can play at a high level and can still impact a team.

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Top Free Agent Cornerbacks

By Darrell Winstead | March 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Top Free Agent Cornerbacks

The top free-agent prize in the cornerback group is without a doubt, seven-year veteran Logan Ryan, His career can be told in two parts and both prove why he’ll be the most sought after corner in free agency. Ryan’s career began in New England, where the Patriots drafted him in the third round with the 83rd overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft. He would spend four seasons with the empire, playing in all sixty-four games, while becoming one of the league’s best tackling and coverage corners.

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Redraft Reaction: First Free Agent Dominoes Fall

By Seth Woolcock | March 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Redraft Reaction: First Free Agent Dominoes Fall

In this edition of “Redraft Reaction,” we’ll take a look at a series of minor moves that have transpired in February and the likely fantasy impact they’ll have in the redraft landscape.

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Top Free Agent Linebackers

By Darrell Winstead | March 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Top Free Agent Linebackers

I truly believe the Rams have to resign Littleton. They have some youth behind him, but it is uncertain and unproven youth. Littleton went undrafted out of Washington and has developed into one of the league’s best linebackers. He went from a two year backup for the Rams, to a two-year starter, with a Pro-Bowl selection in 2018. He’s their most accomplished and talented linebacking option.

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Montez Sweat is Going to be Just Fine

By dushanes | March 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Montez Sweat is Going to be Just Fine

Coming out of Mississippi State, Sweat had the football world clamoring about his size and speed shown at the 2019 NFL combine. Sweat, a 6’6” 260lbs. edge rusher set the 40-yard dash record for the position at 4.41 seconds per @NFLReaserch.

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Top Free Agent Interior Defensive Linemen

By Darrell Winstead | February 27, 2020 | Comments Off on Top Free Agent Interior Defensive Linemen

Chris Jones is not only the top prize free agent interior defensive lineman but he is one of the top 10 overall defensive free agents. At age 25 he is among the youngest free agents but there are quite a few in this group. However, none of them are as talented or have the impact that Jones has had. Then when you consider that IDL is a highly coveted position by NFL teams, it takes his value to another level.

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Top Free Agent Edge Rushers

By Darrell Winstead | February 26, 2020 | Comments Off on Top Free Agent Edge Rushers

At age 27, Clowney will be entering his eighth season in the league. Up to this point, there have been mixed results from the freakish athlete. Injuries have been an issue throughout his career, as he’s only played all sixteen games in a season just once. However, there is no doubt the impact he can have on the field when healthy.

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Redraft Early Round 1

By Tyler Justin Karp | February 25, 2020 | Comments Off on Redraft Early Round 1

Just for fun, I’m going to get into my early redraft Round 1 for 2020. This list is subject to significant changes throughout the offseason, but let’s take a quick look right now. For this list, we’re assuming a 1 QB, 12 team, PPR format where there is an equal number of RB and WR starters.

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