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AFC EAST Divisional Nuggets: Week Two

Every week this series will attempt to bring clarity to the goings-on, both on and off the field within each NFL Division so that dynasty owners can make championship level decisions based on our actionable information. Our writers will be digging through data and film for inference on coach/front office decision making so that they can keep you equipped with the “nuggets” you need to succeed. Here we bring you the AFC East.

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Antonio Brown’s Wild Ride: Wins even when he loses

In a shocking turn of events, Antonio Brown has agreed to terms with the Patriots. The idea has been tossed around over the last couple of weeks during Brown’s fallout with Oakland as a complete joke.
No one could have actually guessed, or have thought Antonio Brown would be released by the Raiders and sign with New England, but here we are.
Tom Brady passing to Antonio Brown is a reality. Mr. Big Chest brings his talents to Foxboro for at least a year. Adam Schefter reports the Patriots have agreed to a one year deal worth up to $15m that includes $9m signing bonus, another $1m guaranteed and $5m in incentives.

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IDP Nation Podcast – Episode 3 – Bonus – AFC East IDP Preview

Welcome to the IDP Nation Podcast, the Factory Sports Network’s IDP-centric show. We are your hosts Dan Cook and Darrell Winstead. Are you ready for some tenacious IDP discussion? We’ve got you covered from your LB1 to your taxi squad. This is IDP Nation! This week’s episode: Same hosts, same great IDP content, new name!

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New England Tight End Turnstile: Michael Roberts Turn

The tight end position has been a turnstile for New England in the short time since Rob Gronkowski retired. The Patriots have been scrambling to find a replacement since he left the NFL. They signed TE Stephen Anderson in January, Matt LaCosse in March, and Austin Seferian-Jenkins in April. Then subsequently they traded Jacob Hollister to Seattle while later signing former Patriot Benjamin Watson in May. If your head isn’t spinning yet, there’s more. Austin Seferian-Jenkins was cut at the beginning of June, and today the Patriots traded a conditional 7th round pick to the Detroit Lions for 2017 fourth round pick Michael Roberts (TE).

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NFL Draft Round 1 Instant Fantasy Reaction: N’Keal Harry to the New England Patriots

[profiler]N’Keal Harry[/profiler] Measurables: 6’2” 228 lbs 40 Time 4.53 38.5” Vertical N’Keal Harry just cemented his place as rookie 1.01 pick for me in 1 QB formats. He lands in an absolutely killer spot for a pass catcher at pick 32 to the New England Patriots. There should be no question that Tom Brady throwing

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Why Austin Seferian-Jenkins signing with New England matters

Austin Seferian-Jenkins The New England Patriots have lost the Polar bear in pads that is Rob Gronkowski, and the fantasy world is anxious to lock in the next tight end to catch passes from Tom Brady. We’ve been wondering, who could possibly replace Gronk? The answer is no one, but the Patriots need to find

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IDP Predraft Program: New England

The NFL Draft is quickly approaching! The IDP department is breaking down each team post-free agency and what they should look to address in the draft. New England Patriots The Patriots have been active this off-season! They are always looking long term at salaries, and which players can come in and fill specific roles in

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DFF Fantasy 5 Spot: Patriots vs. Bills

New England Patriots 23 vs. Buffalo Bills 3 – John Orr (@DFF_JohnIDP) New England Patriots [profiler]Tom Brady[/profiler] always impressed me with his calmness and control. The crafty veteran knows where everyone is and where to go. He can throw into tight spaces with power or lob passes with high accuracy. His competitive fire is burning.

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IDP Stock Market Weekly: Week 5

Hot Stock CB [profiler]Tra’Davious White[/profiler] (BUF): I am amazed at how little he is owned in fantasy considering how well he is playing. One of the top defensive scorers in all formats and should be owned everywhere. I will make him my hottest stock again this week, and he should have another good performance again

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NFC South

Week 4 Fantasy Preview: NFC South

New Orleans Saints @ Miami Dolphins (in London) What to Watch For: Saints WR [profiler]Willie Snead[/profiler] returns from a 3 week suspension, and it couldn’t come soon enough for [profiler]Drew Brees[/profiler] and the underwhelming Saints’ passing game.  As expected, [profiler]Michael Thomas[/profiler] has led the team with 17 receptions and only 1 TD on 26 targets

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IDP Sleepers: AFC East LB’s

This IDP Sleeper piece is the first of an 8-part series where I will be canvassing the Linebacker corps for each division in the NFL. The purpose of these pieces will be to help you to identify the IDP Sleepers that could potentially become valuable assets in your quest for a league championship. Let’s get started!

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LB/S Kamu Grungier-Hill, New England Patriots

Let’s kick this segment off with a few quick questions. Did you have a man crush on Deone Bucannon and you didn’t get to draft him? As a result, you were stuck watching him blowup this past year as a box safety/hybrid middle linebacker right? Same can be said somewhat for Mark Barron. Did you almost

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