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  • The NFL Numbers Game Week 3: The Stats You Need to Know

    The NFL Numbers Game Week 3: The Stats You Need to Know

    Apparently I've been accused of sounding like AI. Which is honestly devastating. Not because I'm offended, but because I have spent an embarrassing amount of time staring at football stats, arguing with myself about whether a 25% target share is actually interesting, and coming up with increasingly stupid puns for player names. If that's AI,

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    By Lou BrunsonPublished On: September 30th, 2026Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending0 Comments on The NFL Numbers Game Week 3: The Stats You Need to KnowTags: A.J. Brown, Alec Pierce, Alvin Kamara, Amon-Ra St. Brown, bijan robinson, Blake Corum, braelon allen, Breece Hall, Brian Robinson, Brock Bowers, Brock Purdy, Brycen Tremayne, bucky irving, C.J. Donaldson, C.J. Stroud, cam skattebo, Case Keenum, ceedee lamb, Christian Gonzalez, Christian Watson, cooper rush, Courtland Sutton, D.K. Metcalf, Dak Prescott, darren waller, davante adams, demario douglas, devin singletary, Drake London, Emanuel Wilson, george holani, harold fannin, hunter henry, Isaiah Davis, J.J. McCarthy, j.k. dobbins, Jacoby Brissett, Jadarian Price, Jalen Coker, james cook, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jaylen Waddle, jaylen wright, josh allen, Josh Downs, Justin Jefferson, Keaton Mitchell, kendre miller, Kenneth Gainwell, Kyle Pitts, kyler murray, Kyren Williams, lamar jackson, Mack Hollins, Makai Lemon, Matthew Golden, michael penix, Michael Pittman, Mike Gesicki, Najee harris, ollie gordon, Omarion Hampton, Parker Washington, Peyton Manning, r.j. harvey, roman wilson, Ryan Flournoy, Sam LaPorta, stefon diggs, Terry McLaurin, tom brady, travis etienne, travis kelce, Tyler Badie, Tyler Warren, Tyrone Tracy, wandale robinson, xaiver hutchinson
  • Kenyon Sadiq

    Week 4 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2026 Fantasy Football Team

    The waiver wire is starting to look a little different. We're three weeks into the season, the first round of bye weeks is right around the corner, and suddenly those end-of-the-bench roster spots are looking a lot more important. The Panthers and Chiefs will be off in Week 5, followed by the Bengals, Lions, Dolphins,

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    By Optimus StaffPublished On: September 28th, 2026Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending, waiver wire0 Comments on Week 4 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2026 Fantasy Football TeamTags: A.J. Brown, Adonai Mitchell, AJ Barner, Alec Pierce, Arizona Cardinals, Austin Ekeler, baker mayfield, bijan robinson, braelon allen, Breece Hall, Brian Robinson, bryce young, Brycen Tremayne, bucky irving, Buffalo Bills, carolina panthers, chad ryland, Chris Bell, daniel jones, darren waller, de'von achane, deshaun watson, Dominic Zvada, Drake London, Drake Maye, Emmett Johnson, Geno Smith, green bay packers, Jacoby Brissett, Jalen Coker, Jalon Daniels, jaylen wright, joe flacco, Jordan Addison, Keaton Mitchell, keenan allen, kendre miller, Kenneth Gainwell, Kenyon Sadiq, Kirk Cousins, Konata Mumpfield, kyler murray, Malik Washington, Marcus Mariota, mason taylor, matt gay, michael penix, New York Giants, ollie gordon, Omar Cooper, Omarion Hampton, pat freiermuth, roman wilson, Ryan Flournoy, Sam Darnold, spencer shrader, Ted Hurst, terrance ferguson, Tetairoa McMillan, will reichard, Zach Ertz
  • Parker Washington

    Fire & Ice: Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers For Week 3

    Two weeks down, and we're finally starting to learn a little more about these teams. We've seen enough football to have some early ideas about which offenses are clicking, which players are earning bigger roles, and, perhaps most importantly, which defenses we want to avoid. That doesn't mean we have everything figured out, far from

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    By Optimus StaffPublished On: September 26th, 2026Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, Strategy, Trending0 Comments on Fire & Ice: Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers For Week 3Tags: baker mayfield, Blake Corum, Christian Gonzalez, davante adams, Denzel Boston, Emeka Egbuka, Jayden Daniels, jaylen warren, Jordan Addison, keenan allen, kendrick bourne, Kenneth Walker, Kyren Williams, Malik willis, Marcus Mariota, Parker Washington, Quinshon Judkins, rhamondre stevenson, stefon diggs, tony pollard, TreVeyon Henderson
  • Omarion Hampton

    Fire & Ice: Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers For Week 2

    One week down, and somehow we already know everything, right? At least that's what fantasy Bluesky/Twitter would have you believe… Week 1 is always a little chaotic. We get surprise breakouts, disappointing debuts, weird game scripts (thanks Australia), unexpected usage, and approximately 53 people ready to declare that a player they loved all offseason is

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    By Optimus StaffPublished On: September 19th, 2026Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, Strategy, Trending0 Comments on Fire & Ice: Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers For Week 2Tags: baker mayfield, bucky irving, C.J. Stroud, chase brown, Dalton Schutlz, Dandre swift, de'von achane, deshaun watson, harold fannin, Jayden Higgins, Jaylen Waddle, justin herbert, Keaton Mitchell, Kenneth Gainwell, Nico Collins, Omarion Hampton
  • Therapists office and title says "fantasy therapy week 1"

    Fantasy Football Therapy Week 1: It’s Time to Be Honest About Your Team

    Come in, come in, sit down. So tell me, what brings you in today? Mmhmm. Mmhmm. I see. OK. Well, you've certainly got plenty on your mind. I know, I know, it's a lot to carry all at once, but don't worry, we're gonna help you sort through it. After all, it's early in the

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    By Lou BrunsonPublished On: September 17th, 2026Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, Strategy, Trending0 Comments on Fantasy Football Therapy Week 1: It’s Time to Be Honest About Your TeamTags: A.J. Brown, Aaron Rodgers, Brock Bowers, cooper rush, de'von achane, Drake London, Drew Lock, Hollywood Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, Jadarian Price, Jameson Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jayden Daniels, justin fields, Keon Coleman, Mike Gesicki, noah fant, Quinshon Judkins, Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins
  • Bijan Robinson hero RB strategy 2026 fantasy football RB1 anchor

    Hero RB Strategy 2026: A Round-By-Round PPR Draft Guide

    Our motto at Optimus Fantasy is "we stay ready, so you don't have to get ready." In that spirit, we're delving into all the relevant draft strategies for your season-long fantasy football leagues in our 2026 Draft Strategy series. In this second installment, analyst Walker Kelly runs headlong into the popular Hero RB draft strategy,

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    By Walker KellyPublished On: May 29th, 2026Categories: Draft, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, RedraftComments Off on Hero RB Strategy 2026: A Round-By-Round PPR Draft GuideTags: bijan robinson, Brock Bowers, chris rodriguez, Christian McCaffrey, Dak Prescott, de'von achane, Garrett Wilson, Jadarian Price, Jahmyr Gibbs, james cook, jaylen warren, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Mason, Josh Downs, KC Concepcion, Kenneth Gainwell, Mike Evans, Patrick Mahomes, Rico Dowdle, Tetairoa McMillan, Trey McBride
  • Jadarian Price Seahawks robust RB strategy 2026 sleeper pick

    Robust RB Strategy 2026: A Round-by-Round PPR Draft Guide

    Our motto at Optimus Fantasy is “we stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready.” In that spirit, we’re delving into all the relevant draft strategies for your season-long fantasy football leagues in our 2026 Draft Strategy series. In this second installment, analyst Jay Green dives into the polarizing Robust RB draft strategy, guiding

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    By Jay GreenPublished On: May 26th, 2026Categories: Draft, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, Redraft, Rookie, StrategyComments Off on Robust RB Strategy 2026: A Round-by-Round PPR Draft GuideTags: ashton jeanty, bijan robinson, Breece Hall, Brian Robinson Jr, Brock Bowers, bucky irving, chase brown, Christian McCaffrey, Dallas Goedert, daniel jones, de'von achane, derrick henry, Harold Fannin Jr, isaiah likely, Jacory Croskey, Jadarian Price, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jake Ferguson, james conner, james cook, Javonte Williams, Jay Green, Jeremiyah Love, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Josh Jacobs, Kenneth Gainwell, Kenneth Walker, Kyle Pitts, Kyren Williams, Malik Nabers, Mark andrews, Nico Collins, Omarion Hampton, rachaad white, Sam LaPorta, saquon barkley, Travis Etienne Jr, Travis Hunter, TreVeyon Henderson, Trey McBride
  • 2026 NFL Draft Fantasy Football Breakdown featuring top rookie prospects in college uniforms

    2026 NFL Draft Recap: Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings & Landing Spot Analysis

    The NFL Draft is the signal for fantasy football managers that spring has arrived. The draft is over. Our favorite prospects' landing spots are locked in, and we can start to prognosticate on these players' futures through our fantasy football crystal ball. That is exactly what we aim to do for you in this 2026

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    By Optimus StaffPublished On: April 28th, 2026Categories: Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, News, NFL, Redraft, RookieComments Off on 2026 NFL Draft Recap: Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings & Landing Spot AnalysisTags: A.J. Brown, aaron jones, adam randall, Antonio Williams, ashton jeanty, brandon aiyuk, caleb douglas, calvin ridley, Carnell Tate, Chris Bell, Chris Olave, Cyrus Allen, David Boston, de'von achane, De'Zhaun Stribling, Demond Claiborne, Denzel Boston, derrick henry, DeVonta Smith, DJ Giddens, dj moore, Eli Heidenreich, Eli Stowers, Emmett Johnson, Fernando Mendoza, Garrett Wilson, j.k. dobbins, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jadarian Price, Jalen Tolbert, jam miller, james conner, Jayden Daniels, Jeremiyah Love, Jerry Jeudy, Jonah Coleman, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Mason, Jordyn Tyson, Kaelon Black, Kaytron Allen, KC Concepcion, ken walker, Kenneth Walker, Kenyon Sadiq, kevin coleman, Makai Lemon, Malik Washington, Malik willis, mason taylor, Mike Evans, mike washington, Nate Boerkircher, nick singleton, Omar Cooper, Quinshon Judkins, rachaad white, RJ Harvey, Robert Henry Jr., Roman Hemby, seth mcgowan, shedeur sanders, Skyler Bell, Terry McLaurin, tony pollard, Travis Hunter, Trey Benson, Ty Simpson, tyler allgeier, Xavier Legette, Zach Charbonnet
  • What Your Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Pick Actually Buys You

    You're on the clock in your rookie draft. You're sweating, weighing need vs. talent vs. positional scarcity… you make your pick. You take a deep breath, knowing you got The Guy. It doesn't even matter where you took him. It could be the 1.01, it could be the 3.07, and no matter where you took

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    By Lou BrunsonPublished On: April 27th, 2026Categories: Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on What Your Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Pick Actually Buys YouTags: Amon-Ra St. Brown, ashton jeanty, Brock Purdy, C.J. Stroud, ceedee lamb, Dak Prescott, Henry Ruggs, jalen hurts, Jalen Raegor, james conner, Justin Jefferson, Tyler Shough
  • The GUTS Dynasty Model, Explained Vol. 3: Gold or Fool’s Gold?

    Last time, I showed you that every position has a curve. You know, those fun roller-coaster-shaped things that mimic players' careers. You have the adrenaline junkie running backs that peak early and fall fast. Then there are the kiddie ride wide receivers who have a broad prime. And quarterbacks have a slope that your grandparents

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    By Lou BrunsonPublished On: April 16th, 2026Categories: Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on The GUTS Dynasty Model, Explained Vol. 3: Gold or Fool’s Gold?Tags: Antonio Gates, Rob Gronkowski, travis kelce
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