Welcome to our Friday vibes! We do a lot of Very Serious Fantasy Football Content™ here at Optimus Fantasy. We're here to help you win in fantasy football, of course. We still do that in this piece, but we were all football fans first and foremost before we joined the fantasy football industry. So, what
By Optimus StaffPublished On: September 5th, 2025Categories: Best Ball, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, TrendingComments Off on Friday Vibes: NFL Week 1 Storylines and 2025 Fantasy Football OutlookTags: Aaron Rodgers, Alvin Kamara, Bill Croskey-Merritt, Bo Nix, Brian Thomas, Brock Bowers, bryce young, Chris Olave, Courtland Sutton, elic ayomanor, Emeka Egbuka, j.k. dobbins, Jalen McMillan, Jayden Higgins, juwan johnson, Ladd McConkey, luther burden, Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison, Matthew Golden, matthew stafford, Patrick Mahomes, r.j. harvey, Rashid Shaheed, Ricky Pearsall, spender rattler, Tetairoa McMillan, xaiver worthy
Wait, waiver wire before Week 1? Absolutely! Here at Optimus Fantasy, we help you stay ready so you don't have to get ready. We're not saying you need to roster every player on this list. After all, you could end up with a team of all waiver wire finds, and then sacrifice your best players.
By Optimus StaffPublished On: September 1st, 2025Categories: Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Trending, waiver wireComments Off on Week 1 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2025 Fantasy Football TeamTags: adam thielen, amari cooper, Bo Nix, Brenton Strange, Brian Robinson, Brock Bowers, bryce young, C.J. Stroud, chris brooks, Christian Kirk, cole kmet', cooper rush, Dak Prescott, daniel jones, dont'e thornton, Emanuel Wilson, Evan Engram, Evan McPherson, Geno Smith, isaac guerendo, Jack Bech, Jake Ferguson, Jakobi Meyers, Jalen Coker, Jayden Higgins, jaylen warren, jelani woods, jeremy ruckert, Jordan Addison, Josh Jacobs, justin fields, Kaleb Johnson, Kenneth Gainwell, mac jones, mason taylor, michael penix, Nico Collins, pat freiermuth, raheem mostert, Rashee Rice, russell wilson, stone smartt, Tetairoa McMillan, trevor lawrence, trey amos, von miller, wil lutz, will reichard, Xavier Legette, zamir white
Dynasty is a game where you need to forecast a player's potential and make moves accordingly. And if I'm being honest, it's pretty hard to get it right! Dynasty managers often make bets on late-round rookies because they provide the biggest return on investment. Sadly, those lottery tickets don't always cash out. When a player
By Bryan RockwoodPublished On: August 28th, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, RookieComments Off on Before the Hype Hits: Smart Dynasty Buys for Fantasy Football Week 1Tags: adam thielen, alexander mattison, andy dalton, Austin Ekeler, Brian Robinson, bryce young, cam ward, chris rodriguez, Dameon Pierce, de'von achane, elic ayomanor, Isaac TeSlaa, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jalen Coker, jaylen wright, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Ladd McConkey, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, nick chubb, ollie gordon, Quentin Johnston, Tim Patrick, tory horton, Tre Harris, Woody Marks
Just like that, the whole preseason is behind us. Congratulations, everyone! The next time we see a team on an NFL field, it will count. We're almost there. Just like before, this column wouldn't be possible without the work of Nathan Jahnke of Pro Football Focus. He does great work; check him out if you
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: August 24th, 2025Categories: Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, TrendingComments Off on Preseason Week 3 Takeaways | 2025 Fantasy FootballTags: A.J. Brown, adam thielen, ainias smith, anthony richardson, Bill Croskey-Merritt, Bo Nix, Brashard Smith, Brock Bowers, Brycen Tremayne, bucky irving, cam skattebo, chris brooks, Chris Olave, chris rodriguez, cole kmet', Colston Loveland, Courtland Sutton, d'ernest johnson, Dak Prescott, Dameon Pierce, damien martinez, David Moore, de'von achane, Deuce Vaughn, DeVonta Smith, devontez walker, Dontayvion Wicks, Dylan Sampson, elic ayomanor, Elijah Mitchell, elijah moore, Emanuel Wilson, emari demercado, george holani, harold fannin, hunter renfrow, isaac guerendo, Isaac TeSlaa, Isiah Pacheco, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, jahan dotson, Jalen Coker, James Connor, Jarquez Hunter, Javon Baker, Jaxson Dart, Jayden Higgins, Jayden Reed, Jaydon Blue, jaylen warren, jaylen wright, Jaylin Noel, jermaine burton, jerome ford, joe flacco, John Metchie, Johnny Wilson, justin herbert, Kaleb Johnson, Kareem Hunt, Kenneth Walker, kimani vidal, luther burden, Malachi Corley, malik heath, Malik Washington, Marvin Mims, mason taylor, Matthew Golden, michael mayer, Najee harris, nick chubb, rachaad white, rasheen ali, Riley Leonard, Romeo Doubs, sean tucker, spencer rattler, Terrace Marshall, terrance ferguson, Trey Benson, tua tagovailoa, Ty Chandler, Tyler Shough, tyrell shavers, van jefferson, Xavier Hutchinson, Zach Charbonnet
Welcome to the NFC West version of Optimus Fantasy's Team Previews! Because someone has to be last, today we're looking at Mr. Irrelevant, the San Francisco 49ers. At least their QB knows all about how to deal with that. In order to best know where we're going, we often need to study where we've been.
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: August 24th, 2025Categories: 2025 team previews, Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, TrendingComments Off on San Francisco 49ers Fantasy Football Preview 2025 | Draft Guide & AnalysisTags: brandon aiyuk, Brian Robinson, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, corey kiner, Deebo Samuel, Elijah Mitchell, george kittle, isaac guerendo, isaiah hodgins, jake moody, Jauan Jennings, jordan james, Jordan Mason, jordan watkins, patrick taylor, Ricky Pearsall, trent williams
Welcome to the NFC West version of Optimus Fantasy's Team Previews! Today, we're looking at the Seattle Seahawks. In order to best know where we're going, we often need to study where we've been. With that in mind, I will cover what the team looked like in 2024, fantasy significant changes to philosophy and personnel,
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: August 24th, 2025Categories: 2025 team previews, Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, TrendingComments Off on Seattle Seahawks Fantasy Football Preview 2025 | Draft Guide & AnalysisTags: charles cross, Cooper Kupp, D.K. Metcalf, damien martinez, elijah arroyo, Geno Smith, george holani, grey zabel, Jalen Milroe, jaren hall, jason meyers, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, joshua dobbs, Kenneth Walker, nick mullens, noah fant, Sam Darnold, tory horton, Tyler Lockett, Zach Charbonnet
Welcome to the NFC West version of Optimus Fantasy's Team Previews! Today, we're looking at the Los Angeles Rams. In order to best know where we're going, we often need to study where we've been. With that in mind, I will cover what the team looked like in 2024, fantasy significant changes to philosophy and
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: August 24th, 2025Categories: 2025 team previews, Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, TrendingComments Off on Los Angeles Rams Fantasy Football Preview 2025 | Draft Guide & AnalysisTags: Blake Corum, colby parkinson, coleman shelton, Cooper Kupp, davante adams, demarcus robinson, Jarquez Hunter, Jimmy Garoppolo, jordan whittington, joshua karty, konata mumfield, Kyren Williams, matthew stafford, puka nacua, terrance ferguson, tyler higbee
Welcome to the NFC West version of Optimus Fantasy's Team Previews! Today, we're looking at the Arizona Cardinals. In order to best know where we're going, we often need to study where we've been. With that in mind, I will cover what the team looked like in 2024, fantasy significant changes to philosophy and personnel,
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: August 24th, 2025Categories: 2025 team previews, Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, TrendingComments Off on Arizona Cardinals Fantasy Football Preview 2025 | Draft Guide & AnalysisTags: chad ryland, emari demercado, greg dorth, isaiah adams, James Connor, kyler murray, Marvin Harrison, Michael Wilson, Trey Benson, Trey McBride
Welcome to the NFC South version of Optimus Fantasy's Team Previews! Today, we're looking at the New Orleans Saints. In order to best know where we're going, we often need to study where we've been. With that in mind, I will cover what the team looked like in 2024, fantasy significant changes to philosophy and
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: August 24th, 2025Categories: 2025 team previews, Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, TrendingComments Off on New Orleans Saints Fantasy Football Preview 2025 | Draft Guide & AnalysisTags: Alvin Kamara, blake grupe, Brandin Cooks, ceedee lamb, Chris Olave, Derek Carr, Jake Haener, jamaal williams, juwan johnson, keenan allen, kendre miller, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Rashid Shaheed, spender rattler, Tyler Shough
Welcome to the NFC South version of Optimus Fantasy's Team Previews! Today, we're looking at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In order to best know where we're going, we often need to study where we've been. With that in mind, I will cover what the team looked like in 2024, fantasy significant changes to philosophy and
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: August 24th, 2025Categories: 2025 team previews, Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, TrendingComments Off on Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fantasy Football Preview 2025 | Draft Guide & AnalysisTags: baker mayfield, bucky irving, cade otton, chase mclaughlin, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan, Mike Evans, rachaad white, sean tucker, tristan wirfs
