HELLO EVERYONE, and welcome back for another year of Unpacking the NFL. If you are new here, I will be posting a stat/takeaway every Monday, unpacking different players and situations around the league. This article was inspired by JJ Zachariason's Monday Dumps, so shout out to him and make sure to check him out!  Stats

Early signs you can use to take action before your league mates catch on. Self Scouting - Where Does Your Team Stand? The first thing to address when making changes to your dynasty roster is identifying where your team stands. Take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of your team, and compare them to

Rankings are great; they give us a great starting point for making lineup decisions. But they're also just one data point. Experts also have substantial differences in how they view player values compared to the consensus ranks. It's all a gamble in the end. Here at Optimus Fantasy, we want you to feel confident about

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

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.

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

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

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.

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,

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