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  • DraftKings DFS lineup on a phone screen with NFL cash game strategy tips

    2026 DFS Tips & Strategies - DraftKings Tips that Never Go Out of Style

    With the 2026 NFL season right around the corner, and considering myself a bit of a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) guru, I wanted to share some tips for playing DraftKings (DK) DFS contests. I'm someone who only plays DraftKings because I prefer their scoring system, which awards one point per reception. In my opinion, point

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    By Keith FlemmingPublished On: August 19th, 2026Categories: DFS/Betting, Fantasy Football, Featured, Strategy0 Comments on 2026 DFS Tips & Strategies - DraftKings Tips that Never Go Out of StyleTags: A.J. Brown, Brock Bowers, Dallas Goedert, DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Jaxson Dart, Jerry Jeudy, Omar Cooper, Trey McBride
  • Kansas City Chiefs rookie WR Cyrus Allen catches a pass at 2026 training camp

    Reading the Training Camp Tea Leaves - Player Profile Cyrus Allen

    You thought the Rams were the last edition of Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves? You thought after researching and writing 32 articles I'd just hang it up? Absolutely not. 1000% no. Never in a million years. I'm back, and this time with a training camp edition of Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves. I've been scouring

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    By Cam WhitePublished On: August 18th, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy Football, Redraft, Rookie, Strategy0 Comments on Reading the Training Camp Tea Leaves - Player Profile Cyrus AllenTags: Cyrus Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice, travis kelce, Xavier Worthy
  • FPL positions explained, goalkeeper defender midfielder and forward scoring, from Optimus Fantasy

    Fantasy Premier League Positions Explained

    Picture your fantasy football lineup. Quarterback. Running back. Wide receiver. Tight end. Sometimes a defense. Different positions, different jobs and completely different ways to win your week. Fantasy Premier League (FPL) works similarly. Your squad is divided into four positions: goalkeeper (GK), defender (DEF), midfielder (MID) and forward (FWD). The major difference is how much

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    By Scott HartwykPublished On: August 15th, 2026Categories: Fantasy Football, fantasy soccer, Strategy0 Comments on Fantasy Premier League Positions Explained
  • Gabriel Magalhanes is a top tier FPL asset

    How Fantasy Premier League Team Selection Works

    You've read the glossary. You understand how Fantasy Premier League differs from fantasy football. Now it's finally time to build your first squad. You click "Pick Team," and suddenly you're staring at a list of hundreds of Premier League players, each with a different price, position and club. There isn't a giant "Best Team" button

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    By Scott HartwykPublished On: August 5th, 2026Categories: Fantasy Football, fantasy soccer, StrategyComments Off on How Fantasy Premier League Team Selection Works
  • Erling Haaland Fantasy Premier League

    Fantasy Premier League vs. Fantasy Football: Every Difference Explained

    If you've been playing fantasy football for years, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is going to feel both familiar and completely different. The strategy is there. The competition is there. The excitement of watching your captain score and the frustration of watching your best player disappear for an entire match are definitely there. But FPL isn't

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    By Scott HartwykPublished On: July 30th, 2026Categories: fantasy soccer, Featured, StrategyComments Off on Fantasy Premier League vs. Fantasy Football: Every Difference ExplainedTags: Erling Haaland
  • Kylian Mbappe is a top tier player in FPL Leagues

    What Is Fantasy Premier League? A Guide for Fantasy Football Players

    If you've ever spent a Thursday afternoon debating whether to start your WR2 or your flex, you're already wired to love Fantasy Premier League. If you know the strategy, the soccer terms will come quickly.  At its core, Fantasy Premier League, commonly called FPL, is fantasy football with a soccer ball. You do not need

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    By Scott HartwykPublished On: July 23rd, 2026Categories: fantasy soccer, Featured, StrategyComments Off on What Is Fantasy Premier League? A Guide for Fantasy Football PlayersTags: Erling Haaland, Hugo Ekitike
  • Erling Haaland of Manchester City on a fantasy soccer terms guide for fantasy football fans

    Fantasy Soccer Glossary: Soccer Terms Every Fantasy Football Fan Should Know

    Imagine drafting your first fantasy soccer team. Five minutes into your first Premier League match, the commentator says: "He's playing as a false nine, looking for a clean sheet after the packed international break." Meanwhile, your buddy texts: "Captain Haaland. Easy haul today." If that sounded like another language, you're not alone. Fantasy football players

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    By Scott HartwykPublished On: July 15th, 2026Categories: fantasy soccer, Featured, StrategyComments Off on Fantasy Soccer Glossary: Soccer Terms Every Fantasy Football Fan Should KnowTags: Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne
  • Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings and George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers, two fantasy football late-season breakouts to draft in 2026.

    Fantasy Football Late-Season Breakouts: 2026 Redraft Targets Who Peak When It Matters

    We're always looking for an edge in fantasy football. With so much information out there and so many rankings to sort through, the average player in your home league is getting better. Late-season breakout candidates can be a game-changer for your fantasy football squads.  Fantasy Football Late-Season Breakouts: 2026 Draft Targets So where do we,

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    By Jay GreenPublished On: July 13th, 2026Categories: Draft, Featured, Redraft, StrategyComments Off on Fantasy Football Late-Season Breakouts: 2026 Redraft Targets Who Peak When It MattersTags: Amon-Ra St. Brown, cam ward, Carnell Tate, ceedee lamb, Chris Olave, Drake London, george kittle, George Pickens, Jaxson Dart, Jordyn Tyson, Justin Jefferson, kyler murray, Malik Nabers, Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall
  • Fantasy Football ADP Trends 2026 graphic showing overvalued and undervalued players to fade and target

    Fantasy Football ADP Trends - Forgot About D'Andre

    Welcome back to Fantasy Football ADP Trends, everyone and my apologies for the delay. Here's a look at some players I find interesting (complimentary) and interesting (derogatory) based on their current Average Draft Position (ADP). Fantasy Football ADP Trends [of_newsletter_ad] QB ADP Trends The difference in ADP between Joe Burrow (QB3) and Dak Prescott (QB8)

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    By Walker KellyPublished On: June 24th, 2026Categories: Best Ball, Draft, Fantasy Football, Featured, Redraft, StrategyComments Off on Fantasy Football ADP Trends - Forgot About D'AndreTags: A.J. Brown, baker mayfield, chase brown, Dak Prescott, Dallas Goedert, Dandre swift, Dontayvion Wicks, Emeka Egbuka, isaiah likely, Javonte Williams, Jayden Reed, jaylen warren, Joe Burrow, jordan love, Kirk Cousins, kyle monangai, Kyle Pitts, kyler murray, Mark andrews, Mike Evans, Rico Dowdle, Romeo Doubs, Sam LaPorta, Tetairoa McMillan, travis kelce, trevor lawrence, Tyler Shough
  • Rookie WRs to target in 2026 fantasy drafts, led by Carnell Tate

    5 Rookie WRs to Target In Drafts

    With mandatory NFL camps beginning to kick off, we'll all be eager to hear which NFL rookies are standing out in pass-catching drills, and our eyes will be drawn to the WRs making impressive catches in one-on-one drills against defensive backs. This year's rookie class has five guys who are capable of contributing to fantasy

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    By Cam WhitePublished On: June 18th, 2026Categories: Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Strategy, WR RankingsComments Off on 5 Rookie WRs to Target In DraftsTags: A.J. Brown, Antonio Williams, Ben Johnson, Cam White, Carnell Tate, Chris Olave, David Blough, DeVonta Smith, jalen hurts, Jayden Daniels, Jordyn Tyson, KC Concepcion, Makai Lemon, malachi fields, Malik Nabers, Omar Cooper, shedeur sanders, Skyler Bell, Terry McLaurin, Zay Flowers
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