It's that time of year again - time to start building out the first version of my redraft player rankings. Over the years of doing this, I have found a process that works for me, and it starts with tiering out each of my position groups. [of_sfb_ad] Draft RB Rankings Tiers I find cutoffs at
By Jay GreenPublished On: June 26th, 2026Categories: Draft, Fantasy Football, Featured, RB RankingsComments Off on RB Draft Rankings 2026: Jay Green's Tiered Running BacksTags: aaron jones, Alvin Kamara, ashton jeanty, bhayshul tuten, bijan robinson, Blake Corum, Breece Hall, bucky irving, cam skattebo, chase brown, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Christian McCaffrey, Chuba Hubbard, Dandre swift, David Montgomery, de'von achane, Demond Claiborne, derrick henry, Dylan Sampson, Isiah Pacheco, j.k. dobbins, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jadarian Price, Jahmyr Gibbs, james cook, Javonte Williams, Jeremiyah Love, jonathan brooks, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Mason, Josh Jacobs, Kaelon Black, Kaytron Allen, Keaton Mitchell, Kenneth Gainwell, Kenneth Walker, kimani vidal, kyle monangai, Kyren Williams, marshawn lloyd, Omarion Hampton, Quinshon Judkins, rachaad white, rhamondre stevenson, Rico Dowdle, RJ Harvey, saquon barkley, sean tucker, tony pollard, travis etienne, TreVeyon Henderson, tyjae spears, tyler allgeier, Tyrone Tracy, Woody Marks, Zach Charbonnet
You've made it. From the opening horn, all the way to now, you've survived. Through cunning, wit, guile, and luck, here you stand on the precipice of fantasy greatness. But the job is not done. These will be the biggest tests of the entire season. You will be tempted by false glory. You will be
By Optimus StaffPublished On: December 8th, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending, waiver wireComments Off on Week 15 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2025 Fantasy Football TeamTags: Aaron Rodgers, Blake Corum, Brock Bowers, carolina panthers, ceedee lamb, Dare Ogunbowale, David Njoku, de'von achane, derrick henry, Evan McPherson, George Pickens, harold fannin, harrison mevis, isaiah likely, J.J. McCarthy, jaylen wright, Keaton Mitchell, lamar jackson, luther burden, Mark andrews, miami dolphins, Mike Gesicki, Nich Chubb, ollie gordon, Rome Odunze, Ryan Flournoy, shedeur sanders, Tee Higgins, Trey McBride, Tyler Shough, will reichard, Woody Marks, Zay Flowers
All rise! The Fantasy Court of Week 14 is officially in session, and this is no routine hearing. This is the final week before the fantasy playoffs, the do-or-die moment when every ranking dispute feels like a federal case and every lineup decision could send you to the promised land or straight into offseason purgatory.
By Optimus StaffPublished On: December 5th, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on Higher or Lower? Fantasy Football Players We’re Backing or Fading in Week 14Tags: aaron jones, Adonai Mitchell, Blake Corum, chris rodriguez, daniel jones, Devin Neal, J.J. McCarthy, j.k. dobbins, jaleel mclaughlin, JaMarcus Russell, Jayden Daniels, John Metchie, Jonathan Taylor, Justin Jefferson, Kenneth Walker, Kyren Williams, lamar jackson, Marvin Harrison, Quinshon Judkins, RJ Harvey, Rome Odunze, Tyler Badie, tyrod taylor, Zach Charbonnet, Zay Flowers
Thanksgiving week is finally here, and while everyone else is arguing about who ruined the mashed potatoes or why the turkey is somehow both dry and undercooked, you're focused on the only feast that really matters: the Week 13 waiver wire buffet. Playoff spots are tightening like your waistband after round three, and this is
By Optimus StaffPublished On: November 24th, 2025Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, Trending, waiver wireComments Off on Week 13 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2025 Fantasy Football TeamTags: Alvin Kamara, Andrei Iosivas, Atlanta Falcons, Blake Corum, brandon aubrey, Brenton Strange, Brian Thomas, Brock Bowers, cam ward, Christian Kirk, Devin Neal, Gunnar Helm, harold fannin, harrison mevis, Ja'Marr Chase, jahan dotson, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, joshua karty, justin fields, ka'imi fairbairn, Kyle Pitts, Kyren Williams, miami dolphins, Nico Collins, Sam LaPorta, T. J. Hockenson, Taysom Hills, Tee Higgins, Travis Hunter, trevor lawrence, Trey McBride, Tyler Shough, Tyler Warren, Xavier Hutchinson
I am back for another week of Unpacking the NFL. If you are new here, I will be posting a stat/takeaway dump every Monday, unpacking different players and situations around the league. Week 5 did not disappoint. We had upsets, blowouts, breakouts, and a few "what just happened?" moments (I am looking at you, Arizona) that
By Carly MangerPublished On: October 6th, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending, Unpacking The NFLComments Off on Unpacking the NFL Week 5: The Stats You Need NowTags: A.J. Brown, Adian O'Connell, AJ Barner, Alvin Kamara, antonio gibson, baker mayfield, Blake Corum, braelon allen, Breece Hall, Brock Bowers, Brock Purdy, bucky irving, calvin ridley, cam skattebo, ceedee lamb, chase brown, Chris Godwin, Chris Olave, Christian McCaffrey, Chuba Hubbard, Cooper Kupp, Courtland Sutton, Dalton Kincaid, dalton schultz, darren waller, Daryl Johnston, davante adams, David Montgomery, David Njoku, Deebo Samuel, derrick henry, DeVonta Smith, dillon gabriel, emari demercado, Emeka Egbuka, Emmitt Smith, Geno Smith, george kittle, harold fannin, j.k. dobbins, Ja'Marr Chase, Jacory Croskey-Merrett, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jake Browning, Jake Ferguson, Jake Tonges, Jalen Nailor, james cook, Jauan Jennings, Javonte Williams, joe flacco, Jonathan Taylor, jonnu smith, Jordan Addison, juwan johnson, keenan allen, kendre miller, kendrick bourne, Kenneth Walker, kenny pickett, Kyren Williams, Ladd McConkey, lamar jackson, mac jones, Malik Nabers, Malik Washington, mason taylor, michael carter, Mike Evans, Nico Collins, Patrick Surtain, puka nacua, Quentin Johnston, Quinshon Judkins, rachaad white, Randy Moss, Rashid Shaheed, rhamondre stevenson, Ricky Pearsall, Rico Dowdle, RJ Harvey, Ryan Flournoy, Sam Darnold, Sam LaPorta, Samaje Perine, saquon barkley, stefon diggs, Tee Higgins, Terry McLaurin, Theo Johnson, Trey Benson, Troy Franklin, Tyler Warren, Tyrone Tracy, wandale robinson, Woody Marks, Xavier Hutchinson, Zach Charbonnet
Now that we're in Week 3, we have a couple of data points under our belt, which give us some insight into what these teams are doing this season. We're no longer guessing with utilization and using what we have at our disposal to make informed decisions. In this ongoing series, Kevin will take every
By Kevin TompkinsPublished On: September 19th, 2025Categories: DFS/Betting, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on NFL Week 3 Fantasy Football Angles and LeverageTags: A.J. Brown, A.J. Terrell, aaron jones, Aaron Rodgers, Alvin Kamara, Amon-Ra St. Brown, ashton jeanty, Austin Ekeler, baker mayfield, ben sinnott, bhayshul tuten, bijan robinson, Blake Corum, Breece Hall, Brian Thomas Jr., Brock Bowers, bryce young, bucky irving, cade otton, calvin ridley, cam akers, cam skattebo, Carson Wentz, cedric tillman, ceedee lamb, chase brown, Chimere Dike, Chris Olave, chris rodriguez, Christian McCaffrey Mac Jones, Chuba Hubbard, Colston Loveleand, Courtland Sutton, D.J. Moore, D.K. Metcalf, Dak Prescott, Dallas Goedert, Dandre swift, daniel jones, davante adams, David Montgomery, David Njoku, derrick henry, DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wikcs, Drake London, Drake Maye, Dylan Samson, elic ayomanor, emari demercado, Emeka Egbuka, Garrett Wilson, Geno Smith, Harold Fannin Jr, hunter renfrow, Isaac TeSlaa, isaiah likely, J.J. McCarthy, j.k. dobbins, Jack Conklin, Jacoby Ford, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jake Browning, Jake Ferguson, Jakobi Meyers, jalen hurts, james conner, Jameson Williams, jared goff, Jason Witten, Jauan Jennings, Javonte Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigma, Jayden Daniels, Jayden Higgins, Jayden Reed, jaylen warren, jaylin lane, Jaylin Noel, jeremy mcnichols, Jerry Jeudy, Joe Burrow, Joel Bitonio, john bates, Jonathan Taylor, jonnu smith, Jordan Mason, Josh Downs, justin fields, Justin Jefferson, justin watson, juwan johnson, Kaleb Johnson, Kalif Raymond, keenan allen, Kellen Morre, Kenneth Gainwell, Kenneth Walker, kyle monangai, Kyren Williams, Ladd McConkey, lamar jackson, Luke Musgrave, luther burden, Malik Nabers, Marcus Mariota, Marvin Harrison Jr., Matthew Golden, matthew stafford, micah parsons, Michael Pittman, Mike Evans, Najee harris, nick chubb, Nico Collins, Noah Brown, Omarion Hampton, pat freiermuth, Patrick Mahomes, Patrick Surtain, puka nacua, Quentin Johnston, Quinshon Judkins, Rashid Shaheed, Ray-Ray McCloud, rhamondre stevenson, Ricky Pearsall, RJ Harvey, Rome Odunze, Romeo Doubs, russell wilson, Sam LaPorta, saquon barkley, Sauce Gardner, sean payton, stefon diggs, T. J. Hockenson, Tee Higgins, Terry McLaurin, Tery Benson, Tetairoa McMillan, tony pollard, travis etienne, Travis Hunter, travis kelce, TreVevon Henderson, trevor lawrence, Trey McBride, Troy Franklin, tucker kraft, Tyler Lockett, Tyler Warren, wandale robinson, Woody Marks, Xavier Hutchinson, Xavier Legette, Xavier Worthy, Zach Charbonnet, zavier scott, Zay Flowers
HELLO EVERYONE, and welcome back for another week of Unpacking the NFL. If you are new here, I will be posting a stat/takeaway dump every Monday, unpacking different players and situations around the league. This article was inspired by JJ Zachariason's Monday Dumps on BlueSky, so shout out to him and make sure to check him
By Carly MangerPublished On: September 15th, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Trending, Unpacking The NFLComments Off on Unpacking the NFL Week 2: The Stats You Need NowTags: adam thielen, Adam Trautman, Amon-Ra St. Brown, bhayshul tuten, Blake Corum, braelon allen, Breece Hall, Brock Bowers, Brock Wright, calvin ridley, cam skattebo, Chig Okonkwo, Chris Olave, Courtland Sutton, D.J. Moore, daniel jones, davante adams, David Montgomery, Davis Allen, de'von achane, derrick henry, devontez walker, Dontayvion Wicks, Dyami Brown, elic ayomanor, Garrett Wilson, hunter renfrow, Isaac TeSlaa, J.J. McCarthy, j.k. dobbins, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jahmyr Gibbs, James Connor, james cook, Javonte Williams, Jaylen Waddle, jaylen warren, jeremy ruckert, jerome ford, Josh Jacobs, Josh Reynolds, Justin Jefferson, juwan johnson, Kaleb Johnson, Kenneth Gainwell, Kenneth Walker, Kyren Williams, Luke Farrell, mac jones, Mack Hollins, Malik Nabers, Mark andrews, Michael Wilson, miles sanders, Mitchell Tinsley, puka nacua, Quinshon Judkins, Rashid Shaheed, rhamondre stevenson, RJ Harvey, Rome Odunze, russell wilson, spencer rattler, stefon diggs, Tank Bigbsy, Tetairoa McMillan, travis etienne, Trey Benson, Troy Franklin, tua tagovailoa, tucker kraft, tylan wallace, Tyler Badie, Tyler Warren, Tyreek Hill, Tyrone Tracy, wandale robinson, Xavier Legette, Zach Charbonnet, Zay Flowers
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
Preseason Week 2 has now come and gone, and if you're not a complete degenerate like me, you didn't watch all the games and break down game film. Frankly, I'm proud of you for that. Just like Preseason Week 1, we have some expectations to set here. But first, an acknowledgement. I could not write
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: August 20th, 2025Categories: Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, TrendingComments Off on Preseason Week 2 Takeaways | 2025 Fantasy FootballTags: adam thielen, alexander mattison, Alvin Kamara, anthony richardson, antonio gibson, ashton jeanty, Blake Corum, Bo Nix, braelon allen, Breece Hall, Brock Bowers, bryce young, C.J. Stroud, calvin ridley, cam akers, cam ward, casey washington, cedric tillman, chase brown, Chimere Dike, Chris Godwin, chris rodriguez, Christian Kirk, Chuba Hubbard, cole kmet', Colston Loveland, Courtland Sutton, daniel jones, Dare Ogunbowale, Darnell Mooney, de'von achane, deommodore lenoir, devaughn vele, Diontae Johnson, Dylan Sampson, elic ayomanor, elijah moore, emari demercado, Emeka Egbuka, Greg Dortch, harold fannin, hunter renfrow, Isaac TeSlaa, Isiah Pacheco, j.k. dobbins, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jalen McMillan, jamari thrash, James Connor, Jarquez Hunter, Jaxson Dart, Jayden Higgins, jaylen wright, Jerry Jeudy, joe milton, joe mixon, Josh Palmer, juju smith-schuster, justin fields, Kaleb Johnson, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, keenan allen, kendre miller, Kenneth Gainwell, Kenneth Walker, kyler murray, Kyren Williams, Ladd McConkey, luther burden, marshawn lloyd, Marvin Harrison, Marvin Mims, michael carter, michael mayer, Michael Wilson, Mike Evans, nick chubb, Nico Collins, olamide zaccheaus, ollie gordon, pat bryant, Quentin Johnston, rakim jarrett, Rashee Rice, rhamondre stevenson, ricky pea, RJ Harvey, ryan miller, saquon barkley, Tank Bigsby, tez johnson, tip reiman, travis etienne, Tre Harris, TreVeyon Henderson, Trey Benson, Trey McBride, Ty Chandler, tylan wallace, Tyler Lockett, Tyler Shough, tyrell shavers, van jefferson, Will Shipley, xaiver hutchinson, Zach Charbonnet, zavier scott, zay jones
Did you watch all of those preseason games? No?! Well, that's OK, I didn't either. But I did go back and watch the relevant parts of all of the ones I missed to bring you this article. Let's start off by setting some expectations about this column: Jobs are not won or lost in Week
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: August 12th, 2025Categories: Best Ball, DFS/Betting, Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, TrendingComments Off on Preseason Week 1 Takeaways | 2025 Fantasy FootballTags: aaron jones, aj dillon, alexander mattison, Alvin Kamara, Andrei Iosivas, andy dalton, anthony richardson, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Austin Ekeler, baltimore ravens, Blake Corum, Bo Nix, braelon allen, Brashard Smith, Breece Hall, Brenton Strange, Brian Robinson, bryce young, Buffalo Bills, calvin ridley, cam ward, carolina panthers, chase brown, chicago bears, Chimere Dike, Chris Godwin, Christian Kirk, cincinnati bengals, cleveland browns, Dallas Cowboys, denver broncos, Detroit Lions, DJ Giddens, Dylan Sampson, Efton Chism, elic ayomanor, Elijah Mitchell, elijah moore, Emeka Egbuka, green bay packers, houston texans, indianapolis colts, Isaac TeSlaa, Isaiah Davis, Isiah Pacheco, J.J. McCarthy, j.k. dobbins, Jack Bech, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jalen Coker, Jalen McMillan, James Connor, Jarquez Hunter, Jaxson Dart, Jayden Reed, jaylen warren, jaylen wright, jerome ford, Joe Burrow, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Mason, jordan whittington, justin fields, justin herbert, Kaleb Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs, KaVontae Turpin, Keaton Mitchell, kendre miller, Kenneth Gainwell, khalil herbert, las vegas raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, los angeles rams, Marvin Mims, Matthew Golden, miami dolphins, Mike Evans, Minnesota Vikings, new england patriots, new orleans saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Nico Collins, Philadelphia Eagles, pierre strong, Pittsburgh Steelers, rachaad white, rhamondre stevenson, Ricky Pearsall, RJ Harvey, roschon johnson, Samaje Perine, San Francisco 49ers, sean payton, sean tucker, Seattle Seahawks, spencer rattler, Tahj Brooks, tampa bay buccaneers, Taylor Heinicke, tennessee titans, travis etienne, tre tucker, TreVeyon Henderson, trevor lawrence, Trey Benson, Trey Lance, Troy Franklin, tua tagovailoa, tyjae spears, Tyler Boyd, tyler goodson, Tyler Lockett, Tyler Shough, tyson bagent, van jefferson, Washington Commanders, Will Shipley, Xavier Legette
