Eight weeks into the NFL season, and almost nothing looks quite the way we imagined it back in August. Thankfully, we did get a few things right. Jahmyr Gibbs has opposing coordinators questioning their life choices, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba is putting up numbers that belong in a video game. On the other hand, Mike Gesicki
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: November 4th, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending0 Comments on The NFL Numbers Game Week 8: The Stats You Need to KnowTags: A.J. Brown, Antonio Williams, ashton jeanty, bijan robinson, Blake Corum, Bo Nix, braelon allen, Breece Hall, Brevyn Spann-Ford, bryce young, bucky irving, Carson Wentz, ceedee lamb, Christian Watson, D.J. Moore, Dandre swift, demario douglas, Denzel Boston, derrick henry, DeVonta Smith, Efton Chism, Eli Raridon, Emanuel Wilson, Garnder Minshew, Greg Dulcich, harold fannin, hunter henry, J.J. McCarthy, j.k. dobbins, Jacoby Brissett, Jadarian Price, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jake Ferguson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, jaylen warren, Jonah Coleman, Jonathan Taylor, Justin Jefferson, K.C. Concepcion, Kenneth Walker, kyle monangai, Kyle Williams, kyler murray, Kyren Williams, Ladd McConkey, lamar jackson, Mack Hollins, Makai Lemon, mason taylor, Max Brosmer, Michael Wilson, Mike Gesicki, mike washington, ollie gordon, puka nacua, rashod bateman, RJ Harvey, Romeo Doubs, Sam LaPorta, stefon diggs, Tee Higgins, Terry McLaurin, tony pollard, trevor lawrence, Trey McBride, Treylon Burks, tyler huntley, Zach Charbonnet, Zay FlowersWeek 6 gave us plenty to talk about, with some familiar faces stepping up, a few unexpected names getting involved, and some big target totals that didn’t exactly translate into big fantasy performances. Green Bay’s receiving corps is getting interesting, Kansas City is still trying to make things work with a depleted group, and a
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: October 21st, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on The NFL Numbers Game Week 6: The Stats You Need to KnowTags: A.J. Brown, Adonai Mitchell, Alvin Kamara, ashton jeanty, audric estime, bhayshul tuten, bijan robinson, Blake Corum, Bo Nix, Brevyn Spann-Ford, Brock Purdy, C.J. Donaldson, caleb williams, cam skattebo, cam ward, Carnell Tate, Christian Watson, Colston Loveland, D.K. Metcalf, Dallas Goedert, Dalton Kincaid, Darnell Mooney, Darnell Washington, demario douglas, DeVonta Smith, Dylan Sampson, Emeka Egbuka, Garrett Wilson, Germie Bernard, hunter henry, J.J. McCarthy, ja'kobi lane, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jake Ferguson, jaleel mclaughlin, Jalen Coker, jaylen warren, Jonathan Taylor, Kalif Raymond, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, kendre miller, kendrick bourne, Kenneth Walker, Ladd McConkey, luther burden, Marvin Harrison Jr., Matthew Golden, Mike Evans, Najee harris, Omar Cooper, Quinshon Judkins, rachaad white, Raheim Sanders, Rashee Rice, rashod bateman, Rico Dowdle, roman wilson, Rome Odunze, Sam Darnold, Tanner McKee, Tetairoa McMillan, Tyquan Thornton, Tyrone Tracy, Xavier Worthy, Zay FlowersApparently 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,
By Lou BrunsonPublished On: September 30th, 2026Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off 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, Xavier HutchinsonWelcome to the twenty-third part of a thirty-two-part series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. Fantasy football tasseography is deeply rooted in predicting future fantasy fortunes. Some of the team tea cups we'll be looking into may be larger than others. The smallest of cups may have the most alluring blends of offensive weaponry, or
By Cam TemplarPublished On: July 25th, 2026Categories: 2026 Team Previews, FeaturedComments Off on Green Bay Packers Fantasy 2026: Reading the Offseason Tea LeavesTags: Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, jordan love, Josh Jacobs, Luke Musgrave, marshawn lloyd, Matthew Golden, tucker kraftIn this week's dynasty download, we'll be breaking down the NFC North. For each team, I'll include a summary of its 2025 season and review the key starting players who are up for new contracts. I'll then highlight what positions need to be addressed in the offseason, and finally give my thoughts on that team's
By Mike VadalaPublished On: February 19th, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Storyline, TrendingComments Off on Dynasty Download Looking Ahead To 2026: NFC North EditionTags: aaron jones, Aaron Rodgers, Al-Quadin Muhammad, Alex Anzalone, Amik Robertson, Avonte Maddox, braxton jones, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, caleb williams, Carson Wentz, chris brooks, Christian Watson, Colston Loveland, D.J. Moore, D.J. Reader, D'Marco Jackson, David Montgomery, Dontayvion Wicks, Emanuel Wilson, Eric Wilson, J.J. McCarthy, Jahmyr Gibbs, jake bates, Jalen Nailor, Jameson Williams, Jaquan Brisker, Jayden Reed, jordan love, Josh Jacobs, Justin Jefferson, Justin Skule, Kalif Raymond, Kevin Byard, Kingsley Enagbare, luther burden, Matthew Golden, micah parsons, olamide zaccheaus, Patrick Mahomes, Quay Walker, Rasheed Walker, Rock Ya-Sin, Rome Odunze, Romeo Doubs, Ryan Wright, Sam Darnold, Sam LaPorta, Savion Williams*This is the final boarding call for Flight 3489 to Week 16* Several fantasy managers have already missed the flight and are now stuck at the gate watching highlights, but if you're reading this, welcome aboard. Find your seat; drinks will be served shortly. There are no connections, no standby lists, and absolutely no refunds.
By Optimus StaffPublished On: December 15th, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending, waiver wireComments Off on Week 16 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2025 Fantasy Football TeamTags: Ameer Abdullah, baker mayfield, bucky irving, C.J. Stroud, carolina panthers, chris rodriguez, Christian Watson, colby parkinson, Dare Ogunbowale, davante adams, Devin Neal, devin singletary, Drake London, J.J. McCarthy, Jawhar Jordan, Jayden Reed, Joe Burrow, Kirk Cousins, luther burden, matthew stafford, miami dolphins, Rome Odunze, spencer rattler, trevor lawrence, Trey McBride, Tyler Shough, Tyler Warren, will reichard, Woody MarksWinter is here, and with it, Week 15, where the fantasy landscape has officially frozen over, and every matchup feels like life-or-death. The regular season is behind us, the weak have fallen, and only the playoff contenders remain standing in the snowstorm. This is where legends are made. This is where lineups crumble under the
By Optimus StaffPublished On: December 12th, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on Higher or Lower? Fantasy Football Players We’re Backing or Fading in Week 15Tags: A.J. Brown, Brady Cook, Breece Hall, cam akers, Christian Watson, Deebo Samuel, Devin Neal, DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jayden Daniels, jaylen wright, jaylin lane, jordan love, Josh Jacobs, Kenneth Walker, kenny pickett, kimani vidal, Marcus Mariota, Myles Gaskin, Omarion Hampton, Philip Rivers, Rashee Rice, Riley Leonard, Romeo Doubs, saquon barkley, Terry McLaurin, travis etienne, Treylon Burks, tyrod taylor, Zach Charbonnet, Zach Ertz12 angry men sit around a table in an enclosed room, arguing loudly record scratch Oh, it's Week 12, you say? Oh, I just heard the number 12 and went with it. Week 12, got it. Wait, how is it Week 12 already?! We just had the last preseason game the other day, and I
By Optimus StaffPublished On: November 17th, 2025Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending, waiver wireComments Off on Week 12 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2025 Fantasy Football TeamTags: AJ Barner, Alvin Kamara, Brian Robinson, Brock Bowers, bryce young, chris rodriguez, Christian McCaffrey, Christian Watson, cleveland browns, Cooper Kupp, Dalton Kincaid, Darnell Washington, devin singletary, dillon gabriel, Dontayvion Wicks, Emanuel Wilson, Evan McPherson, Geno Smith, Jacoby Brissett, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Joe Burrow, joe flacco, jordan love, Josh Jacobs, kyler murray, las vegas raiders, Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison, Matthew Golden, Michael Wilson, Rashid Shaheed, Romeo Doubs, Sam LaPorta, sean tucker, shedeur sanders, tory horton, tucker kraft, Tyler Shough, Tyrone Tracy, wil lutzWelcome to Week 10 of Angles & Leverage! It's the first week we've had this season, some truly uneasy lineup decisions this week, especially in DFS. I can't believe I was scouring stone-minimum wide receivers with actual intent to start one of them. It was gross! Four more teams are on bye this week, including
By Kevin TompkinsPublished On: November 8th, 2025Categories: DFS/Betting, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on NFL Week 10 Fantasy Football Angles & LeverageTags: A.J. Brown, aaron jones, AJ Terrell, Alec Pierce, Alvin Kamara, Amon-Ra St. Brown, bhayshul tuten, bijan robinson, Breece Hall, Brian Thomas, Brock Purdy, bucky irving, C.J. Stroud, caleb williams, cedric tillman, Chris Olave, chris rodriguez, Christian Kirk, Christian McCaffrey, Christian Watson, Colston Loveland, D.J. Moore, D.K. Metcalf, Dallas Goedert, Dalton Kincaid, dalton schultz, Dandre swift, daniel jones, davante adams, David Njoku, Davis Mills, de'von achane, Deebo Samuel, demario douglas, derrick henry, devaughn vele, devin singletary, DeVonta Smith, Drake London, Drake Maye, emari demercado, Emeka Egbuka, Garrett Wilson, Greg Dulcich, harold fannin, hunter henry, Isaiah Davis, J.J. McCarthy, Jacoby Brissett, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jakobi Meyers, jalen hurts, james cook, Jameson Williams, Jared Cook, jared goff, Jaret Patterson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, Jaylen Waddle, jaylen warren, jeremy mcnichols, Joe Alt, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Addison, Jordan Mason, josh allen, Josh Downs, Josh Jacobs, julian hill, justin fields, justin herbert, juwan johnson, Kayshon Boutte, keenan allen, Kenneth Gainwell, Kenneth Walker, Khalil Shakir, kimani vidal, kyle monangai, Kyle Pitts, Kyle Williams, Kyren Williams, lamar jackson, Luke Musgrave, mac jones, Mack Hollins, Marcus Mariota, Mark andrews, Marvin Harrison, matt milano, matthew stafford, Michael Pittman, nick chubb, Nico Collins, Oronde Gadsden, Parker Washington, puka nacua, Quinnen Williams, Quinshon Judkins, rachaad white, Rashawn Slater, Rashid Shaheed, Ray-Ray McCloud, Ricky Pearsall, Rico Dowdle, Rome Odunze, Romeo Doubs, Sam Darnold, Sam LaPorta, saquon barkley, Sauce Gardner, sean tucker, T. J. Hockenson, Tanner Connor, Terry McLaurin, Tetairoa McMillan, tez johnson, Theo Johnson, travis etienne, Trey McBride, tucker kraft, Tyler Warren, tyrod taylor, Tyrone Tracy, wandale robinson, Woody Marks, Xavier Hutchinson, Zach Charbonnet, Zay FlowersYeah, it can feel like that sometimes. You do your best, you study the ADP, you listen to all the experts, you put more work into your hobby than you do your actual job, and crush your draft. Of course, some guys don't perform as well right out of the gate. "That's OK," you think
By Optimus StaffPublished On: November 3rd, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending, waiver wireComments Off on Week 10 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2025 Fantasy Football TeamTags: Breece Hall, Brenton Strange, Brian Thomas, C.J. Stroud, calvin ridley, carolina panthers, Carson Wentz, Christian Watson, cleveland browns, cole kmet', Colston Loveland, Cooper Kupp, Davis Mills, Dontayvion Wicks, Durham Smythe, Dyami Brown, Isaiah Davis, J.J. McCarthy, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jake Bobo, Jake Browning, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jayden Daniels, Jayden Reed, joe flacco, justin fields, justin herbert, ka'imi fairbairn, Luke Musgrave, Marcus Mariota, Matthew Golden, Parker Washington, Tank Bigsby, Tim Patrick, tory horton, Travis Hunter, trevor lawrence, tua tagovailoa, tucker kraft, tyrod taylor, will reichard
