Social media is great for watching news happen in real time. You're following news.optimusfantasy.com on BlueSky, watching all the fantasy-relevant info roll through in real time, it's awesome. But you know what's not so awesome? Trying to sift back through your timeline to figure out exactly where that one free agent ended up signing back

In 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

12 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

Guess who's back, back again? Oh, it's me! Back again with another week of Unpacking the NFL. If you are new here, welcome! Every Monday, I will be posting a stat/takeaway dump, unpacking different players and fantasy-related situations around the league. Week 8 included National Tight End Day! I, for one, was excited! It is usually

We've got a veritable harvest of bountiful waiver wire options for you this week. With the bye weeks here – not on the way, they're here – it means a lot more players are rosterable. We've got quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers galore! There are tight ends and kickers and yes, even more. Ok,

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.

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 North version of Optimus Fantasy's Team Previews! Today, we're looking at the Green Bay Packers. 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

Hey folks! We cannot understate the importance of being in on Week 5 waiver wire players early while the free agency acquisition budget (FAAB) price is cheapest (or free!), so you can add them to your roster. This is not just for adding them to your roster so your league mates don't get them first;

Hey folks! We cannot understate the importance of being in on Week 4 waiver wire players early while the free agency acquisition budget (FAAB) price is cheapest (or free!), so you can add them to your roster. This is not just for adding them to your roster so your league mates don't get them first;