Welcome to the eighteenth 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 WhitePublished On: July 20th, 2026Categories: 2026 Team Previews, Featured0 Comments on Dallas Cowboys Fantasy 2026: Reading the Offseason Tea LeavesTags: ceedee lamb, Dak Prescott, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson, Jalen Tolbert, Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue, Malik Davis, Michael Trigg, Ryan Flournoy
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
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)
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
Our motto at Optimus Fantasy is “we stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready.” In that spirit, we’re delving into all the relevant draft strategies for your season-long fantasy football leagues in our 2026 Draft Strategy series. In this second installment, analyst Jay Green dives into the polarizing Robust RB draft strategy, guiding
By Jay GreenPublished On: May 26th, 2026Categories: Draft, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, Redraft, Rookie, StrategyComments Off on Robust RB Strategy 2026: A Round-by-Round PPR Draft GuideTags: ashton jeanty, bijan robinson, Breece Hall, Brian Robinson Jr, Brock Bowers, bucky irving, chase brown, Christian McCaffrey, Dallas Goedert, daniel jones, de'von achane, derrick henry, Harold Fannin Jr, isaiah likely, Jacory Croskey, Jadarian Price, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jake Ferguson, james conner, james cook, Javonte Williams, Jay Green, Jeremiyah Love, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Josh Jacobs, Kenneth Gainwell, Kenneth Walker, Kyle Pitts, Kyren Williams, Malik Nabers, Mark andrews, Nico Collins, Omarion Hampton, rachaad white, Sam LaPorta, saquon barkley, Travis Etienne Jr, Travis Hunter, TreVeyon Henderson, Trey McBride
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
By Carly MangerPublished On: March 9th, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, News, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, TrendingComments Off on 2026 NFL Transaction TrackerTags: aaron jones, alec ingold, Alec Pierce, austin hooper, Breece Hall, cade otton, calvin austin, Case Keenum, Charlie Kolar, Chig Okonkwo, chris rodriguez, Christian Kirk, curtis samuel, D.J. Moore, Dallas Goedert, dalton schultz, daniel jones, Darnell Mooney, David Montgomery, Dawson Knox, drew dalman, Dyami Brown, eddy piñeiro, Emanuel Wilson, emari demercado, Foster Moreau, gardner minshew, Geno Smith, George Pickens, Greg Dulcich, Hollywood Brown, isaiah likely, Isiah Pacheco, j.k. dobbins, jahan dotson, jake moody, Jake Tonges, jaleel mclaughlin, Jalen Nailor, james conner, Javonte Williams, Jaylen Waddle, jeremy mcnichols, jerome ford, joe mixon, John Metchie, jonnu smith, josh johnson, juice scruggs, justin fields, ka'imi fairbairn, Kalif Raymond, Keaton Mitchell, kendrick bourne, Kenneth Gainwell, Kenneth Walker, kenny pickett, Khalil Mack, Kyle Allen, Kyle Pitts, kyler murray, Malik willis, Marcus Mariota, maxx crosby, Michael Pittman, Mike Evans, minkah fitzpatrick, noah fant, olamide zaccheaus, rachaad white, Rashid Shaheed, Rico Dowdle, Romeo Doubs, stefon diggs, T. J. Hockenson, tommy devito, travis etienne, travis kelce, trent mcduffie, Trey Hendrickson, Trey Lance, Treylon Burks, tua tagovailoa, tutu atwell, tyler allgeier, Tyler Conklin, tyler higbee, Tyreek Hill, van jefferson, wandale robinson, zane gonzalez
IT'S TIIIIIIIIIIIMEEEEEEEE Yes, it is December 1st, which in my book means it is now acceptable to play Christmas music. She has broken free, but maybe that's not your speed. Perhaps the Dropkick Murphys sound more like your family at Christmas. Or maybe you're like us and just want some dang fries. However, you aren't
By Optimus StaffPublished On: December 1st, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending, waiver wireComments Off on Week 14 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2025 Fantasy Football TeamTags: Adonai Mitchell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Brandin Cooks, Brock Wright, C.J. Stroud, Chris Olave, de'von achane, devaughn vele, Evan McPherson, george kittle, Gunnar Helm, J.J. McCarthy, Jahmyr Gibbs, james cook, Jameson Williams, Jason Myers, Javonte Williams, Joe Burrow, justice hill, justin fields, juwan johnson, Keaton Mitchell, Malik Davis, Max Brosmer, Rashid Shaheed, ray davis, Riley Patterson, Ross Dwelley, Sam LaPorta, Sauce Gardner, Ty Johnson, Tyler Shough, tyrod taylor
Welcome back, one and all. If you are confused as to why I am welcoming you back, stop what you are doing and go check out Part 1 of this series. Now, without further ado... (Click the play button above for the full experience) *X files music plays in the distance* Have you ever wondered
By Optimus StaffPublished On: November 13th, 2025Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on The Schedule Conspiracy: Who’s Got the Secret Path to the Championship (Part 2)Tags: AJ Barner, Brenton Strange, Brian Thomas, bucky irving, David Montgomery, Deebo Samuel, Drake Maye, emari demercado, hunter henry, Hunter Long, j.k. dobbins, Jahmyr Gibbs, james cook, Javonte Williams, Jayden Daniels, Kyle Pitts, lamar jackson, Marcus Mariota, Mark andrews, michael carter, michael penix, rachaad white, RJ Harvey, sean tucker, Terry McLaurin, Travis Hunter, trevor lawrence, Trey Benson, Zach Ertz, Zonovan Knight
🎶 If I could turn back time…🎶 echoes softly in the distance Is it the pursuit of knowledge that makes us want to look back and ask, "What if?" Or is it a sort of self-punishment? "I should have known better." 🎶If I could find a wayyyyyy🎶 the music swells Welcome to Optimus Fantasy's look
By Optimus StaffPublished On: November 7th, 2025Categories: Draft, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on Friday Vibes: If We Could Turn Back Time | Fantasy Football RedraftTags: Amon-Ra St. Brown, ashton jeanty, bijan robinson, Brock Bowers, ceedee lamb, Christian McCaffrey, daniel jones, de'von achane, derrick henry, Drake London, Emeka Egbuka, Ja'Marr Chase, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jake Browning, james cook, Javonte Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jaxson Dart, Jonathan Taylor, josh allen, Josh Jacobs, Justin Jefferson, Kyren Williams, lamar jackson, Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison, puka nacua, Rashee Rice, Sam Darnold, saquon barkley, Trey McBride, wandale robinson
Welcome to Week 9 of Angles & Leverage! We're post-"BYE-mageddon," and I hope everybody made it out in one piece. We have a normal number of teams (four) on bye this week, with the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers all taking a well-deserved week off. We have some clarity
By Kevin TompkinsPublished On: November 1st, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, StrategyComments Off on NFL Week 9 Fantasy Football Angles & LeverageTags: Amon-Ra St. Brown, bijan robinson, Brock Bowers, ceedee lamb, Chris Olave, Christian McCaffrey, Courtland Sutton, D.K. Metcalf, Dak Prescott, davante adams, Drake London, Drake Maye, george kittle, George Pickens, Ja'Marr Chase, james cook, Javonte Williams, Jayden Daniels, Jaymyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Addison, josh allen, Josh Jacobs, justin herbert, Justin Jefferson, Kimani Vidal Ladd McConkey, kyle monangai, Kyren Williams, Michael Pittman, Nico Collins, Patrick Mahomes, puka nacua, Rashee Rice, Rome Odunze, Tetairoa McMillan, Trey McBride, tucker kraft, Tyler Warren, Xavier Worthy
Welcome to Week 8 of Angles & Leverage! As every single fantasy football content creator inserts the term "BYE-MAGEDDON", we get ready for this week without our Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Arizona Cardinals, Parker Washington (and the rest of the Jacksonville Jaguars), and the Las Vegas Raiders, I suppose. We have some
By Kevin TompkinsPublished On: October 25th, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, StrategyComments Off on NFL Week 8 Fantasy Football Angles & LeverageTags: A.J. Brown, Alec Pierce, Alvin Kamara, andy dalton, baker mayfield, bijan robinson, Bo Nix, Brashard Smith, Breece Hall, Brock Purdy, cade otton, caleb williams, calvin ridley, cam skattebo, ceedee lamb, chase brown, Chimere Dike, Chris Olave, Christian McCaffrey, Chuba Hubbard, cole kmet', Colston Loveland, Courtland Sutton, D.J. Moore, D.K. Metcalf, Dak Prescott, Dallas Goedert, Dalton Kincaid, dalton schultz, Dandre swift, daniel jones, de'von achane, derrick henry, DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Drake London, Drake Maye, Durham Smythe, elic ayomanor, Emeka Ebguka, Garrett Wilson, george kittle, George Pickens, Greg Dulcich, harold fannin, isaiah likely, Isiah Pacheco, j.k. dobbins, Ja'Marr Chase, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jake Ferguson, Jalen Carter, Jalen Coker, jalen hurts, james cook, Jauan Jennings, Javonte Williams, Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, Jayden Higgins, Jayden Reed, Jaylen Waddle, jaylen warren, Jaylin Noel, jeremy mcnichols, Jerick McKinnon, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Howard, josh allen, Josh Downs, Josh Jacobs, justin herbert, Kameron Johnson, Kareem Hunt, Kayshon Boutte, kendrick bourne, Kenneth Gainwell, Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts, L'Jarius Sneed, Marcus Mariota, Mark andrews, michael penix, Michael Pittman, nick chubb, Nico Collins, Parker Washington, Patrick Mahomes, Patrick Ricard, Patrick Surtain, Quinshon Judkins, Quinyon Mitchell, Rashee Rice, rhamondre stevenson, Ricky Pearsall, Rico Dowdle, Rome Odunze, Romeo Doubs, Ryan Flournoy, ryan miller, Samaje Perine, saquon barkley, Sauce Gardner, stefon diggs, Sterling Shepard, Taron Johnson, Tee Higgins, Terry McLaurin, Tetairoa McMillan, tez johnson, tony pollard, TreVeyon Henderson, tucker kraft, tyler huntley, Tyler Warren, Tyrone Tracy, wandale robinson, Woody Marks, Xavier Hutchinson, Xavier Legette, Xavier Worthy, Zaire Mitchell-Paden, Zay Flowers
