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  • Parker Washington

    Fire & Ice: Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers For Week 3

    Two weeks down, and we're finally starting to learn a little more about these teams. We've seen enough football to have some early ideas about which offenses are clicking, which players are earning bigger roles, and, perhaps most importantly, which defenses we want to avoid. That doesn't mean we have everything figured out, far from

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    By Optimus StaffPublished On: September 26th, 2026Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, Strategy, Trending0 Comments on Fire & Ice: Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers For Week 3Tags: baker mayfield, Blake Corum, Christian Gonzalez, davante adams, Denzel Boston, Emeka Egbuka, Jayden Daniels, jaylen warren, Jordan Addison, keenan allen, kendrick bourne, Kenneth Walker, Kyren Williams, Malik willis, Marcus Mariota, Parker Washington, Quinshon Judkins, rhamondre stevenson, stefon diggs, tony pollard, TreVeyon Henderson
  • The NFL Numbers Game Week 2: The Stats You Need to Know

    The NFL Numbers Game Week 2: The Stats You Need to Know

    Two weeks down, and suddenly we're starting to see some things take shape. Jahmyr Gibbs is getting WR2-level targets. Kenneth Walker is getting an absurd workload. Aaron Rodgers is somehow throwing the ball less efficiently than Cam Ward. And somewhere in Atlanta, Kyle Pitts is wondering why he bothered getting dressed. Meanwhile, rookies are making

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    By Lou BrunsonPublished On: September 21st, 2026Categories: Featured, Redraft0 Comments on The NFL Numbers Game Week 2: The Stats You Need to KnowTags: A.J. Brown, aaron jones, Aaron Rodgers, Adonai Mitchell, Antonio Williams, ashton jeanty, austin hooper, baker mayfield, Brenen Thompson, bryce young, C.J. Stroud, caleb douglas, caleb williams, Calvin Johnson, cam ward, Carnell Tate, ceedee lamb, chase brown, chris brooks, Chris Olave, Christian McCaffrey, Colston Loveland, D.J. Moore, Dalton Kincaid, David Montgomery, Demond Claiborne, Denzel Boston, deshaun watson, devaughn vele, Drake Maye, Dyami Brown, Dylan Sampson, Emmanuel Wilson, Erick All, Garrett Wilson, george kittle, hunter henry, Ja'Marr Chase, Jadarian Price, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jake Ferguson, Jakobi Meyers, Jameson Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jayden Daniels, Jaylen Waddle, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Addison, Jordan Mason, Josh Downs, Kaelon Black, Kaleb Johnson, Kalif Raymond, Kenneth Walker, Keon Coleman, Kyle Pitts, Ladd McConkey, lamar jackson, luther burden, Malik Washington, Marcus Mariota, marshawn lloyd, Marvin Harrison Jr., Mike Gesicki, mike washington, Oronde Gadsden, Parker Washington, pat bryant, Quinshon Judkins, Quintin Morris, rachaad white, rashod bateman, Rome Odunze, Romeo Doubs, Ryan Flournoy, sam roush, saquon barkley, stefon diggs, Tank Bigsby, Tee Higgins, Terry McLaurin, travis kelce, tyler allgeier, Tyler Shough, tyson bagent, wandale robinson, Will Shipley, Woody Marks, Zay Flowers
  • Therapists office and title says "fantasy therapy week 1"

    Fantasy Football Therapy Week 1: It’s Time to Be Honest About Your Team

    Come in, come in, sit down. So tell me, what brings you in today? Mmhmm. Mmhmm. I see. OK. Well, you've certainly got plenty on your mind. I know, I know, it's a lot to carry all at once, but don't worry, we're gonna help you sort through it. After all, it's early in the

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    By Lou BrunsonPublished On: September 17th, 2026Categories: Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Storyline, Strategy, Trending0 Comments on Fantasy Football Therapy Week 1: It’s Time to Be Honest About Your TeamTags: A.J. Brown, Aaron Rodgers, Brock Bowers, cooper rush, de'von achane, Drake London, Drew Lock, Hollywood Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, Jadarian Price, Jameson Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jayden Daniels, justin fields, Keon Coleman, Mike Gesicki, noah fant, Quinshon Judkins, Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins
  • Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, a late-round sleeper target for 2026 fantasy football drafts.

    2026 Redraft Strategy: Late-Round Sleeper Targets

    The back end of drafts can be frustrating. There simply are not many slam-dunk contributors outside the top 100 players in Average Draft Position (ADP). Drafters as a whole have become smarter, making the hunt for late-round sleeper targets all the more challenging. This article aims to ease the stress of filling out your bench.

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    By Walker KellyPublished On: July 28th, 2026Categories: Featured, RedraftComments Off on 2026 Redraft Strategy: Late-Round Sleeper TargetsTags: aaron jones, Charlie Kolar, Colston Loveland, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jalen McMillan, Jayden Daniels, Jordan Mason, kyler murray, lamar jackson, Malik willis, Mark andrews, Mike Evans, rachaad white
  • Undervalued fantasy football players on new teams for 2026 including David Montgomery, Mike Evans and Wan'Dale Robinson

    2026 Redraft Strategy: Undervalued Players in New Situations

    When a player moves on to a new team in the offseason, they are often overlooked or forgotten about entirely by large swaths of the fantasy football community. This is a mistake. A change of scenery or scheme can jumpstart a stagnant career or provide the platform a player needs to reach their potential. There

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    By Walker KellyPublished On: July 21st, 2026Categories: Featured, RedraftComments Off on 2026 Redraft Strategy: Undervalued Players in New SituationsTags: Brock Purdy, Carnell Tate, Chig Okonkwo, Chuba Hubbard, David Montgomery, Jayden Daniels, jaylen warren, joe mixon, Mike Evans, Rico Dowdle, wandale robinson
  • Washington Commanders fantasy outlook for 2026 featuring QB Jayden Daniels

    Washington Commanders Fantasy 2026: Reading the Offseason Tea Leaves

    Welcome to the twelfth 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

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    By Cam WhitePublished On: July 14th, 2026Categories: 2026 Team Previews, FeaturedComments Off on Washington Commanders Fantasy 2026: Reading the Offseason Tea LeavesTags: Antonio Williams, ben sinnott, brandon aiyuk, Chig Okonkwo, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jayden Daniels, Kaytron Allen, Marcus Mariota, rachaad white, Terry McLaurin, Treylon Burks
  • 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
  • 2026 NFL Draft Fantasy Football Breakdown featuring top rookie prospects in college uniforms

    2026 NFL Draft Recap: Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings & Landing Spot Analysis

    The NFL Draft is the signal for fantasy football managers that spring has arrived. The draft is over. Our favorite prospects' landing spots are locked in, and we can start to prognosticate on these players' futures through our fantasy football crystal ball. That is exactly what we aim to do for you in this 2026

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    By Optimus StaffPublished On: April 28th, 2026Categories: Draft, Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, News, NFL, Redraft, RookieComments Off on 2026 NFL Draft Recap: Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings & Landing Spot AnalysisTags: A.J. Brown, aaron jones, adam randall, Antonio Williams, ashton jeanty, brandon aiyuk, caleb douglas, calvin ridley, Carnell Tate, Chris Bell, Chris Olave, Cyrus Allen, David Boston, de'von achane, De'Zhaun Stribling, Demond Claiborne, Denzel Boston, derrick henry, DeVonta Smith, DJ Giddens, dj moore, Eli Heidenreich, Eli Stowers, Emmett Johnson, Fernando Mendoza, Garrett Wilson, j.k. dobbins, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jadarian Price, Jalen Tolbert, jam miller, james conner, Jayden Daniels, Jeremiyah Love, Jerry Jeudy, Jonah Coleman, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Mason, Jordyn Tyson, Kaelon Black, Kaytron Allen, KC Concepcion, ken walker, Kenneth Walker, Kenyon Sadiq, kevin coleman, Makai Lemon, Malik Washington, Malik willis, mason taylor, Mike Evans, mike washington, Nate Boerkircher, nick singleton, Omar Cooper, Quinshon Judkins, rachaad white, RJ Harvey, Robert Henry Jr., Roman Hemby, seth mcgowan, shedeur sanders, Skyler Bell, Terry McLaurin, tony pollard, Travis Hunter, Trey Benson, Ty Simpson, tyler allgeier, Xavier Legette, Zach Charbonnet
  • Higher or Lower? Fantasy Football Players We’re Backing or Fading in Week 15

    Winter 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

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    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 Ertz
  • Lamar Jackson

    Higher or Lower? Fantasy Football Players We’re Backing or Fading in Week 14

    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.

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    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
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