Welcome to the twenty-sixth 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 28th, 2026Categories: 2026 Team Previews, Featured0 Comments on Kansas City Chiefs Fantasy 2026: Reading the Offseason Tea LeavesTags: Cyrus Allen, Emmett Johnson, justin fields, Kenneth Walker III, Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice, travis kelce, Xavier Worthy
By Cam WhitePublished On: June 29th, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy Football, FeaturedComments Off on Dynasty Buy-Low Candidates Before Training CampTags: aaron jones, Brady Cook, Brock Purdy, Cade Klubnik, Christian McCaffrey, David Montgomery, Garrett Wilson, Geno Smith, george kittle, isaiah likely, jk dobbins, jonathan brooks, josh allen, justin fields, lamar jackson, mac jones, Mark andrews, Mike Evans, Patrick Mahomes, Ricky Pearsall, tom brady, tony pollard, Travis Hunter, tyrod taylor, Woody Marks
The assault on the senses that is NFL free agency yet again did not disappoint. The implementation of" legal tampering," aka the Free Agent Negotiating Period, has only moved the madness up by a week (and made it even more mad). That's why, as the wonderful Lou Brunson likes to say, "We stay ready, so
By Nate PolvogtPublished On: March 18th, 2026Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, News, NFL, RedraftComments Off on 2026 NFL Free Agency: Fantasy Football Draft Outlook for Every Key MoveTags: A.J. Brown, Alvin Kamara, audric estime, Bam Knight, Brashard Smith, british brooks, calvin austin, calvin ridley, cam ward, Chig Okonkwo, Chimere Dike, Christian Kirk, Christian McCaffrey, Courtland Sutton, Dalton Kincaid, David Montgomery, Dawson Knox, de'von achane, Devin Neal, DeVonta Smith, dj moore, DK Metcalf, elic ayomanor, Emari Demarcado, george kittle, Greg Dulcich, Gunnar Helm, Hollywood Brown, isaiah likely, Jacoby Brissett, Jahmyr Gibbs, jahwar jordan, james conner, james cook, Jaxson Dart, Jaylen Waddle, jonnu smith, jordan love, josh allen. keon coleman, Joshua Palmer, justin fields, kendre miller, Kenneth Gainwell, Kenneth Walker, Khalil Shakir, kyler murray, luther burden, Malik Nabers, Malik Washington, Malik willis, Marquise Brown, Marvin Mims, michael penix, Michael Pittman, Mike Evans, pat bryant, pat freiermuth, Patrick Mahomes, Ricky Pearsall, Rome Odunze, Sam Darnold, Theo Johnson, travis etienne, Trey Benson, Troy Franklin, Tua Tagvailoa, tyler allgeier, Tyler Shough, wandale robinson, Woody Marks, Zach Charbonnet
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
In this week's dynasty download, we'll be breaking down the AFC North. For each team, I'll include a summary of that team's 2025 season, review the key starting players who will be up for a new contract, highlight what positions need to be addressed in the offseason, and finally give my thoughts on that team's
By Mike VadalaPublished On: December 27th, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on Dynasty Download Looking Ahead To 2026: AFC North EditionTags: Aaron Rodgers, Alohi Gilman, Andre Szmyt, Andrus Peat, Brent Urban, caleb williams, calvin austin, Cam Robinson, Cam Taylor-Britt, Carson Wentz, Chidobe Awuzie, cooper rush, Corey Bojorquez, Corliss Waitman, D.K. Metcalf, Daniel Faalele, David Njoku, Devin Bush, dillon gabriel, Dre'Mont Jones, Geno Stone, harold fannin, Isaac Seumalo, isaiah likely, James Pierre, jared goff, jerome ford, Jerry Jeudy, Joe Burrow, joe flacco, Joel Bitonio, John Jenkins, jordan love, Jordan Stout, Joseph Ossai, josh allen, justin fields, justin herbert, Keaton Mitchell, Kenneth Gainwell, Kyle Dugger, Kyle Van Noy, lamar jackson, Mohamoud Diabate, Nick Moore, noah fant, Patrick Ricard, rasheen ali, Rex Sunahara, Ronnie Hickman, Sam Darnold, Shelby Harris, Ted Karras, Travis Jones, Trey Hendrickson, tua tagovailoa, Tyler Linderbaum, Wyatt Teller, Zay Flowers
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
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up and welcome to the Week 13 Spectacular! Thanksgiving is almost here, but before you get swept into a whirlwind of turkey, travel, and whatever emotional turbulence your family tradition guarantees, we've got one more "show" for you. Our writers have locked in their higher/lower picks for
By Optimus StaffPublished On: November 26th, 2025Categories: DFS/Betting, 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 13Tags: baker mayfield, bijan robinson, Brenton Strange, bryce young, bucky irving, chase brown, Davis Mills, Greg Dortch, j.k. dobbins, Ja'Marr Chase, Jacoby Brissett, jameis winston, Jaxson Dart, Joe Burrow, justin fields, Justin Jefferson, juwan johnson, Kareem Hunt, Kenneth Walker, Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts, Max Brosmer, michael penix, Mike Gesicki, Milton Williams, nick chubb, noah fant, Rico Dowdle, RJ Harvey, sean tucker, Teddy Bridgewater, Tee Higgins, trevor lawrence, tyler allgeier, Tyler Warren, tyrod taylor, Tyrone Tracy, Woody Marks, Zach Charbonnet
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
Which QBs and WRs have the best playoff schedules? Our data shows who to trade for (and away) before your deadline to win your league.
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 1)Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Bo Nix, brandon aiyuk, Brock Bowers, caleb williams, Christian McCaffrey, Courtland Sutton, D.J. Moore, D.K. Metcalf, Dak Prescott, davante adams, David Montgomery, Drake Maye, george kittle, J.J. McCarthy, Jacoby Brissett, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jauan Jennings, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jordan Addison, josh allen, justin fields, Justin Jefferson, Kyren Williams, Marvin Harrison, matthew stafford, Myles Garrett, puka nacua, Ricky Pearsall, Rome Odunze, Sam Darnold, Trey McBride, tua tagovailoa
Welcome 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 Irvin, 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 Douglass, 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 Dart, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, 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 Flowers
