Welcome to the seventeenth part of a thirty-two-part series: Reading the NFL Offseason Tea Leaves. Fantasy football tasseography is deeply rooted in the prediction of 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
By Cam WhitePublished On: July 19th, 2026Categories: 2026 Team Previews, Featured0 Comments on Chicago Bears Fantasy 2026: Reading the Offseason Tea LeavesTags: caleb williams, cole kmet', Colston Loveland, Dandre swift, dj moore, Kalif Raymond, kyle monangai, Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze, Zavion Thomas
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
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
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
You are witnessing four fantasy football teams begin an adventure that will forever change their lives. No, this isn't Survivor, this is the fantasy football semifinals! You've managed to outwit and outplay all comers thus far. Will your alliances with your players last another week, or will they splinter in the face of pressure and
By Optimus StaffPublished On: December 20th, 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 16Tags: bryce young, Dak Prescott, Dandre swift, dj moore, J.J. McCarthy, Jahmyr Gibbs, jalen hurts, Jordan Addison, kimani vidal, kyle monangai, lamar jackson, luther burden, micah parsons, Michael Pittman, Oronde Gadsden, Patrick Mahomes, Philip Rivers, Quentin Johnston, Rome Odunze, Tetairoa McMillan
*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 Marks
You've made it. From the opening horn, all the way to now, you've survived. Through cunning, wit, guile, and luck, here you stand on the precipice of fantasy greatness. But the job is not done. These will be the biggest tests of the entire season. You will be tempted by false glory. You will be
By Optimus StaffPublished On: December 8th, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Redraft, Rookie, Storyline, Strategy, Trending, waiver wireComments Off on Week 15 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2025 Fantasy Football TeamTags: Aaron Rodgers, Blake Corum, Brock Bowers, carolina panthers, ceedee lamb, Dare Ogunbowale, David Njoku, de'von achane, derrick henry, Evan McPherson, George Pickens, harold fannin, harrison mevis, isaiah likely, J.J. McCarthy, jaylen wright, Keaton Mitchell, lamar jackson, luther burden, Mark andrews, miami dolphins, Mike Gesicki, Nich Chubb, ollie gordon, Rome Odunze, Ryan Flournoy, shedeur sanders, Tee Higgins, Trey McBride, Tyler Shough, will reichard, Woody Marks, Zay Flowers
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.
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
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
Thanks for making it this far (past the headline). Yes, in real life, I traded the one and only Joshua Patrick Allen for former number one overall pick Caleb Williams in a dynasty fantasy football league. No extra picks, no throw-in players, a true one-for-one trade. You might be asking me right now, "Why are
By Mike VadalaPublished On: November 8th, 2025Categories: Dynasty, Fantasy 101, Fantasy Football, Featured, NFL, Storyline, Strategy, TrendingComments Off on I Traded Josh Allen For Caleb Williams In Dynasty, And Here's WhyTags: bijan robinson, caleb williams, D.J. Moore, Dandre swift, Jameson Williams, josh allen, Josh Downs, Rome Odunze, travis etienne, Trey McBride, Zay Flowers
