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The Gut Check No.367: What Makes a Fantasy WR1?
Waldman examines players capable of top-tier wide receiver fantasy production in 2016. What does a prototypical fantasy receiver look like in a 12-team league? Is he earning a lopsided majority of the workload in the passing game? Is he the leading option in a balanced attack? Does a specific combination of physical skills matter? Do teammates…
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The Owner’s Dilemma (Or, Why I Drafted Hunter Henry)
Philadelphia Magazine staff writer, author, and fantasy owner Steve Volk discusses how he balances the opinions of football analysts with those of his own. By Steve Volk As an “amateur” fantasy football player, the kind who subscribes to Dynasty football sites but doesn’t write for them, the cycle of rookie drafts and in-season roster management constantly…
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Fran Duffy’s RSP Writers Project: “The Ultimate Weapon”
The Eagles’ producer had several great options for his one player-one play. His choice? The Ultimate Weapon’s 95-yard touchdown versus the Bills. By Fran Duffy Producer at Philadelphia Eagles (Site: http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com Twitter: @fduffy3) When Matt first presented me with this concept, there were so many different directions that my mind went in. When you think of all…
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RSP Sample: QB Brett Hundley, Packers
My pre-draft ranking and profile of the Packers’ QB on the rise. 2. Brett Hundley, UCLA (6-3, 226) The difference in ranking between Hundley and Marcus Mariota came down to the smallest details. They are essentially tied on my board, but one exercise of ranking players —be it a draft board for a team, media,…
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RSP Boiler Room No.33: TE Austin Hooper
Four plays that reveal why Austin Hooper has the skills to generate red zone production immediately in Atlanta. For analysis of skill players in this year’s draft class, download the 2016 Rookie Scouting Portfolio – early-bird purchase for April 1 download available now. Better yet, if you’re a fantasy owner the Post-Draft Add-on comes with the 2012…
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The Gut Check No.366: Over-Under, TE ADPs
Waldman’s first pass at the 2016 tight ends through the lens of average draft position. Precision is overrated in May and June. The archery, surgical lasers, and nanotechnology will have its time in July. This spring, it’s all about horseshoes, hand grenades, and nuclear weapons at the office of the Gut Check. We all have to…
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On the Couch: Flag-Planting, 6.14.2015
Sigmund Bloom and I cover the fantasy football waterfront from his floating couch. Listen Topics: Teddy Bridgewater the value pick. Parallels between the Titans and the Panthers offense and why it makes Marcus Mariota a good QB2. Jameis Winston a QB1. Matt Jones discussion. Jay Ajayi’s value as RB1. Carlos Hyde worth a pick in…
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A New Chapter, A Look Back
A personal note on reaching a milestone and sharing thanks to a lot of people who helped make it possible. Alicia asks me if I’m excited yet. She’s been asking about twice a week for the past two months. I must seem awfully chill. I’d like to tell you that I am calm but I’d…
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The Gut Check No.365: Over-Under, QB ADPs
Waldman’s first pass at 2016 quarterbacks through the lens of average draft position. Precision is overrated in May and June. The archery, surgical lasers, and nanotechnology will have its time in July. This spring, it’s all about horseshoes, hand grenades, and nuclear weapons at the office of the Gut Check. We all have to start…
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The Gut Check No.364: Over-Under, RB ADPs
Waldman’s first pass at 2016 running backs through the lens of average draft position. Precision is overrated in May. The archery, surgical lasers, and nanotechnology will have its time in July. This spring, it’s all about horseshoes, hand grenades, and nuclear weapons at the office of the Gut Check. We all have to start somewhere.…
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