Fantasy Football Talk

 In a recent article by ESPN's Field Yates, a very famous and popular fantasy reporter, titled,  “Why Early-Season Panic Moves Rarely Pay Off in Fantasy Football,” makes a convincing case for something that’s easier said than done: patience. Yates points out that managers consistently overreact to early-season results. He talks about how players like Deebo Samuel and Joe Mixon looked like they should not be started, only to finish top 15 in their positions on the season. The data is all you need; most fantasy trades made in the first few weeks of a season usually hurt the team that makes the trade.  He's right! People love to think that every trend means something; however, fantasy football is messy. Player matchups, the weather, and play calling can skew early stats dramatically. The best managers don't pay attention to the noise, they wait for the real truth to come out.  So next time, before you drop or sit the underperforming early round pick, or trade away a gu...

 Winning your league takes a serious time commitment and serious skill. Winning it 3 times... that takes real dedication. A combo of patience, instinct, and a little madness. I have won my main league twice and my other league once; I can attest to all of this. In this interview of myself i will talk about what separates me from other pretenders.  Everyone always says, You can't win a league based on your draft, but you can definitely lose it. This is the truth! The draft sets the tone, but the championship is won on the waiver wire. I treat Tuesdays after the week like a whole new draft, who went off? Who got hurt? How can I make my team better? These are all essential questions I ask every week. Managing 100 percent matters more than the draft. If you draft someone and you are too loyal to him, even if he doesn't perform, you will not succeed. You cannot win based on your emotions.  Trading isn't my favorite thing, but for example, this year, I drafted 3 tight ends and ...

 Every year, players get wrapped up in getting one of the best tight ends on the board. Elite tight ends are far and few. it always starts with someone drafting an elite tight end in the second round, and then the chase starts, everyone starts thinking, oh I need to draft my tight end right now or else I will be stuck drafting someone not very good. This is not the right way to think about this.  The logic sounds smart, lock in a consistent TE that will perform every week; however, every year there is really only 1-2 TE that actually perform consistently. The others all get around the same every week. Of course, Travis Kelce in his prime was a cheat code, putting up 20+ almost every game, but that is the rare exception. Outside of the outlier, tight ends usually offer the same value, no matter where you draft them. In most seasons, the gap between the TE3 and the TE12 is just a couple of points, which proves that you can hold off drafting one until later rounds. If you spend y...

 I know this happens every single season; however, it is one of my biggest pet peeves. The hype train leaves the station way too early on way too many players. A rookie who kills it in college gets drafted early, maybe he plays good in a couple of preseason games, and then just like that, the season starts and he does nothing fantasy-wise. The community is way too quick to crown someone the next Tom Brady before he even plays a snap of regular-season football.  I understand that hype is part of the fun when drafting and just playing fantasy, but people have to understand that there is a difference between potential and production. The only thing that really matters is results. I kind of touched on this in my review post about the counselor; analysts are so quick to hype up players who have never started a game! There are so many things that could go wrong, injuries, playing a real NFL defense, or they just suck. While this hype is happening, veterans are getting forgotten, or ...

 In a world of huge companies like Fantasy Pros, ESPN, and Yahoo, the Fantasy Football Counselor offers unfiltered, raw, and unpaid fantasy advice. There are countless numbers of analysts who work for giant companies, where sometimes they can't even say what they actually believe. FF Counselor has made a name for himself giving hot takes that go against the narrative, often times he's correct and has become one of the most listened to fantasy football shows.  Joseph Robert started this podcast with one goal in mind: to cut out the mainstream narrative and give fans "the truth". So many times, opinions are recycled and hype up the same names every year. He empowers listeners to think differently, to draft smarter, and to dominate their leagues. What separates him is his authenticity and intensity. He loves to talk about more than just the numbers; his favorite thing is what he calls the "lion mentality". This encourages people to look past stats, look at play...

 The app you use for fantasy football can make or break your experience, depending on your wants and needs. There are two platforms that rise above the rest, ESPN and Sleeper. Both essentially do the same thing but there are some small, but important differences that people prefer.  User Interface The sleeper app shines when it comes to a clean, modern design. It's made for mobile users, it offers clean visuals, easy navigation, and fast updates. ESPN, on the other hand, is more traditional. It has barely changed in the last 7-8 years but its consistency and simplicity is what some people prefer.  Customization and League Options Regarding customization, Sleeper also shines. The person who runs the league can adjust almost every setting in the league. ESPN has fewer options but oftentimes, traditional fantasy football formats are the most popular. I am in several leagues on the ESPN app and there are small changes you can make and for me, it's perfect.  News and Anal...

 Every season of fantasy football has players who brakout who were not on anyones radar. Maybe they were drafted late or have a quarterback who enjoys throwing them the ball. Whatever it may be, there are always players who slip through the cracks and become league winners. Here are 10 of my most underrated players.  1. Baker Mayfield QB Baker is putting together quite an impressive season. The Bucs are 4-1 to start the season and he is currently ranked as the QB2. He was drafted in the 6th or 7th round but has the value of a 2nd or 3rd rounder.  2. Nico Collins WR He quickly became C.J. Stroud's favorite target and has developed into a consistent fantasy threat. His size and route running make him a touchdown threat every week.  3. Jaylen Warren RB Najee Harris is the lead back on the Steelers; however, Warren has some hidden explosiveness and has been becoming more and more involved. He's looking to become a solid flex play in the coming weeks.  4. Jakobi Meye...

 I think it's time for everyone to face it: Baker Mayfield is more than just a glue guy combined with a good comeback story. He has entered the prime of his career with the Buccaneers. He's playing ELITE football. Through 4 weeks, he stands as the number 2 ranked QB. In a season, there are 14 weeks give or take, so this is a bold yet very plausible prediction. At first glance, it may seem crazy, but after a closer look, I don't think its that far-fetched.      First, I want to look at his consistency and chemistry with his receivers. He has found stability in Tampa. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are both healthy, established receivers who combine to be a great threat to any defense. His offensive line and running backs are veterans who win one one-on-one matchups every week. Other weapons include second-year, Trey Palmer, and TE Cade Otton. On top of that, there's the offensive balance; their run game isn't the strongest, which forces the coach and Baker to throw the ...