Pat Fitzmaurice breaks down why multi-faceted Le’Veon Bell has earned his vote for no.1 overall pick over Cardinals rusher David Johnson. For the last two years, the Steelers have seemingly been on the...
With fantasy draft day fast approaching, Pat Fitzmaurice is taking a team-by-team look at every key player’s fantasy value relative to his current ADP (average draft position). We move to Cincinnati and examine who (dey) will boost your fantasy t...
In 2014, University of Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon punched a woman named Amelia Molitor in a Norman deli, breaking bones in her face. The punch was recorded by surveillance cameras and has been seen by millions of people. Mixon and Molitor later reach...
Last week, the incredibly helpful Pat Fitzmaurice pointed out who, based on their current ADP, are undervalued. To complement Pat’s analysis, I’ve waded through the hyperbole of hype season (that’s right now, yo...
How to Have a Successful Draft ***Please note that many references are to the 2008 draft. While the strategy will not change, references will and I will update accordingly. #1) Make sure you have a CURRENT draft board. Almost everyone u...
PPR (Points Per Reception) League Please note this is just an example for those new to fantasy. Even within a PPR league there can be immense variables such as whether a QB touchdown is worth (4) or (6) points, or how the defense is scored. ...
One of the most desirable aspects of fantasy football is that no uniform rules exist. Most leagues have their own idiosyncrasies and range from incredibly basic to having no shot at knowing where you stand on a Sunday without the use of a trusty calcula...
Preparing for a fantasy draft is complicated enough with ADPs, understanding your league’s makeup (i.e. PPR vs. Defense), and a million experts advising you to follow a trillion different variations of the same draft board. Luckily you are all past th...
This might be my favorite time of year for fantasy football, even though we aren’t playing actual games. Most drafts and auctions are still a few weeks away, but as we prepare for the critical talent-acquisition phase of the fantasy season, we have the ...
The ratings success of the ESPN show “First Take” suggests that among a large segment of fans there exists a thirst for strong, unwavering opinions in the realm of sports punditry. Plant your flag at the North Pole or the South Pole, n...