Much like in the NFL, defense can sometimes be the difference between mediocrity and contending for a championship in fantasy football. One of the best strategies for ensuring that you put your best foot forward at the D/ST position each week is to rely on fantasy football defense streamers. The number of defenses that are elite enough to start every week is slim to none. Playing the matchups week-to-week is often the best bet for maximizing fantasy production. For those who operate on this strategy, pull up a chair and get comfortable. Each week, this column will highlight some of…
Author: Henry John
Henry John
Henry’s passion for sports dates all the way back to childhood and has ultimately led to a full-fledged career as an analyst and content creator. After getting his start penning fantasy football articles, he forrayed into the betting side of the business in early 2019. His love for sports and statistics proved to be an ideal match with the dedicated research and strategy that handicapping requires. Henry currently specializes in betting analysis and picks for college football, college basketball and NASCAR. He counts the NFL, the WNBA, and NBA player props as additional leagues/markets of interest.Henry graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 2021 with a Communication Studies degree and a Psychology minor. A native of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, he and his pup, Harold, have since relocated to Laramie, Wyoming. Thanks to his professional goals within the sports betting industry, there has been a whole lot of steam on the odds for a move to Las Vegas in 2023! Most of Henry’s free time is spent on outdoor adventures, playing chess, snowboarding, or reading a good book. He is also a competitive powerlifter and aspires to qualify for the USAPL Nationals meet within the next 2-3 years.
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The NASCAR Cup Series concluded its 26-race regular season in dramatic fashion at Darlington Raceway last weekend. The quest for the series championship now begins in earnest. 16 drivers enter the 2024 NASCAR Playoffs, but only one will leave as champion. There are plenty of interesting storylines and angles scattered throughout this year’s field of title contenders. Below, we run through the field of 16 drivers who are set to contend for this year’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship. Drivers are placed into tiers relative to their perceived chances of advancing through the NASCAR Playoffs and ultimately reaching the Championship 4.…
Ladies and gentlemen… LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!! A brand new NFL and fantasy football season is finally upon us. The excitement is palpable. You can feel the energy in the air. Cue the voice of Mr. CM Punk when you read this next line: “Is it great to be alive on a Sunday afternoon in the USA or what?!” So, without further ado, let’s talk about the Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ’em, Sit ’em for the running back position. Of course, it’s always important off to a winning start this fantasy football season. Drafts are complete and rosters…
Landing spot is typically a crucial component when determining the potential of a rookie running back to make an impact in fantasy football. In addition to being upstaged by their wide receiver counterparts, none of the rookie RBs in this year’s draft class has a surefire path to fantasy success out of the gates. True stardom may not be in the cards for any of them, but there are still a few rookie RBs worthy of consideration in 2024 fantasy football drafts. Fantasy Football Rookie RBs Worth Drafting in 2024 Current ADP rankings from Fantasy Data Jonathon Brooks | Carolina…
With the sixth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected wide receiver, Malik Nabers out of LSU. Typically, a wide receiver being drafted in the top 10 is a pretty good indicator that the player will be a quality asset in fantasy football. Nabers is viewed as a potential game-changer at the position and will be the best player on the Giants’ offense from the onset of his career. Can Nabers live up to his current ADP and provide fantasy football draft value in 2024? 2024 New York Giants Fantasy Outlook After exceeding expectations and…
With the ninth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected wide receiver, Rome Odunze. Typically, a wide receiver being drafted in the top 10 is a pretty good indicator that the player will be a quality asset in fantasy football. However, Odunze could find himself the victim of a poor situation in Chicago during his rookie season. Based on his current ADP, does Rome Odunze carry any fantasy football draft value into 2024? 2024 Chicago Bears Fantasy Outlook In terms of flashy moves, the Bears were among the darling teams of the NFL offseason. In the…
The Las Vegas Raiders selected tight end Brock Bowers with the 13th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. While many were surprised by the selection, it had nothing to do with Bowers’ talent and profile. Rather, it was more based on the fact that this is now the second straight year that the Raiders have spent an early draft pick on the tight end position. What does this somewhat complicated scenario mean for Brock Bowers’ fantasy football draft value in his rookie season? 2024 Las Vegas Raiders Fantasy Outlook Despite a mid-season coaching change, the Raiders somehow backdoored their…
Over the years, the WWE Money in the Bank briefcase has changed careers and altered the landscape of many title pictures. This Saturday, six men and six women will battle for the opportunity to earn a contract for a guaranteed championship match anytime, anywhere. This year’s Money in the Bank match card also features a pair of title matches and a star-studded tag team affair. It’s only fitting that we try to make a little money of our own with Money in the Bank WWE betting picks. The following offers up a full preview of WWE Money in the Bank…
To quote Al Davis, the late owner of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, the ultimate goal in sports is to, “Just win, baby!” Anyone who has been a fan or follower of one or more of the four major professional sports leagues knows that some franchises and organizations have been more successful at achieving this goal than others. It’s easy to name the most accomplished organizations in the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL, but what about the others? Can you name all of the pro sports teams that have never won a championship? Inspiration Behind This Article The original inspiration…
Welcome to Fantasy Football Championship Week! First off, congratulations on making it this far. Some of you might be regulars when it comes to playing for the top prize. For others, perhaps this is your first attempt at capturing the ultimate glory. No matter what side of the fence you find yourself on, our fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em articles are here to help put you in the best position possible to win it all! Of course, some players are must-start every single week due to where you drafted them, such as TJ Hockenson, George Kittle and Travis Kelce.…