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Fly Howard Fly @DFF_Tom reviews the Jordan Howard trade to the #Eagles and the dynasty impact

The Chicago Bears agreed to trade Jordan Howard (RB) to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday afternoon. The compensation will be a 2020 6th round pick that converts to a 5th rounder if certain conditions are met. Rumors have been floating in Chicago all offseason that the team has been shopping their starting running back, and the Eagles are a natural landing spot with Jay Ajayi(RB) departing as a…

Free Agency Dynasty Fallers: @DFF_Tom reveals the biggest fallers from free agency

The dust of free agency is settling and its time to take stock of the fantasy landscape. For an in-depth analysis of some of the biggest moves, check out articles on Leveon Bell (RB, NYJ), Odell Beckham Jr. (WR, CLV), and Desean Jackson (WR, PHI). You can also find my fantasy risers here. Unfortunately, not all landing spots were desirable and some free agents we had high hopes for are taking a…

Free Agency Dynasty Risers: @DFF_Tom reveals the biggest winners in free agency

The dust of free agency is settling and its time to take stock of the fantasy landscape. For an in-depth analysis of some of the biggest moves, check out articles on Leveon Bell (RB, NYJ), Odell Beckham Jr. (WR, CLV), and Desean Jackson (WR, PHI). While these big names garnered most of the attention, there were dozens of other signings with fantasy implications. Let’s take a closer look at the…

League Formats: @DFF_Tom provides A One Stop Shop for all your fantasy football needs

It is startup draft season and time to begin formulating your thoughts on the types of dynasty leagues you plan to join this year. The diversity of settings that are now available can seem overwhelming, so the DFF team came together to offer an overview of your options:

Roster settings (@DFF_Tom)

There are nearly endless variations of roster size and starting lineup configurations. Most dynasty…

Free Agent Spotlight: @DFF_Tom focuses on John Brown

NFL Free Agency is slated to begin March 13, and dynasty owners are waiting in anticipation to learn where players will end up. The upcoming signings will not only impact the player joining their new team, but also the fantasy landscape for the team they join. As detailed by @dibari22 in his recent free agency article, this is not a particular talent-rich free agent wide receiver class compared…

Fantasy Fallout: @DFF_Tom looks at the fallout of Antonio Brown being Traded to the Raiders

Unlike the Brown to Buffalo rumors that had Twitter aflutter this week, this time it appears to be a done deal. The Antonio Brown saga has concluded. It’s been reported that the Steelers have agreed to terms with the Oakland Raiders to send Antonio Brown (WR) west for a 3rd and a 5th round pick. Per Adam Schefter, they will also be increasing his contract to 3 years, $50.125MM. 

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The Fallacy of Tight End Premium: @DFF_Tom questions the validity of TE premium leagues

The Fallacy of Tight End Premium

The tight end position in fantasy can be one of the most infuriating to figure out during a season. The position is notorious for scarcity, top-end talent, inconsistency, and injuries. There is a lot of support for the idea of securing a top tight end — such as Travis Kelce (KC) or Zach Ertz (PHI) — early in a draft since it provides a weekly advantage and…

The Definitive Dynasty Startup Strategy Guide @DFF_Tom and @DFF_Dynasty give you the tips you need to win your startup draft

You’ve followed the sage wisdom of @FF_DownUnderand leaped head first into dynasty. Now it’s time to start thinking about and preparing for the draft. The pressure of a startup dynasty draft can be exponentially more intense than in a redraft league. These are players that will be on your team for years, decades possibly. Missteps in a startup can put a team back several years from a realistic…