NFL DFS Building Blocks Week 2
Sometimes the games that project as low‑scoring and defensive turn into the ones that decide the slate. Steelers–Jets jumped from one of the lowest projected…
Author: reginald appleby
NFL DFS Building Blocks Week 1
Sunday Morning Update One late wrinkle worth noting: with Amari Cooper retiring, Dante Thornton slides into the Raiders’ starting lineup. I originally said I wasn’t…
How to Use the Matrix Cheat Sheet to Maximize Draft Value
Our base rankings begin with median projections customized to your individual roster and scoring settings and using our unique value-over-average-starter concept to understand their true…
2025 Targets & Fades
Scoring format: PPR, 4 points per passing TD, 1 point per 25 yards passing The secret to crushing your fantasy draft isn’t just picking good…
The Myth of TE Premium Scoring
Many leagues adopt “TE premium” scoring — usually 1.5 PPR for tight ends (instead of 1.0 for WR/RB), or extra points for touchdowns. The idea…
Superflex Isn’t “Like” 2-QB — It Is 2-QB
Fantasy players often ask: “How should I draft in a superflex league?” The answer is simple — treat it as a 2-QB league. Why? Because…
Spy vs. Spy: Fantasy Football’s Most Polarizing Picks
Some players split the fantasy community like Cold War double agents — one camp convinced they’re league-winners, the other ready to burn the tape. Here’s…
Why Rankings Miss – and How to Beat the Variance
Every August, fantasy football managers gather around the same digital campfire – consensus rankings. And every December, half of those rankings look like they were…
The Myth of the Late-Round Sleeper
Every summer, fantasy players get hypnotized by the idea of the “late-round sleeper.” Find the next breakout in Round 12 and you’ll cruise to a…
Start Here: 2024 Review
Before we dive into 2025, here’s a quick, clean look at who actually scored in 2024 — followed by the Blueprint view that really matters: which players delivered the…