Posts by David Gautieri
Importance of Securing a BYE
Securing a BYE should be a main focus in your pursuit of Championships & all the glory that comes with them. Just look at this Playoff seeding chart from Adeiko (via BeanCounter). A sample of over 900 leagues. These were the percentages of final standings based on seed: To summarize: – 4 seeds won the…
Read More2023 (In-Season) | Making The Case For Trey McBride
I should’ve written a full case for Trey McBride sooner – if we’re being honest. & I thought I missed my window to get him “on record” as one of my guys. But the latest injury to Mark Andrews has created a bit of a debate about McBride’s dynasty value… & it feels necessary I…
Read More2023 (In-Season) | Making The Case For Jakobi Meyers
Jakobi Meyers looks to be on the verge of a “breakout” year. & I’m going to tell you WHY you should be BUYING him on contending teams. For starters, Jakobi Meyers is a proven producer. He led NE in targets & receiving yards each of the last 3 seasons. & finished with the highest receiving…
Read MoreUnderstanding Playoff Probabilities
Let’s talk about MATH! (trust me, it’ll be fun) Understanding your playoff probabilities is a key part of managing your fantasy teams. & you can start to get an idea of your playoff odds as soon as Week 3. Let’s first talk about it from a REDRAFT perspective… (chart & data provided by Laura Pressman…
Read More2023 (In-Season) | Making The Case For Roschon Johnson
Roschon Johnson has a real chance to emerge as CHI’s best RB & I’m going to explain why. For starters, Roschon is built like an absolute unit at 6’0 3/8”, 225 lbs. He has true “workhorse” size. Roschon was also one of the BEST tackle-breakers in recent college football history. (See him in the upper…
Read More2023 | Making The Case For Justin Fields
Justin Fields is THE QB to target in 2023 & I’m going to tell you why. Fields was always an ELITE player coming into the NFL. He was a 5-star recruit & the #2 overall recruit in his class (behind only Trevor Lawrence). In his first season as a starter at Ohio St. (as a…
Read More2023 | Making The Case For Tank Bigsby
I believe Tank Bigsby is the highest-upside handcuff of 2023 & this article will explain why you should be buying him in both redraft & dynasty. For starters, Tank Bigsby was a highly-graded recruit. Both ESPN & 24/7 Sports ranked him as a 4-star RB. Bigsby signed with Auburn, & also had offers from Alabama,…
Read More2023 | Making The Case For Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a highly-prized dynasty asset. I’m here to tell you why you should be drafting him in redraft too. For starters, JSN is a truly ELITE prospect. I would recommend reading this full thread by @dynasty_im on that topic first. Not only was JSN an ELITE college producer (the ONLY RD1 WR to…
Read More2023 | Making The Case For Brock Purdy
Let’s make one thing clear. Brock Purdy is NOT a transcendent talent. He doesn’t have elite size (6’1”/212). He’s not a phenomenal athlete (4.84 40, 27” vertical). & he was the literal LAST pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The truth is, a lot of us might not even know who Brock Purdy was if…
Read MoreGuide To Rebuilding / How To Perfect The “Productive Struggle”
A “productive struggle” can position you to win YR2, YR3, YR4, & YR5 after “tanking” YR1 (in order to secure the following year’s rookie 1.01). Here’s how to do it: Elite QB’s are the most stable assets (in production/valuation). They’re the most insulated from injury & have the longest shelf-lives. QB’s with top-24 startup ADP’s…
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