Everything this offseason has built up to this point. With the 2025 Draft Kit in place as a North Star in how to play the game of fantasy football, I also know some of you are here because you want to know how I am playing drafts out myself this summer. You want the answers to the test. That is …
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After what feels like a long wait, the 2025 fantasy football season is finally near. Are you prepared? Do you know the settings of each league you’re in? If there are any holes in your plans or you want to level up this year, we’re here and ready to help you start the season on the right foot. The Athletic’s …
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Auburn, it was announced Tuesday, will recognize seven additional national championships, bringing the program’s total to nine. The additional titles are claimed because each championship represents an Auburn squad which was awarded the national championship through a particular poll or service. The new titles include 1910, 1913, 1914, 1958, 1983, 1993 and 2004, adding to the already recognized titles in …
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Winning your fantasy football league isn’t just about nailing your top picks. It’s about uncovering overlooked hidden gems that can give you a real competitive edge. Check out these 10 deep fantasy football sleepers by position, all with an average draft position (ADP) beyond pick 250, perfect for queuing up in your fantasy drafts. Don’t miss these potential league winners. …
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The genesis of James Blanchard’s career can be traced back two decades to far east Texas, with some high school highlights, a handful of online message boards and, later, hundreds of posts on a then nascent social media platform called Twitter. As college coaches began visiting his West Orange–Stark High to recruit players in the classes of 2006 and ’07, …
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The logo of Robinhood Markets is seen at a pop-up event on Wall Street after the company’s initial public offering in New York City on July 29, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Robinhood announced Tuesday that the online broker is launching new prediction markets for professional and college-level football. Customers will now be able to trade on the outcomes of …
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A wide receiver is the best pick in Round 1: The NFL is stacked with elite young wideouts, and Ja’Marr Chase enters 2025 as the favorite to repeat as fantasy’s WR1. Draft a tight end early: While grabbing both a quarterback and tight end is tough to justify this year, locking in one of the elite options at tight end …
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Texas is atop the preseason college football polls, and it’s also The Athletic staff’s favorite to win its first national championship since 2005. And yet: Few of the 28 writers and editors we surveyed believe Arch Manning will win the Heisman Trophy. So how will the 2025 college football season play out? We compiled our staff’s best guesses for the …
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Practice makes perfect: Fantasy football managers will be more prepared if they take more opportunities to run drafts similar to their actual draft. Pay attention during the draft: While it’s great to have a plan when the draft begins, don’t be afraid to change it depending on what’s happening. Data, tools and expert insights: Use code earlybird to save $20 on your PFF+ …
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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes PFF’s fantasy football recap focuses on player usage and stats, breaking down all the vital information you need to achieve fantasy success in 2025. Cincinnati Bengals @ Washington Commanders The Commanders’ changing backfield: Trade rumors surrounding Brian Robinson will likely lead to a new primary running back for the Commanders. There were reports on Sunday …
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