Mike Braude

Co-Founder of Apex Fantasy Football Money Leagues, Author at RotoViz, Draft Day Consultant, and University of Arizona Business Graduate.

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In-Season Articles

In-Season Articles

Boom or Bust: Why D’Onta Foreman Has Become A Zero RB Target

When using the Zero RB strategy, owners target wide receivers and tight ends in the early rounds. Even if an early running back is drafted, teams using this strategy generally are weaker at the running back position. If a Zero RB team can hit on running backs who have value later on in the draft, they are set up very well to succeed. This year…...

The Boring Round 2 Value You Don’t Want To Miss

After one of his least sexy seasons, one of the NFL’s premier wide receivers has slipped out of favor. In a season where you’ve got to scratch and dig and fight to find receivers for your fantasy squad, I’m here to show you that a little recency bias is giving you a discount on one of the league’s best players…....

Free: Corey Davis, Chris Godwin, and Rookie Derangement Syndrome

Originally published on May 2, Corey Davis, Chris Godwin, and Rookie Derangement Syndrome is part of our Memorial Day weekend look at the best of RotoViz. One of my favorite RotoViz pieces was written by Coleman Kelly on Rookie Derangement Syndrome. The term was coined by College Football Metrics writer R.C. Fischer regarding rookies being overvalued and second-year players being undervalued. The phenomenon typically takes place…...

The Denver RB Winner Will Do the Same for You in Fantasy

With the draft behind us, depth chart battles take center stage, and one of the most important will take place at the running back position in Denver. In one corner we have the incumbent, Devontae Booker, a player the coaching staff has relentlessly praised to the local media. In the other we find third-round rookie Royce Freeman, a less flashy prospect than his 2018 peers…...

One High Pick to Avoid in PPR Leagues

Currently drafted 26th overall in MFL10s, Jordan Howard looks overvalued. After rushing for over 2,400 yards in his first two seasons, an early third-round pick may seem like a bargain in these RB-heavy times, but the situation has been gradually worsening for Howard in Chicago…....

An Almost Free Jordan Matthews Could Break Out For The Patriots

The Patriots signed WR Jordan Matthews, formerly of the Bills, to a one-year contract. While it’s clearly a back-end wide receiver signing and he’s not currently a lock to make the roster, there are still many compelling reasons to like Jordan Matthews. Matthews can be a very good player – I’ll explain why by examining his collegiate and professional career, and the current state of…...

It’s Finally Time to Buy Eric Ebron

After a TE13 finish for the Lions last season, Eric Ebron was released and signed with the Colts. Ebron was selected No. 10 in the 2014 NFL draft — ahead of Odell Beckham Jr. — and has mostly disappointed in his short career…....

Let’s Hope The Super Bowl Breeds Aggressiveness and Innovation

If casual fans observed anything in Super Bowl LII, it’s how fun and exciting football can be when two effective offenses square off. To beat the Patriots, the Eagles needed to be aggressive and innovative. Coach Doug Pederson had to play to win. Too often in the risk-adverse NFL, head coaches are coaching to not lose their jobs – rather than making the best decision…...

This Former Star Wide Receiver is Being Ignored

While the fantasy community has accepted Pierre Garcon as a value, they have yet to come around on Jeremy Maclin. Although Garcon is consistently more expensive, I prefer Maclin…....

4 Fliers Who Could Carry You In the Fantasy Playoffs

It’s been debated for years where owners should draft rookies in fantasy drafts. Recently Brian Malone wrote an insightful article explaining that you shouldn’t avoid rookies in fantasy football leagues. Rookies tend to blossom late in the season – especially running backs. By scoring well during the most important weeks, rookies can contribute greatly to your odds of a fantasy football championship…....

3 Players To Avoid If You Want To Win Your PPR League

When attempting to win your fantasy football league(s), it’s always important to find value in your selections. In this article, I will identify three players who are being drafted earlier than they should be in PPR leagues. In other words, they are investments that are unlikely to return value…....

Mock Madness: Using Zero RB To Create A Monster in 2017

When I draft my fantasy football teams, I usually follow the best player available (BPA) approach. Frequently, BPA will morph into Zero RB based on the players on the board, but flexibility is the key…....

Joe Williams: My Favorite Dynasty Buy Low

One of the most undervalued players in dynasty fantasy football leagues is Joe Williams. Williams had an interesting route to the NFL, but I’m here to explain why he should be on your radar…....

Rushing Efficiency

RB Team Target Rates – 5 Players to Buy

When playing in PPR leagues and using strategies like Zero RB, it’s important to seek running backs who catch passes. In terms of scoring, a target is more valuable than a rush attempt. RBs who are targeted frequently are often undervalued. Let’s see which teams targeted their runners the most and least frequently last season to help us decipher which running backs could be over…...

2017’s Breakout Tight End Is Currently Priced Like a Boring Veteran

In fantasy football, one of the toughest things to identify is breakout players, but identifying these breakouts is a big part of winning fantasy leagues. Eric Ebron looks like a premier breakout candidate this season because of his age, previous production, and average draft position…....

Mike Braude’s 10 Bold Predictions

The RotoViz writers are publishing a series of articles where we speculate on the potential outcomes that aren’t likely, but have just a whiff of plausibility to them. They’re not so crazy we can’t imagine them, they’re not so likely that we expect them to happen. Here are my 10 bold predictions…....

7 Deep Sleepers to Blow the Lid Off Your Fantasy Season

I’ve recently covered some of my early round favorites, encouraging owners to target the incredible upside potential of Julio Jones and David Johnson. Conversely, Adrian Peterson headlines my list of three early rounds players to avoid. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the bargains…....

Boom or Bust: Why D’Onta Foreman Has Become A Zero RB Target

When using the Zero RB strategy, owners target wide receivers and tight ends in the early rounds. Even if an early running back is drafted, teams using this strategy generally are weaker at the running back position. If a Zero RB team can hit on running backs who have value later on in the draft, they are set up very well to succeed. This year…...

The Boring Round 2 Value You Don’t Want To Miss

After one of his least sexy seasons, one of the NFL’s premier wide receivers has slipped out of favor. In a season where you’ve got to scratch and dig and fight to find receivers for your fantasy squad, I’m here to show you that a little recency bias is giving you a discount on one of the league’s best players…....

Free: Corey Davis, Chris Godwin, and Rookie Derangement Syndrome

Originally published on May 2, Corey Davis, Chris Godwin, and Rookie Derangement Syndrome is part of our Memorial Day weekend look at the best of RotoViz. One of my favorite RotoViz pieces was written by Coleman Kelly on Rookie Derangement Syndrome. The term was coined by College Football Metrics writer R.C. Fischer regarding rookies being overvalued and second-year players being undervalued. The phenomenon typically takes place…...

The Denver RB Winner Will Do the Same for You in Fantasy

With the draft behind us, depth chart battles take center stage, and one of the most important will take place at the running back position in Denver. In one corner we have the incumbent, Devontae Booker, a player the coaching staff has relentlessly praised to the local media. In the other we find third-round rookie Royce Freeman, a less flashy prospect than his 2018 peers…...

One High Pick to Avoid in PPR Leagues

Currently drafted 26th overall in MFL10s, Jordan Howard looks overvalued. After rushing for over 2,400 yards in his first two seasons, an early third-round pick may seem like a bargain in these RB-heavy times, but the situation has been gradually worsening for Howard in Chicago…....

An Almost Free Jordan Matthews Could Break Out For The Patriots

The Patriots signed WR Jordan Matthews, formerly of the Bills, to a one-year contract. While it’s clearly a back-end wide receiver signing and he’s not currently a lock to make the roster, there are still many compelling reasons to like Jordan Matthews. Matthews can be a very good player – I’ll explain why by examining his collegiate and professional career, and the current state of…...

It’s Finally Time to Buy Eric Ebron

After a TE13 finish for the Lions last season, Eric Ebron was released and signed with the Colts. Ebron was selected No. 10 in the 2014 NFL draft — ahead of Odell Beckham Jr. — and has mostly disappointed in his short career…....

Let’s Hope The Super Bowl Breeds Aggressiveness and Innovation

If casual fans observed anything in Super Bowl LII, it’s how fun and exciting football can be when two effective offenses square off. To beat the Patriots, the Eagles needed to be aggressive and innovative. Coach Doug Pederson had to play to win. Too often in the risk-adverse NFL, head coaches are coaching to not lose their jobs – rather than making the best decision…...

This Former Star Wide Receiver is Being Ignored

While the fantasy community has accepted Pierre Garcon as a value, they have yet to come around on Jeremy Maclin. Although Garcon is consistently more expensive, I prefer Maclin…....

4 Fliers Who Could Carry You In the Fantasy Playoffs

It’s been debated for years where owners should draft rookies in fantasy drafts. Recently Brian Malone wrote an insightful article explaining that you shouldn’t avoid rookies in fantasy football leagues. Rookies tend to blossom late in the season – especially running backs. By scoring well during the most important weeks, rookies can contribute greatly to your odds of a fantasy football championship…....

3 Players To Avoid If You Want To Win Your PPR League

When attempting to win your fantasy football league(s), it’s always important to find value in your selections. In this article, I will identify three players who are being drafted earlier than they should be in PPR leagues. In other words, they are investments that are unlikely to return value…....

Mock Madness: Using Zero RB To Create A Monster in 2017

When I draft my fantasy football teams, I usually follow the best player available (BPA) approach. Frequently, BPA will morph into Zero RB based on the players on the board, but flexibility is the key…....

Joe Williams: My Favorite Dynasty Buy Low

One of the most undervalued players in dynasty fantasy football leagues is Joe Williams. Williams had an interesting route to the NFL, but I’m here to explain why he should be on your radar…....

Rushing Efficiency

RB Team Target Rates – 5 Players to Buy

When playing in PPR leagues and using strategies like Zero RB, it’s important to seek running backs who catch passes. In terms of scoring, a target is more valuable than a rush attempt. RBs who are targeted frequently are often undervalued. Let’s see which teams targeted their runners the most and least frequently last season to help us decipher which running backs could be over…...

2017’s Breakout Tight End Is Currently Priced Like a Boring Veteran

In fantasy football, one of the toughest things to identify is breakout players, but identifying these breakouts is a big part of winning fantasy leagues. Eric Ebron looks like a premier breakout candidate this season because of his age, previous production, and average draft position…....

Mike Braude’s 10 Bold Predictions

The RotoViz writers are publishing a series of articles where we speculate on the potential outcomes that aren’t likely, but have just a whiff of plausibility to them. They’re not so crazy we can’t imagine them, they’re not so likely that we expect them to happen. Here are my 10 bold predictions…....

7 Deep Sleepers to Blow the Lid Off Your Fantasy Season

I’ve recently covered some of my early round favorites, encouraging owners to target the incredible upside potential of Julio Jones and David Johnson. Conversely, Adrian Peterson headlines my list of three early rounds players to avoid. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the bargains…....

Boom or Bust: Why D’Onta Foreman Has Become A Zero RB Target

When using the Zero RB strategy, owners target wide receivers and tight ends in the early rounds. Even if an early running back is drafted, teams using this strategy generally are weaker at the running back position. If a Zero RB team can hit on running backs who have value later on in the draft, they are set up very well to succeed. This year…...

The Boring Round 2 Value You Don’t Want To Miss

After one of his least sexy seasons, one of the NFL’s premier wide receivers has slipped out of favor. In a season where you’ve got to scratch and dig and fight to find receivers for your fantasy squad, I’m here to show you that a little recency bias is giving you a discount on one of the league’s best players…....

Free: Corey Davis, Chris Godwin, and Rookie Derangement Syndrome

Originally published on May 2, Corey Davis, Chris Godwin, and Rookie Derangement Syndrome is part of our Memorial Day weekend look at the best of RotoViz. One of my favorite RotoViz pieces was written by Coleman Kelly on Rookie Derangement Syndrome. The term was coined by College Football Metrics writer R.C. Fischer regarding rookies being overvalued and second-year players being undervalued. The phenomenon typically takes place…...

The Denver RB Winner Will Do the Same for You in Fantasy

With the draft behind us, depth chart battles take center stage, and one of the most important will take place at the running back position in Denver. In one corner we have the incumbent, Devontae Booker, a player the coaching staff has relentlessly praised to the local media. In the other we find third-round rookie Royce Freeman, a less flashy prospect than his 2018 peers…...

One High Pick to Avoid in PPR Leagues

Currently drafted 26th overall in MFL10s, Jordan Howard looks overvalued. After rushing for over 2,400 yards in his first two seasons, an early third-round pick may seem like a bargain in these RB-heavy times, but the situation has been gradually worsening for Howard in Chicago…....

An Almost Free Jordan Matthews Could Break Out For The Patriots

The Patriots signed WR Jordan Matthews, formerly of the Bills, to a one-year contract. While it’s clearly a back-end wide receiver signing and he’s not currently a lock to make the roster, there are still many compelling reasons to like Jordan Matthews. Matthews can be a very good player – I’ll explain why by examining his collegiate and professional career, and the current state of…...

It’s Finally Time to Buy Eric Ebron

After a TE13 finish for the Lions last season, Eric Ebron was released and signed with the Colts. Ebron was selected No. 10 in the 2014 NFL draft — ahead of Odell Beckham Jr. — and has mostly disappointed in his short career…....

Let’s Hope The Super Bowl Breeds Aggressiveness and Innovation

If casual fans observed anything in Super Bowl LII, it’s how fun and exciting football can be when two effective offenses square off. To beat the Patriots, the Eagles needed to be aggressive and innovative. Coach Doug Pederson had to play to win. Too often in the risk-adverse NFL, head coaches are coaching to not lose their jobs – rather than making the best decision…...

This Former Star Wide Receiver is Being Ignored

While the fantasy community has accepted Pierre Garcon as a value, they have yet to come around on Jeremy Maclin. Although Garcon is consistently more expensive, I prefer Maclin…....

4 Fliers Who Could Carry You In the Fantasy Playoffs

It’s been debated for years where owners should draft rookies in fantasy drafts. Recently Brian Malone wrote an insightful article explaining that you shouldn’t avoid rookies in fantasy football leagues. Rookies tend to blossom late in the season – especially running backs. By scoring well during the most important weeks, rookies can contribute greatly to your odds of a fantasy football championship…....

3 Players To Avoid If You Want To Win Your PPR League

When attempting to win your fantasy football league(s), it’s always important to find value in your selections. In this article, I will identify three players who are being drafted earlier than they should be in PPR leagues. In other words, they are investments that are unlikely to return value…....

Mock Madness: Using Zero RB To Create A Monster in 2017

When I draft my fantasy football teams, I usually follow the best player available (BPA) approach. Frequently, BPA will morph into Zero RB based on the players on the board, but flexibility is the key…....

Joe Williams: My Favorite Dynasty Buy Low

One of the most undervalued players in dynasty fantasy football leagues is Joe Williams. Williams had an interesting route to the NFL, but I’m here to explain why he should be on your radar…....

Rushing Efficiency

RB Team Target Rates – 5 Players to Buy

When playing in PPR leagues and using strategies like Zero RB, it’s important to seek running backs who catch passes. In terms of scoring, a target is more valuable than a rush attempt. RBs who are targeted frequently are often undervalued. Let’s see which teams targeted their runners the most and least frequently last season to help us decipher which running backs could be over…...

2017’s Breakout Tight End Is Currently Priced Like a Boring Veteran

In fantasy football, one of the toughest things to identify is breakout players, but identifying these breakouts is a big part of winning fantasy leagues. Eric Ebron looks like a premier breakout candidate this season because of his age, previous production, and average draft position…....

Mike Braude’s 10 Bold Predictions

The RotoViz writers are publishing a series of articles where we speculate on the potential outcomes that aren’t likely, but have just a whiff of plausibility to them. They’re not so crazy we can’t imagine them, they’re not so likely that we expect them to happen. Here are my 10 bold predictions…....

7 Deep Sleepers to Blow the Lid Off Your Fantasy Season

I’ve recently covered some of my early round favorites, encouraging owners to target the incredible upside potential of Julio Jones and David Johnson. Conversely, Adrian Peterson headlines my list of three early rounds players to avoid. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the bargains…....

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