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Bracket Busting: For All The Marbles
John Lapinski
November 16, 2019
High-stakes writers Monty Phan and John Lapinski chronicle their entry in the FFPC Super Bracket contest. The Super Bracket regular season runs for just 11 weeks, and the league is far from decided. After a solid win last week, we’re right back in the thick of it. Here are the playoff seeding rules: Seed 1) Team with Best Regular Season Record ($2,000) Seed 2) Team…...
Bracket Busting: Kicking It Into High Gear
John Lapinski
October 19, 2019
Kickers don’t matter, right up until they do. But let’s start at the beginning here. Every fantasy football team can be broken down into a functionally infinite number of decisions. Sure, the major decisions are obvious and limited, “Who do I draft here?”, “Which guy should I start this week?”, but there are a million smaller choices we make with decision-trees that stretch out to the…...
Bracket Busting: Betting On Ourselves
John Lapinski
October 6, 2019
What do you do when you just can’t wait for the end of the season to determine the FFPC Super Bracket winner? You get in on some side action! We were facing up against high-stakes veteran and all-around good guy Dan Williamson (@OverHypedSleepr) this week, and Dan came at us with an offer of side action through the FFPC’s on-site wagering system. Now Deshaun of…...
Bracket Busting: Living that Zero RB Life
John Lapinski
September 21, 2019
Your running backs suck. That’s the harsh reality Zero RB drafters often have to deal with through the first few weeks of the season. Sometimes you get lucky and those late RBs you drafted are usable right away during the season. Other times, it may take several weeks and some waiver wire churn before you have usable players to fill your two RB slots. It’s…...
Dynasty Watch: The Other Guys
John Lapinski
September 15, 2019
You already know the obvious rookie stars from Week 1. Marquise Brown and Terry McLaurin were en fuego, propelling the savvy (desperate) owners who started them Week 1 to big scores. Other high profile names have been scrutinized ad infinitum at this point, with the primetime performance by David Montgomery under the microscope and numerous analyses of Miles Sanders and the Eagles’ backfield split. There…...
FFPC Best Ball Roster Construction: The Best Defense Is Lots Of Defense
John Lapinski
August 30, 2019
In traditional redraft leagues, fantasy analysts will tell you not to even draft a defense unless the rules require it. In best ball leagues, not only do you need to draft a defense, research has shown that you probably want at least three even in shallower best ball leagues. So what about the 28-round FFPC drafts? What’s the optimal number of defenses, and when should…...
How Early Is Too Early For Kicker: FFPC Best Ball Roster Construction
John Lapinski
August 5, 2019
The kicker. Many fantasy sites have never had, or are doing away with, the kicker position, but the FFPC stands alone in the best ball community, a bulwark against the rising tide of anti-kickerism. Not only do you need to draft a kicker in FFPC best ball leagues, you need to draft multiple kickers. You thought after years of fantasy football you were finally done…...
Best Ball Round Table, Part 1: Our 19 Favorite Players And The Surprising Position That Could Ruin Your Drafts
John Lapinski
July 26, 2019
I recently asked the gang to get together for a round table discussion looking at all of the biggest questions in best ball. I wanted to dive into the actionable intel found in the FFPC, Fanball, and DRAFT dashboards, as well as the Roster Construction Explorers for each format. Joining me today are some of the more decorated best ball players in the industry. Monty…...
The TE Model Predicts the Stars and Busts of the 2019 Rookie Class
John Lapinski
May 10, 2019
Last year I billed the tight end model as a secret weapon for dynasty rookie drafts, and it didn’t disappoint. The 2018 model results successfully picked out Chris Herndon as the biggest sleeper, and predicted that Mark Andrews was the Baltimore TE to own, not first-round pick Hayden Hurst. We’re back again with the model results for the 2019 class, and it’s found three…...
3 Rookie TEs I’m Targeting in Dynasty Leagues After the NFL Draft
John Lapinski
May 3, 2019
The 2019 NFL draft was a disappointment for three out of four offensive skill positions. Just two running backs in the first two rounds and multiple wide receivers slipped further than anyone expected. Three quarterbacks were drafted in the first round, but one of them was Daniel Jones, so does that really count? There was one position that didn’t let us down though. Tight…...
2019 Rookie WR Tournament: Hakeem Butler (4) vs Kelvin Harmon (5)
John Lapinski
April 24, 2019
In the second round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament, fourth seed Hakeem Butler takes on fifth-seeded Kelvin Harmon. Can Butler’s strong final year make up for his late breakout, or will Harmon’s steady production win the day? Read on to find out. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the…...
2019 Rookie RB Tournament: Josh Jacobs (1) vs Justice Hill (9)
John Lapinski
April 24, 2019
In the second round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament, number one seed Josh Jacobs takes on ninth seed Justice Hill. Can Hill’s strong production and excellent combine showing topple the top back in the class, or will Jacobs make it through to the next round? Find out below. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament pits 16…...
2019 Rookie WR Tournament: Kelvin Harmon (5) vs Miles Boykin (12)
John Lapinski
April 23, 2019
In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament, fifth seed Kelvin Harmon takes on 12th-seeded Miles Boykin. In a battle of 220 pound behemoths, which man will come out on top? Read on to find out. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft…...
2019 Rookie RB Tournament: Josh Jacobs (1) vs Ryquell Armstead (16)
John Lapinski
April 23, 2019
In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament, top-seeded Josh Jacobs faces off against the 16 seed Ryquell Armstead. Will Armstead’s solid speed score and cheap acquisition cost trump Jacobs’ all-around production? Find out below. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft in…...
FFPC Best Ball Roster Construction: Where to Draft Winning QBs
John Lapinski
April 3, 2019
Whether you’re new to the TE-premium format, or a grizzled veteran of hundreds of FFPC best ball leagues, knowing how to attack the quarterback position is crucial. Where did last year’s winning FFPC best ball teams draft their QBs? Can you get by with just two studs? What happens if I miss out on the QB run? We now have the tools here at RotoViz…...
TE-Premium Roster Construction: Where to Draft Winning TEs
John Lapinski
March 1, 2019
Whether you’re new to the TE-premium format, or a grizzled veteran of hundreds of FFPC best ball leagues, knowing how to attack the tight end position is crucial. Where did last year’s winning FFPC best ball teams draft their TEs? Can you get by with just two studs? Is there an advantage to loading up at the position? We now have the tools here at…...
Terminated! Rudolph Tries To Guide Owners To A Victory
John Lapinski
December 29, 2018
This column chronicles the ups and downs of the team drafted in the FFPC’s Terminator Tournament – one player from our roster must be eliminated each week…....
Terminated! Kill The Head, The Body Will Die
John Lapinski
December 23, 2018
This column chronicles the ups and downs of the team drafted in the FFPC’s Terminator Tournament – one player from our roster must be eliminated each week…....
Dynasty Watch: The 2019 Stash List – Part 2
John Lapinski
December 23, 2018
Dynasty rankings are in constant flux and staying informed is the key to making roster decisions for your fantasy football team. The Dynasty Watch series highlights some key takeaways from each week’s games…....
Terminated! The Thrill of Victory
John Lapinski
December 9, 2018
This column chronicles the ups and downs of the team drafted in the FFPC’s Terminator contest – one player from our roster must be eliminated each week…....
Bracket Busting: For All The Marbles
John Lapinski
November 16, 2019
High-stakes writers Monty Phan and John Lapinski chronicle their entry in the FFPC Super Bracket contest. The Super Bracket regular season runs for just 11 weeks, and the league is far from decided. After a solid win last week, we’re right back in the thick of it. Here are the playoff seeding rules: Seed 1) Team with Best Regular Season Record ($2,000) Seed 2) Team…...
Bracket Busting: Kicking It Into High Gear
John Lapinski
October 19, 2019
Kickers don’t matter, right up until they do. But let’s start at the beginning here. Every fantasy football team can be broken down into a functionally infinite number of decisions. Sure, the major decisions are obvious and limited, “Who do I draft here?”, “Which guy should I start this week?”, but there are a million smaller choices we make with decision-trees that stretch out to the…...
Bracket Busting: Betting On Ourselves
John Lapinski
October 6, 2019
What do you do when you just can’t wait for the end of the season to determine the FFPC Super Bracket winner? You get in on some side action! We were facing up against high-stakes veteran and all-around good guy Dan Williamson (@OverHypedSleepr) this week, and Dan came at us with an offer of side action through the FFPC’s on-site wagering system. Now Deshaun of…...
Bracket Busting: Living that Zero RB Life
John Lapinski
September 21, 2019
Your running backs suck. That’s the harsh reality Zero RB drafters often have to deal with through the first few weeks of the season. Sometimes you get lucky and those late RBs you drafted are usable right away during the season. Other times, it may take several weeks and some waiver wire churn before you have usable players to fill your two RB slots. It’s…...
Dynasty Watch: The Other Guys
John Lapinski
September 15, 2019
You already know the obvious rookie stars from Week 1. Marquise Brown and Terry McLaurin were en fuego, propelling the savvy (desperate) owners who started them Week 1 to big scores. Other high profile names have been scrutinized ad infinitum at this point, with the primetime performance by David Montgomery under the microscope and numerous analyses of Miles Sanders and the Eagles’ backfield split. There…...
FFPC Best Ball Roster Construction: The Best Defense Is Lots Of Defense
John Lapinski
August 30, 2019
In traditional redraft leagues, fantasy analysts will tell you not to even draft a defense unless the rules require it. In best ball leagues, not only do you need to draft a defense, research has shown that you probably want at least three even in shallower best ball leagues. So what about the 28-round FFPC drafts? What’s the optimal number of defenses, and when should…...
How Early Is Too Early For Kicker: FFPC Best Ball Roster Construction
John Lapinski
August 5, 2019
The kicker. Many fantasy sites have never had, or are doing away with, the kicker position, but the FFPC stands alone in the best ball community, a bulwark against the rising tide of anti-kickerism. Not only do you need to draft a kicker in FFPC best ball leagues, you need to draft multiple kickers. You thought after years of fantasy football you were finally done…...
Best Ball Round Table, Part 1: Our 19 Favorite Players And The Surprising Position That Could Ruin Your Drafts
John Lapinski
July 26, 2019
I recently asked the gang to get together for a round table discussion looking at all of the biggest questions in best ball. I wanted to dive into the actionable intel found in the FFPC, Fanball, and DRAFT dashboards, as well as the Roster Construction Explorers for each format. Joining me today are some of the more decorated best ball players in the industry. Monty…...
The TE Model Predicts the Stars and Busts of the 2019 Rookie Class
John Lapinski
May 10, 2019
Last year I billed the tight end model as a secret weapon for dynasty rookie drafts, and it didn’t disappoint. The 2018 model results successfully picked out Chris Herndon as the biggest sleeper, and predicted that Mark Andrews was the Baltimore TE to own, not first-round pick Hayden Hurst. We’re back again with the model results for the 2019 class, and it’s found three…...
3 Rookie TEs I’m Targeting in Dynasty Leagues After the NFL Draft
John Lapinski
May 3, 2019
The 2019 NFL draft was a disappointment for three out of four offensive skill positions. Just two running backs in the first two rounds and multiple wide receivers slipped further than anyone expected. Three quarterbacks were drafted in the first round, but one of them was Daniel Jones, so does that really count? There was one position that didn’t let us down though. Tight…...
2019 Rookie WR Tournament: Hakeem Butler (4) vs Kelvin Harmon (5)
John Lapinski
April 24, 2019
In the second round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament, fourth seed Hakeem Butler takes on fifth-seeded Kelvin Harmon. Can Butler’s strong final year make up for his late breakout, or will Harmon’s steady production win the day? Read on to find out. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the…...
2019 Rookie RB Tournament: Josh Jacobs (1) vs Justice Hill (9)
John Lapinski
April 24, 2019
In the second round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament, number one seed Josh Jacobs takes on ninth seed Justice Hill. Can Hill’s strong production and excellent combine showing topple the top back in the class, or will Jacobs make it through to the next round? Find out below. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament pits 16…...
2019 Rookie WR Tournament: Kelvin Harmon (5) vs Miles Boykin (12)
John Lapinski
April 23, 2019
In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament, fifth seed Kelvin Harmon takes on 12th-seeded Miles Boykin. In a battle of 220 pound behemoths, which man will come out on top? Read on to find out. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft…...
2019 Rookie RB Tournament: Josh Jacobs (1) vs Ryquell Armstead (16)
John Lapinski
April 23, 2019
In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament, top-seeded Josh Jacobs faces off against the 16 seed Ryquell Armstead. Will Armstead’s solid speed score and cheap acquisition cost trump Jacobs’ all-around production? Find out below. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft in…...
FFPC Best Ball Roster Construction: Where to Draft Winning QBs
John Lapinski
April 3, 2019
Whether you’re new to the TE-premium format, or a grizzled veteran of hundreds of FFPC best ball leagues, knowing how to attack the quarterback position is crucial. Where did last year’s winning FFPC best ball teams draft their QBs? Can you get by with just two studs? What happens if I miss out on the QB run? We now have the tools here at RotoViz…...
TE-Premium Roster Construction: Where to Draft Winning TEs
John Lapinski
March 1, 2019
Whether you’re new to the TE-premium format, or a grizzled veteran of hundreds of FFPC best ball leagues, knowing how to attack the tight end position is crucial. Where did last year’s winning FFPC best ball teams draft their TEs? Can you get by with just two studs? Is there an advantage to loading up at the position? We now have the tools here at…...
Terminated! Rudolph Tries To Guide Owners To A Victory
John Lapinski
December 29, 2018
This column chronicles the ups and downs of the team drafted in the FFPC’s Terminator Tournament – one player from our roster must be eliminated each week…....
Terminated! Kill The Head, The Body Will Die
John Lapinski
December 23, 2018
This column chronicles the ups and downs of the team drafted in the FFPC’s Terminator Tournament – one player from our roster must be eliminated each week…....
Dynasty Watch: The 2019 Stash List – Part 2
John Lapinski
December 23, 2018
Dynasty rankings are in constant flux and staying informed is the key to making roster decisions for your fantasy football team. The Dynasty Watch series highlights some key takeaways from each week’s games…....
Terminated! The Thrill of Victory
John Lapinski
December 9, 2018
This column chronicles the ups and downs of the team drafted in the FFPC’s Terminator contest – one player from our roster must be eliminated each week…....
Bracket Busting: For All The Marbles
John Lapinski
November 16, 2019
High-stakes writers Monty Phan and John Lapinski chronicle their entry in the FFPC Super Bracket contest. The Super Bracket regular season runs for just 11 weeks, and the league is far from decided. After a solid win last week, we’re right back in the thick of it. Here are the playoff seeding rules: Seed 1) Team with Best Regular Season Record ($2,000) Seed 2) Team…...
Bracket Busting: Kicking It Into High Gear
John Lapinski
October 19, 2019
Kickers don’t matter, right up until they do. But let’s start at the beginning here. Every fantasy football team can be broken down into a functionally infinite number of decisions. Sure, the major decisions are obvious and limited, “Who do I draft here?”, “Which guy should I start this week?”, but there are a million smaller choices we make with decision-trees that stretch out to the…...
Bracket Busting: Betting On Ourselves
John Lapinski
October 6, 2019
What do you do when you just can’t wait for the end of the season to determine the FFPC Super Bracket winner? You get in on some side action! We were facing up against high-stakes veteran and all-around good guy Dan Williamson (@OverHypedSleepr) this week, and Dan came at us with an offer of side action through the FFPC’s on-site wagering system. Now Deshaun of…...
Bracket Busting: Living that Zero RB Life
John Lapinski
September 21, 2019
Your running backs suck. That’s the harsh reality Zero RB drafters often have to deal with through the first few weeks of the season. Sometimes you get lucky and those late RBs you drafted are usable right away during the season. Other times, it may take several weeks and some waiver wire churn before you have usable players to fill your two RB slots. It’s…...
Dynasty Watch: The Other Guys
John Lapinski
September 15, 2019
You already know the obvious rookie stars from Week 1. Marquise Brown and Terry McLaurin were en fuego, propelling the savvy (desperate) owners who started them Week 1 to big scores. Other high profile names have been scrutinized ad infinitum at this point, with the primetime performance by David Montgomery under the microscope and numerous analyses of Miles Sanders and the Eagles’ backfield split. There…...
FFPC Best Ball Roster Construction: The Best Defense Is Lots Of Defense
John Lapinski
August 30, 2019
In traditional redraft leagues, fantasy analysts will tell you not to even draft a defense unless the rules require it. In best ball leagues, not only do you need to draft a defense, research has shown that you probably want at least three even in shallower best ball leagues. So what about the 28-round FFPC drafts? What’s the optimal number of defenses, and when should…...
How Early Is Too Early For Kicker: FFPC Best Ball Roster Construction
John Lapinski
August 5, 2019
The kicker. Many fantasy sites have never had, or are doing away with, the kicker position, but the FFPC stands alone in the best ball community, a bulwark against the rising tide of anti-kickerism. Not only do you need to draft a kicker in FFPC best ball leagues, you need to draft multiple kickers. You thought after years of fantasy football you were finally done…...
Best Ball Round Table, Part 1: Our 19 Favorite Players And The Surprising Position That Could Ruin Your Drafts
John Lapinski
July 26, 2019
I recently asked the gang to get together for a round table discussion looking at all of the biggest questions in best ball. I wanted to dive into the actionable intel found in the FFPC, Fanball, and DRAFT dashboards, as well as the Roster Construction Explorers for each format. Joining me today are some of the more decorated best ball players in the industry. Monty…...
The TE Model Predicts the Stars and Busts of the 2019 Rookie Class
John Lapinski
May 10, 2019
Last year I billed the tight end model as a secret weapon for dynasty rookie drafts, and it didn’t disappoint. The 2018 model results successfully picked out Chris Herndon as the biggest sleeper, and predicted that Mark Andrews was the Baltimore TE to own, not first-round pick Hayden Hurst. We’re back again with the model results for the 2019 class, and it’s found three…...
3 Rookie TEs I’m Targeting in Dynasty Leagues After the NFL Draft
John Lapinski
May 3, 2019
The 2019 NFL draft was a disappointment for three out of four offensive skill positions. Just two running backs in the first two rounds and multiple wide receivers slipped further than anyone expected. Three quarterbacks were drafted in the first round, but one of them was Daniel Jones, so does that really count? There was one position that didn’t let us down though. Tight…...
2019 Rookie WR Tournament: Hakeem Butler (4) vs Kelvin Harmon (5)
John Lapinski
April 24, 2019
In the second round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament, fourth seed Hakeem Butler takes on fifth-seeded Kelvin Harmon. Can Butler’s strong final year make up for his late breakout, or will Harmon’s steady production win the day? Read on to find out. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the…...
2019 Rookie RB Tournament: Josh Jacobs (1) vs Justice Hill (9)
John Lapinski
April 24, 2019
In the second round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament, number one seed Josh Jacobs takes on ninth seed Justice Hill. Can Hill’s strong production and excellent combine showing topple the top back in the class, or will Jacobs make it through to the next round? Find out below. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament pits 16…...
2019 Rookie WR Tournament: Kelvin Harmon (5) vs Miles Boykin (12)
John Lapinski
April 23, 2019
In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament, fifth seed Kelvin Harmon takes on 12th-seeded Miles Boykin. In a battle of 220 pound behemoths, which man will come out on top? Read on to find out. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie WR Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft…...
2019 Rookie RB Tournament: Josh Jacobs (1) vs Ryquell Armstead (16)
John Lapinski
April 23, 2019
In the first round of the 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament, top-seeded Josh Jacobs faces off against the 16 seed Ryquell Armstead. Will Armstead’s solid speed score and cheap acquisition cost trump Jacobs’ all-around production? Find out below. Note from Curtis Patrick, RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator: The 2019 RotoViz Rookie RB Tournament pits 16 of the top prospects at the position in this year’s draft in…...
FFPC Best Ball Roster Construction: Where to Draft Winning QBs
John Lapinski
April 3, 2019
Whether you’re new to the TE-premium format, or a grizzled veteran of hundreds of FFPC best ball leagues, knowing how to attack the quarterback position is crucial. Where did last year’s winning FFPC best ball teams draft their QBs? Can you get by with just two studs? What happens if I miss out on the QB run? We now have the tools here at RotoViz…...
TE-Premium Roster Construction: Where to Draft Winning TEs
John Lapinski
March 1, 2019
Whether you’re new to the TE-premium format, or a grizzled veteran of hundreds of FFPC best ball leagues, knowing how to attack the tight end position is crucial. Where did last year’s winning FFPC best ball teams draft their TEs? Can you get by with just two studs? Is there an advantage to loading up at the position? We now have the tools here at…...
Terminated! Rudolph Tries To Guide Owners To A Victory
John Lapinski
December 29, 2018
This column chronicles the ups and downs of the team drafted in the FFPC’s Terminator Tournament – one player from our roster must be eliminated each week…....
Terminated! Kill The Head, The Body Will Die
John Lapinski
December 23, 2018
This column chronicles the ups and downs of the team drafted in the FFPC’s Terminator Tournament – one player from our roster must be eliminated each week…....
Dynasty Watch: The 2019 Stash List – Part 2
John Lapinski
December 23, 2018
Dynasty rankings are in constant flux and staying informed is the key to making roster decisions for your fantasy football team. The Dynasty Watch series highlights some key takeaways from each week’s games…....
Terminated! The Thrill of Victory
John Lapinski
December 9, 2018
This column chronicles the ups and downs of the team drafted in the FFPC’s Terminator contest – one player from our roster must be eliminated each week…....
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