WR Rankings for 2019 NFL Fantasy Football
This is arguably the deepest wide receiver class we have ever seen in fantasy football. The top 24 guys feel like absolute locks at WR1 & WR2. However, the top 10 all have enough upside to finish as the best receiver in fantasy football. So, what does this mean for your draft strategy this season? It means you can get a legitimate number one WR, with WR1 upside as late as the first pick in the third round. We have guys with WR2 grades available as late as pick 63!…
TE Rankings for 2019 NFL Fantasy Football
The depth of the tight end position is one of the most important factors in the Hello Rookie draft strategy. While the top 4 tight ends are clearly the class of the position, below that is a muddled group of about 10 players that could finish in just about any order. For us, the tight end position has a clear number one heading into 2019: Travis Kelce. Kelce finished last year with 295 fantasy points, which would have put him at WR7. His 150 targets were second among tight ends,…
Fantasy Football Glossary of Common Terms
Below are the most commonly used terms and slang used when talking daily fantasy sports and sports betting. Points Per Reception (PPR) A style of fantasy scoring where players receive points (usually 1 or .5) for each reception they make in addition to the usual scoring categories. Red Zone The area between the defense’s twenty yard line and the goal line. It is the area of the field where the offense is most likely to score. Redraft Refers to a fantasy league format where owners cannot keep any of their…
Testing the NFL Zero RB Draft Strategy
We have pitched and tested several draft strategies over the years, but for fantasy football veterans, the zero RB strategy is almost sacrilegious. For those not familiar with Zero RB, it is exactly what the name suggests. Zero RB was introduced by Shawn Siegele a few seasons back, but really started gaining traction last year. As with most draft strategies, we can make Zero RB as complicated as we want, but the premise behind the strategy is quite simple. Wide receivers are the most valuable position in PPR/flex leagues, and…