RazzBowl Draft Recap: Johnson Escapes My Grasp

August 9, 2020 | 2020 Fantasy Football, RazzBowl | 6 Comments

Last year was the debut of the RazzBowl and it was objectively the best thing that happened in 2019. Like any good host, I took it easy on all of our industry guests (and a few lucky fans), bowing out in the first round of the year one playoffs. I'm not saying I threw the contest, but I could have won and instead I let Mike Beers of RotoViz win. Oh, that's the exact definition of throwing it? Well, now the gloves are coming off in year two—at least until I have to go out to the grocery store. I ran out of disposable gloves week's ago so now I'm digging into my supply of magnum condoms which I knew would eventually come in handy for something. If you missed out on this year's RazzBowl, there's still a couple ways to win your way into next years contest and compete against some of the biggest names in the fantasy industry. One of those ways is our NFFC Qualifier Money Leagues which has only a couple spots remaining, sign up here:

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Teasers and Pleasers: Preseason NFL Power Rankings

August 8, 2020 | NFL Gambling |

by: Aaron Pags

"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible. Who are you, and why do you seek Me?" Plenty of fantasy sports web services have expanded their scope of expertise from the fake games they've been writing about for years to the real one played on Sunday. Legalized gambling is spreading across the country, and advice is not hard to find. However, how many of these virtuosos allow you a glance behind their curtain?

I am no Oz. My gambling advice isn't just to pick from behind a giant projection of my ugly face. Those picks arrive through an intricate power rankings system. Using the strength of schedule, offseason changes, offensive prowess, and historical data against the spread, I derive my odds and compare them to offered lines to find the best bets each week.

2020 Shadow Coverage Report: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

August 8, 2020 | Fantasy Football Strategy | 2 Comments

by: Bobby LaMarco

Mike Evans has 8 shadow corner match-ups heading into this season with 7 of them coming against tier 1 cornerbacks. This includes a daunting early season schedule that includes 3 shadow coverage match-ups which could lead Evans to a less desirable start for your fantasy team. That being said things do open up for Evans after week 4 including a very favorable fantasy playoff schedule. All this being said, does this make Evans a fade in drafts, and more of a mid-season trade target? Find out our thoughts 2020 Shadow Coverage Report - Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Why So Low on Garoppolo?

August 7, 2020 | Fantasy Football Targets | 2 Comments

by: JB Barry

In the 14th round, with the 166th Overall pick in the #Razzbowl League 13 Draft, “Team 3 Barry” selects, JIMMY GAROPPOLO! With an ADP of 141.76 according to NFFC, I was more than happy to take Jimmy G as my QB2 to pair with Kyler Murray. That QB duo gives me the classic “Floor/Ceiling” pairing that you like to have in a format like the “better ball” format of the Razzbowl. A lot of people are very low on Jimmy coming into this year’s fantasy draft season, but I believe that he will prove the doubters wrong and return a solid value on your investment

Jarvis Landry, Cleveland’s Rock

August 6, 2020 | Fantasy Football Targets |

by: MB

Jarvis Landry was added to the PUP list on Sunday. Physically unable to perform? You and me both, Jarvis. When I’m not able to perform, I usually just stop at the gas station and.... oh.. I’m being told that my issues are different than the PUP list that Jarvis Landry is on. Well, I had a whole lot more to say on a different subject.

From Backstage To Center Stage, It’s Russell Gage

August 5, 2020 | Fantasy Football Targets | 8 Comments

by: Son

Size. Speed. Strength. That's how I filter the attributes when I draft in Madden. Or at least when I used to play Madden. What an abomination of a video game franchise. Anyways, the Holy Trinity of S is how many NFL general managers draft as well. But physical attributes are not the end all be all. Look at the nine wide receivers who have run a 4.3 40-yard dash or faster at the NFL Combine:

TnP Player Prop: Philip Rivers Passing Yards

August 4, 2020 | Bet The Farm | 2 Comments

by: Aaron Pags

Near and dear to my Emergency Department nurse heart are charities who care for the families of ill children. Perhaps no organization does this better than the Ronald McDonald House. Since 1974, RMH has provided a place to stay for the family members of hospitalized children across the globe. A total of 7,200 beds are available for those in need, saving over $700 million in hotel costs. This special nonprofit ensures parents safe places to rest, shower, and clean their clothes within proximity of their children's medical center.

In 2014, then San Diego Chargers quarterback, Philip Rivers, partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego to raise funds for his local chapter. Rivers, who has his share and then some children (eight at last count), used his throwing arm to help a lot of families out. He used passing yards as a marker for charitable donations. At just under $25 per passing yard, Philip easily topped his donation goal of $100,000 as he passed for 4,286 yards. His on-field accomplishments are many, but what he did for those families carries much more meaning. Today's Teasers and Pleasers wager article is brought to you by RMH and Philip Rivers. Enjoy!

Who is Green Bay’s WR2?

August 4, 2020 | Fantasy Football Strategy |

by: al_FF_red

With the news of off-season acquisition Devin Funchess opting out, the fantasy football community erupted into a frenzy regarding who would be Davante Adams' right hand man. At one time, the second option in the Green Bay passing game was a fantasy asset. From 2013 to 2016, Aaron Rodgers' WR2 saw an average of 108 targets for a 69-1000-9 line. Since those glory days, however, the second receiver has only mustered 83 targets for 56-588-3 which is not an option for our fake football teams.

Top 30 Quarterbacks for 2020 Fantasy Football

August 3, 2020 | 2020 Fantasy Football, Fantasy Football Rankings |

by: Donkey Teeth

Have you been paying attention to the recent player opt outs from around the NFL? If you have, then you know ole Billy Belichick and his dog are up to something. As of this writing, 39 NFL players have opted out of the 2020 season with 8 of those players being New England Patriots. A lot of fans and analysts are speculating the Patriots are encouraging opt outs as they tank for Trevor Lawrence (the consensus top QB pick in next year's draft class), but I think it's something much more sinister. Like maybe there's an asteroid on a collision course with Earth and Belichick plus those eight Patriots have been selected for a space mission to save humanity. Sorry, I watched Armageddon over the weekend. Maybe Belichick encouraged (or even incentivized) anyone remotely considering an opt out to do it early so he has more time to prepare and fill those holes? Seems more likely than the space mission anyway. Speaking of the Patriots, I amended the top 20 quarterback rankings to include new Patriot quarterback Cam Newton after his signing. Now for the top 30 quarterbacks for 2020 fantasy football:

Fantasy Football Podcast: Shadow Coverage with Bobby Lamarco

August 3, 2020 | Fantasy Football Podcast | 4 Comments

by: B_Don

B_Don and Donkey Teeth are joined by one of our new Razzball writers, Bobby Lamarco. We ask Bobby about the recent LeSean McCoy signing and what we each expect it to mean for the Tampa RB situation. We also talk about Damien Williams recent opt out for the 2020 season and where we're willing to draft Clyde Edwards-Helaire now.

We move on to talk about our individual #RazzBowl draft starts. Bobby and B_Don go RB heavy early, while Donkey Teeth is taking a bit of a different approach. Bobby asks DT about his selection of Miles Sanders at 5, and what his projections look like for Sanders.

Finally, we ask Bobby about his initial column series covering, well, shadow coverage. Bobby explains how he plans to use his shadow coverage research for both in-season and during the draft process. We ask him about his in depth research about Stefon Diggs, and we look how shadow coverage may affect the 49ers receiving situation in general.

Donkey’s Advocate: Zach Ertz, Jonathan Taylor and Calvin Ridley

August 3, 2020 | 2020 Fantasy Football, Donkey's Advocate, Fantasy Football Podcast |

by: Donkey Teeth

The innovation machine never stops here at Razzball. Except for that one time when I tried to use it to heat up some leftover pizza. What a disaster that was! In the modern world of pandemics, riots and keto diets, we know it can be hard to find time to listen to 30-60 minute fantasy football shows. Oh, there's a squirrel! Sorry, what was I talking about? Right, we've created a short-form video series for those of us with the attention span of a puppy. On Donkey's Advocate, I'll be bringing on many of the top fantasy football industry experts to sell me on one of their favorite 2020 fantasy football draft targets while I play ~~devil's~~ donkey's advocate. All of this will take place in a two minute rapid fire segment. In this week's batch I was joined by Mike Beers, Pat Fitzmaurice and Joe Pisapia to discuss Zach Ertz, Jonathan Taylor and Calvin Ridley:

Two Late Round IDP Flyers (Not from Philadelphia)

August 2, 2020 | 2020 Fantasy Football, IDP Report |

by: GasDoc

Can you win your league with your first round pick? Maybe, but it can definitely lose you your league. When you take late round flyers (not the ones from Philadelphia since this isn't a hockey article), these are the moves that help. There are two players I've come across that I believe can be difference makers in the late rounds of your IDP drafts. Defensive lineman Kemoko Turay of the Colts and linebacker Drue Tranquill are highlighted here.

The Colts’ acquired Justin Houston last year, and he led the team in sacks with 11. He averaged 17.2 pts/100 snaps per Fantasy Data which led the league by DL with over 500 snaps. Another Colts player who was limited by injury to just 84 snaps, was second in the league with 21.7pts/100 snaps. Right now he is listed as a backup to Al-Quadin Muhammad per ESPN, but if can produce like he has when healthy, Kemoko Turay may be that breakout candidate that can help your IDP team this year.

A second round pick in 2018, Turay played in just 385 snaps and had 4 sacks and 13 QB hits. Last year in his limited 84 snaps, he had 1.5 sacks and 5 QB hits. Pro Football Focus gave him a 91.3 grade last year which compared to TJ Watt’s 91.3, Joey Bosa’s 89.8, and Carlos Dunlap’s 89.7.