Deep sleepers who could become relevant
A handful of players with eventual fantasy value go undrafted every season. Tristan Cockcroft identifies 11 such deep sleepers for the upcoming season who could emerge into relevance by season's end.
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2017 fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, strategy, sleepers and more
It's time! We've got everything you need right here to have successful 2017 fantasy football drafts.
Stop undervaluing Rob Kelley in fantasy (1:51)
Ty Montgomery, Bilal Powell among favorites to break out at running back
If you're surveying the running back landscape for breakout options, you can find several, even on bad teams like the Jets and Browns.
Triple Trouble: Redskins, Packers, Lions
Matthew Berry, Field Yates and Stephania Bell talk OBJ, Le'Veon Bell & Andrew Luck news. Plus, triple trouble with the Redskins, Packers and Lions.
Adam Schefter's fantasy football cheat sheet
When Adam Schefter's friends and family ask him for fantasy advice, he sends them a cheat sheet he maintains for just such occasions. Now, for the first time, he's making that cheat sheet available to ESPN Insiders as well.
Schefter says to avoid drafting Julio Jones in first 5 picks (0:49)
Value fantasy running backs with high floors and high ceilings in 2017
Pinpointing which running backs have a safe statistical floor but breakout-level ceilings can help you win a fantasy championship.
O-line rankings: Which players are affected the most in fantasy?
Don't overlook the importance of a reliable offensive line in fantasy football. We rank all 32 teams, and where the Cowboys land may surprise you.
Fantasy football mock draft: 12-team, PPR
Take a break from poring over fantasy football rankings to check out where our experts drafted players in this 12-team mock draft that rewards one point for each reception made.
How Giants offense changes without OBJ (0:42)
Sources: Beckham could miss opener vs. Dallas
A sprained ankle suffered in Monday night's preseason game could sideline Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. for the season opener against Dallas on Sept. 10, sources told ESPN.
Beckham moving down on Berry's draft board (2:18)
Le'Veon Bell tweets 9-1 return, 'you're welcome'
Le'Veon Bell implied he'll return to the Steelers on Sept. 1, finally addressing one of the NFL's biggest offseason storylines.
Hold-out RBs usually regress (1:01)
Carson Wentz leads way among quarterback breakouts
Eric Karabell checks out the deep quarterback position and notes Carson Wentz isn't the lone sophomore possessing upside.
Is Carson Wentz in line to be one of fantasy's top QBs? (2:35)
Players to pick or pass on in your 2017 fantasy football draft
Our panel of fantasy football analysts offers up its choices for breakouts to grab, overvalued players to avoid and more on fantasy football draft day.
Ajayi may have durability concerns (0:56)
Fantasy football RB depth chart
Your guide to each NFL team's most valuable running backs in terms of fantasy value for the 2017 season.
Fantasy football WR depth chart
Your guide to each NFL team's most valuable wide receivers in terms of fantasy value for the 2017 season.
Parker is a sleeper fantasy pick at WR (0:46)
Berry: Love/Hate and everything I've ever wanted
It's the must-read column of the fantasy football preseason, highlighting Matthew Berry's most undervalued and overvalued players in drafts.
Fantasy football cheat sheet central
A collection of downloadable, printable cheat sheets for the 2017 fantasy football season, including PPR, non-PPR and dynasty/keeper leagues.
2017 Insider fantasy football cheat sheet
Get everything you need to dominate your draft with help from our fantasy football experts. Sleepers, busts, draft tiers and more, updated regularly until the season kicks off!
Proceed with caution when targeting Ameer Abdullah in fantasy (1:06)
2017 fantasy football top-200 non-PPR rankings
Top-200 rankings for standard (non-PPR) leagues, determined by the average of our five designated rankers and updated throughout the offseason.
Fantasy football sleepers, busts, breakouts revisited
Our panel of fantasy football analysts offers their picks for surprise performers, disappointments and those who will take their game to another level this season.
Ultimate fantasy football draft board: Building the perfect draft
ESPN fantasy analyst Mike Clay provides his top picks, round by round, from star receivers to the handcuff running backs primed for a big season.
Why Luck might be a fantasy steal (1:17)
Wide receivers with the toughest schedules in 2017
Which wide receivers have the most difficult schedules in 2017? Mike Clay digs into the data to find the wideouts who will face the most talented defenders in the season ahead.
Wide receivers with the easiest schedules in 2017
Which wide receivers have the most favorable schedules in 2017? Mike Clay digs into the data to find the wideouts who will face the weakest defenders in the season ahead.
Wide receiver matchups with fantasy consequences (1:51)
Rex Burkhead's advice to fantasy football owners: Go with gut feeling
Rex Burkhead has caught the eye of fantasy players this preseason, but starting him would be a tough call with the Patriots' backfield rich with depth.
The smart way to approach your 2017 fantasy draft
Don't take LeGarrette Blount in a PPR league, and don't show up late, impaired and carrying old magazines. Here's the right way to approach draft day.
The Draft-Day Manifesto
Matthew Berry explains how to build a winning fantasy football team by concentrating on weekly success.
Fantasy Football Marathon diary: Following Matthew Berry
Staying awake for 28 hours straight isn't an easy task, but trailing Matthew Berry as he navigates his Fantasy Football Marathon duties keeps it interesting.
Clay: Top-240 dynasty fantasy football rankings
Mike Clay offers his updated top-240 rankings for dynasty leagues, led by a pair of wide receivers.
When to draft suspended players in fantasy (2:17)
How far should suspended Elliott drop in fantasy drafts?
Eric Karabell examines the value of Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, noting this is not the same as when Le'Veon Bell was suspended.
QB ranking tiers: How long should you wait to take elite passers?
It's tempting to chase the big points at the QB position, but with so many strong options, a tiered approach can help players make better choices.
RB ranking tiers: Seeking value among vets, rookies, timeshares
Ranking running backs is a good start, but we give you a real edge by grouping RBs into tiers, based on skill, workload and health.
Fantasy football sleepers, busts, breakouts for 2017
Our panel of fantasy football analysts offers expected surprise performers, disappointments and those who will take their game to another level.
WR ranking tiers: Finding mid-draft sleepers key
Eric Karabell ranks all the wide receivers using a tiered system, noting things have changed just a bit from this time last season.
ESPN Fantasy Football 101
Thinking about trying fantasy football this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join the fun.
These second-year players could break out in 2017
After a forgettable rookie campaign, Melvin Gordon broke out in 2016. Which skill players could follow in his footsteps in 2017 as they head into their second NFL season?
Fantasy football's most important stats
Not all stats carry the same weight in fantasy football. Here's a look at the ones to pay closest attention to in 2017 and beyond.
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2017 Fantasy Football draft kit
Rankings, strategy, sleepers and more. Everything you need to win your fantasy football drafts.
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KaraBlog: Eric's latest fantasy spin
Get the latest fantasy football analysis from ESPN Insider Eric Karabell.
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Fantasy Focus Football Board Bets
The official tally board for 06010 board bets between Matthew and Field.
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