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.
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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.
The Fantasy Show staff breaks down QBs (2:32)
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.
Martin's big game muddles Bucs' RB situation (1:15)
Do Not Draft list: Rob Gronkowski leads the way
Eric Karabell reveals his annual list of players to avoid in fantasy drafts, for various reasons, and the top quarterback and tight end are on it.
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.
Could Jay Ajayi turn into a fantasy bust? (2:29)
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!
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.
Double Trouble: Bills, Dolphins
Field Yates, Mike Clay and Stephania Bell recap last night's preseason action, break down Bills-Dolphins in double trouble and make a special announcement!
Berry still on board with LeGarrette Blount (0:48)
Fantasy football sleepers, busts, breakouts revisited
Our panel of fantasy football analysts offers their 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.
Bortles' 'horrific' preseason is bad news (1:39)
Blake Bortles playing way out of Jaguars' starting job with another ugly showing
Another outing in which he didn't lead a TD drive has QB Blake Bortles on thin ice, with backup Chad Henne seeing solid snaps in a 12-8 Jags loss.
Dolphins QB Jay Cutler shows flashes in brief debut
Jay Cutler's appearance was brief Thursday night, but the 12-year veteran and new Miami starting quarterback was able to show what he can do.
Worth reaching up for DeVante Parker (0:57)
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)
Fantasy football mock draft: 12-team, non-PPR
See where Ezekiel Elliott fell in our latest mock draft, following news of his six-game suspension, as well as Sammy Watkins' landing spot after his trade to the Rams.
Berry likes Graham most among Seahawks pass catchers (1:30)
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.
Sources: Panthers' Newton won't play vs. Titans
Panthers QB Cam Newton won't play on Saturday against the Titans after his surgically repaired shoulder was re-evaluated Friday, sources told ESPN.
Don't forget about Carlos Hyde in your fantasy football draft
For many fantasy players, the 49ers running back has gone from a player with great potential to one they aren't willing to put their trust in. Tristan H. Cockcroft explains why Hyde shouldn't be discounted.
Carlos Hyde might be primed for a major fantasy season (1:40)
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.
'Sharp' Watkins quick to impress Rams QB Goff
New Rams receiver Sammy Watkins has already impressed starting quarterback Jared Goff with how quickly he has grasped the offense after spending just three days on the field with the team.
David Johnson predicts 30 touches a game (2:09)
Rookie quarterbacks shine in first preseason weekend
Eric Karabell discusses the first preseason football weekend, noting rookie passers like Deshaun Watson could become fantasy options.
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.
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.
Berry: Have patience drafting a QB (1:44)
Why you shouldn't pick your fantasy QB too early -- or too late
Quarterbacks post huge point totals, but with so many to choose from, it can be easy to go all-in on a favorite or wait until the end. The secret to drafting passers in fantasy lies somewhere in the middle.
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.
Watkins, Matthews find new, not necessarily better, teams
While Jordan Matthews and Sammy Watkins change teams, the players not traded on the involved teams see the biggest boosts in value.
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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