Since its conception in the 1960s fantasy sports have really taken off and it’s easy to see why. Fantasy sport allows fans to get more involved with their favorite sports and teams, whether that be baseball or motor racing, in a fun and competitive way. However, we’re here to talk about fantasy football in particular.
It’s currently make or break time for American football.
Thanksgiving in America marks a critical part in any fantasy football campaign, as trade deadlines are approaching in ESPN, Yahoo, and NFL.com leagues worldwide. You likely have another week to make any last-minute adjustments to your team for your playoff run.
If you are 4-7 or worse at this juncture, go ahead and pack your bags – it’s just not your year. If you are 5-6 or better, however, read on to find out some key strategies that could tip the league in your favor in the next few weeks.
With hundreds of pounds potentially on the line, here are our top strategies on how to win fantasy league glory:
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Pick up or trade for Dallas Goedert
There is something wrong with Zach Ertz. The often sure-handed and reliable Eagles tight end has been disgruntled with his contract and battling injuries all season long. Enter Goedert.
He racked up 77 yards and a touchdown against the Browns on five catches and has the role all to himself for the rest of the year.
He can likely be had for cheap and provides excellent value in the wasteland fantasy managers call tight end this season. Try floating Hayden Hurst in a tight end swap or Jamison Crowder or Chase Edmonds to flex-needly managers in your league.
Trade away Dalvin Cook
You will never get more value for Dalvin Cook than you will at the trade deadline. The best fantasy running back of 2020 has exploded this year and already has 1,000 yards on the ground even though he has missed a pair of games.
Cook will not sustain this production throughout the playoffs. Cook has the second-hardest remaining schedule against teams stout against the run. Opposing teams know that Cook, along with Adam Thielen on the outside, is two of the only scary players on the Minnesota offense and will continue to hone in on Cook.
The good news is that you can ask for the house. Trade Cook for Derrick Henry or Aaron Jones straight up or do a combo trade for Kareem Hunt and Terry McLaurin or Michael Thomas and De’Andre Swift.
Avoid the Taysom Hill drama
Is he a tight end, or isn’t he? No, he isn’t.
The recent drama surrounding Taysom Hill’s fantasy availability had many fantasy managers scrambling to acquire him to insert him into the flex position last week. Hill is a Swiss army knife of abilities. He can run, he can operate out of the Wildcat offense, he can throw, he can catch. Hell, he can even punt!
But Hill will be the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints until Drew Brees is healthy enough to return, and his lineup availability has correctly been switched to quarterback only.
Avoid the drama of getting Hill. There are better quarterbacks on the waiver wire, and you would likely have to pay astronomical prices to acquire Hill when he is simply just not worth it at this stage of the season.
Trade for Tyreek Hill
The Chiefs have the third-easiest remaining schedule against secondaries. If you haven’t heard, Patrick Mahomes is a pretty good quarterback. His No. 1 receiving option? Tyreek “The Cheetah” Hill.
Tyreek Hill is one of the best receivers in the league and can potentially win you your league. If you have Patrick Mahomes as your starter, you should be salivating at the opportunity to pair Tyreek Hill in your fantasy lineup throughout the playoffs. One touchdown connection is a minimum of 10 points and sets you up nicely for weeks to come.
Key players like Tyreek Hill will likely not come cheap in your league, and you might need to give extra incentive to wary owners. Try offering Josh Jacobs, Nick Chubb, or Miles Sanders straight up, or add a position of need to the end of the deal.
Set your lineup! Don’t forget to set your lineups, people. Football isn’t rocket science. You can’t win if you don’t put people in your lineup every week. Now the only question left is: are you ready for some football?
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