Author: Lance Pedersen

Is global warming real? Do we have a fair tax system? Does religion cause war? Is the value of the dollar worth anything anymore? I mean, I suppose these are all heavy questions to ponder. But in terms of dynasty fantasy football, there’s an even deeper question asked at this time every single year: Does landing spot matter? Believe it or not, the dynasty industry can be cutthroat. There are a plethora of individuals who know that in order to make a name for themselves, they have to be a contrarian. And this is where the concept of rookie landing…

I have this vision, 40 years from now, of tucking my grandson into bed. He asks me to tell him a story and of course, I oblige. But instead of reciting The Very Hungry Caterpillar or Goodnight Moon, I go a different route. In a deep, mysterious tone, I say… “Once upon a time, there was a running back named James Robinson, who went undrafted in most 2020 dynasty rookie drafts…” Ok, maybe I’m slightly overselling my vision, but stories like James Robinson are potentially my most favorite aspect about dynasty fantasy football. In terms of dynasty “experts,” absolutely nobody…

In the sports betting world, one cannot brag about a certain win unless they show “receipts.” Basically this means you need to show proof.  The date of the bet. The time of the bet. How much money was bet. That receipt metaphor can also be applied to fantasy football rankings. Anyone can do it if they want. Some have the platform to share their rankings to the masses, while others do it only for themselves. Either way, you have now created something that will have a receipt. You can brag about how you got something correct, or be called out…

RECAP Three of the four vital positions for fantasy football have been covered in my dynasty series: Running Backs, Wide Receivers and Tight Ends. It’s time for the quarterbacks. Every year owners look for rookies to not only complement their roster, but to make an impact. Knowing who the top players at particular positions can help you draft strategically. It can also allow you to make trades to position yourself for acquiring a targeted player. For now, I’m just taking you for a swim, floating along with the current on the water’s surface. Dynasty football is a deep lake, though,…

We have already broken down the Top Three Dynasty Running Backs and Wide Receivers. It’s time to get to a position that holds huge value in regular and dynasty fantasy football; the tight end. The cabinet is bare in terms of fantasy dominant tight ends currently in the NFL. The 2021 group might deepen that pool.  Tight End Class Summary There is one thing this class has that it hasn’t since, well, maybe ever. Just nine tight ends have been selected in the first round over the last ten drafts. Consequently, only two of those were picked in the Top…

If someone wanted to be a football scout at one point in their life, but for whatever reason their plans changed, then being a dynasty owner can allow you to be, at least, an armchair scout.  Not even close to the real thing – but it’s enough to satiate the craving you have for projecting and hypothesizing. Plus, you can’t get fired if your scouting report is wrong concerning a particular player. It’s a win-win. Last time, I ranked my current Top Three Dynasty Wide Receivers for the 2021 NFL Draft class. I’d like to reiterate, these rankings aren’t a…

A lot of people confuse dynasty fantasy football owners with being NFL Draft experts. Don’t get me wrong, there are similarities, but ultimately they’re very different. In dynasty, you’re more concerned about “skill” position players (WR, RB, QB, TE) and their potential landing spots than you are about what inside linebacker the Dallas Cowboys select in the fourth round. That doesn’t mean they are mutually exclusive, though. Many dynasty players take pride in having some universal knowledge of all players coming into each year’s NFL Draft. So why does this matter, you ask. Well, I will be putting together a…

THEORETICAL DYNASTY PICKS FOR PACKERS Nobody truly knows who GM Brian Gutekunst and company will select at number 29 overall. So we are having a little fun in our Dynasty world and considering options of position players that may fall into Green Bay’s lap. Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore was the focus for our Green Bay Packers theoretical Dynasty pick in the most recent article. Basically, I’ll explain how a particular player selected by the Packers would fare in both the Dynasty draft and on your Dynasty team. Keep in mind, these are not players I think the Packers should…

KEYBOARD GM’s Twitter and Facebook GM’s are becoming an epidemic – not excluding the Packers faithful, either. If you want evidence, Exhibit A is the immediate reaction to the Green Bay Packers’ first selection of the 2020 NFL Draft. In Dynasty football, those self-proclaimed geniuses can actually put their money where their mouth is.  Obviously it’s not an exact science. You aren’t literally building a 53-man roster, drafting interior lineman, hiring and firing coaches, developing a culture, etc. But you are building a roster full of a particular type of player you think helps your team win. MOCK DRAFTS Mel…

RECAP The 4-part introduction series to Dynasty fantasy football is ceremoniously wrapping up. There are millions of people who play fantasy football, and my goal was to reach those who are looking for more than just your standard redraft league (not that those are bad). For the hardcore, I’m looking forward to going deeper into the world of Dynasty with you, so be prepared. Until then here is a quick recap of the first 3 parts of the intro series: Part 1 – Defining Dynasty football. It’s important to know what sets it apart from other formats. Part 2 -…