NFL DFS: Daily Fantasy Football Picks, Projections & Strategy
Alarm Fantasy Football - When To Draft Rashee Rice In Best Ball?
Rashee Rice violated his probation and is going to jail. But what does that mean to us in the fantasy football rankings - especially for big best ball tournaments? Howard Bender and Andrew Cooper sat down on this week's episode of Alarm Fantasy Football to draft a Best Ball Mania team and discuss where they might consider taking the risk on Rashee Rice in seasonal fantasy leagues.
Fantasy Alarm
NFL Offseason Schedule 2026: OTAs, Minicamps, Training Camp and Key NFL Dates
Track every important NFL offseason date for 2026, including OTAs, mandatory minicamps, training camp reporting dates, preseason games, joint practices and the Hall of Fame Game.
Andrew Cooper
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Set to Serve 30 Days in Jail After Probation Violation
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice will serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana, violating his 2025 felony crash probation.
Jonathan Impemba
2026 NFL Bye Weeks: Complete Schedule and Fantasy Football Guide
Get the complete 2026 NFL bye week schedule for all 32 teams, including fantasy football impacts, key player losses by week, and tips to survive Weeks 10 and 11.
Fantasy Alarm
NFL Schedule Release Reactions & Analysis: Biggest Takeaways For 2026
The 2026 NFL schedule is out. Here are the biggest winners, losers, best fantasy football playoff schedules, and key draft takeaways from this year's release.
Fantasy Alarm
2026 NFL Schedule Leaks Tracker: When Do NFL Schedules Come Out?
Join in the speculation of NFL schedules ahead of the 2026 NFL season, with notes on leaks, what we already know, international games, and more, courtesy of Andrew Cooper
Andrew Cooper
What Is NFL DFS & How It Works
NFL DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) lets you draft a new fantasy football lineup each slate of games without season-long commitment. Instead of roster building over months, you assemble a team on DraftKings or FanDuel for a single day or week of action. Each player’s real-game performance translates to fantasy points under the site’s scoring rules — making research, projections, and strategy vital to outscoring the competition that day.
Expert Projections & Daily Forecasts
Our NFL DFS projections give you estimated fantasy point totals for every player on a slate. These forecasts factor in matchup history, recent performance, usage trends, and weather to give you a clearer expectation of on-field production. Using projections helps you rank players and identify high-ceiling options before lock, instead of relying solely on static rankings or past box scores.
Picks, Value Plays & Ownership Insights
Finding the right mix of chalk and pivot plays is key in DFS, and our NFL expert picks guide you through the best options each slate. We highlight sleepers and value plays that outperform their salary and ownership, as well as high-probability studs most players will roster. Ownership projections show you how popular certain players are likely to be, helping you decide whether to follow the crowd or go contrarian for leverage.
Salary Change Monitoring & Pricing Inefficiencies
Tracking salary changes throughout the day can uncover instant value opportunities. When a player’s price drops but their expected opportunity doesn’t, that’s a chance to squeeze extra production into your roster. Conversely, rapid salary increases without corresponding projection support may signal overvaluation. Monitoring pricing shifts before lock helps you build more efficient and competitive lineups.
Advanced Tools & Live In-Slate Stats
NFL DFS isn’t just about projections — it’s about reacting to live events. Our suite of tools includes live stats tracking, matchup reports, and real-time usage data that help you pivot when late news breaks or a backup emerges mid-game. Combined with our lineup generators and trend analytics, these tools give you a fuller picture throughout the slate.