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With over a decade of winning experience, Jody is a well-known fixture in the fantasy football community. He was named Fantasy Pros’ **Most Accurate Ranker** previously and was the site’s Top NFL over/under totals picker with a record 65% accuracy in 2020, while also ranking 5th in the country with a 55% against-the-spread hit rate. His draft rankings finished No. 2 in 2024. Jody has written for many sites over the years including Pro Football Focus, FantasyPros, CBS Sportsline, FantasyData, and is a regular contributor to the Fantasy Index magazine expert’s poll and draft. Jody’s experience ranking and projecting player performance will help prepare the Fulltime Fam for their big draft days as well as answers they can trust on Sunday for those ever crucial Who Do I Start questions.
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Eagles Offensive Line
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NFL Offensive Line Ranks (2023)

May 30, 2023 Jody Smith

In the NFL, offensive linemen are the unsung heroes of any roster. Protectors may not factor in at fantasy football, but a strong offensive line can make or break an offense. That makes these under-appreciated warriors integral, and our NFL […]

In the NFL, offensive linemen are the unsung heroes of any roster. Protectors may not factor in at fantasy football, but a strong offensive line can make or break an offense. That makes these under-appreciated warriors integral, and our NFL Offensive Line Ranks (2023) is an important part of draft prep.

Lineman may not accrue fantasy points, but their contributions can’t be understated. Keeping quarterbacks upright and opening up holes for the running game is vitally important from an NFL and fantasy football perspective. A strong line can vastly improve an offense. However, a subpar group of blockers can have dire consequences.

Here are the NFL offensive line ranks (2023) as we head into the summer.

Philadelphia Eagles – With Jason Kelce back at center, the Eagles return 4/5 of the top line from 2022. Philadelphia was PFF‘s No. 1 ranked pass-blocking line and also finished fourth with 152 rushing yards per game. Also, standout RT Lane Johnson did not surrender a sack in 972 snaps.

Detroit Lions  – After barely missing out on the playoffs a season ago, the Lions are poised to win the fledgling NFC North. Detroit rebuilt the right way- from the trenches. Now, the Lions boast one of the top O-lines in football. Right guard is the only question mark for this group which ranked second in Football Outsiders‘ pass protection rankings in 2022.

Cleveland Browns – The Browns fell off a tad last season but should rebound quickly. Cleveland ranked fifth with 146.5 rushing yards per game and led the league in second-level yards. However, the Browns did allow 44 sacks. A lot of that can be attributed to QB Deshaun Watson, who tends to…

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Jets Rookie RB Breece Hall
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Early 2023 Fantasy Football Fades

May 18, 2023 Jody Smith

While it is still early in the 2023 fantasy football draft season, FFWC best ball draft season is underway. Using the average draft position from these drafts allows us to recognize tendencies and find the early 2023 fantasy football fades […]

While it is still early in the 2023 fantasy football draft season, FFWC best ball draft season is underway. Using the average draft position from these drafts allows us to recognize tendencies and find the early 2023 fantasy football fades to avoid.

Of course, things can and certainly will change over time. However, these preliminary drafts allow savvy high-stakes players the opportunity to exploit values. Conversely, there are also players that appear to be targeted prematurely.

Let’s take a look at some of the early 2023 fantasy football fades to avoid in these May FFWC drafts. And while we’re on the subject, now is a great time to adopt a Dynasty Football World Championship squad.

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Breece Hall (New York Jets) RB11 – There is a lot to love about Breece Hall in dynasty leagues. However, being drafted near the 2/3 turn as the RB11 seems a bit high in redraft leagues. While Hall was the RB7 in terms of fantasy points per game in 2022, he tore his ACL in October.

Very often we see running backs take a full year to return to their pre-injury form. In most cases, the first season after a torn ACL results in a drop in efficiency and effectiveness. Even if Hall is able to suit up for Week 1, the Jets could spell him more with Michael Carter and Zonovan Knight, who are both capable runners.

Although Hall is a promising young back loaded with fantasy upside…

                                                 What other 2023 fantasy football fades should you avoid? 

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Tucker Kraft
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Rookie Scouting Profile: Tucker Kraft

May 16, 2023 Jody Smith

FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Tucker Kraft Tucker Kraft (TE) South Dakota State Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-5 254 4.69 11/03/2000 Round 3 (78) 4.07 Pat Friermuth College Production As a freshman in 2020, […]

WHERE SHOULD YOU DRAFT TUCKER KRAFT in your rookie Draft?

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Luke Schoonmaker
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Rookie Scouting Profile: Luke Schoonmaker

May 1, 2023 Jody Smith

FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Luke Schoonmaker Luke Schoonmaker (TE) Michigan Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-5 251 4.63 09/28/1998 Round 2 (58) 5.03 Daniel Bellinger College Production Luke Schoonmaker was a three-star recruit from […]

WHERE SHOULD YOU DRAFT LUKE SCHOONMAKER in your rookie Draft?

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Jayden Reed
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Rookie Scouting Profile: Jayden Reed

April 29, 2023 Jody Smith

FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Jayden Reed Jayden Reed (WR) Michigan State Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 5-11 187 4.45 04/28/2000 Day 2 3.11 Brandin Cooks College Production Despite earning All-State accolades at Metea Valley […]

WHERE SHOULD YOU DRAFT JAYDEN REED in your rookie Draft?

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