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DFS NBA Droppin Dimes 2/1/2019

February 1, 2019 FantasyBum73

It is February 1st and we are looking at a 5 game slate starting at 7pm tonight. *Knicks traded away […]

DFS NBA Droppin Dimes 1/31/2019

January 31, 2019 FantasyBum73

It is Thursday and the slate has 6 games! Yeah buddy. The Sixers play the Warriors and have the highest […]

Fast Break NBA DFS PLAYS 1/30

January 30, 2019 Chris Rose

3 MUST HAVES Doncic – I’ve raved about the kid all year long. Now he gets a chance to play […]

DFS NBA Dropping Dimes 1/29/2019

January 29, 2019 FantasyBum73

7 game slate with a start time of 7pm. There are 4 players listed above 10k on DK and 9 on FD. Harden is listed as the highest price on both sites and is playing out of this world right now. The return of Chris Paul and the price along with other good plays on the slate drives me off him tonight, but he is worth a look for raw points.

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Fast Break NBA DFS PLAYS 1/28

January 28, 2019 Chris Rose

3 MUST HAVES Burke – Should start tonight for New York. When seeing 30 minutes or more a game this […]

DFS NBA Dropping Dimes 1/27/2019

January 27, 2019 FantasyBum73

First Sunday in a while we actually get a decent slate with 6 games on the main and another 3 […]

DFS NBA Droppin Dimes 1/25/2019

January 25, 2019 FantasyBum73

Looking at a Friday night that has 10 games and James Harden. Over the last 12 games Harden has only […]

DFS NBA Cheat Sheet 1/24

January 24, 2019 FantasyBum73

4 game slate with an 8pm start time. Quick overview. Warriors, Thunder & Blazers are all in good spots as […]

Fast Break NBA DFS PLAYS 1/23

January 23, 2019 Chris Rose

3 MUST HAVES Collision – He’s gone for 5x or more in 4 out of his last 5 games and […]

DFS NBA Cheat Sheet 1/22/2019

January 22, 2019 FantasyBum73

4 game slate with 4 teams on back-to-backs(Thunder, Mavs, Kings & Blazers) Cheat Sheet today with a limited slate. *Kawhi […]

High-Stakes Fantasy Football Strategy
June 18, 2025
High-Stakes Fantasy Football Strategy: Building a Champion By Adam Krautwurst Fantasy football in 2025 is a different beast than it was four to five years ago. The explosion of dual-threat quarterbacks, evolving backfield committees, and the increasing unpredictability of weekly […]
High-Stakes Fantasy Football Strategy: Building a Champion

By Adam Krautwurst

Fantasy football in 2025 is a different beast than it was four to five years ago. The explosion of dual-threat quarterbacks, evolving backfield committees, and the increasing unpredictability of weekly usage make high-stakes fantasy formats—where entry fees can top four or even five figures—a razor’s edge game of risk management, foresight, and cold-blooded decision-making. High-Stakes Fantasy Football Strategy covers it all.

If you're reading this, you're not here for fluff. You're playing to win. You're not satisfied with "making the playoffs"—you want the trophy, the cash, and the clout. Whether you're in FFWC or private high-stakes leagues, this deep-dive strategy guide will help you prepare for the chaos ahead.

1. Master the 2025 Draft Landscape: Know the Shifts

Quarterback Chaos and the Tier Cliff

We're firmly in the golden age of elite fantasy QBs. Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson have company now. Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow (when healthy) could be season-defining picks. But here's the key in high-stakes: you must draft with tier cliffs in mind.

Elite QBs aren't just luxuries—they're weekly matchup-proof war machines. In 6-point TD leagues, grabbing one early is not just viable—it's often necessary. In traditional formats, the decision is trickier.

Strategy Tip:

If you want an elite QB, you have to be ready to pounce by the end of Round 4. If not, just wait and take the value that falls in the middle rounds.

2. RB Strategy in the Age of the Split Backfield

Zero RB truthers had a tough year in 2024 with the lack of injuries to older running backs like Joe Mixon, Alvin Kamara, and James Conner.. Handcuffs like Trey Benson and Blake Corum rarely saw the field. Committees aren't inherently bad. They make your job harder.

2025 Trends:
- "Wide Zone" Offenses are spreading, emphasizing speed backs and unpredictability.
- Rookie RBs like Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson are walking into opportunity-rich systems.
- Contracts and Usage: Veteran bell-cows are nearly extinct—except for a few like Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley.
Strategy Tip:

Anchor or Hero RB is viable again—but only if you nail it. Draft a stud in Round 1 (McCaffrey, Bijan, Saquan), then hammer WRs while loading up on RBs from ambiguous situations in Rounds 7–11 (think D’Andre Swift, Brian Robinson, Jaylen Warren). Monitor OL upgrades closely—bad lines destroy upside.

3. Wide Receiver Depth Wins Leagues

The WR pool is deeper than ever, but high-stakes leagues reward top-end scorers more than mid-tier consistency. Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, Puka Nacua, and Amon-Ra St. Brown are not luxuries in high-stakes—they’re your weekly WR1 floor.

Why Stud WRs Matter More Than Ever:
- Rule changes and softer defensive coverage favor wide receivers.
- Elite wideouts are...
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FFWC Starter League Draft Review
June 12, 2025
While NFL training camps still haven’t opened, fantasy football draft season is already underway at the Fantasy Football World Championship. […]
The Data-Driven Edge
June 11, 2025
The Data-Driven Edge The Data-Driven Edge: Using Vegas Betting Markets to Help You Dominate In Fantasy Football by Frank Taddeo Incorporating player proposition betting markets into my yearly projections has played an integral role in becoming the No. 1-ranked high-stakes […]

The Data-Driven Edge

The Data-Driven Edge: Using Vegas Betting Markets to Help You Dominate In Fantasy Football
by Frank Taddeo Incorporating player proposition betting markets into my yearly projections has played an integral role in becoming the No. 1-ranked high-stakes season-long fantasy football player in Las Vegas. My draft model, which came into existence while working for one of the most prominent Vegas sportsbooks back in 2010, enables me to possess a data-driven edge when making key informed decisions. The player proposition betting markets reflect expert analysis, statistical models, and market trends on player performance expectations.
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IDP Fantasy Strategy Guide
June 7, 2025
IDP Fantasy Strategy Guide – So You Think You’re Ready to Try IDP?by: Greg “Mean Machine” Blaszczynski When I started playing […]