Monday, July 27 kicks off DataForce’s annual Experts Charity League! Originally the brainchild of Fantasy Sports Writer Matthew Hill, who remains the primary organizer of the annual event, the Experts League at DataForce boasts some of the strongest talent in the industry. It has donated to charities in their names for…
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Dynasty Rookie Drafts: A Little Bit of Chalk, a Whole Lot of ‘Get Your Guy’
Before draft dynasty rookie drafts began, I predicted that 2026 could bring us a whole lot of fun, a ton of craziness in 2026. On one hand, I was right. On the other, through June, it has been more like a crazy cake with some chalk icing. Like Raiders RB…
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2026 Sleepers: The Breakfast Club
Welcome to my third annual Sleepers article. Every fantasy football podcast and website publishes a sleeper list each year. So why am I doing one for a third straight season? Because I’m delusional. Just like everyone else, I like to think I’m smarter than all the analysts. As it turns…
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The Year of the Kicker
I have never seen this before. I’ve played or managed online fantasy sports for over 30 years. Never seen this. Maybe for the first time ever, it’s worth your while to draft a kicker before your last couple rounds. That’s because, for the first time in my memory, The Wonk…
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Specialty Fantasy Leagues
We run three unique annual events at DataForce, and the time is nearing, so let’s turn our attention that direction for today’s newsletter. Our Annual Spotlight Leagues at DataForce If you haven’t yet played in the SBFFC, it really is time you gave Brian Harwood’s league a try. Here’s what…
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Rankings to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right
The 1970s Stealers Wheel song “Stuck in the Middle with You” starts out like this: “Well, I don’t know why I came here tonightI’ve got the feeling that something ain’t rightI’m so scared in case I fall off my chairAnd I’m wondering how I’ll get down the stairs Clowns to…
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Rookie Drafts: The Most Wonderful Time of Year
Welcome to my 3rd annual Rookie Draft article. Meatloaf (yup, Meatloaf) comes to mind when thinking about this set of rookies. Not because of a mix of meat in a pan, baked with ketchup on top served with peas and mashed potatoes, but the musician Meatloaf. The Song, “Two out…
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Two New League Types at DataForce Fantasy Football
We’ve added two new league variants! “Twin Babies” just looked like too much fun for us to pass up, and TE Premium leagues have been on the wish list of many customers for many moons. It’s also time to bring back the Newbie Corner, helping our newest members get acquainted…
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How to Get the Most From DataForce’s Orphan Auction
Well, the renewal deadline has come and gone. Unpaid teams have been taken away from their owners to join the orphan ranks. The orphan marketplace has temporarily been shut down. It’s time for the annual DataForce Fantasy Football Orphan Auction, an event everybody looks forward to each year! It’s located…
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Making Moves, Pre–NFL Draft Style
I can’t believe the NFL Draft is coming like a freight train. All the hoopla is almost over—the real action happens in just a few days! No more tomfoolery from NFL teams. No more mock drafts to pore over. As NFL content consumers, we tend to view mock drafts as…