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Published articles.
By Matt ThompsonOct 27, 2026
Tony Pollard led Week 7 with 36.5 PPR points. Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaxon Smith-Njigba lead their positions in value over replacement. Justin Herbert is scoring under his usage.
By Zach SandeckiOct 21, 2026
What does it mean to be wrong in fantasy football, and when should you change your process? A week 7 rumination through the lens of the Los Angeles Football Chargers.
By Matt ThompsonOct 15, 2026
Drake Maye led Week 5 with 39.5 PPR points. Jahmyr Gibbs and JSN lead their positions in value over replacement.
By Matt ThompsonOct 8, 2026
Matt's Week 5 heroes. Book it!
By Matt ThompsonOct 7, 2026
Tetairoa McMillan led Week 4 with 45.2 PPR points. Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaxon Smith-Njigba lead their positions in value over replacement. Drake Maye is scoring under his usage.
By Matt ThompsonOct 1, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs led Week 3 with 41.4 PPR points. Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaxon Smith-Njigba lead their positions in value over replacement. Drake Maye is scoring under his usage.
By Matt ThompsonSep 20, 2026
A conviction board for the week:
By Matt ThompsonSep 17, 2026
Injury Status Board - Week 2
By Matt ThompsonJun 6, 2026
A.J. Brown’s trade to the Patriots reshapes fantasy football values for Drake Maye, Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, and Eli Stowers. Full fantasy impact breakdown.
By Matt ThompsonApr 29, 2026
We drove to Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft. We stood in the rain. We paid $21 for a beer. What we did not get was a football pick. What we got instead was a lesson in what the NFL thinks fans are for.
By Zach SandeckiApr 26, 2026
A defense of Jaguars GM James Gladstone, head coach Liam Coen, and Jacksonville’s unconventional roster-building strategy after the 2026 NFL Draft. The piece argues that moves show a front office with a clear long-term process, even if its draft board and free agency approach differ from league consensus.
By Matt ThompsonMar 3, 2026
Foundry breaks down the 2026 NFL Free Agent quarterbacks and running backs