BJ Rudell

Fantasy Football for Winners

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Unusually accurate, contrarian fantasy football predictions matter. They could mean the difference between missing the playoffs and winning your league. Since 2013, BJ Rudell has written 3,000+ fantasy columns and advised 10,000+ managers using home-grown data analytics and other empirical evidence. He's won several national fantasy tournaments, including one vs. 60,000+ people and another vs. 330,000+. E-mail him at fantasyfootballforwinners@gmail.com.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Overperforming and Underperforming Fantasy RBs 31.12.2025

Tried to keep this episode to 12 minutes. But there was too much to discuss, including the fascinating consistency of “dead zone“ RB busts.

Overperforming and Underperforming Fantasy QBs 30.12.2025

Only a handful of 2025 QBs have exceeded preseason expectations based on ADP. How should this shape our draft strategy heading into 2026?

Cam Ward, Tyler Shough, and Jaxson Dart 29.12.2025

Why should we expect the fantasy market to undervalue Cam Ward, Tyler Shough, and Jaxson Dart next summer?

Recommended Week 17 DraftKings DFS Lineup Includes James Cook, Ashton Jeanty, and Tre Tucker 28.12.2025

Designed for Week 17's two late-afternoon (Eastern time) Sunday games, this DraftKings DFS lineup stacks several uber-upside players with a bunch of Raiders. Because the Giants' defense is just that beatable.

Derrick Henry 27.12.2025

Derrick Henry is on pace to finish his career top 10 in carries and top 4 in rushing TDs. In the past 15 years or more, he’s one of only a handful of high-carry RBs who continues to excel into his 30’s.

Justin Jefferson 26.12.2025

Justin Jefferson’s 2026 preseason ADP will be one of fantasy’s most fascinating valuations.

Revisiting Preseason Rankings for Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens 25.12.2025

My preseason rankings had Dak Prescott as a huge bargain. But I never expected George Pickens to go toe-to-toe with CeeDee Lamb as the Cowboys’ WR1.

2026 Fantasy Implications of 2025 High-Touch RBs 24.12.2025

I’ve discussed my research on this topic before. It’s pretty actionable, and it will have significant impacts on several fantasy RBs in 2026.

Christian McCaffrey: 2025 Hero, 2026 Fade 23.12.2025

Christian McCaffrey has topped 400 touches in two different seasons. After each one, he’s been undone by injuries. He’s on pace to exceed 400 touches again.

Trevor Lawrence 22.12.2025

We’ve been waiting for Trevor Lawrence to break through. The question is whether his past two games signal his arrival as a weekly fantasy starter for years to come.

Recommended Week 16 DraftKings DFS Lineup: Jacoby Brissett, Jonathan Taylor, Jahmyr Gibbs, and More 21.12.2025

Designed for the remaining Week 16 games (Sunday/Monday), this DraftKings DFS lineup assumes Indy will lean heavily on Jonathan Taylor in a must-win game, Minnesota will continue to find success through the air, and perennial journeyman Jacoby Brissett will build on one of the greatest backup fantasy QB seasons in years.

Revisiting Why Jayden Daniels Was a Likely Preseason Bust 20.12.2025

As discussed on an episode this summer, Jayden Daniels' preseason ADP wrongly assumed that his breakout rookie campaign was more of a floor than a ceiling.

Colby Parkinson and Chasing TE Points 19.12.2025

I was publicly high on Colby Parkinson last weekend. I was publicly neutral on him entering last night. Here’s why, and here’s why it matters going forward.

Revisiting Why Jaxon Smith-Njigba Was a Likely Preseason Bargain 18.12.2025

How do we identify high-probability breakout WRs in the preseason? Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a prime example.

Impending Fantasy Fallout: Christian McCaffrey 17.12.2025

Based on historical data, Christian McCaffrey will underperform in 2026, and probably dramatically underperform.

Kenneth Gainwell, Jaylen Warren, and Kaleb Johnson 16.12.2025

Who is the most valuable Steelers RB in Dynasty, and if Pittsburgh re-signs Kenneth Gainwell, will be their first RB off the board in 2026 fantasy drafts?

Patrick Mahomes and the End of the Chiefs Dynasty 15.12.2025

As Patrick Mahomes begins his long recovery from a torn ACL, fantasy managers should brace for the strong probability that the Chiefs offense will look much different in 2026 and eildly different by 2027.

Recommended Week 15 DraftKings DFS Lineup: Rico Dowdle, Puka Nacua, Jauan Jennings, and More 14.12.2025

Designed for today's 4pm Eastern games, this DFS lineup assumes the Panthers' and 49ers' offenses are clicking coming out of their Week 14 byes. It also assumes most of the high-priced QBs and RBs fall flat against tough defenses.

Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal 13.12.2025

Why Omarion Hampton is little more than a streamer in week 15.

The Mediocrity and the Greatness of Kyle Pitts 12.12.2025

Kyle Pitts’ NFL success has hinged on the health of his most talented teammates.yy

Week 15 Outlooks: Bijan Robinson and Bucky Irving 11.12.2025

An elite RB approach 300 touches on a team that's going nowhere. A preseason top-12 RB in a deceptively crowded backfield. What should we expect from Bijan Robinson and Bucky Irving on Thursday Night Football?

Week 15: Great QBs vs Great Pass Defenses 10.12.2025

Rarely has this opening week of the fantasy playoffs featured so many elite and near-elite QBs facing elite / near-elite pass defenses, as well as so many bottom-tier QBs facing bottom-tier pass defenses.

Jalen Hurts’ Diminished Rushing 09.12.2025

Jalen Hurts has been one of fantasy’s best dual-threat QBs since 2021. But since the start of October, there’s been a big shift.

Colts Fantasy Fallout From Daniel Jones’s Injury 08.12.2025

About a decade ago, an injury to Carson Palmer transformed a Super Bowl contender into an offensive disaster. Is there any hope for the Colts’ primary fantasy playmakers?

Recommended Week 14 DraftKings DFS Lineups: Devaughn Vele, Quinshon Judkins, Khalil Shakir, and More 07.12.2025

Designed for today's 1pm Eastern games, these DFS lineups assume the Bills hang 30+ on the Bengals, delivering huge fantasy production either for Buffalo's passing attack (Josh Allen & co.) or running game (James Cook).

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