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And don't worry, it's not over-the-top, made-for-TV arguing like those talking heads on “Around the Horn” – this is genuine hatred borne from working with each other day after day, hour after hour. From baseball's “unwritten rules” to quitting during trivia games to threats of Mortal Kombat-inspired violence, this one is worth downloading or subscribing on iTunes for. FOR FANTASY SOURCE MEMBERS: Probable Starters Grid | Enhanced Closers Grid...

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Who’s Not: Chris Carter’s 29 homers were nice, but they came with an unsightly 212 whiffs. Carter is going to have to produce even more when he does make contact if he’s going to continue swinging and missing at such a high rate. Who’s Hurt: Jason Castro enjoyed a breakout season in 2013 and should be all set to build on it in 2014 after undergoing a minor surgical procedure to remove a cyst from his right knee....

Every season it gets more difficult to rank relievers. Roughly two-thirds of closers lose their jobs, at least temporarily, at some point each year. That might be because of injury or poor performance, but either way, there’s going to be significant turnover. On top of that, more teams seem to be opting for a “closer-by-committee” strategy in the late innings, which ultimately adds more potential saves contributors but also makes it more difficult to find the right ones....

MORE: Cuban Invasion | Scouting Prospects | Join Fantasy Source Who’s Not: Everth Cabrera burnt owners after being suspended as part of the Biogenesis scandal. He’s elite in stolen bases (83 the past two seasons), but expect his average to drop. … Chase Headley regressed after a breakout season in 2012. Headley is a .243 lifetime hitter at PETCO. That will prevent him from reaching his full potential. Headley is a candidate to be traded....

You can almost guarantee some combination of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant will go in the top five. After that, All-Stars such as DeMarcus Cousins, Chris Paul, Paul George and Damian Lillard are likely to lead the way. MORE: 11 players ready to take over the NBA Outside of those guarantees is where it gets interesting. While each of those players can set the tone for the entire season, it’s the other parts that can make or break it....

D/ST usually gets overvalued by some members of leagues and undervalued by others. The savviest managers tend to be right in the middle when it comes to D/ST valuation. 2022 PPR RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers | Top 200 | Superflex You simply cannot waste a pick in the early double-digit rounds or low teens and have any realistic expectation of going the distance....

It’s likely going to be more difficult to agree on trades now that the bye weeks have kicked in in full force. Most teams can’t afford to hurt their depth for even one week, especially with all the schedule uncertainty, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying to acquiring the best players. Depending on your situation, “sacrificing” a week might be advisable if it means having a stronger overall lineup for November and December....

Half of the NFL has already its bye, so it’s a little trickier to match up bye weeks when offering a trade. That can make trading difficult, but it can be worth it to “lose a game” depending on your place in the standings. Sometimes, you’ll have to throw in a sweetener to get the deal done. You might not like it, but, again, if you’re doing well and just trying to shore up your starters for later in the season, giving away a depth piece isn’t the worst thing....

When it comes to defenses and special teams in fantasy football, there aren’t many rules. Yes, you’ll get made fun of if you take a defense in the fifth round, but as long as you wait until the eighth or ninth, you can probably get away with it. Is that the best strategy? No, it’s not. D/STs are notoriously volatile from year to year, as touchdowns and even takeaways tend to fluctuate....

But does Gronk really have such big value over Graham for 2015? Here’s a breakdown: Gronk and Graham have traded place here a bit. Gronk, after two injury-marred seasons, shot back up to produce like a WR1 with his 82 catches for 1,124 yards and 12 TDs in 15 games. READ MORE: TE rankings | TE sleepers | Experts mock draft | FREE draft prep Graham was no slouch in his final year in New Orleans with 85 catches for 889 yards and 10 TDs in a full 16 games....

We get it, though. Few things bring more satisfaction than “discovering” the rookie who bursts onto the scene and provides big profit throughout the season. MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL: Rookie rankings | Rookie Report | Johnny (Fantasy) Football Since the advice to avoid rookies has fallen on deaf ears (even our own), let’s at least try to identify some of the common factors that have allowed these first-year players to enjoy success in their initial NFL season and, in turn, create fantasy-owner “geniuses....

If you want an edge – if you want to WIN your dynasty league in 2022 – you need dynasty rankings fueled by award-winning projections; dynasty rankings that factor in positional aging curves and average career lengths. Most important, you need dynasty rankings customized to your league’s scoring system. MORE: Introducing the Draft Sharks Dynasty Rankings Draft Sharks’ dynasty rankings start with our current-season projections, which have won numerous accuracy awards....

We’ll be updating this article with the latest news throughout the day. For updates on QBs, WRs, and TEs, like Jameis Winston, Antonio Brown, Greg Olsen, and more, go here. You can also follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy for updates. WEEK 13 RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Aaron Jones playing in Week 13? UPDATE: Jones is officially ACTIVE. Jones (knee) returned to the practice field this week for the first time since Week 10, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Jones is expected to play in Week 13 against the Bucs....

For more news throughout the week, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 12 RANKINGSQuarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Devonta Freeman concussion update Freeman (concussion) is trending in the right direction after being cleared to practice on Thursday, but his availability for Sunday’s game against the Bucs is still up in the air. As we all know, Freeman will need to be cleared by an independent doctor in order to be eligible to play, and so far there has been indication that will happen....

For more on injuries to Marlon Mack, Davante Adams, and Jarvis Landry, click here, and for the latest news and fantasy updates, follow us on Twitter (@SN_Fantasy). WEEK 5 NON-PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Josh Allen concussion update Allen took a vicious hit to the head from Patriots safety Jonathan Jones on Sunday that knocked him out of the game and forced him into concussion protocol....

However, not everyone has the time to do practice drafts. If you try one on ESPN on Yahoo, it could take you hours, and if you’re lucky, the entire group of drafters will stay until round five before they leave and auto-draft takes the first guy up –. not really a realistic version of how your draft will go. Instead of taking hours on a subpar initiation of a real fantasy draft, our friends at FantasyPros have developed a handy tool that allows you to simulate mock drafts in minutes (see below)....

It's an abbreviated episode so you can fully enjoy your extra helping of Thursday football, but you better believe it's stuffed full of fantasy tidbits. (And we don't do any lame segments like "Fantasy Turkeys of the Year" -- we're cutting edge like that.) MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL: Must-have handcuffs | DraftStreet Million Dollar Challenge | Free Fantasy Source 30-day trial Segments include: Week 13 Rankings Highlights: Cold weather + Peyton Manning = a lower fantasy ranking?...