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Pre-Draft IDP-Only Rookie Mock Draft

With the NFL draft approaching, the Footballguys IDP staff get together for a pre-draft...

IDP Winners and Losers from Free Agency

Gary Davenport looks at the biggest IDP winners and losers from free agency in 2024.

8 IDP Value Free Agent Signings

Who are some IDP free-agent signings who could be values in your redraft, best ball, or...

Pre-Combine Top 10 Rookie IDP Linebackers

The 2023 fantasy football season is concluded, but for dynasty managers, the season nev...

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - FINAL

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 18

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes one last time on how the IDP landscape ...

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 18

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 18

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 18

For the final time this season, Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming ...

Three-Down and Green-Dot LBs

Gary Davenport breaks down the three-down and green-dot linebackers for the 2023 season...

Reading the Defense, Week 17

Linebackers' current-year progress and fantasy results provide lessons for the future.

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 17

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

In The Last Year

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 17

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week 17.

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 17

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Stock Market Week 17

The Final Weekly Stock Market of the 2023 season!

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 16

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 17

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 16

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 16

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 16

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week 16.

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 15

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 16

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 15

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 15

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 15

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 15

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week fifteen.

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 15

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 15

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 14

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on.

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 14

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 14

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

Reading the Defense, Week 14

Make the most of match-ups to maximize odds of playoff success.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 14

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week fourteen.

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 14

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 14

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a Week 14 bind.

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 13

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 13

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

Reading the Defense, Week 13

Avoid land mines and find IDP oases in the twilight of losing seasons.

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 13

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 13

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week thirteen.

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 13

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 13

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Stock Market Week 13

Week 13 of the IDP Stock Market!

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 12

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on.   

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 12

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

Reading the Defense, Week 12

Be thankful for surprise break-outs. Learn from their emergence.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 12

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week twelve.

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 12

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 12

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 12

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Stock Market Week 12

Week 12 of the IDP Stock Market! 

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 12

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 11

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

Reading the Defense, Week 11

IDP Trade Targets for Dynasty Gamers

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 11

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week eleven.

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 11

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 11

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 11

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Stock Market Week 11

Week 11 of the IDP Stock Market

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 10

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 10

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 10

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week ten.

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 10

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 10

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 10

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Upgrades: Week 10

Aaron Rudnicki takes a look around the league to see which IDPs are moving up or down i...

IDP Waiver Wire Week 10

IDP waiver wire optoins to explore as we head into Week 10.

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 9

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 9

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

Reading the Defense, Week 9

NFL trade-deadline fireworks put loose fuses in IDP fantasy rosters.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 9

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week nine.

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 9

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 9

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 9

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Stock Market Week 9

Week 9 of the IDP Stock Market

IDP Upgrades: Week 9

Aaron Rudnicki takes a look around the league to see which IDPs are moving up or down i...

IDP Waiver Wire Week 9

IDP waiver wire optoins to explore as we head into Week 9.

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 8

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 8

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

Reading the Defense, Week 8

A midseason forecast of a league-winning line-up for the stretch run.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 8

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week eight.

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 8

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 8

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 8

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Upgrades: Week 8

Aaron Rudnicki takes a look around the league to see which IDPs are moving up or down i...

IDP Waiver Wire Week 8

IDP waiver wire optoins to explore as we head into Week 8.

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 7

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 7

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

Reading the Defense, Week 7

Is load management the NFL's dirty little secret?

IDP Matchups and Stat Trends - Week 7

IDP Matchup Spreadsheet that reviews recent stat trends from an IDP perspective.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 7

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week seven.

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 7

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 7

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Stock Market Week 7

Week 7 of the IDP Stock Market form Matthew Montgomery 

IDP Upgrades: Week 7

Aaron Rudnicki takes a look around the league to see which IDPs are moving up or down i...

IDP Waiver Wire Week 7

IDP waiver wire optoins to explore as we head into Week 7.

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 6

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 6

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 6

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week six.

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 6

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Stock Market Week 6

Week 6 of the IDP Stock Market

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 6

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Upgrades: Week 6

Aaron Rudnicki takes a look around the league to see which IDPs are moving up or down i...

IDP Waiver Wire Week 6

IDP waiver wire optoins to explore as we head into Week 6.

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 5

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 5

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 5

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week five.

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 5

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Stock Market Week 5

Week 5 of the IDP Stock Market!

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 5

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Upgrades: Week 5

Aaron Rudnicki takes a look around the league to see which IDPs are moving up or down i...

IDP Waiver Wire Week 5

IDP waiver wire optoins to explore as we head into Week 5.

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 4

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 4

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

Reading the Defense, Week 4

Surprising runners are thwarting pass-focused defenses.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 4

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for Week Four.

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 4

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 4

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Upgrades: Week 4

Aaron Rudnicki takes a look around the league to see which IDPs are moving up or down i...

IDP Waiver Wire Week 4

IDP waiver wire optoins to explore as we head into Week 4.

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 3

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 3

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week three.

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 3

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

Analyzing IDP Trends From Week 2

Which IDP trends from Week 2 impacted player value most?

IDP Upgrades: Week 3

Aaron Rudnicki takes a look around the league to see which IDPs are moving up or down i...

IDP Waiver Wire Week 3

IDP waiver wire optoins to explore as we head into Week 3. 

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 2

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

The Guru and the Godfather: Week 2

The Guru and The Godfather offer up their takes on how the IDP landscape will shake out...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 2

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week two.

IDP Matchups, Living the Stream: Week 2

Gary Davenport looks at some IDP matchup and streaming plays for fantasy managers in a ...

IDP Stock Market Week 2

The first weekly IDP stock market from Matthew Montgomery 

IDP Dynasty Sleepers, Week 2

A handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to keep an eye on from...

IDP Upgrades: Week 2

Aaron Rudnicki takes a look around the league to see which IDPs are moving up or down i...

IDP Waiver Wire Week 2

IDP waiver wire options to explore as we head into Week 2.

The Guru's Notepad IDP Info, Notes from Week 1

Game day IDP notes and situations of interest to follow up on. 

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Week 1

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation for week one.

IDP Roundtable, Worst Values

The Footballguys IDP staff outlines the worst value picks in 2023.

IDP Roundtable, Best Values

The Footballguys IDP staff outlines the best value picks in 2023.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Preseason update 2

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation after the second round of preseason games.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Preseason Update 1

IDP news, notes, analysis, and speculation after the first round of pre-season games.

Five IDP Players To Trade Away

With the NFL regular preseason approaching, it is time to assess your roster, once agai...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 32: Philadelphia Eagles

A look at the Eagles’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players an...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 31: Washington Commanders

A look at the Commanders defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and t...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 30: New York Giants

A look at the Giants’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players an...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 29: Dallas Cowboys

A look at the Cowboys defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and thei...

Should You Avoid Cody Barton?

This week, Matthew Montgomery tells you why you need to fade Cody Barton.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 28: Buffalo Bills

A look at the Bills’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 27: Miami Dolphins

A look at the Dolphins’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players ...

The Biggest IDP Training Camp Battles of 2023

Gary Davenport breaks down some of the biggest IDP training camp battles of 2023.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 26: New England Patriots

A look at the Patriots’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players ...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 25: New York Jets

A look at the Jets defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and their f...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 24: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

A look at the Buccaneers’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive player...

Can Divine Deablo Rebound in 2023?

Week 6 of the IDP Rebound series! This week Matt Montgomery highlights Divine Deablo

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 23: Carolina Panthers

A look at the Panthers’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players ...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 22: New Orleans Saints

A look at the Saints defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and their...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 21: Atlanta Falcons

A look at the Falcons defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and thei...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 20: Tennessee Titans

A look at the Titans’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players an...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 19: Jacksonville Jaguars

A look at the Jaguars’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players a...

5 Late-Round Linebackers To Target

The ability to find value late in your IDP drafts is the key to winning your IDP drafts...

Reading the New Defense: Denver Broncos

Vance Joseph's defense could surprise in Denver. Which Broncos will be unpleasant ...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 18: Houston Texans

A look at the Texans’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players an...

5 Biggest LB Breakout Steals

Gary Davenport outlines some linebackers set for breakout seasons available in a positi...

Linebacker Tiers

Aaron Rudnicki takes a look at the landscape for fantasy linebackers in 2023 and breaks...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 17: Indianapolis Colts

A look at the Colts’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and...

Can Azeez Al-Shaair Rebound in 2023?

The fifth installment of our weekly IDP rebounds features Tennessee Titans linebacker A...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 16: Detroit Lions

A look at the Lions’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and...

Should You Avoid Patrick Queen?

Week 4 of the series focuses on whether or not to fade Patrick Queen in 2023.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 15: Chicago Bears

A look at the Bears’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 14: Minnesota Vikings

A look at the Vikings defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and thei...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 13: Green Bay Packers

A look at the Packers’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players a...

Reading the New Defense: Atlanta Falcons

IDP gamers gain a 4-3 scheme conversion. Which Falcons should they draft?

4 LBs on the All-Opportunity Team

Four linebackers with a prime opportunity to anchor the middle for their teams in 2023....

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 12: Baltimore Ravens

A look at the Ravens’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players an...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 11: Pittsburgh Steelers

A look at the Steelers’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players ...

Should You Fade T.J. Edwards in 2023?

Matt Montgomery takes a weekly look at a defensive player you should likely avoid in 20...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 10: Cleveland Browns

A look at the Browns defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and their...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 9: Cincinnati Bengals

A look at the Bengals’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players a...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 8: Los Angeles Rams

A look at the Rams’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and ...

Reading the New Defense: Cleveland Browns

The Browns retain a 4-3 defense, but changes create new opportunities for their key IDP...

The Complete Guide to Dominating IDP, Part 4 - Linebackers

Gary Davenport and John Norton continue their comprehensive series on how to play in (a...

Should You Fade Drue Tranquill in 2023?

Matt Montgomery takes a weekly look at a defensive player you should likely avoid in 20...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 7: Seattle Seahawks

A look at the Seahawks defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and the...

Reading the New Defense: Minnesota Vikings

New coordinator Brian Flores will reshape key IDP fantasy values in Minnesota.

4 Deep Sleepers at Linebacker

The Footballguys staff digs deep for sleepers at linebacker.

Can Cole Holcomb Rebound in 2023?

Matt Montgomery lets us know the prospects for a rebound by Cole Holcomb.

Should You Fade Demario Davis in 2023?

Matt Montgomery takes a weekly look at a defensive player you should likely avoid in 20...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 6: San Francisco 49ers

A look at the 49ers' defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and their...

Reading the New Defense: Miami Dolphins

Our series covering new defensive coordinators' impact on key IDPs continues with the D...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 5: Arizona Cardinals

A look at the Cardinals' defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and t...

4 Overvalued Linebackers

Footballguys staff members discuss overvalued linebackers.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 4: Denver Broncos

A look at the Broncos’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players a...

Can Shaquille Leonard Rebound in 2023?

A weekly look at an IDP who under-performed in 2022, but will rebound in 2023

5 Late-Round IDP Gems

One of the keys to winning your IDP leagues is finding the late-round gems. Here are 5 ...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 3: Los Angeles Chargers

A look at the Chargers defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players and the...

Reading the New Defense: Carolina Panthers

The second in a series covering new defensive coordinators considers the Panthers' key ...

5 Undervalued Linebackers

The Footballguys staff finds value at the linebacker position.

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 2: Las Vegas Raiders

A look at the Raiders’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players a...

Eyes of the Guru IDP Info, Part 1: Kansas City Chiefs

A look at the Chiefs’ defense with an emphasis on individual defensive players an...

Reading the New Defense: Philadelphia Eagles

Tripp Brebner explores the Eagles' new 3-4 defense to see how it will affect the fantas...

Post-Draft IDP-Only Rookie Mock Draft

With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror, the Footballguys IDP staff get together for ...

2023 NFL Draft IDP Winners and Losers

John Norton and Gary Davenport break down some of the IDP winners and losers from ...

2023 IDP Top 40 Big Board

With the draft complete, rookie drafts are starting. Here are the top 40 IDP players an...

IDP Roundtable, Your Impact Rookie LB

The Footballguys IDP Staff begins a post-draft look at the fantasy impact of this year'...

Your Top 5 LBs for 2023 Rookie Drafts

Darin Tietgen looks at the linebackers who will likely be high picks in your 2023 rooki...

IDP Roundtable: Free Agency Recap

Gary Davenport and the Footballguys IDP staff take a look at the fantasy fallout from f...

Pre-Draft IDP-Only Rookie Mock Draft

With the NFL draft approaching, the Footballguys IDP staff get together for a pre-draft...

IDP Free Agency Winners and Losers

John Norton and Gary Davenport break down the biggest IDP winners and losers from the f...