Alec Pierce Archives

2023 NFL Week 1 DFS Main Slate Tournament Analysis

September 9, 2023 8 min read

2023 NFL Week 1 DFS Main Slate Tournament Analysis

If you are new to DFS, check out The 33rd Team’s introductory pieces, such as DFS 101, Contest Selection, Stacking, Rostership and Lineup Construction. Below, we will look at some of the double stacks, single stacks and mini stacks we will take advantage of this weekend. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them […]

Ben Wolbransky

September 3, 2023 7 min read

2023 Fantasy Football: AFC South Player Predictions

An NFL projections model offers valuable insights, helping fantasy football enthusiasts analyze team outcomes based on data-driven analysis. You can think of these projections as a guide. Yes, Ryan Tannehill is my QB27, but why? If you feel Tannehill will throw for 4,000 yards, you may adjust his pass catchers up several tiers. If you […]

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Indianapolis Colts 2023 NFL Season Preview: Building Around Richardson

Chuck Pagano Former NFL Head Coach

August 25, 20232 min Watch

As teams head to training camp and the NFL season approaches, The 33rd Team asks its experts to preview every team’s outlook for the 2023 season. In this installment, Chuck Pagano takes a deep dive into the Indianapolis Colts. >>READ: Colts Fantasy Football Preview Indianapolis Colts Team Preview What to Know: Offense With Anthony Richardson being […]

Jordan Vanek

August 23, 2023 5 min read

2023 Fantasy Football: 5 Late Round WR Flag Plants

During fantasy football draft season, managers are always looking for those hidden gems — the late-round wide receivers with the potential to outperform their draft positions. This article identifies five wide receivers who could provide substantial value to your fantasy team. These players might not be the household names getting drafted in the first few […]

DFS 101: Maximizing Value Through Lineup Construction

Jordan VanekMark Garcia

August 17, 2023 3 min read

DFS 101: Maximizing Value Through Lineup Construction

In this lineup showdown, we’ll delve into the minds of two astute daily fantasy pros, Mark Garcia (Hilow) and Jordan Vanek, as they reveal their processes and choices for a Week 1 lineup. Each decision is a calculated move in the intricate dance of player matchups, strengths and potential game narratives. From exploiting defensive weaknesses […]

Indianapolis Colts 2023 Fantasy Football Team Preview

Ryan ReynoldsJosh LarkyJordan VanekIan Miller

August 7, 2023 4 min read

As we inch closer to opening day of the NFL season, we want to get you prepared for your fantasy football drafts. That process begins with our team previews, where we’ll break down each team’s offense while providing players we’re targeting and, in some cases, avoiding. Colts Fantasy Football Team Preview Head Coach: Shane Steichen […]

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10 Best Ball Value Options on DraftKings for 2023 NFL Season

Ryan Reynolds

June 6, 20231 min Watch

Underdog Fantasy and DraftKings are the two primary gaming platforms in the best ball market. Even if you’re not a high-volume best ball drafter, it’s in your best interest to know which players are more of a value on which platform. To frame that another way, if we’re going to line shop in sports betting, […]

Analysis

Predicting NFL’s Biggest Sophomore Slumps of 2023

Charles DavisPaul Burmeister

May 19, 20233 min Watch

In the aftermath of the NFL Draft, there is a lot of positivity. Teams and fans alike are excited about the new rookie class. However, those new players can create complicated depth chart situations for second-year players looking to build off a strong rookie season. That causes some players to have a “sophomore slump.” Charles […]

Jeff DiamondAward-Winning NFL Executive

January 5, 2023 10 min read

Grading NFL’s Biggest Trades of 2022 After One Season

Hindsight is 20-20, which applies to second-guessing major moves of NFL teams. The 2022 offseason saw many huge trades, with team execs taking major risks as they sought immediate reward. The hope going into trades is that they work out well for both teams. As we’ve seen, that was not the case so far in […]

Brian O'Connell

December 16, 2022 5 min read

From Zay Jones to Alec Pierce, Receiving Overs Abound in Underdog Picks

Thursday night went 2-1 again, and unfortunately, our highest confidence play of the night was missed with Marquise Goodwin going lower than his line. That brings the season total to 80-75-2. As always, picks are listed with a confidence rating and where I would recommend playing the line, too, if it moves. Zay Jones HIGHER […]

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