Learn NFL DFS
Free, plain-English guides to daily fantasy football, from how contests work to stacking, ownership and showdown strategy.
What Is Daily Fantasy Football? Classic vs. Showdown Explained
How NFL daily fantasy contests work, the difference between classic and showdown formats, and the main contest types you will see on DraftKings and FanDuel.
4 min readDraftKings vs. FanDuel: NFL Scoring and Roster Differences
The scoring and salary differences between DraftKings and FanDuel NFL contests, and how they change which players are worth rostering on each site.
3 min readNFL DFS Stacking Basics: QB Stacks, Bring-Backs and Game Stacks
Why correlation matters in NFL DFS tournaments, how to build quarterback stacks and bring-backs, and common stacking mistakes to avoid.
3 min readOwnership and Leverage in DFS Tournaments
What projected ownership means, why it matters in large-field tournaments, and how to think about leverage without fading good plays just to be different.
3 min readCash Games vs. GPP Tournaments: How Your Strategy Should Change
The difference between cash games and guaranteed prize pool tournaments in DFS, and how lineup construction changes for each.
3 min readNFL Showdown Strategy: Choosing Your Captain or MVP
How single-game NFL showdown contests work, how to choose a Captain or MVP, and how game script shapes the rest of the lineup.
3 min readMulti-Entry DFS: Managing Exposure Across 20 or 150 Lineups
How to think about player exposure, stack distribution and portfolio construction when entering many lineups in DFS tournaments.
3 min readUsing Vegas Lines for NFL DFS: Totals, Spreads and Implied Team Totals
How to read game totals, point spreads and implied team totals, and how betting markets help you find the best NFL DFS spots each week.
3 min readDFS Bankroll Management and Responsible Play
How to set a DFS budget, size your entries for cash games and tournaments, handle variance, and keep daily fantasy a form of entertainment.
3 min readDFS Glossary: Common Daily Fantasy Football Terms
Plain-English definitions of the daily fantasy football terms you'll see in contests, strategy articles and lineup optimizers.
3 min readDaily fantasy sports contests are not legal in all states, and eligibility and minimum age vary by state. These guides are for information and entertainment and do not guarantee any result.