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Scott Engel is an inaugural member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association's Hall of Fame and a four-time award winner. He was one of the driving content forces in the rise of RotoExperts.com and was the lead host on the RotoExperts in the Morning for six years on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio. He was also instrumental in the launch of the FNTSY Sports Network. Scott was the first-ever Fantasy Senior Writer and Managing Editor at CBS SportsLine and won a company Hall of Fame Award. He was also an Associate Editor and Fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He has been the featured Fantasy Writer on Seahawks.com since 2012 and his work has been syndicated to the Associated Press, NFL.com, New York Daily News, New York Post, Yahoo Sports, Bloomberg Sports, Sports Illustrated and many others. He is a credentialed media member who won an FSWA award in 2016 for his Insider Fantasy Reporting. Known as "The King", Scott is on Twitter @scottTheKing

NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills Select Houston DT Ed Oliver

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With the ninth pick the Buffalo Bills picked Houston DT Ed OliverOliver has already drawn some gaudy pro comparisons to the likes of Aaron Donald and NFL legends like Warren Sapp and John Randle. He had 14.5 tackles for a loss in eight games in 2018. Oliver gets great penetration and can also push the pocket as a bull rusher.  There are concerns about his weight and size, that he needs to add more, but there is also conjecture he could move to an inside linebacker spot. Fantasy Impact of Ed Oliver The Bills continued…

NFL Draft: New York Giants Select QB Daniel Jones

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With the  6th pick the New York Giants picked Duke QB Daniel JonesJones was widely ranked as the fourth best QB coming out of the 2019 NFL Draft, but he was taken as the second passer overall. He may not be as dynamic as some of the other QBs ranked ahead of him, and some have touted him as a game manager type. But he is confident in the pocket and can buy more time with his mobility. He gives the Giants more of a dual threat as a runner, too. Jones throws a very accurate ball, in short range and downfield. If he gets…

2019 NFL Draft: New York Jets Select Quinnen Williams

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With the third pick in the 2019  NFL Draft, the New York Jets selected Alabama DT Quinnen WilliamsA versatile pocket crusher who is very effective against the pass and run, Williams had 18.5 tackles for a loss in 2018. He also recorded seven sacks. NFL analysts have referred to him as an instant impact starter with All-Pro potential. He is very adept at quickly diagnosing plays and appears to have a very high football IQ. He has drawn pro comparisons to Ndamukong Suh and Jonathan Allen. Fantasy Impact of Quinnen…

The King’s 2019 NFL Draft Predictions for Round One

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You have read countless mock drafts and rumors. Now reality is almost here. The NFL Draft is just hours away. Before it gets here, though, let’s have some last minute fun. Here are my predictions for the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft in terms of skill positions and fantasy impact. Some of these veer away from the groupthink of many mocks, and are quite bold.Can’t wait for next fantasy football season? You don’t have to! 2019 leagues are now forming at Fantrax.com!The King’s 2019 NFL Draft Predictions…

NFL Draft Notebook: Veterans Who will be Affected by Early Picks

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We are getting very close to the NFL Draft, and the outlook for some established players is definitely going to change based on newcomers they may be playing with in 2019. If you are in a dynasty league, now is the time to act on them, or decide to keep these guys before their fantasy destinies are set on new paths. In some cases, a good choice early in the NFL Draft could ensure a stable outlook for one of these guys, which is important if you have a significant investment in any of them.Can’t wait for next fantasy…

NFL Draft Notebook: The Bengals can Rock with Drew Lock

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We recently looked at the falling stock of Dwayne Haskins and where he might land in the NFL Draft. Of course this is “lying season” in the days leading up to the event, where it seems like a lot of headlines get generated, and many of them are smoke screens intended to cover up the true intentions of NFL front offices. If Haskins’ appeal has waned, it could mean that Drew Lock could possibly be the second QB picked in the NFL Draft. Watching Lock on film, he may throw the best deep thrower in this year’s class. When Lock is…

Russell Wilson’s Contract Extension Places Him at Center of Changing Offense

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The biggest pro football story this week is the four-year contract extension landed by Russell Wilson. The Seahawks quarterback is now the highest-paid player in the league, and fantasy players who participate in auction drafts can see some parallels.The big question being debated among fans and media was whether a large chunk of the salary cap should have been allotted to one player. It’s akin to spending up for Ezekiel Elliott in a fantasy football auction draft or Mookie Betts in a baseball league. Should you spend…

Early Season Dealing Discussion: Trade Pete Alonso?

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When Pete Alonso hit a very impressive home run to center field in Atlanta on Thursday night, it was his sixth of the season. It also stirred deep reactions in many fantasy owners. Many said things I cannot reprint here because they passed on him in drafts this year. Then, the one guy in every league who did take a late or low dollar shot on Alonso said things I cannot reprint here, but they were letting loose with joy.Of course, as is the nature of the fantasy player who is experiencing early-season success, those…

NFL Draft Notebook: Best Landing Spots for Dwayne Haskins

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Dwayne Haskins has drawn a lot of interesting pro comparisons in advance of NFL Draft Day. We have seen the likes of Kirk Cousins, Drew Bledsoe, and Jared Goff mentioned when some analysts talk about Haskins. There have even been some bold statements, such as Trent Dilfer comparing Haskins to Tom Brady, Yeah, Dilfer has already drawn some snickers and chuckles for that one, but what if he ends up having the last laugh?Can’t wait for next fantasy football season? You don’t have to! 2019 leagues are now forming at…

NFL Draft Notebook: Kyler Murray Can Raise Fantasy Expectations from Arizona

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There are always surprises and stunners in the NFL Draft, but it may be an absolute shock if the Cardinals do not take Kyler Murray with their first overall selection later this month. New head coach Kliff Kingsbury has openly praised him in the past, and now is his chance to land one of the most unique prospects at the position we have ever seen.The QB position has evolved to the point where dual threats as passers and runners are widespread, and Russell Wilson has challenged the notion that an elite QB must be very…