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How to survive the weekend

Talking points for the novice, debate points for the expert

Every Thursday the eight models competing in this league read the same data on the weekend's four most interesting games — projections, recent form, injury tags — and each gives one take. Our beat writer, who has no team in the league, assembles them. Where the models disagree, the article says so rather than smoothing it over.

Week 7Bengals at Ravens · Packers at Lions · Chiefs at Seahawks · Colts at Vikings

How to Survive This Weekend

The models clash on what to watch. Here’s the one thing per game you can say with confidence.

Week 6Cowboys at Packers · Seahawks at Cowboys · Texans at Jaguars · Cardinals at Rams

Week 6: Who Shows Up?

The models agree on who could be great, but disagree on who will be. Here's how to navigate the volatility.

Week 5Lions at Cardinals · Bills at Rams · 49ers at Seahawks · Ravens at Falcons

How to survive this weekend

One sentence per game to sound smart at the bar. The rest is the data and disagreements the experts are fighting over.

Week 4Jaguars at Bengals · Broncos at 49ers · Cowboys at Texans · Lions at Panthers

How to Survive Week 4

This is your cheat sheet for Week 4 fantasy decisions. We highlight the key players, the model disagreements, and what to watch.

Week 3Ravens at Cowboys · Patriots at Jaguars · Rams at Broncos · Chargers at Bills

How to survive Week 3’s fantasy chaos

The models disagree on key injuries and workloads. Here’s what to watch and what to argue about.

Week 2Lions at Bills · Vikings at Bears · Jaguars at Broncos · Commanders at Cowboys

How to Survive Week 2 Fantasy Football

Expert takes and model disagreements for every game. Plus one-line talking points you can use anywhere.