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Seth Trachtman

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Seth Trachtman is a sportswriter, digital marketer, and fantasy sports expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s a two-time winner of the Tout Wars Fantasy Baseball Expert’s League, and his work has appeared in hundreds of fantasy baseball and fantasy football newsstand and online publications. He’s a University of Missouri alum and long-suffering turned spoiled Kansas City Chiefs fan. Seth doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter/X @sethroto.

EXPERTISE:

MLB, NFL, College Football, NFL Draft, Fantasy Sports, Sports Betting

2022 first-round NFL mock draft

With the NFL and college football seasons nearing the two-month mark, the 2022 NFL Draft picture is becoming clearer. The following NFL mock draft was updated Tuesday, October 21.

The most surprising player on every NFL team so far

Football is the ultimate team sport, and each season produces surprise performances from under-the-radar players. Through five weeks of the regular season, these surprise players stand out.

The most glaring flaw for every NFL team so far

We are four weeks into the 2021 NFL season, and the strengths and weaknesses of teams have started to show. Here's a look at each team's most glaring flaw early in the year.

Grading every NFL team at the quarter mark of the season

We're only through four weeks of an 18 week season, but the early part of the season already gives a glimpse of the contenders and pretenders. He's a look at every team's grade through four weeks.

25 things we learned from the 2021 MLB season

After an abbreviated 60-game season in 2020, MLB returned to the marathon that is a 162-game season in 2021. With the 2021 regular season now in the books, here's a look at 25 things we learned along the way.

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.

Ranking the defensive play-caller for each NFL team

Calling defensive plays is tougher than ever in the NFL with talented quarterbacks and rules that favor offense, but someone has to do it. Here's our ranking of the top defensive play-callers heading into the 2021 season.

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

The offensive player is often the most scrutinized and acclaimed member of an NFL coaching staff. At the start of the 2021 season, here's a look at the play-callers from top to bottom.

NFL players who could retire after the 2021 season

Father Time comes for every NFL player eventually. These 25 players could be entering their final NFL seasons in 2021.

The way-too-early 2022 NFL mock draft

The 2021 college football season is underway, so here's a look at the way-too-early 2022 NFL mock draft.

Projecting the first loss of every NFL team

With exception of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, every NFL team has lost a game at some point in the NFL season. As we approach the 2021 season, here's a projection of the first loss for all 32 teams.

Why every NFL team will or will not win the Super Bowl

Every NFL team enters the season with high hopes, but for 31 teams, those hopes will eventually be dashed. As we get closer to Week 1, here's a look at why each team will or will not win Super Bowl LVI.

Every NFL team's biggest strength & weakness heading into the 2021 season

No team is perfect. As we get closer to the 2021 NFL regular season, here's a look at the biggest strengths and weaknesses of all 32 teams.

One fantasy sleeper from every NFL team

It's fantasy football draft season, and one of the keys to a successful draft is finding players who perform better than their draft position. These "sleepers" could be difference-makers for your fantasy squad.

The biggest boom or bust players for every NFL team in 2021

For the 2021 NFL season, there are many players whose expected performance have a high scale of variability. These boom or bust players could be difference-makers -- either positively or negatively -- based on how they play this season.

NFL players playing for their next contract in 2021

The reality is that the NFL is a business, and players are always playing for their next contract. Whether it's their first post-rookie contract or another veteran deal, these 25 players are hoping to build momentum for their next contracts with a big 2021.

Ranking the NFL coaches heading into 2021

There might be a more scrutinized job in football than head coach, with constant turnover after every season. Heading into the 2021 NFL season, here's a look at how the 32 head coaches stack up.

Prominent NFL players who could be cut after training camp

At the conclusion of NFL training camp each year, proven veterans are cut for myriad reasons. These 20 prominent NFL players are cut candidates at the end of the training camp.

Offseason report cards for every NFL team

As we approach the NFL preseason, rosters are taking show after a flurry of offseason moves. Here's a look at how each team's offseason has looked to this point.

The biggest bargain on every MLB team

The big contracts get the headlines, but bargains often play the biggest role in MLB roster building and eventual championships. These are the biggest bargains for each MLB franchise in 2021.

NFL players looking to bounce back in 2021

The new NFL season presents an opportunity to rebound for many players who had disappointing 2020 seasons. These players are at the top of the list, as they look to bounce back in the new season.

25 things to keep an eye on once NFL training camps open

The 2021 NFL season is set for a more conventional training camp after major changes last year due to COVID-19. With another wild offseason, there are still some big questions to be answered as training camp opens in about one month.

NFL rookies who will make the biggest impact in 2021

Impactful NFL rookies can be difference makers for teams, as witnessed in 2020 when Bucs rookie Antoine Winfield Jr. helped the team to a Super Bowl. These 25 rookies could make a big impact in 2021.

NFL players going into decline in 2021

Decline usually comes early in the NFL, and these 25 players are starting to see their play diminish. Here's a look at 25 players seeing a decline going into 2021.