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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

The hardest hitters in the NFL

The NFL has become a more offensive game in recent years, but there remain plenty of jaw-dropping hits from defensive players. These 25 defensive players stand out as some of the hardest hitters in the game, as of 2020.

The most glaring flaw for every NFL team

No team is perfect. As we approach the halfway mark of the NFL season, each of the 32 teams has a glaring flaw that could hold them back from their goals.

2021 first-round NFL mock draft: Trevor Lawrence heads to NYC

With five weeks of the NFL season in the books and many college football conferences underway, we're getting a slightly clearer picture for the 2021 NFL draft.

The most surprising player on every NFL team so far

Each NFL season brings plenty of surprises and breakout players, and early 2020 hasn't been any different. Here's a look at the most surprising player for each team from the first quarter of the season.

Grading each team at the quarter mark of the season

The NFL season is often separated into quarters by coaches as they evaluate their season, so it's only appropriate that we grade each team after four weeks.

The best rookie seasons from NFL running backs

The NFL has seen its fair share of great rookie seasons from running backs. These 30 seasons stand out among the rest.

The biggest headache for every NFL team in 2020

You're only as good as your weakest link, and that's particularly true in the NFL. Now that the 2020 season is underway, these are the biggest headaches for each team.

Ranking the five-year windows of every NFL team

Few professional leagues have greater roster turnover than the NFL, but a great, young core can give a team an opportunity to win multiple championships.

NFL players who might retire after the 2020 season

Time comes for every NFL player eventually. These 25 players could be entering their final NFL seasons in 2020.

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

NFL teams and fans enter the 2020 season with high hopes, but only one of the 32 teams will emerge as Super Bowl LV champions. Here's a look at why each team has some reason to be optimistic about winning a championship this season and also reason to be pessimistic about its chances.

One player on every NFL team who is ready to make "the leap"

In every NFL season breakout stars emerge, and there's plenty of anticipation for those players going into 2020. Here's a look at one player from each NFL team who could be set to take a leap forward this year.

NFL players playing for their next contract in 2020

On-field performance can make or lose millions of dollars for NFL players. These players have a lot on the line as they play for new contracts following 2020.

2021 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

It's never to look ahead to NFL Draft season. With football finally getting underway in 2020, he's a look at next year's latest first round mock.

The best player for each of the 32 NFL franchises

Football is the ultimate team game, but each team has players who stand out. Heading into the 2020 regular season, these NFL players at the best on their respective teams.

The best current MLB player at every age

MLB has become more of a young man's game in recent years, but some of the league's best players are still in their late 30's or early 40's. Here's a look at the best players in the league at every age, as of August 2020.

NFL players looking to bounce back in 2020

Whether it was injuries, a bad situation, or simply poor play, many NFL players had disappointing 2019 seasons they'd like to forget. These 25 players have an opportunity to turn the page and could be primed for bounce backs this year.

Ranking the head coaches for the 2020 NFL season

In no major American sport is the head coach considered of greater important than pro football. As the 2020 NFL season unfolds, here's a look at the current head coaching lot, from 1-32.

The most important non-QB on every NFL team

The quarterback is the most important position in the NFL, but it takes additional great players to win. Approaching the 2020 season, these are the most important players other than the quarterback on each of the 32 NFL teams.

The biggest bargain on every MLB team

The high priced stars in MLB like Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, and Clayton Kershaw get most of the attention, but great teams also need bargains to enable those bigger contracts.

NFL players in decline going into 2020

Father time comes for all athletes, and it's earlier in the NFL than most other major sports. Going into the 2020 season, these players are in clear decline.

The biggest boom or bust players for every NFL team in 2020

For the 2020 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.

Projecting the first loss for every NFL team

With few exceptions, like the 1972 Dolphins and 2007 Patriots, losses in the regular season are inevitable for NFL teams. Looking toward the 16-team schedules, here's our projection of the first loss for all 32 teams.

The best and worst moves of the NFL offseason

It was a wild NFL offseason despite the COVID-19 pandemic. With training camp underway, here's a look at the best and worst moves.

The biggest flaws for every NFL team early in training camp

No NFL team is perfect. With training camp now underway, here's a look at the biggest remaining flaw of all 32 teams.

Every NFL team's biggest strength heading into the 2020 season

Teams that play to their strengths in the NFL often find success. Going into NFL training camp in 2020, these are the biggest strengths for each team.