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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

Major offseason need for every 2018 MLB non-playoff team

For the 20 teams that didn't make the playoffs in 2018, the offseason is a time to regroup. Here's a look at the biggest need for all 20 of those teams watching in October.

Best moments in MLB play-in game history

MLB instituted a change in the playoff format in 2012, adding a second wild card team to each league and a one-game playoff between the wild card teams.

NFL picks: Week 4

Week 3 was an amazing one for big underdogs, including the Bills, Titans and Lions winning outright. Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Sept.

Most frustrating players of the 2018 MLB season

The 2018 MLB season included numerous players who frustrated fans and analysts for a variety of reason. Here are the 25 most frustrating players of 2018.

The last 25 undefeated Division I football teams

With the evolution of the college football postseason from bowls to the Bowl Championship Series to the College Football Playoff, going undefeated has become a more prestigious feat.

NFL picks: Week 3

NFL Week 2 had several surprises, with significant underdogs like the Chiefs and Colts emerging as winners straight up. Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Sept.

Most surprising/disappointing players of the 2018 MLB season

Every MLB season has its fair share of surprises and disappointments, and 2018 hasn't been any different. Here's a look at the top surprises and disappointments of the year at every position.

NFL Picks: Week 2

NFL Week 1 was full of surprises, including the biggest underdog of the week, Tampa Bay, winning outright at New Orleans.Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Sept.

The best single-game QB performances in NFL history

There have been a countless number of great quarterback performances since the 1970 NFL merger. Here's a look at the 25 best single-game performances in history.

NFL Picks: Week 1

The NFL is set to kick off with the Falcons at Eagles Thursday night, followed by several other intriguing games in Week 1. Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Sept.

Notable NFL players who were cut on cutdown day

NFL cutdown day can be the best or worst day for the lives of NFL players. Here's a rundown of 25 notable players who received a pink slip this year on cutdown day.

The best NFL player at every age

Football is a young man's game, but some players are able to defy the odds and even play into their 40s. Here's a look at the best NFL player at every age, from 20 to 45.

Ranking the five-year windows of every NFL team

NFL fans dream of their team winning a Super Bowl, but consistent success can be hard to come by in the age of the salary cap. Here's a look at each NFL team's chances to win a Super Bowl (or multiple) in the next five years.

Ranking the NFL's backup QBs

As the Philadelphia Eagles showed last season, the backup quarterback is extremely important as teams set their rosters. Here's a ranking of the 32 second-string NFL quarterbacks as we enter the 2018 season.

Best individual matchups of the NFL season

Football is the ultimate team game, but individual matchups can make NFL games even more intriguing. Here's a look at the best individual matchups to look forward to during the 2018 regular season.

NFL players who could retire after the season

Long careers aren't the norm in the NFL, but a select few players are able to buck the trend. Still, the end eventually comes for every player in the league, and these 25 could be approaching their final season in 2018.

Ranking all the NFL head coaches

There aren't many professions with more turnover than NFL head coaches. One year you're the hero and the next year you're the goat. Here's our ranking of the NFL head coaches heading into the 2018 regular season, from 1 to 32.

Projecting the first loss of every NFL team

All NFL teams enter the season with the slim hope of going undefeated, but with the exception of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, running the table through the Super Bowl just isn't realistic.

NFL players primed to bounce back this season

Consistency is tough for NFL players, with so many injuries and a game truly dependent on the full team. Here are 25 players primed for bounce-back seasons after disappointing in 2017.

Most important player on every NFL team

Football is the ultimate team game, but one player can still make a huge difference. Here's a look at the most important player on all 32 NFL teams.

Top storylines entering the NFL season

After a long offseason, NFL teams are getting prepped in training camp and the preseason for the 2018 season. Here's a look at the top 25 storylines to follow as we enter the year.

2019 first-round NFL mock draft

Even though the NFL preseason is just starting, it's never too soon to look toward 2019.  Here's a look at our latest mock draft for 2019 as of August 11.

Best and worst moves of the NFL offseason

The dust has finally settled on the 2018 NFL offseason as training camps have opened. Here's a look at the best and worst moves of another wild offseason.

Why each team will or will not win the Super Bowl

Super Bowl LIII will take place on Feb. 3, 2019, and last year's surprise Philadelphia Eagles team gives all fans hope that this season their teams will be better.