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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

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.

Who won the Little League World Series the year you were born?

Every August since 1947, the Little League World Series has taken place in Williamsport, Pennsylvania., featuring the best teams of 10- to 12-year-old baseball players in the world.

Ranking the World Series contenders after the trade deadline

All 30 teams have one goal entering the MLB season: winning the World Series. But by the end of July, we're able to differentiate the contenders from the pretenders.

20 players who could still change teams after the trade deadline

The MLB non-waiver trade deadline was July 31, but teams' opportunities to make trades haven't ended. The waiver trade deadline is one month later, allowing teams to typically move some of their high-priced players who pass through revocable waivers and prospects who aren't on the 40-man roster.

Most overpaid NFL player at every position

With the requirements of the NFL salary cap, teams can ill afford to be wasteful in their attempt to build a Super Bowl contender. Here's a look at the most overpaid players at every position in the NFL entering the 2018 season.

The 30 best current NFL players in their 30s

Football is a young man's game, but there are certainly exceptions. Plus, with athletes taking better care of themselves across the board more than ever before, several players have continued to extend their primes.