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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

2018 NFL Mock Draft (Feb. 5, 2018 edition)

With the playoffs now in the rearview mirror and the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champions, it's time for NFL teams to look toward the offseason and the draft in an attempt to dethrone the newly crowned champs.

The way too early odds to win Super Bowl LIII

All 32 NFL teams are looking toward 2018, and fans of each have some hope. Here's a look at the odds to win Super Bowl LIII. Odds are from Sportsbook.ag, as of Jan.

Super Bowl X-Factors

It's often the unexpected factors that make the biggest difference in the biggest moments. Who are 20 X-factors to watch in Super Bowl LII.

Storylines to watch for in Super Bowl LII

The Super Bowl LII matchup is set, and there are plenty of intriguing storylines as we approach the matchup between the Patriots and Eagles. Here's a rundown of 20 storylines to watch.

All 58 Super Bowl MVPs, ranked from worst to best

Winning a Super Bowl MVP makes a player unforgettable. Here are all 53 performances ranked from worst to best.

Names to know for Super Bowl LII

Super Bowl LII is set to be another epic matchup with the top seeds from the AFC and NFC squaring off. Here's a rundown of the names to know from the Patriots and Eagles.

25 NFL legends who never won a Super Bowl ring

Football is the ultimate team sport, which means even the best players can't get to the Promised Land on their own. That's been proved time and again, with some of the game's all-time greats never hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

How the Philadelphia Eagles arrived at Super Bowl LII

The Eagles overcame an injury to starting quarterback Carson Wentz late in the regular season to emerge as NFC champs. This came after losing Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, running back and punt returner Darren Sproles, special teams ace Chris Maragos and starting middle linebacker Jordan Hicks.

Position-by-position breakdown of Super Bowl LII teams

Super Bowl LII is all set with the New England Patriots taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams earned the No. 1 overall seed in their respective conferences, and each one took care of business at home to earn a trip to Minneapolis.

How the New England Patriots arrived at Super Bowl LII

The Patriots are going for their second consecutive Super Bowl victory after earning the No. 1 seed in the AFC and taking care of business in the Divisional Round and AFC Championship Game in Foxborough.

The All Super Bowl team

Great Super Bowl performances are remembered by fans for a lifetime, but if you had to choose from the best of the best, which players would make up your All Super Bowl team?  These 25 players had the best performances in the big game at their respective positions, making them the starters for this All Super Bowl team.

The greatest moments in the history of NFL conference championship games

With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, the NFL conference championship games have featured some of the most memorable moments in football history. From unexpected players rising to the occasion to become heroes to the stars shining brightest in the biggest of moments, some just leave an indelible mark.

Best players to debut on the 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

The crop of players to make their debut on the 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot is impressive and includes some surefire Hall of Famers. Here's a rundown of the 19 names first appearing on the ballot this year.

2018 NFL Mock Draft

With the NFL regular season now finished, most of the draft order for 2018 has been determined. Just eight teams are left to be sorted out, which means it's never too early to take a stab at which players will be taken where.

Way too early odds for next year's CFB championship

The 2017 college football season is in the books, and the Alabama Crimson Tide have claimed another National Championship — doing so in dramatic fashion, topping the Georgia Bulldogs 26-23 in overtime.  Here's a look at the early odds for next year, according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, as of Jan.

Alabama vs. Georgia: The names to know

The College Football Playoff National Championship is finally here. SEC powers Alabama and Georgia at the last two teams standing, and if you aren't familiar with the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs, we have you covered.

Alabama vs. Georgia: Road to the National Championship Game

SEC foes Georgia and Alabama will face off Monday in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. How did they get there? The Bulldogs finished the regular season at 13-1, capping things off by winning the SEC title.

College Football Playoff National Championship Game: Famous alumni of Alabama and Georgia

The College Football Playoff National Championship Game takes place Jan. 8 between SEC powers Alabama and Georgia. There have been dozens of famous NFL players to come out of these universities, but what about the non-football alumni?

Postseason X-factors for each NFL playoff team

Individual players, whether stars or under the radar, can often make a huge difference in the NFL playoffs. We've seen it time and again where someone has the game of his life in the postseason.

NFL playoff storylines to keep an eye on

Entering the 2017-18 NFL playoffs, there are plenty of intriguing storylines to follow. From backup quarterbacks getting pressed into action to rivalries renewed and playoff droughts ended, the biggest things to keep an eye on run the gamut.

The biggest chokes in the history of the NFL playoffs

Some playoff performances are remembered for the wrong reasons. Whether it's a crucial drop, untimely turnover or simply blowing a huge lead, devastating results can outlast even the positive things accomplished in the postseason.

Best and worst playoff result in the history of each 2017-18 NFL playoff team

Every NFL organization has playoff pasts they remember fondly, as well as some games they'd prefer to forget. From early exits to long runs and championship seasons, the postseason has seen it all.

The best NFL postseason performances of all time

It's said that legends are made in the playoffs, when it matters most. That doesn't always mean they are the best players — though of course there are plenty of all-time greats who've made their marks in the postseason.

NFL Week 17 injury report

With the final week of the NFL regular season over, 20 teams have time to mend from injuries while 12 are officially in the playoffs. Here are the biggest injuries from Week 17.