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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.

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

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.

The biggest upsets in the history of the NFL playoffs

If the favored team always won, there'd be little intrigue in actually watching games. Thankfully, sports are littered with underdogs overcoming the odds, and the history of the NFL playoffs features numerous epic upsets.

Most successful wild card teams in the history of the NFL playoffs

The division winners aren't always shoo-ins for the Super Bowl, and with parity continuing to dominate the NFL for the most part, wild card teams can go as far as anyone.

NFL Week 16 injury report

Week 16 is a tough week for players to get injured, as they look toward the playoffs or the offseason. Here's a rundown of the biggest injuries of the week.

Best games of the year you likely didn’t see

Some of this year's best games were completely under the radar. Whether ti was an innocuous regular-season game hidden in the season, crazy overtime thrillers or something entirely different, there were some of the most enthralling contests this calendar year.

NFL Week 16 injury report

As we roll up on Week 16, some teams are already looking toward the offseason. The result has been several significant injury-related roster moves early this week, including Aaron Rodgers.

NFL Week 15 injury report

Week 15 featured several significant injuries, most notably Steelers top wideout Antonio Brown. Here's a rundown of the biggest injuries from Week 15 games.

A look back at defunct bowl games

All good things must come to an end. Such was the case with these 23 now defunct college football bowl games. Yes, believe it or not, there were other bowls besides the 40 current ones (plus the College Football Playoff Championship Game).

NFL Week 15 injury report

There were several key injuries in Week 14, but the new week brings hope for several teams. Here's the latest injury news heading into Week 15.

Best bowl traditions

The annual traditions of the college football bowl games are fun for football and non-football fans alike. Whether we're talking parades, awards or something else entirely, bowls bring out the pageantry.

NFL legends who made their mark in bowl history

For NFL legends, it all started somewhere, and many times that somewhere was on the college gridiron. More specifically, certain players launched their pro careers in collegiate postseason games, shining in the bowls.