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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

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.

Most lopsided blowouts in bowl history

Not every bowl game is a barn burner. In fact, many are often blowouts of epic proportions. Here's a look at the 27 most lopsided blowouts in college football bowl history.

Coaches with the best and worst bowl records of all time

For some college football head coaches, postseason success comes easy, but for others it's very difficult. Here's a look at the coaches with the 10 best and 10 worst bowl records of all time, with a minimum of 10 games coached.

The best individual performance from every bowl all time

Each bowl game has a storied past, with numerous remarkable player performances. Whether we're talking about a quarterback putting up gaudy stats, running back scampering all over the field, receiver or tight end hauling in everything, or defensive player dominating the action, anyone on the field can come up big in bowl season.

NFL Week 14 injury report

Week 14 was brutal for injuries, including four quarterbacks. Here's a rundown of the injuries as of Sunday night.

The best games of 2017

2017 featured plenty of great games that will be remembered for years to come. Here's a rundown of the 50 best games of the year.

NFL Week 14 injury report

The NFL playoff race is ramping up, and injuries play a major factor. While some teams' injured players try to get back on the field, others have gone down.  Here's a look at injuries to prominent players heading into Week 14.

Top athletes who retired in 2017

All great things must come to an end, and each year, we get some of the titans in sports calling it a career. So went out on top, while others simply decided it was on to the next chapter.

Breakout athletes of 2017

The 2017 calendar year saw many breakout performances in sports. Whether we're talking newcomers, youngsters taking it to the next level or even veterans coming into their own, there was no shortage of new names becoming familiar for sports fans.