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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

Why each team will or will not win Super Bowl LII

Entering the 2017 NFL season, every team's fans have hopes of a Super Bowl run, even if some are simply pipe dreams. Still, hope springs eternal at the start of every year.

NFL players who could retire after the 2017 season

The NFL is an unforgiving league, and long careers are rare exceptions. Given the toll the game takes, some players in recent years have even retired early despite still being in their physical primes.

Projecting the first loss of every NFL team for the 2017 season

The quest for every NFL team is to finish the regular season with a perfect record is every team's goal, but that's a rare feat in the National Football League.

Best individual matchups of the 2017 NFL season

The 2017 NFL season features plenty of much-anticipated individual matchups. Whether we're talking a coach trying to game plan for a certain player, linemen going at it or some of the best corner vs.

Toughest college football schedules in 2017

With the ultimate quest to get to the College Football Playoff and win it, some teams' routes are tougher than others. Which schools face the stiffest competition on the field?

Most feared college football offensive weapons in 2017

A single dominant offensive weapon can make all the difference in the world in college football. Time and again, we've seen dominant offensive players absolutely take over games week in and week out.

College QB battles to keep an eye on in 2017

The college football quarterback competitions are heating up in mid-August. Making the right decision could be the difference between a successful 2017 season or a disappointing campaign.

2017 Heisman Trophy favorites

With the college football season kicking off in the next two weeks, it's time to lock in Heisman Trophy predictions. Can 2016 Heisman winner Lamar Jackson make it a repeat?

Most important player on every NFL team in 2017

Football is a team game like no other in American sports, but some players are still more important than others. Given the lack of depth most teams have a quarterback, it's no surprise to see plenty of signal callers on the list.

MLB prospects who could affect the 2017 postseason

Every year prospects play a role in the September playoff races and into October. The following 25 prospects have a chance to make an impact this year.

Best and worst moves of the 2017 NFL offseason

The 2017 NFL offseason had plenty of high-profile and surprising moves. While every team believes the players they brought in will contribute, the fact of the matter is some will succeed while others will flounder.

Who won the US Open the year you were born?

The US Open was given its current name in 1968 and has taken place every year since. Powerhouse representatives from both men's and women's tennis have won the prestigious major, along with some less familiar names who found ways to break through.

Ranking all 32 teams' Super Bowl odds from 32 to 1

NFL training camp and the exhibition season are finally underway, so it's a good time to revisit the NFL odds. The usual suspects are near the top, while where some teams fall may surprise you.

Ranking the NFL coaches 32-1

Heading into the 2017 NFL season, there are five new head coaches and 27 returning to their teams from last year. It's hard to give high marks to the newcomers given the fact we don't know much about their head coaching abilities, but other coaches we know plenty about.

Best NFL player at every age

The NFL is a league known for short playing careers, but that isn't always the case. There are a few exceptions, with a few players playing into their 40s.

One player from every team who could win the MVP in 2017

As the Panthers and Falcons have shown over the last two seasons, this year's MVP could be someone unexpected and come from anywhere. If things fall just right, each team is capable of producing the 2017 NFL MVP.

Most underpaid NFL player at every position

Drafting well and finding free agent bargains are key to putting together a viable roster in the NFL given the salary cap. It can help teams acquire gems on the relative cheap, helping alleviate cap pressures to add even more talent.

25 NFL games you need to watch this season

The much-anticipated 2017 NFL season is right around the corner, with plenty of intriguing matchups ahead. Can anyone topple the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots with all their impressive offseason additions, or will Tom Brady finally begin to show his age?

NFL players most likely to decline in 2017

The average career of NFL players is short, and player declines can come very suddenly. Given the amount of punishment football players put on their bodies, this makes sense.

Prominent NFL players who could be cut following training camp

Every NFL training camp has surprise roster moves for veterans and young players, alike. The following slideshow features 24 players who could be cut at the conclusion of training camp.

NFL players most likely to have breakout seasons in 2017

Each NFL seasons brings plenty of expected and unexpected breakouts. The following slideshow features 25 possible breakout players for the 2017 season.

Most overpaid NFL player at every position

As huge contracts continue to be handed out in the NFL, inevitably some players become grossly overpaid. The following slideshow features the most overpaid NFL player at every position.

NFL impact players on new teams

With 2017 NFL training camps getting underway, there are plenty of new faces in new places. Which players will make the biggest impacts in their new homes?

Active MLB players who are bound to be Hall of Famers

No Hall of Fame in the four major sports holds as much notoriety and luster as MLB. Perhaps that's due to the sanctity of statistics — not to mention quantity

NFL players with the most to prove in training camp in 2017

With 2017 NFL training camp getting underway, plenty of players have important practices and exhibition games ahead as they make their case for a spot on the 53-man roster.