Our list of the best fantasy football websites

We know you are seeking as much great info as you can find. Now more than ever there are a ton of great fantasy resources available, both free and with a subscription. The challenge is sifting through all of the noise to find the quality content. That’s where we come in. We weed out the noise so you don’t have to. Below we list some of the best fantasy football websites around. We may not have every worthy resource listed below – there will always be some good sites we’ll miss. But if it’s on this list, it won’t suck.

These sites were selected for their excellent fantasy football news, tools and content. None of these sites have paid us a dime, or have enlisted any link agreements in order to be listed. Regardless of the type of fantasy football you like to play; dynasty, redraft, IDP, auction, devy or daily, there’s something here for everyone. So check out our list of the best fantasy football websites below, and keep checking in as we continually update this list.

General Fantasy Football News & Analysis Sites

4for4

A high quality site with a ton of good info, both free and subscription, 4for4 is known for their highly accurate in-season & redraft rankings. They have proven their ranking prowess by winning numerous accuracy contests.

FantasyPros.com

Fantasy Pros is a truly unique offering in a market filled with numerous similar sites. FantasyPros aggregates experts rankings from all over the industry. This aggregated data is then used as the basis for several really slick tools to help you with your draft, waiver wire and weekly lineup’s. As a bonus, they also rate the accuracy of all the ranking experts so you can know who really knows their stuff. Mostly free, but the My Playbook feature is worth every penny.

Playerline

Playerline is a free fantasy sports news app for iOS, Android and your Chrome desktop browser. The Playerline Network is a content discovery platform, news aggregator and community-driven prediction platform where users can make predictions on player performance, follow news on their favorite players, and get instant real-time updates on the news that matters most to them.

RotoViz.com

The team at RotoViz delivers high quality, statistically-driven fantasy analysis. With an analytic focus, some of the best stats tools in the industry, and plenty of dynasty material, this is one of the best fantasy football websites you will find to help you build your dynasty and redraft teams.

NumberFire

While NumberFire is not strictly speaking a fantasy site – they position themselves as “next generation sports analytics platform” – they do provide a solid some very solid, analytics driven fantasy content. Covering the NFL, NBA, MLB and more, with a range of free and premium tools, projections and services, numberfire is a site you should have on your list of regular visits.

FootballGuys

One of the largest, non-major media outlet, best fantasy football sites around. They provide year round information and analysis. So much in-season content it’s almost overwhelming. Lots of good writers and some great tools as well, football guys offers mostly free content during the off-season but goes mostly subscription in-season. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter, it’s an excellent way to stay on top of fantasy football news.

Rotoworld

Another one of the largest fantasy sites around. They deal with way more than just fantasy football, but their fantasy football content is among the best. Their daily news feed and player profiles can’t be beat. Be sure to check out their Rotoworld App for iPhone and Android.

Rotowire

Also a large fantasy site with tons of good content. Mostly subscription, covering a lot of sports, worth checking out. They also have a very good football news ticker.

The Fake Football

Fake Football provides weekly rankings and articles which are targeted towards all formats. More of a DFS focus now but still a valuable resource for fans of all fantasy football formats.

Fantasy Sharks

Another one of the most respected sites in the fantasy industry, their recently redesigned site is a huge improvement over the old design. Fantasy Sharks offers a wide range of fantasy football content; Draft and lineup tools, projections, rankings, and an active message board called the Shark Tank. They also produce a daily newsletter that is well worth signing up for.

FootballDiehards.com

One of the best, most established fantasy resources you’ll find. The guys at footballdiehards not only bring you great content all year long, but they produce some of the best fantasy football magazines on the shelves. Cheatsheets, Rankings and an award winning Draft Kit & FlashUpdate which offers their subscribers intense, up-to-date, Fantasy-specific news and intelligence.

Gridiron Experts

Gridiron Experts is a fantasy football advisory website with analysts providing content and advice to help you win your fantasy league. Nearly all their fantasy football experts have over 15+ years of experience in drafting and fantasy strategy. Gridiron Experts uses an equal balance of statistical data and fantasy football rankings throughout the year.

FFCouchCoach

While not specifically a dynasty site, FFCC offers quite a bit of dynasty oriented content. I have some design issues with the site itself, but the content is worth a visit, despite the goat.

Fantasy Football Analytics

Fantasy Football Analytics is a website for statistical analysis in fantasy football. It is a community for people who want to improve their performance in fantasy football using stats, and learn advanced statistical analysis approaches. It’s pretty heady stuff, but quite cool.

SleeperU

Hardcore Fantasy Football Mock Drafts, Rankings, Trade Calculators and Sleepers. Smitty has been doing this stuff longer than most have been playing fantasy football. His predictions and analysis are always bold, fresh and will help power your teams to success.

FFToolbox/Scout

Customized cheat sheets, dynasty rankings, advice, articles aimed at redraft as well as keeper & dynasty. Offering a ton of great tools and free content, this site is one of the oldest and most respected fantasy resources around.

Draft Sharks

The DraftSharks have been around since 1999. They feature a slick website, some really great tools, and a lot of off-season and in-season content.

WalterFootball

The site may not be much to look at, but Walter Cherepinsky (@WalterFootball) has been cranking out some great fantasy football content for probably longer than you’ve been playing fantasy football. Definitely a redraft focus but with a ton of rankings, mock drafts, articles and useful fantasy insights, this hot mess of a no-nonsense old school site is well worth a visit.

FFToday

FFToday provides some terrific draft and lineup tools, as well as rankings, analysis and articles on all styles and formats of fantasy leagues. Sign up for a free membership to get customized player advice. Another one of the most established and respected sites around.

The Huddle

The Huddle has been a leader in the Fantasy Football market since 1997, and they continue to be one of the premier fantasy advice and analysis sites around. Mostly pay content, some free, very solid IDP, Keeper and redraft content.

Pro Football Reference

If you like to do any research on NFL player stats, this is the site for you. A comprehensive resource for NFL player performance data, completely free and pretty awesome. Also a college football reference version as well!

Pro Football Focus

PFF provides both regular NFL analysis as well as Fantasy analysis. Lots of content, both redraft and dynasty/keeper articles, with some terrific writers and great insights. They offer player grades and a fantasy package that includes a fantasy draft guide, tools, and articles to help you do your own research.

Pro Football Talk (PFT)

A terrific place to get breaking news and opinion on recent NFL activity. Florio and crew are edgy and often unconventional.

FantasyKnuckleheads.com

Fantasy Football Rankings, News, Sleepers, Draft guides, etc. You name it, they publish it, 365 days a year.

IDP Guru

Ryan puts a lot of work into analyzing IDP’s, and only IDP’s. Some really insightful and valuable analysis on the defensive side of things. If you are in an IDP league, this site should be required reading.

FakePigskin

In-depth coverage and analysis of stats, players, rankings and news throughout the fantasy industry. Exclusive articles, podcasts, predictions and rankings all year round.

Fantasy Football Calculator

An excellent resource for mock drafts and reviewing ADP data generated by those mock drafts. They also offer various tools to help you with your draft.

Sleeperbot

Sleeperbot is truly unique. It’s first and foremost a mobile app for sharing fantasy football breaking news and discussion. But it’s also a website. And it has a new league hosting service built into the app. It’s slick, easy to use and provides access to a wide range of informational delivery channels. Download the app from your app store or check them out online.

Fantasy football Tools & Calculators

Dynasty Trade Calculator

The Dynasty Trade Calculator infuses value with picks and players to provide a quantitative way to evaluate dynasty trades. DTC also offers articles, rankings and a great podcast.

DynastyFF Tools

This terrific resource started out as a free spreadsheet in Reddit DynastyFF community and was eventually built into a free web app. It’s now grown into a slick, beautiful set of very helpful, completely free web applications.

Fantasy Football Calculator

Quite likely the best mock drafting tool out there. Slick interface, very easy to use, always lost of mocks to join in on. Free version and paid version with more options.

FFStatistics

A one-stop-shop for fantasy football data and statistics. A ton of sortable data for all of your your fantasy football data research needs.

Other Recommended Dynasty Fantasy Football Sites

Dynasty Nerds

A completely free dynasty site providing some quality dynasty articles, rankings and insight.

Dynasty Happy Hour

With a terrific podcast complemented by articles, rankings and more, DHH is a worthy stop for any dynasty fantasy football fan.

FFDynasty260

A dynasty focused site offering resources for dynasty, IDP, DFS and superflex leagues.

Dynasty101

A dynasty focused site offering articles, rankings, a podcast and a trade calculator.

DynastyFootballFan

The website & blog of former DLF writer Ken Clein has grown recently to include regular articles, premium content, rankings and more.

Reddit DynastyFF

Not exactly another site, this reddit community is an excellent resource for anyone looking to connect with other people who love to discuss dynasty.

Rookie & Draft Analysis Sites

Draft Breakdown

DraftBreakdown.com is the leader in educational resource materials for the NFL Draft. Their mission is to provide the NFL Draft analyst and fan with the content necessary to be informed about the upcoming class of football prospects. Their videos provide an invaluable resource for those who are looking to refine their understanding of future dynasty prospects.

DraftCountdown

Scott wright’s DraftCountdown.com is a site which should be on your list of essential resources, especially prior to the NFL draft each year. They provide top-notch analysis and objectivity when it comes to evaluating rookie talent and draft expectations.

OurLads.com

Excellent, completely free NFL draft analysis site. Very intensely focused on the draft and free agent prospects. Good off-season content and analysis. Another great site for the dynasty coach.

Football’s Future

Providing solid, in-depth NFL Rookie Draft analysis, this is one of the best free news sites you’ll find. Good evaluation of up and coming talent – a perfect tool for the serious dynasty league coach.

Site Directory / Portal Sites

Fantasy Rundown

Goose keeps things cooking, serving up a daily serving of links to the best fantasy sources on the internet..

Fantasy News Network

The very best fantasy and NFL news feeds and articles from across the web, all brought together into one location. Also an interactive directory of fantasy and NFL websites.

Fantasy Football Central

A Google community for fantasy football. You’ll find links to a variety of resources. A little chaotic at times but still an interesting resource.

Some Terrific Fantasy Football Great Blogs

Matt Waldman’s RSP

Matt Waldman’s annual Rookie Scouting Portfolio is a tremendous resource, usually released around the time of the NFL draft. For the remainder of the year, we can enjoy Matt’s insight on his blog. His analysis is reasoned, thorough and enlightening.

DavidGonos.com

David has been writing in the fantasy industry for a very long time, for numerous media outlets. He brings an experienced and sometimes humorous insight to fantasy football, baseball, and a few other topics as well. You won’t regret a visit here.

Dynasty-Friendly League Commissioner Services

My Fantasy League

If you are looking for the best league host experience for traditional dynasty leagues, then look no further than My Fantasy League (MFL). They offer the most options of any league host for configuring and customizing your league, and provide the best customer service and support in the industry. In a recent poll of our readers, 80% indicated they host their dynasty leagues on MFL. It’s hard to beat that type of recommendation and support.

Reality Sports Online

If you are looking to elevate your game to the next level, and enter into a more intense and realistic team management experience, then you need to check out Reality Sports Online. RSO offers a truly unique dynasty league experience. It’s a realistic and engaging online general manager experience, simulating the front office operations of a professional sports franchise through a powerful and sophisticated platform.

FleaFlicker

If you are looking for a completely free league host that supports dynasty leagues, FleaFlicker is a terrific choice. This free league hosting service has grown in popularity in recent years, and offers customized league rules, live scoring, and extensive support for keeper & dynasty leagues. You can trade future draft picks up to three years in advance, select as many keepers as you’d like, and create trades with as many owners as you want in the league — a true dynasty GM experience. Not bad for a completely free service!

ESPN

They offer both free and pay leagues. Nice interface, lots of custom features. Both pay and free leagues offer live scoring, a great league smack/chat room, and other nice extras.

Dynasty Sports Empire

Are you looking to join a dynasty league? Look no further! DSE offers some of the most dynamic Dynasty Leagues on the planet. If you are looking to join a league comprised of other hard-core, dedicated coaches, then DSE should be your first stop. As they say, “We aim to put all other formats to shame. Join the fight today!”

FanDuel

Yes, this is not a dynasty host. And in full disclosure, yes we do have a partnership with FanDuel. But we would be linking to them regardless. Daily fantasy really is a perfect complement to the dynasty format. If you haven’t tried it yet, you really should. It’s blast, there’s no long term commitment, and you could just win some cash along the way. And if you open a new FanDuel account through DLF, not only will you get your initial deposit doubled, but you will also receive a free one year DLF premium subscription. So there’s that.

Fanball

Rising from the ashes, this once great site has returned to the fantasy landscape. In their new incarnation they will be focusing more on DFS, offering a unique experience and opportunity to play against similarly experienced daily fantasy football players.

Other Fantasy Football Related Services

Armchair Analysis.com

Armchair Analysis is the exclusive provider of our player and seasonal statistics. They offer NFL stats and metrics that are both comprehensive and accurate. And extremely affordable. If you are looking for a stats provider for your site or service, we highly recommend Armchair Analysis.com.

MFL Addons

If you have your league on MyFantasyLeague then you should take advantage of it’s extensive customization options. MFLAddons provides custom templates and graphics for your MFL league. With options for all budgets, and a variety of really cool designs, you’ll want to check out MFL Addons to pimp your MFL ride!

DAGrafixDesigns

A source specifically designed to afford you the absolute best in Graphics and MFL template css designs, to compliment your MyFantasyLeague website since 2005. They specialized in custom designs and all the latest coding technology on the web.

LeagueSafe

If you are tired of dealing with the hassle of collecting and managing league funds, you need to give LeagueSafe a look. They are the industry leading resource for securely managing league funds and ensuring payout to all league members. An excellent service for any fantasy football league with prize pools.

Fantasy Football T-Shirts

Mike Rigz, Owner of Gridiron Experts and Fantasy Football T-Shirts, wanted to build something more than just a shop for swag. As a long time Fantasy Football junkie, Mike knew there needed to be a stylish clothing line for men and women that catered to the diehard fanbase. The goal was to create a cool clothing line that all Fantasy Football fans could where, any day of the week.

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