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T he vast majority of the Dynasty Fantasy Football analysts I have come to know in my time in the industry prefer tiers to rankings. We believe they are more indicative of reality, as opposed to linear rankings,

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Ja'Marr Chase cemented his status as the fantasy WR1 by winning the receiver triple crown last year, while Justin Jefferson is looking to dethrone him with the help of J.J. McCarthy.

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Matthew Berry highlights his Superflex quarterback tiers for 2025 and shares how fantasy managers should approach each group depending on their overall draft strategy.

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Ashvir Singh Johal has made history as the first Sikh to manage a professional British football club following his appointment at Morecambe. At 30, he also became the youngest manager across the top five tiers of English football.