Fantasy sports articles written by Kevin Payne
June 12, 2013
The Daily Duel: Rocking the Road
Surprisingly better numbers on the road than at home have brought down the price on Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario.
June 5, 2013
The Daily Duel: The Key Cog
After a couple of down years, Chris Coghlan is starting to flash value in daily formats.
June 3, 2013
Payne's Perspective: Offseason Observations
Kevin Payne Takes an Early-June Look Around the League
May 29, 2013
The Daily Duel: Risky Rickie
Rickie Weeks and Ian Desmond are two low-priced middle infielders Kevin Payne is targeting in FanDuel contests.
May 22, 2013
The Daily Duel: Bruce Almighty
Jay Bruce has finally broken out of his early-season slump. Kevin Payne examines Bruce and other solid values to plug into your FanDuel lineups.
May 15, 2013
The Daily Duel: The Butler Did It
Billy Butler and Mitch Moreland are highlighted as Kevin Payne takes a look at players to target in FanDuel's daily contests.
May 8, 2013
The Daily Duel: Desert Gold Mine
Kevin Payne takes a look at the southpaw-smashing Paul Goldschmidt and other daily discounts.
May 1, 2013
The Daily Duel: Raburn On Fire
Ryan Raburn is mashing in Cleveland, making him a solid play in FanDuel's daily games.
April 24, 2013
The Daily Duel: Kemp On Clearance
Matt Kemp and Buster Posey lead the pack of star players who are currently coming in at discounted prices on FanDuel.
April 17, 2013
The Daily Duel: Daily League Discounts
Kevin Payne explores this week's values on FanDuel, including Arizona's Miguel Montero and Placido Polanco's unexpected role as the Marlins cleanup hitter.
April 10, 2013
The Daily Duel: Bargain Bin
Kevin Payne takes a look at some of the Bargain Bin options on FanDuel.com, including young backstops Evan Gattis and Jesus Montero.
April 3, 2013
The Daily Duel: Early-Season Values
Kevin Payne dives in to early-season values and shares his cardinal rules for selecting a successful lineup on FanDuel.com.
February 5, 2013
Payne's Perspective: Super Bowl Reactions
The Har-Bowl became the Har-Bust for brother Jim who did not coach a good game on the world's biggest stage.
January 29, 2013
Payne's Perspective: Super Bowl Props
Beyonce never goes anywhere without Jay-Z, right? Here's where to put your money for Super Bowl Sunday.
January 22, 2013
Payne's Perspective: How They Got Here
Frank Gore and the rushing game will be key for the 49ers in the Super Bowl against the Ravens.
January 17, 2013
Four-Down Duel: Beware the High-Priced Running Back
Kevin Payne decides to pass on high-priced running backs like Frank Gore and Ray Rice to build an elite group of receiving threats.
January 15, 2013
Payne's Perspective: Is there Value in the ATL?
Finally, an exciting playoff weekend. Now it's on to the conference title games where the Falcons might make for a crafty pick.
January 10, 2013
Four-Down Duel: Target Moreno
Knowshon Moreno and Stevan Ridley are two running backs on the cheap to target this weekend.
January 7, 2013
Payne's Perspective: Playoff Beast Mode
Marshawn Lynch was in Beast Mode against the Redskins on Sunday in a game that saved a rather boring wild-card weekend.
January 3, 2013
Four-Down Duel: Ride the Ravens
Ravens Joe Flacco and Dennis Pitta both come at discounted salaries for Wild Card Weekend
December 27, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Super Chargers?
Philip Rivers and the Chargers defense look to take advantage of the lowly Raiders in Week 17.
December 25, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Gambling in Week 17
Week 17 can be a crapshoot, but those in the gambling mood might consider rolling the dice on Clyde Gates. Yes, Clyde Gates.
December 20, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Witten in the Stars
A matchup against the Saints leaky pass defense makes Witten the top tight end to target on FanDuel this week.
December 18, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Sammy in St. Louis
There is more to Sam Bradford's recommendation this week than a stellar Week 15 performance.
December 13, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Pearly Gates?
Can Antonio Gates shake off a season-long slump and provide value this weekend? Kevin Payne thinks so.
December 11, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Waiver Wire Offers Playoff Help
Rod Streater is coming off two solid performances and is clearly peaking at the right time for fantasy owners.
December 6, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Green Means Go
The Packers Alex Green is on discount for owners looking to cash in on FanDuel in Week 14.
December 4, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Scheffler's Ready to Roar
Detroit's receiving options in flux, Tony Scheffler figures to see more targets in the Lions offense.
November 29, 2012
Four-Down Duel: What Can the Browns' RB Do For You?
Browns' workhorse Trent Richardson looks to run all over the Raiders this weekend.
November 27, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Rodgers Gets His Wings
Jacquizz Rodgers is seeing more work for the Falcons, and in critical times too, making him a waiver-wire target this week.
November 22, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Thanksgiving Day Values
Niners' Colin Kaepernick offers great value with against the Saints this weekend.
November 20, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Replacing Gronk
With Rob Gronkowski out, Visanthe Shiancoe becomes a viable option - and big red-zone target - for the Patriots, and fantasy owners.
November 15, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Spiller Unbound
Despite a hefty price tag, Buffalo's C.J. Spiller is a great play this week with Fred Jackson on the shelf
November 13, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Time for Backups to Rise Up
Quarterback injuries were the story of Week 10, Who do you turn to in Week 11 if your QB is down and out?
November 8, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Titan Killer?
A matchup against the Titans' hapless pass defense makes Ryan Tannehill a strong play in Fanduel contests for Week 10.
November 6, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Oakland Backfield in Flux
Mike Goodson could be all smiles this week if his ankle injury turns out less severe than teammate Darren McFadden's.
October 30, 2012
Payne's Perspective: He's No Fluke
Santana Moss is proving to be RGIII's favorite, and most trusted, receiver in Washington.
October 25, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Rocky Mountain High
Kevin Payne takes a look at the Week 8 value plays on FanDuel, including the Denver tandem of Peyton Manning and Eric Decker.
October 23, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Don't Bury this Bear
Jay Cutler likely was dropped in some leagues earlier this season, but he has too much value to be on the waiver wire.
October 18, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Greener Pastures Ahead
Felix Jones and Alex Green are two running backs to target in FanDuel Weekly Leagues.
October 16, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Freeman to the Rescue?
Week 7 is a bye-week killer, but Josh Freeman could provide fantasy salvation.
October 11, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Weeden Out the Discounts
Brandon Weeden and Brady Quinn offer surprising value this week. Plus, Rotowire/FanDuel $500 contest offer.
October 9, 2012
Payne's Perspective: RB Options not in the Cards
Ryan Williams' season-ending shoulder injury has opened a hole in the Arizona backfield that seemingly no one wants to fill.
October 4, 2012
Four-Down Duel: A New Quarterback to Ponder
Kevin Payne takes a look at the value plays on FanDuel heading into Week 5 action. Plus, Rotowire/FanDuel $500 contest offer.
October 2, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Players to Target Week 5
Andre Roberts has flown under the radar, but he's thriving playing opposite Larry Fitzgerald.
September 27, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Scouring the Desert
Ryan Williams and the Cardinals surprising defense among hidden gems in the desert. Plus, Rotowire/FanDuel Freeroll offer.
September 25, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Lions Savor View From Hill
Shaun Hill's exploits in relief of Matthew Stafford earned him the highest passer rating of the week and a potential waiver claim should Stafford miss time.
September 20, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Ramses the Great?
Kenny Britt, Rames Barden and Jon Baldwin lead pack of discounted wideouts. Plus, Rotowire/FanDuel Freeroll offer.
September 18, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Bradford Measures Up
In his third year, Rams quarterback Sam Bradford is turning himself into a viable weekly fantasy starter.
September 13, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Cutler over Rodgers?
Kevin Payne takes a look at discounted players on FanDuel heading into Week 2. Plus, Rotowire/FanDuel Freeroll offer.
September 6, 2012
Four-Down Duel: Double Down On Decker
Decker, Locker, Wilson and Ridley on discount for Week 1 matchups. Plus, Rotowire/FanDuel Freeroll offer
August 30, 2012
The Daily Duel: The Price is Wright
David Wright amongst many first-half studs who are currently on clearance rack. Plus, Rotowire/FanDuel Freeroll offer
August 12, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Payne's Peculiar Predictions
Bold Predictions From The Keyboard of Kevin Payne
July 15, 2012
Payne's Perspective: The Rookie Running Backs
Robert Turbin is a dark horse rookie running back.
July 1, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Potential 2012 Fantasy Busts
Beanie Wells is on Kevin Payne's list of players to devalue.
June 24, 2012
Payne's Perspectives: 2012 Sleepers
Sidney Rice and Robert Meachem headline wide receiver sleepers according to Kevin Payne.
April 18, 2012
Category Strategy: Next Season's Radar
Could Avery Bradley break up the Big Three in Boston? Find out what other undervalued players should be on your radar for next season's drafts.
April 11, 2012
Category Strategy: When Stars Go AWOL
With Dwight Howard, and other top fantasy players, in and out of the lineup during the most critical time of the season, who can you turn to in the fantasy playoffs? Find out here.
April 8, 2012
NFL Offseason Watch: Payne's Perspective
Discussing Eli's Top Weapons on Offense
April 1, 2012
NFL Offseason Watch: Payne's Perspective
Raiders and 49ers Add RB Depth
March 28, 2012
Category Strategy: Moving Up the Charts
How soon should you draft Kyrie Irving next season? Where does he rank among point guards?
March 22, 2012
The Daily Duel: Daily Fantasy Sports 101
Payne Tackles Daily Fantasy Sports
March 21, 2012
Category Strategy: Good News, Bad News
Derrick Favors finds himself in a good news/bad news situation in Utah.
March 14, 2012
Category Strategy: The Brandon Bandwagon
Is Brandon Jennings' round-about path finally leading to prominence? Is it time to jump on the Brandon Bandwagon?
March 11, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Manning On The Move
Peyton Manning has met with several teams in the last few days. Get caught up on his situation and the rest of the action around the league.
March 7, 2012
Category Strategy: This Bobcat is Ready to Pounce
If Boris Diaw leaves town, Bismack Biyombo should get plenty of minutes the rest of the season. Check out which other players should be on your fantasy radar.
February 29, 2012
Category Strategy: Carmelo's Missed Opportunity
Knicks fans could not have been too happy seeing Carmelo Anthony in the All-Star Game considering his injury woes this season.
February 22, 2012
Category Strategy: Parker's Paying Off
Tony Parker is enjoying a stellar February for the Spurs.
February 15, 2012
Category Strategy: 3-Pointer Help on the Way
Sharpshooter J.R. Smith should make his way stateside soon enough as his soon-to-be former Chinese team is out of the playoff picture.
February 8, 2012
2012 Rays Preview: Rays 2012: Encore to an Improbable Run
The Rays' run to the playoffs last year has their fans excited about their 2012 outlook.
February 8, 2012
Category Strategy: Injuries Create Opportunities
Bismack Biyombo is the youngest player in the NBA, but he should get plenty of playing time thanks to the injury situation in Charlotte.
February 1, 2012
Category Strategy: All's Rosey in Chicago
Does Derrick Rose make the Bulls the best team in the Eastern Conference?
January 26, 2012
Category Strategy: On the Radar Now
Andre Iguodala has the 76ers in an unfamiliar spot - first place in the Atlantic Division.
January 18, 2012
Category Strategy: Redick's Magic Act
J.J. Redick has played well in place of the injured Jason Richardson and could keep the starting job.
January 11, 2012
Category Strategy: Bynum's Breakout Season
The season is young, but Andrew Bynum is off to a great start for the Lakers.
September 25, 2011
MLB Barometer: Reviewing Payne's Picks, Pans
Justin Masterson's strong finish last year carried over to 2011.
September 18, 2011
MLB Barometer: Be Wary of September Sits
Ryan Howard is among the veterans that could sit out multiple games over the last 10 days to get healthy for the playoffs.
September 11, 2011
MLB Barometer: Weeks' Week
Rickie Weeks is back in the starting lineup for the Brewers.
September 4, 2011
MLB Barometer: Beard Not Feared
Brian Wilson might not return this season.
August 21, 2011
MLB Barometer: Nobody (Messes) With the Jesus
Jesus Guzman is tearing it up for the Padres at first base.
August 14, 2011
MLB Barometer: Shut Down Warning
Young pitchers like Michael Pineda could get shut down early as their innings totals rise.
August 7, 2011
MLB Barometer: Hip To Have Kipnis
Jason Kipnis has thrived upon getting the full-time second base job for the Tribe.
July 31, 2011
MLB Barometer: Reach the Bourgeois
Michael Bourn ran off to Atlanta, leaving behind in Houston one of the best free agent options for the rest of the season.
July 24, 2011
MLB Barometer: Bargain Bin Maybin
Cameron Maybin is really finding his way with the Padres, at least on the road.
July 10, 2011
MLB Barometer: E5 On the Rise
Edwin Encarnacion has come alive in the last few weeks.
July 3, 2011
MLB Barometer: Albatross!
Vernon Wells' contract remains terrible, but at least he's raised his game in the last month since returning from the DL.
June 26, 2011
MLB Barometer: Backed Into a Corner
The news on Roy Oswalt's back doesn't sound encouraging.
June 12, 2011
MLB Barometer: Slip-Sliding Away
Did Brett Anderson's reliance on the slider create his current elbow problems?
June 5, 2011
MLB Barometer: Selling Off Soriano
RotoWire's Kevin Payne intends to sell Soriano from his teams once he returns from the DL.
May 29, 2011
MLB Barometer: Blocking the Plate
Kevin Payne weighs in on the concept of blocking the plate in the wake of Buster Posey's injuries.
May 22, 2011
MLB Barometer: Stanton's Scary Power
Mike Stanton is on a power heater for the Marlins.
May 15, 2011
MLB Barometer: Yo Adrian!
If you're drafting today, where would Adrian Gonzalez go?
May 8, 2011
MLB Barometer: Thumbs Up
Carlos Pena is finally starting to hit for power after a thumb injury derailed him in April.
May 1, 2011
MLB Barometer: Too Late to Buy Low
Carlos Santana has homered in each of the last three games.
April 24, 2011
MLB Barometer: Tattooing the Ball
Ryan Roberts has gotten extra playing time at third base for the Diamondbacks and has thrived.
April 17, 2011
MLB Barometer: Changes In Minnesota
The Twins are off to a bad start - Joe Mauer is on the DL, and Joe Nathan just lost his closing job to Matt Capps after blowing the save Saturday against the Rays.
April 10, 2011
MLB Barometer: Job in Jeopardy?
Ryan Franklin suffered his third blown save Saturday night. Is his job in jeopardy?
April 3, 2011
MLB Barometer: Tough Day At the Jake
Did this Fausto Carmona pitch get tagged as badly as his Opening Day offerings against the White Sox?
March 30, 2011
Category Strategy: The All-UTR Bust Team
Another knee surgery ruined Greg Oden's season and put his future in doubt.
March 23, 2011
Category Strategy: Prediction Hits and Misses
Blake Griffin is on his way to winning Rookie of the Year, but how high should he be ranked heading into next season?
March 20, 2011
MLB Barometer: Question Marks on Closers
Can Joe Nathan bounce all the way back from his elbow surgery?
March 13, 2011
MLB Barometer: Silva Sliding in Spring
Carlos Silva appears to be losing a job battle for the Cubs' fifth starter slot.
March 6, 2011
MLB Barometer: Healthy Kinsler
Ian Kinsler looks fully healed this spring and is tearing it up so far.
March 2, 2011
Category Strategy: Rating the Rookies
Blake Griffin might be the NBA's best rookie, but is he the fantasy Rookie of the Year?
February 27, 2011
MLB Barometer: Early Movers
Joel Hanrahan was named the Pirates' closer at the start of spring training.
February 23, 2011
Category Strategy: Deadline Decisions
Is the Carmelo Anthony trade really such a good deal for New York?
February 16, 2011
Category Strategy: Redd Gets the Green Light
Michael Redd is set to return to the Bucks. When healthy, he's provided solid percentages for a shooting guard and can light it up from beyond the arc.
February 13, 2011
MLB Barometer: A First Look At Changing Values
Do the advanced metrics accurately suggest that Justin Masterson is about to take off?
February 11, 2011
MLB Team Previews: 2011 Rays Preview
Evan Longoria remains, but a number of other key Rays have left.
February 9, 2011
Category Strategy: Three-Point Darkhorse
Shooting against bigger names in the three-point contest, Daniel Gibson is flying under the radar.
January 19, 2011
Category Strategy: What's Rose Worth?
Derrick Rose has increased his fantasy value with improved his
January 12, 2011
Category Strategy: Celtics' Struggles
The Celtics are on a slide with Kevin Garnett sidelined, which is not surprising.
December 29, 2010
Category Strategy: Time to Gamble on Lewis
Rashard Lewis is in a much better fantasy situation in Washington than he was in Orlando, and now's the time to make a move for him.
August 15, 2010
MLB Barometer: Panda Watch!
Has Pablo Sandoval's poor showing this season been the result of a changing skill set, or just plain bad luck?
