-
1 week ago | 
mikewoellert.substack.com | Mike Woellert
It’s easy to identify and draft the IDPs who had the high draft capital. What about those undrafted free agents? These are the guys who should have been drafted, but for whatever reason, either fell off draft boards or they came up short on draft grades. As key as the pre-draft process of player evaluation, the post-draft evaluation can be just as important, to make sure some players don’t fall through the cracks.
-
1 week ago | 
mikewoellert.substack.com | Mike Woellert
“Day 3 linebackers don’t matter.” That’s the reflex Twitter take every April, yet history keeps producing counter‑examples—think Foyesade Oluokun (180th overall) or Frankie Luvu (UDFA). Notre Dame’s Jack Kiser, snagged by Jacksonville at pick 107, enters a depth chart where the LB3 spot is a cracked door begging to be kicked in. Let’s separate noise from upside and map his true IDP value. This Substack is reader-supported.
-
2 weeks ago | 
mikewoellert.substack.com | Mike Woellert
One name that you’ll see conspicuous by his absence—Travis Hunter. I figure he’s going to be primarily a WR. I’m not sure how many leagues will actually count his IDP stats, outside of IDP leagues. With standard fantasy leagues still being the majority, I’m keeping him off my ranks. I know what the next question is going to be:“Mike, if you were to rank him, where would you have him?”If I were to rank/tier him, I’d have him in Tier 2, probably as my #2 IDP.
-
2 weeks ago | 
mikewoellert.substack.com | Mike Woellert
Welcome back to another round of IDP Winners and Losers—where we dive into the NFC winners and losers! The NFL drafts has created some domino effects and elevated some IDP talents while sending others spiraling downward. In this installment, I've spotlighted players who've solidified their roles as well as those who've had their fantasy outlook dimmed by draft-day surprises and crowded depth charts. This Substack is reader-supported.
-
2 weeks ago | 
theidpshow.com | Mike Woellert
Success during draft season starts with season-long projections. With that in mind, I’m back for another year providing my IDP projections as part of The IDP Show Draft Kit. Below, you’ll find the expected output for DL, LB, and DB (I’ve also included true position designations). Same as 2024, I’ve used Big 3 Scoring to calculate points, but as you’ll see below, you can customize these to fit your scoring. The only categories I don’t project are sack yards, defensive TDs, and safeties.
-
2 weeks ago | 
theidpshow.com | Mike Woellert
It’s time to get ahead of your leaguemates and identify those defensive players primed to explode in 2025. While everyone else is sorting by last year’s top performers, this article will help you target the next wave of IDP stars as they hit their ceiling. Let’s break down the breakouts—those defensive playmakers poised for monster seasons—that will have everyone else wondering how you knew. ADP: LB8Edgerrin Cooper’s rookie year was a sign of things to come.
-
2 weeks ago | 
theidpshow.com | Mike Woellert
Every year, as the waves of free agency die down and the NFL Draft passes by, certain IDPs slowly slide down draft boards. For whatever reason, the market isn’t into them… although they should be. This is the recipe for a draft sleeper—someone with a solid floor, intriguing upside, and less bust potential than a fade. String enough of these players together on defense and your offense will be sick, as you’ll be able to take early swings on skill position players and scoop up IDP value late.
-
2 weeks ago | 
theidpshow.com | Mike Woellert
IDP fantasy football isn't just about finding the next breakout in your draft—it’s also about knowing who to avoid. We’ve all been burned by chasing the previous season’s stats only to watch our “sure thing” IDP get schemed out of tackles, lose snaps, or simply regress to the mean. The numbers don’t lie, but they can certainly mislead. Now, this article isn’t about being a hater. Every player in fantasy football can add value to a roster in the right context.
-
2 weeks ago | 
mikewoellert.substack.com | Mike Woellert
The NFL Draft is officially in the past and 2026 mocks are starting to come out (degenerates). The rookie hype pieces are all over the place, and every dynasty GM worth their Discord invite is either victory-lapping or rage-dropping fourth-stringers. For the rest of us, it’s “stock watch” season—time to sift through the rubble, spot the land-mine depth-chart moves, and lock in the unsexy vets who somehow refuse to die (looking at you, Cody Barton). This Substack is reader-supported.
-
3 weeks ago | 
mikewoellert.substack.com | Mike Woellert
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. Several defensive prospects found new homes across the league. Now that the dust has settled on Day 3, giving us a clear picture of which defensive rookies landed in ideal situations and which might face uphill battles in their professional careers. As IDP rookie drafts approach, understanding these landing spots becomes crucial for fantasy managers.
