Introduction to Thrive Fantasy
What Is ThriveFantasy
With the start of the NFL and fantasy football season right around the corner, it’s time to get reacquainted with ThriveFantasy! If you are already on ThriveFantasy, great! For members of the #FAmily that have yet to sign up over at ThriveFantasy, I have some exciting information to share! We have a unique opportunity for you to get an instant match when you deposit and create an account on ThriveFantasy! Plus, each week throughout the season, I’ll be writing up an article with my favorite player props and lines for your entries on ThriveFantasy!
ThriveFantasy focuses solely on top-tier athletes while streamlining the drafting process. They have created a unique DFS experience that gives the casual sports and Esports fan an opportunity to compete and succeed at a high level. Don’t get me wrong, I love searching for the value plays of the week on sites like DraftKings or FanDuel, and finding that cheap wide receiver who is poised to return 3x value! However, ThriveFantasy lets you pick amongst the game’s best every single week.
How To Play ThriveFantasy
How does it work exactly? Is it just picking player props? That’s only half the battle. Each over/under option comes with point values and that’s where your score is determined, assuming you get it right of course.
Looking at some of the player props above, let’s look at Lamar Jackson’s line of 2.5 passing touchdowns. The first part is do you believe that he’ll eclipse that mark? If so, you would take the over, and if he throws for three or more touchdowns, you get it correct, and add 130 points to your total. There are 20 available props to choose from, so not only do you have to get the pick right and account for the accompanied point totals, but you also need to strategize your best 10 picks and what your possible point output will be. ThriveFantasy is so much more than just getting player props right.
For a more in-depth explanation of ThriveFantasy, check out there “How to Play” video below:
Each week throughout the season, I’ll be writing an article highlighting the slate of props for the week! Let’s thrive over at ThriveFantasy this NFL season! Click here to sign up today!
Player News
Dolphins signed No. 13 overall pick DT Kenneth Grant to a four-year contract.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Grant will sign his contract today. The former Michigan defensive tackle is expected to fill a major void left by Christian Wilkins, who left for the Raiders in the 2024 offseason. Grant totaled 32 tackles, three sacks, and seven TFLs in his final season at Michigan and excelled at stopping the run while also generating 27 pressures in his final season, per PFF.
Beat reporter John Hendrix reports that free agent WR Donovan Peoples-Jones is among the 16 players that the Saints will host for their rookie minicamp.
Peoples-Jones last played regular season snaps with the Lions back in 2023, when he caught 13-of-24 targets for 155 yards. He is highly unlikely to return to fantasy relevance at this point but could perhaps sign on as a special teams contributor.
Titans signed fourth-round pick WR Elic Ayomanor to a four-year contract.
Ayomanor will now begin learning behind Calvin Ridley. Although Ayomanor is unlikely to find a meaningful role in year one, dynasty managers should note his status as training camp gets underway this summer. The former Stanford receiver flashed big-play ability in his two college seasons.
Buccaneers signed seventh-round pick WR Tez Johnson to a four-year contract.
Johnson will serve as a rotational deep-threat option for Baker Mayfield. His thin frame (5'10/154) simply does not lend itself to the repeated hits one incurs in a full-time role. Johnson did earn 100-plus targets in his two seasons at Oregon, though. His big-play style make him a better fit in best ball for now, pending any major on-field breakthroughs.
Giants waived DT Casey Rogers.
Rogers was a 2024 undrafted free agent and logged 33 defensive snaps for the Giants in his rookie season. He is credited with zero tackles and/or sacks. He may find his way onto another roster as a practice squad option.
Vikings signed third-round pick WR Tai Felton to a four-year contract.
Felton is quietly in play to challenge Vikings No. 3 WR Jalen Nailor in training camp. Nailor (5'11/190) caught 28-of-42 targets for 414 yards and six touchdowns in his first season as a starter last year, with the latter category buoying his fantasy productivity. Felton (6'1/183), meanwhile, caught 96-of-143 targets for 1,119 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 2.32 yards per route run in his final college season. Fantasy managers should monitor Felton’s training camp reports this summer, as he could have a matchup-based WR5 role if everything falls into place.