Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz How To Take Home BIG MONEY in Postseason Fantasy Football | Talk Data to Me
Jan 8, 2026
In this discussion, Ian Hartitz, a seasoned fantasy football analyst, joins Dwain McFarland to decode postseason fantasy strategies for the Fantasy Life Shootout. They emphasize targeting teams expected to advance and offer tips for differentiation to avoid being predictable. The duo explores playoff simulation tools to inform roster decisions while diving into team matchups, including the strengths of the Texans and Rams. They also share insights on constructing high-variance rosters and making bold upset picks for a winning lineup.
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Prioritize Teams That Play More Games
- Concentrate picks on teams you expect to advance to maximize games played and cumulative points.
- Avoid picking many players from teams you think will play only one game unless you expect a huge outlier performance.
Differentiate Through Smart Contrarianism
- Use game theory: predict bracket outcomes and roster against public chalk to differentiate.
- Be contrarian selectively; don't make wild punts that ignore probability.
Don't Pick Players Facing Each Other Early
- Avoid pairing two players who play each other in round one to prevent losing both if one team loses.
- Plan your bracket so key players can accumulate multiple weeks of points.