Establish the Edge Fantasy Football Leone's Guide to DFS Tilt
Sep 16, 2025
Mike Leone shares his personal struggles with reviewing a rough week in Daily Fantasy Sports. He discusses the emotional rollercoaster players face, particularly the frustration of 'tilting' after disappointing outcomes. Leone emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and offers strategies to manage emotional turmoil. By focusing on what can be controlled, he provides insights to help players navigate the highs and lows of DFS while fostering a healthier approach to competition.
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Late Swap After Being Set
- Mike Leone built three mostly final lineups Saturday and only made one late swap Sunday morning.
- He relaxed unusually early and even worked out because lineups felt settled until that single change.
Injury And A Late Surge
- Joe Burrow got injured and wrecked his Thunderdome double stack's chances.
- Later Jonathan Taylor exploded and passed Mike's 3K team, turning a potential win into a smaller payout.
Perception Trumps Objective Results
- Mike realized he had one of his best fantasy days yet despite fixating on one negative decision.
- The order and framing of events changed his emotional reaction more than the objective result.