Thomas Carelli

Joined: Jul 17, 2025

Thomas Carelli is a sportswriter based on Northern New Jersey. He is a massive New York Jets and Mets fan, but that is not where is sports fandom stops. He loves to watch and play golf, all things football, baseball, and much more. If he can watch it, he will. Thomas graduated from William Paterson University in 2018 with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management. He spent 4 years working at a local golf course, volunteered past PGA events, and spent some part-time experience with the New York Jets events team. His passions for sport runs deep and his articles show for it.

Jan 16, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) dribbles up court against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Trade Analysis

Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em

Jan 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) runs with the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em

Jan 14, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) looks on during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jan 17, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half in an NFC Divisional Round game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

DFS

Play DFS on FanDuel and/or DraftKings and win by using any of these elite players in the NFC Championship Single-Game Slate.

Dec 7, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) warms up prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

DFS

FanDuel and DraftKings both offer a single-game DFS slate for the AFC Conference Championship. I love some overlooked sleepers to guide us to victory.

Sep 26, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Team USA golfer Ben Griffin plays his shot from the third tee on the first day of competition for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

DFS

If you love playing Fantasy, or DFS Golf, be sure to target some of these more trustworthy golfers at PGA West in La Quinta, California.

Jan 19, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) drives to the basket past Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Trade Analysis

These NBA players appear to be peaking, making them prime sell-high candidates in Fantasy Basketball.

Jan 15, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dribbles in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

DFS

This five-game main slate provides for many profitable picks within both FanDuel and DraftKings DFS contests.

Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) reacts after a play during overtime of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

DFS

Injuries and depth chart changes make for these six sleepers to be of lucrative value in NFL Conference Championship DFS contests.

Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) warms up before the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em

The AFC Championship will take place with two teams evenly balanced on offense and defense. This is who you can use, or bench in Fantasy Football and DFS.

Nov 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) after the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Injuries

JK Dobbins is back at practice for the Broncos, but that does not mean that he will play in any productive form.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza (15) smiles as he celebrates after the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

NFL

Fernando Mendoza now enters the pre-draft process as the consensus projected #1 overall pick. How may he improve the Raiders if this becomes reality?

Jan 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Jordan Miller (22) dribbles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

DFS

When playing FanDuel and/or DraftKings DFS on January 20th, consider using any one of these (5) stars.

Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (27) scores a touchdown during the second half of an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

NFL

Woody Marks will be the early favorite to be the Texans RB1 in 2026, but the job will not be any sure thing leading into the offseason.

NFL

The Broncos, Patriots, Seahawks, and Rams all advance to the Conference Championship Round. These players improved their stock in the process.

Thomas Carelli

Joined: Jul 17, 2025

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DFS

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DFS

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DFS

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Trade Analysis

Fantasy Basketball Week 14 Sell-High Candidates: Kelly Oubre Jr. and 3 Others

DFS

Best NBA DFS Picks for January 21st Include Craig Porter Jr. and Jalen Duren

DFS

Jarrett Stidham, Marvin Mims Jr. and 4 More DFS Sleepers in Conference Championships

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em

Jarrett Stidham, Hunter Henry and Other Key Start 'Em, Sit 'Ems for Patriots-Broncos

Injuries

Broncos Remain Cautiously Optimistic in a JK Dobbins Playoff Return from Injury

Fantasy Football 2026: How Fernando Mendoza Can Improve the Las Vegas Raiders Offense

NBA DFS Picks for January 20th Feature Jordan Miller, Tyrese Maxey, Plus 3 Others

Fantasy Football 2026 Stock Watch: Woody Marks Hopes to Retain Job as RB1

Marvin Mims Jr. Among Under-the-Radar Fantasy Football Stars in the Divisional Round