Expert Insights and Enhanced Tools for Fantasy Football Managers

USA TODAY Sports, part of USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE:TDAY), has launched USA TODAY Sports Fantasy, a new fantasy subscription platform that combines expert insights, advanced projections and decision-support tools to help fantasy managers make smarter roster and lineup decisions throughout the NFL season. Seamlessly integrated into the broader USA TODAY Sports ecosystem, the platform is designed for both casual and experienced fantasy players.

Available across web and mobile, USA TODAY Sports Fantasy delivers the insights and resources managers need to stay competitive every week of the football season. Subscribers gain access to a comprehensive suite of fantasy tools, including:

League Sync: Connect your league to receive personalized matchup odds, optimized lineup recommendations and waiver wire pickups tailored to your roster.
Rankings & Projections: Access expert rankings, advanced player projections and detailed statistical breakdowns to inform key roster decisions.
Start/Sit Recommendations: Compare multiple players side by side and receive data-driven guidance on the strongest lineup choices each week.
Waiver Wire Guidance: Identify the top available free agents with recommended Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB) bids, expert analysis and pickup advice.
USA TODAY Sports Expert Analysis and Reporting: Tap into the expertise of USA TODAY Sports’ journalists, columnists and fantasy analysts for insights, rankings and player evaluations all season long.

Additionally, all users can access fantasy football news, player updates, injury reports, transactions, stats, league leaders and team information through the new platform, creating a single destination for fantasy coverage and premium tools throughout the season.

"Our audience of 38 million sports fans turn to USA TODAY Sports for trusted coverage, expert insight and analysis," said Chris Thomas, Executive Editor of Sports, USA TODAY Network. "With USA TODAY Sports Fantasy, we’re bringing our expertise together with advanced projections and decision-making tools in one seamless experience, giving subscribers a competitive advantage and a smarter way to manage their teams. This new destination is an important first step in building a broader fantasy experience that will evolve to include the sports our fans want."

Existing subscribers to The Huddle will transition to the USA TODAY Sports Fantasy experience after the 2026-2027 football season and will also receive complimentary access to USA TODAY Sports Fantasy for the current season starting in October.

USA TODAY Sports Fantasy subscription* is a reduced ad experience that provides access to premium fantasy football tools, insights, rankings, and analysis designed to help fans make smarter decisions throughout the fantasy football season.

Subscribe to USA TODAY Sports Fantasy today at: https://fantasy.usatoday.com/football/.

*Subscription Pricing & Terms

Standard Pricing: $39.99 per year

USA TODAY Sports Fantasy subscriptions automatically renew at the then-current standard rate until canceled. You may cancel at any time in your account settings; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Prices exclude applicable taxes and are subject to change. Full terms available at [fantasy.usatoday.com/terms].

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