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I’ll admit, growing up I was raised on the “must win” narrative. In my house, losing was failure, winning was glory, and anything in between, a tie, was awkward, disappointing, unresolved. But as I get older I’ve come to see ties as a refreshing pause, a kind of narrative breath in a season full of highs and lows. And after watching the 40-40 tie between…
I never suspected that a Thursday night in late September would turn my fantasy season around. Just last week, I was sitting at my little coffee table, scrolling through injury news, muttering about why I ever picked that shaky running back. My record was 1-3. My confidence? Even worse. But tonight changed everything. I had just poured myself a mug of cocoa (extra whipped cream,…
The role of the NFL kicker is so underrated, especially in fantasy football. Here are the best kickers for fantasy football in the 2025-26 season, according to the staff at Alternative Fix. Detroit’s Bull’s-eye: Jake Bates When you talk about upside, consistency and environment, Jake Bates has all three working in his favor. The Detroit Lions boast one of the most potent offenses in the…
When the Seahawks walk onto the field these days, there’s a whisper rather than a roar, and maybe that’s exactly how they want it. In a league built on hype, they’re threading the quiet path to respectability, and so far, it’s working. Through the early part of the season, Seattle’s 3-1 record has flown beneath many radars. Pundits have plenty of loud storylines to chase,…
At the stroke of dusk on October 31, ghosts, goblins and grin-filled children take to the night in the United States and beyond. But how did this holiday of tricks and treats begin, and how did it become a fixture even at the White House? Here is a spooky stroll through the history of Halloween, in spirit and in substance. Ancient Roots, Ghostly Beginnings The…