Dan is a jack of all trades but master of none and specializes in salary cap and contract leagues. He has far too many hobbies (including writing the article you just read), is a die-hard Packers fan and can't wait to introduce his young sons to fantasy football.
Dan Meylor recaps his experience with the League Tycoon platform as a commish and manager.
Dec 15,2023
How did the final group of rookie wide receivers perform in their first campaigns?
Mar 22,2023
DLF Senior Writer Dan Meylor shares his takeaways from the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.
Mar 10,2023
Throughout the season, the Rookie Report Card has covered some of the biggest rookies and not only looked at their performance to...
Feb 25,2023
We break down all the rookie tight ends and what to expect from them moving forward.
Feb 18,2023
We grade a second batch of rookie runners and consider their long-term potential.
Feb 05,2023
How did the rookie running backs fare this year? We break down a group of them.
Jan 28,2023
How did the rookie quarterbacks perform this year and what's next?
Jan 21,2023
We break down two rookies who performed well last weekend.
Jan 14,2023
We break down three rookies who stepped up last weekend.
Jan 07,2023
Each week throughout the season, I’ll cover at least two rookies in the Rookie Report Card and try to always include the...
Dec 31,2022
We examine two week 15 standouts in this edition of the Rookie Report Card.
Dec 24,2022
We cover two AFC North rookie wideouts.
Dec 17,2022
We examine two rookies who will be in the spotlight for the stretch run of the season.
Dec 10,2022
How should we treat two rookie backs moving forward?
Dec 03,2022
We breakout down two rookies who had huge games in their most recent outings.
Nov 26,2022
We cover the rookie wide receiver everyone is talking about, and another who found the end zone last week.
Nov 19,2022
We cover two rookies who were talked about after their week nine performances.
Nov 12,2022
We examine two rookies who are getting more involved. Is either a good long-term investment?
Nov 05,2022
We look at a pair of rookie backs thrust into larger roles.
Oct 29,2022
We cover two notable rookies who performed in week six.
Oct 23,2022
We look at two high-profile and impressive rookies this week.
Oct 16,2022
We cover two more first-year players and how they are performing so far.
Oct 08,2022
We pick out touchdown-scoring rookies from week three and examine their dynasty upside.
Oct 01,2022
We break down three rookies who found the end zone in week two.
Sep 24,2022
We examine two rookie receivers who were highly involved in their first NFL outings.
Sep 17,2022
We cover a pair of Jacksonville first-rounders in this week's edition.
Dec 24,2021
We take a closer look at two rookie wideouts and what we can expect from them.
Dec 16,2021
How have these two rookies performed so far and what should we expect moving forward?
Dec 09,2021
We break down two high-profile rookie names.
Dec 02,2021
We cover two first-year players who saw increased action in week 11.
Nov 26,2021
Dan Meylor breaks down two more rookies, this time focusing on a pair of runners.
Nov 18,2021
We cover two wideouts who had big outings in week nine
Nov 11,2021
We grade two rookie tight ends. How well have they done so far and what can we expect moving forward?
Nov 04,2021
We take a closer look at two AFC East rookies.
Oct 29,2021
We cover two rookies who broke out with their week six performances.
Oct 21,2021
We examine two NFC South rookies in this week's edition.
Oct 14,2021
We cover two players in the NFC East who are gaining dynasty momentum.
Oct 07,2021
We cover two players who were in the Thursday night spotlight last week.
Sep 30,2021
We cover two players who scored jaw-dropping touchdowns this week.
Sep 23,2021
We cover two rookies week one standouts in the first edition of the Report Card.
Sep 16,2021
The final rookie report card covers the second half of rookie receivers.
Feb 27,2021
We cover the first half of a fantastic 2020 rookie wide receiver class.
Feb 19,2021
In the final Rookie Report Card, we cover the remaining first-year runners.
Feb 13,2021
What are the two keys to success in your dynasty startup draft? Preparation and execution.
Feb 09,2021
We give you some direction on prop bets for the big game.
Feb 07,2021
We take a closer look at the first year for some of the top 2020 rookie running backs.
Feb 02,2021
We examine 2020's crop of rookie tight ends. Are there players worth targeting?
Jan 23,2021
We examine some potential props for Sunday's games.
Jan 23,2021
We look back at the debut seasons from the top rookie quarterbacks in the 2020 class.
Jan 18,2021
We cover two of the top receivers from last year's rookie drafts.
Jan 09,2021
We examine the recent performances of two impressive rookies.
Jan 01,2021
We cover a trio of first-year players in this week's Rookie Report Card.
Dec 26,2020
We examine two rookies who made the headlines last weekend. What is in store in their dynasty futures?
Dec 19,2020
We cover two former Wisconsin Badgers this week.
Dec 13,2020
We cover two more rookies who had strong showings last weekend.
Dec 06,2020
We examine two of the bigger names in rookie drafts this season. What does the future hold after Joe Burrow's injury?
Nov 28,2020
We examine the short and long-term prospects of two more recently-productive rookies.
Nov 22,2020
We examine three more first-year players in the Rookie Report Card.
Nov 14,2020
We examine the dynasty potential of two rookie runners who had big days last week.
Nov 07,2020
We cover two rookies who aren't household names but performed well last weekend.
Oct 31,2020
This week, we cover D'Andre Swift and Cole Kmet.
Oct 24,2020
In this week's Rookie Report Card, we cover a trio of wideouts.
Oct 17,2020
Two more impressive rookies are in the spotlight this week.
Oct 10,2020
We cover two of rookie receivers who have made an early mark.
Oct 03,2020
In week two's Rookie Report Card, we cover two first-year receivers.
Sep 26,2020
We look at the performances of two rookie runners in week one.
Sep 20,2020
We examine how to use the latest tool at DLF, the Dynasty Startup Auction App.
Apr 22,2020
What does the dynasty future hold for two more rookies?
Dec 26,2019
We break down two more rookies who impressed last weekend.
Dec 19,2019
We grade two rookies who made a big impact in 2019 for their teams and on dynasty rosters. What can we expect...
Dec 12,2019
We break down three more rookies who have made some kind of dynasty impact.
Dec 05,2019
We grade the performance of two more rookies that may impact your dynasty decisions.
Nov 28,2019
This week we look at three relevant dynasty rookies!
Nov 21,2019
We grade two electric rookies this week. Both of them have very high scores for long-term upside.
Nov 14,2019
Grading two more rookies that may provide significant value to your dynasty rosters.
Nov 07,2019
We break down two more rookies. How have they played so far and what is their potential?
Oct 31,2019
We break down two more first-year players in this week's Rookie Report Card.
Oct 24,2019
Two more players receive grades based on recent performance and outlook.
Oct 17,2019
Grading two more rookies who should be on your dynasty radar.
Oct 10,2019
Critiquing young players mid-season is a useful undertaking, particularly with an eye toward trade value. Our writer provides essential information and context...
Oct 03,2019
Two more rookies are graded after breakout week two performances. Can they keep the momentum going?
Sep 26,2019
Each week throughout the season, I’ll cover at least two rookies in the Rookie Report Card and try to always include the...
Sep 19,2019
We pick out two of the top performances by rookies in week one. What do their dynasty futures look like?
Sep 12,2019
In the final edition of Salary Cap Confidential, Dan Meylor offers up some new rules to spice up your leagues.
Aug 16,2019
Our resident aficionado provides tips for successful and intelligent transactions in salary cap markets.
Aug 09,2019
In the latest edition of Salary Cap Confidential, we look at various ways of retaining players and how to make decisions.
Aug 02,2019
We outline the best ways to approach your rookie drafts in salary cap leagues.
Jul 17,2019
The Salary Cap Confidential series continues with a focus on an important event: the free agent auction.
Jul 06,2019
The Salary Cap Confidential continues with Dan Meylor's latest tips and tricks.
Jun 30,2019
We lay out various ways of dealing with the cap in salary cap dynasty leagues.
Jun 21,2019
In the latest Salary Cap Confidential, we cover cap penalties in various types of salary leagues.
Jun 07,2019
Dive into auction strategy with our salary cap expert in this third installment of Salary Cap Confidential.
May 24,2019
We continue our series detailing planning and strategy considerations relevant to salary cap leagues.
May 17,2019
We begin a new series investigating the ins and outs of salary cap leagues.
May 05,2019
How did the rookie tight ends do this season? We assess them.
Feb 25,2019
How did the rest of the rookie receivers fare last season? What is in store in the future?
Feb 09,2019
We continue the Rookie Report Card wrap-ups by looking at first-year wideouts.
Feb 05,2019
We round up the remaining batch of rookie running backs. How did they perform and what does the future look like?
Feb 03,2019
How did this season's rookie running backs fare? We break down the first group of them.
Jan 21,2019
How did our five first-round rookie quarterbacks fare in their dynasty debut seasons?
Jan 08,2019
We look our final two rookies in the report card before we break it down position by position.
Jan 03,2019
We break down two more rookies and their dynasty potential.
Dec 27,2018
We break down two more rookies, this time focusing on a pair of emerging running backs.
Dec 20,2018
We break down two more dynasty up-and-comers.
Dec 13,2018
We take a closer look at Dante Pettis and Chase Edmonds this week.
Dec 03,2018
We take a closer look at the futures of Baker Mayfield and Robert Foster.
Dec 01,2018
We cover a pair of rookies, including the best of the bunch.
Nov 22,2018
We take you through the dynasty potential of two more first-year prospects.
Nov 15,2018
We check in on a pair of rookies in the NFC South.
Nov 08,2018
We break down two more rookies who made a fantasy football impact last week.
Nov 01,2018
We cover two rookie stars who stood out in week seven. What do their futures hold?
Oct 25,2018
We cover two rookies who could be top waiver wire pickups this week. Are they worth it?
Oct 18,2018
We take a closer look at a pair of rookie wideouts who made an impact in week five.
Oct 11,2018
We focus on a pair of rookies who had fantastic outings in Week Four.
Oct 04,2018
How did rookies Josh Allen and Dallas Goedert fare in week three and what can we expect moving forward?
Sep 27,2018
We pick out two more impressive rookies and break down their short and long-term potential.
Sep 20,2018
We take a closer look at the future of two of week one's top rookie performers.
Sep 13,2018
Will there be a surprise breakout in Green Bay in 2018? We focus on a veteran receiver.
Jul 20,2018
We break down to of the top names from the 2017 rookie class. How have they done so far? Is the upside...
Dec 29,2017
We cover two rookie receivers coming off impressive outings. What does the future hold?
Dec 22,2017
We break down the performances of two more rookies with high dynasty upside.
Dec 15,2017
We break down a pair of rookies who had strong games in week 13.
Dec 09,2017
We break down the week 11 performances of another pair of rookie runners.
Nov 24,2017
We examine another pair of young backs in this fantastic rookie class.
Nov 17,2017
We catch up with another two rookies who had strong performances this week.
Nov 10,2017
We cover two more rookies, including the wideout taking the league by storm.
Nov 03,2017
We break down down two rookie quarterbacks who have taken over starting roles.
Oct 20,2017
We dive into the performances of another two rookies who had big weekends. What does the future hold?
Oct 13,2017
We break down two rookie backs who could earn bigger roles sooner than expected.
Oct 05,2017
We cover one of the hot rookie runners, and an exciting quarterback in Cleveland.
Sep 29,2017
We check in to see how another two rookies are faring so far in the big leagues.
Sep 20,2017
We kick off this season's rookie report card series with a look at two of the headliners at running back.
Sep 13,2017
We highlight nine players who will make some noise in the Big Ten this season.
Jul 28,2017
We cover the group of 2016 rookie tight ends and evaluate what the future holds.
Feb 21,2017
We round out this year's crop of rookie receivers, with a season summary and a report card grade.
Feb 09,2017
We report on the first half of rookie receivers and how they fared in year one.
Feb 08,2017
How did these runners fare in their rookie campaigns? We recap, and look ahead.
Jan 30,2017
We cover the first half of rookie running backs from this year. What does the future hold?
Jan 29,2017
We round up the performances of rookie quarterbacks and examine their futures.
Jan 12,2017
We examine the dynasty futures of another pair of rookies.
Jan 04,2017
We take a closer look at two young backs who made an impact in week 16.
Dec 28,2016
We look at a couple of rookie running backs making an impact.
Dec 21,2016
We look at two more deep dynasty rookie prospects.
Dec 14,2016
We cover two more performances from rookies this week, and look at their value moving forward.
Nov 30,2016
We look at two rookie wideouts with increasing roles.
Nov 24,2016
We look at one preseason darling, and rookie who's just started to make waves.
Nov 16,2016
We take a look at a pair of New York rookies.
Nov 09,2016
We look at two rookie backs who are making an impact.
Nov 02,2016
We take a look at a pair of rookies you may be considering as waiver adds this week.
Oct 26,2016
We cover two more rookies who are looking good this season.
Oct 19,2016
We take a look at two hot rookie runners.
Oct 12,2016
We cover a trio of rookies who had an impact in week four.
Oct 05,2016
We look at two victorious rookie quarterbacks in this week's report card.
Sep 28,2016
We dive into the performances of two more rookies, looking at their short and long term potential.
Sep 21,2016
We take a closer look at Will Fuller and Jalen Richard.
Sep 14,2016
We look at an electrifying receiver with a chance to thrive under Chip Kelly.
Jul 30,2016
We look at some late round picks who could contribute to Andy Reid's offense.
Jun 27,2016
We examine some late round picks and undrafted free agents in Green Bay.
Jun 16,2016
Christian Hackenberg leads this year's new crop of Jets.
Jun 12,2016
DLF's own Dan Meylor breaks down who and what he's looking for in his 2016 rookie drafts.
May 12,2016
We cover the mysterious Duke Williams.
Apr 05,2016
Part two of Auction 101 highlights the importance of preparation.
Mar 31,2016
We offer insight and advice for your dynasty auction.
Mar 30,2016
We look back at the rookie wideouts of 2015.
Feb 02,2016
We look back at the season for this year's crop of rookies.
Feb 01,2016
Looking back at the 2015 rookie crop.
Jan 26,2016
Looking back at this year's rookie crop.
Jan 25,2016
Throughout the season, the Rookie Report Card has covered some of the biggest rookies and not only looked at their performance to...
Jan 12,2016
We offer the best FanDuel options for your teams this weekend.
Jan 12,2016
We offer up some daily options as the fantasy season continues.
Dec 29,2015
We examine how Titans' rookie Dorial Green-Beckham has fared so far this season.
Dec 22,2015
Checking in on two valuable rookie assets.
Dec 15,2015
We take a look at a potential PPR stud in Baltimore.
Dec 07,2015
Each week throughout the season, I’ll cover one or two rookies in the Rookie Report Card and try to always include the...
Dec 01,2015
We give you the best bargains to fill out your week ten daily lineup.
Nov 12,2015
We examine the potential of two rookies who found the end zone in week nine.
Nov 11,2015
We put the top overall draft pick under the spotlight.
Nov 04,2015
We take a look at who you can pick up on the cheap in FanDuel.
Oct 28,2015
Two more rookies go under the microscope
Oct 27,2015
Today's report card looks at player on the rise Stefon Diggs
Oct 21,2015
One was thought to be the next big thing, the other has been a bit of a surprise.
Oct 14,2015
Our series continues as we look closer at Terron Ward and Duke Johnson.
Oct 07,2015
We review the performances and potential of rookies Amari Cooper and Thomas Rawls.
Sep 30,2015
We take a closer look at two impressive first year players.
Sep 23,2015
We cover some bargain basement options for FanDuel this week.
Sep 23,2015
We focus on Marcus Mariota and Rashad Greene in this week's Rookie Report Card.
Sep 16,2015
We look through FanDuel to find some good bargain plays for week two.
Sep 16,2015
Dan Meylor spins your around the NFC North to answer questions
Aug 29,2015
We give you some tips on what you should be doing right now.
Aug 13,2015
We look to Carolina for the next in our series of 2015 sleepers.
Jul 23,2015
Can Melvin Gordon finally be the replacement for LaDainian Tomlinson in San Diego?
Jun 24,2015
Can TJ Yeldon be the Alabama running back we've been waiting for?
Jun 16,2015
Our latest draft review features Amari Cooper and the Raiders.
Jun 04,2015
Karlos Williams is one rookie hoping to make a big splash.
May 28,2015
Our rookie player profile and SWOT analysis continues with Stefon Diggs.
May 26,2015
Ty Montgomery leads the class of new Packers.
May 12,2015
Tom Brady won't be around for the first few games. What are the fantasy ramifications?
May 12,2015
Dan Meylor ranks the best destinations for tight ends
Apr 28,2015
We go team-by-team, ranking the best and worst possible landing spots for rookie receivers.
Apr 27,2015
Our rookie bust mock draft concludes with round three.
Apr 24,2015
Our rookie bust mock draft continues with Jay Ajayi and a host of others.
Apr 23,2015
Our popular rookie bust mock draft returns with round one.
Apr 22,2015
Mariota and Winston will go somewhere soon. Where's the best fit?
Apr 15,2015
Sometimes significant injuries can occur a bit closer to home
Apr 07,2015
Just how does the signing of Reggie Bush impact the value of Carlos Hyde?
Mar 24,2015
Percy Harvin is moving on (again). What does his latest choice mean for the Bills and their players?
Mar 23,2015
The Saints seem to be going in an unusual direction with the signing of C.J. Spiller.
Mar 16,2015
We focus on one of the draft's little talked about prospects.
Mar 14,2015
We break down the move of Ryan Mathews to the Eagles.
Mar 11,2015
We continue our team-by-team breakdowns with the Cowboys.
Feb 25,2015
We go back and review the performances of the rookie tight ends.
Feb 11,2015
We conclude our review of this year's rookie receiver class.
Jan 30,2015
We begin our exploration into the grades of this year's incredible rookie class.
Jan 29,2015
We conclude our look at this year's rookie running back class.
Jan 21,2015
We give our final rookie report card to a whole host of running backs.
Jan 16,2015
The playoffs are in full swing and we review some great daily league options.
Jan 09,2015
We give some final grades to this year's rookie quarterbacks.
Jan 07,2015
Just when you think you're out, he pulls you back in.
Jan 03,2015
We cover two more intriguing rookies as the season comes to an end.
Dec 31,2014
We evaluate the future of two lesser known rookies.
Dec 24,2014
Could Jay Cutler actually be an option this week?
Dec 24,2014
We evaluate the progress of the most polarizing rookie in dynasty leagues.
Dec 17,2014
We cover some great values you could find on FanDuel this week.
Dec 17,2014
We cover some great bargains on FanDuel this week, including Johnny Manziel.
Dec 11,2014
We evaluate two rookies who haven't quite lived up to their billing thus far.
Dec 10,2014
We continue breaking down the rookie class with two big-time breakout performers.
Dec 03,2014
We cover some potential bargains on FanDuel this week.
Dec 02,2014
This man beard gets a B+ at best, but how does Zach Mettenberger's game grade out?
Nov 26,2014
We continue our exploration into great FanDuel bargains.
Nov 25,2014
We look at one rising star and one player granted a huge opportunity.
Nov 18,2014
We look through the bargains on FanDuel this week.
Nov 18,2014
We feature some great bargains on FanDuel this week.
Nov 14,2014
Two more rookies are put under the microscope in our popular weekly series.
Nov 12,2014
We comb through the FanDuel numbers to find some nice daily league bargains.
Nov 06,2014
Taylor Gabriel and Mike Evans are the latest rookies we grade for now and the future.
Nov 05,2014
We gaze into our crystal ball to determine the future of two young rookies.
Oct 29,2014
We take a look at the best bargains on FanDuel this week.
Oct 28,2014
We evaluate two of the hottest rookie receivers in dynasty leagues.
Oct 22,2014
We look over the FanDuel landscape and attempt to find some bargains.
Oct 22,2014
We grade the long-term upside of Derek Carr and Jarvis Landry this week.
Oct 15,2014
We examine the future prospects for Branden Oliver and Andre Williams this week.
Oct 08,2014
We review the early season returns on Kelvin Benjamin and Teddy Bridgewater.
Oct 01,2014
We cover some bargains to be found on FanDuel this week.
Oct 01,2014
John Brown and Lorenzo Taliaferro get their report cards this week.
Sep 24,2014
We look ahead to some FanDuel bargains for week four.
Sep 24,2014
Sammy Watkins and Jeremy Hill get their report cards this week.
Sep 17,2014
We look ahead to some FanDuel bargains for week three.
Sep 17,2014
We cover some FanDuel bargains out there for week two.
Sep 10,2014
We give out current and future grades on Allen Hurns and Brandin Cooks this week.
Sep 10,2014
Our new daily series debuts with a look at some FanDuel bargains.
Sep 02,2014
We cover how playing daily leagues can make you a better dynasty player.
Aug 20,2014
We continue our search for sleepers in the land of cheese.
Aug 01,2014
We continue our sleeper series with the Houston Texans.
Jul 23,2014
The Ravens added a few interesting pieces, including this late round running back.
Jul 11,2014
C.J. Fiedorowicz is just one of the exciting players now on the Houston Texans.
Jun 26,2014
Logan Thomas is just one of the intriguing picks made by the Cardinals.
Jun 17,2014
We continue to cover the draft with a look at ASJ and the Bucs.
Jun 10,2014
Sammy Watkins headlines the entire draft class, not just that of the Bills.
Jun 08,2014
We continue our tour with New Orleans, the new home for Brandin Cooks.
May 27,2014
We continue our team-by-team draft recaps with the Green Bay Packers.
May 17,2014
As we creep closer to the NFL Draft, we look at some of the best landing spots for rookie receivers.
May 05,2014
We finish up our NFL Draft "destinations" series with a look at the tight ends.
May 05,2014
We continue our look at destination spots with the crew of running backs.
May 04,2014
We evaluate two tight ends whose values are hard to peg.
May 03,2014
With the draft approaching, we look at some desirable (and not so desirable) quarterback locations.
May 03,2014
Can Jeremy Maclin finally realize his full potential this season?
Apr 12,2014
We conclude our analysis of our rookie mock draft.
Apr 01,2014
We continue the breakdown of our rookie bust mock draft where we draft rookies based on bust potential.
Mar 31,2014
We end the love fest for the rookies and perform a mock draft where the top picks have the best chance to...
Mar 30,2014
James Jones has been sucked into the black hole. Will his dynasty value follow?
Mar 18,2014
The Texans flopped last year. As they rebuild, can we find some dynasty assets?
Mar 06,2014
We continue our team capsules with a stop in the Big Easy.
Mar 01,2014
The team capsules continue with the high octane Philadelphia Eagles.
Feb 24,2014
We continue on our journey through the league with the Green Bay Packers.
Feb 17,2014
We continue our series with an intriguing group of future rookies.
Feb 06,2014
We continue our series with two more of the Big 10 stars.
Feb 01,2014
We examine two of the hottest receiving prospects from the Big Ten.
Jan 15,2014
We review a few different players whose time is starting to run thin.
Dec 28,2013
Made it to the title game? We cover some common mistakes made in championship week.
Dec 19,2013
Want to spice up your league's playoffs? Here are some creative ways to do just that.
Dec 15,2013
By popular demand, we publish a laundry list of players to stash going into the off-season.
Dec 06,2013
That last roster spot on your team is an opportunity to begin building for the next season.
Nov 30,2013
We finish up the bye week scouting report with the final four teams off this week.
Nov 24,2013
We examine the Cowboys and Rams who have this week off in fantasy land.
Nov 17,2013
We continue our bye week buys, sells and holds with the four teams off this week.
Nov 10,2013
We continue our bye week buys, sells and holds with the six teams off this week.
Nov 04,2013
We continue our bye week buys, sells and holds with the six teams off this week.
Oct 27,2013
We evaluate buys, sells and holds from the Saints and Raiders this week.
Oct 23,2013
We evaluate buys, sells and holds from the Falcons and Dolphins this week.
Oct 11,2013
We take a look at the Vikings, Steelers, Bucs and Redskins to uncover some buys, sells and holds.
Oct 05,2013
We begin our new series focusing on dynasty players to buy, sell or hold from teams on their bye weeks.
Sep 27,2013
We take a closer look at some players clearly in the "prove it" stage in regards to their dynasty value.
Sep 07,2013
we discuss some unique rule changes that could add some fun in your dynasty leagues.
Jul 28,2013
One of the most polarizing players in dynasty leagues may just be worth acquiring.
Jun 17,2013