Judah Fortgang

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Week 1 is built for tails, and the uncertainty surrounding rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. creates just that. Backed by the NFL’s most efficient rushing attack and a favorable matchup against a Bucs defense that ranks bottom-10 in disruption, Penix is positioned to succeed right away. With Baker Mayfield losing both his screen-heavy safety net and All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs, the bet is Falcons -5.5.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 5, 2025 6:00 am EDT

Houston’s explosive play profile makes them a live Week 1 side, with C.J. Stroud’s deep accuracy and a healthy Nico Collins setting the stage for a bounce-back vertical attack. Against a Rams defense that still allowed the sixth-highest explosive play rate last season, Texans alts and Stroud-based SGPs tell the story.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 5, 2025 5:15 am EDT

Week of the 2025 NFL season is almost here. Lock in your bets to secure early value.

By Judah Fortgang Aug 13, 2025 8:30 am EDT

The 2025 NFL season is nearly here, and there's no better time to secure betting value while team performance remains an unknown.

By Judah Fortgang Jul 30, 2025 7:30 am EDT
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The Ravens remain the favorites to win the AFC North, but the Bengals and Steelers may have tricks up their sleeves.

By Judah Fortgang Jul 29, 2025 7:30 am EDT
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By Judah Fortgang Jun 26, 2025 10:35 am EDT
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The AFC East enters 2025 as Buffalo’s division to lose, but cracks are showing beneath the surface of the Bills’ roster. With uncertainty in Miami, New York retooling, and New England reshaping its identity around rookie Drake Maye, the division could be more volatile than it first appears.

By Judah Fortgang Jun 19, 2025 10:35 am EDT
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Trevor Lawrence’s promising trajectory was derailed by a string of injuries over the past two seasons, but his underlying metrics still hint at top-tier potential. If new offensive coordinator Liam Coen can unlock that in-structure consistency, Jacksonville’s ceiling may be higher than the betting market suggests.

By Judah Fortgang Jun 10, 2025 7:15 am EDT
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We dive into the teams in the NFC East to gauge value in the futures betting markets.

By Judah Fortgang Jun 9, 2025 9:00 am EDT
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Looking through the teams in the NFC West to gauge value in the futures markets.

By Judah Fortgang May 22, 2025 12:23 pm EDT
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The NFC South is an intriguing division, but there’s a clear pecking order heading into 2025.

By Judah Fortgang May 16, 2025 5:45 am EDT
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Now that the draft is behind us and rosters are mostly set, it’s a great time to shift focus to futures markets in search of betting value. In the past, tying up money for months came with an opportunity cost. But with the rise of new platforms, including those offering interest, betting early on futures can be a more worthwhile investment than ever.

By Judah Fortgang May 8, 2025 10:40 am EDT

Whether you’re looking to cash in on positional trends, first-round surprises or top-10 locks, now is the time to find value before the market shifts.

By Judah Fortgang Apr 18, 2025 5:45 am EDT
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Our SGP picks are built around data-driven game narratives, highlighting how key players and matchups could shape the outcome. By identifying trends and exploitable edges, these bets maximize value based on how the game is most likely to unfold.

By Judah Fortgang Feb 9, 2025 6:15 am EST
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With the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles loaded with playmakers, identifying the best anytime scorers is more crucial than ever.

By Judah Fortgang Feb 9, 2025 6:00 am EST
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Super Bowl 59 features elite talent on both sides of the ball, creating several key matchups that could shape the outcome — not just of the game but also in the betting markets.

By Judah Fortgang Feb 9, 2025 5:45 am EST
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A breakdown of some of the most intriguing exotic bets for Super Bowl 59, backed by data and trends to help find value in the unexpected.

By Judah Fortgang Feb 9, 2025 5:00 am EST
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We present one early-value bet for Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

By Judah Fortgang Jan 27, 2025 10:15 am EST
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By Judah Fortgang Jan 26, 2025 9:30 am EST
Bio

Judah joined PFF in June 2022 for Research and Development. He’s currently a Betting Analyst and Contributor to the consumer content team. Judah is also the co-founder of SportfolioKings, an alternative sports betting data analytics and intelligence platform. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science.