Neil Greenberg

Washington, D.C.

Reporter analyzing advanced sports statistics for The Washington Post
Neil Greenberg is a staff writer with The Washington Post whose beat is sports analytics. His analysis and insight can be found in the sports section, where he covers all pro sports, as well as college football and basketball. He is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and prefers to be called a geek rather than a nerd.
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The best NFL division bets for the 2024 season

Finding values in each of the NFL’s eight divisions as the season kicks off.

September 5, 2024
Quarterback Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are being undervalued in preseason odds. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post)

NFL best bets for Week 1: Take the Texans over the Colts

We’re back with picks against the spread for the NFL’s opening week.

September 5, 2024
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs is one of several offseason additions who could make an impact for the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

9 players you should be targeting in every fantasy football draft

I’ve done the research so you don’t have to: Here are my favorite fantasy football values for 2024.

August 29, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens stands on the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

The NFL teams with the best, worst and most polarizing quarterbacks

We created a consensus ranking to determine where QBs stand entering the 2024 season.

August 28, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the consensus top passer in the league. (Reed Hoffmann/AP)

Your fantasy football cheat sheet for 2024 drafts

Our experts provide late-round sleepers, a ‘do not draft’ list and other tips that can help assemble a winning team.

August 28, 2024
Let us give you a hand in navigating draft-day decisions on the likes of Christian McCaffrey and other fantasy stars. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

The lazy person’s guide to fantasy football in 2024

Don’t have time to do a ton of research? This draft guide is for you.

August 27, 2024
NFL Draft Guide

Don’t make these six mistakes at your fantasy football draft

Ready for your fantasy football draft? Be sure to avoid these common mistakes.

August 22, 2024
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is poised for a big rookie season, even if his team's offense struggles.

Why Christian McCaffrey is one of the riskiest fantasy picks of 2024

Pass on the 49ers running back? Here’s why he’s no sure thing at No. 1 overall.

August 19, 2024

Fantasy football 2024: This is what the perfect draft looks like

This perfect draft for fantasy football in the 2024 season shows the best picks for a 12-team, point-per-reception league.

August 15, 2024
Perfect draft

Fantasy football beginner’s guide: Best draft picks for Rounds 1-3

First time playing fantasy football or still a relative newcomer? This guide features advice for the best draft picks in Rounds 1-3, regardless of your draft position.

August 13, 2024