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Darwin (Deni) Martin

Joined: Jan 7, 2020

Deni Martin was born and raised in the metro Detroit area. He cut his fantasy teeth in the late 1970's predicting the weekly outcome of NFL football games and started participating in fantasy football leagues in the mid-90's. He enjoys covering and participating in a variety of fantasy sports, because each one is intriguingly different, competitive and entertaining. He is a former national contributor and editor tor examiner.com's annual fantasy football preview. He also provided fantasy baseball insights, while covering the Detroit Tigers. Deni also served briefly as the Red WIngs beat writer for examiner.com.

Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

NFL quarterback trades will have minimal fantasy football impact

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 16: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers leads the 2020 NFL All-Fantasy team

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 27: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers edges out Josh Allen as 2020 Fantasy Football MVP

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals scrambles out of the pocket away from linebacker Tae Crowder #48 of the New York Giants in the first quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on December 13, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Christmas Gift: Start/Sit fantasy football playoff quarterbacks

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41): (Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports)

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Dec 7, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles out of the pocket against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kentavius Street (95) during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona RepublicNfl Buffalo Bills At San Francisco 49ers

Fantasy Football Week 14 QB’s: Start Mahomes, Josh Allen; Sit Brandon Allen

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

NFL Week 13 Fantasy WR’s POV: Start Hill, Adams; Sit Lamb

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 29: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

NFL Week 13 Fantasy RB’s POV: Start Kamara, Cook; Sit Elliott

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 08: A Kansas City Chiefs fan holds up a sign supporting Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium on November 8, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on November 08, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Thanksgiving games feature good, bad and ugly fantasy picks

Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Week 11 TNF: Expect bundles of fantasy points in NFC West showdown

Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 01: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs jokes with Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 on the sidelines during their NFL game against the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 01: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints runs against Eddie Jackson #39 of the Chicago Bears in the first half at Soldier Field on November 01, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

NFL Week 9 Fantasy surefire starters at RB, WR, Flex and TE

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 01: Kenny Moore II #23 of the Indianapolis Colts intercepts a pass from Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions (not pictured) and returns it for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on November 01, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 01: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against the New York Jets during their NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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