Mike Rigz

Mike is the founding member at Gridiron Experts with over 1000+ articles credited to his name. With over 25 years of fantasy experience, Mike has a very unique style when picking sleepers and gems. He has always had an outside the box look on the NFL and rarely gets sucked into the hype over players or buzzing offenses. Mike has three kids and lives on the West Coast. He's happily married to a beautiful woman who also loves sports. Sundays are spent with friends and family watching games from opening kickoff to well into the evenings.

Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds 2020

May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 by Mike Rigz

DROY Odds 2020 The sports betting community, among many other businesses, was hit hard throughout Coivd-19. After the Supreme Court of the US lifted the federal ban on sports betting almost two years ago today, the rush to legalize sports gaming in each state has been a gradual process. Since …

NFL Rookie Of The Year Odds 2020

May 2, 2020May 2, 2020 by Mike Rigz

NFL Rookie Of The Year Odds 2020 The 2020 rookie draft class had some interesting landing spots, creating some temping NFL rookie of the year odds. The following are my thoughts on safe and long-shot bets for this year. Joe Burrow NFL Rookie Of The Year Odds: +250 ( 2.5 …

NFL Draft Prop Bets: Predict the Picks

April 23, 2020 by Mike Rigz

NFL Draft Prop Bets If you’re not excited for the NFL Draft, maybe a few side wagers will make things more exciting tonight. I know a few sites are creating fun party games, but if you’re like me, you want a little action on the NFL Draft. Luckily, things couldn’t …

2020 NFL Draft Prop Bet Specials: Predict the Pick Over/Under

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 by Mike Rigz

NFL Draft Prop Bet Specials The NFL draft is a three-day prime time event that usually features big ratings, thousands of fans and celebrity guests, or musically performances. The NFL Draft has morphed into a massive event over the last few years as college football’s best and brightest talents are …

Fantasy Impact: DeAndre Hopkins Traded

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by Mike Rigz

DeAndre Hopkins Traded The Houston Texans surprised everyone Monday, as they decided to trade superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for running back David Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-rounder. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported that the reasoning behind the …

Could Tom Brady Really Leave The Patriots?

February 18, 2020 by Mike Rigz

Tom Brady Entering Uncharted Waters The NFL season never really sleeps. The Scouting Combine kicks off February 24th and runs to March 2nd, which quickly leads into the deadline for NFL clubs to designate Franchise or Transition players on March 10th. After that, we dive right into NFL Free agency …

10 Ridiculous Super Bowl Prop Bets

February 5, 2020January 28, 2020 by Mike Rigz

This Sunday is the biggest NFL game of the year, Gridiron Experts has got you covered for the 10 most Ridiculous Super Bowl Prop Bets

Super Bowl Prop Bet Sheet 2020

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 by Mike Rigz

Every year this magical Super Bowl Prop Bet Sheet appears on Reddit, and every year I quickly grab it for our readers. This printable Super Bowl party game is perfect for office pools and friendly get-togethers for the big day.

Las Vegas History of Success Versus The Super Bowl

February 5, 2020January 23, 2020 by Mike Rigz

Las Vegas vs. The Super Bowl As we countdown the days until Super Bowl 54, websites and podcasts of all kinds are preparing betting and fantasy content in anticipation of the big game. This year’s battle between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs looks to be one of …

DRAFT Shutting Down, Merges Users (and Funds) with Fanduel

March 31, 2020December 27, 2019 by Mike Rigz

Draft.com Merges with Fanduel If you’re like me, BestBall fantasy leagues are one of the best parts of the NFL offseason. For those who never played BestBall before, think of it as a Mock Draft for money. You buy an entry into a draft which can be fast or a …

17 Awesome Gifts For Football Fans

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 by Mike Rigz

Gifts For Football Fans The holiday season doesn’t have to be difficult, especially if your family members or friends are sports fans. Buying gifts for football fans couldn’t be easier these days thanks to Amazon and there extremely fast shipping. While the NFL has gone overboard with merchandise of all …