Daily sync of NFL players from Sleeper API to Airtable for fantasy football
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Function (legacy). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 5 nodes and runs manually, when you click “Execute workflow”. Along the way it connects Airtable. It also calls api.sleeper.app over HTTP.
How it runs
Trigger: Manually, when you click “Execute workflow”.
- Fetch Sleeper NFL Players (HTTP Request): calls api.sleeper.app
- Convert Players Object to Array (Function): runs custom JavaScript (legacy Function node)
- Filter Active Fantasy Players (Function): runs custom JavaScript (legacy Function node)
- Create or update a record (Airtable): create or update
Services it uses
HTTP calls to: api.sleeper.app
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:
- Function (legacy) in Convert Players Object to Array, Filter Active Fantasy Players: replace with Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items'.
Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Function (legacy) Convert Players Object to Array, Filter Active Fantasy Players | Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items' |
Nodes used (4)
- HTTP Request
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - Function
n8n-nodes-base.function - Manual Trigger
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - Airtable
n8n-nodes-base.airtable
From the author
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