The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely get the breaking news of a possible Jonathan Taylor injury, which vaults Zack Moss to the top of waivers and everything else you need to prep for pickups in week 13.

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Week 12 Fantasy Football Ranks

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:22:00 GMT

The boys are back as Jake, Brandon and Welsh talk Week 12 ranks on this Thanksgiving week.

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Week 11 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:20:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 11 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 11 ranks.

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Week 11 Waivers

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:21:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss Devin Singletary, Keaton Mitchell, Noah Brown, streamers and more Week 11 waivers.

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Week 10 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:07:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 10 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 10 ranks.

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Week 10 Waivers

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:48:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss Kahlil Herbert's return, Keaton Mitchell's upside in Baltimore, Tank Dell and more Week 10 waiver options.

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Week 9 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:51:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 9 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 9 ranks.

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Week 9 Waivers

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:40:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely debate Chubba Hubbard vs Tank Dell a top the waivers! Is Jahan Dotson back? Jake called Dobbs to Minn and more Week 9 waiver talk.

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Week 8 Fantasy Football Ranks

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:26:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 8 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 8 ranks.

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Week 8 Waivers

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:45:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely wonder if Darrell Henderson can be the top dog in LA? Josh Downs and Joshua Palmer lead the way for wide outs and more Week 8 waivers.

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Week 7 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:55:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 6 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 7 ranks.

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Week 7 Waivers

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:46:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely are talking CMC replacements, Eli Mitchell or Jordan Mason? Zach Evans to start in LA, why is Joshua Palmer still available and more Week 7 waivers.

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Week 6 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:25:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 6 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 6 ranks.

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Week 6 Waivers

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:04:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely are talking Justin Jefferson, De'Vone Achane and James Conner to the IR and week 6 top waivers.

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Week 5 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:33:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 5 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 5 ranks.

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Week 5 Waivers

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:39:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely talk through Jaleel Mclaughlin, Romeo Doubs and the top week 5 waivers and streamers.

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Week 4 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:43:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 4 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 4 ranks.

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Week 4 Waivers

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:11:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely talk through De'Von Achane, Tank Dell, Joshua Palmer and the top week 4 waivers and streamers.

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Week 3 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:46:24 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 3 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 3 ranks.

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Week 3 Waivers

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:35:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely talk through Nick Chubb, Jerome Ford, Saquon Barkley, week 3 top waiver wire options and streaming quarterbacks and tight ends.

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Week 2 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:33:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 2 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 2 ranks.

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Week 2 Waivers and Streamers

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:36:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely talk through Week 2 top waiver wire options and streaming quarterbacks and tight ends.

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Week 1 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:14:00 GMT

Brandon Funston and Chris Welsh look at their Week 1 rank standouts, how their compare to Jake Ciely and the latest on Cooper Kupp, the Packers wide out core and more.

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Week 1 Waivers and Streamers

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:20:00 GMT

Jake Ciely and Chris Welsh talk about the top RB and WR waiver wire adds for week 1, plus QB and TE streaming options to consider.

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The Perfect Draft

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Jake, Brandon and Welsh put together what could be their perfect draft and at different spots of the draft order.

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Must Have Players

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Who are the players you MUST have? Chris Welsh is putting Jake Ciely and Brandon Funstonto the test with the QB, RB's, WR's and TE that they need in every draft.

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Sleepers and Busts

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:49:00 GMT

Who are this years Sleepers? Who are this years Busts? Welsh is grilling Jake and Brandon to find out who you need to put on your draft list, and take off completly.

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Division Previews - AFC and NFC South

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Brandon and Welsh are talking about some of the biggest fantasy questions surrounding the teams in the AFC and NFC South.

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Division Previews - AFC and NFC North

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:38:33 GMT

Jake, Brandon and Welsh are talking about some of the biggest fantasy questions surrounding the teams in the AFC and NFC north.

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Division Previews - AFC and NFC West

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:56:05 GMT

Jake, Brandon and Welsh are talking about some of the biggest fantasy questions surrounding the teams in the AFC and NFC west.

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Division Previews - AFC and NFC East

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:09:00 GMT

Jake Ciely and Chris Welsh are breaking down the biggest fantasy football questions in the east divisions, both AFC and NFC.

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Fantasy Football Draft Strategies

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston and Chris Welsh are looking at draft strategies like "0-RB," "WR/WR," late vs early QB" and more.

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Top-10 Positional Primer

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:59:00 GMT

Welsh is putting Jake and Brandon to the task of compiling their top-10 at each position. Which rank do they hate of each others? Who just missed the cut? Ranks and more on the latest TAFFP.

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Early Consensus Rank Overview

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:04:00 GMT

Jake, Brandon and Welsh are back to dig into Fantasy Football Draft season. The boys kick off the season with a consensus rank overview and the big major changes year-over-year.

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NFL Draft Recap with Scott Bogman of In This League

Mon, 08 May 2023 08:00:00 GMT

The NFL Draft is over, and the Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast is back! Welsh and Brandon welcome Scott Bogman of In This League on to break down the top prospects from the NFL Draft from a fantasy perspective as Jake Ciely recovers from surgery.

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Super Bowl Props and The Top-5 Biggest Potential Off-Season Moves

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:22:00 GMT

Welsh, Brandon and Jake are back! We're looking at some of our favorite props for the Super Bowl, as well as Jake's hated novelty props. We than turn the corner and talk about the five of the biggest potential off-season moves and how to react for fantasy.

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Early 2023 First Round Preview

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:34:00 GMT

Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston and Chris Welsh breakdown all the potential players for the 2023 first round, and have a agreement-draft for the first 12 players.

11:52 - Start of the agreement Draft.

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Week 18 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:10:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely breakdown everything you need to know for week 18. Updates on Damar Hamlin, how to approach the end of your fantasy season and the crazy plays to look out for in the final week of the season.

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NFL Week 17 Recap

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 19:53:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss the devastating situation surround Damar Hamlin and breakdown some of the key performers from Sunay.

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Week 17 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely breakdown everything you need to know for week 17. The Raiders worry with Carr out, do you pivot to Haskins with Henry out, Cam Akers, Brock Purdy and more ranks for week 17.

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NFL Week 16 Recap and Week 17 Waivers

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:01:00 GMT

Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston break down all the week 16 action around the NFL. Cam Akers goes off, Diggs and Adams hardly even go and which players to pick up for week 17 waivers.

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Week 16 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:35:00 GMT

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 16. The Arctic Blast is taking over the fantasy playoffs, top plays for week 16 and the NFL's new deal with YouTube.

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The Second Chris Vaccaro Holiday Special

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:39:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Chris gets very defensive about JuJu Smith-Schuster, he admits his bar doesn't have enough toilets...and more!

-Chris has been eliminated in all his home leagues

-Trevor Lawrnece vs. Deshaun Watson vs. Gardner Minshew is a closer question than it first appears

-THE WEATHER

-Jets/Jacksonville stacks getting ruined by the forecast

-Saints/Browns game

-"go get another pillow"

-what happened to Tyler Huntley and the Ravens?

-Nando thinks Sam Darnold is going to be in the Pro Bowl skills competition

-Chris continues his season-long obsession with NFL scheduling minutiae

-Tyreek Hill is on a lot of playoff teams

-Godwin/Goodwin confusion

-JuJu Smith-Schuster rips apart this friendship and destroys the fun holiday vibes

-Geno Smith is QB___ in NFFC leagues?

-Is Trevor Lawrence elite?

-...Chris quickly squashes that despite kind of suggesting it moments earlier

-Malik Willis in Week 16

-a crazy Derrick Henry stat

-Saquon Barkley in 2023

-Is Travis Etienne a first-rounder in 2023?

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NFL Week 15 Recap and Week 16 Waivers

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 04:31:00 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 15 action around the NFL. Jonathan Taylor out for the year and all the last minute moves for your fantasy playoff run.

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The Chris Vaccaro holiday special!

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:18:00 GMT

On today's show, Chris sets records for the earliest mention of "high stakes" in a podcast and for "time talking." PLUS:

1. We get into Cole Beasley and Chris gives actual analysis before realizing we're leading off the show with Cole Beasley

2. The QB mess

3. Consolation brackets

4. The Desmond Ridder effect

5. Deshaun Watson's startability (and bonus Aaron Rodgers' startability)

6. Dolphins/Bills

7. WR injuries

8. Mike Williams -- ROS stud?

9. Stacking Chargers

10. RB injuries

11. Are there any true RB1s left?

12. THE PILLOW

13. Vaccaro waxes poetic about the NFL scheduler

14. Chris tells a heartwarming Brock Purdy story

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Week 15 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:18:00 GMT

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 15. Bad beats, injuries galore and the top ranks for week 15.

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NFL Week 14 Recap and Week 15 Waivers

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:16:00 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 14 action around the NFL. Deebo is down, but Brock Purdy props the Niners up. Bam Knight a top 20 RB for the playoffs, Mostert over Swift and Week 15 waivers.

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Week 14 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:07:00 GMT

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 14. What time of magic was cooked up at the zoom Christmas party? Mariota out, Ridder in and the top plays for week 14.

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Chris Vaccaro took a sick day

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:12:00 GMT

Not even the flu can stop Chris Vaccaro from mentioning high stakes leagues this week. It can only delay him a day. Plus...

-adding DSTs for the playoffs

-the D'Andre Swift renaissance

-the Lamar Jackson conundrum

-the Deshaun Watson letdown

-a trip down Justin Fields' memory lane

-do you start Deshaun or Geno Smith?

-Brock Purdy vs. Sam Darnold

-knocking the 49ers down a peg

-the Rams

-Chris refuses to reveal his FAAB winning bids live on the show for some weird reason that is typically Chris and makes him such an intriguing character in this world of fantasy prognostication

-tight end segment

-Chris skipped the holiday party

-we had a magician -- shoutout Magical Katrina

-The Bucs

-Bench Alvin Kamara...

-...but not for Jaylen Warren

-where will Amon-Ra St. Brown be drafted next year?

-the Bills mirage

-...and more!

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NFL Week 13 Recap and Week 14 Waivers

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:49:00 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 13 action around the NFL. Jimmy Garoppolo's season is over, but which Niners does this hurt? Potential missed time for Ken Walker and Lamar Jackson, leave major fantasy questions, plus a preview of Week 14 waivers.

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Week 13 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:19:00 GMT

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 13. Lamar's injury worry, James Robinson vs Bam Knight in the Jets backfield and top plays for week 13.

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Week 13 and this is crunch time

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:58:22 GMT

In today's show, we stay on track because it's Week 13 and this is crunch time. We cut our palms with pocketknives and make a vow to go back off track in Week 15 when nobody cares. PLUS:

-Elijah Moore a big under the radar add

-Chris gives playoff roster building tips like adding injured guys now and picking up a second DST

-The Rams

-What's happening to Dameon Pierce an what should we do with him against the Browns this week?

-Will Deshaun Watson transform the receiving corps?

-Chris loves Kevin Stefanski

-Melvin Gordon on KC

-Going over the Chargers' roster

-Chris starting Mack Hollins

-We don't talk about the Eagles on this show. You're about to understand why.

-big under the radar pickup for Vaccaro: Juio Jones

-Chris refuses to talk about Darrynton Evans again

-Prepping for the Week 14 byes

-Any value on the Bears?

-...and more!

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NFL Week 12 Recap and Week 13 Waivers

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:41:40 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 12 action around the NFL. Is there a QB controversy brewing in Green Bay? Josh Jacobs goes for over 300 total yards! Has Mike White fixed the jets position players in fantasy? Week 13 waivers and more!

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Week 12 Fantasy Football Ranks

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:48:12 GMT

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 12. Justin Fields playing in Week 12? the Rams backfield usable? Plus we've got the latest news and ranks for the up coming week.

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The Chris Vaccaro Holiday and Holiday Weekend Spectacular

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:37:00 GMT

This episode is brought to you by the Greenwich Street Tavern, which Chris owns and refuses to set up Christmas karaoke despite all data saying it'll do well. Also, this show is super long because Chris doesn't have a column and has a lot to get off his chest.

In this episode!

-Chris mentions a tweet he sent in record time

-We start with Elijah Moore because why not

-Thanksgiving games preview! (like every other podcast out there)

-Josh Allen/Stefon Diggs without fear for Chris. Nando worries about Allen's elbow a little

-James Cook

-This weird Rams situation -- Stafford, the RBs, etc

-"He got his Kenny Golladay reference in!"

-Chris gives a gambling tip

-Russell Wilson talk

-Chris goes way off the rails for about 5 minutes, after going off the rails initially. It's like Inception, but without a handsome man in a vest.

-Chris talks about soccer

-Chris complains about soccer

-Chris doesn't realize this is how everyone complains about soccer

-Kadarius Toney busts

-Joe Burrow is top 3

-Chris acts confused at another very straightforward question

-Rhamondre Stevenson, Dak Prescott, Odell

-"I feel like every week Daniel Jones outscores Lamar Jackson"

-Lamar Jackson as a backup?

-"The Kyle PItts nightmare is finally over"

-Chris was texting with his high stakes friends

-Sam Darnold!

-Chris pretends to rudely snore through some very good Sam Darnold stats from Aaron Reiss

-Antonio Gibson vs. Kenyan Drake

-Weathering the Kyle PItts storm with Tre McBride, Logan Thomas

-What can you give up for George Kittle?

-FFPC scoring

-Donovan People-Jones finishes the BINGO card

-Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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NFL Week 11 Recap and Week 12 Waivers

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:52:00 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 11 action around the NFL. Samaje Perine's big game is another reminder to pick him up now. We're worried about Justin Fields injury, Kyle Pitts and Wan'Dale Robinson are out for the season, and we fight about Cam Akers and what Welsh is allowed to even ask.

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Week 11 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:41:54 GMT

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 11. What to do in Buffalo with 3-6 FEET of snow? Pacheco over Swift? Can DJ Moore produce under Baker? Will a Rams WR step up? Check it out this and more on the latest episode

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Chris has to leave early for a more important podcast

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:20:00 GMT

In this week's episode Chris refuses to answer a question but then inadvertently answers it seven times throughout the rest of the show. Strap in!

-Why didn't Chris pay more for Maniscaclo seats in AC?

-Michael Pittman

-Nando brings up the tight end position for a change

-But first, Chris segues into Brian Robinson and Antonio Gibson

-Two Vaccaro targets: Tre McBride and Foster Moreau

-"Bring the sad trombone"

-Nando refuses to beat that dead horse

-How to cope with Cooper Kupp

-No wait, nevermind, Chris has decided to take a stand and not answer a very simple and straightforward Cooper Kupp replacement question that would've show off his strategic mind

-Shoutout to the GOAT District podcast

-"You love young coaches"

-49ers are bad for fantasy

Eli Mitchell, though -- a flex/RB2

-Kansas City -- who do we want there?

-Elijah Moore may come back to haunt Chris this weekend

-Chris shares an amazing stat on Donovan Peoples-Jones

-"Make sure this is on your stupid-ass rundown that you put out every week on Twitter"

-Chris gets REALLY upset abut a Jacoby Brissett hypothetical

-Chris picked up Christan Watson LAST week

-Nando compares Chris' performance this show to a MAD magazine fold-in

Vaccaro victory lap

-Guess that player...but only with hints that pertain to Chris' feelings on him

-Tristan Ebner a pickup?

-We end the show so Chris can go be on the GOAT District pod

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NFL Week 10 Recap and Week 11 Waivers

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:00:58 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 10 action around the NFL. Cooper Kupp avoids serious injury, but might still miss time, the crazy Bills/Vikings game, Christian Watson's breakout and a preview to Week 11 waivers.

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Week 10 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:42:08 GMT

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 10. You can't trust twitter anymore for takes, so we've got them! Jaylen over Najee? Jake and Brandon work a trade out on-air, positional dart throws and tons more for week 10 prep!

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The Chrissy V. Hour

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:14:09 GMT

Chris has dictated another rundown via a series of one-line text messages, but takes himself off the rails several times. It's still a fantastic show, packed with advice from the high stakes world's lovable Hall of Famer. This week we talk:

-Bears/Miami game takeaways. (actual text from Chris)

-Chris gushes over Justin Fields

-Chris bring up another Tweet he made this week

-Lamar Jackson's slump

-"and this has to do with fantasy... how?"

-Jeff WIlson vs. Raheem Mostert

-Stacking Dolphins

-We talk Titans for 14 seconds

-Chris sweats Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs

-ranking the Top 5 QBs ROS

-this week's waiver wire is the worst of the season

-speculating on Odell

-proper FAAB management

-the Chris Vaccaro sad trombone makes its debut

-how bad is the Colts offense?

-Chris draws the line at looking up Greg Popovich's wikipedia page

-Michael Pittman's trade value

-Chargers injury recap

-Top 5 RB rankings ROS

-THe Browns

-Going over the first round -- was there only one bust??

-3rd round WR busts

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NFL Week 9 Recap and Week 10 Waivers

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:22:00 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 9 action around the NFL. Joe Mixon's five touchdown performance top 10 all-time, Justin Fields the most regular season rushing yards by a QB in a game and a Week 10 waivers preview.

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Week 9 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:13:32 GMT

Just like we all expected, massive trades at the deadline and DEON JACKSON comes out on top. Jake, Brandon and Welsh talk Week 9 ranks and why Swifties have us thinking twice.

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Butterfingers are disgusting

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:37:00 GMT

Chris Vaccaro continues to lament this odd season as his players' uneven performances are causing havoc in his leagues. In this episode:

-we do a trade deadline review, but come to the conclusion that not much of it matters

-tight end landscape update

-how many eggs does Chris have in his home?

-the merits of Isaiah Likely

-Chris tells us about a tweet he sent

-Foster Moreau...sleeper?

-Raiders are a mess either way

-Chris makes us talk about Halloween candy for 5 minutes

-Is Brandon Bolden an important handcuff?

-did you know Elijah Mitchell is coming back?

-who was that guy with a bunch of points at the end of the season for KC a few years ago?

-Chris gets sad about his teams

-Chris embraces the Panthers

-Jake Ciely texts us the name of the guy who scored all those points: Damien Williams. This will be important later

-Chris claims to love the Browns

-who wins the NFC South?

-Chris absentmindedly mentions Damien Williams when talking about the Falcons and doesn't realize it

-texting with Adam Ronis

-"ooooo team 4"

-"I guess you're right..."

-...and much more!

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NFL Week 8 Recap and Week 9 Waivers

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:25:00 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 8 action. Run CMC with the touchdown Triple-Crown, trade targets for Tuesday's trade deadline, some week 9 waivers and much more.

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Week 8 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:24:00 GMT

What's the weirdest thing you've done on a plane? Broncos country, let's ride! If we have no zeke, what does that make Pollard this week? QB confirmations, trade rumors and our start and darts at each position for week 8.

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Justin Fields, return of the studs and the Boy Who Knows All the Bye Weeks

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:12:00 GMT

Chris and Nando have patched things up after last week's Justin Fields disagreement. But the Pax Vaccaro cannot last forever. So what does this week hold?

-breaking down the Jets backfield

-Justin Fields vs. Daniel Jones

-a little bit of injury talk

-Marquise Goodwin's upside

-"open the show with the CMC trade"

-will McCaffrey be a bell-cow?

-the return of the studs in Week 8

-have we made it past bye week hell?

-Chris is a little too into knowing teams' bye weeks

-Chris already won a survivor league

-Chris tells a long story about his other survivor pool

-Carolina addition by subtraction?

-Gus Edwards and Ravens update

-go get Harrison Bryant

-Chris now loves Donovan Peoples-Jones but we remember the mocking from preseason

-Kareem Hunt to the Chiefs? Chris makes up imaginary landing spots for players when we should be giving advice

-Chris is into Daniel Jones now

...and more!

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NFL Week 7 Recap and Week 8 Waivers

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:34:00 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 7 action. Breece Hall's "serious" knee injury, McCaffrey's 49er debut, Week 8 waivers and more.

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Week 7 Fantasy Football Ranks

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 19:34:48 GMT

Week 7 Fantasy Football ranks with a surprise guest, Scott Bogman of In This League. Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers trade reaction, TNF breakdown and our Week 7 starts and darts of the week.

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Chris Vaccaro's no good, very bad fantasy season (so far)

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:07:00 GMT

Nando and Chris Vaccaro with everything you need to know for week 7.

-bench strategy for bye weeks

-Chris is not having a great season

-Vaccaro is drinking espresso, Nando has a glass of whisky

-Kyren Williams and Gus Edwards

-Week 6 = the Undertake gif

-Nando's washing machine will ruin this show

-Justin Fields will end this friendship

-Fields vs. Rodgers

-Vaccaro is down on Kyler Murray

-Zach WIlson to Corey Davis connection

-Vaccaro doesn't know what Rick and Morty was

-Denver's offensive woes

-We spend five minutes of DSTs and Chris is worried people will hate it

-Games of the week

-TIght end waiver wire

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NFL Week 6 Recap and Week 7 Waivers

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:18:00 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 6 action. Deon Jackson the surprise RB1 of the week, but could he more than a one-ff? Two potential RB trades, solid performances from lost fantasy players and more!

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Week 6 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:27:37 GMT

Eno Benjamin over Najee Harris? Mike Boone over Zeke? It's Week 6 Fantasy Football ranks with Jake Ceily, Brandon Funston and Chris Welsh. We've got all your fantasy starts, dart throws and more!

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Making moves to adjust for the busts

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:39:00 GMT

Nando and Chris Vaccaro are back with a show they just can't end, full of ALL the information you need going into Week 6.

-offering a lot for Ken Walker

-"I have a lot of shares of Jeff Wilson"

-How much Matt Breida can one man handle?

-"who pooh-poohed?"

-Chris mentions a high stakes friend named Glenn Lowy

-N'Keal Harry has been activated

-time to grab D'Onta Foreman?

-"Chris Vacaro's Big 6"

-Russell WIlson pessimism

-The Browns

-Njoku vs. Pitts

-Looking at the Bengals' Mike Thomas

-AJ Dillon issues

-J-E-T-S

-please end the show so we can go to bed

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NFL Week 5 Recap and Week 6 Waivers

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:11:00 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 5 action. Is Ken Walker a top 15 RB moving forward? Should you consider Taysum Hill a Tight End 1? Plus we're previewing week 6 waivers and more!

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Week 5 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:03:00 GMT

Week 5 fantasy football ranks with Welsh, Ciely and Funston. How high is Jamaal with Swift out? Will we get Kamara'd again and Week 5 starts and darts from Jake and Brandon

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Week 5 Good times had by all

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:15:00 GMT

Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro like you love them...

"Can we get back to fantasy please?"

-The Alvin Kamara alarm clock

-Allen Robinson and Kyle Pitts

-Chris sweats high stakes players and Twitter

-the gross Rams offense

-Nick Chubb stud

-J-E-T-S

-Chris talks about his Aaron Rodgers jersey

-Colts are trash

-PJ alker -- better than you remember?

-Austin Ekeler is back!

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NFL Week 4 Breakdown and Week 5 Waivers

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:13:00 GMT

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 4 action. The Jonathan Taylor and Javonte Williams injuries, the Kamara surprise inactive while you slept and much more!

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Week 4 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:36:00 GMT

Week 4 fantasy football ranks with Welsh, Ciely and Funston. We're talking about players we like more than anyone else, can we trust the "injured" players upon their return and more

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Time Codes

4:18 - Can we trust these injured players?

9:31 - QB's we like more than anyone else for Week 4

12:23 - RB's we like more than anyone else for Week 4

25:35 - WR's we like more than anyone else for Week 4

33:17 - Players that are making you think twice

38:35 - How tight can you make that end?

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The bugaboos

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro are back talking week 4 and the fantasy football implications of week 3.

The Episode Playbook

Any value on the Giants?

Please stop talking about the Giants

Can you drop Allen Robinson?

Frustrating RBs

Waiting for someone to make that really bad drop

Vaccaro's cobra Kai story

Getting elite QBs

How Nando got us a one star review

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NFL Week 3 Breakdown and Week 4 Waivers

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:52:00 GMT

Week 3 recap with Jake, Brandon and Welsh. Big disappointment from the games in week 3, some bigger injuries and even bigger week 4 waiver wire options.

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Week 3 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:15:21 GMT

Week 3 fantasy football ranks with Welsh, Ciely and Funston. We're talking about players we like more than anyone else, injured players and how to value them, plus a rank debate between Jake and Brandon.

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Time Codes

2:57 - Injuries

12:06 - QB's we like more than anyone else

16:01 - RB's we like more than anyone else

23:25 - WR's we like more than anyone else

29:28 - Players Making You Think Twice

37:13 - How Tight Is Your End?

38:46 - Michael Carter vs Breece Hall Debate

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Vaccaro Takes a Bunch of Ls

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Nando and Vaccaro are back to look at the fallout of week 2 and how we attack week 3.

The Episode Playbook

-the TE mess and how to handle it

-Is Tua Top 7?

-digging into the Eagles offense

(Vaccaro says shitshow around 30:20)

-which Giants can you start in a 12-team league?

-Raheem Mostert -- did we all collectively whiff on him?

...and more!

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NFL Week 2 Breakdown and Week 3 Waivers

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:37:00 GMT

Trey Lance out for the year, Mike Evans suspended and Garrett Wilson the number one claim? Chris Welsh, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston are breaking down all of Week 2 in the NFL, plus a preview of week 3 waivers

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Time Codes

5:59 - Mike Evans Suspension

11:12 - Trey Lance Injury

15:42 - Jeff Wilson Jr

19:29 - Garrett Wilson

23:56 - Chris Olave

27:55 - Cam Akers vs Darrell Henderson

32:02 - Are The Colts Broken?

33:35 - Name a Bear That You Can Start?

34:58 - Week 3 Waiver Wire

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Week 2 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:16:11 GMT

Week 2 fantasy football ranks with Welsh, Ciely and Funston. We're talking about players we like more than anyone else, Cam Akers, rank accuracy and more.

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Time Codes

4:40 - Cam Akers

13:16 - QB's we like more than anyone else

17:13 - RB's we like more than anyone else

28:31 - WR's we like more than anyone else

37:27 - How Tight Is Your End?

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Chris Vaccaro and Nando Di Fino's Big Post Week 1 Fantasy Breakdown

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:00 GMT

It's the Chris Vaccaro show...err...the BIG post week 1 fantasy breakdown with Vaccaro and Nando. Here's what to expect...

An ugly September for AZ

The tight end position is garbage

"I always was a Hayden Hurst guy"

Add Trey Lance?

Elite WR production

The NFL Network/Nicole Kidman/Eyes Wide Shut metaphor

Late RBs shine in Week 1

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NFL Week 1 Breakdown and Week 2 Waivers

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:26:00 GMT

Welsh and Brandon are without Jake this week, but we will still #BanKickers and praise Saquon without him.. We're breaking down some of the biggest storylines and performances from Week 1. Brandon breaks down his top waiver priorities for Week 2.

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Time Codes

2:43 - Dak Prescott Injury

12:52 - Biggest week 1 performances

21:29 - Week 1 Storylines

37:01 - Week 2 Waivers

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Week 1 Fantasy Football Ranks

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 23:20:30 GMT

Week 1 fantasy football rankings talk. We're talking about some of our standout ranks for week 1. Welsh finishes the show with a battle of Jake vs Brandon ranks.

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Time Codes

13:30 - Week 1 rank standouts

34:09 - Rank Debates

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The final draft season recap

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:04:40 GMT

Why look ahead when we can look back? Chris Vaccaro goes over his team builds in his high-stakes drafts and spins it out into what to expect this season from his most-rosterd players. Including:

--the surprise RB he is all in on this season

--his wacky tight end pairing

--a vague QB strategy

--and how to properly back up a strong WR start to a draft

Plus, Chris and his high stakes buddies made fun of Nando's deep WR sleepers Curtis Samuel and Donovan Peoples-Jones. Time will tell if it was justified.

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Week 1 waivers and the players we didn't get enough shares of

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:04:20 GMT

We put a lot of focus on players that we get shares of, but how about the players that we missed out on. Welsh, Ciely and Funston look at missed player shares, week 1 waivers and some bold predictions to kick the season of.

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Time Codes

4:47 - Week 1 Waivers

13:32 - Players we didn't get enough shares of

23:31 - Top Share Player

27:34 - Bold Predictions

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The All-Used-To-Have-Value Teams

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Welsh tasks Ciely and Funston to put together a team of players that had tremendous value earlier in the year, and now don't. We follow this up with the players you can pivot to if you are looking for value. We've also got a look at some of the player movement since final cuts were finalized.

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Time Codes

3:02 - Brian Robinson

6:56 - Jimmy G / Trey Lance

10:56 - AD BREAK

11 Sony Michel

13:09 - Kenyan Drake

14:33 - Jalen Reagor

16:06 - Marlon Mack and Trey Sermon

19:08 AD Break

19:08 - Jake and Brandon draft the All-Used-To-Have-Value teams

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Last minute draft prep with Chris Vaccaro

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 01:03:30 GMT

Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro do final draft prep just one week before the start of the season. Which players are falling and rising as high stakes drafts ramp up close to kickoff. The guys give you inside information and insight on the best pre-draft strategy.

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Final Preseason Takeaways

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:40:30 GMT

New host Chris Welsh joins the show! Jake, Brandon and Welsh prepare for the final draft weekend by picking one topic from the end of preseason to keep your eye on. Plus, the biggest news from the final preseason weekend.

Time codes:

Brian Robinson/Antonio Gibson - 5:38

JK Dobbins - 11:44

Geno Smith/Tyler Lockett/DK Metcalf - 15:36

Najee Harris - 20:46

Jake on Rookie RB's - 25:36

Breece Hall/Michael Carter - 28:01

Trey Lance - 33:16

Denzel Mims - 37:30

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Busting the "Running Back dead zone" myth

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:51:00 GMT

High stakes Hall of Famer Chris Vaccaro and Fantasy Managing Editor Nando Di Fino try to put this ridiculous "RB dead zone" buzz to rest. They investigate the RBs in that 5th-to-8th round ADP range and analyze several backs with upside who shouldn't be overlooked. Players discussed this episode include JK Dobbins, Antonio Gibson, Elijah Mitchell, Cordarrelle Patterson, Devin Singletary and more.

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In, Out, or No Doubt!: Beat Writer Hype Edition

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMT

The Athletic NFL beat writers have spent the last month at training camp. In other words, you aren't going to find many people who know their teams better than they do. We picked out five guys getting hyped up by our beat writers, and then debated them from a fantasy perspective on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Plus, a TAFFP stalwart says goodbye...

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Alvin Kamara, CeeDee Lamb on In, Out, or No Doubt!

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:54:00 GMT

Every summer right around this time, you realize that there are a handful of players you haven't talked about much for one reason or another. Welp, we're going to rectify that on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast with another round of In, Out, or No Doubt! Beller, Jake and Funston discuss Alvin Kamara, CeeDee Lamb and more.

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The Training Camp Hype Episode

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMT

The hype machine always gets pumping in training camp. Some players justify the hype in the regular season, while others prove to be nothing more than a summer mirage. Beller, Jake and Funston discuss six of this summer's hype-machine darlings on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Fantasy Football Does This Matter?

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:18:00 GMT

Does this or that development matter? It's the key question of training camp, at least from a fantasy football perspective. Beller, Jake and Funston take a look at five situations where the question applies on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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What the Hell are You?

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMT

We all have players who confound us every year. Players we just can't figure out. Beller, Jake and Funston dig into six such players who fit that mold on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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The Hot Take Episode

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Alec Pierce the highest-scoring rookie receiver? Trey Lance a top-seven fantasy quarterback? That's right, we've got hot takes. Here they are in The Hot Take Episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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In, Out, or No Doubt!: RB Dead Zone

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Ah yes, the dreaded RB Dead Zone. Much discussed, explored at a fantasy manager's peril. Or so the conventional wisdom would have you believe. Beller and Jake wade into the RB Dead Zone on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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In, Out, or No Doubt!: Mid-Round WRs

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMT

In both of the last two seasons, the essential receiver—Stefon Diggs in 2020 and Cooper Kupp in 2021—had a mid-round ADP. Beller and Jake discuss a handful of guys from that group on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Dalvin vs. Saquon; Elijah Moore vs. DeVonta Smith; Lance vs. Carr...It's Another Round of Fantasy Football Debates

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Beller, Jake and Funston hit on quarterback, running back and wide receiver in this round of debates, helping you focus on what matters and filter out what doesn't on draft day.

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In, Out, or No Doubt!: Real-Life RB2s

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:41:00 GMT

Beller, Jake and Funston get back to In, Out, or No Doubt! on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys discuss real-life RB2s, kicking around the fantasy football merits of Tony Pollard, A.J. Dillon, Rhamondre Stevenson, and the like.

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Fantasy Football Debates, Round 2: Conner vs. Fournette; Gabe Davis vs. Sutton; DK vs. Cooks

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Beller, Jake and Funston are back on the TAFFP debate stage, throwing down over the following decisions fantasy managers may be faced with on draft day...

James Conner vs. Leonard Fournette

Gabriel Davis vs. Courtland Sutton

DK Metcalf vs. Brandin Cooks

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In, Out, or No Doubt!: Last Year's Bums

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:32:00 GMT

It's time for another round of In, Out, or No Doubt! on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. This time around, Beller, Jake and Funston discuss some of last year's bums and whether they believe a rebound season is in the cards.

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It's Fantasy Debate Time! Rodgers vs. Dak; Henry vs. Mixon; Waddle vs. McLaurin

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Rarely in a fantasy football draft is there an obvious right or an obvious wrong. Picking the correct direction, then, could make all the difference in your season. Beller, Jake and Funston engage in a little debate club action on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, taking opposite sides of decisions that many fantasy managers could face on Draft Day.

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In, Out, or No Doubt!: Old Faces, New Places

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:26:00 GMT

It's Tuesday, which means it's In, Out or No Doubt! Day on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. On this episode, Beller, Jake and Funston consider old faces in new places, including Russell Wilson, Amari Cooper and Juju Smith-Schuster.

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Who Am I?: A Fantasy Football Trivia Game

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Fun facts are more than just fun. They can also help us get to the bottom of what a player's fantasy value should be. That's exactly what Beller, Funston and Jake do with five mystery (not for long) players on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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In, Out, or No Doubt!: Potential New Stars Edition

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:44:00 GMT

Welcome to the first installment of In, Out, or No Doubt!, where we get player-agnostic and price-obsessed. If you're "In," you want the player at ADP. If you're "Out," you don't. If you're "No Doubt!," you not only want him, but will be willing to reach for him.

On this episode, Beller, Jake and Funston discuss this season's potential new stars, including Javonte Williams, Kyle Pitts and Michael Pittman.

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The Booming Bengals, Lamar Being Lamar, and a Narrow Tree in Pittsburgh: Previewing the AFC North

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:51:00 GMT

Our eighth and final division preview covers the AFC North. Could the Bengals be the best offense in football? What do we make of J.K. Dobbins? Is Nick Chubb the most predictable back in the league? Is there upward mobility for Diontae Johnson? Beller, Jake and Funston answer those questions, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Buying the Rams, Fading (Sorta) the Cardinals, and Considering QB Changes in San Francisco and Seattle...It's Our NFC West Preview

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:32:00 GMT

The guys are all-in on an Allen Robinson rebound, somewhat divided on Elijah Mitchell, throwing their hands up at the Seattle quarterback situation, and ready to believe in James Conner. Beller, Jake and Funston break down the NFC West on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Changes in Green Bay and Fun in Detroit (!!!): A Spotlight on the NFC North

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:12:00 GMT

Davante Adams is gone, the song remains the same in Minnesota, and the Lions—yes, the Lions!—seem fun and interesting. Oh, and the Bears are here, too. Beller, Jake and Funston dive into the NFC North on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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AFC South Fantasy Football Preview

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 19:57:00 GMT

Can Derrick Henry keep things rolling in Tennessee? What's the Matt Ryan effect in Indy? We're all cool giving Trevor Lawrence a mulligan for last year, right? And does Houston have the most hilarious backfield in the league? Beller, Jake and Funston discuss all that, and a whole lot more, on the AFC South preview edition of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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NFC East Fantasy Football Preview

Tue, 31 May 2022 20:23:00 GMT

Our division-by-division preview series takes us this week to the NFC East, where the Cowboys and Eagles are pretty clearly battling for superiority. Beller, Jake and Brandon get into all the pertinent fantasy discussions in the division, including Dak's QB1 status, the Saquon question, the new-look Eagles, the Wentz Effect in DC, and a whole lot more.

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NFC South Fantasy Football Preview

Tue, 24 May 2022 19:32:00 GMT

Business as usual in Tampa? Making sense of the Saints. To CMC, nor not CMC. More than meets the eye in Atlanta? Beller, Jake and Funston get into all that on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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AFC East Fantasy Football Preview

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:47:00 GMT

Do the Dolphins have the widest range of fantasy outcomes in the league? Are the Patriots the most boring fantasy team in years? Is Josh Allen about to be QB1 for the third straight year? Are the Jets sneaky fun? Beller, Jake and Funston answer those questions and more on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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AFC West Fantasy Football Preview

Tue, 17 May 2022 20:50:00 GMT

Targeting great teams and expected fertile offensive environments can often be a better approach than specific players in the fantasy world. To help you prepare in that way, we'll be taking a tour of every division on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. We kick things off in the AFC West.

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DeAndre Hopkins Gets Suspended, Breece Hall Steals Michael Carter's Mojo, and the Day 2 and 3 NFL Draft Picks Who Matter in Fantasy Leagues

Tue, 03 May 2022 19:06:00 GMT

The second and third days of the NFL Draft saw a number of immediately fantasy-relevant players land with teams that could make them more intriguing than originally expected. Or less. It's hard to tell. Beller, Jake and Funston do what they can to make sense of it on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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2022 NFL Draft First Round Fantasy Reactions

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:04:00 GMT

Six rookie receivers found homes in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, as expected. None of them is in Green Bay, which is objectively hilarious. Oh, and A.J. Brown is an Eagle now. Beller, Jake and Funston break down the fantasy implications of the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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It's Our 2022 NFL Draft Draft

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:08:00 GMT

There's really no better way to celebrate the draft than by making a draft game out of following the draft. That's exactly what Beller, Funston and Jake do on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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The Best Settings, Parameters and Wrinkles for Your Fantasy Football League

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 02:09:00 GMT

Setting up a new fantasy league? Itching to spice up your current one? This is the time of year you should be thinking about the setup and rules that can make a good fantasy league great. Beller and Funston share their dos and don'ts on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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The Fantasy Football Guide to the 2022 NFL Draft

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:47:00 GMT

The NFL Draft is just more than two weeks away, with the next class of fantasy superstars set to enter the NFL. Jake, Funston and Beller highlight what fantasy fanatics should be watching for in the draft on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Ranking Receivers and Tight Ends after the Offseason Frenzy

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:13:08 GMT

Beller and Jake wrap up TAFFP's first set of 2022 rankings with a look at receiver and tight end. Can Justin Jefferson unseat Cooper Kupp? How big are the second and third tiers of receivers? And a fond farewell to the first-round tight end.

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Top-10 Fantasy Football Running Backs and Quarterbacks after Free Agent and Trading Frenzy

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:34:00 GMT

Well that was a fun couple of weeks. With the craziness of free agency and trading season behind us, Beller, Jake and Funston plant their first flags of the season by naming their top 10 fantasy football running backs and quarterbacks for 2022 as things stand right now.

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Watson to Cleveland! Davante to Vegas! Another Crazy Week of Reshuffling in the NFL

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:36:00 GMT

We thought that the NFL offseason reshuffle had to peak a couple weeks ago with Russell Wilson getting traded to the Broncos and Tom Brady ending his hilariously short retirement. Then last week came in and gave us Deshaun Watson to the Browns and Davante Adams to the Raiders. As always, the NFL stays at the center of the sports conversation.

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Russ to Denver! Mitch to Pittsburgh! Assessing Where the Fantasy Football Chips Have Fallen

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:55:00 GMT

Perhaps you've heard that Russell Wilson got traded to the Broncos. Perhaps you've also heard that the Packers are running back. And maybe you've even heard to Tom Brady's retirement was one big fake. The guys sure did pick a good time to come back, didn't they?

Beller, Jake and Funston assess all the moves we've seen over the last 10 days or so from a fantasy perspective on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Free Agency Through a Fantasy Football Lens

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:16:00 GMT

NFL free agency is right around the corner, and there is no shortage of intrigue in the fantasy football world. From Chris Godwin to Arizona's backfield to Dalton Schultz and back around, the impending movement in March will have major effects when we all sit down to draft this summer. Beller and Funston take a first look at it all on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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The Super Bowl Party Sheet & Props Episode

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:45:00 GMT

Nando, Jake and Funston dig into Funston's Super Bowl Party Sheet and several props they're interested in for the Rams-Bengals matchup on Sunday!

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Early Super Bowl Matchup Thoughts & The Coaching Carousel

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:16:00 GMT

We have a Super Bowl matchup! Nando, Jake and Funston share their early thoughts on Rams-Bengals, before examining several coaching changes around the league involving the Giants, Raiders, Panthers, and Broncos (among others).

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Digging Deeper into Jake's 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:18:00 GMT

Jake, Funston & Nando dig deeper into Jake's recently-released 2022 fantasy football rankings, and consider a few big shifts in value for dynasty leagues. Where is Gabriel Davis' value headed after his monster game in the Bills' season-ending loss to Kansas City? Is there a depth running back in KC worth stashing in dynasty leagues? And, should you consider placing kicker points into the D/ST slot for your league going forward?

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Our First Look at Jake's 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:26:00 GMT

DVR, Brandon and Jake discuss Jake's recently released 2022 fantasy football rankings. After two injury-plagued seasons, is Christian McCaffrey still an elite option in Round 1? How high should Jaylen Waddle go as the focal point of the Dolphins' offense? And, has Kyle Pitts joined the elite tier of tight ends?

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Recapping a Wild Week 18 & Preparing for Fantasy Football Playoff Pools

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:45:10 GMT

A wild Week 18 is in the books! Nando, Jake, and Brandon are ready to take a look ahead to fantasy football playoff pools -- and they hold a quick three-person draft of their own. Beyond the favorites, which team(s) should you consider bankrolling in your playoff leagues?

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The Athletic's Week 18 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 19:05:00 GMT

It's Week 18 -- our final regular season Rankings Show of the 2021 season -- whether you're playing an actual Fantasy Championship, battling for a total points crown, or enjoy a special edition of the show, fire away with your questions!

Nando, Jake and Funston are here to help you make any final decisions you might have on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Looking Ahead to the 2022 First Round

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:05:00 GMT

Nando, Brandon and Chris take an early look at their 2022 first-round candidates in their final episode together for the 2021 season.

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Chiefs-Bengals, Rams-Ravens and our Other Five Fave Bets for Week 17

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Beller and Zac put a bow on Five Faves for the 2021 season, with a profitable season within reach for both of them. The guys dig into Chiefs (-5) at Bengals (51), Rams (-4.5) at Ravens (46.5), Cowboys (-6) vs. Cardinals (51.5) and more.

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Fantasy Football Championship Week is Here!

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:53:11 GMT

The week every fantasy manager hopes to play in has arrived. All that prep beginning in June; all those best ball drafts in July; all the pods and articles consumed in August; all that excitement in draft season; all the grinding through waivers on Tuesday nights; it all pointed to this. Week 17. Fantasy Football Championship Week.

Beller, Jake and Funston are here to help you make any final decisions you might have on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Devin Singletary, Boston Scott, and the Rest of Championship Week's Misfit Starters

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Congratulations, you've made it to your fantasy football league's championship game. Chances are that way back in August, you drew part of it up like this. You targeted Jonathan Taylor in the first round. You ranked Davante Adams as the #1 receiver. You struck for players like Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel and Javonte Williams in the middle rounds. You had a good feeling that if you were in this spot, they'd be the ones to carry you.

But let's be honest. Part of it you didn't plan. Devin Singletary? Boston Scott? Ronald Jones? Dare Ogunbowale? All of those guys can be trusted to varying degrees in Week 17. Beller, Chris and Brandon discuss that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Taking the Fantasy Football Pulse of the Eagles, Bengals and Chargers

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:31:00 GMT

It's the final Beat Writer Tuesday of the season on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Bo Wulf (Eagles), Jay Morrison (Bengals) and Daniel Popper (Chargers) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective.

With Miles Sanders (hand) out again, what's the look of the Eagles' backfield for Week 17? Can Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense carry over their Week 16 explosion into this week's matchup with the Chiefs? Has Justin Jackson played well enough to carve out a meaningful role for himself alongside a healthy Austin Ekeler? Our beat writers answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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You're in the Fantasy Football Championship. Can you Keep Dancing with Who Brought You?

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:45:00 GMT

We know that there are some championship berths hanging in the balance, but let's be honest. Saints-Dolphins is about as inconsequential as a Monday night game could be for fantasy purposes. The vast majority of fantasy managers heading to their league's championship already know that they're on their way.

Some surprise players might have helped them there. Guys like Joe Burrow and Justin Jackson and Amon-Ra St. Brown. On the other hand, they may have advanced despite Week 16 duds from Tom Brady or Saquon Barkley or Keenan Allen. Can they count on the Week 16 ponies to keep rolling? Can they rely on the Week 16 phonies to bounce back? Beller, Jake and Funston dig into that on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Bills-Patriots, Rams-Vikings & more Week 16 Five Faves

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Zac Jackson and Vic Tafur run through their week 16 Five Faves, including a pair of key divisional games in Bills-Patriots and Ravens-Bengals. Plus, a look at Steelers-Chiefs, Rams-Vikings, and more!

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Justin Jackson, Ronald Jones, Starts, Sits in The Athletic's Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:59:00 GMT

We’re full steam into the fantasy football playoffs! But there are still tons of questions heading into Week 16.

Jake and Funston are here to help you answer those questions. Is Ronald Jones an automatic start? What should we expect from Tyler Huntley? Devin Singletary or Joe Mixon? Is Justin Jackson an RB2? The guys get into all that and a whole lot more on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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The most insane week of fantasy football in 20 years. What now?

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:43:17 GMT

Nando, Chris and Brandon recap a maddening Week 15 for fantasy owners on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Chris says it was the most insane week of fantasy football in his 20 years in the business. Sunday featured a record low amount of touchdowns scored. The trio touch on top performers, underperformers and how to navigate your fantasy roster for the rest of the playoffs.

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Taking the Fantasy Football Pulse of the Buccaneers, Lions and Cowboys

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:35:00 GMT

It's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Greg Auman (Buccaneers), Nick Baumgardner (Lions) and Jon Machota (Cowboys) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective.

Is Antonio Brown a 1-for-1 replacement for Chris Godwin? How has Amon-Ra St. Brown turned into a must-start fantasy player? What's wrong with Dak Prescott and the Dallas passing game? Our beat writers answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Week 15 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 19:31:00 GMT

Turns out that a lot of fantasy managers were able to advance out of the first round of their playoffs simply by being less bad than their opponents this season. That was a brutal Week 15 summed up by this one simple fact: With four games remaining, the QB1 class includes four players who scored fewer than 16 points.

Why was Week 15 so bad in the fantasy world? Was it a fluke, or could it tell us something about where the rest of the playoffs are headed? Beller, Jake and Funston discuss those two questions and dig into the full Week 15 slate on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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First Look | Week 16 Waiver Wire

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:02:00 GMT

Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper take their first look at the Week 16 waiver wire. Opportunities may be available for running backs in Cincinnati, Miami and Detroit as the fantasy playoffs continue, but could Amon-Ra St. Brown and Gabriel Davis end up serving as viable options to help you win a fantasy football championship in the coming weeks?

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Week 15 DFS Main Slate Breakdown

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 19:56:00 GMT

Beller and DVR try to weed through a rapidly-changing Week 15 main slate from a DFS perspective.

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Colts-Patriots, Bengals-Broncos, and our Other Week 15 Five Faves

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Beller, Vic and Zac have just a few more weeks of Five Faves to go, as the guys look to fight their way to profitable records on the season. Their 15 combined picks cover 11 of the 15 remaining games in Week 15, and they find a ton of agreement along the way.

Beller and Vic both like the Steelers catching 2.5 points in Denver, while Beller and Zac are both on the Steelers as 1-point underdogs at home against the Titans. You can get those picks from the show description. For the rest, you'll have to listen.

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Lamar Jackson, Eli Mitchell, and The Athletic's Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:25:00 GMT

The fantasy football playoffs are here, and with them come a host of questions for managers trying to navigate the murky waters of Week 15.

Beller, Jake and Funston are here to help you answer those questions. Can you wait it out for Lamar Jackson? How high up the ranks does A.J. Green rise? Who can help surprise and help you advance to your league's semifinals? The guys get into all that and a whole lot more on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Dolphins over Jets, Cowboys over Giants, and other Week 15 Survivor Picks

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Beller and DVR are back on the Survivor pool circuit, breaking down the slate for Week 15.

The top pick of the week looks like Cardinals over Lions, but it's likely that many, if not most, people still alive at this point of Survivor pools used the Cardinals to get here. If that's you, Beller and DVR offer up plenty of pivots, including Dolphins over Jets, Cowboys over Giants and 49ers over Falcons.

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Have a Holly, Jolly Fantasy Football Playoffs

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:00:00 GMT

It's the best time of the year. For those of us in the playoffs, of course. Nando, Chris and Brandon get into all the Week 15 craziness on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. They discuss the covid situations affecting the Browns and Rams, Lamar Jackson's injury and downturn, newfound WR3s for the playoffs, Rashaad Penny's breakout, Chase Edmonds' return, and more. And, of course, Nando figures out a somewhat relevant way to discuss D'Onta Foreman and Mike Davis.

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Taking the fantasy pulse in Buffalo, San Francisco and Seattle, and opening up our mailbag

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:59:00 GMT

It's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Joe Buscaglia (Bills), Matt Barrows (49ers) and Michael-Shawn Dugar (Seahawks) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective.

Will Josh Allen be able to give it a go this week? What about Eli Mitchell? Has Rashaad Penny's breakout finally arrived? Is Russell Wilson back to full health? Our beat writers answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

After that, Funston joins Beller to open up our Athletic Fantasy Sports mailbag. The guys discuss quarterbacks and defenses to stream in the playoffs, the RB2 landscape heading into the fantasy playoffs, and more.

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Week 14 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

With the Rams and Cardinals set to get together on Monday night, it's a guarantee that more than a few playoff berths and regular season championships hang in the balance. All we can say to those of you involved is good luck. The rest of us have to turn our attention to Week 15 and the start of the 2021 fantasy football playoffs.

That's exactly what Beller, Jake and Brandon do on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Is Rashaad Penny about to become a fantasy playoff hero? Is Taysom Hill right there with him? On the other side of the coin, is it time to be worried about Dak Prescott? The guys answer all of those questions, and get into a whole lot more as they put a bow on Week 14 and the fantasy football regular season.

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First Look | Week 15 Waiver Wire

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 01:41:00 GMT

Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper take their first look at the Week 15 waiver wire. Where should you turn at quarterback if Lamar Jackson is forced to miss time after leaving with an injury in Week 14? Is Rashaad Penny finally taking over the Seattle backfield? Is Rashod Bateman primed to take a big step forward in the fantasy playoffs?

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Week 14 DFS Main Slate Breakdown

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:21:00 GMT

Beller and DVR discuss the Week 14 slate from the DFS perspective. Which game has the greatest stack appeal this Sunday? Is there a must-play option in cash games in the Bucs-Bills matchup? Can you trust Cam Newton and the Carolina offense in a great spot against Atlanta's porous defense?

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Week 14 Five Fave Bets

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Beller, Zac and Vic are back for another round of Five Faves, with their 15 combined picks covering 11 of the remaining Week 14 games. Among their favorites, you'll find...

Vic and Beller finding agreement on the Browns (-2.5) vs. the Ravens.

Beller and Zac doing something similar in the Monday night showdown between the Cardinals (-2.5, 51.5) and Ravens.

Vic and Zac both backing big underdogs.

And plenty more...

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The Athletic's Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:10:00 GMT

It's the final week of the fantasy football regular season. Playoff berths will be secured. Playoff hopes will be dashed. Regular season titles will be secured, along with the precious byes that typically accompany them. It's the biggest week of the fantasy season to date.

Beller, Jake and Funston are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Are Buccaneers-Bills and Cardinals-Rams going to be as exciting as they appear on paper. Can you trust running backs like Chuba Hubbard and D'Onta Foreman? Who could go belly up at precisely the wrong time? The guys get into all that, and a whole lot more.

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Week 14 Survivor Picks

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:00:00 GMT

The Packers and Chargers are both double-digit favorites in Week 14 against also-rans, the Bears and Giants, respectively. Unsurprisingly, they're two of the most popular selections in Survivor pools this week.

Beller and DVR break down the Survivor landscape on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. One of the two is making one of those big favorites his One True Pick, even after breaking news that dropped near the end of the show. The other is taking one of the three other comfortable favorites this week. When in doubt, you can almost always fade the Texans, Jaguars and Jets. Almost always.

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Annoying Byes, Titans RBs and Taysom: Week 14 is Here

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

A Week 14 regular season finale is new to most of us. New to all of us, and far more annoying is Week 14 byes. Plenty of fantasy managers will be looking to lock up playoff byes and playoff berths without Jonathan Taylor, and that's just one of the subplots of Week 14.

Beller, Vaccaro and Brandon get into all of those subplots on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. They discuss the Titans and 49ers backfields, injuries for Joe Burrow and Taysom Hill, the utility of Marquez Valdes-Scantling and K.J. Osborn, and a whole lot more.

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Taking the fantasy pulse in Baltimore, Cincinnati and Minnesota, and opening up our mailbag

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:45:00 GMT

It's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Jeff Zrebiec (Ravens), Jay Morrison (Bengals) and Arif Hasan (Vikings) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective.

What's up with Lamar Jackson? Has Devonta Freeman discovered the fountain of youth? How's Joe Burrow's finger? Is Ja'Marr Chase hitting a rookie wall? How does the Vikings offense change without Adam Thielen? Our beat writers answer all those questions, and plenty more.

After that, Funston joins Beller to open up our Athletic Fantasy Sports mailbag. The guys tackle some real-world Week 14 issues, then get into fantasy theory with a discussion whether points scored should determine any playoff spots.

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Week 13 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Now that's more like it. Week 13 reminded us why we love this sport and game so much, with great games and standout individual performances from start to finish, making for one of the most exciting fantasy weeks of the season.

Beller, Jake and Funston break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Is RB1 Javonte here to stay? What was that egg from Patrick Mahomes? Are the Rams back? Is all well for the Chargers after the latest installment in their season-long Jekyll and Hyde act? The guys answer those questions, name Week 13 winners and losers, and do a whole lot more over this hour.

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First Look | Week 14 Waiver Wire

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 02:11:00 GMT

Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper take their first look at the Week 14 waiver wire. Another injury in Minnesota has opened the door for two new pass-catching options on the wire in many leagues, the Eagles' backfield might be in flux again with Miles Sanders' early exit in Week 13, plus Jamison Crowder might have a path back to relevance with the Jets following Corey Davis' injury on Sunday.

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Week 13 DFS Main Slate Breakdown

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Beller and DVR discuss the Week 13 slate from the DFS perspective. Which game has the greatest stack appeal this Sunday? Which value plays should you target to create opportunities to spend up elsewhere in your builds?

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Week 13 Five Fave Bets

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Beller, Zac and Vic are back for another round of Five Faves, with their 15 combined picks covering 10 of the remaining Week 13 games. Among their favorites, you'll find...

Vic and Zac going head to head on the Vikings (-7) at Lions...

But then finding agreement on Bears (+7.5) vs. Cardinals.

Beller and Vic joining forces for Dolphins (-4) vs. Giants.

And plenty more...

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The Athletic's Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:30:00 GMT

There are just two weeks remaining in the typical fantasy football regular season. Playoff berths will be locked up this week. Playoff dreams will be dashed this week. It all makes Week 13 one of the most consequential weeks of the season, even if it doesn't carry the gravitas it did in our previous 16-game, 17-week world.

Beller and Jake break down all 14 games on the Week 13 slate from a fantasy perspective on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Is the 50.5 total on Chargers-Bengals oddly high? Is it time to give up on the Seahawks? Could the marquee game of the week, Patriots-Bills, be a snoozer of a fantasy matchup? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Week 13 Survivor Picks

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:00:00 GMT

We've finally lost one of our two competitors in this two-strike Survivor pool. DVR went down with the Eagles last week, surviving an impressive 12 weeks before succumbing to one of the pool world's most challenging beasts. Beller, meanwhile, remained perfect behind the Patriots' 36-13 win over the Titans.

The guys discuss Week 13 Survivor picks on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Do you go with the Vikings in Detroit to get some leverage, or trust the Rams at home against the Jaguars if you have them? Cardinals over Bears in Chicago? Buccaneers over Falcons in Atlanta? Where can we get a little crazy this week? The guys touch on all that, and more.

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Vent, Lament, Repent: The Fantasy Football Stretch Run

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:07:00 GMT

There are two weeks left in the fantasy football regular season, and the running back position is a total mess. That's where Nando, Chris and Brandon focus their attention on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football podcast. They also discuss OBJ and Jaylen Waddle, late-season surges for Antonio Gibson and Alexander Mattison, Eli Mitchell's league-winning bona fides, and, for some reason, Mike Davis.

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Taking the fantasy pulse in New England and Dallas, and opening up our mailbag

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:08:00 GMT

It's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Matthew Fairburn (Patriots) and Jon Machota (Cowboys) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective.

What's been the spark behind the Patriots' surge to the top of the AFC East? Is the division of labor between Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson here to stay? What's the status of Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper ahead of Thursday night's game in New Orleans? Our beat writers answer those questions, and plenty more.

After that, Funston joins Beller to open up our Athletic Fantasy Sports mailbag.

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Week 12 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:07:29 GMT

At the time this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast goes to air, there will still be one game remaining in Week 12. However, with most fantasy matchups already decided, the final two weeks of the typical fantasy season rest heavy on everyone's mind. Beller, Jake and Funston take what we saw in Week 12 and apply it to these next two weeks on this episode.

It's a surprisingly robust waiver wire heading into Week 13, although for unfortunate reasons. How should managers prioritize the available backs in their leagues? Is it time to worry a little about Tom Brady? Is A.J. Dillon a worthy starter alongside a healthy Aaron Jones? Is Tony Pollard a better player than Ezekiel Elliott? Are there any lingering rookie-wall concerns for Najee Harris or Ja'Marr Chase? The guys get into all that, and a whole lot more.

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First Look | Week 13 Waiver Wire

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 02:11:00 GMT

Michael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 13 waiver wire. An unfortunate week of injuries at the running back position has opened up a few intriguing options to pick up as late-season additions including Alexander Mattison (in shallow leagues), two backs in Tennessee, and a few volume options on bad teams that could help you through the final bye week of 2021.

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Buccaneers/Colts, Vikings/49ers, and Our Other Week 12 Five Faves

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:45:08 GMT

Beller, Zac and Vic are back for another round of Five Faves, with their 15 combined picks covering nine of the remaining Week 12 games. Among their favorites, you'll find...

Vic and Zac going head to head on the Panthers (-1.5) at Dolphins.

Zac and Beller finding agreement on Vikings (+3) at 49ers

Beller and Vic doing the same on Steelers (+4.5) at Bengals

And plenty more...

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Week 12 Survivor Picks

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Beller and DVR get together on the day before Thanksgiving to give thanks that they're still alive in this Survivor pool, and to find picks for Week 12.

Beller's lucky to have the Patriots available, and he zeroed in on them quickly. DVR, meanwhile, had to get a bit more creative with his pick. The guys discuss the top plays, secondary picks, teams to avoid, and more, as well.

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The Athletic's Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:36:00 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving to all our loyal listeners and viewers. To show our appreciation, we present you with a fantasy feast on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

This is shaping up to be a fun week in the NFL, with Rams-Packers, Vikings-49ers, Colts-Buccaneers, and Bengals-Steelers among the games with serious implications in the standings. Many of those games will weigh heavily in the fantasy world, as well, with just three weeks remaining in the typical fantasy football regular season.

Beller and Funston break down all 15 games on the Week 12 slate from the fantasy perspective. The guys also share their favorite Thanksgiving Day football memories.

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A Fantasy Feast with Thanksgiving Day games, Cam Newton, and the Greatness of Jonathan Taylor

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:13:00 GMT

Nando and Vaccaro talk turkey on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Literally and figuratively!

On the figurative side, the guys discuss the Thanksgiving Day games, why Vaccaro hates watching the Saints and Giants, the greatness of Jonathan Taylor and Justin Jefferson, and why it's time to worry about Russell Wilson.

On the literal side, the guys have some fun with their favorite Thanksgiving traditions.

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Week 11 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:40:00 GMT

We're rounding third and heading for home in the 2021 fantasy football regular season. Most leagues have just three weeks remaining before the playoffs, making any lessons we can draw from Week 11 potentially crucial for keeping championship hopes alive.

So, what are those lessons? Well, it's time to totally recalibrate what we think about Seattle's offense. Is the same true of the Bills' group? Can we buy what we saw from Ben Roethlisberger in the fourth quarter on Sunday night? Is Rhamondre Stevenson stealing thunder from Damien Harris? How much fun are the fully healthy 49ers? Are playoff bids from the Vikings and Eagles meaningful in the fantasy world? Beller, Jake and Funston tackle all that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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First Look | Week 12 Waiver Wire

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 01:43:00 GMT

Michael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 12 waiver wire. As the Dallas receiving corps gets hampered by injuries, is Cedric Wilson a viable option for the upcoming week? How much interest should you have in Van Jefferson down the stretch? And, are there any waiver-wire running backs worth considering?

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Week 11 DFS Main Slate Breakdown

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:57:00 GMT

Beller and DVR discuss the Week 11 slate from the DFS perspective. Cam Newton is back! Is he a viable cheap option at quarterback this week? Which top-end RB is Beller building around? How much exposure should you seek in the Dallas-Kansas City matchup?

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Packers/Vikings, Cowboys/Chiefs, and Our Other Week 11 Five Faves

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Beller, Zac and Vic are back for another round of Five Faves, with their 15 combined picks covering 10 of the remaining Week 11 games. Among their favorites, you'll find...

Beller and Vic going head to head on the Packers (-1.5) and Vikings.

Vic and Zac finding a form of agreement on Lions/Browns.

Zac and Beller doing the same in Cowboys/Chiefs.

And plenty more...

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The Athletic's Week 11 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:38:00 GMT

Week 10 was another celebration of the backup running back, with the likes of Rhamondre Stevenson, Mark Ingram and D'Ernest Johnson coming through for fantasy owners. They all find themselves in different circumstances this week, which is just one of the many storylines coming our way in Week 11.

Beller, Jake and Funston break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Are Stevenson, Ingram and Johnson still playable with their starters expected to return? How good can A.J. Dillon be with Aaron Jones out of the lineup? How much fun are we going to have watching Cowboys-Chiefs? Mix in a couple of head-to-head receiver battles, and we've got one heck of a stew going for the Week 11 Rankings Show.

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Week 11 Survivor Picks

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 01:00:00 GMT

It was another ghastly week in Survivor pools in Week 10, with results like Washington over Buccaneers, Panthers over Cardinals and the Steelers-Lions tie taking out huge numbers. For those that survived (thank you, Cowboys) it's on to Week 11.

Beller and DVR make their Survivor picks for Week 11 on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Can you trust the two most popular plays, Browns over Lions and Titans over Texans? Is now the time to burn the Buccaneers for those who saved them to this point? Who should we avoid? Who can we get a little bit crazy with, if that time is right?

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Where Have All the Fantasy Points Gone?

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Is there a dearth of fantasy scoring this season, or is it just us? Seems like it's not just us. Nando, Chris and Brandon dive into the reasons why this has been one of the lowest-scoring fantasy seasons in recent memory. Their discussion leads them to actionable Week 11 topics, such as the utility of Wayne Gallman and D'Onta Foreman, quarterbacks to stream, Cam Newton's rest-of-season outlook, Kenny Golladay's bounceback chances, and a whole lot more.

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Taking the fantasy pulse of the Jets, Steelers and Chargers, and opening up our mailbag

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:01:00 GMT

It's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Connor Hughes (Jets), Mark Kaboly (Steelers) and Daniel Popper (Chargers) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective.

Is the Elijah Moore emergence here to stay? Is there any risk of the Steelers pulling back on the Najee Harris throttle? What's wrong with Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense? Our beats provide their on-the-ground expertise on those questions, and a whole lot more.

After that, Funston joins Beller to open up our Athletic Fantasy Sports mailbag.

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Week 10 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:57:00 GMT

After a wacky Week 9, Week 10 was a refreshing return to normalcy in the fantasy football world. The week had its quirkiness, to be sure—what the hell was that, Buccaneers?—but it was a relief to see a huge chunk of our game mostly return to form.

We can safely breathe some signs of relief for the Cowboys, Bills and Chiefs. Aaron Rodgers returned not with a bang, but certainly with a win. Russell Wilson, meanwhile, came back with a resounding thud. And is it time to worry about Justin Herbert? Beller, Jake and Funston get into all that and a whole lot more on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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First Look | Week 11 Waiver Wire

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 01:45:00 GMT

Michael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 11 waiver wire. How should you expect Rhamondre Stevenson in league's where he's available? Is Cam Newton back? Is Cam bringing Robby Anderson back to fantasy relevance with him? And can you please just pick up Dan Arnold so we can talk about someone else at the tight end position on this show?

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Week 10 DFS Main Slate Breakdown

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:58:00 GMT

Beller and DVR discuss the Week 10 slate from the DFS perspective. If Nick Chubb doesn't go, should you plan on building around D'Ernest Johnson? Is paying up at quarterback easier than usual this week? With many top tight ends unavailable, which discounted options should you focus on?

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Chiefs/Raiders, Browns/Patriots, Rams/Niners and our Week 10 Five Faves

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Beller, Zac and Vic are back for another round of Five Faves, with their 15 combined picks covering nine of the remaining Week 10 games. Among their favorites, you'll find...

Beller and Vic going head to head on the Broncos (-3) and Eagles.

Vic and Zac finding a form of agreement on Chiefs/Raiders.

Zac and Beller doing the same in Browns/Patriots.

And plenty more...

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The Athletic's Week 10 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:12:00 GMT

After a bizarre Week 9, we'd all appreciate a little normalcy in the fantasy football world. And hey, if that came with some high scores, we'd appreciate that, too. We could get it, with six of the 14 games featuring totals of at least 49.5 points.

Beller, Jake and Funston break down Week 10 and everything coming our way on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Will the offenses that struggled last week bounce back? Can Mike Williams finally get going again? Can Brandon Aiyuk keep it going? Who are this week's surprises waiting to happen? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Week 10 Survivor Picks

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Beller and DVR break down the Survivor Pool landscape for Week 10. Before they get into their picks, they discuss the idea of building a roadmap for the remaining weeks at this time of year. Smart, or is it still a little early and/or presumptuous to do that?

After that bit of 30,000-foot talk, the guys get into their picks for Week 10. Is it as easy as locking in the Steelers over the Lions or the Ravens over the Dolphins? Should pot odds and leverage drive you to Colts over Jaguars or Cardinals over Panthers? The guys discuss that, plus give you some teams to avoid and some risky picks if you're ready to Get Crazy.

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Did That Matter or Nah?: The Story of Week 9

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:53:00 GMT

We've touched on the weirdness of Week 9 on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast this week, but now we're going to distill it into what really matters. Which is, did any of it matter?

Beller, Vaccaro and Brandon consider that in both team and player contexts on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Are we worried about the Cowboys, Chiefs or Bills after dud performances in Week 9? What about the Bengals and Rams? Did Justin Fields turn a corner? Are Mark Ingram and Brandon Aiyuk suddenly fantasy viable? Is Courtland Sutton in trouble? The trio answers all those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Taking the fantasy pulse in Washington, New Orleans and Las Vegas, and opening up our mailbag

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:42:00 GMT

It's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, with Ben Standing (Washington), Kat Terrell (Saints) and Vic Tafur (Raiders) joining Beller to give us an update on their teams.

Could Antonio Gibson get shut down? Is Taysom Hill ready to take over as the starter in New Orleans? Are the changes in Vegas under interim head coach Rich Bisaccia here to stay? Our beats answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

After that, Brandon Funston joins the show to open up the TA Fantasy mailbag with Beller. The guys discuss James Conner as an RB1, rest-of-season rankings for some high-end receivers, the best landing spots for Odell Beckham, and more.

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Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers from a Weird Week 9

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:45:00 GMT

Sooooo, that was a strange week, huh? The Cowboys got run out of their own stadium by the Broncos? The Titans went into L.A. and knocked off the Rams in their first game without Derrick Henry?! The Bills scored six points in a loss to the Jaguars?!?!?! Yeah, this is shaping up to be one of the more unpredictable editions of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast's WiLoTaWai of the season.

Beller, Jake and Funston get into this wacky week's Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. What was the weirdest part of the week? Is Elijah Moore becoming a thing? Is Devonta Freeman? Could James Conner find a new level for the rest of the season? Just how big are the problems in Kansas City? Could the Falcons have possible scored more annoying touchdowns? The guys answer all that, and a whole lot more.

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First Look | Week 10 Waiver Wire

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 02:23:00 GMT

Michael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 10 waiver wire. How much can you trust emerging options in the Jets' offense? What will it take for you to pick up Dan Arnold where available? And, how interested should you be in Donovan Peoples-Jones now that OBJ is out of the mix Cleveland?

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Week 9 DFS Main Slate Breakdown

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:28:00 GMT

Beller and DVR discuss the Week 9 slate from a DFS perspective. Are Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor viable cash-game quarterbacks? Is there a particular game to target among the highest totals on the board? Are we back to high-priced running backs on an oddly settled weekend at the position? The guys get into that, and a whole lot more.

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Week 9 Five Faves

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Alright, enough messing around. After a rough Week 8, Beller, Vic and Zac are done looking at the entire slate, making a pick for every game before zeroing in on their Five Faves. From now on, it's Five Faves and Five Faves only.

Among this week's Faves we find a consensus pick in Chargers -1.5 at Eagles, a showdown between Vic and Zac in Cardinals -1 at 49ers, and three unders against just one over.

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The Athletic's Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:56:00 GMT

Sooooo, this has been a week in the fantasy football world, huh? No Derrick Henry. No Aaron Rodgers. No Odell Beckham. In some instances, that's going to make it easier to set fantasy lineups. In many, many others, however, it will make it harder. Much, much harder.

Beller, Jake and Funston are here to help you with those decisions on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. How does Rodgers' absence trickle down to the rest of the Packers offense? Is Taysom Hill an easy fantasy starter right off the bat? Is Jeremy McNichols a starter this week? Is Adrian Peterson? Are both? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Week 9 Survivor Picks

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:44:00 GMT

DVR begins his 'Never Cincinnati' movement as he and Beller reveal their Week 9 Survivor picks on this episode. Will the Jets ruin more pools this week, or are the Colts a strong option at home Thursday night? Which secondary options should you consider in the weeks ahead, and how much do you trust the Saints with Taysom Hill likely back at quarterback?

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From Derrick Henry to Aaron Rodgers, it's a weird week for fantasy football

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:05:00 GMT

OK, so Derrick Henry is likely out for the rest of the season. And Michael Thomas is out for the rest of the season. Oh yeah, and Aaron Rodgers will miss this week's game against the Chiefs, and potentially next week's game against the Seahawks, after testing positive for covid-19. Any other news to cram in here, NFL?

Nando, Chris and Brandon get into all of that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Taking the fantasy pulse in Philadelphia and Indianapolis, and opening up our mailbag

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:56:00 GMT

It's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, with Zach Berman (Eagles) and Zak (Keefer) joining Beller to give us an update on their teams.

Is Boston Scott the man in the Eagles backfield while Miles Sanders is out? Could Jalen Hurts get replaced down the stretch if the Eagles totally fall out of contention? Is there anyone in Indy worth caring about outside of Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman? Our beats answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

After that, Brandon Funston joins the show to open up the TA Fantasy mailbag with Beller. The guys discuss Adrian Peterson vs. Jeremy McNichols, Terry McLaurin's rest-of-season value, Michael Carter's takeoff, and more.

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Fantasy Football Week 8 Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast's Week 8 WiLoTaWai is here. That's short for Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers. That's right. We're trying to make WiLoTaWai (pronounced Wih-LO-tuh-way) happen. Join us for the ride.

What are we doing about the huge Derrick Henry news that broke on Monday morning? Who won Week 8? Who lost it? Does Zack Moss have a meaningful passing game role? Did we just see some signs of life from Brandon Aiyuk? How good is Michael Carter going to be the rest of the season? Do we have any creeping worries for the Chargers? The guys answer all that, and a whole lot more.

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First Look | Week 9 Waiver Wire

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:40:00 GMT

Michael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 9 waiver wire. With the surprise twist in the Philadelphia backfield during the Eagles' win over the Lions on Sunday, is Boston Scott a priority add? Should you chase Carlos Hyde with a possible opening for an increased role in Jacksonville? How much interest should you have in the Jets' pass-catchers on the heels of their upset win over the Bengals? Is Dan Arnold an upgrade for those who have been streaming tight ends this season?

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Week 8 DFS Main Slate Breakdown

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:36:00 GMT

Beller and DVR discuss the Week 8 slate from a DFS perspective. Is there enough value to comfortable build lineups around Derrick Henry? How much of a priority should you place on having at least some exposure to the Colts-Titans matchup? Is Kenneth Gainwell a 'good chalk' building block at $5,000 on DraftKings?

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Week 8 Rapid Fire Best Bets

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Beller, Zac and Vic are back to tackle the remainder of the Week 8 slate, with one pick apiece for each of the 14 games. Their strongest takes come on Colts -1.5 vs. Titans, Browns -3.5 vs. Steelers, Bills -14 vs. Dolphins, and the scoring bonanza expected in Cowboys/Vikings.

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The Athletic's Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:02:00 GMT

The best part of the NFL's new 18-week, 17-game regular season? We now have an exact halfway point in the fantasy regular season, and friends, we have passed it. The second half of the fantasy regular season officially begins when the Packers and Cardinals get together on Thursday Night Football.

Beller, Jake and Funston are here to help you navigate the first week of the second half, otherwise known as Week 8, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys run through all 15 games on the slate, discussing sleepers, storylines, and everything else that will determine who wins and who loses in the fantasy world in Week 8.

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Week 8 Survivor Picks

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:30:00 GMT

Beller decided to tempt fate right off the jump of this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, calling this season "the easiest Survivor pool season since I've been doing Survivor pools." Uh oh, right?

Beller and DVR give out their Week 8 Survivor picks on this episode. They also consider some potential traps and secondary picks, as well as some spots where some of the riskier folks out there might want to take a shot.

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Trade Talk, 49ers and Packers Issues, and D'Ernest Sticks Around

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:11:00 GMT

Nando, Vaccaro and Brandon turn the calendar to Week 8 on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. They discuss the dearth of trades across the fantasy world, the case for a Michael Carter second-half surge, D'Ernest Johnson's utility with Nick Chubb back, and more.

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Taking the fantasy pulse in New England, Dallas and Minnesota, and opening up our mailbag

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

It's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, with Matthew Fairburn (Patriots), Jon Machota (Cowboys) and Arif Hasan (Vikings) joining Beller to give us an update on their teams.

What's the driving force behind Mac Jones' performance the last two weeks? How will Michael Gallup's impending return affect the Cowboys' passing game? Is there any chance that the Vikings might lessen Dalvin Cook's load? Our beats answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

After that, Brandon Funston joins the show to open up the TA Fantasy mailbag with Beller. The guys discuss Allen Robinson's trade value, quarterbacks to stream in Week 8, Kenneth Gainwell vs. Boston Scott, and more.

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Fantasy Football Week 7 Takeaways, Winners, Losers and Waivers

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:06:00 GMT

Week 7 was filled with blowouts, with just two games decided by one possession, and an average margin of victory that nearly reached three touchdowns. Despite the lack of real-life drama, the slate still produced plenty of fantasy football intrigue. Beller, Jake and Funston are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Who won Week 7? Who lost it? Who are the best waiver targets going into Week 8? Where is the buy/sell divide on receivers like Marquise Brown, Julio Jones and D.J. Moore? How concerned should we be about Antonio Gibson? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

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First Look | Week 8 Waiver Wire

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:05:00 GMT

Michael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 8 waiver wire. With the Ravens on bye, is it worth adding and stashing Rashod Bateman? Which running back are you targeting in leagues where Rashaad Penny and Kenneth Gainwell are available? Is there reason to chase another running back in Vegas with Josh Jacobs' Week 7 injury? And how much should you trust Darius Slayton's performance against Carolina?

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Week 7 DFS Main Slate Breakdown

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:21:00 GMT

Beller and DVR discuss the Week 7 Main Slate from a DFS perspective. With plenty of value at running back and wide receiver, how should you spend up on this slate? Which mid-range running backs are most appealing this week, and how much are you willing to trust Jalen Hurts on the heels of consecutive games with a pair of rushing TDs?

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Week 7 Rapid Fire Best Bets

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Beller, Zac and Vic are back to tackle the remainder of the Week 7 slate, with one pick apiece for each of the 12 games. Their strongest takes come on Giants +3 vs. Panthers, Rams -15.5 vs. Lions, Chiefs -5.5 vs. Titans, and Colts +4 at 49ers.

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The Athletic's Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:05:00 GMT

By now, you know just how brutal Week 7 is for byes. It's not just that there are six teams on bye. It's the quality of the offenses, and the depth of their fantasy options, that are taking a seat. The Cowboys, Chargers, Bills, Vikings, Jaguars and Steelers are on bye this week. Those teams contribute three no-doubt starters at quarterback (to say nothing of Trevor Lawrence and Kirk Cousins), five at running back, all of whom regularly sit in the top 10, and 11 at receiver, at least eight of whom are easily top 20 at their position.

In other words, starting lineups across the fantasy football universe are going to look a bit wonky this week. Beller, Jake and Funston are here to help you sort it all out on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Week 7 Survivor Picks

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:39:00 GMT

Beller and DVR get together to discuss their favorite Survivor plays for Week 7. If you've used the heavily-favored teams on this slate, which team(s) should you turn to? Is this a good time to use the Packers with a home matchup against WFT? Can you get away with rolling out the Patriots against the Jets?

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Happy D'Ernest Johnson Week to those who celebrate (Nando)

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:02:00 GMT

It's hard to pinpoint when our guy Nando began his infatuation with backup players, but we know that D'Ernest Johnson was an important part of it in 2020. Well, Johnson is back in a starting role in what happens to be one of the worst bye weeks in recent fantasy memory. So did Nando get the last laugh? Definitely maybe, if you're into being generous.

Nando, Chris and Brandon get into a whole lot beyond the depleted Browns on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. They discuss the Eagles woes, the problem with Seattle's offense, next-man-up RBs to chase now, Derrick Henry's greatness, and more.

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Taking the fantasy pulse in Kansas City, Baltimore and Atlanta, plus Week 7 Waivers

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:11:00 GMT

It's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, with Nate Taylor (Chiefs), Jeff Zrebiec (Ravens) and Josh Kendall (Falcons) joining Beller to give us an update on their teams.

Can Darrel Williams carve out a role for himself that remains when Clyde Edwards-Helaire returns from IR? Is the Ravens backfield worth trying to figure out? Is there any explanation for Calvin Ridley's slow start beyond general unpredictability? Our beat writers answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

After that, Brandon Funston joins the show to break down the Week 7 waiver wire. The guys discuss D'Ernest Johnson, T.Y. Hilton and the rest of the players fantasy managers should be targeting on waivers.

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Week 6 Fantasy Football Takeaways, Winners, Losers, and Waivers

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Week 6 was the week of the next-man-up back, with Chuba Hubbard, Khalil Herbert, Alex Collins, Darrel Williams and Latavius Murray all finding the end zone. Zero-RBers, rejoice! Can these guys keep it going? That's just one topic Beller, Funston and Jake get into on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

The guys dive into all the big takeaways from Week 6, with looks at the Chargers offense, Ravens backfield, Bears defense and Jaylen Waddle. They take a look at a handful of players who could reasonably fall on either side of the buy/sell divide, fill in the blank on some confounding players, and break down the waiver wire in advance of Week 7.

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Rashod Bateman Leads a Paltry Waiver Wire

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:37:00 GMT

The Week 7 waiver wire is shaping up to be the thinnest of the 2021 season. Still, there are a handful of players worthy of the fantasy community's attention. Beller and Funston discuss those players, led by Ravens receiver Rashod Bateman.

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Week 6 DFS Main Slate Breakdown

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:52:00 GMT

Beller and DVR discuss the Week 6 Main Slate from a DFS perspective. With injuries piling up, how much value can you pile up at the running back position? With the extra savings at that position, where should you spend up this week? Is it time to pay the premium for Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, should you pivot Packers builds from Davante Adams to Aaron Jones? Are there any large underdogs primed to come through from a fantasy perspective?

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Week 6 Rapid Fire Best Bets

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Beller, Zac and Vic are back to tackle the remainder of the Week 6 slate, with one pick apiece for each of the 13 games. The guys are loving Chargers-Ravens and Cardinals-Browns, with all three of them finding one of their five favorite plays in those two games. They also have strong takes among them on Dolphins (-3) vs. Jaguars, Bills (-5.5) at Titans, the Vikings/Panthers total (45) and more.

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The Athletic's Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings Show

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:18:00 GMT

Week 6 is here, and so is another round of putting the pieces together to build the best possible fantasy football lineup. Beller, Jake and Funston are here to help you do that on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Week 6 forces fantasy managers to deal with bye weeks for the first time all season, with the Jets, Falcons, Saints and 49ers taking a seat this week. Is Taylor Heinicke a start against the Chiefs? Could you squeeze in a trade before Sunday? Should Darrel Williams go right into fantasy starting lineups? Does Russell Wilson's injury make Tyler Lockett benchable? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Week 6 Survivor picks

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Beller and DVR get together to discuss their favorite Survivor plays for Week 6. The Rams and Colts are the two most popular selections on the board. Will the guys go with either of those, or do they see an argument for going off-script?

They also discuss secondary picks, teams to avoid, and selections if you want to get a little weird this week.

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Pittsburgh's malaise, Geno Time in Seattle and Kadarius Toney's weekly viability

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:36:00 GMT

Nando, Chris and Brandon get together for another round of fantasy talk on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The trio discusses the issues with Pittsburgh's offense, the affect of Geno Time in Seattle, and Kadarius Toney's rest-of-season value. Chris makes a compelling argument for Diontae Johnson as a borderline WR1, despite the struggles of the offense as a whole, while Brandon says now is the time to see if you can still get dollar-for-dollar value on D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

Plus, Nando forces another round of Would You Trade This Guy for This Guy talk.

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Taking the fantasy pulse in Cleveland, Denver and Seattle, plus Week 6 Waivers

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:33:00 GMT

Tuesday is Beat Writer Day on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, and we've got three good ones for you on this episode. Zac Jackson joins us from Cleveland, Nick Kosmider hops on from Denver, and Michael-Shawn Dugar rounds it out in Seattle.

Can Kareem Hunt keep up this pace? Will Javonte Williams ever pull away from Melvin Gordon? What's the outlook for the Seahawks with Geno Smith at the helm? Our beat writers answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

After that, Beller and Funston cap off the episode by taking a look at their top targets on the Week 6 Waiver Wire.

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Week 5 Fantasy Football Takeaways, Week 6 Waivers, and Buys and Sells

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 17:16:00 GMT

Chargers 47, Browns 42. Bills 38, Chiefs 20. Five straight missed field goals in Packers-Bengals. Two more teams putting up 40+ points. And there's still one game left on the slate! Week 5 was, by far, the craziest week of the 2021 NFL season to date.

Beller, Jake and Funston are here to break down all that craziness on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys discuss the Seahawks offense without Russell Wilson, Adam Thielen's touchdown dependence, trustworthiness for Leonard Fournette and Damien Harris, and the continued headache that is the 49ers backfield.

They also dig into the Week 6 waiver wire, and consider the trade prospects for a handful of intriguing players, all of whom could reasonably be on either side of the buy/sell divide.

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First Look | Week 6 Waiver Wire

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:36:00 GMT

Michael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 6 waiver wire. Will the injury to Saquon Barkley open up big bids for DeVontae Booker? Are the Giants going to prioritize Kadarius Toney in their offense even as their other receivers get healthy? Will Marquez Callaway build off of a season-high eight targets in Week 5 after the Saints' Week 6 bye? Can Alex Collins take control of the Seattle backfield?

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Week 5 DFS Main Slate Breakdown

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 18:26:00 GMT

Beller and DVR discuss the Week 5 Main Slate from a DFS perspective. Is it worth paying top dollar to build around Derrick Henry against the Jags? How should you approach the chalky plays in the Cowboys-Giants matchup. Will Packers-Bengals go well above the elevated over/under total and provide plenty of fantasy goodness? Should you lean into the underpriced tight ends available on the board this week?

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Chargers (-2.5) over Browns, Dolphins (+10) over Buccaneers, and other Week 5 best bets

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Beller, Vic and Zac are back with their Five Faves in Week 5 on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Among their 15 combined favorite plays are Chargers -2.5 over Browns, Vikings -9.5 over Lions, Cardinals -5 over 49ers, Bills +3 over Chiefs and Dolphins +10 over Buccaneers.

Get the reasoning behind those five plays, and the guys 10 other favorites, before placing your own bets.

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Trey Lance, Damien Williams, and the Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:05:00 GMT

Is Sam Darnold a QB1 this week? Wait, better question: Is Sam Darnold a QB1 for the rest of the season? Is Daniel Jones? How good do we feel about Damien Williams, starting RB? Is this finally the week Robert Woods gets going? Beller, Jake and Funston dig into all that on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

That's right, we've reached the rankings portion of the week once again. In addition to the players above, the guys discuss Justin Fields, Trey Lance, Miles Sanders, Kareem Hunt, Alex Collins, Michael Carter, Odell Beckham, DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green and Corey Davis. Plus, a trio of tight ends who might actually matter!

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Buccaneers, Ravens lead Week 5 Survivor picks

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:20:00 GMT

Beller and DVR have both made it to Week 5 of Survivor with relative ease, and now this sentence feels like a jinx for at least one of them this week. The Cowboys and Buccaneers look like the two most popular picks this week, with home games against the Giants and Dolphins, respectively. Will the guys lean on those heavy favorites? Will they go in another direction? And who are they absolutely avoiding this week?

Get the answers to those questions on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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The emergence of Cordarrelle Patterson and Sam Darnold, the re-emergence of James Robinson, and reasons for patience with Kyle Pitts

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:29:00 GMT

Nando and Vaccaro dig into the standouts and trends from Week 4, applying them to moves we can make for Week 5 and beyond. The guys get into the Jaguars' offense, Cordarrelle Patterson's staying power, and Sam Darnold as a QB1. They discuss the Baltimore backfield, Jamison Crowder's return, and reasons for patience with Kyle Pitts.

Plus, Nando asks a billion questions about Mike Davis, and Vaccaro highlights some under-the-radar players he likes a lot for the rest of the season.

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A closer look at the Bears, Giants and Panthers | Final Week 5 waiver wire thoughts

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:28:00 GMT

It's beat writer Tuesday here on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Beller is joined by Kevin Fishbain (Bears), Dan Duggan (Giants) and Joe Person (Panthers) to dive into three teams that have all made fantasy headlines over the last 48 hours.

Can Justin Fields finally put to bed the "Andy Dalton's our starter when he's healthy" nonsense this week? Is Saquon Barkley all the way back? Can Sam Darnold and D.J. Moore keep this rolling. Our beat writers answer all those questions, and more.

Then, Beller and Brandon Funston take one last look at the Week 5 waiver wire, highlighted by Damien Williams.

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Takeaways From Week 4: Alvin Kamara usage, a chance for Trey Lance, and reshuffling the Baltimore backfield

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 18:15:00 GMT

Jake and Brandon discuss the unusual shape of Alvin Kamara’s early-season workload and Week 4 usage, continued frustration with Miles Sanders, Cordarrelle Patterson’s steady role in the Falcons’ offense, Trey Lance time in San Francisco, dropping Brandon Aiyuk, changes in the Baltimore backfield, Kyle Pitts v. T.J. Hockenson for the rest of 2021, and more.

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First Look | Week 5 Waiver Wire

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:05:00 GMT

Brandon Funston joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 5 waiver wire. Is Damien Williams a priority add in the wake of David Montgomery's injury? Who should you choose if Darnell Mooney and Jamison Crowder are both available in your league? Will any of the Week 4 surprises at tight end emerge to be steady weekly contributors? And, in what types of leagues should you be interested in Trey Lance?

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Week 4 DFS Main Slate Breakdown

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 22:05:00 GMT

DVR takes a look at the Week 4 DFS main slate, focusing on build options from the highest-scoring games on the slate, as well as a few cheaper players to consider for salary relief.

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Cowboys -4.5, Seattle +3, and our other favorite Week 4 bets

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

DVR, Vic and Zac take a look at the 15 remaining games on the Week 4 slate, supplying a pick for every single one of them. Among their Five Faves are the Bears and Lions topping 42.5 points, Seattle getting three points on the road at San Francisco, and Rob Gronkowski going over 39.5 yards in his return to New England.

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Chuba Hubbard, Rising Raiders, and the Rest of the Week 4 Rankings

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:01:00 GMT

It's Week 4 of the Fantasy Football season and Jake and Funston discuss their rankings on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

How much are the Raiders creeping up in the weekly rankings? Is it time to target Kyle Pitts in trades? How far does Allen Robinson fall in Chicago’s woeful offense. Where does Chuba Hubbard land in the rankings this week? Did Week 3 provide a clear opportunity to deal Clyde Edwards-Helaire?

Which RB3s and WR3s should be in your lineup, and which should be on the bench? The guys answer all those questions, plus go head-to-head on a few players where they differ, make cases for backs outside the top 24 and top 30, and more.

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Week 4 Survivor Picks

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:13:00 GMT

It's been a very comfortable first three weeks in most Survivor pools, but will a big favorite fall unexpectedly in Week 4? Brandon Funston joins DVR to discuss the Bills, Titans and Bengals as popular selections this week, their preferred options, concerns about the Saints against the 0-3 Giants, and a case to take advantage of a banged-up Steelers team on the road in Green Bay.

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Early risers and fallers, buying a Robby Anderson rebound, and concerns in Pittsburgh

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:28:00 GMT

Nando and Chris discuss the surprising Week 3 performance of Peyton Barber, Nando’s unsurprising interest in the Lions’ offense and the long-term viability of D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, the quick early-season turnaround of Zack Moss in the Buffalo backfield, Robby Anderson’s quiet September, Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s turnaround against the Chargers, the weird shape of Najee Harris’ production and the overall woes of the Pittsburgh offense. Plus, disappointment in Atlanta, Collin Johnson’s contributions in the Giants’ passing game, and frustration with A.J. Brown.

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A closer look at the Rams and Bucs w/Jourdan Rodrigue and Greg Auman | Final Week 4 waiver wire thoughts w/John McKechnie

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:58:00 GMT

DVR is joined by The Athletic’s Rams beat writer Jourdan Rodrigue to discuss Matthew Stafford’s excellent start through the first three games, Cooper Kupp’s bid to be considered an elite fantasy wide receiver, the slow start of Robert Woods, and expectations for the backfield in the wake of Sony Michel’s 20-carry game against Tampa Bay.

Then, The Athletic’s Bucs writer Greg Auman joins DVR to discuss Tom Brady’s pace to break his own previous-high in passing TDs, the struggles of the Tampa Bay ground game, a potential deep-league stash at wide receiver in the Bucs’ offense, and reasons to be optimistic about the team’s defense in the coming weeks.

Finally, DVR is joined by RotoWire’s John McKechnie to break down the waiver-wire cases for Chuba Hubbard, Peyton Barber, Curtis Samuel, Tim Patrick, James Washington, and several others before FAB and claims are processed for Week 4.

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Takeaways from Week 3, waiver wire targets, and trade considerations

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:09:00 GMT

Jake and Brandon discuss the disappointing showing of Justin Fields in his first NFL start, Odell Beckham’s form in his first game back from a torn ACL, Saquon Barkley’s return to top-end RB status, and the Falcons’ offensive woes.

Plus, they take look at pickups to consider on the waiver wire, including Chuba Hubbard, Collin Johnson and Zack Moss (among others), and discuss their level of concern about T.J. Hockenson and Ty’Son Williams, and the difficulty of starting WR1s in a true game-time decision situation.

Has Mike Williams overtaken Keenan Allen as the Chargers’ No. 1 receiver? Is it time to panic about Jonathan Taylor’s TD drought? Can the Steelers’ offense bounce back with the current version of Ben Roethlisberger? Are we back to ‘Start Joe Burrow!’?

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An early look at the waiver wire for Week 4

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 12:44:00 GMT

Beller and Funston start your Week 4 before Week 3 is even over, taking an early look at the players you should be targeting on the waiver wire. Chuba Hubbard leads the way, and behind him is a parade of receivers that includes Emmanuel Sanders, Curtis Samuel, Tim Patrick, and more.

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Do King Henry or passing games reign supreme in Week 3 DFS contests?

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Beller and DVR take a look at the Week 3 DFS main slate, focusing on one question in particular: Do you want to pay up for Derrick Henry, or do you want to focus on passing games from, say, Seattle, Minnesota, Tampa Bay and Los Angeles, all of which are playing in what are expected to be high-scoring games? Your answer to that question could very well determine how you build your DFS rosters this week.

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Chargers +6.5, Bengals-Steelers under, and other Week 3 best bets

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Beller, Vic and Zac take a look at the 15 remaining games on the Week 3 slate, supplying a pick for every single one of them. Among their Five Faves are the Chargers getting 6.5 points in Kansas City, the Bengals and Steelers to stay under 44 points, and the Vikings to put up plenty of points and yards against the Seahawks.

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Justin Fields, Deebo Samuel and the rest of the Week 3 fantasy football rankings

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:27:00 GMT

Week 3 is one of a handful of moving weeks in the fantasy world. We've got desperate 0-2 teams, some of which will be even more desperate by the end of Monday night. We've got 2-0 teams riding high, some of which will move to 3-0 and feel they're unstoppable. Every team, no matter where they are in the standings, can use a win this week. And that's where Beller, Jake and Funston start when they discuss the Week 3 rankings on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Justin Fields is getting his first career start. Should he start for you? Just how good is Deebo Samuel going to be this season? You're starting Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Ezekiel Elliott, but how worried should you be about them? Which WR3s should be in your lineup, and which should be on the bench? The guys answer all those questions, plus go head-to-head on a few players where they differ, make cases for backs outside the top 24 and top 30, and generally ignore the tight end position.

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Week 3 Survivor Picks

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 21:31:00 GMT

After everyone survived THE EASIEST SURVIVOR WEEK EVER™, a more challenging slate confronts us in Week 3. The Broncos are the big favorite laying 10.5 at home against the seemingly hapless Jets. Three other big favorites—the Panthers, Ravens and Cardinals—are on the road. The Browns are laying a touchdown at home against the Bears, but do you trust them with all those injuries against a team now led by Justin Fields? The Chiefs are 6.5-point favorites at home, but do you want to fade the Chargers that aggressively?

Beller and DVR help you navigate the survivor pool waters on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Sitting CEH, buying into Tony Pollard, and the return of Courtland Sutton

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:40:00 GMT

Nando, Chris and Brandon discuss the Ravens’ offense through two weeks, the sluggish start from Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Ezekiel Elliott’s floor amidst the rise from Tony Pollard, the general disappointment around several early-round running backs, more uncertainty in the San Francisco backfield. Plus, the massive breakout from Mike Williams in Joe Lombardi’s offense, the return of Courtland Sutton, and more.

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Joe Mixon's workload, Brandon Aiyuk's status, Mike Williams' breakout, and more from The Athletic NFL beat writers

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:25:00 GMT

It's beat writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Bengals reporter Jay Morrison, 49ers reporter Matt Barrows, and Chargers reporter Daniel Popper join Beller and DVR to discuss the latest on their teams from a fantasy perspective.

First, the guys get into Joe Burrow's volume concerns and Joe Mixon's workload with Morrison. Then Barrows jumps on the show to talk about the new backfield hierarchy in San Francisco, and Brandon Aiyuk's disappearance over the first two weeks. Popper rounds it out, taking questions on Mike Williams' breakout, the Chargers fluky red-zone struggles, Austin Ekeler's increasing role, and more.

Finally, Beller and DVR wrap the show by giving you 10 good minutes on Week 3 waivers.

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Waivers, Trade Talks, and PANIC TIME..the Week 2 Review is Here

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:04:00 GMT

When is the right time to smash the panic button in a fantasy football league? If you're staring down an 0-2 start, it might feel like now is that right time. In many instances, that won't necessarily be the case. In others, however, panic just might be the appropriate reaction.

Beller, Jake and Funston break out the panic meter on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Is now the time to sound the alarm bells on Clyde Edwards-Helaire? What about Allen Robinson and Robert Woods? Or even—gasp!—Ezekiel Elliott?

The guys also take a full look back at Week 2 Sunday breaking down the biggest news, including Derek Carr's rise, the ridiculously entertaining late slate of games, and the rash of injuries that started right off the jump. They also break down an interesting group of waiver players that doesn't include a slam dunk top option, but certainly presents a number of paths fantasy managers can pursue over the next couple days.

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An interesting group for early Week 3 waivers

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 01:03:00 GMT

Beller and DVR take an early look at the players that will likely be among the most popular players on the waiver wire heading into Week 3. Shallow league managers should be taking a look at Michael Carter, Zack Moss and Darnell Mooney, while deep leaguers will be more focused on the likes of Henry Ruggs and DeVante Parker.

Could Parker also have value in shallower leagues? And could everyone take a look at Justin Fields? The guys discuss it all.

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Breaking down the Week 2 DFS slate

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:27:00 GMT

Beller and DVR take a look at the Week 2 DFS main slate, focusing first on the highest totals on the board. Do you have to find exposure to Cowboys-Chargers? Are there better angles to play in Vikings-Cardinals or Titans-Seahawks?

The guys also look beyond those high totals for games they want to target, including Saints-Panthers. They also discuss where they're going to splurge this week, and where they prefer to find savings to facilitate that splurging.

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Titans over Seahawks, Panthers over Saints, and other Week 2 best bets

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Beller, Vic and Zac run through the Week 2 slate, with all three of them offering up their favorite plays for each of this week's remaining 15 games. Within those 15 picks apiece, the guys all highlight five favorites. Among their favorites: Panthers +3.5 over Saints (Zac), Titans on the moneyline at +190 (Vic) and Jonathan Taylor to go over 15.5 receiving yards (Beller).

We'll give you those in the show description. For the rest, you'll have to listen to this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Elijah Mitchell, Jameis Winston, and Week 1's Standouts in the Week 2 Rankings

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:12:00 GMT

Elijah Mitchell, Jameis Winston and Christian Kirk were among the surprise standout players in Week 1. But that was last week. Where do they rank in Week 2? And who will join them in the 2021 Surprise Standout Club this week? Beller, Jake and Funston dig into those questions on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Among the 30-plus players the guys discuss are Teddy Bridgewater, Joe Burrow, Mike Davis, Ty'Son Williams, Ja'Marr Chase, Jarvis Landry and Robby Anderson. Plus, we've got a few surprises should keep our favorite rankings analysts on their toes.

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Week 2 Survivor Picks

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Week 1 was a relatively quiet one on the Survivor front, with the Jaguars the only semi-popular pick that went down. Week 2 looks like it could be a comfortable one, too, with three double-digit favorites on the board, all of whom happen to be considered Super Bowl contenders (even though one of them struggled mightily in Week 1).

Beller and DVR say there's no reason to get cute and not pick one of those teams in Week 2, but they'll debate which of the three is the best play in Survivor pools. They'll also give you teams to avoid and off-the-radar picks if you dare save all three of this weeks big favorites.

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Reactions—including overreactions!—to Week 1

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:05:00 GMT

Nando, Chris and Brandon discuss the approach to Elijah Mitchell as a Week 1 standout commanding large bids and top waiver-wire priority, how they are reacting (and overreacting) to Week 1 — including the role of Corey Davis with the Jets, regrets in the Elijah Moore v. Mike Williams decision, the strong showing of several rookies in their debuts, and concerns on the heels of the Packers’ Week 1 debacle against the Saints.

They also take a look at the most dropped players coming out of the first week of the season.

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Cause for concern in Buffalo, Tennessee or Green Bay? We check in with their beat writers to find out

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:27:00 GMT

Every Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, we'll check in with a handful of our beat writers around the country to get the latest on-the-ground knowledge from teams making news in the fantasy world. We kick it off by touching base with three teams that struggled mightily in Week 1: the Bills, Titans and Packers.

Is there legitimate cause for concern for the fantasy-relevant players on these three teams, or was this just one bad game in a long season? What can we take away from Week 1 that is actionable in the fantasy world. Joe Buscaglia (Bills), Matt Schneidman (Packers) and Joe Rexrode (Titans) help us sort it all out. Plus, Beller and DVR take one last look at waivers for Week 2.

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Week 1 Fantasy Takeaways and Week 2 Waivers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:55:00 GMT

Week 1 is just about in the books, with the Monday night game between the Ravens and Raiders the only one left on the slate. We've got a lot to look back at and forward to, and that's exactly what Beller, Jake and Funston do on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

How triumphant should the Ja'Marr Chase victory lap be? Are we worried at all about the Packers or Titans? Are there any big prizes on the waiver wire going into Week 2? The guys get into all that, and a whole lot more.

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Mark Ingram, Christian Kirk and the Early Week 2 Waiver Wire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:26:00 GMT

The first Sunday of the season is in the books, which means it's just about time to turn our full attention to Week 2. Beller and DVR start turning that page by taking an early look at the waiver wire, where they find Mark Ingram and Christian Kirk among the players that should be the top targets in leagues of all sizes.

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Week 1 DFS: Games to target; where to spend; where to save

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Every Friday, Beller and DVR will give you the nuts and bolts they're using to build their DFS lineups. The guys will highlight the games they want to target, discuss the players and positions on which they want to spend major resources, and the areas in which they'll be finding savings.

In Week 1, DVR has his eye on the elite running backs, while Beller finds comfort in spending up for a reliable quarterback. They both, however, want to find savings at receiver and tight end.

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15 games, 45 bets, Week 1 is here!

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Week 1 has arrived, and we're celebrating with the new-look gambling edition of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Every Friday, Beller, Vic and Zac will run through all the remaining games on the slate, with each of them picking one play from every matchup. It could be a side, total, player prop or game prop, providing you with a full menu of betting options to kick off your weekend.

The guys will be sure to highlight the picks they're betting themselves, and those they're discussing simply for entertainment and conversational purposes. On this episode, Beller makes a strong case for laying the points with the Broncos against the Giants, Vic gets on board with Aaron Rodgers' quiet revenge, and Zac finds plenty of value in the Raiders catching four at home against the Ravens. And those are just three of the 45 bets mentioned!

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We made it! It's the Week 1 Rankings episode!!

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:50:00 GMT

The NFL season kicks off on Thursday with an expected doozy between the Cowboys and Buccaneers, and the first full Sunday of the season follows just a few days later. Our friends...we did it.

It won't be hard to figure out your starters from the Cowboys-Buccaneers game. But the rest of the slate? That's a different story. Beller, Jake and Funston help you lock in your lineups on the Week 1 Rankings episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys discuss upwards of 30 players, including Trevor Lawrence, Myles Gaskin, Damien Harris, DeVonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase. Plus, they give you surprise players to start at every position. Let's do this!

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Week 1 Survivor Strategy: Picks to Make, Teams to Avoid

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:38:00 GMT

Every Wednesday evening, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper will bring you strategies to help you survive and advance in your survivor pools.

Things are pretty straightforward in Week 1, with all 32 teams available to everyone. It's a challenging Week 1 slate, however, with no real slam-dunk pick on the board. Should you go 49ers over Lions? Rams over Bears? Buccaneers over Cowboys? Or should you already be zigging where others are zagging. Beller and DVR break it all down.

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Our Heavily Rostered Players and Surprising Late Draft-Season Values

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:51:00 GMT

Nando, Chris and Brandon discuss their varying opinions about Mike Davis as the lead back in Atlanta, Ryan Tannehill as an undervalued QB, Nando’s unusual interest in Tyrod Taylor, value in the Colts’ receivers, Melvin Gordon’s role in tempering a Javonte Williams breakout, and the draft market’s failure to adjust to D.J. Chark.

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Celebrating the Start of the NFL Season by Revealing 'Our Guys'

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:08:00 GMT

Everyone's got their Guys. The ones they went after in every single draft this season. You may share some of your Guys with other people, but it's likely that no one has the exact same list as you. Those Guys are Your Guys. These Guys our Our Guys. Individually, we refer to them as My Guys.

Some of the Guys who made our My Guys lists: Kyle Pitts, Courtland Sutton and Mike Davis. Aaron Jones, Robert Woods and Curtis Samuel. Tua Tagovailoa, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Rondale Moore. Come join us on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast as we talk about Our Guys.

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Bills Super Bowl, Browns AFC North, Niners NFC West, and Our Other Favorite Team Futures

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Beller, Zac and Vic dig into the team-based futures market, finding more than a few bets they want to make before this season begins. The guys discuss Super Bowl picks (Bills and Chiefs), division winners (Browns and 49ers) and fun playoff bets (hello, Cardinals and Panthers).

They also get into win total over/unders, find some places to go negative (do we really trust the Colts?) and get into a handful of exotic wagers.

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Bold (Predictions) as Love

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:01:00 GMT

The NFL season begins one week from today. That means there's really only one thing to do on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast: make some bold predictions.

Beller, Jake and Funston come in hot with five bold predictions apiece. Some are positive (Jalen Hurts is a top-five QB!), some are negative (Derrick Henry is NOT a top-five RB!), all are bold.

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Late Risers, Fallers, and Twitter Hype

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:50:00 GMT

Nando, Brandon and Chris discuss last-minute risers and fallers now that the calendar has flipped to September. How will the Ravens utilize Gus Edwards and the rest of their running backs following J.K. Dobbins’ injury, Sony Michel’s opportunity in Los Angeles, their expectations for Marquez Callaway, and changes in New England with the Patriots decision to roll with Mac Jones as their starting quarterback.

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The J.K. Dobbins Injury and all the Rest from the Third Week of Preseason Games

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:00:00 GMT

The biggest piece of news emanating from Week 3 of the preseason is also the worst. J.K. Dobbins tore his ACL and will miss the 2021 NFL season. That makes three exciting young backs we won't see this year, with Dobbins joining Cam Akers and Travis Etienne.

Beller, Jake and Funston have the icky, yet necessary, fantasy takeaways for you on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys discuss how far up your rankings you should move Gus Edwards, and where they'd be comfortable taking him. They also get into the rest of the news from the third week of the preseason, including T.Y. Hilton's disk issue, Gardner Minshew heading to Philly, good looks from Courtland Sutton, Chris Godwin and Laviska Shenault, and a whole lot more.

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The Gambling Edition Returns with Yardage Leaders, MVP Bets and Player Props

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT

The gambling edition of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast is back for another season. Every Friday, Michael Beller, Vic Tafur and Zac Jackson will discuss their favorite bets from every game on the slate. Sides, totals, player props and team props are all fair game, and the guys will likely throw in a parlay or two along the way, as well.

Before the season, however, is futures time. On this episode, the guys highlight their favorite player futures for the season. They give out their top plays to lead the league in passing, rushing and receiving yards, as well as passing, rushing and receiving touchdowns. They also lay down some MVP bets, and discuss a handful of player props.

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RB Shuffle, Settling of QB Battle Dust, and Bounceback Players

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

It's not often that a trade happens, and the player who's on the move is the least interesting player involved in the deal. So hey, Sony Michel is an outlier! What does the Michel trade mean for Darrell Henderson and Damien Harris? What does Travis Etienne's injury mean for James Robinson and the Jags receivers? Is it time to back off D'Andre Swift? Beller, Jake and Funston get into all that on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

The guys also discuss the QB battle won by Teddy Bridgewater, those seemingly won by Jameis Winston and Jimmy Garoppolo, and Mac Jones increasing chances of starting Week 1. They wrap up the episode by naming their favorite bounceback players at quarterback, running back and wide receiver.

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Building Your Bench: Zero RB, Floor-Ceiling Balance & QB strategy

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:03:00 GMT

Nando, Chris and Brandon discuss the strategies they employ while building out the bottom half of their rosters including how to execute Zero RB, waiting on a quarterback, and balancing ‘boring’ veterans with upside selections. Plus, the impact of Sony Michel in the Rams’ backfield, Damien Harris’ rising stock in New England, and the overlooked Zach Wilson.

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Zach Wilson and Corey Davis Shine, Mecole and Rondale Ascend, and More from Preseason Week 2

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:43:00 GMT

The second week of the preseason is in the books, and it was just as eventful as the first from a fantasy football perspective. Beller, Jake and Funston dive into the fantasy takeaways on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

The fantasy community has clearly been too low on Corey Davis all summer, but what about Zach Wilson? Is it time to get worried about Michael Carter and/or Javonte Williams? Will the Mecole Hardman and Rondale Moore hype stop? More importantly, should it? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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A snapshot of the fantasy zeitgeist from three recent drafts

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Our guy Jake Ciely's baby, the fantasy football FLEX Leagues, recently conducted all of its drafts. Jake, Beller and Funston participated in three different drafts, giving us a great snapshot of how the fantasy football landscape is shaping up with three weekends left in draft season.

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, we look at the decisions our trio made in their respective drafts, and discuss the players they targeted and faded. There's one player who all three drafted, and if you've been following along with us all summer, his identity will not come as a surprise...

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Brandon's Draft: https://www78.myfantasyleague.com/2021/options?L=65388&O=113&CMD=GRID&DISPLAY=LEAGUE&ARCHIVE=*

Jake's Draft: https://www70.myfantasyleague.com/2021/options?L=71571&O=113&CMD=GRID&DISPLAY=LEAGUE&ARCHIVE=*

Beller's Draft: https://www78.myfantasyleague.com/2021/options?L=19353&O=113&CMD=GRID&DISPLAY=LEAGUE&ARCHIVE=*

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Battling groupthink atop the draft board

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:10:00 GMT

Nando, Brandon and Chris discuss whether you should consider veering away from Christian McCaffrey and Dalvin Cook with the first two picks on draft day, where they’re willing to draft Saquon Barkley, their thoughts on Jonathan Taylor, Austin Ekeler’s case to be a first-round pick, the Antonio Gibson ‘CMC Dream’, executing a zero-RB build, the early slide of DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Brown’s move up the board, and expectations for J.K. Dobbins.

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Myles Gaskin's slide, rookie QB heroics, and other fantasy football takeaways from preseason Week 1

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:47:00 GMT

The first week of the NFL preseason is in the books, and while no one wants to overreact to anything we saw this past weekend, there are still things we can properly react to. How worried should we be about Myles Gaskin? How excited should we be about Justin Fields and Trey Lance? Is there cause for concern with Michael Carter?

Beller, Jake and Funston answer all those questions, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Plus, they just might indulge in an overreaction or two. Because this is supposed to be fun!

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Dak's Shoulder, Gibson vs. Najee, and Overvalued Players to Avoid

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:14:00 GMT

The training camp news spigot is turned all the way up this week. Dak Prescott is going for another MRI on his throwing shoulder. Carson Wentz might be ready for Week 1. Curtis Samuel is on the PUP list, and things don't look great. Rashod Bateman will miss multiple weeks, a huge blow for a rookie in the summer. Beller, Jake and Funston get into the fantasy takeaways for all that news on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

After that, Brandon and Jake engage in their first ADP Battle of the summer. In one corner is Brandon and Antonio Gibson. In the other is Jake and Najee Harris. If you can only draft one, who should it be and why?

Finally, all three of our hosts name one of their most overvalued players at every position. Listen to the arguments for fading Justin Herbert, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Adam Thielen and Mark Andrews.

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How to Approach Tight Ends in 2021 (Chris Vaccaro’s Tight End Show)

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:03:00 GMT

Nando, Brandon and Chris discuss their approach to the tight end position this season — including their willingness to build around Travis Kelce in Round 1, shared love for Darren Waller, a possible rebound from George Kittle, expectations for Kyle Pitts in Year 1, undervalued players at the position, late darts, Vaccaro’s favorite option among the Top-12 tight ends, and how to adjust your roster build around the decision to draft a tight end early on.

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The RB Dead Zone Draft

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:12:00 GMT

By now, you've likely heard the spooky tales of the RB Dead Zone, a Bermuda Triangle type area that hangs over the third through sixth rounds of 12-team drafts. Some say that fantasy drafters wander into the Dead Zone dazed, unsure of themselves and their surroundings. Others say that drafters go into the Dead Zone confidently, sure that the backs they select anywhere between pick 25 and 72 overall will at least meet, and potentially exceed, expectations.

Of course, we know that backs in this range often fail, especially when compared against the receivers taken in the same neighborhood. We also know, however, that there are multiple success stories every season, from David Montgomery (RB4) in 2020 to Aaron Jones (RB2) in 2019, and that someone in every league will be brave enough to draft these backs in the Dead Zone.

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Beller, Jake and Funston brave the wilds with an RB Dead Zone Draft. The guys have devised a scoring system that rewards upside AND bust avoidance, helping you find the right RB selections to make when the Dead Zone descends upon your draft.

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Wentz falls, Montgomery rises, Hopkins vs. Metcalf, and a spotlight on Kareem Hunt

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:25:00 GMT

We wrap up this week on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast with an episode jam-packed with legitimate training camp news. How strong should we be fading the Colts' skill position players, most notably Jonathan Taylor, in the wake of Carson Wentz's foot surgery? With Tarik Cohen likely to miss regular season games, is it time to push David Montgomery up the rankings. What does DeVonta Smith's knee sprain mean in the fantasy world?

Beller and Funston answer all those questions on this episode. They also go toe to toe on DeAndre Hopkins vs. D.K. Metcalf, shine a spotlight on Kareem Hunt, and discuss quarterback touchdown props.

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The Saquon scaries, the post-Gase bounce, and the new-look Jaguars

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:10:00 GMT

Say hello to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast's new Wednesday crew: Nando Di Fino, Brandon Marianne Lee and Chris Vaccaro. The trio will be coming to you every Wednesday through the end of the regular season, bringing The Athletic's fantasy football written word to the airwaves.

On their debut episode, the gang discusses this summer's Saquon scaries, Sam Darnold getting out from under Adam Gase's thumb, the composition of the Jaguars, Nando's Daniel Jones obsession, and more.

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The 'no #1s allowed' fantasy football draft

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:46:52 GMT

It's another offbeat draft Monday here on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. This week, Beller, Jake and Funston build fantasy teams made up of two QBs, two RBs, three WRs, one TE and two flex players. The catch? Anyone who has been a QB1, RB1, WR1 or TE1 in either of the last two seasons is not in the eligible player pool. In other words, the guys are trying to help you target and prioritize potential breakout players in 2021 in this draft.

The top players in the pool include Joe Mixon (just barely), Antonio Gibson, Najee Harris, Terry McLaurin, CeeDee Lamb, Robert Woods, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Matthew Stafford, Kyle Pitts and Noah Fant. Upside is king in the No #1s Allowed Draft, although there's plenty of floor to be found, as well.

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Beat writer roundtable: NFC West

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:35:00 GMT

We've reached the end of the beat writer roundtable series on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, and we wrap things up with what just might be the best division in football: the NFC West.

Any chance Russ gets to cook all season in Seattle? What does Matthew Stafford bring to the table for Sean McVay that Jared Goff didn't? How will the Raheem Mostert/Trey Sermon pairing shake out in San Francisco? And can Kyler Murray make another leap this year? Our beat writers answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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The end of the Packers discount, the beginning of training camp news, and the middle of Sleeper SZN

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:55:00 GMT

Beller and Jake welcome training camp—and all the craziness that comes with it—with open arms. The guys discuss Aaron Rodgers' return, Dak Prescott's shoulder injury, and the sudden change in Michael Thomas' outlook on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

From there, the guys get into their favorite sleepers at every position. They also launch two new segments that will be staples for the rest of draft season here at TAFFP: ADP Battle and Player Spotlight. The former pits Raheem Mostert against Javonte Williams, while the latter shines on Matthew Stafford. And of course, they play another round of Guess That Player.

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Beat writer roundtable: AFC South

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:00 GMT

We've reached the AFC South edition of the beat writer roundtable on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. This division underwent plenty of meaningful fantasy football change, with Trevor Lawrence, Julio Jones and Carson Wentz finding their way to one of the four teams during the offseason.

How do the Titans balance Julio and A.J. Brown? Is Jonathan Taylor set to become a true workhorse? What does Lawrence have in store for his rookie season? Is there anything of fantasy substance in Houston. Our AFC South beat writers answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Beat writer roundtable: AFC North

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:00 GMT

The beat writer roundtable series on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast moves on to the AFC North, which sent three teams to the playoffs last season. It also sends a number of stars to the fantasy football world, chief among them Lamar Jackson and Nick Chubb.

Is J.K. Dobbins about to make the leap? Can Odell Beckham rebound in 2021? Is Najee Harris the next great workhorse back in Pittsburgh? Will Joe Burrow lead the league in pass attempts? Our AFC North beat writers answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Beat writer roundtable: NFC North

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Our beat writer roundtable series moves to the NFC North, where Aaron Rodgers will still be playing his football in the 2021 season. So too will Justin Fields and Jared Goff, while the Vikings return with some of the most continuity in the league, especially at the positions we care about in the fantasy football world.

Can a second receiver finally emerge alongside Davante Adams in Green Bay? Is the Vikings' usage tree as reliably narrow as it was last year? How long will we have to play the waiting game with Fields in Chicago? And what do we make of all the turnover in Detroit? Our NFC North beat writers answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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The potential fantasy football needle movers at AFC training camps

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:55:00 GMT

After running through the NFC last week, Beller and Jake turn their attention to AFC training camps on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Forget about the coachspeak and proclamations of "Best Shape of His Life." We're looking for the developments that could change the way we think about players in a substantive way before we all sit down to draft over the next six weeks.

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Beat writer roundtable: AFC West

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:10:00 GMT

Next up on our beat writer roundtable series is the AFC West. The Chiefs have won this division five years in a row and enter this season as massive favorites. Top to bottom, however, there's a lot to like from a fantasy perspective.

Can Clyde Edwards-Helaire have the season this year so many expected last year? Is Austin Ekeler the new Alvin Kamara? Assuming Aaron Rodgers remains in Green Bay, who wins the Broncos' quarterback battle between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater? How do the Raiders balance Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake? Nate Taylor (Chiefs), Daniel Popper (Chargers), Nick Kosmider (Broncos) and Vic Tafur (Raiders) answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Beat writer roundtable: AFC East

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Next up on our beat writer roundtable series is the AFC East. The Bills now lord over the division once dominated by a Bill, but there's reason to believe the Dolphins, Patriots and Jets all could be better this season. And hey, there's quite a bit of fantasy goodness to be found on at least three of these teams.

Who—if anyone—wins out in the Bills backfield? Can Tua take full advantage of all the weapons at his disposal? What does Zach Wilson have in store in his rookie year? Can the Patriots bring any speed or athleticism to the table this season? Tim Graham (Bills), Robert Mays (Dolphins), Connor Hughes (Jets) and Sean Leahy (Patriots) answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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The fantasy football stuff that matters at NFC training camps

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:50:00 GMT

A handful of teams are already in training camp, and every camp will be underway within the next week. We're going to hear a lot of talk coming out of camp, and most of it won't matter in the fantasy world. But some of it will. Beller, Jake and Brandon help you anticipate the latter on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

The guys will split their look at all 32 camps across two episodes. First up is the NFC. The guys run through all 16 NFC teams, highlighting what they'll be watching for at their respective camps over the next month.

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Beat writer roundtable: NFC South

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Next up in the beat writer roundtable series on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast is the NFC South. The division features the defending champion Buccaneers, and a powerhouse in transition down in New Orleans—not to mention the consensus first overall pick in fantasy drafts. And also the Falcons. But we love Calvin Ridley!

Can the Bucs feed all their receivers adequately again this year? Will Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill take over for Drew Brees? Is this the year D.J. Moore finds the end zone more than four times? And what do the Falcons look like in a post-Julio world? Our beats get into all that, and a whole lot more.

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Beat writer roundtable: NFC East

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The beat writer roundtable returns to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. With training camps set to open later this week, we'll check in with all of our beat writers to get the on-the-ground knowledge about their teams as the sprint to the start of the season begins.

First up: the NFC East. How will the Cowboys divvy up all those targets from Dak Prescott? Is Antonio Gibson ready to take the next step? Can Miles Sanders rebound? When will it be time to get worried about Saquon Barkley's ACL recovery. Our beat writers answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

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TAFFP's first annual WR3 draft

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:38:00 GMT

Last year, Stefon Diggs (WR3), Brandin Cooks (WR15), Diontae Johnson (WR21) and CeeDee Lamb were all drafted as WR3s (WR24). But so were T.Y, Hilton (WR43), Marquise Brown (WR34), DeVante Parker (WR41) and A.J. Green (WR68).

In 2019, Allen Robinson (WR10), Jarvis Landry (WR13) and D.J. Moore (WR16) were WR3s by ADP. But so were Alshon Jeffery (WR59), Robby Anderson (WR39), Christian Kirk (WR40) and Dede Westbrook (WR48).

Nailing a WR pick in this range can be huge for a fantasy team. Beller, Jake and Funston will try to help you get ready to do that with The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast's inaugural WR3 draft! Plus, the guys play another round of Guess That Player.

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Fun with fantasy football ADPs, part 2

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:20:00 GMT

Beller, Jake and Funston keep the ADP fun rolling on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys dig a little deeper this time around, wrapping up the top 100 and stretching into what will be the nether regions of most fantasy football drafts. Is Juju being disrespected? Is Laviska Shenault sneakily the receiver in Jacksonville to target? Is Irv Smith Jr. a no-brainer at his price?

The guys also get into some ADP showdowns—hello, Javonte Williams vs. Travis Etienne—and play another round of Guess That Player.

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Fun with fantasy football top 100 ADPs

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:15:00 GMT

It's Draft Kit Launch Week at The Athletic, and Beller and Jake are ready to celebrate. What better way than by setting the draft day stage with a look at players being selected inside the top 100 in fantasy drafts this summer?

It's probably no surprise that, say, Christian McCaffrey is the consensus first overall pick, Kyler Murray is a top-three quarterback, or Tee Higgins is a rising receiver who hears his name called among the first 80 players in typical drafts. But would you believe that Cam Akers has made himself an easy top-20 pick? That Justin Jefferson is an easy top-10 receiver? That Miles Sanders could slip out of the first three rounds? That's where the guys focus their ADP energies on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Plus, we've got another round of Guess That Player!

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Celebrating Scott Fish Bowl and addressing potential WR draft-day dilemmas

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:02:00 GMT

The 11th annual Scott Fish Bowl kicked off on Monday, and all three of our hosts are participating. Beller, Jake and Funston discuss the players they've drafted thus far, as well as other general SFB11 tomfoolery, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Then, the guys get into some common draft-day dilemmas fantasy managers will face at the wide receiver position. Should you take Michael Thomas or Keenan Allen? Allen Robinson or Terry McLaurin? Deebo Samuel or Will Fuller? The guys break down those three battles, and three others, too.

And of course, we've got another round of Guess That Player!

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New-look backfields, and new looks for your fantasy league

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:28:00 GMT

Beller, Jake and Funston turn their attention to the backfield on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys take a look at new-look backfield groupings to uncover where the value lies in each situation. Should you be targeting Josh Jacobs or Kenyan Drake in Vegas? What about Melvin Gordon or Javonte Williams in Denver. And is there any value to be found in Houston, where David Johnson and Phillip Lindsay lead a backfield that could have four players getting touches? The guys answer those questions, and more.

The trio also discusses players they say are riskier than is being assumed, and their favorite fantasy rule tweaks. Plus, they've got another round of Guess That Player.

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Deciphering the high-risk/high-reward passing attacks for the fantasy game

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Beller, Jake and Brandon turn their attention to the air on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. From Jacksonville to Denver, New York to Arizona, there are more than a few teams with passing attacks that are both exciting and hard to decipher. The guys will dive into nine such offenses on this episode. They'll also play another round of Guess That Player and give away a spot to Scott Fish Bowl 11!

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A new OC for the Steelers, a new QB competition in New England, and early injury concerns for Amari Cooper and Saquon Barkley

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:10:00 GMT

Another 18 teams hold mandatory minicamps this week, running the number of teams that have gotten together in a meaningful way to 28. Beller, Jake and Funston focus on a handful of those teams on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Where do we stand on Odell Beckham? What should we expect from the Steelers offense under Matt Canada? Is Cam Newton vs. Mac Jones a legitimate camp battle? Did Jamison Crowder and the Jets just throw a whole bunch of cold water on Elijah Moore? Should we already be worried about Amari Cooper and/or Saquon Barkley? The guys answer that, play another round of Guess the Mystery Player, and more.

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Julio trade fallout, breakout receivers, and our first installment of Guess The Mystery Player

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:02:00 GMT

Beller, Jake and Funston cover the Julio trade fallout from every angle on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Who's a fantasy winner (hello, Ryan Tannehill and Kyle Pitts), and who's a fantasy loser (sorry, Matt Ryan and Josh Reynolds) with Julio now on the Titans? What happens to A.J. Brown's stock? How far up do Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus climb? Are the Titans worth a bet to win the AFC South, or even the entire conference? We've got it all covered for you here.

The guys also take a look at three second-year receivers that Jake has among his top-10 breakout candidates at the position. Plus, our first installment of Guess The Mystery Player, and a few impromptu sidebets.

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Saquon and Burrow taking it slow, favorite MVP bets, and a case for Latavius Murray

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:20:00 GMT

Beller and Funston get together for this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, starting with a look at the twin ACL recoveries of Saquon Barkley and Joe Burrow. Should talk of Barkley easing into the season and limited mobility for Burrow push down their draft stock?

Then, the guys talk about MVP bets, and find that there isn't much sense in betting anyone outside the top-eight QBs. A look into New Orleans reveals an undervalued Latavius Murray, and do we care about Zach Ertz or the Texans?

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Julio mania, Swift facing a modest proposal, and 'now or never' for Chase Edmonds

Tue, 25 May 2021 19:44:00 GMT

This has been quite the newsworthy fantasy football week for late May, led by the Julio Jones trade speculation fueled by none other than the receiver himself. What's the best trade destination for Julio? And what becomes of the Atlanta offense without him? Beller, Jake and Brandon dive into that on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

After that, the guys discuss Anthony Lynn's comments on Jamaal Williams and D'Andre Swift, Miles Sanders "love" for Nick Sirianni's offense, Chase Edmonds' "now-or-never" season, and Jake's breakout QB candidates.

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Travis Etienne, Justin Fields, rookie WRs, and over/under fun with Brad Evans

Tue, 18 May 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Brad Evans of Fade the Noise joins Jake and Brandon to focus on rookies on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys discuss Travis Etienne as a wide receiver, Justin Fields as a QB1, and Najee Harris' shot at immense volume. They also get into players being over and undervalued in early drafts, and the idea of drafting two receivers from the same team. Plus, some fun with rookie production over/unders.

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The return of Tebow, Mixon's massive workload, Julio rumors, and mailbag questions

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:47:00 GMT

Jake and Brandon discuss the return of Tim Tebow, Joe Mixon's path to an an extremely heavy workload, Julio Jones rumors, and several mailbag questions.

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Winners and losers from the NFL draft with Graham Barfield

Wed, 05 May 2021 00:29:00 GMT

Jake, Funston, and special guest Graham Barfield, from Fantasy Points, break down winners and losers from the NFL draft, Rookie sleepers + Star Wars trivia fun!

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Recapping Round 1 and looking ahead to the rest of the NFL Draft

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:03:26 GMT

Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston share their thoughts on Round 1 of the NFL Draft and look ahead to day two and three. Which first round picks are in great situations to shine as rookies and which players should you avoid looking ahead to your own fantasy draft.

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Breaking down the 2021 rookie quarterbacks with Marcas Grant

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:32:06 GMT

Jake, Funston, and special guest Marcas Grant from the NFL Network break down the 2021 rookie QB class. Is Trevor Lawrence immediately a top 10 quarterback? Will Zach Wilson be relevant in redraft? What kind of upside will Justin Fields have as a potential QB1? Can Kyle Shanahan make Mac Jones into a QB1? Those answers and more on the final pre-draft episode.

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Breaking down the 2021 rookie receivers with Emory Hunt

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:31:00 GMT

Jake, Funston, and special guest Emory Hunt, from CBS Sports HQ break down the 2021 Rookie WR class, including the big three WRs - Chase, Waddle, and Smith. The trio also talks about how they value size in receivers and some potential sleepers who could emerge as fantasy stars!

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Breaking down the 2021 rookie running backs w/Scott Bogman

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:37:00 GMT

Jake, Funston and special guest Scott Bogman, from In This League, discuss how they value this year's rookie running backs, and try to sort out potential landing spots. The trio also discusses which veteran running backs are at risk for losing significant value along with their favorite sleepers at the position in this year's draft.

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The 49ers, Dolphins and Eagles shake up the draft, and fantasy football changes with a 17-game schedule

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:07:00 GMT

The 49ers, Dolphins and Eagles shook up what's typically a ho-hum week on the NFL's offseason calendar, swinging a three-team trade that landed the 49ers in the third spot in the NFL Draft, the Dolphins at six, and the Eagles at 12. Beller, Jake and Funston get into the fantasy implications on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Plus, the guys explore what sort of changes we should make in the fantasy world with the advent of a 17-game NFL schedule.

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But wait, there's more! Free agency fun, that is!

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:45:00 GMT

The free agent fun didn't end when the new league year began. After a slow day or two, action picked back up on Thursday afternoon, with the likes of Kenny Golladay, Will Fuller and Kenyan Drake finding new homes, while Chris Carson and Juju Smith-Schuster ended up staying put.

Beller, Jake and Funston break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Jake throws some shade at Jared Cook—again—and disagrees with Beller on DeSean Jackson. Plus, the guys get into what should be the proper pronunciation of Travis Etienne's last name.

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Breaking down the latest in NFL free agency

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:45:00 GMT

The new year has officially begun, and thankfully the league didn't use up all of its free agency juice during the legal tampering period. Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston get you caught up on everything that's happened in the new league year, putting a fantasy spin on the latest free agent signings.

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Don't you know anything about tampering?

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:17:00 GMT

The start of the new league year is on the horizon, but that hasn't stopped nearly every team in the NFL from engaging in some good old fashioned legal tampering. The legal tampering period has delivered gems such as Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith to the Patriots, Ryan Fitzpatrick to D.C., Corey Davis to the Jets, and more.

The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast returns to break it all down. Plus, Beller engages Jake and Funston in a fun round of "Is our fantasy community lexicon flawed?"

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Russell Wilson, Carson Wentz, and the intensifying quarterback carousel

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:04:00 GMT

Carson Wentz, Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff have already been traded this offseason. Could Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson soon be joining them?

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Beller, Jake and Funston consider just how real Wilson's, "I want to stay here, but..." posturing is. Beller, our resident Bears fan, fantasizes about a world in which Wilson finds himself playing home games in Chicago. The guys also discuss Wentz's fantasy value in Indianapolis, Ben Roethlisberger's presence in Pittsburgh, early Super Bowl LVI futures, and more.

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We're back with a look at the loaded 2021 free agent class

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:22:00 GMT

After a two-week break, The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast is back! Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston return with the 2020 season behind us and the 2021 league year on the horizon. The guys celebrate by kicking off their 2021 with a deep dive into the loaded free agent class.

There's no way Dak Prescott ends up anywhere but Dallas, right? Are Allen Robinson and Chris Godwin going to get tagged? Who stands the most to gain by finding a new home? Where do Aaron Jones, Chris Carson, Will Fuller, Kenny Golladay and James Conner end up? The guys get into all that and more.

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Super Bowl betting extravaganza, part 2

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:30:00 GMT

Michael Beller and Vic Tafur are back to lock in their favorite bets for Super Bowl LV. Both of them like the Chiefs to repeat as Super Bowl Champions, but there's a difference of opinion on which side to back against the spread. The person who likes the Chiefs against the spread really likes them, making an argument to play them all the way up to -6 and -9.

The guys also dive into the prop market, discussing, among other props, Patrick Mahomes passing yards, Leonard Fournette total yards, Travis Kelce's receiving yards, Chris Godwin receptions, total sacks in the game, and length of the shortest touchdown.

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Super Bowl LV betting angles, early 2021 RB and WR rankings, and Stafford-Goff trade fallout

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:33:00 GMT

Super Bowl LV is now just days away, and while this may be a fantasy football podcast, the entire football world is captivated by the impending matchup between the Chiefs and Buccaneers. On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston hammer down their best bets for the big game, including props on Patrick Mahomes, Chris Godwin, Leonard Fournette, Travis Kelce, and more.

After that, the guys turn their attention to Jake's early 2021 rankings, taking a look at the running back and wide receiver positions. Which second-year backs make their way into Jake's top 10? Who could be next season's breakout receiver star? And who wins and loses as a result of the blockbuster quarterback trade between the Rams and Lions? The guys answer all that, and a whole lot more.

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Super Bowl betting extravaganza, part 1

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:23:00 GMT

The Super Bowl is still more than a week away, but that doesn't mean we can't already start talking about our favorite ways to bet the game. Sure, we're going to be playing the line, be it on the Chiefs or the Buccaneers, but this is the Super Bowl. There are seemingly countless ways to get in on the action, and no time to waste.

In the first part of our Super Bowl betting extravaganza, Michael Beller and Vic Tafur begin discussions on the wagers that have caught their eye this week. While they're not locking in all these plays just yet, they are the ones that the guys are, at the very least, zeroing in on as the big game draws nearer. Will Patrick Mahomes go over 329.5 passing yards? Does Beller have a sneaky angle on the first touchdown scorer? Is Vic crazy for wanting to trust the running backs in a game like this? We'll get into all that, and a whole lot more.

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Early Super Bowl talk, Watson and Stafford landing spots, and 2021 QB and TE rankings

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:50:00 GMT

The Super Bowl matchup is set, making this one of the final episodes of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast for the 2020 season. And don't get us started on that. Yes, it might be 2021, but this is still the 2020 season.

On this episode, Michael Beller, Brandon Funston and Jake Ciely offer up their early thoughts on Super Bowl LV, with the Chiefs favored by a field goal. They also discuss their ideal landing spots for Deshaun Watson and Matthew Stafford, and take a look at some of the most interesting players in Jake's early 2021 rankings at quarterback and tight end.

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Conference Championship best bets and picks against the spread

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:26:00 GMT

In the opinion of one of our two hosts, this is the best NFL weekend of the season. Championship weekend routinely brings together at least three of the four best teams in the league, if not all four, and this season is no exception. The Packers and Buccaneers get things going on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game, and then the Chiefs and Bills cap off the night in the AFC Championship Game.

Start your Championship Weekend prep with Michael Beller and Vic Tafur on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys offer up their picks for sides and totals in both games, highlighting their absolute favorite plays of the weekend. And hey, Beller found a fun prop he likes, while Vic came up with a new segment to put a bow on the episode.

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Planting our first fantasy football flags for the 2021 season

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:46:00 GMT

The 2021 fantasy football draft season is just about six months away. Crazy, right? Kidding aside, we in the fantasy football community are always ready to talk about the next season at this time of year, and that's exactly what Michael Beller and Jake Ciely do on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

How should fantasy managers treat the bevy of attractive second-year backs, from likely first rounders Jonathan Taylor and James Robinson, to the likes of Antonio Gibson and Clyde Edwards-Helaire? Is it time to rethink the strategy of waiting on the quarterback position? Is Davante Adams in a tier of one at wide receiver? The guys answer those questions and a whole lot more, plus take a look ahead to the conference championship games this weekend.

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Divisional Round best bets and picks against the spread

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:00 GMT

The NFL is down to its final eight teams, which means we're running out of opportunities to bet on the league this season. Michael Beller and Vic Tafur have you covered on this week's precious few games with our latest episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Can the Rams keep rolling, or will Aaron Rodgers and the Packers cover the 6.5-point spread. Who comes away with the win and cover in Ravens-Bills? Can the Browns at least keep things close against the Chiefs? And can the Saints topple the Buccaneers for the third time this season, covering in the process? Or does Tom Brady have some more playoff magic in his arm? The guys answer all those questions, and offer up their favorite bets of the weekend.

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2020 fantasy football awards show

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:16:00 GMT

No season is complete without handing out some awards. That's exactly what we do on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Show, highlighting the best, brightest, and, in some instances, worst of the 2020 fantasy football season.

Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston hand out the hardware with a little twist. Jake's our resident video game guru, so instead of simply naming a fantasy MVP, or a waiver wire pickup of the year, we found video game inspirations for all of our awards. Who was this year's fantasy football Oddjob (cheat code)? Who was the Super Mario Bros. 2 (better than you think)? Who wins the Blow on Cartridge Award (should've been better)? And who, most simply, was On Fire? We hand out all those awards and more, and also take a look at this weekend's Divisional Round.

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Wild Card Weekend picks against the spread

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 21:25:00 GMT

The most wonderful time of the year may be behind us, but the most wonderful time of the NFL season is just beginning. The playoffs are here, with Saturday kicking the first ever six-game Wild Card weekend.

Michael Beller and Vic Tafur are back to dive into their top plays against the spread. The guys get into all six games this weekend, discussing leans for all six, while highlighting the ones on which they'll actually be placing wagers. They also discuss their favorite futures bets for the postseason.

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Playoff fantasy football rankings and a playoff fantasy draft

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:45:00 GMT

The regular season is over, but the fantasy football season isn't. The NFL postseason provides the fantasy community with another opportunity to play fantasy football before closing the book on this season.

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston walk through the different ways to play playoff fantasy football with a focus on the most popular way, draft-and-hold. The guys give their playoff predictions, the foundation for any playoff fantasy draft strategy, and then conduct a six-team, six-round draft to illustrate how a draft-and-hold league could play out.

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Looking ahead to 2021 with an early mock draft

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

When is the right time to start thinking about the next fantasy football season? Right after the current one ends! That's what we're doing here at The Athletic, having already conducted one early mock fantasy football draft for the 2021 season.

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, the last in 2020, Nando Di Fino, Chris Vaccaro and Eric Moody break down that early mock draft. They consider whether running backs will once again dominate the top of the first round, who could be next year's big risers, price changes at the quarterback position, and a whole lot more.

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Week 17 fantasy football rankings and concerns

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:23:00 GMT

Still playing fantasy football in Week 17? Good news! We're still here to help guide you through your overlooked championship week.

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston dive into the unique problems related to playing fantasy football in Week 17. Namely, what do you do if you've been riding Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce all season? What other teams should you be concerned about resting? What teams could pull the plug on their starters at some point during the game? The guys answer all those questions, plus take a look at Rams without Jared Goff, the resurgent Cowboys, and, once again, Mitch Trubisky.

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Week 16 picks against the spread

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Vic Tafur run through the Week 16 slate from a gambling standpoint, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread.

Can the Cardinals move one step closer to a playoff berth and, more importantly, cover against the 49ers? Can the Browns get another double-digit win against a team from New York? Will the Steelers bounce back in a tough spot against the Colts? Who covers in the crucial NFC West battle between the Seahawks and Rams? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Championship week fantasy football rankings

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:54:00 GMT

It's Wednesday of Week 16, and that can only mean one thing for this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. It's time for championship week rankings.

Michael Beller, Brandon Funston and Jake Ciely get you ready for your championship by discussing the most confounding players in Week 16. Can Baker Mayfield keep it rolling? Is Le'Veon Bell worth starting with Clyde Edwards-Helaire out? Can you count on a boom week from Tyler Lockett? The guys get into those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Mixing championship week talk with a look ahead to 2021

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:26:00 GMT

Fantasy football championship week is here, and so are Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro to take a look at Week 16. At the same time, 2021 is on the minds of many fantasy managers, including those who are playing for titles this week.

Nando and Chris mix Week 16 with 2021 on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys discuss the players who have great matchups in Week 16, the offenses that could carry managers to fantasy titles, 2021 outlooks for the tight end position and a handful of intriguing teams, and much more.

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Gearing up for fantasy football championship week

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:52:00 GMT

Aaron Jones, Calvin Ridley, Dalvin Cook, Josh Allen, Kyler Murray and plenty of others helped send their fantasy football managers to championship games with their performances in Week 15. You already knew you could lean on those guys going into their matchups, however. On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, we're more interested in the surprise stars of Week 15 who could repeat in Week 16.

Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston probe that class of players, discussing, among others, Jalen Hurts, Le'Veon Bell, J.D. McKissic, Tony Pollard, Matt Ryan, Marvin Jones, Baker Mayfield, and many, many more.

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Week 15 DFS plays, and picks against the spread

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 15 DFS slate. They discuss the high-priced players who should be at the center of your lineups, the abundance of $6,000ish receivers who look good this week, love for rookie running backs, and more.

Later, Beller runs through the slate from a gambling standpoint, highlighting his favorite picks against the spread. Can the Bills and Packers get off to good starts on Saturday? Can the Patriots bring the Dolphins back down to earth? Who wins and, more importantly, covers in the showdown between the Chiefs and Saints? We get into those games, and a whole lot more.

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The newly trustworthy players for the fantasy semifinals, and a game of either/or

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:40:00 GMT

A few weeks ago, it would've sounded crazy to say that fantasy managers would be trusting Jeff Wilson, T.Y. Hilton and Mitch Trubisky in their semifinal matchups. Even though those three, and many others deemed newly worthy of our trust, will be in lineups, should we be thinking harder about how much we're willing to lean on them?

Nando Di Fino, Jake Ciely and Eric Moody dive into the question of newfound trustworthiness on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. They also play a fun game of either/or to help you with your toughest lineup decisions this week.

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Week 15 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:27:00 GMT

It's semifinal week in the fantasy football playoffs, and while we know almost everything we need to know about almost every player with fantasy relevance, there are still questions to be answered. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston dive into the most vexing ones on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Among them: Can Baker Mayfield and Philip Rivers keep things rolling this week? What other quarterbacks would you have to have to sit Taysom Hill? Is there any universe in which James Conner or Ezekiel Elliott should be benched this week? Is Gus Edwards playable alongside J.K. Dobbins? Is D.J. Chark back in our good graces with Gardner Minshew starting once again? Should Cole Beasley and Tim Patrick be locked into starting lineups? The guys answer all of those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Settling into the fantasy football semifinals after a wild Week 14 exclamation point

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:35:00 GMT

Ravens-Browns wasn't just the game of the year. It also likely swung more than a few first-round matchups in the fantasy football playoffs with huge late touchdowns by Rashard Higgins, Baker Mayfield, Marquise Brown and Kareem Hunt, plus a lateral-fest safety on the last play of the game.

Now that we've all settled down from that crazy end to Week 14, it's time to turn the page to Week 15 and the fantasy football semifinals. Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro do just that on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Can late-season breakouts like Cam Akers and Jonathan Taylor carry fantasy managers to championships? Is Mitch Trubisky—Mitch Trubisky!—a must-start? Should we be even more worried than usual about bad teams mailing it in? The guys answer all those questions, and more.

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Jalen Hurts, Mitch Trubisky and the quirkiness of the fantasy football playoffs

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 18:16:00 GMT

One month ago, neither Jalen Hurts nor Mitch Trubisky were starting for their real-life teams. Now, they could both legitimately carry fantasy teams to championships. On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston discuss Hurts and Trubisky, as well as the other big Week 14 storylines that could weigh heavily on the fantasy football playoffs.

Among them: What's up with the Steelers' and Buccaneers' offenses? A positive week for D'Andre Swift. The return of T.Y. Hilton. Alvin Kamara finally getting the Alvin Kamara treatment again. The viability of Raheem Mostert and J.D. McKissic. And a whole lot more.

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Week 14 DFS plays, and picks against the spread

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 14 DFS slate. They discuss an abundance of attractive players across the three major positions priced between two $7,000 and $7,700, Dalvin Cook vs. Derrick Henry vs. Davante Adams, the lack of cheap pivots at quarterback, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through the slate from a gambling standpoint, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread. The guys are going head-to-head in three games, including marquee matchups between the Bills and Steelers, and Vikings and Buccaneers. They also dive into Packers-Lions, Saints-Eagles, Chiefs-Dolphins, and a whole lot more.

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It's all about trust in the fantasy football playoffs

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:22:00 GMT

The fantasy football playoffs have arrived, and they have brought into focus the meaning of a certain fantasy buzzword: trust. A bad game from an individual player sprinkled here or there throughout the regular season isn't a big deal. One in the fantasy football playoffs, however, could send a fantasy manager home. And that's why we ask, "Who can you trust?"

Nando Di Fino, Jake Ciely and Eric Moody get into the question of trust on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. They do so by discussing Giovani Bernard, D'Andre Swift, Jonathan Taylor, T.Y. Hilton, Chase Claypool, Matthew Stafford, Jalen Hurts and more.

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Week 14 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:18:00 GMT

The fantasy football playoffs are here, with Week 14 kicking off a three-week sprint to championships all across the fantasy football world. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston are also here, helping you make the tough start/sit decisions with an in-depth look at the Week 14 rankings on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

The guys got into more than 30 of the most confounding players for Week 14, including Kirk Cousins, Jalen Hurts, J.K. Dobbins, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kareem Hunt, CeeDee Lamb, D.J. Chark, Juju Smith-Schuster, and a whole lot more.

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Applying Week 13's lessons to the fantasy football playoffs

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:45:00 GMT

Week 13 was not kind to our friend Chris Vaccaro, but he's still here to dive into the week's biggest stories from a fantasy perspective, and break down how we can use what we learned in the fantasy football playoffs.

Chris and Nando Di Fino discuss, among other topics, Cam Akers' usage, Washington's offense without Antonio Gibson, the Dolphins with Tua Tagovailoa back at the helm, Corey Davis fulfilling his draft-day promise, and a whole lot more.

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Cam Akers, Miles Sanders, and the dawning of the fantasy football playoffs

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:03:00 GMT

Week 13 isn't quite over, but the fantasy football playoffs are upon us. Some berths will be earned on Monday and Tuesday, but most people who are headed to the playoffs have already punched their tickets. And yet, there are still many questions to be answered that could determine who raises the trophy in any fantasy league.

Among them: Has Cam Akers' time finally arrived? Are Miles Sanders and Kyler Murray trustworthy? Is Jonathan Taylor set to become a playoff hero? Can you roll out Baker Mayfield with confidence, or should we be looking at the other side of Browns-Titans and attacking the latter's defense during the playoffs? Is Cam Newton a set-it-and-forget-it starter? Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston answer those questions, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Week 13 DFS plays, and picks against the spread

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 13 DFS slate. They discuss building lineups around an elite back or receiver, finally paying up for a quarterback, the desire to get invested in Browns-Titans, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through the slate from a gambling standpoint, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread. Can the Raiders bounce back against the Jets? Will Taysom Hill hit his first speed bump as a starter in Atlanta? Can the Browns spring an upset on the Titans—or at least keep it within 5.5 points? Will the Packers run away from the Eagles? Can the Bills take care of business against the 49ers? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Turning the fantasy football calendar—finally—to Week 13

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:26:00 GMT

Week 13 has arrived, and not a day too soon. Instead of Thursday and Monday night games this week, we're getting a Monday night doubleheader and Tuesday Night Football to wrap up the final week of the fantasy football regular season. The last part of that sentence is, of course, the operative part, with fantasy managers looking lock up regular season championships and playoff berths.

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Nando Di Fino, Jake Ciely and Eric Moody discuss the Jets, Raiders and Cowboys, dive into the Browns-Titans and Rams-Cardinals games, try to figure out what's going on in Philadelphia, and more.

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Week 13 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

It's the final week of the fantasy football regular season in most leagues, meaning that regular season championships will be won and playoff berths will be secured when this week comes to an end. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston help you get ready for it all with a deep dive into Week 13 rankings on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15.

How much have our expectations for Deshaun Watson changed? Is Latavius Murray now on the RB2 radar? How do we make sense of the jumbled mess that is the WR3 class? Should Myles Gaskin and Jonathan Taylor go right back into fantasy lineups? The guys answer all those questions, plus a whole lot more.

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Crying over Will Fuller, celebrating Deebo Samuel, and considering Alvin Kamara vs. Austin Ekeler

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:34:00 GMT

An unprecedented Week 12 is still rolling along, with Ravens-Steelers looming on Wednesday afternoon. We have plenty to break down after this wild week, however, and Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro dive into it all on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

What do you do without Will Fuller for the rest of the season? Can Deebo Samuel keep up his unconventional style of production? Is Austin Ekeler a better back to have right now than Alvin Kamara? Will we finally see an unleashed D'Andre Swift for the remainder of the season? The guys answer all those questions, and more.

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Gearing up for the final week of the fantasy football regular season with Austin Ekeler, Alvin Kamara and...Kirk Cousins?

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:25:00 GMT

Week 12 was one of the stranger NFL slates any of us has seen, from what happened during the week leading up to Sunday, to the historic performances and surprising duds turned in once the games started. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston are here to break it all down and look forward to Week 13 on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

How back are Austin Ekeler, Raheem Mostert and Deebo Samuel? Is it time to get worried about Alvin Kamara? Is it well past time to put some respect on Kirk Cousins' name? Should you be spending whatever remaining FAAB you have to get Devontae Booker? Can we finally trust Jonathan Taylor and Ronald Jones? The guys answer all those questions, and more.

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Week 12 DFS plays, and picks against the spread

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 12 DFS slate. They discuss Dalvin Cook chalk, a willingness to pass on high-priced receivers, the desire to get invested in Chargers-Bills and Chiefs-Buccaneers, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through the slate from a gambling standpoint, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 30:35). Will Beller finally back off the Cardinals? Can the Browns cruise against the Jaguars? Can Taysom Hill and the Saints keep it rolling in Denver? Are the Giants worthy of laying nearly a touchdown against the shorthanded Bengals? Will the Chiefs hand the Buccaneers another loss and, more importantly, do so by more than 3.5 points? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Week 12 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:11:00 GMT

Thanksgiving Week is here, and with it comes not only a full plate of food, but a full slate of NFL games. With all 32 teams in action, start/sit decisions could be a bit more taxing than they've been with fewer options in play. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston are here to help you make the right ones on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Can you trust Carson Wentz against the Seahawks? How much does the loss of Joe Burrow hurt Giovani Bernard, Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins? Does Raheem Mostert go right back into your lineup if the 49ers activate him? Is D.J. Chark still startable with Mike Glennon getting the start for the Jaguars? The guys answer those questions, plus a whole lot more, and offer up some big predictions for Week 12.

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Getting ready for a fantasy-football-filled Thanksgiving

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:23:00 GMT

We know we'll have two games on Thanksgiving, and we could have a third, pending decisions that have to be made regarding the scheduled nightcap between the Ravens and Steelers. Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro look ahead to those games, and the 13 that follow them this weekend, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

What can we expect from the Lions' offense on Thursday? Could benching Duke Johnson make sense? Might Washington-Dallas be a good game, from both real-life and fantasy perspectives? Is Diontae Johnson already a fantasy star? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more. Plus, a fun series of Thanksgiving-themed rapid fire questions to wrap up the episode.

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A look back at Week 11, AKA, Taysom Hill week

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:08:00 GMT

Was there any quarterback news in Week 11? Specifically, anything about a much-maligned, little-used pseudo-quarterback who made the most of his opportunity to start, proving once again that it is the man in the arena who counts? Ah yes, indeed there was.

But there was more to Week 11 than Taysom Hill, and his effects on the Saints' offense and the fantasy football landscape. Joe Burrow tore his ACL. J.K. Dobbins and Jonathan Taylor saw some distance between themselves and their RB teammates. New England's defense got exposed...again. The Chargers' offense put up big numbers...again. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston dive into all those stories, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Week 11 DFS plays, and picks against the spread

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 11 DFS slate. They discuss Alvin Kamara and Dalvin Cook reaching CMC territory, the Jameis Winston free space, Keenan Allen as the WR1, the lack of meaningful tight ends, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through the slate from a gambling standpoing, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 29:42). Can the Titans bounce back in a tough spot against the Ravens? Can the Jaguars keep things respectable against the undefeated Steelers? Can Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins keep things rolling against the Broncos? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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32 NFL teams, 32 fantasy football questions, the redux edition

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:20:00 GMT

With three weeks left in the typical fantasy football regular season, and the bye-week portion of the schedule nearly behind us, there's no better time to check in on all 32 teams in the league than the present. That's exactly what Nando Di Fino, Jake Ciely and Eric Moody do on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football podcast with another edition of 32 teams, 32 questions.

Is there a clear leader in Buffalo's backfield? Who's the better player for the rest of the season, D'Andre Swift or James Conner? Is there a window to trade for Austin Ekeler right now? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Austin Ekeler joins Jake for 30 Questions

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Jake catches up with Chargers running back Austin Ekeler about his role as a team owner in Fan Controlled Football, Thanksgiving side dishes, video games, chaos in the Chargers' backfield while he's been sidelined, why fantasy players should trade for him now, and more.

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Week 11 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:30:00 GMT

Week 11 rankings day has arrived on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, and with it comes a whole host of start/sit questions.

Jameis Winston is back in our lives. Should he be back in our lineups, too? Will Washington's pass rush wreck Cincinnati's offensive line, and thus Joe Burrow's fantasy day? Is Pittsburgh's offense trending away from James Conner in a dangerous way? Are both of Arizona's running backs startable? Is Michael Pittman Jr. the top dog in the Colts' passing game? If so, what does that mean? Which team has the better trio of fantasy receivers, the Buccaneers or Steelers?

Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston answer those questions, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Kyler Murray's greatness, Jameis Winston's return, and the fantasy football stretch run

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:33:00 GMT

Go check the roster of the team at the top of your league's standings. Chances are good that it features Kyler Murray. The Arizona quarterback has been one of the biggest stories this football season, no matter if we're talking fantasy or the actual game. He's also Chris Vaccaro's favorite topic.

Vaccaro and Nando Di Fino discuss Kyler, of course, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys also get into Jameis Winston, Ronald Jones, Michael Thomas, Lamar Jackson, the Patriots' defense, the Buccaneers' offense, the Cowboys coming off their bye, and more.

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D'Andre Swift breaks out, Tampa Bay finds its footing, the Steelers get a makeover, and more from a wild Week 10

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 18:06:00 GMT

Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins put the capstone on what was a crazy Week 10, but don't let the play of the cloud the rest of the big stories of the day, included but not limited to...

D'Andre Swift's breakout; new-look offenses for the Buccaneers, Steelers and Patriots; real reasons to worry about the Ravens; the emergence of Michael Pittman Jr. and Salvon Ahmed; and Kenyan Drake's triumphant return.

Michael Beller and Brandon Funston discuss all that, plus a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Week 10 DFS plays, and picks against the spread

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 10 DFS slate. They discuss Rams-Seahawks and Bills-Cardinals, the Mike Davis free space, a trio of attractive cheap quarterbacks, the diversity of high-priced receivers, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every Week 10 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 30:45). Can the Buccaneers bounce back against the Panthers? Who wins the expected shootout in the desert between the Bills and Cardinals? What's the right side to be on in the showdown between Justin Herbert and the Chargers and Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Fantasy football's best form of insurance: premium backup running backs

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Early in the season, conventional wisdom holds that fantasy managers don't need to worry about securing their starting running backs' real-life backups. You want to maximize every spot on your roster when so much is unknown. At this time of year, however, when the picture has come into focus, those real-life backups become must-have pieces to finish putting together a championship puzzle.

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Nando Di Fino, Jake Ciely and Eric Moody take a look at backfields that are clearly dominated by one player, discussing which backups are must-have (hello Alexander Mattison and Giovani Bernard) and which are unlikely to inherit a significant workload should the starter go down with an injury.

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Week 10 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 18:40:00 GMT

Week 10 could ease some running back concerns in the fantasy world, with Nick Chubb back, Joe Mixon likely back, and Miles Sanders potentially back. All three of them will be highly ranked, assuming they play, but that just scratches the surface of Week 10 rankings.

Who wins the first NFL battle between Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert? Can you trust their draft classmate Joe Burrow against the Steelers? Are we rethinking what we thought we knew about the backfields in Baltimore and Buffalo? Is Jerry Jeudy locked into starting lineups? Is D.J. Moore the WR3 on his own team? Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston answer those questions, and more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Jerry Jeudy's breakout, Nick Chubb's return, and more to look forward to in Week 10

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:33:00 GMT

Week 10 ushers in the final third of the fantasy football regular season, with the playoffs starting to come into focus. This year, it brings a number of fun developments that Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro dive into on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Jerry Jeudy's Week 9 breakout is a sign of things to come in Denver, right? How excited should we be about the return of nick Chubb this week? How much fun is Bills-Cardinals going to be? The guys answer all those questions, plus a whole lot more, including Nando taking a crack at songwriting!

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Wrapping up fantasy football's biggest Week 9 stories

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:48:00 GMT

From Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins upsetting Kyler Murray and the Cardinals, to heroics from many of the fantasy world's biggest stars (hello, Patrick Mahomes, Dalvin Cook and Josh Allen), Week 9 was one of the most exciting slates of the season. So exciting, in fact, that it was hard to keep track of it all in real time.

Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston are here to help you run it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Is Tua now in the starting discussion every week? Is Chase Edmonds not who we wanted him to be? Is Tyler Lockett a boom-or-bust player? And what might be out there on the waiver wire heading into Week 10? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Week 9 DFS plays, and picks against the spread

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:15:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 9 DFS slate. They discuss Dalvin Cook chalk, the appeal of mid-tier backs and cheap receivers, a possible Lamar Jackson bargain, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every Week 9 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 30:02). Who wins—or, more importantly, covers—the NFC South clash between the Saints and Buccaneers? Can the Ravens' offense get going in Indianapolis? Are the Dolphins a live dog again, this time against Kyler Murray and the Cardinals? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Fun with rest-of-season rankings

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:01:00 GMT

At this point of the season, we typically have to take players and teams at face value. With that in mind, fantasy values can still change on the margins, or in even bigger ways, and those changes could make the difference between winning a championship and getting booted in the first round of the playoffs.

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Eric Moody make their calls on rest-of-season rankings. Will J.K. Dobbins, D'Andre Swift or Jonathan Taylor be the better back? If you can trade Tyler Boyd or Adam Thielen for Allen Robinson, should you? And will Travis Fulgham keep up his WR1 pace? The guys answer all those questions, and more.

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Week 9 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:27:00 GMT

We are now into the final third of the typical fantasy football regular season, marking desperation time for some managers, and moving time for others.

Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston have you covered, no matter which group you're in, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys discuss about 50 players from a rankings standpoint, breaking down the toughest start/sit decisions of the week. Can you play both J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards? Is it safe to trust Jonathan Taylor? And what should we expect from Antonio Brown in his first game with the Buccaneers? Our trio of experts answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

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The fantasy fortunes of 10 changing offenses

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:24:00 GMT

Teams generally are what they are at the halfway point of the NFL season, but many are still undergoing change that will be felt in the fantasy football world. Whether due to a quarterback change, injuries, a new addition, or some other force, these teams could look different in the second half of the season than they did in the first.

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Chris Vaccaro take an in-depth look at 10 such offenses.

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Five untrustworthy backfields, some love for the backs in Baltimore and Buffalo, and Week 9 waivers

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:33:00 GMT

There are more than a few backfield headaches across the league that fantasy managers might be better off avoiding than trying to decipher. The Ravens and Bills may seem like they're in that group, but their approaches in Week 8, while diverse, actually bring some clarity to their respective pictures.

Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston discuss J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, Devin Singletary and Zack Moss, the five untrustworthy backfields, Week 9 waivers, and a whole lot more on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Week 8 DFS plays, and picks against the spread

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:15:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 8 DFS slate. They discuss Alvin Kamara chalk, the appeal of Titans-Bengals, the enduring bargain on Keenan Allen, and more.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every Week 8 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 29:39). Can the Dolphins spring the upset on the Rams in Tua's first start—or at least stay within 3.5 points? Can the Seahawks bounce back against the 49ers? Can the Bills officially take the AFC East torch from the Patriots? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more. Plus, a difference of opinion on this week's marquee game between the Steelers and Ravens.

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It's the great fantasy football Halloween special, podcast listeners!

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:41:00 GMT

Halloween is Saturday, sandwiched in between the beginning and end of Week 8. What better way to celebrate than with a graveyard smashup of fantasy football and our spookiest holiday?

Are Darrell Henderson and Baker Mayfield great pumpkins? Is Daniel Jones destined to send you to a nightmare on fantasy football street? Do JaMycal Hasty and DeeJay Dallas have your roster looking like Frankenstein's Monster? Nando Di Fino, Jake Ciely and Eric Moody bring you treats, without the tricks, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Week 8 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:16:00 GMT

Week 8 brings four more teams—the Cardinals, Texans, Jaguars and Washington—going on bye and more injuries than we've dealt with at any point of the season. That's going to create complicated start/sit decisions, as well as some opportunities for some players who typically find themselves on fantasy benches to step up.

Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston dive into those tough decisions with a look at Week 8 fantasy football rankings. Can Baker Mayfield get back into lineups after his five-TD game? How do fantasy managers handle the Seahawks', 49ers' and Chargers' backfields? Where do rookies Brandon Aiyuk and CeeDee Lamb stand this week? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

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The top 13 fantasy football players for the rest of the season

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:50:00 GMT

We're now more than halfway through the standard fantasy football regular season, and have been disabused of some of the notions we held back in draft season. The great, the good and the bad have been separated from one another, but what happens from this point forward will determine who wins fantasy championships.

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro name their top 13 fantasy football players for the rest of the season. Is Alvin Kamara or Derrick Henry No. 1? Where does the soon-to-be-back Christian McCaffrey rank? Has James Robinson put himself in the group> How many of the top 13 are receivers? And is Ezekiel Elliott still here?

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Chase Edmonds arrives, Justin Herbert rises, and Week 8 waivers

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:55:00 GMT

Week 7 was inarguably one of the best of the season, highlighted by the Seahawks-Cardinals shootout on Sunday night. That game almost made it easy to forget that we had a number of other wild finishes, from Steelers-Titans to Browns-Bengals to Lions-Falcons. Oh, and we also had monster games from a couple of rookie quarterbacks, one of whom has turned himself into a QB1, one receiver who surpassed 200 yards and another who came close, and an undrafted running back vaulting into the top three at his position in fantasy scoring.

How do you make sense of a week that packed with fantasy goodness? You turn to Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Week 7 DFS plays, and picks against the spread

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:15:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 7 DFS slate. They discuss ideal running back pairs, which typically include two high-priced backs, the abundance of attractive, mid-priced receivers, and budget savers at quarterback.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every Week 7 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 31:01). Can the Cardinals keep it close with the Seahawks? Can the Patriots bounce back against the 49ers? And who wins the clash of 5-0 teams between the Steelers and Titans in Nashville? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Peering into the crystal ball for Week 7

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:55:00 GMT

Nando Di Fino, Jake Ciely and Eric Moody go back to the vault, peering into the crystal ball to make predictions for Week 7, and then securing them behind lock and key, only to bring them back after this week's action takes place.

Who catches more passes: Ezekiel Elliott or A.J. Green? Who scores more fantasy points: Andy Dalton or Drew Lock? Who totals more yards from scrimmage in Week 7: James Robinson or Kenyan Drake? The guys answer those questions, plus a whole lot more.

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Week 7 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:43:00 GMT

Week 7 marks the unofficial halfway point of the standard fantasy football regular season, which means it's moving time in fantasy leagues. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston do what they can to help you move in the right direction on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

The guys dive into Week 7 rankings, discussing more than 50 players you could be thinking about starting, sitting or trading. Should you start Ryan Tannehill in a tough matchup with the Steelers? Are you trusting Jerick McKinnon with Raheem Mostert out? Is it time to worry about the Cowboys' receivers after what we saw in Andy Dalton's first start? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Andy Dalton struggles, Kenyan Drake pushes back, and CEH makes his case

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:36:00 GMT

A Monday night doubleheader featuring four teams loaded with fantasy-relevant players gives us the perfect jumping-off point for this Tuesday episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro discuss the first start of the Andy Dalton era in Dallas, Kenyan Drake pushing back against the Chase Edmonds hype, Clyde Edwards-Helaire making the most of his last game without Le'Veon Bell, and a whole lot more.

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Emerging RBs, concerning WRs, and Week 7 waivers

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:28:00 GMT

Week 6 gave us more than its fair share of storylines at the running back position, and most of them were good! Is D'Andre Swift breaking out in Detroit? Is Darrell Henderson officially in control of the Rams' backfield? Can we finally trust Bruce Arians when it comes to Ronald Jones? Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston dive into those questions on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Plus, the guys discuss how worried you should be about Mike Evans, Juju Smith-Schuster and Cam Newton, and take a look at Week 7 waivers.

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Week 6 DFS plays and picks against the spread

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 6 DFS slate. They discuss ideal running back pairs, a desire to pay up at receiver, and attractive mid-priced quarterbacks.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every Week 6 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 29:23). Can the Buccaneers possibly slow down the Packers' offense? Can the 49ers get on track against the Rams? Should the Cowboys really be home dogs in Andy Dalton's first start with the team? The guys answer those questions, and a whole lot more.

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32 teams, 32 fantasy football questions

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:30:00 GMT

We're just about one-third of the way through the NFL season, and every team in the league, even the undefeated ones, have questions that need to be answered. That's what we're going to try to do on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Nando Di Fino raises a fantasy question for all 32 teams, and Jake Ciely and Eric Moody answer them. Included: Is Kenyan Drake sneakily underrated? Can James Robinson hold up? Better back for the rest of the season: Chris Carson or Miles Sanders?

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Week 6 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:03:00 GMT

If it seems like we just put a bow on Week 5, that's only because we did. And yet, Week 6 is already upon us. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston help you get your fantasy lineups in order by running through more than 50 players from a rankings point of view on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Justin Herbert arrives, Zach Ertz fades, and Mike Davis confounds

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:25:00 GMT

Week 5 is just about in the books, with the Bills and Titans set to put a bow on the week on Tuesday night. Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro take a look back at the week that was on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Is Justin Herbert a better fantasy quarterback than Drew Brees and Matt Ryan? Is Zach Ertz's fantasy stock plummeting. Is there any role for Mike Davis in a world where Christian McCaffrey is healthy? The guys get into those questions, and a whole lot more.

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Dak's injury, D.K.'s emergence, and a look at the Week 6 waiver wire

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:30:00 GMT

Two big upsets dominated the headlines early, but it was Dak Prescott's season-ending ankle injury that ultimately turned into the biggest news in Week 5. On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston discuss how Andy Dalton changes the Cowboys' offense, and the best replacements for Prescott available on the waiver wire.

Then, the guys get into Dalvin Cook's groin injury, breakout games for Chase Claypool and Travis Fulgham, David Montgomery's evolving role in Chicago, D.K. Metcalf as a top-five receiver, the Week 6 waiver wire, and more.

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Week 5 DFS plays and picks against the spread

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 5 DFS slate. They discuss a lack of high-priced options at running back and receiver, and what that means for the slate as a whole.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every remaining Week 5 game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 29:19). Can the Browns pull a mini-upset on the Colts? Can the Falcons finally get their first win of the season? Are the Chiefs going to run away and hide from the Colts? And can the Vikings keep pace with the Seahawks? We have answers to those questions, and plenty more.

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It's a Week 5 mini-game bonanza

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:05:00 GMT

Week 5 begins on Thursday with the Buccaneers and Bears, but the games have already begun on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Mini-games, that is. What five words describe David Montgomery's ranking this week? How about five words for Devonta Freeman for the rest of the season? Who wins a theoretical Joe Mixon/Derrick Henry trade? Or one involving Adam Thielen and Miles Sanders?

Nando Di Fino poses the questions, while Jake Ciely and Eric Moody answer them, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Week 5 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:52:00 GMT

Believe it or not, we're one-third of the way through the typical fantasy football regular season. Week 5 brings the first planned bye weeks of the year (Packers and Lions), and another slew of challenging start/sit decisions for fantasy managers.

Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston help you get your lineups right by discussing more than 50 players in a Week 5 rankings context on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Does this matter?: The Week 5 fantasy football edition

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:10:00 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Brandon Funston play a little game of Does This Matter?

Bill O'Brien got fired. D.K. Metcalf ranks 33rd in targets per game. Zach Ertz has fewer than 20 yards in two of four games. Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been entirely dependent on volume this season. Does any of that matter? The guys answer those four questions, and six more.

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Chubb and Ekeler injuries, Sean McVay shenanigans, and Week 5 waivers

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:30:00 GMT

Week 5 is shaping up to be the lightest waiver wire week of the season, but there's still a whole lot to discuss coming out of Week 4. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston get into the injuries to Nick Chubb and Austin Ekeler, Sean McVay's backfield shenanigans, Kirk Cousins vs. Baker Mayfield, the abundance of intriguing receivers available on the waiver wire, and more on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

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Week 4 DFS plays and picks against the spread

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 11:45:00 GMT

The weekend has arrived, bringing with it 14 more Week 4 games. On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week 4 DFS slate. They discuss how a flat pricing week creates to a diversity of team-building options...but still find themselves targeting some expensive backs.

Later, Beller and Vic Tafur run through every game, highlighting their favorite picks against the spread (begins at 29:33). Are the Bears a good bet in Nick Foles' first start with the team? Can the Saints and Cardinals bounce back? Who finally gets their first win when the Texans and Vikings get together? We have opinions on that, and a whole lot more.

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Fantasy football trade talk heading into Week 4

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:42:00 GMT

Three weeks of the NFL season are behind us, and if your fantasy league is like many others, it's likely trade discussions are starting to pick up steam. Nando Di Fino, Jake Ciely and Eric Moody discuss some of the most interesting potential trade targets, including Joe Mixon, Odell Beckham and Allen Robinson, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown

1:38 Best practices for Steelers-Titans

4:26 Trade buzz and questions

5:58 Joe Mixon's trade prospects

14:42 Odell Beckham's place in the trade market

23:57 A surprising dearth of Allen Robinson trades

30:26 Buying low on David Johnson?

35:12 Ranking the trade targets we've discussed

36:54 Where is A.J. Brown in all of this?

41:28 A.J Green's trade value

47:05 Cole Beasley and Hunter Renfrow

51:11 Mike Davis, Darrell Henderson and Devonta Freeman

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Week 4 fantasy football rankings

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:23:00 GMT

Week 4 is here, which means we are about to be one-third of the way through a typical fantasy football regular season. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston discuss more than 50 players in a Week 4 rankings context to help you get your lineups right on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown

3:08 Do we still trust Drew Brees?

6:35 A quick Titans-Steelers update

8:51 Recalibrating expectations for Matthew Stafford?

11:17 Difference of opinion on Joe Burrow

13:56 A rebound week for Gardner Minshew

18:05 Not seeing eye to eye on Cam Newton

20:51 QB lightning round

23:40 Is Myles Gaskin locked in as an RB2?

26:07 Tempering expectations for Rex Burkhead

28:37 Is Philadelphia's offense a problem for Miles Sanders?

31:49 What does a Mike Davis trade look like?

34:44 Where does Carlos Hyde fit into the RB picture?

38:39 Is this a sell-high moment for Darrell Henderson?

41:48 RB lightning round

44:19 Cognitive dissonance on Julian Edelman

46:05 Can Allen Lazard be a consistent fantasy starter?

48:31 No love for Justin Jefferson

51:15 Auto-starting all Dallas receivers

53:18 Is it over for A.J. Green?

57:19 WR lightning round

59:25 How aggressive would you be in a Chris Godwin trade?

61:41 D.J. Chark is back at practice!

62:06 A little tight end talk

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Sizing up backfield changes and their effects on the fantasy football landscape

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:40:00 GMT

It wasn't even a month ago when Jordan Howard and Matt Breida were forming a sneaky fun backfield in Miami, Cam Akers was poised to take ownership of the Rams' backfield, and Saquon Barkley was challenging Christian McCaffrey for alpha status in the fantasy football world. Now, Myles Gaskin is in control of Miami's backfield, Darrell Henderson looks like a breakout star, and Devonta Freeman and Dion Lewis have replaced the injured Barkley. Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt dive into all the backfield changes across the league on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown

3:30 Chicago's backfield after Tarik Cohen's injury

8:26 Myles Gaskin takes over in Miami

10:20 Sizing up the Rams' backfield when everyone is healthy

15:01 Why Emory has to watch all 60 minutes

17:20 Nando's and Emory's obligatory Dwayne Haskins segment

28:15 A matter of time before Devonta Freeman takes over?

32:41 What's up with the turf at the Meadowlands?

33:50 Making sense of the Lions' backfield

36:13 Potential practice squad gems

39:24 Who's the Chargers' starting QB when Tyrod Taylor is healthy

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Week 4 fantasy football waiver wire

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:16:00 GMT

Week 3 was thankfully a relatively quiet one on the injury front, but there are still a handful of standout players to target on the waiver wire. From Rex Burkhead and Myles Gaskin, to Justin Jefferson and Brandon Aiyuk, Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston break down the Week 4 wire on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown

1:46 Russell Wilson's greatness

4:58 Rex Burkhead and the Patriots' backfield

7:52 Myles Gaskin takes over in Miami

10:18 Jeff Wilson on the radar

12:20 Seattle's backfield after Chris Carson's mild ankle injury

15:13 Cordarrelle Patterson's role with Tarik Cohen (torn ACL) out

17:50 Detroit's annoying backfield

21:12 Any interest in La'Mical Perine?

25:24 Justin Jefferson breaks out

27:59 Brandon Aiyuk takes advantage

32:10 Can Allen Lazard keep it up when Davante Adams returns?

35:00 A Nick Foles bump for Anthony Miller?

38:58 Enough targets in Tampa to make Scotty Miller interesting?

41:15 K.J. Hamler and Tim Patrick

43:55 Buying into Andy Isabella's two-TD game?

45:57 Hunter Renfrow's opportunity in Vegas

49:08 Buffalo's WR depth chart if John Brown (calf) misses time

50:55 Tee Higgins shows up

53:55 Ignore Philadelphia's receivers

56:02 Blowing past the tight end position

58:59 Quarterbacks to stream in Week 4

61:02 Defenses to stream in Week 4

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Week 3 DFS plays and picks against the spread

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:19:00 GMT

There are a few monster totals on the board in Week 3 (55.5 in Lions-Cardinals and Cowboys-Seahawks), and that always makes for interesting DFS and gambling weeks. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the DFS slate, then Beller welcomes on Vic Tafur to discuss their favorite picks against the spread, on this hybrid episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast and The Athletic Football Show.

Rundown

1:20 Games to target for DFS in Week 3

3:47 Quarterback targets in Week 3

7:55 No shortage of ways to attack the running back position

15:17 Stars and scrubs at wide receiver

24:14 Finding bargains at tight end

26:14 No obvious options at defense

29:47 Week 3 picks against the spread

30:18 Week 2 audit

31:57 Patriots (-6.5) vs. Raiders

33:23 Bills (-2.5) vs. Rams

34:30 Steelers (-4) vs. Texans

36:41 49ers (-4) at Giants

38:51 Titans (-2.5) at Vikings

40:26 Browns (-7) vs. Washington

42:14 Eagles (-4.5) vs. Bengals

44:24 Falcons (-3) vs. Bears

46:10 Colts (-11.5) vs. Jets

47:18 Chargers (-6.5) vs. Panthers

49:03 Cardinals (-5.5) vs. Lions

51:08 Buccaneers (-6) at Broncos

53:02 Seahawks (-5) vs. Cowboys

54:37 Saints (-3) vs. Packers

55:38 Ravens (-3.5) vs. Chiefs

56:58 Recapping our Week 3 picks

58:01 Week 3 survivor picks

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James Robinson, Leonard Fournette and a game of Agree/Disagree

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:03:00 GMT

The third week of the NFL season is upon us, and as we start to figure out some situations, other questions arise. Is Jacksonville's new starting running back, James Robinson, better than their old one, Leonard Fournette? Did people just waste a whole bunch of FAB money on Nyheim Hines? Can Jerry Jeudy be a WR3 for the rest of the year? Nando Di Fino poses the questions, and Jake Ciely and Eric Moody answer them, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown

2:48 Today's topics

4:28 Fill in the blanks on James Robinson

8:11 James Robinson vs. Leonard Fournette

10:28 What happened to Matt Breida?

14:05 Reason to believe in Brandon Aiyuk?

17:23 Nyheim Hines vs. Jordan Howard

20:10 Cutting your FAB losses

22:09 Emmanuel Sanders vs. Sony Michel

31:21 Is Jerry Jeudy a top-36 WR this week?

32:27 Is Jerry Jeudy at top-36 WR for the season?

33:06 A K.J. Hamler tangent

37:33 Is Russell Gage a top-50 WR this season?

39:18 Will A.J. Green top 850 receiving yards?

40:12 Will Devonta Freeman hit 1,100 total yards?

40:55 Mike Davis vs. Jeff Driskel in PPR Superflex leagues

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Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 17:36:45 GMT

Week 3 has arrived, and with it a new batch of rankings questions. What's your concern level on Drew Brees, Carson Wentz and Tom Brady? Are all of this week's waiver-wire RB darlings must-starts? Is CeeDee Lamb going to be in the top two on the Cowboys in targets? Has any tight end made the "if-you've-got-him-you-start-him" leap? Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston answer those questions, and more, all while discussing the Week 3 prospects for more than 50 players or so on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown
1:26 The Consensus Start-Every-Week QBs
4:48 Concern Level for Drew Brees?
8:04 Concern Level for Carson Wentz?
10:39 Concern Level for Tom Brady?
13:35 A Regular QB Starter You'd Sit This Week
14:30 A Fringe QB You'd Start This Week
17:28 Are We Auto-Starting the New Starting RBs?
19:49 Can Darrell Henderson Run Away with the Rams' Job?
22:07 Has Leonard Fournette Taken Over Tampa Bay's Backfield?
24:31 Is James Robinson Locked Into RB2 Territory?
26:39 The Mess in Baltimore
29:06 Antonio Gibson Expectations
31:19 A Regular Starting RB You'd Bench This Week
32:47 A Fringe RB You'd Start This Week
35:12 Players to BUY HIGH or SELL LOW
38:00 Is CeeDee Lamb a Must-Start Receiver?
41:03 Jerry Jeudy's Standing for the Rest of the Season
44:00 Tre'Quan Smith's Role for the Saints
46:47 Forcing Robby Anderson and Corey Davis Into Lineups This Week?
52:39 A Regular Starting WR You'd Bench This Week
54:20 A Fringe WR You'd Start This Week
56:08 Have Any Tight Ends Made the Leap This Year?
57:05 Noah Fant vs. Dallas Goedert
59:22 A Fringe TE You'd Start This Week

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The Uncovered Fantasy Football Stories from Week 2

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:34:36 GMT

Injuries were the main story of Week 2, but there were plenty of side plots that will roll on as we turn the calendar to Week 3. Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt dive into some of those—including Washington's offense, Nyehim Hines' usage, and old quarterbacks throwing the deep ball—on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown
5:30 What's up with Mitch Trubisky?
7:10 The Giants' (Unfortunate) New-Look Backfield
11:43 How Does a Back Fix a Fumbling Problem?
18:31 Dwayne Haskins and the Washington Offense
23:39 Checking in on Antonio Gibson
32:43 Nyheim Hines' Week 2 Usage
35:52 The Cowboys' Decision to Go for Two
38:51 Tampa Bay's Backfield
40:05 Tom Brady's and Drew Brees' Arm Strength
40:53 Curtis Samuel's Role Without Christian McCaffrey
42:08 No Time to Fade Austin Hooper
44:15 Buying Washington's Pass Rush

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Week 3 Waiver Wire Targets after a Particularly Brutal Week 2

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 17:34:36 GMT

The good news? The waiver wire is filled with intriguing players ahead of Week 3. The bad news? It's only because so many players suffered injuries in Week 2. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown
1:16 Josh Allen is Taking Off
5:02 Justin Herbert Makes a Successful Debut
7:01 Another Curveball from Sean McVay in the Backfield
11:13 Christian McCaffrey out 4-to-6 Weeks
15:02 The Giants' Backfield Without Saquon Barkley
17:58 Raheem Mostert Has a Sprained MCL
20:04 Myles Gaskin Drawing Our Attention
21:54 Ranking the Waiver Wire RBs
28:43 Courtland Sutton Out for the Season
32:07 Another Big Game for Robby Anderson
34:28 Russell Gage Proving Himself Viable
37:33 Time to Buy Corey Davis
41:05 Sterling Shepard's Injury Opens the Door for Golden Tate
44:04 Any Interest in Allen Lazard or Marquez Valdes-Scantling?
49:04 Keelan Cole Shows up Again for the Jaguars
52:39 Jordan Reed Delivers in George Kittle's Absence
53:57 Time to Drop Rob Gronkowski
55:15 Tight Ends to Stream in Week 3
56:36 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 3
58:25 Defenses to Stream in Week 3

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Week 2 DFS Plays and Picks Against the Spread

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:00:15 GMT

Falcons-Cowboys dominates the Week 2 DFS slate, but there is plenty of goodness to be found outside that game. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston help you find it...while also talking plenty about that likely scoring bonanza. Then, Beller and Vic Tafur highlight their five favorite picks against the spread among the 15 remaining Week 2 games.

Rundown
1:34 Games to Target in DFS Contests
3:21 Dak Prescott Tops the QB List
4:59 A Case for Kyler Murray
6:42 Going Cheap at QB with Mitch Trubisky and Kirk Cousins
8:27 Jonathan Taylor a DFS Free Space
10:09 The RBs to Back if You Spend Big at the Position
12:09 The Ronald Jones Argument
13:41 Believing in Miles Sanders Right from the Jump
16:35 Playing all the Falcons' and Cowboys' Receivers
19:01 Emmanuel Sanders Climbs the Ranks
20:46 Tampa Bay's Receivers with Chris Godwin (Concussion) Likely Out
22:16 A Bounceback for Tyler Higbee
24:06 Brandon Beats the Drum for Jared Cook
25:21 Defense/Special Teams Plays
29:52 Week 2 Picks Against the Spread
32:03 Rams-Eagles
33:15 Panthers-Buccaneers
34:25 Broncos-Steelers
36:10 Falcons-Cowboys
37:55 49ers-Jets
39:29 Bills-Dolphins
41:13 Vikings-Colts
42:36 Lions-Packers
43:49 Giants-Bears
45:45 Jaguars-Titans
47:42 Washington-Cardinals
49:51 Ravens-Texans
50:58 Chiefs-Chargers
53:06 Patriots-Seahawks
54:41 Saints-Raiders
57:23 Recapping our Picks, Plus a Look at Survivor

Vic's Week 2 Picks Column

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Opening up the Vault and Looking Into the Week 2 Crystal Ball

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:32:58 GMT

Nando, Jake and Moody had so much fun peering into the crystal ball last week that they decided to run it back for Week 2. Will Nyheim Hines or A.J. Green have more receptions? Will Adrian Peterson or James Robinson rack up more yards from scrimmage? Which former Iowa tight end will have more receiving yards this week: T.J. Hockenson or Noah Fant? Jake and Moody answer all those questions, and more. Plus, Nando wraps up the show with a screwball game of Would You Rather?

Rundown
3:18 Tiki Barber on Saquon Barkley
7:35 Saquon Barkley vs. Jonathan Taylor
8:31 More Receptions: Nyheim Hines or A.J. Green?
13:03 More Total Yards: Adrian Peterson or James Robinson?
16:24 Starting in a Superflex: Baker Mayfield or Melvin Gordon?
19:50 More Passing Yards: Tom Brady or Joe Burrow?
25:43 David Johnson Over/Under 88.5 Yards From Scrimmage
27:20 Frank Gore Over/Under 10.5 Non-PPR Fantasy Points
30:06 Washington's Leading Rusher in Week 2...
32:56 More Receiving Yards: T.J. Hockenson or Noah Fant?
34:35 More Receiving Yards: Tre'Quan Smith or Christian Kirk?
37:04 Difficult Decisions, or Would You Rather?
37:40 Start Frank Gore; Start Rex Burkhead; Congestion Issues?
39:07 Start 120th Player at Flex; Start 30th QB; Not Enough Sugar?
41:32 Start Three Jets; Start Three Patriots; No More Eggs?
43:00 Lineup Locks on Wednesday with All Questionable Players; Lineup Made up Entirely of Rookies; Every Checkout Person Thinks You're 'Super Creepy'?
45:24 No. 1 QB Accuracy, but Bad Everywhere Else; Discover a Formula to Perfectly Predict Kicker Performance; Every Fantasy Question Has a Follow-Up?

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Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:02:23 GMT

One week does not make a season, but it can alter our perception of players heading into Week 2. Is Drew Brees in trouble without Michael Thomas? Is J.K. Dobbins the lead back in Baltimore? Is Mike Williams the best fantasy receiver for the Chargers? Beller, Jake and Funston get into all that, while also offering up opinions on nearly 50 players for Week 2, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown
1:51 The Game of the Week for Week 2
3:41 A Tepid Start for Tom Brady
7:12 Drew Brees Without Michael Thomas
9:15 Can Carson Wentz Rebound in Week 2?
11:44 Quarterback Lightning Round, Featuring Jimmy Garoppolo, Gardnew Minshew and Cam Newton
16:27 What Do You Need to See from the Browns on Thursday?
20:07 Ronald Jones is Jake's RB22?!?
22:05 Any Clarity on Buffalo's Backfield?
24:00 Is J.K. Dobbins the Man in Baltimore's Backfield?
27:06 The Week 1 RB Surprises Who Need to Be in Your Lineups This Week
29:30 Running Back Lightning Round, Featuring Austin Ekeler, Benny Snell and D'Andre Swift
34:59 Emmanuel Sanders is a Play, but We Have a Difference of Opinion on Tre'Quan Smith
39:00 Enough Space for CeeDee Lamb to Get Going This Week?
42:13 Trusting Marvin Jones Against the Packers?
44:25 Implications of Week 1 Usage for Mike Williams, Diontae Johnson and Anthony Miller
47:52 Wide Receiver Lightning Round, Featuring Jalen Reagor, Mike Evans and DeVante Parker
52:31 Should T.J. Hockenson Be Locked Into Fantasy Lineups?
54:07 Should Dallas Goedert Be Locked Into Fantasy Lineups?
57:28 Should Noah Fant Be Locked Into Fantasy Lineups?
59:15 Trust Level in Evan Engram
61:20 Tight End Lightning Round, Featuring Tyler Higbee, Hayden Hurst and Logan Thomas

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Fantasy Football Fact Check after Week 1

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:29:47 GMT

Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt get together on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast to discuss what was real and wasn't from Week 1. Were Saquon Barkley's struggles an anomaly? How are we feeling about Tom Brady and the Buccaneers? Where do the Colts' and Browns' backfields go from here? Nando and Emory ask and answer all those questions, and more.

Rundown
1:33 A Résumé-Based Week 1 Victory Lap
7:16 Saquon's Anomaly
13:41 The Colts' Backfield Without Marlon Mack
17:46 Is Jacksonville's Week 1 Performance for Real?
26:07 Time to Panic about Baker Mayfield?
30:55 Checking in on Nick Chubb, Mark Ingram and Nyheim Hines
34:31 An Appropriate Spot to Overreact
37:49 Tom Brady and the Buccaneers' Offense
39:17 Ugh, Jets
41:21 Auditing the New Head Coaches
42:45 Still Buying Pat Shurmur and the Broncos
45:12 The Ageless Adrian Peterson

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Week 1 Reactions and the Week 2 Waiver Wire

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:27:12 GMT

The NFL is back and it did not disappoint in Week 1. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston dive into the biggest Week 1 fantasy football stories on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Will Josh Jacobs and Jonathan Taylor retain major roles in the passing game? How big a problem is Joshua Kelley for Austin Ekeler? Is J.K. Dobbins already pushing Mark Ingram aside? The guys answer those questions, plus take a comprehensive look at the Week 2 waiver wire.

Rundown
3:04 Josh Jacobs', Jonathan Taylor's, and Austin Ekeler's Activity in the Passing Game
7:44 J.K. Dobbins Pushing Mark Ingram Aside?
12:24 Concerns for Austin Hooper?
14:37 The Seahawks' Offense Delivers
19:43 How Aggressive Should You Be on Joshua Kelley?
21:53 Buying Malcolm Brown in a Big Way
25:54 Is Nyheim Hines Lesser Austin Ekeler or Better James White?
28:17 Adrian Peterson Keeps on Ticking
30:00 Don't Fall for Peyton Barber
31:34 Where Does Myles Gaskin Fall?
34:14 Parris Campbell Looks the Part
35:49 Russell Gage Goes Off in Week 1
37:33 Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling Deliver
40:34 Week 1 Sammy Watkins Rides Again
42:42 Robby Anderson Shines in Carolina Debut
43:59 Ranking the Waiver Wire Receivers
46:58 Is Dallas Goedert a TE1?
49:21 Logan Thomas Puts Himself on the Radar
51:15 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 2
52:37 Defenses to Stream in Week 2

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Week 1 DFS Plays and Picks Against the Spread

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 22:05:39 GMT

Week 1 is here, and the first full Sunday of NFL action can't arrive soon enough. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper get you ready for the DFS weekend ahead with their favorite plays at every position, and various lineup-building strategies. Then, Beller and Vic Tafur make their five favorite picks against the spread for the week. They also both give an upset special, and weigh in on survivor pools, where there aren't a lot of attractive picks in Week 1.

Rundown
2:38 The Latest on Injuries to Courtland Sutton, Kenny Golladay and Mike Evans
6:34 Games to Target in DFS Contests
8:55 Quarterbacks to Play in Week 1
11:09 A Bears Stack Led By Mitch Trubisky?
14:41 The Difficulty of Working Christian McCaffrey Into Lineups
16:59 Lots of Love for Josh Jacobs and Joe Mixon
19:11 Targeting the Mid-Level Wide Receivers
23:31 Paying the Premium for George Kittle?
27:05 Trusting Washington's Defense Against the Eagles?
31:16 Let's Make Some Picks Against the Spread
32:05 Dolphins-Patriots
33:58 Browns-Ravens
35:59 Jets-Bills
38:25 Raiders-Panthers
40:02 Bears-Lions
41:16 Colts-Jaguars
42:59 Chargers-Bengals
46:36 Cardinals-49ers
49:10 Buccaneers-Saints
51:43 Cowboys-Rams
53:28 Steelers-Giants
55:47 Picks Recap and Upset Specials
58:32 Backing the Bills in Survivor Pools

Vic's Picks Column

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The Fantasy Football Week 1 Crystal Ball

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:57:53 GMT

Nando Di Fino brings a crystal ball to this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, asking Jake Ciely and Eric Moody to peer into it and share what they see for Week 1. Will Dwayne Haskins throw for more than 275.5 yards? Can Tom Brady toss three touchdowns in his Buccaneers' debut? And who will lead the Lions in rushing? The guys share their thoughts on those questions, and a whole lot more.

Rundown
3:33 Dwayne Haskins Over/Under 275.5 Passing Yards
6:43 Bryce Love Over/Under 45.5 Total Yards
12:32 A.J. Green Over/Under 62.5 Receiving Yards
13:52 Tom Brady Over/Under 2.5 Passing Touchdowns
15:12 O.J. Howard Over/Under 23.5 Receiving Yards
18:36 Who Leads Jacksonville in Rushing?
20:40 Who Leads Detroit in Rushing?
25:45 Who Leads Tampa Bay in Rushing?
31:36 Who Leads New England in Rushing?
34:00 CeeDee Over/Under 62.5 Receiving Yards?
36:14 Melvin Gordon Over/Under 15.5 PPR Points?
39:16 More Total Yards: Todd Gurley or Cam Akers?
45:01 Week 1 Quick Hits

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Week 1 Rankings are Live

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:14:54 GMT

The NFL is back, Week 1 is here, and it's time to rank some players. Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston and Michael Beller dive into the Week 1 fantasy football rankings on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Are you starting both Colts running backs? What are you doing with Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones? Is DeSean Jackson set for more Week 1 heroics? What's the game of the week? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

Rundown
2:38 The Game of the Week
5:43 The Mid-Tier QBs You're Trusting and Fading in Week 1
11:55 Victory Lap Off-the-Radar QB
13:00 Is There a Regular Starter at QB Who Should Be Benched?
15:10 Watch Darrel Williams Closely on Thursday Night
16:40 If You Have a Colts RB, Are You Starting Him?
19:33 Start Both Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay?
21:28 What Do We Make of Titans-Broncos?
23:36 Throwing Antonio Gibson Right Into the Fire?
27:45 Stay Away from Tampa Bay's RBs
29:08 Victory Lap Off-the-Radar RBs
31:10 Regular Starting RBs Who Could Be on Your Bench
35:38 DeSean Jackson Crushes Week 1
37:33 Odell Beckham and the Browns Draw a Tough Week 1 Matchup
39:31 Sterling Shepard and the Giants' Receivers
41:37 Riding with the Raiders' Receivers
44:18 Victory Lap Off-the-Radar WRs
46:07 Regular Starting WRs Who Could Be on Your Bench
47:58 Trusting Rob Gronkowski Right out of the Gate?
49:57 Sneaky Value in Eric Ebron
54:00 Not Worried About Mike Gescki's Depth Chart Standing
55:41 Victory Lap Off-the-Radar Tight Ends
57:08 Regular Starting TEs Who Could Be on Your Bench

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Letting the Running Backs Run It Back

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:51:03 GMT

High-stakes guru Chris Vaccaro joins Nando and Emory for a running-back-focused episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The trio discusses Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Darrel Williams, Devin Singletary and Zack Moss, Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones, Leonard Fournette vs. Adrian Peterson, Christian McCaffrey, Nyheim Hines, and more.

Rundown
3:17 Kansas City's Backfield Mix
13:13 Can Zack Moss Outscore Devin Singletary?
18:49 Will Leonard Fournette Make Ronald Jones Obsolete?
26:50 Leonard Fournette vs. Adrian Peterson
29:15 The Case for Olamide Zaccheaus in Atlanta
34:06 Saquon Barkley over Christian McCaffrey?
45:46 Nando Keeps Beating the Drum for Nyheim Hines
50:42 Sleeping on Derek Carr?
51:21 A Couple of Week 1 Upset Picks

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Week 1 Waiver Wire!

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 17:11:33 GMT

You're darn right we're throwing an exclamation point on this episode. It's the Week 1 waiver wire! Beller, Jake and Brandon break down all the players you should be chasing before the season begins, including James Robinson, Nyheim Hines, Bryan Edwards, Steven Sims, and many, many more.

Rundown
2:52 Time to Invest in James Robinson?
7:48 Any Interest in Adrian Peterson?
11:14 Malcolm Brown a Player to Watch
13:11 Where's the Love for Nyheim Hines?
16:39 Joshua Kelley in the Melvin Gordon Role?
20:31 Go Get Bryan Edwards
24:20 Go Get Steven Sims
26:55 Allen Lazard Continues the No. 2 WR Parade
31:24 Cordarrelle Patterson with Some Short-Term Value
33:49 N'Keal Harry and New England's Need for Athleticism
34:45 J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Parris Campbell and Miles Boykin
40:22 James Washington's Opportunity to Be Mike Wallace
43:31 Week 1 Hopes for Laviska Shenault
44:18 Don't Overthink Randall Cobb
46:23 Can This Be the Year for Robby Anderson?
49:05 Week 1 Hopes for Brandon Aiyuk

Jake's Week 1 Waiver Wire

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Washington's Backfield, Quarterbacks and Tight Ends to Target, and our Favorite Futures Bets

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:49:12 GMT

It's the debut episode of the joint effort between The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast and The Athletic Football Show. Every Friday, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper will round up the fantasy news of the week and look ahead to Sunday with last-minute tips and DFS picks. After that, Beller and Vic Tafur will walk you through their favorite bets of the week. On the debut episode, Beller and DVR discuss Washington's backfield and the quarterback and tight end positions for fantasy, while Beller and Tafur highlight some of their favorite future bets for the 2020 season.

Rundown
1:35 Introducing the Friday Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast and Athletic Football Show Partnership
2:33 Antonio Gibson's Stock on a Rocketship
7:55 Quarterbacks We're Targeting at ADP
13:29 Quarterbacks We're Avoiding at ADP
17:39 Quarterbacks Outside the Top 15 We Think Can Finish in the Top 10
22:25 Tight Ends We're Targeting at ADP
25:35 Tight Ends We're Avoiding at ADP
28:33 Tight Ends Outside the Top 15 We Think Can Finish in the Top 10
33:22 Welcome to the Gambling Portion
34:08 Super Bowl Futures Bets
38:08 Our Favorite Division Winner Bets
43:53 Win Totals!
50:08 Make or Miss the Playoffs Wagers
55:07 MVP Futures We're Backing
60:16 Not Loving the Rookie of the Year Odds

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Crazy, A Little Crazy, or Not Crazy?: A Fantasy Football Exercise

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:43:19 GMT

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Nando, Jake and Moody play a little game of Crazy, A Little Crazy, or Not Crazy. Nando makes declarative, predictive statements about the 2020 season, and Jake and Moody determine whether that statement is Crazy, A Little Crazy, or Not Crazy. Topics include...Dwayne Haskins is a Top-12 quarterback; Austin Hooper is a Top-5 Tight End; Henry Ruggs goes over 1,100 yards; and more!

Rundown
2:33 Dwayne Haskins is a Top-12 Quarterback
6:22 Henry Ruggs Tops 1,100 Receiving Yards
10:33 Cam Akers Gets 1,000 Total Yards
14:04 Austin Ekeler Doesn't Surpass 2019 Totals
22:01 Leonard Fournette Gets 1,000 Total Yards
26:32 Austin Hooper Is a Top-Five Tight End
29:46 Odell Beckham Is Picked in the First Two Rounds in 2021
33:05 No Jaguar Skill Player Tops 1,000 Yards
36:30 Dion Lewis Has More Yards Than Jonathan Taylor
41:16 Melvin Gordon Is a Top-10 Running Back
45:57 Evan Engram Is a Top-Three Tight End
50:05 Adrian Peterson Is a Top-20 Running Back

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The Fantasy Football Outlook in the AFC South and NFC North

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 18:11:58 GMT

Beller, Jake and Brandon wrap up their division-by-division fantasy football breakdowns with the AFC South and NFC North. Is A.J. Brown the league's next great receiver? What's left in David Johnson's tank? Is Aaron Rodgers being disrespected? Does it matter who wins the Bears' QB competition? Do the Lions have one of the best offenses from a fantasy perspective? The guys answer all those questions—and a whole lot more.

Rundown
3:11 Welcome to the AFC South
3:48 The Philip Rivers/Frank Reich Pairing
6:33 T.Y. Hilton: Undervalued, Overvalued or Properly Valued?
8:55 Any Other Colts Pass-Catcher to Target?
10:21 Is A.J. Brown the NFL's Next Big WR Star?
13:15 Ryan Tannehill's Tennessee Encore
17:51 Life Without DeAndre Hopkins for Deshaun Watson
21:34 When You Draft David Johnson, You're Telling Yourself...?
25:22 An All You Can Eat Target Buffet for D.J. Chark
27:37 The Late-Round Case For and Against Laviska Shenault
31:08 AFC South Lightning Round
39:58 Welcome to the NFC North
40:28 Any Fantasy Intrigue in Minnesota?
43:07 Jake Makes the Case for Dalvin Cook over Ezekiel Elliott
45:07 Is Aaron Rodgers Being Disrespected?
48:52 Beller and Jake Disagree on Aaron Jones
54:26 Does Mitch Trubisky vs. Nick Foles Matter?
56:44 How to Treat the Bears' Backfield after David Montgomery's Groin Injury
60:59 Everyone Loves Matthew Stafford
64:59 Get the Icing, Not the Cake
66:51 The D'Andre Swift/Kerryon Johnson Backfield
68:17 NFC North Lightning Round

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Leonard Fournette Landing Spots, Rookie Hype, and Some 'Would You Rather?' Bets

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:45:55 GMT

Nando and Emory play some games on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Who's the pass-catcher to roster in Miami? Does A.J. Green or Will Fuller have a better shot at 1,000 yards? Are the Bears or Lions a better bet to make the playoffs? And can Emory match each Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle to its weapon and color scheme? Answers to all those questions, plus a deep dive on Leonard Fournette and the new-look Jacksonville backfield.

Rundown
3:50 Why Did the Jaguars Waive Leonard Fournette?
9:09 Possible Landing Spots for Fournette
11:28 The Obligatory Dwayne Haskins Tangent
17:11 Who Takes Over in Jacksonville?
22:46 Who Leads Miami in Receiving Yards?
25:54 A.J. Green 1,000 Yards, Will Fuller 1,000 Yards, or Mohamed Sanu Eight Touchdowns?
30:18 Jaguars Over 4.5 Wins, Bears Win the NFC North, Bears Make Playoffs, or Lions Make Playoffs?
36:56 Can Emory Match the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Their Weapons and Color Scheme?
39:15 Rookie Hype for Cam Akers, Jerry Jeudy and Van Jefferson
42:39 Emory is Buying the Broncos

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Leonard Fournette Released; AFC West and NFC East Breakdowns

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:58:53 GMT

The Jaguars interrupted everyone's Monday morning, most notably Leonard Fournette's, when they surprisingly released the running back. Beller, Jake and Brandon start this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast there, discussing where the Jaguars and Fournette go from here. Then, they move on to their previously scheduled program, breaking down the AFC West and NFC East.

Rundown
1:25 The Fallout of Leonard Fournette's Release
10:30 Welcome to the AFC West
11:20 Where Are You Drafting Clyde Edwards-Helaire?
15:28 Targeting Any of the Non-Star Chiefs?
18:33 Tyrod Taylor's Offense in Los Angeles
20:09 A Difference of Opinion on Keenan Allen
21:36 Is Tyrod a Significant Downgrade for Austin Ekeler?
24:30 Can We Trust Drew Lock to be the Key in Denver?
27:21 Making Sense of the Melvin Gordon/Phillip Lindsay ADPs
30:22 Can Josh Jacobs Catch More Passes This Season?
34:44 AFC West Lightning Round
39:09 Welcome to the NFC East
39:36 The Move to Mike McCarthy from Jason Garrett in Dallas
42:29 When is the Right Time to Draft Dak Prescott?
45:24 Carson Wentz and the Eagles' Injury Issues
48:21 Is Zach Ertz Undervalued?
52:08 Jason Garrett's Influence on the Giants
56:09 Daniel Jones in Year Two
58:47 The Obligatory Antonio Gibson Discussion
62:29 Buying Another Big Year from Terry McLaurin
65:57 NFC East Lightning Round

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Fun with Average Auction Values

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:35:25 GMT

Nando Di Fino and Eric Moody put on their fantasy football auction caps on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Every auction is its own unique experience, but knowing average values can help from the foundation of your strategy. Nando and Eric dove into average values, debating combinations of players who add up to the same total. Would you rather have Davante Adams and Calvin Ridley, or Mike Evans and Kenny Golladay, two pairs that run, on average, $62? That's where our conversation goes on this episode.

Rundown
2:23 Introducing Average Auction Values
3:58 Davante Adams and Calvin Ridley vs. Mike Evans and Kenny Golladay
10:16 Contingency Planning in Auctions
14:28 Christian McCaffrey and Le'Veon Bell vs. Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon
17:22 Lamar Jackson and Marquise Brown vs. Tom Brady and Mike Evans
26:10 Mark Ingram vs. Cam Akers
30:28 Pick Three: Jordan Howard, Henry Ruggs, Jerry Jeudy, Marlon Mack, Mecole Hardman
38:34 Jerick McKinnon vs. Antonio Brown
42:30 Recent Risers in Average Auction Value
49:46 Why is Darren Waller Falling?

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Diving into the Deep Fantasy Football Waters of the AFC North and NFC South

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:28:58 GMT

Beller, Jake and Brandon continue their division-by-division breakdown through a fantasy football lens, turning their attention to two of the richest divisions in the league on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The AFC North and NFC South contribute 29 of the top-100 players by ADP, including 16 of the top 50. The guys discuss the key fantasy storylines from these eight teams in depth.

Rundown
1:18 Welcome to the AFC North
2:02 Lamar Jackson's Encore
7:16 Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins
10:49 Can Juju Be a Legit No. 1?
15:28 Diontae Johnson and James Washington
18:08 Can 2020 Be for the Browns What 2019 Was Supposed to Be?
21:23 The Nick Chubb/Kareem Hunt Pairing
25:50 Joe Burrow in His Rookie Year
29:11 A.J. Green vs. Tyler Boyd
30:32 AFC North Lightning Round
35:56 Hello, NFC South
36:25 Can Emmanuel Sanders Turn his WR2 Standing in New Orleans into Fantasy Gold?
39:53 Alvin Kamara "Bounceback"
46:31 Tom Brady, Bruce Arians, and the Buccaneers' Passing Attack
50:10 The Unpredictable Tampa Bay Backfield
52:54 Todd Gurley's Volume
55:56 Buying Hayden Hurst
56:59 The Teaming up of Teddy Bridgewater, Matt Rhule and Joe Brady
59:15 Valuing the Panthers' Receivers
60:35 NFC South Lightning Round

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Examining the New Offensive Coordinators for Fantasy Football Takeaways

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:24:02 GMT

There was no shortage of head coach and offensive coordinator movement this offseason, and the affects of those changes are always felt in the fantasy football world. Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt take a look at the new regimes for the Cowboys, Giants, Jaguars and Panthers, and what they could mean for the fantasy bottom lines for the players on those teams, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown
3:26 Topics for Today's Show
5:45 Anything to Glean from Training Camp?
10:36 The Mike McCarthy/Kellen Moore Pairing in Dallas
17:33 Joe Judge and Jason Garrett in New York
26:03 Jay Gruden's Philosophy in Jacksonville
33:34 Matt Rhule, Joe Brady and a New Era in Carolina
40:01 Tom Brady vs. Cam Newton Props
42:58 Emory Drops a Deep Sleeper
48:29 Who's Back in the NFL First: Antonio Brown or Dez Bryant?

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Breaking Down the AFC East and NFC West

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:00:39 GMT

Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston have just four more opportunities to get into your ears before Week 1 arrives. What better way to use those opportunities than by breaking down all eight divisions from a fantasy perspective? They kick that off on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, taking deep dives into the AFC East and NFC West. Does Cam Newton still got it? How much fun is Arizona's offense? Is Le'Veon Bell a sneaky bargain? Who's the better fantasy receiver in Seattle? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.

Rundown
2:02 Is the AFC East the Worst Division in Football?
5:08 The Devin Singletary/Zack Moss Pairing
9:07 What Does a Step Forward for Josh Allen Look Like?
12:04 Can Cam Newton Still Be a QB1?
15:42 Buying Damien Harris?
19:01 Ryan Fitzpatrick and Tua Tagovailoa
21:21 Jordan Howard and Matt Breida
24:30 The Tricky Case of Le'Veon Bell
28:29 Any Belief in Breshad Perriman or Denzel Mims?
29:59 AFC East Lightning Round!
33:51 Hello, NFC West
35:12 Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk
40:03 Raheem Mostert and Shanahanigans
44:05 Will the Seahawks Let Russ Cook?
49:38 Tyler Lockett vs. D.K. Metcalf
52:21 The Door is Open for Cam Akers
56:36 Is Jared Goff Quietly Undervalued?
60:02 Is Kenyan Drake a Top-15 Pick?
63:45 Any Concern with DeAndre Hopkins Joining a New Team?
65:36 No Margin for Error with Kyler Murray
69:18 NFC West Lightning Round

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Draft Day Choose Your Own Adventure, Part 1

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:28:45 GMT

Nando Di Fino and Eric Moody choose their own adventure in the early rounds of a draft filled with several unusual twists and turns. Enjoy!

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Fantasy Draft Strategy at the Wide Receiver Position

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:24:34 GMT

An ever-deepening wide receiver pool is a fact of life in the fantasy football world. With winning options at every price point, there is no shortage of ways to successfully attack the position. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston take a wide-ranging look at wide receiver on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown
2:08 Wide Receiver is Deeeeeeeep
6:57 Any Scenario Where You'd Go WR-WR to Start a Draft?
10:59 How Does WR Depth Influence Overall Team-Building Strategy?
14:34 Quick RB Aside: When Did D'Andre Swift's Stock Start Exploding?
18:08 I Like This Receiver, But...
24:21 Stacking Tampa Bay or Atlanta Receivers
32:00 Properly Valued Receivers We're Targeting Aggressively
36:33 An Extended Conversation on Tyler Lockett
41:38 Draft Him, Not Him
42:26 Tyreek Hill/Marquise Brown
43:32 Amari Cooper/Many Receivers (Jake, Obviously)
45:51 Robert Woods/Tyler Boyd
48:07 John Brown/Mike Williams, with an Extended Conversation on Mike Williams
50:59 Breaking News on Miles Sanders

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Digging for Deep Sleepers & Trying to Stump the Czar

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:35:09 GMT

Nando and Emory discuss the Chiefs’ backfield — Can Clyde Edwards-Helaire be a bust? — the Jets’ wide receivers, Austin Ekeler’s expected usage, and more.

Rundown
6:03 Fitting Into Anthony Lynn’s System
8:49 Elijah McGuire: Deep Sleeper in KC?
12:00 Can Clyde Edwards-Helaire Be a Bust?
17:08 What Are You Looking For Without Preseason Games?
21:48 Tajae Sharpe’s Opportunity in Minnesota
26:06 Sorting Out the Jets’ Wide Receivers
39:39 Can Bryce Love Be a Viable NFL Starting Running Back?
44:17 Will Austin Ekeler Continue to Get Goal-Line Carries?
48:34 Julio Jones vs. Chris Godwin as a Keeper

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Overvalued and Undervalued Tight Ends

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:16:20 GMT

Beller, Jake and Brandon wrap up their run through overvalued and undervalued players at every position with a look at tight ends on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Jake still hates Jared Cook. Brandon makes the argument against Tyler Higbee. Is Beller an idiot when it comes to Austin Hooper? Should fantasy owners just pass on the back end of the projected TE1 class in general? The guys get into all those questions, offer up some of their favorite values, and get into the weeds with deep targets.

Rundown
3:42 The Greatest Fantasy Football Rivalry: Jake vs. Jared Cook
7:15 The Tyler Higbee Discussion
12:13 Why Beller is Avoiding Evan Engram
15:02 Expectations for Rob Gronkowski's Return
21:08 Jake and Beller Differ on Austin Hooper
25:44 Brandon Makes the Case for Jonnu Smith and Stumbles into a Sidebet with Jake
30:40 Jake's Triple H Tight End Trio: Hooper, Hurst and Hockenson
34:54 Mike Gesicki on the Rise
37:33 Recency Bias and Chris Herndon
40:49 The Best-Case Scenario for Will Dissly
44:20 Ian Thomas Takes Over in Carolina
46:53 Can Jace Sternberger Make Tight End Matter in Green Bay?

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Breaking Down the 'Zero WR' Strategy

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:30:13 GMT

Nando and Eric discuss the ‘Zero WR’ or ‘Robust RB’ strategy, Stefon Diggs’ value in Buffalo, the possibility of an A.J. Green bounce back, and more.

Rundown
4:30 Dissecting ‘Zero WR’ (Robust RB) As a Strategy
13:22 Dede Westbrook: Post-Hype Sleeper?
16:02 The Case for Stefon Diggs
19:55 Buying Growth From Josh Allen?
26:45 Is This a ‘Prove It’ Year for OBJ?
31:47 Optimal RB Roster Foundations for ‘Zero WR’
38:27 Value WR Target: A.J. Green
42:29 A Five Running Back Base?
46:40 Curtis Samuel & Mohamed Sanu

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Overvalued and Undervalued Wide Receivers

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:18:21 GMT

The wide receiver position is as deep as ever, but some of the same issues that plague drafters year after year still pervade the position. Namely, the fantasy community is too high on some guys, and too low on others. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston dive into both groups, and don't necessarily agree on every single receiver, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

Rundown
1:51 Overvalued and Undervalued Receivers
3:17 Amari Cooper Kicks off Our Discussion on Overvalued WRs
7:21 Is Cooper Kupp Going Too Early?
13:45 Jake and Brandon Think Beller is Crazy, re: Courtland Sutton
18:07 Josh Allen's Effect on Stefon Diggs
20:50 Deebo Samuel's Foot Injury Complicates His Draft Status
22:27 Why is Will Fuller Being Drafted Ahead of Brandin Cooks?
29:53 Is Juju Smith-Schuster the Most Clearly Undervalued WR?
33:48 Where's the Love for D.J. Chark?
37:00 Henry Ruggs and the (Seemingly) Obvious Value in No. 1 WRs
43:22 Robert Woods and Positive TD Regression
44:39 The Perennially Undervalued Jarvis Landry
45:50 Buying Miami's Offense
47:47 Trusting Aaron Rodgers and, By Extension, Allen Lazard

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Mecole Hardman, Tua & Greek Mythology

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:46:07 GMT

Nando and Emory discuss the possibility of Mecole Hardman becoming more than a deep threat in the Chiefs’ offense, big changes taking place in Miami, the impact of the pandemic on the 2021 draft class, and more.

Rundown
6:42 Mecole Hardman: More Than a Deep Threat?
11:09 Chase Edmonds: A Nando Guy & An Emory Guy
20:15 Jordan Howard and Analysts & Fanalysts
24:47 Is Pass-Catching a Learned Skill for Running Backs?
31:49 How Much Will Tua Play in Year 1?
37:03 Intrigued by Jason Garrett with Giants’ Offense?
40:41 Will There Be Harmony in Saints’ Locker Room?
46:52 Impact of Pandemic on 2020 & 2021 Draft Classes
56:55 Nyheim Hines’ Role in the Colts’ Backfield

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Washington's Backfield and SuperFlex League Strategy

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:00:57 GMT

We're approaching the beginning of the heart of draft season, and we've covered snake draft and auction strategy on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. On this episode, we add SuperFlex league strategy to our plate. Michael Beller and Jake Ciely get into the intricacies of SuperFlex drafts, namely how your approach at the quarterback position must change. The guys also discuss Washington's backfield after the release of Derrius Guice.

FLEX Leagues SuperFlex One Draft Board

FLEX Leagues SuperFlex Deux Draft Board

Rundown
1:07 Revisiting Washington's Backfield Without Derrius Guice
3:18 Some Love for Bryce
4:29 Putting a Draft-Day Price Tag on Adrian Peterson, Antonio Gibson and Love
12:00 The top of the Quarterback Position in SuperFlex Leagues
16:10 When to Dive in on the Position's Third Tier (Josh Allen, Matt Ryan, etc.)
20:06 The Viability of Starting Your SuperFlex Draft with Two QBs
26:36 The Danger of Waiting on QBs
30:19 Targeting Two Top-16 Quarterbacks
34:54 Picking Quarterbacks on the Turn
40:15 The Necessity of a QB3 in SuperFlex Leagues

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Building a Better Sleeper

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:11:57 GMT

Nando Di Fino and Eric Moody begin to build a better sleeper in fantasy football in their first episode of 2020. They discuss David Montgomery, Terry McLaurin, Henry Ruggs, their level of concern about rookies this year, and more!

Rundown
2:53 Get to Know Eric Moody
6:24 Buying In For a David Montgomery Breakout?
12:36 Is Terry McLaurin Underrated?
14:50 Explaining True Catch Rate & Cushion
22:00 The Case for Henry Ruggs in Year 1
28:01 College Dominator Scores
32:57 Concerns About Rookies in 2020? 
40:38 Using Stats to Fit Narrative
46:10 Do You Believe in the Matt Nagy Offense?

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Playing an Auction Room, the Chris Carson Bargain, and Keenan Allen's New World

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:42:37 GMT

Beller, Jake and Brandon are still on FLEX Leagues duty, taking a look at Jake's performance in the 12-team auction. Early buys of Michael Thomas and Travis Kelce sent Jake off his pregame plan, which leads to a discussion on auction best practices. Where's the love for Chris Carson? Should we be afraid of Tyrod Taylor, as it relates to Keenan Allen? Is there any sense in paying up for the elite quarterbacks? The guys get into all that, and a whole lot more.

FLEX auction board

Rundown
2:37 Michael Thomas at $48
4:16 Pre-Determined Auction Values as a 'Speed Limit'
6:28 Where's the Love for Chris Carson
10:00 Travis Kelce at $26
11:56 Why You Should Track Prices and Think Like a Snake Drafter During the Auction
15:44 The Danger of Being at the End of a Tier, Through the Lens of a $29 D.K. Metcalf
18:23 The Virtues of a Balanced Team Build
23:53 Can You Justify Paying for an Elite QB?
27:27 The Utility of $2 Bids
29:56 Kenny Golladay and the Third Tier of WRs
34:21 Stars and Scrubs Lite Builds
37:49 Jake and Brandon Butt Heads over Keenan Allen
43:43 Non-Jake Teams We Like

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Reintroducing Emory Hunt, Lynn Bowden's Fit in Las Vegas, Buying In on Dwayne Haskins

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:30:01 GMT

Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt kick off their first episode together in 2020 and discuss an overlooked rookie in Las Vegas, a deeper sleeper in New Orleans, and why Emory is all-in for a Dwayne Haskins breakout this season.

Rundown
1:05 Reintroducing Emory Hunt
10:11 An Argument for Lynn Bowden in Las Vegas
15:56 Searching for Sleepers in New Orleans
21:02 Unique Considerations for 2020
24:52 Love for Bryce Love
29:09 Breakout Time for Dwayne Haskins?
37:29 Any Concerns About Haskins' Supporting Cast?
43:40 Seeing Positives: 'Starters in Waiting' Instead of 'Backups'

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Julio over CEH, the Mark Ingram Bargain, and Hockenson vs. Gesicki on the New-Look Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:47:43 GMT

Welcome to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. It's all the fantasy football podcasts you've come to know and love at The Athletic, under the same umbrella. On our first episode, Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston look back at Brandon's participation in this weekend's FLEX Leagues snake draft, using that to discuss the following topics: Is the Clyde Edwards-Helaire hype out of control? Is Mark Ingram's this year's biggest bargain? What's the deal with Devin Singletary's ADP? T.J. Hockenson or Mike Gesicki? Who's the best target in the second quarterback tier? And a whole lot more!

FLEX snake draft results

Rundown
2:33 Jake's Suite of FLEX Leagues Drafts and Auctions
3:43 Brandon Goes Julio over CEH; Is the CEH Hype Out of Control?
7:02 Get Ready to Pay up for Workhorse RBs
10:17 Buying an Odell Beckham Bounceback
13:29 What Do We Make of Raheem Mostert?
18:36 Not Enough Love for Mark Ingram; Too Much Love for Devin Singletary
24:07 Matthew Stafford vs. Tom Brady
26:11 Daniel Jones is This Year's Jameis Winston
28:45 T.J. Hockenson vs. Mike Gesicki
33:53 When to Pull the Trigger on Mahomes and Lamar
37:07 Pricing the Tier-Two Quarterbacks
40:50 Values and Reaches
42:42 Breaking Down the Colts' Backfield

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League Adjustments for 2020, Early Opt Outs, and Cook vs. Kamara

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:35:39 GMT

Rundown
1:13 Unique 2020 Fantasy League Adjustments
8:04 Opt-Outs; Changes in Green Bay WR Corps Without Funchess?
11:40 James Conner Is Playing in 2020
15:50 Alshon Jeffery to PUP List
22:31 Tua Without Limitations & Miami’s ‘Open’ QB Competition
28:05 Elway Tempering Expectations for Denver’s Offense?
32:56 Dalvin Cook vs. Alvin Kamara as No. 4 RB
39:17 Jake’s Case Against Tight End Premium Scoring
48:28 Thank You Brad!

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No Preseason, Changes in Houston, and Running Back ADP

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:53:12 GMT

Rundown
1:06 The Effects of a Canceled Preseason
4:04 Outsize Impact on the Giants and Panthers
11:00 Sean McVay and "That RB Committee Thing"
14:48 Is T.Y. Hilton Undervalued?
17:55 What's Going on in Houston?
21:29 How Many QBs Go Before Deshaun Watson?
23:56 Jake Illustrates Why Everyone Should Play Superflex
27:09 RB ADP: Who's Too High?
37:37 Who's Too Low?
43:25 Interesting Handcuffs

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Twitter Influence, Mostert's Situation & Early QB Observations

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:18:40 GMT

Rundown
1:02 Brad's Increasing Twitter Influence
6:25 Raheem Mostert's Situation in San Francisco
11:37 Kelvin Harmon Tears ACL; WR Depth in Washington
16:12 Scott Fish Bowl Takeaways; Corey Davis & Devin Funchess
26:25 Jalen Reagor & Eagles Wide Receivers
30:39 Empty Stadiums & Fake Crowd Noise
36:16 Highest Bust Potential Among Top-12 Quarterbacks
41:58 Most Upside Outside Top-12 Quarterbacks

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Scott Fish Talks SFBX and Patrick Mahomes Gets Paid!

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:56:31 GMT

Rundown
1:24 SFBX Details & Fantasy Cares
5:24 How Big Did Scott Expect This To Become?
6:30 This Year's Unique Scoring System
9:12 Strategy For a League This Size
13:11 The Difficulty of Predicting Runs & Reading the Room
18:45 Adjusting Wide Receivers in SFBX
22:38 Mahomes' New Megadeal
26:20 Impact on Other KC Players in Dynasty Leagues
33:12 A Big Jump Coming From Damien Williams?
40:28 David Njoku Headed Out of Cleveland?
44:09 Antonio Brown & The Seahawks?

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Cam Goes to New England

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:28:05 GMT

Rundown
1:06 Will We See Opt-Outs From NFL Players?
7:18 Cam Newton Signs with the Patriots
11:32 Concerns About New England's Offensive Weapons
18:17 QB Toss-Ups; Ranking Cam
22:34 Jordan Howard's Goal-Line Role in Miami
28:04 Hollywood Brown Entering Year 2
34:38 In or Out on Evan Engram?
36:30 The New Bengals

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Bold Predictions & Deebo's Foot Injury

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:42:36 GMT

Rundown
1:55 Deebo Samuel's Foot Injury
7:41 Will Jalen Hurd's Opportunity Make Him a Top-25 WR?
14:39 A Not Bold Prediction For Jalen Reagor
19:05 Dak Prescott Signs Franchise Tender
26:18 Teddy Bridgewater as a Top-10 QB?
32:52 Will Phillip Lindsay Outscore Melvin Gordon?
36:04 Derrick Henry's Chances for 20+ Rushing TDs
38:45 Adam Thielen as a Top-5 WR?

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Rankings Release, Kupp Concerns & Backfield Battles

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:46:25 GMT

Rundown
1:08 Early Pushback From Brad on Jake's Rankings
7:17 Top WR in Seattle: Tyler Lockett vs. D.K. Metcalf
11:25 Terry McLaurin Helium
15:04 Are People Forgetting About Preston Williams?
18:24 Concerns About Cooper Kupp
22:51 The Rams' Crowded Backfield
25:35 Joshua Kelley vs. Justin Jackson
32:26 Impact of Brandon Brooks' Injury on the Philly Running Game
36:31 Year 2 Expectations for David Montgomery

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Early Buzz Players

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:45:38 GMT

Rundown
1:23 We Still Love Chris Meaney
2:55 Buying Todd Gurley in Redraft Leagues?
7:08 Gardner Minshew's Impact Leonard Fournette's Role
11:47 Is Hayden Hurst a Top-10 Tight End?
18:44 Making Sense of the Patriots
25:50 Is Philip Rivers an Upgrade in Indy?
31:12 Can Jack Doyle Recapture His 2017 Form?
35:44 Expectations for Raheem Mostert
41:58 Why Is Chris Carson at RB20?

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Breakout WR's, Miles Sanders, Chris Carson & J.K. Dobbins

Wed, 27 May 2020 17:31:32 GMT

2:10 MLB rants!
24:30 Breakout wide receivers: Terry McLaurin
32:50 Will Antonio Gibson have any redraft value this season?
37:00 DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery & Jalen Reagor
40:00 In or out on Miles Sanders?
43:40 First six rounds of the NFFC Online Championship Draft: Reaches, steals and strategy
52:00 Does Devonta Freeman have anything left?
56:25 Carlos Hyde joins the Seahawks; Does this hurt or help Chris Carson?
60:00 Dynasty RB's: Dobbins vs CEH, Taylor & Swift
1:05:00 The Rams have "three really good running backs"
1:10:00 Nick Foles vs. Mitch Trubisky
1:11:00 Get in on Parris Campbell now!

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Strength of schedule, rookie ADP's & wideout values

Wed, 13 May 2020 16:32:12 GMT

2:00 NFL schedule release; How much stock can you put in the strength of schedule?
8:25 Games we have circled on our calendars
14:30 Week 1 lines
18:50 MLB proposal to the MLBPA; Is this a glimpse into what the NFL could face?
31:56 Joe Judge plans to run Jason Garrett's Cowboys offense with the Giants
35:30 Colts call Marlon Mack, Jonathan Taylor a "1-1 punch" - Buy or Sell?
44:15 Jake loves this rookie class! How many rookies are too many?
48:10 Derrius Guice, Phillip Lindsay & Melvin Gordon
53:05 Frank Gore signs with the Jets; Carlos Hyde potentially with the Eagles; Le'Veon Bell & Miles Sanders
59:35 Someone Brad won't draft in best ball
1:01:40 Will Fuller compared to other wideouts drafted in the 6th, 7th and 8th round

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NFL Draft Round 3-7 Recap; Vaughn, Kelley, Moss & more!

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:45:57 GMT

3:30 The Athletic Mock Draft
5:30 Antonio Gibson, Lynn Bowden & Bryan Edwards
14:45 The best case scenario for Devin Duvernay
18:00 Antonio Gandy-Golden's ideal landing spot; Is it time to buy Washington's offense?
27:15 Ronald Jones' timeline leading up to Tampa Bay selecting Ke’Shawn Vaughn; Is Jones' job safe and what's Vaughn's ceiling with Tom Brady?
33:00 Zack Moss vs. Devin Singletary
38:40 Darrynton Evans, Anthony McFarland & La'Mical Perine
43:45 Is Joshua Kelley getting disrespected? Austin Ekeler's ranking heading into 2020
48:20 Tyler Johnson & Isaiah Coulter
53:15 Eno Benjamin's fall to the seventh round

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NFL Draft Round 2 Recap

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:18:15 GMT

7:00 Does Tee Higgins have any redraft appeal?
9:20 The Colts add Michael Pittman & Jonathan Taylor
14:30 The WR position is as deep this season as ever
16:30 Is Clyde Edwards-Helaire still pick 1.01 in dynasty leagues?
20:00 Can Laviska Shenault be the No. 2 in Jacksonville this season?
23:20 Drew Lock has no excuses; Noah Fant & Courtland Sutton's value
28:30 Chase Claypool, Van Jefferson & Denzel Mims
33:55 James Conner vs. Anthony McFarland
35:30 DeAndre Swift vs. Kerryon Johnson
40:00 Cam Akers, J.K. Dobbins & A.J. Dillon; Darrell Henderson, Mark Ingram and Aaron Jones; Dynatsy strategy
48:45 The Eagles shock the world by taking Jalen Hurts in the second round; Meaney tries to defend it...
58:25 Chicago lands another tight end in Cole Kmet
1:01:30 The Saints really like Adam Trautman; Future outlook

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NFL Draft Round 1 Recap: CEH's value in KC & WR rookie rankings

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:47:25 GMT

1:50 Clyde Edwards-Helaire's outlook with the Kansas City Chiefs
11:00 Where does CEH rank among running backs in 2020 redraft leagues?
15:00 Projected touches for Edwards-Helaire
16:40 CEH's value in a dynasty league; 1.01? What's the asking price?
21:00 Can Henry Ruggs be a fringe WR1 or will he be too boom or bust in 2020? What does the addition do for Josh Jacobs?
31:15 Jalen Reagor vs. Justin Jefferson; Redraft value
38:30 How much does Jerry Jeudy's stock depend on Drew Lock?
43:30 Shocker: CeeDee Lamb to the Cowboys; What does it do for everyone in their offense?
49:00 Can we get excited about Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco?
52:45 How upset is Aaron Rodgers today with the Jordan Love pick?
59:30 Miami big day 1 winners; Over/Under 8.5 games started from Tua Tagovailoa in 2020
1:04:20 Justin Herbert vs. Tyrod Taylor; Chargers' weapons
1:09:00 Looking ahead to rounds 2 and 3

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Gronk's value, rookie sleepers & NFL draft props

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:42:20 GMT

4:00 Rob Gronkowski's value in Tampa Bay; Where does he rank among tight ends?
11:00 What does the Gronk trade do for Mike Evans and Chris Godwin?
12:00 Will Gronk be worth a middle-round pick?
13:45 Dynasty leagues; Should you be allowed to draft Gronkowski in a current slow draft or should he be placed in the rookie draft?
21:00 Are Buccaneers legit Super Bowl contenders? What do they need?
30:20 Ideal landing spots for O.J. Howard
35:13 RB & WR rookie sleepers
56:00 NFL draft props

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2020 NFL Draft: Rookie Quarterback & Tight End Preview

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:06:16 GMT

5:50 How fantasy relevant will Joe Burrow be in year 1?
15:30 Does Tua Tagovailoa have a higher ceiling than Burrow and should we have concerns about his hip?
22:00 Should Justin Herbert be the second QB taken off the draft board or is he being overrated?
28:10 Plenty of love for Jalen Hurts
35:45 Jordan Love's downfall
40:25 Can Jake Fromm be a starting QB in the NFL?
45:25 Jacob Eason, Jake Luton & Anthony Gordon
49:00 Tight End class: Will any get drafted in the first three rounds and will any have fantasy appeal in redraft leagues?

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2020 NFL Draft: Rookie Wide Receiver Preview

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:34:20 GMT

1:20 Virtual NFL draft: A how-to-draft-from-home guide for NFL GM's
7:30 Highest ceiling and No. 1 WR in a rookie draft: CeeDee Lamb or Jerry Jeudy? Does Henry Ruggs belong in Tier 1?
23:30 Over/Under 5.5 WR's taken in the first round; Who should be the fourth wideout taken off the board?
25:30 Brad's love for Bryan Edwards, the sudden rise of Chase Claypool and potential change to TE
34:30 Justin Jefferson's outlook
39:00 How much of a concern is K.J. Hamler's size?
42:10 NFL comp for Tee Higgins
46:30 Potential concerns in Jalen Reagor's game and why Brad isn't worried about them
51:00 Will Brandon Aiyuk have any redraft appeal?
55:10 Michael Pittman & Laviska Shenault
1:01:30 Does Antonio Gandy-Golden have any dynasty appeal?

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2020 NFL Draft: Rookie Running Back Preview

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:54:58 GMT

6:30 D'Andre Swift: Does it matter which team he lands on?
11:30 Jonathan Taylor: Dynasty value
16:30 J.K Dobbins: Could Dobbins be the best rookie RB in fantasy in 2020?
22:10 Cam Akers: Does he belong in tier 1?
27:50 Clyde Edwards-Helaire; Is size a concern?
34:00 A.J. Dillon: Player comp
36:30 Zack Moss: Does Moss have RB1 potential?
41:00 Anthony McFarland: Is his landing spot crucial for his fantasy value?
43:30 Eno Benjamin: Can he be more than a third-down back / special teams player?
46:50 Binge watching

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Carolina's offense, FA WR's & Cam Newton's outlook

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:59:32 GMT

2:25 Is Cam Newton still a QB 1, wherever he lands?
10:25 Emmanuel Sanders' value with the Saints
14:25 Carolina's offense; What does the Robby Anderson signing do to Curtis Samuel and Ian Thomas?
20:25 "He's going to be a top 20 TE"
23:10 Breshad Perriman's outlook with the Jets
26:45 Listener questions: Miles Sanders, Devin Singletary, Deebo Samuel, Marquise Brown, auction strategy and more!

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QB outlooks: Brady, Foles, Minshew, Taylor & more

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:44:27 GMT

00:50 Tweet us, grab a free trial!
1:50 Can Tom Brady tarnish his legacy with the Buccaneers?
13:40 Fantasy spin: Brady, Chris Godwin & Mike Evans
20:00 Can Brady make O.J. Howard effective?
22:14 How high would you draft Melvin Gordon if he landed on TB?
25:40 Where is Jameis Winston going and what will the Patriots do at QB?
34:45 Nick Foles vs. Mitch Trubisky; Chicago's weapons
39:00 Are we buying Gardner Minshew?
44:15 Crowded backfield in SF
46:00 Antonio Brown & Josh Gordon best ball prices
49:30 Washington's backfield
51:00 Tyrod Taylor: Fantasy vs. Reality; Chargers' weapons

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Free Agency: Hopkins, Diggs, Hooper, Drake, Bridgewater & more!

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:28:59 GMT

3:45 Ryan Tannehill & Derrick Henry back with the Titans; What can we expect from them in 2020? Is Henry a for sure top 10 RB?
9:40 Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper back together again; 2020 draft day price
14:15 Is Hunter Henry at least a top 10 TE, no matter who the QB is?
15:40 A.J. Green's price in 2020
19:50 Is Kenyan Drake an RB1? Drake or...
30:30 Teddy Bridgewater to Carolina; What's his outlook and what does it mean for DJ Moore or Curtis Samuel?
38:50 Indianapolis' offense with Philip Rivers
44:00 DeAndre Hopkins & David Johnson trade; Is Hopkins still a top 3 WR? Christian Kirk's outlook and Texans' wideouts
1:01:30 Austin Hooper & Hayden Hurst
1:05:00 Is Buffalo a bad landing spot for Stefon Diggs?

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Winston, Green, Guice, Cooks & predicting FA landing spots

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:59:25 GMT

4:10 Where is Jameis Winston going and if he leaves who should the Buccaneers replace him with? Can Mike Evans and Chris Godwin still be WR1's without Winston?
11:00 Does Dak Prescott need Amari Cooper to be a Top 10 QB? Where does Cooper need to fall in order to draft him?
17:30 Washington's backfield; Buy or sell Derrius Guice? What's a fair redraft price in 2020?
24:10 In or out on Brandin Cooks?
28:00 A.J. Green's 2020 draft price
33:30 Does it matter who the QB is in Tennessee?
36:00 Good and bad fits alongside Phillip Lindsay
40:30 Free agent predictions: Brady, Tannehill, Rivers, Gordon, Drake, Howard, Anderson, Perriman, Hooper and others

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Live from the NFL Combine: Drake, Ekeler, Howard, Winston, Taylor & more

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:19:21 GMT

2:30 Joe Burrow has small hands...do we care?
7:00 Tua Tagovailoa receives positive news on hip
10:50 Brad's pre-combine Top 10 RB rankings
14:15 Which RB would be a good fit with the Tampa Buccaneers? Bruce Arians on O.J. Howard and Jameis Winston
18:00 Brad's pre-combine Top 10 WR rankings; Who lands with the Raiders?
26:00 In or out on Cam Newton?
27:40 Jake joins live from the NFL Combine to talk about Dave Gettleman, Daniel Jones, Andy Reid, Sammy Watkins, Kenyan Drake, Austin Ekeler, Bruce Arians, O.J. Howard, Jameis Winston and more
42:40 Austin Hooper done with the Falcons
44:30 Over/under on touches for Todd Gurley in 2020

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Predicting free agent RB fantasy values & Olsen's TE rank in Seattle

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:23:47 GMT

4:00 Greg Olsen joins the Seattle Seahawks; Can he be a TE1? What does this do for Will Dissly's value in dynasty leagues?
7:30 Where does Olson rank among tight ends in 2020?
17:45 Is Derrick Henry a Top 5 RB if he stays in Tennessee? Should you have concerns with his usage over the last two years?
22:14 Can Melvin Gordon rebound to RB1 status in 2020?
24:50 Sell-high on Austin Ekeler?
29:25 Making sense of the Arizona backfield; Is Kenyan Drake talented enough to be an RB2 outside of Arizona? Where should he go in drafts if Arizona signs him?
33:30 If the Browns re-sign Kareem Hunt, what would it do to Nick Chubb's outlook?
38:00 The other guys...

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Predicting free agent QB fantasy values; Chargers without Rivers

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:05:12 GMT

1:30 Philip Rivers-less Chargers; Buy-low opportunity for Mike Williams, Keenan Allen or Hunter Henry?
10:00 What are the chances Tom Brady plays on another team?
18:00 Taysom Hill wants to be a full-time QB; Is he good enough?
24:15 Drew Brees' value on another team
27:35 Dak Prescott's next contract and his fantasy value if he left the Cowboys; Dallas' weapons without Prescott
34:30 Jameis Winston without Mike Evans and Chris Godwin...
38:20 Can Ryan Tannehill replicate his touchdown ratio from last season? Does he need Derrick Henry to be succesful? Henry vs. Melvin Gordon
46:00 Can Marcus Mariota or Teddy Bridgewater be a starter elsewhere?

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2020 outlooks: McLaurin, Kirk, Brown, Andrews & next breakout TE

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:03:01 GMT

1:45 Can Terry McLaurin take a leap forward into the WR2 range in 2020?
6:10 Were we a year too early on Christian Kirk?
10:15 Is Marquise Brown always going to be boom or bust?
20:00 Can Anthony Miller show consistency in the Chicago offense? Is he at least locked into the No. 2 role?
24:40 Has Mark Andrews moved into the top TE tier?
30:30 Do not draft this TE in 2020!
34:45 Should you buy into Tyler Higbee's second half from last season?
39:30 Rank Noah Fant, Mike Gesicki & T.J. Hockenson in redraft and dynasty

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Super Bowl breakdown, 2020 outlook on the Chiefs and 49ers

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:05:54 GMT

00:40 Super Bowl breakdown; What happened to Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers?
18:00 2020 outlook in San Francisco; Jimmy Garoppolo, Raheem Mostert, Tevin Coleman and Deebo Samuel; What's a fair price for Samuel in 2020?
30:50 2020 outlook in Kansas City; Patrick Mahomes, Damien Williams, Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins and Travis Kelce; Where should Kelce go in drafts next season?

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Super Bowl picks, props, trivia, 2020 outlook on Sutton, Hilton & Ridley

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:15:18 GMT

2:20 T.Y. Hilton's 2020 outlook; In or out?
9:30 Is Courtland Sutton a WR1 in 2020?
16:40 Calvin Ridley vs. Julio Jones
20:00 Super Bowl predictions
26:30 Super Bowl props
35:15 Super Bowl trivia

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Eli Manning HOF? 2020 outlook on OBJ, JuJu, Devin Singletary and others

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:27:53 GMT

5:00 Should Eli Manning be inducted into the Hall of Fame?
11:00 What to make of the New York Giants' offense in 2020
15:50 Should you be in or out on Mark Ingram next season?
20:55 Does Marlon Mack make for a solid RB2 in 2020?
23:50 How many touches will Devin Singletary get in his sophomore season? Singletary or...
33:20 Does Odell Beckham Jr. deserve to be drafted among the Top 10 wideouts in redraft leagues next season? Is he a deserving buy-low candidate in dynasty leagues?
39:35 Where will JuJu Smith-Schuster go in drafts next season? Should we expect a bounceback assuming Big Ben is healthy? What's his asking price in a dynasty league?
48:00 Remembering Kobe Bryant

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Potential bounce back candidates: Baker, Bell, Montgomery & more

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:04:04 GMT

3:15 Antonio Brown's value in a dynasty league
6:30 Freddie Kitchens reportedly joining the New York Giants
10:00 What to do with these players for next season: Baker Mayfield - sidebar Philip Rivers
15:30 Ben Roethlisberger
19:00 Should you pay the QB1 price for Josh Allen in 2020?
21:00 Can Jameis Winston finish as a Top 5 QB again?
25:00 Should Saquon Barkley be the second RB off the board in 2020?
31:45 Is a fourth round pick for Le'Veon Bell good value? Bell or...
39:00 Can David Montgomery improve on his RB24 finish as a rookie?

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Super Bowl LIV set, 2020 outlook for Packers and Titans

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:49:15 GMT

1:40 FSGA: Gambling & DFS
21:00 2020 Packers: In or out on Aaron Rodgers?
28:00 Aaron Jones' value next season
32:00 2020 Titans: In our out on Derrick Henry?
39:00 A.J. Brown's value next season
43:00 Corey Davis and Jonnu Smith

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Championship week, dynasty targets and Joe Burrow's outlook

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:49:01 GMT

2:00 Joe Burrow's outlook in the NFL; How productive can he be in year one with the Cincinnati Bengals? What should the asking price be to trade him?
8:15 Larry Fitzgerald returning for a 17th season
11:00 Luke Kuechly retires
15:00 TEN @ KC
24:45 GB @ SF
29:45 Buy-lows and sell-highs in dynasty formats
41:20 Was the punishment to the Houston Astros fair?

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Divisional Round wrap-up & early Conference Championship preview

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:11:43 GMT

Chris Meaney and Brad Ziegler recap the Divisional Round in the NFL and they look ahead to the Conference Championship games. The duo discuss the crazy comeback in Kansas City, the let down in Baltimore and next year's fantasy stock when it comes to Derrick Henry and Davante Adams.

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Divisional picks, 2019 surprises and who to avoid in 2020

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:20:25 GMT

2:20 Coaching changes: Joe Judge and Matt Rhule
9:30 Surprising performances in 2019 at each position
29:30 Worst place at each position: Players Jake, Chris and Brad are avoiding in 2020
52:00 Divisional round picks and one-and-done strategy

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WC Wrap-Up: 2020 Saints, Eagles, Bills & Cowboys with Mike McCarthy

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:49:54 GMT

7:00 Should you pass on Derrick Henry in the first round next season?
20:00 Mike McCarthy lands head coaching job in Dallas; Good for offense?
28:00 Will Drew Brees be a QB1 next season? Alvin Kamara RB1?
44:00 Buffalo's offense in 2020
50:00 Miles Sanders and rest of Eagles' offense next season

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Season Wrap-Up: MVP's, busts, surprises & playoff brackets

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:59:15 GMT

Jake Ciely, Chris Meaney and Brad Ziegler talk about the season that was in fantasy football. They give their MVP's and busts at each position, share a few surprises throughout the season, and they tell you who they think will win the Super Bowl.

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NFL playoff picture; Who can you trust in Week 17?

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:11:59 GMT

3:05 NFL playoff picture; Who plays and who rests?
4:45 Week 17 running backs to play and to avoid; Also, don't play WK 17
10:50 Is DJ Moore worth a start this weekend?
12:50 Greg Ward or...
19:50 Which QB's are in play this week? RG3?
24:10 Kansas City running backs
30:20 Arizona running backs
32:20 Can you trust Kerryon Johnson?
34:50 Wide receivers to play and to avoid in Week 17
36:50 What's up with Seattle?
40:50 Who can you play from Dallas?
45:00 Can you play JuJu Smith-Schuster and T.Y. Hilton?
45:40 Darren Waller or...

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Week 16 Starts, Sits and Sleepers

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:20:10 GMT

3:30 HOU @ TB
9:35 BUF @ NE
14:45 LAR @ SF
20:00 JAC @ BAL
24:00 BAL @ CLE
26:00 NO @ TEN
33:00 CAR @ IND
36:00 CIN @ MIA
41:00 PIT @ NYJ
44:00 DET @ DEN
50:00 OAK @ LAC
55:00 DAL @ PHI
58:00 ARI @ SEA
59:50 KC @ CHI
1:02:00 GB @ MIN

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Week 15 recap, injuries, waivers and championship preview

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:15:12 GMT

Dalvin Cook injury
Chris Godwin injury
Championship Week trust factors
- Breshad Perriman
- Tyler Lockett
- Terry McLaurin
- Adrian Peterson
- Chris Conley
Patriots offensive woes

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Week 15 Starts, Sits and Sleepers

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:48:57 GMT

7:10 NYJ @ BAL
13:15 Should you play Tyler Lockett, OBJ or JuJu Smith-Schuster?
21:10 NE @ CIN
27:10 TB @ DET
31:40 CHI @ GB
34:30 HOU @ TEN
36:05 We made a list!
41:40 DEN @ KC
43:00 MIA @ NYG
51:20 PHI @ MIA
54:50 ATL @ SF
57:40 JAX @ OAK
1:02:25 MIN @ LAC
1:05:10 Raheem Mostert
1:05:40 BUF @ PIT
1:08:40 IND @ NO

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Injury impact, biggest RB bust and dynasty buy-lows

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 17:48:59 GMT

5:20 Week 14 injuries
6:20 Jamies Winston: Real life vs fantasy; His future
10:50 Who steps up for Mike Evans?
17:05 Drew Brees QB1 for the week
22:35 Is Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers offense legit? Backfield going forward?
27:20 Are the Patriots actually done? What's up with the offense?
35:50 DeAndre Washington fantasy playoff MVP?
39:05 Derrius Guice's long-term out look; Buy-low in dynasty leagues?
43:50 Adrian Peterson vs PHI or?
46:20 KC running backs...
48:50 Biggest running back bust of the season
55:50 Odell Beckham Jr. & potential offseason surgery
58:50 Drew Lock impresses; Are the Texans in trouble?

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Week 14 Starts, Sits and Sleepers

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:00:34 GMT

5:00 DAL @ CHI
7:00 CAR @ ATL
11:30 BAL @ BUF
15:00 CIN @ CLE
18:30 Derrius Guice or...
23:00 IND @ TB
27:00 WAS @ GB
32:30 DET @ MIN
38:30 SF @ NO
42:40 DEN @ HOU
48:00 LAC @ JAC
54:00 TEN @ OAK
58:45 KC @ NE
1:02:30 PIT @ ARI
1:07:30 SEA @ LAR
1:13:30 NYG @ PHI

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Play your studs, frustrating backfields, playoff picture and more

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 18:42:17 GMT

2:00 Disappointing QB performances; Play your studs
8:00 Kenny Golladay & Marvin Jones with David Blough
13:15 Nick Foles and Jacksonville's offense
15:20 Playoff picture
25:50 Running backs you can and can't trust during the playoffs
47:50 Top tight end performances
52:50 Wide receivers to target on the wire
59:00 Are the Titans for real?

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Week 13 Starts, Sits and Sleepers

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:06:31 GMT

2:30 CHI @ DET
5:50 BUF @ DAL
11:50 NO @ ATL
17:00 NYJ @ CIN
26:30 NE @ HOU
36:45 TEN @ IND
39:30 PHI @ MIA
44:30 GB @ NYG
46:30 CLE @ PIT
48:50 WSH @ CAR
50:50 TB @ JAC
51:50 SF @ BAL
52:45 LAR @ ARI
54:45 LAC @ DEN
55:15 OAK @ KC
1:00:10 NE offense

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Saquon Barkley, Carson Wentz, Rashaad Penny, Benny Snell and more

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:43:09 GMT

5:30 49ers roll Packers; Jimmy Garoppolo vs Aaron Rodgers
11:00 What's happened to the Saints defense?
13:00 How good are the Raiders?
18:30 How good are the Cowboys?
22:45 Carson Wentz vs Miami; Turnaround on defense
27:00 Who gets the final Wild Card spot in the AFC?
30:00 Jonathan Williams moving forward; Jack Doyle without Eric Ebron
34:30 Giants' wideouts
36:50 Should you start Terry McLaurin even with poor QB play?
38:00 Chris Carson vs Rashaad Penny
46:00 Is David Montgomery a must start vs Detroit?
47:15 Is Saquon Barkley a Top 10 RB ROS?
52:00 KC running backs
55:20 Benny Snell; Volume vs efficiency
1:01:30 David Njoku ROS

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Week 12 Starts, Sits and Sleepers

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:15:49 GMT

7:00 IND @ HOU
14:00 PIT @ CIN
21:00 TB @ ATL
27:00 DEN @ BUF
31:00 NYG @ CHI
35:00 MIA @ CLE
38:00 CAR @ NO
45:00 OAK @ NYJ
51:00 SEA @ PHI
55:00 DET @ WAS
60:00 JAC @ TEN
1:04:00 DAL @ NE
1:11:00 GB @ SF
1:14:00 BAL @ LAR

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Josh Allen, Carson Wentz, Tevin Coleman, Jonathan Williams & more from Week 11

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:47:07 GMT

1:35 That TD helped nobody!
6:35 Brian Hill let down
8:50 Kyle Allen and the Panthers
12:50 Atlanta defense
15:50 Rams vs Bears
23:50 Ravens vs Texans; How to treat Marquise Brown in dynasty leagues
31:20 Tevin Coleman disappoints
36:20 Josh Allen & John Brown going forward
40:10 Is Carson Wentz still a buy-low candidate?
44:10 Tom Brady & NE offense non-existent in Philadelphia
48:20 Marlon Mack out, Jonathan Williams in
51:35 Bo Scarbrough shows up
57:35 Washington backfield
1:02:20 Injuries in Pittsburgh
1:05:20 Nick Foles and the Jaguars
1:07:50 O.J. Howard benched

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Week 11 Starts, Sits and Sleepers

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:22:46 GMT

7:00 PIT @ CLE
14:00 DAL @ DET
21:00 NYJ @ WAS
23:00 JAC @ IND
28:00 BUF @ MIA
33:00 DEN @ MIN
38:00 NO @ TB
47:00 ATL @ CAR
53:00 HOU @ BAL
58:00 ARI @ SF
1:06:00 CIN @ OAK
1:11:00 NE @ PHI
1:15:00 CHI @ LAR
1:18:00 KC @ LAC

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Disappointing performances, surprise showings, sell-highs & buy-lows in dynasty

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:52:29 GMT

3:10 Week 10 takeaways
6:20 What will the Bengals do at 1?
9:50 Do we care about Kalen Ballage's 20 carries?
12:35 Joe Mixon moving forward
14:35 Todd Gurley and the Rams
17:50 Alvin Kamara and the Saints
24:50 Should you buy Saquon Barkley?
30:50 Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook; RB handcuffs
35:50 Can you start David Johnson moving forward?
39:35 Buy-lows in dynasty including Odell Beckham Jr. and Andy Isabella
46:20 O.J. Howard & Ronald Jones
51:50 Kareem Hunt & Nick Chubb
56:50 Jaguars with Nick Foles
58:50 Is Josh Jacobs a Top 5 RB ROS?
1:04:20 Buying Melvin Gordon?
1:05:00 KC running backs
1:07:00 Is Darius Slayton a must-start?
1:10:00 Lions' wideouts with Jeff Driskel

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Week 10 Starts, Sits, Sleepers, Playoff Buy-lows and Sell-highs

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:34:02 GMT

2:15 LAC @ OAK
5:30 DET @ CHI
10:45 BAL @ CIN
15:45 BUF @ CLE
20:40 KC @ TEN
24:45 ATL @ NO
27:46 NYG @ NYJ
32:43 ARI @ TB
36:40 MIA @ IND
40:50 CAR @ GB
43:45 LAR @ PIT
52:48 MIN @ DAL
53:40 Buy-lows
1:07:40 Sell-highs

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Josh Gordon, same old Browns, new look Chargers and Colts

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 17:40:15 GMT

6:40 Josh Gordon signs with Seattle
9:40 Kenyan Drake balls out in Arizona debut
16:40 When will the 49ers lose? Evaluating Jimmy Garoppolo
19:40 Patriots lose; Mohamed Sanu or Phillip Dorsett?
27:40 All things Cleveland Browns including Kareem Hunt
36:40 All things New York Jets
40:40 Preston Williams vs DeVante Parker
48:40 Brian Hoyer and IND offense without T.Y. Hilton
51:40 New look Chargers
55:40 Is Devin Singletary is here to stay?
1:02:00 KC backfield taking shape

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Week 9 Fantasy Football Preview; Starts and Sits, Sleepers and more!

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:11:27 GMT

2:00 SF @ ARI
11:30 HOU @ JAC
19:30 WAS @ BUF
24:30 MIN @ KC
30:30 NYJ @ MIA
34:30 CHI @ PHI
41:30 IND @ PIT
44:30 TEN @ CAR
46:30 DET @ OAK
50:30 TB @ SEA
55:30 CLE @ DEN
102:30 GB @ LAC
105:30 NE @ BAL

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Kenyan Drake traded, rookie backs trending up, sell-highs and buy-lows

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:00:35 GMT

2:20 Kenyan Drake traded to Arizona; Fantasy impact
9:40 Mark Walton going forward
13:40 Latavius Murray once Alvin Kamara returns
17:40 Pour one out for...
23:40 Tevin Coleman & the 49ers
28:40 Time to sell David Montgomery?
35:40 Should you still be looking to buy-low on the Jets?
42:40 Should you be starting Miles Sanders?
45:40 Detroit's backfield
49:40 Did LeSean McCoy give Damien Williams life?
58:10 Nick Chubb vs Kareem Hunt

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Week 8 Fantasy Football Preview; Starts and Sits, Sleepers and more!

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:59:53 GMT

2:40 WAS @ MIN
11:40 SEA @ ATL
16:40 PHI @ BUF
20:10 LAC @ CHI
23:40 NYG @ DET
34:40 TB @ TEN
38:40 DEN @ IND
46:10 NYJ @ JAC
52:40 ARI @ NO
54:40 CAR @ SF
57:40 CLE @ NE
1:00:40 OAK @ HOU
1:02:40 GB @ KC

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Chase Edmonds, Latavius Murray, KC without Patrick Mahomes, buy-lows & sell-highs

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:16:19 GMT

1:50 Chase Edmonds & David Johnson
10:30 League settings and rules; Stresses of being a commissioner
31:30 Latavius Murray going forward
35:30 Matt Nagy and the Chicago Bears
40:30 Kansas City without Patrick Mahomes
47:30 Melvin Gordon and the Los Angeles Chargers
50:30 What to do with Joe Mixon?
53:30 Corey Davis is alive
56:30 The Vikings without Adam Thielen
58:30 The Lions without Kerryon Johnson
1:03:30 NE @ NYJ

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Week 7 Fantasy Football Preview; Starts and Sits, Sleepers and more!

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:57:13 GMT

3:00 Will DeAndre Hopkins finish as a Top 5 WR?
9:00 KC @ DEN
13:30 LAR @ ATL
19:30 MIA @ BUF
23:30 JAC @ CIN
27:30 MIN @ DET
32:30 OAK @ GB
38:30 HOU @ IND
44:30 ARI @ NYG
50:30 SF @ WAS
56:30 LAC @ TEN
101:30 NO @ CHI
103:30 BAL @ SEA
105:30 PHI @ DAL

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Jets with Sam Darnold, lack of run game in KC, buy-lows and sell-highs

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:45:36 GMT

4:00 Chargers disappoint again; Melvin Gordon, Hunter Henry & Keenan Allen
8:00 James Conner, Benny Snell & JuJu Smith-Schuster
12:00 The tight end position
14:45 Are the Rams in trouble?
20:00 How good is the Patriots' offense and what can you get for their DEF?
29:00 Jets offense with Sam Darnold
36:00 Stefon Diggs & Devonta Freeman; Hold or sell?
38:00 Kyler Murray and Chase Edmonds
42:00 How bad are the Falcons?
44:00 KC backfield
52:00 Gardiner Minshew & DJ Chark
53:00 Kyle Allen vs Cam Newton
56:00 Can Ryan Tannehill make the Tennessee offense better?

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Week 6 Fantasy Football Preview; Starts and Sits, Sleepers and more!

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:52:02 GMT

4:30 NYG @ NE
8:30 SF @ LAR
16:30 CAR @ TB
29:00 PIT @ LAC
35:00 TEN @ DEN
38:00 DAL @ NYJ
44:00 HOU @ KC
48:00 WAS @ MIA
53:00 PHI @ MIN
58:00 NO @ JAC
1:01:00 CIN @ BAL

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Will Fuller's big game, problems in KC, buy-low and sell-high candidates

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:47:43 GMT

4:00 Will Fuller
13:00 Russell Wilson is doing it again
15:30 Problems in Kansas City
22:00 Is DJ Chark for real?
26:00 Aaron Jones & Aaron Rodgers
31:00 Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys
34:00 Mike Evans & OJ Howard
39:00 Wayne Gallman in concussion protocol on short week
42:00 Melvin Gordon & Austin Ekeler
46:00 David Montgomery & Tarik Cohen
49:00 Josh Jacobs
53:00 Kyler Murray and his lack of weapons
58:00 Jay Gruden fired - who do the Redskins play at QB?

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Week 5 Fantasy Football Preview; Starts and Sits, Sleepers and more!

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:32:03 GMT

1:30 Check the rules!
9:00 LAR @ SEA
11:00 ARI @ CIN
14:00 BUF @ TEN
17:00 CHI @ OAK
23:00 TB @ NO
25:00 MIN @ NYG
29:00 NYJ @ PHI
34:00 BAL @ PIT
47:00 NE @ WAS
49:00 JAC @ CAR
52:00 ATL @ HOU
56:00 DEN @ LAC
59:00 GB @ DAL
1:04:00 IND @ KC

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Buy-low & sell-high candidates, plus struggling offenses in HOU, MIN & ATL

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:53:04 GMT

1:45 Sell-high on Wayne Gallman?

7:00 Golden Tate set to return

9:00 KC running backs and wideouts when Tyreek Hill returns

16:00 Jared Goff & Todd Gurley; Time to sell?

19:00 Can we feel comfortable with Ronald Jones?

26:00 Did Chris Carson solidify his job in Seattle?

30:00 Melvin Gordon vs Austin Ekeler

32:00 The Bears without Mitch Trubisky; Is David Montgomery still a buy-low?

37:00 The Vikings offense; What to do with Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs?

41:00 Matt Ryan and the Atlanta offense; Calvin Ridley vs Mohamed Sanu

47:00 Deshaun Watson and the Texans

51:30 Green Bay without Davante Adams

55:30 Colts offense without T.Y. Hilton and potentially Marlon Mack

58:00 Has Baker Mayfield turned the corner?

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Week 4 Fantasy Football Preview; Starts and Sits, Sleepers and more!

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:22:48 GMT

2:00 Wayne Gallman's FAAB price. What should you spend?

11:00 PHI @ GB

15:00 TEN @ ATL

21:00 NE @ BUF

26:00 KC @ DET

31:00 OAK @ IND

32:00 LAC @ MIA

37:00 WAS @ NYG

41:00 CAR @ HOU

43:00 CLE @ BAL

45:00 TB @ LAR

52:00 SEA @ ARI

56:00 MIN @ CHI

102:00 Melvin Gordon reportedly close to reporting; Trade Austin Ekeler?

107:00 DAL @ NO

108:00 JAC @ DEN

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Daniel Jones excels, Baker Mayfield struggles, Saquon Barkley replacements & buy-lows

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:00:33 GMT

2:20 Daniel Jones and the NYG offense moving forward

12:00 Saquon Barkley replacements; How much to spend on Wayne Gallman?

20:00 Is Carolina's offense better with Kyle Allen?

26:00 Is Baker Mayfield worth a start in 12 team leagues?

30:30 Saints and Steelers offense moving forward; Buy-low on James Conner?

37:00 Is Chris Carson's job safe?

40:00 Packers offense; Aaron Jones vs Jamaal Williams

44:00 Wait, who leads the league in red zone rushing attempts?

48:40 Should you buy-low on Josh Jacobs?

50:25 Top 5 tight ends rest of season

53:00 Should Todd Gurley owners be concerned?

56:00 KC running backs

59:00 What's up with Duke Johnson?

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Week 3 Fantasy Football Preview; Starts and Sits, Sleepers and more!

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:08:44 GMT

5:00 Daniel Jones time in New York. What does it do to the NYG weapons?

11:00 Mason Rudolph's connection with James Washington

18:00 Why isn't Kyler Murray running?

20:30 TEN @ JAC

22:00 CIN @ BUF -> Buy low on Joe Mixon?

27:00 MIA @ DAL -> Hold Kenyan Drake and hope he gets traded?

32:30 DEN @ GB

35:00 ATL @ IND -> What to do with Devonta Freeman?

39:00 BAL @ KC -> Demarcus Robinson or Mecole Hardman?

44:00 OAK @ MIN -> Buy low on Adam Thielen or Stefon Diggs?

47:50 NYJ @ NE -> Buy low on Sony Michel?

50:30 DET @ PHI

55:00 CAR @ ARI

59:30 HOU @ LAC

1:00:30 PIT @ SF

1:02:30 NO @ SEA -> Chris Carson concerns?

1:03:30 LAR @ CLE -> Can you start Jarvis Landry?

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Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger, crowded backfields, buy-lows and waivers

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:39:14 GMT

1:45 What does the loss of Drew Brees do to the weapons in New Orleans?

8:00 What does the loss of Big Ben do to the weapon in Pittsburgh? RB outlook if James Conner misses time

16:40 Is Cam Newton done?

23:00 QB's available on the waiver wire

28:30 Is Patrick Mahomes worth an early round pick next season if he keeps this up?

33:00 KC RB's and WR's to own

39:50 Sell high on Antonio Brown?

42:00 Is OJ Howard worth a roster spot?

46:00 Frank Gore, Carlos Hyde, SF RB's and other waiver wire adds

52:00 Should Phillip Lindsay owners be concerned?

57:00 Josh Jacobs' lack of work in the passing game

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Week 2 Fantasy Football Preview; Starts and Sits, Sleepers and more!

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:13:22 GMT

4:40 TB @ CAR
9:00 SF @ CIN
18:00 LAC @ DET
24:45 MIN @ GB
30:45 IND @ TEN
35:45 NE @ MIA
38:45 BUF @ NYG
43:00 SEA @ PIT
48:00 DAL @ WAS
50:00 ARI @ BAL
51:00 JAC @ HOU
52:30 KC @ OAK
55:00 CHI @ DEN
56:20 NO @ LAR
58:00 PHI @ ATL

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Lamar Jackson, Todd Gurley, LeSean McCoy, buy-lows, sell highs and waivers

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:44:31 GMT

1:40 Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense
13:00 Kyler Murray and the Cardinals
22:00 Todd Gurley and Malcolm Brown
26:00 Damien Williams and LeSean McCoy
31:00 Ronald Jones, Jamies Winston and the Buccaneers
36:00 Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers
41:00 Nick Foles and the Jaguars
46:00 Antonio Brown joins the Patriots; What does it do for everyone else in offense
55:00 Buy low on Baker Mayfield?
58:00 Other buy-low, sell-high candidates

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Fantasy MVP's, busts, breakouts, win totals and Super Bowl picks

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:02:34 GMT

4:00 Should you play Ezekiel Elliott Week 1?
10:00 Fantasy MVP's
20:00 Fantasy breakouts
29:00 Fantasy busts
35:00 Conference Championship & Super Bowl picks
40:30 Week 1 strategy
46:00 Is it necessary to carry 2 quarterbacks?
52:00 Win totals

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LeSean McCoy vs Damien Williams, projecting Duke Johnson's numbers and Tony Pollard's value

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 18:24:50 GMT

5:00 LeSean McCoy's outlook in KC and what it does to Damien Williams
19:00 Ezekiel Elliott reportedly "not close"; Tony Pollard time?
25:00 Another red flag for Melvin Gordon; Austin Ekler's value
38:00 Carlos Hyde lands in Houston; Projecting Duke Johnson's numbers
55:00 Sell high candidates

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Andrew Luck, Texans Trade, NFC West and Player Prop Bets

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 16:29:07 GMT

3:25 Andrew Luck and Colts
11:00 Are the Jaguars the AFC South favorites now?
15:45 NFL Trades! Texans looking for a RB?
24:40 Where Drafting Duke, Drake and Ballage with rumor?
28:10 DeSean Jackson broken finger and Eagles pass catchers
37:00 Seahawks Preview
45:00 49ers Preview
55:40 Rams Preview
61:05 Cardinals Preview

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Andrew Luck Retires, Lamar Miller Out, Derrius Guice Looks Good and 49ers Preview

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:38:00 GMT

3:00 Andrew Luck Retires
7:00 Luck Fantasy Impact
15:30 Lamar Miller Out, Duke Johnson In
24:30 Derrius Guice
31:15 Kenny Stills on Trade Block?
36:00 Panthers Preview - Cam Health?
41:00 49ers - Coleman, Pettis, Everyone

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NFC South preview, Carlos Hyde, Jimmy Garoppolo & Emmanuel Sanders stock reports

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:20:00 GMT

4:00 Antonio Brown update
4:40 Is Carlos Hyde's roster spot in jeopardy? Thoughts on Darwin Thompson
11:50 Ronald Jones dealing with knee injury; Peyton Barber = lacking backs
16:00 Should we be concerned with Jimmy Garoppolo and his weapons?
23:35 Demaryius Thomas activated; Where does he fit on the depth chart?
26:30 Emmanuel Sanders is a freak
29:30 Why overall rankings and tiers suck!
38:00 NFC South preview: Is Drew Brees still a QB1 in fantasy?
44:20 Any interest NO's weapons after Michael Thomas?
47:00 Buccaneers preview
51:00 Falcons preview

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Bears & Vikings preview, Kyler Murray's draft stock and Josh Gordon's ADP

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:15:00 GMT

1:20 Josh Gordon reinstated by the NFL
4:20 Who will play more games, Gordon or Antonio Brown?
6:30 Where to take Gordon in drafts? Where does he rank?
9:30 Mike Mayock calls out Brown
14:20 Should Le'Veon Bell skipping preseason concern you?
19:00 DK Metcalf unlikely for Week 1 due to knee surgery; Who steps up?
23:30 Marcus Mariota or Ryan Tannehill?
27:37 Kyler Murray's price just got cheaper; Concerns with poor preseason?
36:00 Will Andrew Luck be ready for Week 1?
40:00 Has Tony Pollard earned more touches when Zeke returns?
42:40 Bears & Vikings preview: Projecting David Montgomery & Dalvin Cook
45:00 WE MAKE A LIST!
53:40 Vikings and Bears WR's

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Packers Preview, Andrew Luck, Amari Cooper and Ezekiel Elliott stock reports

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 13:50:00 GMT

1:40 Here we go again with Andrew Luck; Where does he fall in the ranks?
7:40 Amari Cooper suffers foot injury
18:00 Antonio Brown ready come back; Still concerned?
22:00 Where should you draft Ezekiel Elliott today?
30:15 Ravens wideouts
34:00 Brad checks out KC camp; First look at Damien Williams
40:00 What to expect from Patrick Mahomes in year 2
46:40 Green Bay Packers preview; Where is Aaron Rodgers ranked?

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Lions preview, more Antonio Brown drama and Damien Williams' stock report

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:35:00 GMT

4:00 Trevor Lawrence to the XFL? Would that be a good move?
11:00 Pass interference review challenges
16:00 More Antonio Brown drama; Where should he go in drafts?
24:50 Are you buying this Damien Williams RB committee talk?
34:45 NFL injuries: Theo Riddick, Jermaine Kearse, Trent Taylor & Keke Coutee -> Fantasy impact
53:00 NFC North: Detroit Lions preview

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Antonio Brown's stock, Seattle backfield and NFC East Preview: DAL, PHI & WAS

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:25:00 GMT

3:00 Where does Antonio Brown rank now? Any concerns?
11:10 Chris Carson vs Rashaad Penny
16:40 ARI and Michael Crabtree fail to reach deal; Do the Cardinals feel good about their wideouts?
22:28 NFC East Preview; Cowboys - What to do with Ezekiel Elliott?
33:40 Who leads the backfield if Zeke sits out?
35:00 Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper & Jason Witten
37:40 Eagles; Should you take the risk with Carson Wentz?
41:33 Wentz's weapons
44:40 Do you want to any running backs from Philly?
46:30 Washington; What to expect from Derrius Guice

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Antonio Brown's nasty feet, Damien Williams and Lamar Miller stock reports

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:05:00 GMT

1:50 FLEX draft; Antonio Brown fair at $28? Where should he go in drafts?
11:00 Damien Williams remains sidelined; Should you be concerned?
17:20 D'Onta Foreman released; Lamar Miller's stock
28:30 Here we go again with Josh Gordon; Patriots' offense
34:00 What does Theo Riddick going to DEN do for their backs and DET backs?
43:15 New York Giants preview; Projecting Sterling Shepard
51:10 Should there be a mercy rule in baseball?

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AFC West Fantasy Football Preview

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 15:05:00 GMT

1:35 Is Maurice Harris worth your attention?
7:30 Ronald Jones vs Peyton Barber 3.0
10:50 Chiefs preview: Draft or pass on Sammy Watkins?
14:30 Where did Jake move A.J. Green in his rankings?
17:30 Is a second round pick too early for Melvin Gordon?
19:20 Can Mike Williams take another step forward?
27:30 Austin Ekler vs Justin Jackson
34:30 Phillip Lindsay vs Royce Freeman
39:53 "You're more of a pitcher than a quarterback right now"
47:15 Broncos wideouts
50:10 What's with all the Antonio Brown hate?
54:30 Two of the better targets near the end of drafts
57:40 Jake's go-to guy in the third round
60:00 Brad makes a case against Josh Jacobs
65:00 Reds/Pirates go at it again; Trevor Bauer & Yasiel Puig's fantasy stock after trade

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A.J. Green, Derrick Henry and Sterling Shepard stock reports

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:30:00 GMT

1:10 Audio fantasy football draft kit
4:10 How far should A.J. Green fall down draft boards with latest injury?
9:00 What does the Green injury do for Tyler Boyd?
10:50 Should you care about Joe Mixon potentially facing multiple stacked boxes?
14:25 Is Saquon Barkley still worth a first overall pick with injuries to NYG WR's?
20:40 Did Golden Tate deserve a four-game suspension?
26:20 Should you be concerned that Derrick Henry is in a walking boot?
29:45 Which training reports to take seriously
36:00 Mets add Marcus Stroman; Fantasy stock; What are the Mets doing?
42:30 Pros vs Joes; Where did Melvin Gordon go?
49:20 Draft strategy; Adapting to the draft

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AFC South preview, and where to draft Melvin Gordon

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:50:00 GMT

0:55 What to make of Melvin Gordon's holdout; Should you draft him? If so, when?
8:35 NFL free agency and draft backwards compared to other sports
13:20 What a Trent Williams holdout could mean for WSH backs; Derrius Guice stock
19:20 Lamar Miller vs Donta Foreman
24:45 Handcuffing running backs
29:14 Will Fuller vs Keke Coutee
38:15 Leonard Fournette and "Jake's guy"
44:25 Nick Foles and his passing weapons
48:00 Can Corey Davis live up to pre NFL draft hype?
55:15 Can you trust Derrick Henry?

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Colts Preview, Eagles backs and Tyreek Hill's ADP

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:00:00 GMT

10:00 Where should Tyreek Hill go in drafts and where is he ranked?
20:00 Phillip Lindsay vs Royce Freeman
23:00 Does Marlon Mack have RB1 upside?
33:00 Projecting Eric Ebron
37:00 Parris Campbell vs Devin Funchess
44:00 Eagles sign Darren Sproles; Is there a PHI back you want?
46:00 Sell high on Peter Alonso? Where does he go in drafts next season?
48:00 Breaking golf clubs and slow pace of play

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AFC North Division Preview; Browns hype train and Lamar Jackson's projections

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:41:00 GMT

1:15 Jake finally follows Chris and Brad on Twitter
4:15 The Dodgers are not our friends
6:15 Would Brad regret axing a trade to the Dodgers if they later won a World Series?
8:55 Scott Fish Bowl; Draft etiquette
20:07 AFC North tight ends; David Njoku, Mark Andrews or Tyler Eifert?
24:00 Browns preview; Odell Beckham Jr. & Jarvis Landry
29:30 The Athletic well represented in last season's accuracy rankings
33:15 Is Baker Mayfield worth a 6th round pick?
37:20 Can the Browns live up to expectations?
41:07 Most undervalued fantasy team in the NFL?
43:00 A.J. Green record setting pace last season
45:00 Lamar Jackson's projections and passing weapons
49:20 Is Mark Ingram a must own?
52:40 Madden ratings
55:00 Brooks Koepka is too good to practice with Tiger Woods
57:45 Starling Marte refuses to take first base after getting hit by a pitch

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Pittsburgh Steelers preview, James Conner's projection and Robot Umpires

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:10:00 GMT

2:37 Atlantic League player steals first base
6:50 For or against Robot Umpires?
12:50 Jake talks to Mike Tomlin
13:45 Who is the No. 2 WR in Pittsburgh?
17:54 What to expect from James Conner this season
20:10 Who should be the 5th RB off the draft board?
24:15 Projecting JuJu Smith-Schuster
32:00 Vance McDonald set to breakout?
33:00 Does Big Ben have another QB1 season in him?
39:30 Chris Herndon gets 4 game suspension; pass or take value?
40:25 Patrick Mahomes & OBJ can throw footballs really far!
41:30 Should the Finals format at Wimbledon be changed?
43:30 Russell Westbrook traded to the Rockets; clear favorites?
45:20 NBA to adopt coach's challenge
48:25 Should Andrew Cashner be picked up now that he's with Boston?

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AFC East Division Preview

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:55:00 GMT

1:52 Best HR Derby ever?
5:00 Patriots preview
7:15 Damien Harris vs Sony Michel
8:30 Projecting Julian Edelman's numbers
9:50 Is Rob Gronkowski really done?
14:50 Bills preview
17:10 Is Josh Allen a QB1? Jake, Chris and Brad 'Make a list!'
24:04 QB draft strategy
26:13 Brad: 'Kyler Murray will rush for...'
31:05 What to make of the Bills backfield
34:10 Is LeSean McCoy getting overlooked? What would a trade due for his value?
37:30 Is there anybody on the Dolphins you want to draft?
38:30 Is Mike Gesicki headed for breakout season?
40:40 Who starts more? Ryan Fitzpatrick or Josh Rosen?
41:37 Jets preview
42:20 Love for Chris Herndon
45:58 Is Sam Darnold a good QB2 in Superflex leagues?
47:30 Is Le'Veon Bell still a top 5 pick? Jake shares his projections

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