
Fantasy Football Weekly
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First blush reactions to the first round
The first round of the 2021 NFL draft is in the books! Charch and Brian give initial reactions to each of the fantasy players taken in round one. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Kyle, it's the Pitts
It's a weak year for tight ends, aside from Kyle Pitts, who looks like the position's best prospect in years. In addition to Pitts, Paul Charchian does a deep dive into four other rookie tight ends, including another promising option, Pat Freiermuth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 10 Rookie Receivers You Need To Know
Last year's legendary class of rookie wide receivers is the gold standard for the position. But this year's class looks like the silver standard, with 6ish receivers who could be taken in the first round. Charch and Brian break down the 10 receivers you need to know and offer plausible landing spots for each. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rookie Runners
We're sick of people saying this isn't a great year for rookie running backs. Charch and Brian break down eight backs who can succeed at the NFL level, along with a couple who won't. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep Dives on the Rookie QBs
Brian and Charch break down each of the six notable rookie quarterbacks, offer some likely landing spots, and provide the redraft and dynasty value of each guy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free Agency - Part 2
On Friday, the Niners stunned everyone with a bold move to go to 1.03. We break down the fantasy ramifications of that trade, especially for the Niners' talented young receivers. Then we focus on the notable running back and tight end acquisitions in free agency. We highlight key guys like Chris Carson, Mike Davis, Aaron Jones, Hunter Henry, and two of our favorites, Jonnu Smith and Dan Arnold. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've Got Free Agents!
With the first week of free agency wrapping up, Charch and Brian run down the most meaningful moves across the quarterback and wide receiver positions. Find out who helped their fantasy stock and who didn't. Big names include Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andy Dalton, Jameis Winston, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Curtis Samuel, Corey Davis, Emmanuel Sanders, and many more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free Agency, Part II
We're on the cusp of free agency, so Charch and Brian break down all the big name free agent wide receivers and tight ends, along with their ideal landing spots and expected fantasy value. Get the details on Kenny Golladay, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Will Fuller, Curtis Samuel, Hunter Henry, and of course, Jonnu Smith. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free Agent QBs and RBs
NFL free agency is just two weeks away! Charch and Brian break down the nobable free agent quarterbacks and running backs, including possible destinations and whether their value will go up or down. Highlighted players include Dak Prescott, Aaron Jones, Chris Carson, Kenyan Drake, James Conner, and Leonard Fournette. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too-early Second Round
Last week, we focused on the first round of 2021 fantasy drafts. This week, we turn our attention to the (far more intriguing) second round. The obvious picks are gone, so the second round features more bounceback players, rookies, and hunches. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too Early First Round
Sure, it's only mid-February, but Charch and Brian execute a 2021 first-round mock draft. These piping hot players will warm the coldest of months! There are a ton of surprises including some big names who don't garner first-round consideration. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bad stuff you may have missed in December
Two weeks ago, Charch and Brian highlighted some of the positive developments that went largely unnoticed in December, while everyone was distracted by the fantasy playoffs. This week, we flip the coin over and highlight six underreported negative trends that developed in December. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Bowl, Fantasy Style
Paul Charchian breaks down the fantasy prospects of every relevant player in the Super Bowl, all the way down to Byron Pringle. It's more detail than normal people would want, but if you're listening to a February edition of Fantasy Football Weekly, you're our kind of person. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December Developments You Missed
Maybe you were distracted by the holidays. Maybe you were knocked out of the playoffs and soured on fantasy football. If you weren't paying close attention, you missed six important December storylines. These under-the-radar developments all have ramifications for 2021 and beyond. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Championship Week, DFS Style
With only two games on the weekend's slate, Charch and Brian get deep into the details of each of the two championship games from the DFS perspective. Do you dare invest in Patrick Mahomes, even with the biggest quarterback salary? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Divisional Round Playoffs, Fantasy Style
Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson break down the divisional round playoffs, particularly from a DFS perspective. Apparently they've spent too much time together over the course of the season, because they're in lock-step on almost every fantasy-relevant player. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playoff Drafting!
This episode of Fantasy Football Weekly is dedicated to playoff fantasy football. Charch and Brian break down the unique strategies around playoff fantasy football success, including specific players to draft and avoid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 17: DFS Angles
Right-minded fantasy leagues aren't playing in Week 17, but it's a perfect time to take advantage of the Week 17 weirdness in daily fantasy. Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson identify the players and teams who will (and won't) be motivated to score points in the regular season finale. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 16: Championship Week!
We know what you want for Christmas: hardware! The Fantasy Football crew will provide you with all the presents you need to secure a championship trophy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 15: Feel The Hurts
It's semi-finals week! The Fantasy Football Weekly crew is here to guide you to a week 16 championship appearance. Find out if you should start Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 14: Cam Shafted
If you started Cam Newton on Thursday, you have a lot of ground to make up over the weekend. Or maybe you were playing against the other Cam, Cam Akers, and now you're in a deep hole. We're here to help with fantasy-style breakdowns of every matchup, including letter grades on every player. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 13: Elementary, Watson
Deshaun Watson faces a brutal schedule and he'll be without his top receiver, Will Fuller. How should fantasy managers handle one of the (previously) most reliable fantasy producers? And as always, we break down all the matchups with letter grades on each player. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 12: Too Many Cooks?
Dalvin Cook has powered teams into the playoffs. But will he be able to get you to a championship with a brutal series of playoff games? Join the FFW crew for that answer and breakdowns of each of this weekend's games. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 11: Hill Freezes Over
Many fantasy leagues are grappling with tough decisions about Taysom Hill. The Fantasy Football Weekly crew offers guidance for every league about how to use Hill. Plus they break down every game fantasy style. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 10: It's Too Soon For Turkey!
Thanksgiving is still two weeks away, but the Fantasy Football Weekly guys are already in a giving mood. Find out which player has earned the "turkey," along with letter grades for every player. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 9: Brown Out
It's the first game for Antonio Brown, and we're cautiously optimistic about his chances of making it through the game without litigation or arrest, but, should you start him on your fantasy team? We break down every game, fantasy-style, with letter grades on each player. Plus, we provide nine players upon whom you can take a chance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 8: Weather or Not?
Many of this week's NFL games are under the threat of bad weather. Do you need to make alternate plans or are you okay with your usual starters? Charch, Scott and Mat break down every Week 8 game, fantasy style, and bring you sleepers you can pivot to. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 7: JuJu 4 U 2?
Charch, Mat and Brian break down all the games with letter grades for every relevant player and answer some of the toughest questions including the future value of JuJu Smith-Schuster. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 6: for whom the Bell trolls
What effect will Le'Veon Bell have on the Chiefs offense and Clyde Edwards-Helaire in particular? Find out from the Fantasy Football Weekly crew! Also, they'll try to top last week's Chase Claypool tout. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 5: A Show So Good, It's Illegal In 49 States
In another week with a possible game cancellation, the crew from Fantasy Football Weekly provide dozens of fill in players who can turn a loss into a win. And don't miss the thrilling debut of the Fantasy Aardvark. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 4: Taken Bye Surprise
If you need guidance filling unexpected vacancies from the Titans and Steelers, we're here to help! This week's show features dozens of unheralded players you can find on the waiver wire. Plus, the fantasy aardvark makes his FFW debut. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 3: Wide Receiver Catastrophes!
In this episode of Fantasy Football Weekly, we help you find replacements for the many wide receivers who won't be playing this weekend. And we find out if Charch will devote the entire episode to Jonnu Smith. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week Two Overreactions
The fantasy football weekly crew help you sort out which week one wonders will continue to star in week two. Also, Scott Fish is wrong about Zack Moss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football! Finally!
Kickoff the season with a win! The FFW crew breaks down every matchup with letter grades for each player. Plus you can play along with three tough questions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The One Thing You Need To Know
If you've been sleeping through the preseason, we provide the single most important item you need to know for each of the 32 NFL teams. Plus, we provide the winners of every meaningful preseason training camp battle. And, we breakdown the season-opening game between Houston and Kansas City, fantasy style. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teammate Battles
The Fantasy Football Weekly crew deliberates the value of teammates at the same position. Also, you get to decide the winner of three “agree to disagree” battles between the co-hosts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Infra-Red Zone
For fantasy players, the most important part of the field is near the stripe. This week, we break down each team’s tendencies inside the five-yard line. Also, we identify the players we like, but can’t draft. You’ll also get the schedule analysis you need to dominate the first month of the season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reach-A-Round
It’s time for everyone’s favorite preseason segment, the reach-a-round! Paul Charchian, Scott Fish, and Mat Harrison identify the players they’d draft one round earlier than their typical round. Plus, vacated target opportunities, workhorse backs, and this week’s three sleepers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Peacock-Off
This week you get six bold, peacock-worthy predictions that can shape your draft/auction. Three tough questions will bend your mind. And the guys release three deep sleepers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kickoff - Year 26
Fantasy Football Weekly begins year 26 with a breakdown of Clyde Edwards-Helaire's draft prospects. They offer a refresher on every key off season move and identify the training camp battles we're watching most closely. And they examine the current trends for rookies drafts and identify the mistakes you can exploit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double-Digit Darts
We provide deep sleepers, available in round 10 or higher, who can perform like early-round players. Plus, we offer three QB-WR combos that you can execute without high draft picks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too Many Chiefs In The Kitchen?
Charch and Mat break down the viability of a starting backfield of Kansas City runners Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Damien Williams. They also talk through the massive upside and downside to Cam Newton. Lastly, does Derrick Henry's new contract make him more or less valuable in dynasty leagues? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The No Fun Episode
COVID is bad enough already. Don't make it worse by letting it unravel your fantasy league. Charch explains the myriad COVID contingency plans your league needs to make before the season starts Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Way The West Was Won
The AFC and NFC West brings a close to our team-by-team fantasy outlooks. We'll tell you how each offense will operate and who to target/avoid in your drafts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Heat In The South
We turn our attention to the eight teams in the AFC and NFC South, identifying how each offense will work and the players to target. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything you need to know about the AFC and NFC north
The AFC North looks like the NFL's most exciting division for fantasy owners. Charch, Matt and Brian break down the eight teams in the NFC and AFC North, explain how the offenses will work, and identify the players to target/avoid in the draft. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything You Need to Know About The East
The FFW guys break down each of the offenses in the AFC and NFC East. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would You Rather?-- Teammates Edition
Nick Chubb in round 2 or Kareem Hunt in round 5? We deliberate teammates at the same position to determine who provides better value when factoring in their average draft position. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you getting the first round right?
There's no more important round of your draft than the first. Using the public's average drafts, we're analyzing all 12 of the first round picks and evaluating whether the public is getting each pick right. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contract Year Receivers (and one tight end)
Dynasty players, this one is for you! Paul Charchian and Mat Harrison identify 10 pass catchers in the final year of their contracts and speculate about whether their value will be better or worse in future seasons. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.