NFL First Read
Fantasy football is a numbers game, but where do the numbers come from? Fantasy Points COO Brett Whitefield and draft expert Joe Marino bring you the "First Read" on film and analytics during their new show on the Fantasy Points Podcast Network.
NFL, Fantasy Points, Fantasy Football, Brett Whitefield, Joe Marino · NFL, Fantasy Football, Fantasy Points, Brett Whitefield, Joe Marino
Show overview
NFL First Read has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 193 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 220 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 4m and 1h 13m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 43 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 98 episodes published. Published by NFL, Fantasy Football, Fantasy Points, Brett Whitefield, Joe Marino.
From the publisher
Fantasy football is a numbers game, but where do the numbers come from? Fantasy Points COO Brett Whitefield and draft expert Joe Marino bring you the "First Read" on film and analytics during their new show on the Fantasy Points Podcast Network. Powered by Fantasy Points Data, Brett and Joe break down the intersection of tape and data, providing the necessary context into the two essential branches of NFL analysis. Proud part of Pantheon Sports.
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🎧 You’re already listening—now JOIN THE FANTASY POINTS FAMILY! 🏈 💰 Use promo code FR26 for 10% OFF at checkout! ⬆️ 🚨 Check out the new FANTASY POINTS DYNASTY YOUTUBE! 🚨 Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino http://twitter.com/mikerenner_ http://twitter.com/FantasyPts 👾 Join the FANTASY POINTS DISCORD! 👾 On this special episode of NFL First Read, Brett Whitefield is joined by Mike Renner of CBS Sports for a wide-ranging conversation on the 2026 NFL Draft. The discussion opens with Renner’s evaluation process before turning to the offensive line class, including how to handle tweener prospects and ideal landing spots. From there, the show highlights underrated players across quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end, including Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. Powered by the Fantasy Points Data Suite, the episode blends scouting philosophy, positional value, and draft projection. No matter what develops, we will always be YOUR FIRST READ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rookie Rewind | 2025 NFL Re-Draft (Full First Round)
🎧 You’re already listening—now JOIN THE FANTASY POINTS FAMILY! 🏈 💰 Use promo code FR26 for 10% OFF at checkout! ⬆️ 🚨 Check out the new FANTASY POINTS DYNASTY YOUTUBE! 🚨 Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino http://twitter.com/FantasyPts 👾 Join the FANTASY POINTS DISCORD! 👾 On this episode of NFL First Read, Brett Whitefield opens with a “We Listen, But We Don’t Judge” segment before he and Joe Marino rework the 2025 draft class from the ground up. The show runs through a full first-round redraft, revisiting all 32 selections and examining how team needs, player development, and new information would reshape the class today. Powered by the Fantasy Points Data Suite, the episode focuses on evaluation, hindsight, and how quickly draft perception can change. No matter what develops, we will always be YOUR FIRST READ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices