The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast

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.Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVaccaroGSTFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonHerFFBSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Greg (Buccaneers) on Twitter: @gregaumanFollow Nick (Lions) on Twitter: @nickbaumgardnerFollow Jon (Cowboys) on Twitter: @jonmachotaSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZzvBdpo0aOUSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beller and DVR try to weed through a rapidly-changing Week 15 main slate from a DFS perspective.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurFollow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJacksonSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2nl1tog2EeUSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVaccaroGSTFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonHerFFBSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Joe (Bills) on Twitter: @JoeBuscagliaFollow Matt (49ers) on Twitter: @mattbarrowsFollow Michael-Shawn (Seahawks) on Twitter: @MikeDugarSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/COQznjxLlvESubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurFollow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJacksonSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Qv1Uryy-psSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVaccaroGSTFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonHerFFBSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Jeff (Ravens) on Twitter: @jeffzrebiecFollow Jay (Bengals) on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATHFollow Arif (Vikings) on Twitter: @ArifHasanNFLSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gUFLSBojVKESubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurFollow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJacksonSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QrpviBaoRP0Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVaccaroGSTFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonHerFFBSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Matthew (Patriots) on Twitter: @MatthewFairburnFollow Jon (Cowboys) on Twitter: @jonmachotaSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UmBvXRdZl5cSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 49ersBeller and Vic doing the same on Steelers (+4.5) at BengalsAnd plenty more...Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurFollow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJacksonSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vel8ksvHPBUSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVaccaroGSTSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pmIu8FKkP_wSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurFollow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJacksonFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zcKvb_rBWT8Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVaccaroGSTFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonHerFFBSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Connor (Jets) on Twitter: @Connor_J_HughesFollow Mark (Steelers) on Twitter: @MarkKabolyFollow Daniel (Chargers) on Twitter: @danielrpopperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t4K2TSRhhI4Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurFollow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJacksonFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ZpFRh4DEUQSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVaccaroGSTFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonHerFFBSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Ben (Washington) on Twitter: @BenStandigFollow Kat (Saints) on Twitter: @Kat_TerrellFollow Vic (Raiders) on Twitter: @VicTafurSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oRJbGc0RVOUSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.