The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast

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.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.

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.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.

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

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?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.

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.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, 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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Zach (Eagles) on Twitter: @ZBermFollow Zak (Colts) on Twitter: @zkeeferSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N_1r6jMtSlQSubscribe 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 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?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 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?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 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.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.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WxWsNURFah4Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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.

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.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, 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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Matthew (Patriots) on Twitter: @MatthewFairburnFollow Jon (Cowboys) on Twitter: @jonmachotaFollow 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.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pGzkrer9SOASubscribe 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 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?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 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?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 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.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.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OJr_Ibnv-RISubscribe 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 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?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 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.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, 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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Nate (Chiefs) on Twitter: @ByNateTaylorFollow Jeff (Ravens) on Twitter: @jeffzrebiecFollow Josh (Falcons) on Twitter: @JoshTheAthleticSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonSubscribe 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 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?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 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.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 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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GmDgQg8xID0Subscribe 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 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.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.

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.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.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Zac (Browns) on Twitter: @AkronJacksonFollow Nick (Broncos) on Twitter: @NickKosmiderFollow 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.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tM0wozrzV-gSubscribe 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 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?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?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 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.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.

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

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.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.

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.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.

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.Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Kevin (Bears) on Twitter: @kfishbainFollow Dan (Giants) on Twitter: @DDuggan21Follow Joe (Panthers) on Twitter: @josephpersonSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Follow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow 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.

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.Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurFollow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJacksonFollow 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 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. Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSbXJ0rG20ISubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperWatch this episode on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SvWk4Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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. Follow Jourdan on Twitter: @JourdanRodrigueFollow Greg on Twitter: @gregaumanFollow John on Twitter: @johns_tailgateFollow 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.

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!’? Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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.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 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.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.