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Injuries were the main story of Week 2, but there were plenty of side plots that will roll on as we turn the calendar to Week 3. Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt dive into some of those—including Washington's offense, Nyehim Hines' usage, and old quarterbacks throwing the deep ball—on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.Rundown5:30 What's up with Mitch Trubisky?7:10 The Giants' (Unfortunate) New-Look Backfield11:43 How Does a Back Fix a Fumbling Problem?18:31 Dwayne Haskins and the Washington Offense23:39 Checking in on Antonio Gibson32:43 Nyheim Hines' Week 2 Usage35:52 The Cowboys' Decision to Go for Two38:51 Tampa Bay's Backfield40:05 Tom Brady's and Drew Brees' Arm Strength40:53 Curtis Samuel's Role Without Christian McCaffrey42:08 No Time to Fade Austin Hooper44:15 Buying Washington's Pass RushFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Emory on Twitter: @FBallGameplanGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The good news? The waiver wire is filled with intriguing players ahead of Week 3. The bad news? It's only because so many players suffered injuries in Week 2. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.Rundown1:16 Josh Allen is Taking Off5:02 Justin Herbert Makes a Successful Debut7:01 Another Curveball from Sean McVay in the Backfield11:13 Christian McCaffrey out 4-to-6 Weeks15:02 The Giants' Backfield Without Saquon Barkley17:58 Raheem Mostert Has a Sprained MCL20:04 Myles Gaskin Drawing Our Attention21:54 Ranking the Waiver Wire RBs28:43 Courtland Sutton Out for the Season32:07 Another Big Game for Robby Anderson34:28 Russell Gage Proving Himself Viable37:33 Time to Buy Corey Davis41:05 Sterling Shepard's Injury Opens the Door for Golden Tate44:04 Any Interest in Allen Lazard or Marquez Valdes-Scantling?49:04 Keelan Cole Shows up Again for the Jaguars52:39 Jordan Reed Delivers in George Kittle's Absence53:57 Time to Drop Rob Gronkowski55:15 Tight Ends to Stream in Week 356:36 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 358:25 Defenses to Stream in Week 3Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Falcons-Cowboys dominates the Week 2 DFS slate, but there is plenty of goodness to be found outside that game. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston help you find it...while also talking plenty about that likely scoring bonanza. Then, Beller and Vic Tafur highlight their five favorite picks against the spread among the 15 remaining Week 2 games.Rundown1:34 Games to Target in DFS Contests3:21 Dak Prescott Tops the QB List4:59 A Case for Kyler Murray6:42 Going Cheap at QB with Mitch Trubisky and Kirk Cousins8:27 Jonathan Taylor a DFS Free Space10:09 The RBs to Back if You Spend Big at the Position12:09 The Ronald Jones Argument13:41 Believing in Miles Sanders Right from the Jump16:35 Playing all the Falcons' and Cowboys' Receivers19:01 Emmanuel Sanders Climbs the Ranks20:46 Tampa Bay's Receivers with Chris Godwin (Concussion) Likely Out22:16 A Bounceback for Tyler Higbee24:06 Brandon Beats the Drum for Jared Cook25:21 Defense/Special Teams Plays29:52 Week 2 Picks Against the Spread32:03 Rams-Eagles33:15 Panthers-Buccaneers34:25 Broncos-Steelers36:10 Falcons-Cowboys37:55 49ers-Jets39:29 Bills-Dolphins41:13 Vikings-Colts42:36 Lions-Packers43:49 Giants-Bears45:45 Jaguars-Titans47:42 Washington-Cardinals49:51 Ravens-Texans50:58 Chiefs-Chargers53:06 Patriots-Seahawks54:41 Saints-Raiders57:23 Recapping our Picks, Plus a Look at SurvivorVic's Week 2 Picks ColumnFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nando, Jake and Moody had so much fun peering into the crystal ball last week that they decided to run it back for Week 2. Will Nyheim Hines or A.J. Green have more receptions? Will Adrian Peterson or James Robinson rack up more yards from scrimmage? Which former Iowa tight end will have more receiving yards this week: T.J. Hockenson or Noah Fant? Jake and Moody answer all those questions, and more. Plus, Nando wraps up the show with a screwball game of Would You Rather?Rundown3:18 Tiki Barber on Saquon Barkley7:35 Saquon Barkley vs. Jonathan Taylor8:31 More Receptions: Nyheim Hines or A.J. Green?13:03 More Total Yards: Adrian Peterson or James Robinson?16:24 Starting in a Superflex: Baker Mayfield or Melvin Gordon?19:50 More Passing Yards: Tom Brady or Joe Burrow?25:43 David Johnson Over/Under 88.5 Yards From Scrimmage27:20 Frank Gore Over/Under 10.5 Non-PPR Fantasy Points30:06 Washington's Leading Rusher in Week 2...32:56 More Receiving Yards: T.J. Hockenson or Noah Fant?34:35 More Receiving Yards: Tre'Quan Smith or Christian Kirk?37:04 Difficult Decisions, or Would You Rather?37:40 Start Frank Gore; Start Rex Burkhead; Congestion Issues?39:07 Start 120th Player at Flex; Start 30th QB; Not Enough Sugar?41:32 Start Three Jets; Start Three Patriots; No More Eggs?43:00 Lineup Locks on Wednesday with All Questionable Players; Lineup Made up Entirely of Rookies; Every Checkout Person Thinks You're 'Super Creepy'?45:24 No. 1 QB Accuracy, but Bad Everywhere Else; Discover a Formula to Perfectly Predict Kicker Performance; Every Fantasy Question Has a Follow-Up?Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Moody on Twitter: @EricNMoodyFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One week does not make a season, but it can alter our perception of players heading into Week 2. Is Drew Brees in trouble without Michael Thomas? Is J.K. Dobbins the lead back in Baltimore? Is Mike Williams the best fantasy receiver for the Chargers? Beller, Jake and Funston get into all that, while also offering up opinions on nearly 50 players for Week 2, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.Rundown1:51 The Game of the Week for Week 23:41 A Tepid Start for Tom Brady7:12 Drew Brees Without Michael Thomas9:15 Can Carson Wentz Rebound in Week 2?11:44 Quarterback Lightning Round, Featuring Jimmy Garoppolo, Gardnew Minshew and Cam Newton16:27 What Do You Need to See from the Browns on Thursday?20:07 Ronald Jones is Jake's RB22?!?22:05 Any Clarity on Buffalo's Backfield?24:00 Is J.K. Dobbins the Man in Baltimore's Backfield?27:06 The Week 1 RB Surprises Who Need to Be in Your Lineups This Week29:30 Running Back Lightning Round, Featuring Austin Ekeler, Benny Snell and D'Andre Swift34:59 Emmanuel Sanders is a Play, but We Have a Difference of Opinion on Tre'Quan Smith39:00 Enough Space for CeeDee Lamb to Get Going This Week?42:13 Trusting Marvin Jones Against the Packers?44:25 Implications of Week 1 Usage for Mike Williams, Diontae Johnson and Anthony Miller47:52 Wide Receiver Lightning Round, Featuring Jalen Reagor, Mike Evans and DeVante Parker52:31 Should T.J. Hockenson Be Locked Into Fantasy Lineups?54:07 Should Dallas Goedert Be Locked Into Fantasy Lineups?57:28 Should Noah Fant Be Locked Into Fantasy Lineups?59:15 Trust Level in Evan Engram61:20 Tight End Lightning Round, Featuring Tyler Higbee, Hayden Hurst and Logan ThomasFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt get together on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast to discuss what was real and wasn't from Week 1. Were Saquon Barkley's struggles an anomaly? How are we feeling about Tom Brady and the Buccaneers? Where do the Colts' and Browns' backfields go from here? Nando and Emory ask and answer all those questions, and more.Rundown1:33 A Résumé-Based Week 1 Victory Lap7:16 Saquon's Anomaly13:41 The Colts' Backfield Without Marlon Mack17:46 Is Jacksonville's Week 1 Performance for Real?26:07 Time to Panic about Baker Mayfield?30:55 Checking in on Nick Chubb, Mark Ingram and Nyheim Hines34:31 An Appropriate Spot to Overreact37:49 Tom Brady and the Buccaneers' Offense39:17 Ugh, Jets41:21 Auditing the New Head Coaches42:45 Still Buying Pat Shurmur and the Broncos45:12 The Ageless Adrian PetersonFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Emory on Twitter: @FBallGameplanGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NFL is back and it did not disappoint in Week 1. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston dive into the biggest Week 1 fantasy football stories on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Will Josh Jacobs and Jonathan Taylor retain major roles in the passing game? How big a problem is Joshua Kelley for Austin Ekeler? Is J.K. Dobbins already pushing Mark Ingram aside? The guys answer those questions, plus take a comprehensive look at the Week 2 waiver wire.Rundown3:04 Josh Jacobs', Jonathan Taylor's, and Austin Ekeler's Activity in the Passing Game7:44 J.K. Dobbins Pushing Mark Ingram Aside?12:24 Concerns for Austin Hooper?14:37 The Seahawks' Offense Delivers19:43 How Aggressive Should You Be on Joshua Kelley?21:53 Buying Malcolm Brown in a Big Way25:54 Is Nyheim Hines Lesser Austin Ekeler or Better James White?28:17 Adrian Peterson Keeps on Ticking30:00 Don't Fall for Peyton Barber31:34 Where Does Myles Gaskin Fall?34:14 Parris Campbell Looks the Part35:49 Russell Gage Goes Off in Week 137:33 Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling Deliver40:34 Week 1 Sammy Watkins Rides Again42:42 Robby Anderson Shines in Carolina Debut43:59 Ranking the Waiver Wire Receivers46:58 Is Dallas Goedert a TE1?49:21 Logan Thomas Puts Himself on the Radar51:15 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 252:37 Defenses to Stream in Week 2Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 1 is here, and the first full Sunday of NFL action can't arrive soon enough. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper get you ready for the DFS weekend ahead with their favorite plays at every position, and various lineup-building strategies. Then, Beller and Vic Tafur make their five favorite picks against the spread for the week. They also both give an upset special, and weigh in on survivor pools, where there aren't a lot of attractive picks in Week 1.Rundown2:38 The Latest on Injuries to Courtland Sutton, Kenny Golladay and Mike Evans6:34 Games to Target in DFS Contests8:55 Quarterbacks to Play in Week 111:09 A Bears Stack Led By Mitch Trubisky?14:41 The Difficulty of Working Christian McCaffrey Into Lineups16:59 Lots of Love for Josh Jacobs and Joe Mixon19:11 Targeting the Mid-Level Wide Receivers23:31 Paying the Premium for George Kittle?27:05 Trusting Washington's Defense Against the Eagles?31:16 Let's Make Some Picks Against the Spread32:05 Dolphins-Patriots33:58 Browns-Ravens35:59 Jets-Bills38:25 Raiders-Panthers40:02 Bears-Lions41:16 Colts-Jaguars42:59 Chargers-Bengals46:36 Cardinals-49ers49:10 Buccaneers-Saints51:43 Cowboys-Rams53:28 Steelers-Giants55:47 Picks Recap and Upset Specials58:32 Backing the Bills in Survivor PoolsVic's Picks ColumnFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nando Di Fino brings a crystal ball to this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, asking Jake Ciely and Eric Moody to peer into it and share what they see for Week 1. Will Dwayne Haskins throw for more than 275.5 yards? Can Tom Brady toss three touchdowns in his Buccaneers' debut? And who will lead the Lions in rushing? The guys share their thoughts on those questions, and a whole lot more.Rundown3:33 Dwayne Haskins Over/Under 275.5 Passing Yards6:43 Bryce Love Over/Under 45.5 Total Yards12:32 A.J. Green Over/Under 62.5 Receiving Yards13:52 Tom Brady Over/Under 2.5 Passing Touchdowns15:12 O.J. Howard Over/Under 23.5 Receiving Yards18:36 Who Leads Jacksonville in Rushing?20:40 Who Leads Detroit in Rushing?25:45 Who Leads Tampa Bay in Rushing?31:36 Who Leads New England in Rushing?34:00 CeeDee Over/Under 62.5 Receiving Yards?36:14 Melvin Gordon Over/Under 15.5 PPR Points?39:16 More Total Yards: Todd Gurley or Cam Akers?45:01 Week 1 Quick HitsFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Moody on Twitter: @EricNMoodyFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NFL is back, Week 1 is here, and it's time to rank some players. Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston and Michael Beller dive into the Week 1 fantasy football rankings on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Are you starting both Colts running backs? What are you doing with Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones? Is DeSean Jackson set for more Week 1 heroics? What's the game of the week? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.Rundown2:38 The Game of the Week5:43 The Mid-Tier QBs You're Trusting and Fading in Week 111:55 Victory Lap Off-the-Radar QB13:00 Is There a Regular Starter at QB Who Should Be Benched?15:10 Watch Darrel Williams Closely on Thursday Night16:40 If You Have a Colts RB, Are You Starting Him?19:33 Start Both Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay?21:28 What Do We Make of Titans-Broncos?23:36 Throwing Antonio Gibson Right Into the Fire?27:45 Stay Away from Tampa Bay's RBs29:08 Victory Lap Off-the-Radar RBs31:10 Regular Starting RBs Who Could Be on Your Bench35:38 DeSean Jackson Crushes Week 137:33 Odell Beckham and the Browns Draw a Tough Week 1 Matchup39:31 Sterling Shepard and the Giants' Receivers41:37 Riding with the Raiders' Receivers44:18 Victory Lap Off-the-Radar WRs46:07 Regular Starting WRs Who Could Be on Your Bench47:58 Trusting Rob Gronkowski Right out of the Gate?49:57 Sneaky Value in Eric Ebron54:00 Not Worried About Mike Gescki's Depth Chart Standing55:41 Victory Lap Off-the-Radar Tight Ends57:08 Regular Starting TEs Who Could Be on Your BenchFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High-stakes guru Chris Vaccaro joins Nando and Emory for a running-back-focused episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The trio discusses Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Darrel Williams, Devin Singletary and Zack Moss, Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones, Leonard Fournette vs. Adrian Peterson, Christian McCaffrey, Nyheim Hines, and more.Rundown3:17 Kansas City's Backfield Mix13:13 Can Zack Moss Outscore Devin Singletary?18:49 Will Leonard Fournette Make Ronald Jones Obsolete?26:50 Leonard Fournette vs. Adrian Peterson29:15 The Case for Olamide Zaccheaus in Atlanta34:06 Saquon Barkley over Christian McCaffrey?45:46 Nando Keeps Beating the Drum for Nyheim Hines50:42 Sleeping on Derek Carr?51:21 A Couple of Week 1 Upset PicksFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Emory on Twitter: @FBallGameplanFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVaccaroGSTGet 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're darn right we're throwing an exclamation point on this episode. It's the Week 1 waiver wire! Beller, Jake and Brandon break down all the players you should be chasing before the season begins, including James Robinson, Nyheim Hines, Bryan Edwards, Steven Sims, and many, many more.Rundown2:52 Time to Invest in James Robinson?7:48 Any Interest in Adrian Peterson?11:14 Malcolm Brown a Player to Watch13:11 Where's the Love for Nyheim Hines?16:39 Joshua Kelley in the Melvin Gordon Role?20:31 Go Get Bryan Edwards24:20 Go Get Steven Sims26:55 Allen Lazard Continues the No. 2 WR Parade31:24 Cordarrelle Patterson with Some Short-Term Value33:49 N'Keal Harry and New England's Need for Athleticism34:45 J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Parris Campbell and Miles Boykin40:22 James Washington's Opportunity to Be Mike Wallace43:31 Week 1 Hopes for Laviska Shenault44:18 Don't Overthink Randall Cobb46:23 Can This Be the Year for Robby Anderson?49:05 Week 1 Hopes for Brandon AiyukJake's Week 1 Waiver WireFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet a free 7-day trial to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the debut episode of the joint effort between The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast and The Athletic Football Show. Every Friday, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper will round up the fantasy news of the week and look ahead to Sunday with last-minute tips and DFS picks. After that, Beller and Vic Tafur will walk you through their favorite bets of the week. On the debut episode, Beller and DVR discuss Washington's backfield and the quarterback and tight end positions for fantasy, while Beller and Tafur highlight some of their favorite future bets for the 2020 season.Rundown1:35 Introducing the Friday Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast and Athletic Football Show Partnership2:33 Antonio Gibson's Stock on a Rocketship7:55 Quarterbacks We're Targeting at ADP13:29 Quarterbacks We're Avoiding at ADP17:39 Quarterbacks Outside the Top 15 We Think Can Finish in the Top 1022:25 Tight Ends We're Targeting at ADP25:35 Tight Ends We're Avoiding at ADP28:33 Tight Ends Outside the Top 15 We Think Can Finish in the Top 1033:22 Welcome to the Gambling Portion34:08 Super Bowl Futures Bets38:08 Our Favorite Division Winner Bets43:53 Win Totals!50:08 Make or Miss the Playoffs Wagers55:07 MVP Futures We're Backing60:16 Not Loving the Rookie of the Year OddsFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurGet a free 7-day trial to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Nando, Jake and Moody play a little game of Crazy, A Little Crazy, or Not Crazy. Nando makes declarative, predictive statements about the 2020 season, and Jake and Moody determine whether that statement is Crazy, A Little Crazy, or Not Crazy. Topics include...Dwayne Haskins is a Top-12 quarterback; Austin Hooper is a Top-5 Tight End; Henry Ruggs goes over 1,100 yards; and more!Rundown2:33 Dwayne Haskins is a Top-12 Quarterback6:22 Henry Ruggs Tops 1,100 Receiving Yards10:33 Cam Akers Gets 1,000 Total Yards14:04 Austin Ekeler Doesn't Surpass 2019 Totals22:01 Leonard Fournette Gets 1,000 Total Yards26:32 Austin Hooper Is a Top-Five Tight End29:46 Odell Beckham Is Picked in the First Two Rounds in 202133:05 No Jaguar Skill Player Tops 1,000 Yards36:30 Dion Lewis Has More Yards Than Jonathan Taylor41:16 Melvin Gordon Is a Top-10 Running Back45:57 Evan Engram Is a Top-Three Tight End50:05 Adrian Peterson Is a Top-20 Running BackFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Moody on Twitter: @EricNMoodyFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidGet a free 7-day trial to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beller, Jake and Brandon wrap up their division-by-division fantasy football breakdowns with the AFC South and NFC North. Is A.J. Brown the league's next great receiver? What's left in David Johnson's tank? Is Aaron Rodgers being disrespected? Does it matter who wins the Bears' QB competition? Do the Lions have one of the best offenses from a fantasy perspective? The guys answer all those questions—and a whole lot more.Rundown3:11 Welcome to the AFC South3:48 The Philip Rivers/Frank Reich Pairing6:33 T.Y. Hilton: Undervalued, Overvalued or Properly Valued?8:55 Any Other Colts Pass-Catcher to Target?10:21 Is A.J. Brown the NFL's Next Big WR Star?13:15 Ryan Tannehill's Tennessee Encore17:51 Life Without DeAndre Hopkins for Deshaun Watson21:34 When You Draft David Johnson, You're Telling Yourself...?25:22 An All You Can Eat Target Buffet for D.J. Chark27:37 The Late-Round Case For and Against Laviska Shenault31:08 AFC South Lightning Round39:58 Welcome to the NFC North40:28 Any Fantasy Intrigue in Minnesota?43:07 Jake Makes the Case for Dalvin Cook over Ezekiel Elliott45:07 Is Aaron Rodgers Being Disrespected?48:52 Beller and Jake Disagree on Aaron Jones54:26 Does Mitch Trubisky vs. Nick Foles Matter?56:44 How to Treat the Bears' Backfield after David Montgomery's Groin Injury60:59 Everyone Loves Matthew Stafford64:59 Get the Icing, Not the Cake66:51 The D'Andre Swift/Kerryon Johnson Backfield68:17 NFC North Lightning RoundFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet a free 7-day trial to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nando and Emory play some games on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Who's the pass-catcher to roster in Miami? Does A.J. Green or Will Fuller have a better shot at 1,000 yards? Are the Bears or Lions a better bet to make the playoffs? And can Emory match each Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle to its weapon and color scheme? Answers to all those questions, plus a deep dive on Leonard Fournette and the new-look Jacksonville backfield.Rundown3:50 Why Did the Jaguars Waive Leonard Fournette?9:09 Possible Landing Spots for Fournette11:28 The Obligatory Dwayne Haskins Tangent17:11 Who Takes Over in Jacksonville?22:46 Who Leads Miami in Receiving Yards?25:54 A.J. Green 1,000 Yards, Will Fuller 1,000 Yards, or Mohamed Sanu Eight Touchdowns?30:18 Jaguars Over 4.5 Wins, Bears Win the NFC North, Bears Make Playoffs, or Lions Make Playoffs?36:56 Can Emory Match the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Their Weapons and Color Scheme?39:15 Rookie Hype for Cam Akers, Jerry Jeudy and Van Jefferson42:39 Emory is Buying the BroncosFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Emory on Twitter: @FBallGameplanGet 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Jaguars interrupted everyone's Monday morning, most notably Leonard Fournette's, when they surprisingly released the running back. Beller, Jake and Brandon start this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast there, discussing where the Jaguars and Fournette go from here. Then, they move on to their previously scheduled program, breaking down the AFC West and NFC East.Rundown1:25 The Fallout of Leonard Fournette's Release10:30 Welcome to the AFC West11:20 Where Are You Drafting Clyde Edwards-Helaire?15:28 Targeting Any of the Non-Star Chiefs?18:33 Tyrod Taylor's Offense in Los Angeles20:09 A Difference of Opinion on Keenan Allen21:36 Is Tyrod a Significant Downgrade for Austin Ekeler?24:30 Can We Trust Drew Lock to be the Key in Denver?27:21 Making Sense of the Melvin Gordon/Phillip Lindsay ADPs30:22 Can Josh Jacobs Catch More Passes This Season?34:44 AFC West Lightning Round39:09 Welcome to the NFC East39:36 The Move to Mike McCarthy from Jason Garrett in Dallas42:29 When is the Right Time to Draft Dak Prescott?45:24 Carson Wentz and the Eagles' Injury Issues48:21 Is Zach Ertz Undervalued?52:08 Jason Garrett's Influence on the Giants56:09 Daniel Jones in Year Two58:47 The Obligatory Antonio Gibson Discussion62:29 Buying Another Big Year from Terry McLaurin65:57 NFC East Lightning RoundFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet a free 7-day trial to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nando Di Fino and Eric Moody put on their fantasy football auction caps on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Every auction is its own unique experience, but knowing average values can help from the foundation of your strategy. Nando and Eric dove into average values, debating combinations of players who add up to the same total. Would you rather have Davante Adams and Calvin Ridley, or Mike Evans and Kenny Golladay, two pairs that run, on average, $62? That's where our conversation goes on this episode.Rundown2:23 Introducing Average Auction Values3:58 Davante Adams and Calvin Ridley vs. Mike Evans and Kenny Golladay10:16 Contingency Planning in Auctions14:28 Christian McCaffrey and Le'Veon Bell vs. Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon17:22 Lamar Jackson and Marquise Brown vs. Tom Brady and Mike Evans26:10 Mark Ingram vs. Cam Akers30:28 Pick Three: Jordan Howard, Henry Ruggs, Jerry Jeudy, Marlon Mack, Mecole Hardman38:34 Jerick McKinnon vs. Antonio Brown42:30 Recent Risers in Average Auction Value49:46 Why is Darren Waller Falling?Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Eric on Twitter: @EricNMoodyGet 40% off the first year of your subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beller, Jake and Brandon continue their division-by-division breakdown through a fantasy football lens, turning their attention to two of the richest divisions in the league on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The AFC North and NFC South contribute 29 of the top-100 players by ADP, including 16 of the top 50. The guys discuss the key fantasy storylines from these eight teams in depth.Rundown1:18 Welcome to the AFC North2:02 Lamar Jackson's Encore7:16 Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins10:49 Can Juju Be a Legit No. 1?15:28 Diontae Johnson and James Washington18:08 Can 2020 Be for the Browns What 2019 Was Supposed to Be?21:23 The Nick Chubb/Kareem Hunt Pairing25:50 Joe Burrow in His Rookie Year29:11 A.J. Green vs. Tyler Boyd30:32 AFC North Lightning Round35:56 Hello, NFC South36:25 Can Emmanuel Sanders Turn his WR2 Standing in New Orleans into Fantasy Gold?39:53 Alvin Kamara "Bounceback"46:31 Tom Brady, Bruce Arians, and the Buccaneers' Passing Attack50:10 The Unpredictable Tampa Bay Backfield52:54 Todd Gurley's Volume55:56 Buying Hayden Hurst56:59 The Teaming up of Teddy Bridgewater, Matt Rhule and Joe Brady59:15 Valuing the Panthers' Receivers60:35 NFC South Lightning RoundFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was no shortage of head coach and offensive coordinator movement this offseason, and the affects of those changes are always felt in the fantasy football world. Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt take a look at the new regimes for the Cowboys, Giants, Jaguars and Panthers, and what they could mean for the fantasy bottom lines for the players on those teams, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.Rundown3:26 Topics for Today's Show5:45 Anything to Glean from Training Camp?10:36 The Mike McCarthy/Kellen Moore Pairing in Dallas17:33 Joe Judge and Jason Garrett in New York26:03 Jay Gruden's Philosophy in Jacksonville33:34 Matt Rhule, Joe Brady and a New Era in Carolina40:01 Tom Brady vs. Cam Newton Props42:58 Emory Drops a Deep Sleeper48:29 Who's Back in the NFL First: Antonio Brown or Dez Bryant?Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Emory on Twitter: @FBallGameplanGet 40% off your first-year subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston have just four more opportunities to get into your ears before Week 1 arrives. What better way to use those opportunities than by breaking down all eight divisions from a fantasy perspective? They kick that off on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, taking deep dives into the AFC East and NFC West. Does Cam Newton still got it? How much fun is Arizona's offense? Is Le'Veon Bell a sneaky bargain? Who's the better fantasy receiver in Seattle? The guys answer all those questions, and a whole lot more.Rundown2:02 Is the AFC East the Worst Division in Football?5:08 The Devin Singletary/Zack Moss Pairing9:07 What Does a Step Forward for Josh Allen Look Like?12:04 Can Cam Newton Still Be a QB1?15:42 Buying Damien Harris?19:01 Ryan Fitzpatrick and Tua Tagovailoa21:21 Jordan Howard and Matt Breida24:30 The Tricky Case of Le'Veon Bell28:29 Any Belief in Breshad Perriman or Denzel Mims?29:59 AFC East Lightning Round!33:51 Hello, NFC West35:12 Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk40:03 Raheem Mostert and Shanahanigans44:05 Will the Seahawks Let Russ Cook?49:38 Tyler Lockett vs. D.K. Metcalf52:21 The Door is Open for Cam Akers56:36 Is Jared Goff Quietly Undervalued?60:02 Is Kenyan Drake a Top-15 Pick?63:45 Any Concern with DeAndre Hopkins Joining a New Team?65:36 No Margin for Error with Kyler Murray69:18 NFC West Lightning RoundFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet a free 7-day trial to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nando Di Fino and Eric Moody choose their own adventure in the early rounds of a draft filled with several unusual twists and turns. Enjoy!Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Eric on Twitter: @EricNMoodyGet 40% off the first year of your subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An ever-deepening wide receiver pool is a fact of life in the fantasy football world. With winning options at every price point, there is no shortage of ways to successfully attack the position. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston take a wide-ranging look at wide receiver on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.Rundown2:08 Wide Receiver is Deeeeeeeep6:57 Any Scenario Where You'd Go WR-WR to Start a Draft?10:59 How Does WR Depth Influence Overall Team-Building Strategy?14:34 Quick RB Aside: When Did D'Andre Swift's Stock Start Exploding?18:08 I Like This Receiver, But...24:21 Stacking Tampa Bay or Atlanta Receivers32:00 Properly Valued Receivers We're Targeting Aggressively36:33 An Extended Conversation on Tyler Lockett41:38 Draft Him, Not Him42:26 Tyreek Hill/Marquise Brown43:32 Amari Cooper/Many Receivers (Jake, Obviously)45:51 Robert Woods/Tyler Boyd48:07 John Brown/Mike Williams, with an Extended Conversation on Mike Williams50:59 Breaking News on Miles SandersFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet 40% off the first year of your subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nando and Emory discuss the Chiefs’ backfield — Can Clyde Edwards-Helaire be a bust? — the Jets’ wide receivers, Austin Ekeler’s expected usage, and more.Rundown6:03 Fitting Into Anthony Lynn’s System8:49 Elijah McGuire: Deep Sleeper in KC?12:00 Can Clyde Edwards-Helaire Be a Bust?17:08 What Are You Looking For Without Preseason Games?21:48 Tajae Sharpe’s Opportunity in Minnesota26:06 Sorting Out the Jets’ Wide Receivers39:39 Can Bryce Love Be a Viable NFL Starting Running Back?44:17 Will Austin Ekeler Continue to Get Goal-Line Carries?48:34 Julio Jones vs. Chris Godwin as a KeeperFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Emory on Twitter: @FBallGamePlanGet 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beller, Jake and Brandon wrap up their run through overvalued and undervalued players at every position with a look at tight ends on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Jake still hates Jared Cook. Brandon makes the argument against Tyler Higbee. Is Beller an idiot when it comes to Austin Hooper? Should fantasy owners just pass on the back end of the projected TE1 class in general? The guys get into all those questions, offer up some of their favorite values, and get into the weeds with deep targets.Rundown3:42 The Greatest Fantasy Football Rivalry: Jake vs. Jared Cook7:15 The Tyler Higbee Discussion12:13 Why Beller is Avoiding Evan Engram15:02 Expectations for Rob Gronkowski's Return21:08 Jake and Beller Differ on Austin Hooper25:44 Brandon Makes the Case for Jonnu Smith and Stumbles into a Sidebet with Jake30:40 Jake's Triple H Tight End Trio: Hooper, Hurst and Hockenson34:54 Mike Gesicki on the Rise37:33 Recency Bias and Chris Herndon40:49 The Best-Case Scenario for Will Dissly44:20 Ian Thomas Takes Over in Carolina46:53 Can Jace Sternberger Make Tight End Matter in Green Bay?Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet 40% off the first year of your subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nando and Eric discuss the ‘Zero WR’ or ‘Robust RB’ strategy, Stefon Diggs’ value in Buffalo, the possibility of an A.J. Green bounce back, and more.Rundown4:30 Dissecting ‘Zero WR’ (Robust RB) As a Strategy13:22 Dede Westbrook: Post-Hype Sleeper?16:02 The Case for Stefon Diggs19:55 Buying Growth From Josh Allen?26:45 Is This a ‘Prove It’ Year for OBJ?31:47 Optimal RB Roster Foundations for ‘Zero WR’38:27 Value WR Target: A.J. Green42:29 A Five Running Back Base?46:40 Curtis Samuel & Mohamed SanuFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Eric on Twitter: @EricNMoodyGet 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wide receiver position is as deep as ever, but some of the same issues that plague drafters year after year still pervade the position. Namely, the fantasy community is too high on some guys, and too low on others. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston dive into both groups, and don't necessarily agree on every single receiver, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.Rundown1:51 Overvalued and Undervalued Receivers3:17 Amari Cooper Kicks off Our Discussion on Overvalued WRs7:21 Is Cooper Kupp Going Too Early?13:45 Jake and Brandon Think Beller is Crazy, re: Courtland Sutton18:07 Josh Allen's Effect on Stefon Diggs20:50 Deebo Samuel's Foot Injury Complicates His Draft Status22:27 Why is Will Fuller Being Drafted Ahead of Brandin Cooks?29:53 Is Juju Smith-Schuster the Most Clearly Undervalued WR?33:48 Where's the Love for D.J. Chark?37:00 Henry Ruggs and the (Seemingly) Obvious Value in No. 1 WRs43:22 Robert Woods and Positive TD Regression44:39 The Perennially Undervalued Jarvis Landry45:50 Buying Miami's Offense47:47 Trusting Aaron Rodgers and, By Extension, Allen LazardFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet 40% off the first year of your subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nando and Emory discuss the possibility of Mecole Hardman becoming more than a deep threat in the Chiefs’ offense, big changes taking place in Miami, the impact of the pandemic on the 2021 draft class, and more.Rundown6:42 Mecole Hardman: More Than a Deep Threat?11:09 Chase Edmonds: A Nando Guy & An Emory Guy20:15 Jordan Howard and Analysts & Fanalysts24:47 Is Pass-Catching a Learned Skill for Running Backs?31:49 How Much Will Tua Play in Year 1?37:03 Intrigued by Jason Garrett with Giants’ Offense?40:41 Will There Be Harmony in Saints’ Locker Room?46:52 Impact of Pandemic on 2020 & 2021 Draft Classes56:55 Nyheim Hines’ Role in the Colts’ BackfieldFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Emory on Twitter: @FBallGamePlanGet 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're approaching the beginning of the heart of draft season, and we've covered snake draft and auction strategy on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. On this episode, we add SuperFlex league strategy to our plate. Michael Beller and Jake Ciely get into the intricacies of SuperFlex drafts, namely how your approach at the quarterback position must change. The guys also discuss Washington's backfield after the release of Derrius Guice.FLEX Leagues SuperFlex One Draft BoardFLEX Leagues SuperFlex Deux Draft BoardRundown1:07 Revisiting Washington's Backfield Without Derrius Guice3:18 Some Love for Bryce4:29 Putting a Draft-Day Price Tag on Adrian Peterson, Antonio Gibson and Love12:00 The top of the Quarterback Position in SuperFlex Leagues16:10 When to Dive in on the Position's Third Tier (Josh Allen, Matt Ryan, etc.)20:06 The Viability of Starting Your SuperFlex Draft with Two QBs26:36 The Danger of Waiting on QBs30:19 Targeting Two Top-16 Quarterbacks34:54 Picking Quarterbacks on the Turn40:15 The Necessity of a QB3 in SuperFlex LeaguesFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidGet 40% off the first year of your subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nando Di Fino and Eric Moody begin to build a better sleeper in fantasy football in their first episode of 2020. They discuss David Montgomery, Terry McLaurin, Henry Ruggs, their level of concern about rookies this year, and more!Rundown2:53 Get to Know Eric Moody6:24 Buying In For a David Montgomery Breakout?12:36 Is Terry McLaurin Underrated?14:50 Explaining True Catch Rate & Cushion22:00 The Case for Henry Ruggs in Year 128:01 College Dominator Scores32:57 Concerns About Rookies in 2020? 40:38 Using Stats to Fit Narrative46:10 Do You Believe in the Matt Nagy Offense?Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Eric on Twitter: @EricNMoodyGet 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: http://theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beller, Jake and Brandon are still on FLEX Leagues duty, taking a look at Jake's performance in the 12-team auction. Early buys of Michael Thomas and Travis Kelce sent Jake off his pregame plan, which leads to a discussion on auction best practices. Where's the love for Chris Carson? Should we be afraid of Tyrod Taylor, as it relates to Keenan Allen? Is there any sense in paying up for the elite quarterbacks? The guys get into all that, and a whole lot more.FLEX auction boardRundown2:37 Michael Thomas at $484:16 Pre-Determined Auction Values as a 'Speed Limit'6:28 Where's the Love for Chris Carson10:00 Travis Kelce at $2611:56 Why You Should Track Prices and Think Like a Snake Drafter During the Auction15:44 The Danger of Being at the End of a Tier, Through the Lens of a $29 D.K. Metcalf18:23 The Virtues of a Balanced Team Build23:53 Can You Justify Paying for an Elite QB?27:27 The Utility of $2 Bids29:56 Kenny Golladay and the Third Tier of WRs34:21 Stars and Scrubs Lite Builds37:49 Jake and Brandon Butt Heads over Keenan Allen43:43 Non-Jake Teams We LikeFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet 40% off the first year of your subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt kick off their first episode together in 2020 and discuss an overlooked rookie in Las Vegas, a deeper sleeper in New Orleans, and why Emory is all-in for a Dwayne Haskins breakout this season.Rundown1:05 Reintroducing Emory Hunt10:11 An Argument for Lynn Bowden in Las Vegas15:56 Searching for Sleepers in New Orleans21:02 Unique Considerations for 202024:52 Love for Bryce Love29:09 Breakout Time for Dwayne Haskins?37:29 Any Concerns About Haskins' Supporting Cast?43:40 Seeing Positives: 'Starters in Waiting' Instead of 'Backups'Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Emory on Twitter: @FBallGameplanGet 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. It's all the fantasy football podcasts you've come to know and love at The Athletic, under the same umbrella. On our first episode, Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston look back at Brandon's participation in this weekend's FLEX Leagues snake draft, using that to discuss the following topics: Is the Clyde Edwards-Helaire hype out of control? Is Mark Ingram's this year's biggest bargain? What's the deal with Devin Singletary's ADP? T.J. Hockenson or Mike Gesicki? Who's the best target in the second quarterback tier? And a whole lot more!FLEX snake draft resultsRundown2:33 Jake's Suite of FLEX Leagues Drafts and Auctions3:43 Brandon Goes Julio over CEH; Is the CEH Hype Out of Control?7:02 Get Ready to Pay up for Workhorse RBs10:17 Buying an Odell Beckham Bounceback13:29 What Do We Make of Raheem Mostert?18:36 Not Enough Love for Mark Ingram; Too Much Love for Devin Singletary24:07 Matthew Stafford vs. Tom Brady26:11 Daniel Jones is This Year's Jameis Winston28:45 T.J. Hockenson vs. Mike Gesicki33:53 When to Pull the Trigger on Mahomes and Lamar37:07 Pricing the Tier-Two Quarterbacks40:50 Values and Reaches42:42 Breaking Down the Colts' BackfieldFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet 40% off the first year of your subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:13 Unique 2020 Fantasy League Adjustments8:04 Opt-Outs; Changes in Green Bay WR Corps Without Funchess?11:40 James Conner Is Playing in 202015:50 Alshon Jeffery to PUP List22:31 Tua Without Limitations & Miami’s ‘Open’ QB Competition28:05 Elway Tempering Expectations for Denver’s Offense?32:56 Dalvin Cook vs. Alvin Kamara as No. 4 RB39:17 Jake’s Case Against Tight End Premium Scoring48:28 Thank You Brad!Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brad on Twitter: @BradZieglerGet 30% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/thethrowback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:06 The Effects of a Canceled Preseason4:04 Outsize Impact on the Giants and Panthers11:00 Sean McVay and "That RB Committee Thing"14:48 Is T.Y. Hilton Undervalued?17:55 What's Going on in Houston?21:29 How Many QBs Go Before Deshaun Watson?23:56 Jake Illustrates Why Everyone Should Play Superflex27:09 RB ADP: Who's Too High?37:37 Who's Too Low?43:25 Interesting HandcuffsFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brad on Twitter: @BradZieglerGet 40% off a subscription: theathletic.com/thethrowback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:02 Brad's Increasing Twitter Influence6:25 Raheem Mostert's Situation in San Francisco11:37 Kelvin Harmon Tears ACL; WR Depth in Washington16:12 Scott Fish Bowl Takeaways; Corey Davis & Devin Funchess26:25 Jalen Reagor & Eagles Wide Receivers30:39 Empty Stadiums & Fake Crowd Noise36:16 Highest Bust Potential Among Top-12 Quarterbacks41:58 Most Upside Outside Top-12 QuarterbacksFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brad on Twitter: @BradZieglerGet 30% off a subscription: theathletic.com/thethrowback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:24 SFBX Details & Fantasy Cares5:24 How Big Did Scott Expect This To Become?6:30 This Year's Unique Scoring System9:12 Strategy For a League This Size13:11 The Difficulty of Predicting Runs & Reading the Room18:45 Adjusting Wide Receivers in SFBX22:38 Mahomes' New Megadeal26:20 Impact on Other KC Players in Dynasty Leagues33:12 A Big Jump Coming From Damien Williams?40:28 David Njoku Headed Out of Cleveland?44:09 Antonio Brown & The Seahawks?Follow Scott on Twitter: @ScottFish24Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brad on Twitter: @BradZiegler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:06 Will We See Opt-Outs From NFL Players?7:18 Cam Newton Signs with the Patriots11:32 Concerns About New England's Offensive Weapons18:17 QB Toss-Ups; Ranking Cam22:34 Jordan Howard's Goal-Line Role in Miami28:04 Hollywood Brown Entering Year 234:38 In or Out on Evan Engram?36:30 The New BengalsFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brad on Twitter: @BradZieglerGet 30% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/thethrowback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:55 Deebo Samuel's Foot Injury7:41 Will Jalen Hurd's Opportunity Make Him a Top-25 WR?14:39 A Not Bold Prediction For Jalen Reagor19:05 Dak Prescott Signs Franchise Tender26:18 Teddy Bridgewater as a Top-10 QB?32:52 Will Phillip Lindsay Outscore Melvin Gordon?36:04 Derrick Henry's Chances for 20+ Rushing TDs38:45 Adam Thielen as a Top-5 WR?Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brad on Twitter: @BradZiegler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:08 Early Pushback From Brad on Jake's Rankings7:17 Top WR in Seattle: Tyler Lockett vs. D.K. Metcalf11:25 Terry McLaurin Helium15:04 Are People Forgetting About Preston Williams?18:24 Concerns About Cooper Kupp22:51 The Rams' Crowded Backfield25:35 Joshua Kelley vs. Justin Jackson32:26 Impact of Brandon Brooks' Injury on the Philly Running Game36:31 Year 2 Expectations for David MontgomeryFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brad on Twitter: @BradZiegler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rundown1:23 We Still Love Chris Meaney2:55 Buying Todd Gurley in Redraft Leagues?7:08 Gardner Minshew's Impact Leonard Fournette's Role11:47 Is Hayden Hurst a Top-10 Tight End?18:44 Making Sense of the Patriots25:50 Is Philip Rivers an Upgrade in Indy?31:12 Can Jack Doyle Recapture His 2017 Form?35:44 Expectations for Raheem Mostert41:58 Why Is Chris Carson at RB20?Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brad on Twitter: @BradZiegler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:10 MLB rants!24:30 Breakout wide receivers: Terry McLaurin32:50 Will Antonio Gibson have any redraft value this season?37:00 DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery & Jalen Reagor40:00 In or out on Miles Sanders?43:40 First six rounds of the NFFC Online Championship Draft: Reaches, steals and strategy52:00 Does Devonta Freeman have anything left?56:25 Carlos Hyde joins the Seahawks; Does this hurt or help Chris Carson?60:00 Dynasty RB's: Dobbins vs CEH, Taylor & Swift1:05:00 The Rams have "three really good running backs"1:10:00 Nick Foles vs. Mitch Trubisky1:11:00 Get in on Parris Campbell now!Follow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Chris on Twitter @chrismeaneyFollow Brad on Twitter @BradZieglerTheAthletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:00 NFL schedule release; How much stock can you put in the strength of schedule?8:25 Games we have circled on our calendars14:30 Week 1 lines18:50 MLB proposal to the MLBPA; Is this a glimpse into what the NFL could face?31:56 Joe Judge plans to run Jason Garrett's Cowboys offense with the Giants35:30 Colts call Marlon Mack, Jonathan Taylor a "1-1 punch" - Buy or Sell?44:15 Jake loves this rookie class! How many rookies are too many?48:10 Derrius Guice, Phillip Lindsay & Melvin Gordon53:05 Frank Gore signs with the Jets; Carlos Hyde potentially with the Eagles; Le'Veon Bell & Miles Sanders59:35 Someone Brad won't draft in best ball1:01:40 Will Fuller compared to other wideouts drafted in the 6th, 7th and 8th roundFollow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Chris on Twitter @chrismeaneyFollow Brad on Twitter @BradZieglerTheAthletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:30 The Athletic Mock Draft5:30 Antonio Gibson, Lynn Bowden & Bryan Edwards14:45 The best case scenario for Devin Duvernay18:00 Antonio Gandy-Golden's ideal landing spot; Is it time to buy Washington's offense?27:15 Ronald Jones' timeline leading up to Tampa Bay selecting Ke’Shawn Vaughn; Is Jones' job safe and what's Vaughn's ceiling with Tom Brady?33:00 Zack Moss vs. Devin Singletary38:40 Darrynton Evans, Anthony McFarland & La'Mical Perine43:45 Is Joshua Kelley getting disrespected? Austin Ekeler's ranking heading into 202048:20 Tyler Johnson & Isaiah Coulter53:15 Eno Benjamin's fall to the seventh roundFollow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Chris on Twitter @chrismeaneyFollow Brad on Twitter @BradZieglerTheAthletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7:00 Does Tee Higgins have any redraft appeal?9:20 The Colts add Michael Pittman & Jonathan Taylor14:30 The WR position is as deep this season as ever16:30 Is Clyde Edwards-Helaire still pick 1.01 in dynasty leagues?20:00 Can Laviska Shenault be the No. 2 in Jacksonville this season?23:20 Drew Lock has no excuses; Noah Fant & Courtland Sutton's value28:30 Chase Claypool, Van Jefferson & Denzel Mims33:55 James Conner vs. Anthony McFarland35:30 DeAndre Swift vs. Kerryon Johnson40:00 Cam Akers, J.K. Dobbins & A.J. Dillon; Darrell Henderson, Mark Ingram and Aaron Jones; Dynatsy strategy48:45 The Eagles shock the world by taking Jalen Hurts in the second round; Meaney tries to defend it...58:25 Chicago lands another tight end in Cole Kmet1:01:30 The Saints really like Adam Trautman; Future outlookFollow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Chris on Twitter @chrismeaneyFollow Brad on Twitter @BradZieglerTheAthletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:50 Clyde Edwards-Helaire's outlook with the Kansas City Chiefs11:00 Where does CEH rank among running backs in 2020 redraft leagues?15:00 Projected touches for Edwards-Helaire16:40 CEH's value in a dynasty league; 1.01? What's the asking price?21:00 Can Henry Ruggs be a fringe WR1 or will he be too boom or bust in 2020? What does the addition do for Josh Jacobs?31:15 Jalen Reagor vs. Justin Jefferson; Redraft value38:30 How much does Jerry Jeudy's stock depend on Drew Lock?43:30 Shocker: CeeDee Lamb to the Cowboys; What does it do for everyone in their offense?49:00 Can we get excited about Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco?52:45 How upset is Aaron Rodgers today with the Jordan Love pick?59:30 Miami big day 1 winners; Over/Under 8.5 games started from Tua Tagovailoa in 20201:04:20 Justin Herbert vs. Tyrod Taylor; Chargers' weapons1:09:00 Looking ahead to rounds 2 and 3Follow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Chris on Twitter @chrismeaneyFollow Brad on Twitter @BradZieglerTheAthletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4:00 Rob Gronkowski's value in Tampa Bay; Where does he rank among tight ends?11:00 What does the Gronk trade do for Mike Evans and Chris Godwin?12:00 Will Gronk be worth a middle-round pick?13:45 Dynasty leagues; Should you be allowed to draft Gronkowski in a current slow draft or should he be placed in the rookie draft?21:00 Are Buccaneers legit Super Bowl contenders? What do they need?30:20 Ideal landing spots for O.J. Howard35:13 RB & WR rookie sleepers56:00 NFL draft propsFollow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Chris on Twitter @chrismeaneyFollow Brad on Twitter @BradZiegler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5:50 How fantasy relevant will Joe Burrow be in year 1?15:30 Does Tua Tagovailoa have a higher ceiling than Burrow and should we have concerns about his hip?22:00 Should Justin Herbert be the second QB taken off the draft board or is he being overrated?28:10 Plenty of love for Jalen Hurts35:45 Jordan Love's downfall40:25 Can Jake Fromm be a starting QB in the NFL?45:25 Jacob Eason, Jake Luton & Anthony Gordon49:00 Tight End class: Will any get drafted in the first three rounds and will any have fantasy appeal in redraft leagues?Follow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Chris on Twitter @chrismeaneyFollow Brad on Twitter @BradZieglerCheck out theathletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:20 Virtual NFL draft: A how-to-draft-from-home guide for NFL GM's7:30 Highest ceiling and No. 1 WR in a rookie draft: CeeDee Lamb or Jerry Jeudy? Does Henry Ruggs belong in Tier 1?23:30 Over/Under 5.5 WR's taken in the first round; Who should be the fourth wideout taken off the board?25:30 Brad's love for Bryan Edwards, the sudden rise of Chase Claypool and potential change to TE34:30 Justin Jefferson's outlook39:00 How much of a concern is K.J. Hamler's size?42:10 NFL comp for Tee Higgins46:30 Potential concerns in Jalen Reagor's game and why Brad isn't worried about them51:00 Will Brandon Aiyuk have any redraft appeal?55:10 Michael Pittman & Laviska Shenault1:01:30 Does Antonio Gandy-Golden have any dynasty appeal?Follow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Chris on Twitter @chrismeaneyFollow Brad on Twitter @BradZieglerCheck out theathletic.com/free90days https://theathletic.com/1709517/2020/03/31/2020-nfl-draft-rankings-top-88-players-for-fantasy-football/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6:30 D'Andre Swift: Does it matter which team he lands on?11:30 Jonathan Taylor: Dynasty value16:30 J.K Dobbins: Could Dobbins be the best rookie RB in fantasy in 2020?22:10 Cam Akers: Does he belong in tier 1?27:50 Clyde Edwards-Helaire; Is size a concern?34:00 A.J. Dillon: Player comp36:30 Zack Moss: Does Moss have RB1 potential?41:00 Anthony McFarland: Is his landing spot crucial for his fantasy value?43:30 Eno Benjamin: Can he be more than a third-down back / special teams player?46:50 Binge watchingFollow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Chris on Twitter @chrismeaneyFollow Brad on Twitter @BradZieglerCheck out theathletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.