The Gridiron Drive

On today's episode we're talking IDP - or Individual Defensive Players for those who may be unaware! I'm a beginner myself when it comes to IDP, so we brought on Alex the FANTASY FOOTBALL HUSTLER to break down all things IDP and how people like myself can get acclimated with the format, what they should look out for, and what the best settings to use are. Video on IDP 123 Scoring: https://t.co/L2yA1M7sQA Support The Fantasy Football Hustler: www.420crew.org Next week's episode of the show is EPISODE 100! And I sincerely appreciate everyone who's supported the show along the way.

On this episode of The Dynasty Drive I'm joined by JAY STEIN (@_JasonStein) who has been working on an incredible written series with Dynasty Nerds titled The Intelligent Fantasy Football Investor. Jay walks us through how he's developed a process of his own and in turn applied his investment background in fantasy football terms to help YOU win more championships. Make sure to follow Jay on twitter, and read through the series at Dynasty Nerds - you're not going to want to miss it!

On today's episode of The Dynasty Drive we have a conversation with KEN FLOTT (@kenflott) where he breaks down things he's learning in his professional career and how those principles apply to the fantasy football world. Ken has an article dropping regarding this very same topic with Fantasy Football For the People, so make sure to drop Ken a follow on Twitter @kenflott so you do not miss it! Really interesting stuff all around and a very insightful conversation. Make sure you're subscribed to this podcast feed because we have plenty of awesome conversations set to come your way over the remainder of the summer!

Summer's here and with minicamps in full swing and training camp approaching at breakneck pace, now is the perfect time to check in on some current ADP trends! I checked in on DLF's most recent Superflex startup ADP and gave some thoughts on who I thought were potential values, or going higher than the should be. We kicked things off by talking QBs and worked our way through each position group, wrapping up with the tight ends. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast feed as there is plenty of great content set to come your way over the remainder of summer!

On today's episode of the podcast I am talking through an upcoming article I have with FantasyPros on MUST-HAVE RBs. We kick things off by discussing second year RB Travis Etienne and why he could be in store for a huge 2022 season, and follow things up by discussing Tony Pollard, Rhamondre Stevenson, AJ Dillon, Aaron Jones and Rachaad White. There will be no episode of the podcast next week, as I'll be on a much needed vacation! Podcast episodes will resume MONDAY 6/20/22. Thank you all for listening!

Getting into a new fantasy football format can be intimidating! We all remember what it was like to play in a dynasty league for the first time.....unless you haven't taken the leap yet! On today's episode I've got 10 dynasty based tips for beginners in the dynasty space. What are the things you should be conscious of as you approach your first startup draft? How can you get a leg up in trades? Let's go! Head over to Patreon.com/theffeducator to gain access to PREMIUM Rookie Big Board content for as low as $3/mo!

The 2022 NFL Draft might be behind us, but it's never too early to start looking ahead to next year! On today's episode of The Dynasty Drive we're talking the 2023 rookie class, and what a star studded group it looks set to be. We kick things off by talking about another loaded wide receiver group headlined by Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kayshon Boutte before moving on to a loaded running back group featuring Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs and more. The 2023 class looks set to feature elite talent at multiple positions combined with great depth. Apologies for the audio quality on this episode. Not sure what happened, but by the time I got to check I simply didn't have time to record again.

On today's episode of The Dynasty Drive I'm running through my top 36 rookies and how they stack up following the conclusion of the 2022 NFL Draft. The initial plan was to conduct a mock draft, but I didn't want to leave anything up to computer simulation on this one - so the best way seemed to run through how I'd rank my top 36 players in superflex formats. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast feed so you don't miss any of the content set to continue coming throughout the rest of the offseason!

On today's show we're putting a bow on 2022 NFL Draft coverage by discussing the relevant fantasy fits from DAY THREE of the 2022 NFL Draft. We continued to see wide receivers coming off the board, and there were plenty of running backs who came off the board on day three that we thought could have been day two picks, so it will be important to continue monitoring their progress through the offseason program. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast feed because on Friday's episode I'll be conducting the first post NFL Draft rookie mock! I appreciate anyone who's listened over the past few days - I know there is plenty of coverage out there during the draft, so if you found time for mine I sincerely appreciate that.

Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft is in the books and we saw a HUGE number of fantasy relevant players come off the board. On today's bonus episode of the show, we're breaking them all down. We saw the RB position start coming off the board in a big way, WRs continued to fly off the board, and while the QBs started being selected they certainly slid further than many anticipated. Keep things locked in on this feed for another quick episode tomorrow as we recap DAY 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft.

On today's episode of the Dynasty Drive I'm reacting to where the fantasy relevant players from round one of the 2022 NFL Draft ended up. We had a number of the highly touted wide receivers come off the board, but we only saw one quarterback get selected. If that wasn't enough we also saw AJ Brown get dealt to the Philadelphia Eagles, and Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown get dealt to the Arizona Cardinals. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast feed for the reaction to day 2 of the NFL Draft, and make sure to check out Patreon.com/theffeducator to gain access to the Rookie Big Board ASAP!

On today's episode of The Dynasty Drive we're wrapping up our pre-draft ranking series with the quarterbacks and tight ends! I run through my top 7 options at QB and my top 10 options at TE and discuss who could make an impact both in the short and long term, and how I'd approach their values with more rookie drafts looming in fantasy leagues. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you can hear all the round 1 reaction to the NFL Draft first thing next Friday morning!

On today's episode of The Dynasty Drive we're picking up right where we left off last week. I'm diving into how my top 12 rookie running backs stack up currently before the NFL Draft gets underway. Of course draft capital and landing spot will impact a great deal of these rankings, but it's always valuable to stack up and compare pre-draft vs post draft. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast feed so you don't miss the QBs and TEs next week. The draft will be here in just about two weeks and there's plenty to dive into!

On today's episode of The Dynasty Drive it's time to get back to breaking down some of this year's rookie class, and where else is better to start than another loaded wide receiver class! Today I'm unveiling my top 12 rookie wide receiver rankings as they stand pre-draft. Of course draft capital and landing spot can impact these rankings, but it's always valuable to compare pre draft and post draft values. Make sure to subscribe or follow the podcast as next week I'll be doing the same with the running back position, and then the following week with the quarterback and tight end positions.

On today's episode The Dynasty Drive, I'm joined by Senior Fantasy Sports Writer with CBS Sports, Heath Cummings (@heathcummingssr)! Heath was kind enough to take some time out of his biggest schedule and talk about who could potentially breakout over the course of the 2022 NFL season. We touched on if there are any specific things he's looking for when identifying breakout candidates, if free agency has changed any of those potential breakouts, and who exactly a few players are that he's expecting to take that next step in 2022. I recently took part in a dynasty startup mock draft with Heath and a number of other analysts, and you can check out those results here: https://bit.ly/36GeDoK

On today's episode of the show I am flying solo and talking about the latest NFL trades that have sent shockwaves across the fantasy landscape - Deshaun Watson was traded to the Browns, Matt Ryan was sent to the Colts, and Tyreek Hill was dealt to the Dolphins. After that, I run through a solo 4 round rookie mock that I ran on Sleeper just against the computer. The player value's get a little wonky down the stretch which I'm sure will normalize as the draft approaches, but nonetheless it's always a good exercise!

On today's episode of the podcast I am joined by JORDAN MCNAMARA (@McNamaraDynasty) from analyticsofdynasty.com to breakdown all of the latest moves in what's been an absolutely crazy NFL Free Agency. Just before recording news broke that the Green Bay Packers traded star wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders, so the conversation starts there. From there we discuss the rest of the big news at WR, QB, RB and TE and determine how certain moves will impact player's fantasy value both in the short and long term.

On today's episode of The Dynasty Drive we are joined by MATT HICKS - host of the excellent Rookie Big Board podcast - to dive in on some rookie sleepers of this 2022 NFL Draft Class that we need to be monitoring for our dynasty leagues. The conversation covers six players total - three running backs and three wide receivers - that we think are worth keeping your eye on as rookie draft season approaches. Make sure to follow Matt on Twitter @TheFF_Educator, and sign up for the Rookie Big Board over at Patreon.com/theffeducator!

On today's episode of the show I am reacting to all of the testing results from the fantasy relevant players on the first day of on-field workouts at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Treylon Burks 40 yard dash time was a hot topic on Twitter, and we dive into whether or not it matters for his rookie projections. The two stud Ohio State WRs ran blazing times of their own. Outside of the WRs - we discuss whether anyone can catch Malik Willis as QB1 and a few of the notable results at the tight end position.

We are BACK after three weeks away! Apologies for the absence as my family and I were on vacation and had some travel plans change last minute that amended the podcast schedule, but it's time to get back to it. On today's episode I wanted to take just a few moments to highlight the depth of this RB class. We all know the headliners of the group at this point - Isaiah Spiller, Breece Hall and Kenneth Walker III, who are my RB1, 2 and 3 respectively, but what about the options who will be available to you later in your rookie drafts?

On today's episode of The Dynasty Drive the whole Fantasy Wildcard gang joins the show to run through a two round rookie mock draft! I was lucky enough to chop it up with Kev (@dynasty_goat), Matt (@MattFFDynasty) and Ali (@FFDynastyGrill) and go through our first two round rookie mock draft of this offseason. This was a superflex, TE premium mock draft. How early did the quarterbacks come off the board? Where exactly is the talent cliff, and how late into round two can you expect to land difference makers in your upcoming drafts? Let's get into it!

On today's episode of The Dynasty Drive - I was joined by my friend RICH COOLING (@DynastyIsland) from 5 Yard Rush to breakdown some players we are targeting this offseason for our dynasty rosters. Rich and I each brought three names to the table who could not only benefit your dynasty rosters moving forward, but also could be had at potential values before the offseason news really gets rolling. Make sure to rate 5 stars and subscribe if you're enjoying the offseason content! On next week's episode we will be doing a two round SuperFlex rookie mock draft, so stay tuned!

The 2021 fantasy football season might be over which can only mean one thing - it is officially startup draft season! On today's show I ran through a solo startup mock draft scenario from the 1.07 slot. The format here was QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, WR, TE, FLEX, FLEX, SUPERFLEX. There are plenty of different strategies and scenarios you can work through in your startups, and this is only one of those. How did the board shake out and what'd the roster look like? Tune in and find out!

The Holidays are over, fantasy championships have either been won or lost, and we are truly back into the thick of dynasty season - and we've got you covered here on The Dynasty Drive. On today's show I talk a little about my current top five rookie WRs heading into the 2022 NFL Draft....OK....more like top six because I felt bad leaving one guy out. These players are all graded SUPER closely, and most have a legitimate claim to being labeled the WR1 of the class of 2022. Who should you be planning on investing in on your fantasy teams? Let's get into it! Thank you all for listening and for a great second season of the show. Let's make season three even better!

Draft season is nearly in full swing, and on today's episode of The Dynasty Drive we're joined by none other than lead NFL Draft analyst with Bleacher Report, CONNOR ROGERS (@ConnorJRogers)! Connor was kind enough to make time for us and break down everything we need to know regarding the offensive playmakers slated to be a part of the upcoming NFL Draft class, and if there are some smaller names we need to keep an eye on. There will not be a new episode of the show next week due to the upcoming holidays - so Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to those who celebrate! Please enjoy some time with your families. Have a safe and happy holiday, and we'll back with plenty more content before you know it.

On today's episode of The Dynasty Drive I wanted to discuss four players who I've got my eye on to be valuable assets in the 2022 season. Some familiar faces and some who we hope are capable of taking that next step. I brought 3 wide receivers and 1 tight end to the table to discuss. Sorry running backs! We'll talk about those guys plenty during the rest of the offseason. After that, Peter Traina (@pietrobets) joins the show to give us a handful of picks for the week 13 slate of NFL games. Make sure to rate 5 stars, leave a review and subscribe/follow the show if you have not already so you don't miss any of the content set to come your way the entire winter!

On today's episode of The Dynasty Drive I break down two of the most talented running backs slated to be part of the 2022 NFL Draft - Iowa State running back Breece Hall and Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III. Which of these two RBs should you be targeting in rookie drafts next season? After that, Peter Traina (@pietrobets) joins the show to give us five picks for the week 11 slate of NFL games. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any of the content set to come your way as we rumble on towards the offseason.

After a two week absence we are BACK, and what better thing to do at this time of year than start breaking down some of the talent that is likely to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft? Moving forward I'll begin highlighting tons of incoming talent, and after putting it to a poll on Twitter we're kicking things off with Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller. Is Spiller talented enough to be 2022's RB1? After that, Peter Traina (@pietrobets) joins the show to give us five picks for the week 10 slate of games. Make sure to rate 5 stars and subscribe to the podcast if you have not already!

On today’s show I give some very early thoughts regarding some of the possible candidates to be drafted in 2022 at the wide receiver and running back position. This is in no way any sort of deep dive, that will come later on as we approach the offseason, just wanted to put some quick thoughts out there. Then Peter Traina (@pietrobets) joins the show to give us four picks for week 7 of the NFL season!

On today’s show I have a specific player in mind that I want to talk about a bit - Ravens WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown. Where does Brown’s value sit currently? Is he someone you should be targeting? Let’s get into it! After that, PETER TRAINA (@pietrobets) joins me to break down SIX games on this week’s NFL slate and give his picks for each.

After a one week absence we are back with plenty to talk about here on The Dynasty Drive. Pete Traina (@pietrobets) joins me for the entire show this week to give his week 5 picks, and also discuss the Russell Wilson injury. We each also chipped in three players we’re currently trying to acquire ourselves in dynasty formats - these are players we think will return greater value down the line than how they may be valued in your leagues currently.

On today’s show we run through the week 2 slate and give some rapid fire thoughts on each one of the games. In the second half of the episode I’m joined by Pete Traina (@PIETROBETS) to break down his picks for WEEK 3. Pete is 4-4 on the season and ready to get on the winning side of things here in week 3. I’ve got three more player props I’m interested in this week as well. Let’s go!

NFL is fully back and there is plenty to talk about. We react to some of the unfortunate injuries from week one, some quick thoughts on how that impacts players behind them and what their fantasy relevance might be. Peter Traina joins the show to give four week 2 picks, and I have 3 player props I like from week 2 as well. Please make sure to rate, review and subscribe!

THE NFL IS BACK!!! A full slate of Week 1 games will be on this Sunday, and we are all more than ready for it! On today’s show I gave some brief thoughts regarding some of the unfortunate injuries that have transpired leading up to week one of the season, and whether or not that has opened a potential “buy” window for certain players. I was then joined by PETER TRAINA (@pietrobets) who is going to be joining us for a weekly segment featuring his bets on a week to week basis. This segment will be live-streamed to both Twitter and YouTube during halftime of the TNF games, and then available here as a segment as well. Sign up for Thrive Fantasy using promo code THEDRIVE, and make sure to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast!

On today’s episode of the podcast I am joined by JOHN LAUB (@GridironSchol91) to breakdown the AFC West and round out our series of division previews. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe if you haven’t already. Sign up for Thrive Fantasy using promo code THEDRIVE for 100% deposit match up to $100.

On today’s episode of The Dynasty Drive, SHANE BARRETT (@ffShaneB) joins the show to break down the entire NFC West leading up to the 2021 season. Make sure to check out all of Shane’s work over at The Fantasy Kollectiv. Sign up over at www.ThriveFantasy.com, or download in the App Store/Google Play Store and sign up with promo code THEDRIVE for 100% deposit match up to $100!

On today’s episode of The Dynasty Drive, Rich Causier joins the podcast to break down everything we need to know in the AFC South. We cover everything from the uncertainty surrounding the Texans to the young upside plays on the Jaguars. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe!

On today’s episode of the podcast I’m joined by MATTHEW MCCARTHY (@Matthodical1) of Gridiron Ratings to breakdown the entire NFC South for fantasy purposes. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe, and we’ll be back next week with the AFC South!

On today’s episode of the show I was joined by Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) of The Athletic to breakdown the NFC North. Arif covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic and shared a ton of valuable insight about the entire division. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe!

We’re back after a beach vacation and a shuffling of podcast guests with our NFC East Division preview. Joined by one of my best friends and great football mind Peter Traina to talk all things NFC East. Follow Pete on twitter @pietrobets for his gambling plays this season!

On today’s show we’re moving on to breaking down all things AFC North. Tim Torch (@ItsTimTorch), co-host of the Under The Helmet podcast, joins the show to give his excellent insight into the four teams in the AFC North.

We’re back after a one week break, and we’re diving into our Divisional Breakdown series to wrap up the summer. On today’s show I am joined by Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers), Lead NFL Draft Analyst with Bleacher Report to break down the current state of affairs in the AFC East. Please rate, review and subscribe to this podcast, and also make sure to check on The Dynasty Draft Room podcast as part of the NFL Draft Bible podcast network.

On today’s episode of the podcast I’m joined by MATTHEW BETZ (@TheFantasyPT), injury expert with The Fantasy Footballers, to break down the outlook from the notable injuries from one season ago. Matthew was kind enough to provide insight into the recovery from Saquon Barkley to Dak Prescott and everyone in between. Please make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast as there is a ton of great content coming your way the rest of the summer!

On today’s episode of the podcast I am joined by SETH KELLER (@fftheathomedad), and he breaks down why Median Points Per Game is the metric you need to be using that no one is talking about. He goes into full detail over why it is more beneficial than talking in terms of season-long finishes and even more than average PPG. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe!

On today’s show I am joined by CJ KRAUSE (@KidFlashFF), host of The Dynasty Duo podcast to break down some players we aren’t thrilled with the value on in startup drafts currently. Keep in mind - these aren’t necessarily players to avoid entirely, we just are not too thrilled with where they’d be drafted in startups currently. Please make sure to rate, review and subscribe!

On today's episode of the show I am joined by JON JEUNE (@jrfootballnerd) to break down some of the players I've been targeting in start up drafts as of late! Make sure to follow Jon on Twitter and check out his podcast, Fantasy Football Diagnostics. Please make sure to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast as we have a ton of excellent content and guests lined up all through summer!

On today's episode of the show I am joined by Kev White (@dynasty_goat) from Fantasy Wildcard to break down some trade targets whether your team is rebuilding or set to contend for a championship right away. We each suggest three guys for either scenario! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

I'm flying solo this week breaking down some trades that have gone down recently out there in the fantasy community. All trades I talked about on this episode were either submitted on Twitter or on r/DynastyFF. Please make sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you have not already, and there are plenty of fantastic guests coming up throughout the summer!

On today’s show I’m joined by STEVEN PINTADO (@CoachStevenP) to talk strategy in your rookie drafts that are going on right now. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast if you have not already, and we’ll be back with another episode on Friday!

The 2021 NFL Draft is officially in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to break down some of our favorite landing spots. The flip side is there are a number of landing spots that are less than ideal as well. On today’s show we are joined by MATT HICKS (@TheFF_Educator) to break down all three days of the 2021 NFL Draft, and react to what the fantasy implications are. Please consider leaving a review and rating five stars if you have not already - and I greatly appreciate all the support! 50 Episodes in and we’re just getting started!