Fantasy Football Today Podcast

It's an ADP review for the Top 40 (or so) WRs, with the rest coming tomorrow. Which group do we love? Which group do we avoid? Where is the upside? We start with a look at the Top 7 WRs (2:00). Should Odell Beckham Jr. be last in this group? Is Tyreek Hill due for regression, and would it even matter? ... Moving along to the Mike Evans/Keenan Allen/T.Y. Hilton/MIN WRs/Julian Edelman/Antonio Brown/Amari Cooper group (16:35) and then into Round 4 (30:00) with the LAR WRs, Kenny Golladay and more. We discuss all of these guys. Is there a big difference between the Round 3 WRs and the Round 4 WRs? ... Round 5 WRs (37:05) including Calvin Ridley, Cooper Kupp, Tyler Lockett and others. Is this the last group that has WR1 upside? After that, we discuss the mid-round picks (45:15) that we like and don't like ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastch

Taking a broad look at the WR position, we talk strategy and compare this position to RB. Are WRs really safer (5:00)? What do ADP and results in recent years tell us? What are our overall WR strategies (7:32)? Obviously we think WR/WR with your first two picks is viable, but which WRs need to be available in Round 2 to justify this strategy? ... Can Zero-WR work (24:00)? At what point in the WR rankings does it get really ugly (26:40)? ... Sleepers (30:00), breakouts (33:25) and busts (41:30). Adam Thielen should not be drafted in Round 2. Is Amari Cooper ready for a massive season? Is MVS going to take a big leap in Year 2? ... We finish the show with some preseason thoughts (52:10) as we talk about winners and losers from the weekend. It wasn't a good week for Dante Pettis, but Darwin Thompson looked great in his preseason debut ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad

Who are we putting in the Hall of Fame after just one or two preseason series? We'll get to that, but first let's discuss the Duke Johnson trade from all angles (2:30). Does this affect Nick Chubb and/or Lamar Miller? Some say yes, others say no! Is Deshaun Watson a winner and when should Duke get drafted? Plus some more news and notes from around the NFL (12:00) ... Finishing up our RB Average Draft Position review (18:30). We start in Round 7 with guys like Latavius Murray and Rashaad Penny and we discuss backfield committees and players we take with late picks (30:00) ... Our thoughts on the first round of preseason games (36:30)! David Montgomery looked great. What do we make of the NE WRs? Who is this Preston Williams character? What did we learn about shared backfields in DEN, MIA and LAC? We also answer your questions (47:30) and do some Fantasy Regulating (56:40)! ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/

So many busts among the Top 30 RBs in average draft position last year, so how do we ensure that doesn't happen again? First we'll offer up an interesting Zero-RB twist (3:23) that could be helpful before getting into ADP (6:33) starting right at the top with the Big Four and wondering if James Conner should be a first round pick ... Getting to Round 2 (17:40) with guys like Joe Mixon, Nick Chubb, Todd Gurley and a few others. Pros and cons for these guys. Then we get to the next group (34:50) which is a huge risk/reward group featuring Aaron Jones, Damien Williams, Marlon Mack and Devonta Freeman. Should you just draft WRs here or are the RBs too enticing to pass up? ... Discussing the middle rounds (38:30) with guys like Mark Ingram, Tevin Coleman and Lamar Miller. Plus backfield splits in DEN, NE, CHI and MIA and how to approach the pass-catchers in different formats ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva

No player impacts Fantasy more than a truly elite RB. How many of those do we have? Who can join that group this season? What should you be looking for to find the next guy? We answer those questions statistically (7:05) and look at the rising stars among RBs (10:00) before getting into Ezekiel Elliott (12:10) and the rest of the Top 4 ... Overall RB strategy (17:40), the merits of Zero-RB, and Top 20 RBs we're avoiding (26:00). We have detailed discussions about Le'Veon Bell and David Johnson among others ... Sleepers (33:33), breakouts (37:05) and busts (47:40)! A lot of Todd Gurley debate here. Plus keep an eye on Devin Singletary and Latavius Murray and we hope for a big year from Leonard Fournette ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this a stressful position? Do you need an elite TE or is it fine to wait and drop one late? We start with some fun stats, an explanation for George Kittle's lack of TD catches and some talk about the Big Three at the position before an ADP observation (9:50) that might be encouraging to our listeners ... Some more TE questions (18:15) about overall strategy, how league depth changes things, more on when to draft Travis Kelce (is he a first round pick!?), plus auction values (24:55) ... Sleepers, breakouts and busts at the position (26:55-42:00). We're pumped about O.J. Howard. Does Evan Engram have bust potential? Where are we on Hunter Henry? How about some of the old guys? We've also got news and notes (42:40) and then a thorough review of ADP (45:30) with plenty of late-round options ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/a

Here we go! The position previews begin with the deepest position in Fantasy - QB. How many QBs are we comfortable with as our starter (2:30)? We also tell you our overall strategies (4:00) in 1-QB or 2-QB leagues, plus we get into the Top 4 guys (9:30) and decide who we like and who we're avoiding in this group ... Different strategies in different scoring systems, how early Patrick Mahomes should be taken, sleepers/breakouts/busts (24:15) including Kyler Murray, Jameis Winston, Carson Wentz and Russell Wilson. Which players belong in which category? ... A quick round of news and notes (38:15) as we talk about Ezekiel Elliott and D'Onta Foreman. Then we review the latest trends at the QB position (41:30) and ADP. Is Cam a steal? Is Sam Darnold a possible breakout? Are Tom Brady and Philip Rivers underrated? ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p

Fun show today with a lot of topics. We begin with when to draft the LAC RBs (2:10), injury-prone players we're avoiding (4:08) and an interesting note on the ATL backfield (5:10). Then Dave and Heath tell you who has been moving up and down their rankings (10:00) which includes our updated thoughts on Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman, plus Jarvis Landry and some rookie WRs ... News and notes (23:45), teams with the best and worst Fantasy schedules (27:15) and three fairly bold proclamations from Adam (35:35). Are Mike Davis and Mark Ingram underrated? ... Does Zero-RB still work (40:40)? Heath defends the strategy! Then we read your questions from your Apple Podcast reviews (48:00) and the Fantasy Regulators are back (53:15)! ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mid-round picks can be tricky and can have a huge impact on your Fantasy teams, so how should we approach them? First, a cautionary tale from 2018 (2:00) followed by our favorite mid-round picks (7:05). We love the Quarterback ADP and we love some young WRs in this range ... Debating Cam Newton vs. Baker Mayfield (13:55). It's a tough call! And we've got news and notes (21:00) with another Ezekiel Elliott update ... We get into our mid-round philosophies (27:30). The WRs are much safer, so how should that impact your first few picks? What do you do if you start WR/WR (36:50)? Are Lamar Miller and Tevin Coleman providing great value (41:00)? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting the show with our thoughts on A.J. Green's diagnosis and when to draft him (is he still a Top 50 pick?) plus Andrew Luck's lingering calf issue and what it could mean for T.Y. Hilton. Then it's "Everyone is a Bust" Part 2 (8:13) as we tell you what could go wrong for James Conner, Michael Thomas, Odell Beckham, Travis Kelce and more ... News and notes (28:50) as Ryan Fitzpatrick, Maurice Harris, KeeSean Johnson and Miles Sanders get some good press while Marquise Brown makes his return to the practice field ... We've got some Fill in the Blank (42:00) from our listeners! Josh Jacobs' upside, the hardest player to predict on a weekly basis, David Montgomery's value and more ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the biggest headline from yesterday? Alfred Morris to DAL (2:24)? Damien Williams' injury? Jordan Howard's role in PHI (5:03)? We start the show with big news before we make the case against the elite players in Fantasy Football ... Adam makes a bust case for each of the top 8 players in ADP beginning with the top RBs (12:14). Is Saquon Barkley in trouble without Odell Beckham? Ezekiel Elliott is in Cabo! Alvin Kamara will split carries and Christian McCaffrey could see his workload get scaled back. Then we discuss the next four picks (20:30) in ADP and why they are risky ... News and notes (27:30), our thoughts on strength of schedule and if it matters (33:55), and then we've got a lot of auction talk (41:30)! Strategies that worked and strategies that failed. Can you spend a big chunk of your budget on two or three players? How important is patience? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic

A lot to catch up on from the weekend, so let's start with some rankings. A.J. Green or Tyler Boyd (1:30)? Joe Mixon or Le'Veon Bell (4:40)? Kerryon Johnson or Damien Williams (7:10)? Is Kerryon a total stud now that Theo Riddick is out? Also, how do we feel about the NYG pass catchers with Golden Tate out four games (12:10)? ... Players who look good in camp (17:00) including the real #2 WR for PIT and some rookies. Plus, are we too high on the elite TEs (21:00)? And more news and notes (28:00) with thoughts on Todd Gurley, Derrick Henry, the MIA RBs, Jordan Reed and more ... How to win your PPR league (42:00), and how to evaluate the group of WRs after the elite tier (48:00). We're talking Antonio Brown, Mike Evans, Keenan Allen and about five others ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fun Friday show for you as we start with some players that Heath and Ben are avoiding in early rounds (2:00) and popular bust candidates that they aren't afraid of (5:45). Also whose ADP will rise before drafts (10:25) and who's the top RB out of Derrius Guice, Darrell Henderson and Miles Sanders (13:55)? ... News and notes (21:00) as Sterling Shepard and Julian Edelman have broken fingers, more players are holding out, Kalen Ballage is getting first team reps and more. Then Ben Gretch details his RB strategy that is largely about upside (27:30). Why does he avoid a big group of RBs? ... Which players have elite upside (40:00)? Adam asks the guys about Russell Wilson, A.J. Green, Brandin Cooks and more. Then the Fantasy Regulators finish the show by dispensing commish advice and maintaining the integrity of your leagues (47:10) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad

What is a Superflex league? It's a league that gives you the option to start a second QB at a flex spot. So, basically it's a 2-QB league. And we're on the clock for a 12-team, PPR Superflex draft. This one is a 3-WR league to further complicate things. We address our QB strategy (8:15) several times along the way, so follow along as we make and analyze our picks. Other topics covered: MIN WRs (14:30), news and notes (22:00) on Calvin Ridley, Kalen Ballage and Derrius Guice, a Corey Davis debate (55:40), late-round picks we like (1:04:00) such as Anthony Miller and Donte Moncrief ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam explains why he thinks he made a mistake by taking Alvin Kamara with the first overall pick and the guys weigh in with their opinions. Then we talk about some breakouts (6:55) including the ones we're targeting and the ones we're avoiding ... NFL news (15:00) as we've got reports on the backfield battles in ATL, SF and TB. We also discuss the upside of Vance McDonald (19:00) before diving into the mailbag. Dalvin Cook vs. James Conner (25:30), Calvin Ridley's potential (27:30), 6th and 7th round WRs (33:10), a Dynasty draft strategy (36:10), Fantasy Regulators (38:30), some takes on the CHI backfield (43:50) and more ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some sleeper talk to start the show including ones we're targeting (1:50) and popular sleepers we're avoiding (6:45). How do we feel about Parris Campbell? Which Year 2 QB has too much hype? We also discuss the best RB handcuffs (9:45) and answer a league format question ... News and notes (14:30) including items on the ATL backfield, Jimmy Garoppolo and more. Then we unleash the Absurdometer as we look at some Average Draft Position. Todd Gurley (22:00), Damien Williams (25:30), Patrick Mahomes (30:00), Tyler Boyd (34:50) and several more ... Do you like to draft backup QBs (40:00)? Well if you do, we've got an interesting QB pairing for you to consider. It's guaranteed to win you your league! DISCLAIMER: No, it's not ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Fantasy owners be worried about Melvin Gordon (3:05)? Is Emmanuel Sanders the #1 WR in DEN (6:35)? What kind of role will Josh Jacobs have on passing downs (8:35)? What was the most overlooked storyline of the offseason (10:30)? Most overblown storyline (13:40)? ... News and notes (18:00) as we discuss Ezekiel Elliott, the CHI backfield and much more. Then we have a fun surprise for our listeners at Heath's expense (22:40)! And we're talking Dynasty on today's show! Young WRs with old QBs (25:50) and rookies moving up and down in the Fantasy world (31:40) ... How to draft in non-PPR and PPR (39:00). We don't necessarily have a consensus, but we'll give you some different ideas and ways to start your teams ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Covering every aspect of the Tyreek Hill news. Is Hill a first round pick? Is Patrick Mahomes in a tier by himself? Is Sammy Watkins a Top 24 WR? Is this good news or bad news for Damien Williams and Travis Kelce and what does this do to Mecole Hardman's dynasty value?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Need some good healthy player debates? This is your episode! As training camps are underway, we begin with some storylines and position battles to track. Is Matt Breida or Jerick McKinnon the #2 RB in San Francisco (2:40)? Which SEA RB has a more enticing ADP (5:52)? We also analyze the GB WRs (8:33) and the potentially awful TB RBs (12:25) ... Ben Gretch gives us a Jarvis Landry stat (19:50) and a Devonta Freeman stat (25:50) to spark some discussion. Does Freeman still have Top 5 upside? What separates him from other RBs in his draft range? ... The most interesting picks from our 12-team, non-PPR mock draft (36:50). Jamey shows us why waiting on QB works so well. Heath touches on the battle in the DEN backfield (42:00). Dave gets us going on Marvin Jones who might be undervalued (47:30) and Adam gets a Sony Michel debate started (50:00). Shouldn't he be a Top 50 pick in non-PPR? ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin

A lot of topics to cover on today's show including why catches matter so much for RBs (1:40) and good chatter about the ARI offense. Dave updates his rankings with Kyler Murray (5:30) and Mark Andrews (14:16) moving up ... News and notes (18:30). Do we have to worry about Ezekiel Elliott holding out? Did we forget about Emmanuel Sanders? Also, Ronald Jones is bulked up ... Your questions about David Johnson (26:40), Nick Chubb, QB depth (30:00), playing the waiver wire (33:15), Joe Mixon vs. James Conner (38:00), Larry Fitzgerald (42:00), consistency, league formats (51:00) and much more ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices