Establish The Run Fantasy Football Looking Back At The 2025 Man vs. Machine Rankings Debate: Who Won? (Episode 958 with Evan Silva, Mike Leone, Adam Levitan)
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Feb 2, 2026 
Mike Leone, a model-driven ranker known as 'The Machine', and Evan Silva, a narrative-focused analyst known as 'The Man'. They revisit the preseason Man vs. Machine ranking debate. Short takes cover Jameson Williams, Trey McBride, Christian McCaffrey, Trevor Lawrence, Jahmyr Gibbs vs Bijan Robinson, Jaxon Smith‑Njigba and a rapid-fire lightning round with verdicts and a final tally.
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Man Vs. Machine As Accountability
- Man vs. Machine is a public accountability ritual that forces analysts to stake clear preseason rankings and revisit outcomes.
- The hosts treat debate results as a learning tool rather than vanity scoring.
Wide Receiver Seasons Produce Messy Outcomes
- Jameson Williams illustrated how second-half role changes can flip preseason judgments.
- Both hosts agreed wide receiver results were messy and often produced draws.
Prioritize Volume For Tight End Upside
- Bet on volume and role certainty for breakout tight ends rather than pure efficiency.
- Trey McBride's season rewarded those who prioritized target volume over small efficiency edges.