The Bill Simmons Podcast The "My Guy" Fantasy Football Draft (4th Annual!) With Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
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Aug 22, 2025 
Danny Heifetz, a fantasy football expert, Danny Kelly, an analyst from The Ringer, and Craig Horlbeck, a Rewatchables contributor, dive into the riveting world of fantasy football drafting. They reminisce about traditional strategies while navigating the evolving dynamics of veterans versus rookies. Insights into standout players like Jameer Gibbs and breakouts like Marvin Harrison Jr. provide depth, alongside humorous debates on risk vs. reward in drafting methods. With lively banter, they dissect the upcoming season's talent and reveal their sleeper picks to watch.
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Prioritize Workload And Efficiency
- Avoid drafting solely on name or hype; prioritize players with stable workload and efficiency.
- Target running backs like Jameer Gibbs who offer early-round production and multi-touchdown upside.
Tight End Ceiling Changes Draft Math
- An elite tight end can be roster-winning value if his gap to peers is massive.
- Brock Bowers' rookie production makes him a first-round value if he finishes as a top receiver at tight end.
Buy Target Concentration In New Offenses
- Buy receivers on ascending offenses where targets will concentrate, even if quarterback risk exists.
- Consider Drake London as low-cost upside when a gunslinger like Michael Penix throws deep frequently.