The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Last-Minute NFL News and Latest Fantasy Draft Trends
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Aug 27, 2025 As Week 1 approaches, the hosts dive into last-minute NFL news, analyzing player injuries and contract changes that could impact fantasy rankings. They share key takeaways from a live fantasy draft, debating strategies for selecting high-upside players versus safer bets. The excitement doesn’t stop there, as they touch on the recent engagement of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, adding a splash of pop culture to the mix. With insights and humor, they keep fantasy enthusiasts engaged in the dynamic world of football.
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Don’t Pay Early For Unclear Injuries
- Avoid drafting Joe Mixon early while his injury is unresolved; take him only as an IR or deep late flyer.
- Use the last rounds or an IR slot to stash injured vets who could return high value later.
Three-Way Backfield Means Upside Wins
- Houston’s backfield looks like a true committee where any of Chubb, Damian Pierce, or Woody Marks could produce value.
- Late-round upside picks (Pierce, Marks) beat paying for Chubb’s uncertain workload.
Buy Injured Or Holdout Players On The Slide
- Let players with minor-seeming injuries drift down draft boards and buy them at value if timelines look optimistic.
- If a player’s absence is leverage (contract holdout), treat him as a draft value when he falls.