Fantasy Football Today Beyond the Box Score We Watched Preseason So You Don't Have To - Fantasy Football Draft Risers
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Aug 14, 2025 Dan and Jacob welcome Dave Richard, a Hall of Fame fantasy football analyst known for his deep preseason film analysis. They dive into rookie performances that could change your draft strategy. The discussion highlights the merits of joint practices over traditional games for evaluating player potential, particularly focusing on the Patriots and Jaguars' running backs. Richard also sheds light on tight end draft strategies and the evolving offensive dynamics of teams like the Dolphins, emphasizing how these trends impact fantasy football decisions.
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Avoid Overreacting To Preseason Tape
- Don't overreact to preseason tape because it's small samples that usually only confirm priors.
- Use joint practices to validate player roles but avoid major draft moves based solely on them.
Joint Practices Reveal Real Schemes
- Joint practices show starters running real-season schemes while preseason games are toned-down versions.
- That makes joint practices more revealing for scheme and starter evaluation than preseason games.
McDaniels' Offense Still Tight-End And Slot Heavy
- Josh McDaniels' Patriots offense emphasizes tight ends, middle-of-field throws, and motion similar to his past schemes.
- That suggests running backs and slot receivers will be heavily involved in passing concepts.