Establish The Run Fantasy Football Levitan's Solo Pod: Dealing With Downswings + Your Listener Questions (Episode 949)
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Dec 22, 2025 Adam Levitan opens up about dealing with DFS burnout as the season winds down. He shares his struggles with recent poor performance and reflects on the emotional toll it takes. The discussion includes a fascinating look at luck versus skill in fantasy sports and the importance of long-term metrics. In a listener Q&A, he reminisces about a unique pro-DFS protest in New York and shares insights from his poker background. He also touches on the complexities of running a business and the discomfort of tribal fan behavior.
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Late-Season DFS Burnout
- Adam describes feeling burned out and performing worse in late-season DFS and best ball.
- He recounts specific frustrations about drafted players blowing up when his teams were dead, illustrating tilt and emotional impact.
When Players Pop At The Worst Time
- Adam lists specific players (George Pickens, Chase Brown, Chris Olave) who popped when his lineups were dead to show emotional sting.
- He also describes backdoor sweating a FFPC main event team and plays called back by penalties to emphasize frustration.
Hot Runs Always Regress
- Levitan separates running bad from playing bad and notes variance flips between hot and cold streaks.
- Regression toward expectation explains why long hot runs eventually reverse and feel especially painful.