Fantasy Football Today

Dave is going to try to start the BEST FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE EVER this season! Get the details and see if you like it (2:30)! And there's never a bad time to have some rankings disputes. We're debating: Tom Brady and Drew Brees vs. some of the younger QBs (10:00), James White as a #3 RB in PPR (13:40), Adam Thielen's chance to be elite (18:50) and what we'll see from Evan Engram this season (22:30) ... Another edition of "Does Ben Schragger Know it?" (28:30). Nickelodeon's Guts? Steve Urkel? ... We're here to help you make your Fantasy leagues more fun (30:30). We've got plenty of ideas and potential rules changes. Injury replacements when your player leaves a game early? DST points for a turnover on downs? Let's see what our listeners are suggesting via Facebook and Twitter ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and your questions via Apple Podcasts'Fantasy Football Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow the new FFT Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/FFTodayFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @YardsPerGretch, @BenSchraggWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviK78rIWXhZdFzJ1Woi7Fg/videosJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterTo hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, a stud RB is threatening to hold out. Must be football season! Let's talk about Dalvin Cook (1:50) to start the show and more notes (9:15) on DeSean Jackson, Hayden Hurst and more ... We've got data on where WRs line up on the field (12:30). Which WRs avoid the slot? Which ones play there the most? What about RBs and TEs? And why does this matter? Does it help some WRs avoid the top cornerbacks? We'll sort out the data and tell you the players to focus on ... Has our producer Ben Schragger ever heard the song "MmmBop"? Find out (26:00)! And then we do some Fantasy combos based on ADP (28:40). Would you rather have Travis Kelce and Brandin Cooks or Hunter Henry and Mike Evans? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Football Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow the new FFT Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/FFTodayFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @YardsPerGretch, @BenSchraggWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviK78rIWXhZdFzJ1Woi7Fg/videosJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterTo hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look at early ADP has some head-scratching stuff! We'll tell you our favorite values after we look at a few somewhat surprising ADPs (3:25) like Derrick Henry and Josh Jacobs as RB5 and RB6, respectively. Plus you might be surprised by who the second WR off the board is and where Rob Gronkowski is being drafted. Also, we have a very interesting FAAB question to debate (15:00) ... A look at our favorite QB average draft positions (18:50), don't sleep on Jared Goff. Dave makes a case for Dak Prescott and Jamey likes a sophomore QB late. On to RBs (30:00), a number of the rookies look like good values right now ... WR values (42:00): D.J. Moore is ridiculously undervalued! Who else looks like a steal right now? Any of the Giants WRs? And we finish with our favorite TE values (53:00) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Football Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow the new FFT Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/FFTodayFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @YardsPerGretch, @BenSchraggWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviK78rIWXhZdFzJ1Woi7Fg/videosJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterTo hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bold predictions week comes to a close as Heath Cummings makes his bold calls for 2020. Before Heath's picks, we dissect a prediction that David Johnson will be a top 12 RB (1:00). ... News and notes (5:48) include Derrick Henry's workload, Buccaneers personnel, and NFL players and coaches returning to facilities. ... Heath's bold predictions (27:44) begin with Deshaun Watson finishing as a top 2 QB. Next, why Mark Ingram won't finish as a top 30 RB in any format (35:00). Conversely, Heath loves Hayden Hurst's elite ceiling (39:35). Predictions continue as Heath thinks the Chiefs offense could have six Fantasy studs (45:50). We finish with a wild prediction about the best WR in the AFC East (51:59), who you can draft in the 14th round. ...Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and tweet questions using #AskFFT.'Fantasy Football Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow the new FFT Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/FFTodayFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @YardsPerGretch, @BenSchraggWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviK78rIWXhZdFzJ1Woi7Fg/videosJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterTo hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bold prediction week continues as Dave Richard makes his bold takes and we're joined by Jake Ciely of The Athletic. Before the 2020 predictions, we recap the latest news and notes (4:36) about the Colts RBs and Henry Ruggs. ... Dave's bold predictions begin with a hot take about Josh Allen's passing game (12:08) and Odell Beckham Jr.'s role in Cleveland (16:57). Dave likes Ceedee Lamb over Michael Gallup, but what about over Amari Cooper (22:31)? Can Miles Sanders finish in the top 5 (28:34)? Dave's final prediction is a dark horse pick to finish as a top 5 tight end (33:50) after nailing the Darren Waller call in 2019. ... We finish with Jake's bold predictions (41:05), including his favorite late round QB, his pick for this year's late season breakout running back, and why Terry McLaurin could dominate in 2020. Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and tweet questions using #AskFFT.'Fantasy Football Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Watch our FFT Twitch poker tournament: https://www.twitch.tv/FFTodayFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @YardsPerGretch, @BenSchraggWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviK78rIWXhZdFzJ1Woi7Fg/videosJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterTo hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick off Bold Predictions week with 5 bold predictions from Jamey Eisenberg. But first, Dave and Heath give a sneak preview of their bold predictions (1:06), including a nugget about Odell Beckham Jr. ... Before Jamey's bold calls, we break down how Fantasy leagues should be set up amid the coronavirus pandemic in case a player tests positive for COVID-19 symptoms (3:53) ... Jamey's first bold prediction has to do with his sky-high expectations for Clyde Edwards-Helaire (13:07), but should you also draft Damien Williams if you pick Edwards-Helaire early? The next prediction is about the most valuable handcuff in 2020 (19:40). Then, which wide receiver is this year's Chris Godwin (28:05)? Jamey has a crazy take about Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt (34:33) that'll make you want to draft Chubb over Josh Jacobs and Le'Veon Bell. And why is Tyrod Taylor one of Jamey's favorite quarterbacks to stream early in 2020 (40:20)? ... We finish with your Apple Podcast questions (47:29), with a Miles Sanders and Davante Adams trade question, a new running back draft strategy, and a rankings philosophy discussion. ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comand tweet questions using #AskFFT.'Fantasy Football Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Watch our FFT Twitch poker tournament: https://www.twitch.tv/FFTodayFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @YardsPerGretch, @BenSchraggWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviK78rIWXhZdFzJ1Woi7Fg/videosJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterTo hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got an hour of redraft and dynasty questions for you, but first we have a surprisingly spirited discussion about Diontae Johnson (2:24)! Is the hype legit? And what are the latest rumors about the Eagles backfield (10:25)? ... Starting with your redraft questions (14:55), we touch on Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kenyan Drake, Christian McCaffrey's workload (16:50), the Giants WRs (22:40), keepers, Best Ball strategy (26:00), A.J. Green (29:05) and more ... And now on to Dynasty as we answer your Apple Podcast questions (31:00) and your emails (49:10). We grade your trades, talk about Lamar Jackson's future, Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones and many more ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com'Fantasy Football Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow the new FFT Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/FFTodayFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @YardsPerGretch, @BenSchraggWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviK78rIWXhZdFzJ1Woi7Fg/videosJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Need to get up to speed on air yards, yards per route run, aDOT or the other fancy stats that are becoming more relevant these days? We've got a Fantasy Football Advanced Statistics primer for you. We'll tell you our favorite stats to use and briefly talk QB strategy (8:00) before we get into the nitty gritty ... Let's start with some RB stats (10:43) as Ben tells you about High Value Touches (HVT). We cover Derrick Henry and Nick Chubb. What types of touches matter and lead to Fantasy production? WR stats are trendier (19:44) as we tell you why air yards and aDOT matter. You should know what types of routes WRs are running and which players are better fits for PPR leagues. And if a player has a lot of air yards but not a lot of actual receiving yards, what does that mean going forward? We discuss Curtis Samuel, Kenny Golladay, Michael Thomas and more ... As we get to the TE position (34:30), Ben details why a couple of stud TEs are so productive when they run routes, even if they don't run as many routes as you might think. We discuss Mark Andrews, Darren Waller and George Kittle. And we finish with some QB and team stats (51:40). Pay attention to pace statistics! ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and tweet us with #AskFFT'Fantasy Football Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow the new FFT Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/FFTodayFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @YardsPerGretch, @BenSchraggWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviK78rIWXhZdFzJ1Woi7Fg/videosJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news (kinda?) as Carlos Hyde signs with Seattle. How will this affect Chris Carson (2:42)? Is there any reason to believe Carson won't get his typical 300 or so carries? ... We talk Tight End regression (13:40) with Jared Cook and his crazy 2019 stats leading the way. His yards per target, yards per catch and TD rate were too high, but can he still be a Fantasy starter even with regression? Then we compare Darren Waller and Mark Andrews (19:40). They have different regression coming and different obstacles to overcome ... More news and notes (27:30) including a note on the Broncos backfield. And with a shortened offseason, how will rookies and free agents be impacted (33:00)? We draw on history to make some predictions. Perhaps we're too high on the rookie RBs? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and tweet us with #AskFFT'Fantasy Football Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow the new FFT Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/FFTodayFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @YardsPerGretch, @BenSchraggWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviK78rIWXhZdFzJ1Woi7Fg/videosJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We often talk about regression to the mean ... well, what does it mean??? We briefly explain before a quick discussion about some of the players with a lot of regression coming their way like Lamar Jackson, Aaron Jones and A.J. Brown. We've also got some news items (7:00) on Jarvis Landry, Melvin Gordon and more ... QB regression (12:00) begins with Jackson. What else was wacky other than his TD rate? We also discuss Ryan Tannehill and Jared Goff. At RB (28:40), what will a normal season look like for Raheem Mostert? Why does Mark Ingram have a history of getting the most out of his touches? ... A long discussion about WRs who will regress to the mean (42:00) headlined of course by A.J. Brown. Ben tells you why Brown might regress while still being awesome. And what does 2020 look like for Robert Woods and Odell Beckham? ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and tweet us with #AskFFT'Fantasy Football Today' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.Follow the new FFT Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/FFTodayFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @YardsPerGretch, @BenSchraggWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviK78rIWXhZdFzJ1Woi7Fg/videosJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterTo hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices