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Aug 2, 2018 • 1h 3min

08/02: Bust WRs; "Average Joe" Fantasy Perspective (Fantasy Football Podcast)

We know our listeners don't love the Zero-RB strategy this year, but what about Zero-WR (1:40)? Is this a viable approach in 2018? And we revisit the Doug Baldwin news (3:30) and tell you how much the key members of the SEA passing game went for in an auction we did today. Plus, is Allen Robinson going to be a stud in 2018 (8:00)? ... Bust WRs (12:45)! Debating Brandin Cooks and Juju Smith-Schuster and then debating Tyreek Hill and Stefon Diggs (21:50) and breaking down the conundrum that is the Browns WRs (28:50) ... News and notes from around the NFL (36:05) and then we're bringing on J. Darin Darst to talk about his draft philosophies (40:15). Darst is an avid Fantasy Football player who can give an "average Joe" perspective on Fantasy ... Your voicemails at 954-689-3199 and emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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
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Aug 1, 2018 • 1h 2min

08/01: Breakout WRs; Baldwin News; 0.5 PPR Thoughts (Fantasy Football Podcast)

Are we seeing the decline of the WR in the NFL (1:15)? We've got some stats that will make you wonder. We also give our initial reaction to the Doug Baldwin injury (7:32) before revisiting later in the show as we find out the severity (49:30) ... Sleeper WRs (11:46) and breakout WRs (18:00) from Dave and Jamey. We're looking at a couple of second-year WRs who had quiet rookie seasons but have great opportunities. We're also looking at a couple of guys on elite offenses who are being drafted too late ... Covering some NFL news items (25:00) before recapping our 12-team, 0.5 PPR draft (29:05)! Did it feel more like non-PPR or full PPR? Did Adam reach for LeSean McCoy? Did Dave draft enough WRs? And which pick does Jamey think he might regret? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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
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Jul 31, 2018 • 58min

07/31: RB Sleepers & Busts; Zero-RB Debate (Fantasy Football Podcast)

We've got news items on two starting RB jobs that are up for grabs. What's the latest on the Colts (3:45) and Packers (6:55) backfields and which of those RBs presents the best value? Also: How are our listeners feeling about the Zero-RB strategy this year (9:50)? We've got a very revealing Twitter poll ... Breakout RBs: Joe Mixon (20:00) and Alex Collins (21:50). Bust RBs: LeSean McCoy (26:35) and Christian McCaffrey (27:30) in non-PPR ... Getting excited about Tyler Eifert (30:20) and pondering the Raiders offensive potential (32:00) before we put Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs under a microscope (38:00). Which player has more upside? Does format matter? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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
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Jul 30, 2018 • 1h 1min

07/30: RB Week! Sleepers; Cook Rising, Penny Falling? (Fantasy Football Podcast)

Welcome to RB Week! We start the show with a new candidate for the "Next Todd Gurley" Award (2:30) and then a candidate for the "Next Isaiah Crowell" Award (7:50). We've also got encouraging Carson Wentz news (10:30) to react to as Dave tells you why he has Wentz ranked in the Top 5 ... Another interesting Alvin Kamara discussion (17:30), then it's on to sleeper RBs (23:30) including two current backups with big potential. Plus, we love what we're hearing about Dalvin Cook (35:30)! How much could he rise in the rankings? ... News and notes from around the NFL (41:41) with some updates on the DEN and SEA backfields and rookie WRs who are standing out in camp. Plus, does the injury to RT Daryl Williams spell doom for CAR (47:10)? And stay tuned for a breakdown of Round 7 of ADP (49:30) ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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
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Jul 27, 2018 • 1h 1min

07/27: Buy or Sell; Debating Rivers & Ryan; Dynasty Mock (Fantasy Football Podcast)

As we continue to do mock (and real) drafts, which players do Jamey and Heath find on their teams most often (1:30)? And do they have a preferred draft slot (3:50)? We discuss the pros and cons of having an early pick. Then we go in-depth on LeSean McCoy (5:30) who does not expect to be suspended. Will his ADP start moving back up? ... A perfect QB to pair with Jameis Winston (10:50), Buy or Sell (14:00) for Michael Crabtree, an underrated RB, MIN WRs, Melvin Gordon and more ... NFL news and notes (20:15) including rookie WRs to get acquainted with, then we've got some great QB analysis for you as Philip Rivers seems to be undervalued (27:35) and the guys don't agree on Matt Ryan's value (30:28). We're also putting Jerick McKinnon under a microscope (33:51) and reviewing a startup Dynasty mock draft (40:00). Barkley or Bell in this format? ... Your voicemails at 954-689-3199 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
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Jul 26, 2018 • 51min

07/26: QB Busts; Baldwin Breakdown; Round 6 ADP (Fantasy Football Podcast)

QB Week continues with an email questioning Aaron Rodgers as the #1 QB in Fantasy (1:30). We'll also answer a question about the SEA backfield (4:30) before we review some NFL news and notes (8:31) including an encouraging item about Dalvin Cook ... Putting Doug Baldwin under a microscope (15:00) as we wonder about his upside ... Let's get a couple of QB busts! We're sure to disagree about Carson Wentz (20:35), and is Jared Goff (29:33) being drafted too early? We're also profiling an underrated NFC West WR (36:00), and reviewing Round 6 of ADP (39:30) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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
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Jul 25, 2018 • 51min

07/25: QB Breakouts; Fantasy Combos; Round 5 ADP (Fantasy Football Podcast)

Which QBs are breaking out this year? We make the case for Patrick Mahomes (2:15), Jameis Winston (5:25) and Jimmy Garoppolo (6:20) ... The guys decide between a few different Fantasy combos (10:58) before getting into the news and notes. Andrew Luck's prognosis keeps improving, so where is he going in the rankings (16:00)? And while we're on the Colts, let's put T.Y. Hilton under the microscope (24:18)! Can he scored more than 7 TDs? Does he have elite upside? ... An angry email about Julio Jones (29:50), where we would rank Dez Bryant if he were a Patriot (39:15) and ADP review for Round 5 in 0.5 PPR (40:30). Is this a good time to take a TE? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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
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Jul 24, 2018 • 59min

07/24: Live 3-WR PPR Draft! (Fantasy Football Podcast)

Follow along as we draft a 12-team, 3-WR, PPR league with industry experts. One of us takes WRs in Rounds 1 and 2 before waiting a while for WR3. All of us prioritize TE. Find out which other draft trends we notice today. Surprises include: DeAndre Hopkins as the third WR off the board; Corey Davis going earlier than we expected; what people are thinking about the JAC WRs right now. 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
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Jul 23, 2018 • 58min

07/23: QB Week! Sleeper QBs, Two-QB Leagues, and More (Fantasy Football Podcast)

Starting QB week off with our QB sleepers and a review of our recent 2QB draft. Also discussing Josh Gordon and all the relevant training camp news. Plus we put Alvin Kamara under the microscope and answer your emails at FantasyFootball@CBSi.com 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
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Jul 19, 2018 • 46min

07/19: TE Busts; DST and K Strategy; D. Freeman analysis (Fantasy Football Podcast)

We're continuing to break down tight ends, as Dave, Jamey, and Heath tell us which tight ends they DON'T want on their roster ... Avoid Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph? ... What should you expect from your tight end position? ... We put Devonta Freeman under the microscope ... Plus a little bit of kicker and DST strategy - don't ignore them entirely! Your emails at FantasyFootball@CBSi.com 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

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