Fantasy Football Today

Heath Cummings is joined by Matt Chester to hit all the training camp news and notes before reviewing risers and fallers in the draft order. Intro (0:00)What is your one non-negotiable Dynasty League rule/setting? (2:24)How do you process coachspeak? (4:45)Who increases Dynasty value the most in month 1? (5:37)Brandon Aiyuk situation (9:27)McCaffrey's calf (14:48)Bad vibes for Brock Purdy? (18:53)Cee Dee Lamb says LOL (22:05)Rico Dowdle vs. Ezekiel Elliott (24:42)Does Mike Williams being back matter? (27:31)Rankings Risers and Fallers (29:33) 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

Want to be in our next mock draft and have a shot at being on air? Check out our St. Jude Draft-a-Thon Store here: https://tiltify.com/@fftfundraising/fantasy-football-today-draftathon-2024Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsWe've got a few emails to start the show (1:25) about who to take first overall, things we could be wrong about and CBS rankings vs. another website's rankings. Then we'll give you the news and notes (14:30) on Travis Etienne, Puka Nacua, D'Andre Swift and many more. Then it's back to your questions via email (21:30) at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com, Draftathon (40:40) and Apple Podcasts (48:30)Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsSUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."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

Want to be in our next mock draft and have a shot at being on air? Check out our St. Jude Draft-a-Thon Store here: https://tiltify.com/@fftfundraising/fantasy-football-today-draftathon-2024Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsSome fun facts about Jaylen Waddle, Calvin Ridley, how many targets you need to be a Top 12 WR and more before we get into average draft position beginning with Round 1 (5:45). Should CeeDee Lamb still be WR1 given his holdout? How far is A.J. Brown from the elite tier? Then we talk about Round 2 (15:45) and whether or not Davante Adams should be WR10 in ADP ... Round 3 (24:35) is very interesting and controversial! There is no consensus as we talk about Chris Olave, Drake London, Nico Collins, the 49ers WRs and more. Are you better off skipping this group and waiting for Round 4 (40:10) and Round 5 (46:30) WRs? You'll see great values on guys like Waddle, Cooper Kupp and George Pickens ... Will Tank Dell really be there in Round 6 (50:50)? Which WRs in Rounds 7-9 (56:50) are going to be this year's version of Brandon Aiyuk or Mike Evans? There is a lot of value to be had here and also in Round 10 (1:05:00) and beyond. We'll tell you some of our favorite late round picks ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsSUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."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

Want to be in our next mock draft and have a shot at being on air? Check out our St. Jude Draft-a-Thon Store here: https://tiltify.com/@fftfundraising/fantasy-football-today-draftathon-2024Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsWide Receiver is a fun position filled with great values throughout the draft. In 2023, you could have drafted Mike Evans, Brandon Aiyuk and Nico Collins in Round 7 or later. Who will be the steal of the draft this season? We talk about some recent ADP trends (2:55) on Puka Nacua, Malik Nabers and Rashee Rice and then the guys tell you how they approach WR (9:50) ... More overall strategy talk (16:15), Round 5 value picks (22:40), thoughts on starting your team with WR/WR (27:30) and Zero-WR (38:40) ... Sleepers (43:30), breakouts (48:15) and busts (57:10). The Year 3 WRs could have huge seasons, but can guys like Drake London and Chris Olave really be worth their ADP? And we finish with a long Nabers discussion. Can he overcome his iffy QB situation? ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsSUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."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

*NOTE: This episode was recorded BEFORE Christian McCaffrey's calf injury. For analysis on McCaffrey, check out our bonus episode from 08/06. Want to be in our next mock draft and have a shot at being on air? Check out our St. Jude Draft-a-Thon Store here: https://tiltify.com/@fftfundraising/fantasy-football-today-draftathon-2024Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsStarting with Christian McCaffrey in Round 1 and ending with "Handcuff King of the Hill," we cover every running back you need to know about. Let's kick it off with Round 1 (3:10) and talk about if Jahmyr Gibbs, Saquon Barkley and Jonathan Taylor deserve to be first round picks. In Round 2 (16:35), is Kyren Williams legit? Does Derrick Henry have another great season left in him? ... On to Round 3 (22:35) and the controversial De'Von Achane plus a few good values. And in Round 4 (30:10), we have a trio of RBs who might pay off before things get a little worse in Rounds 5 and 6 (36:45) ... Are the RBs in Rounds 7 (42:15) and 8 (52:35) much worse than RBs in the previous two rounds? We're talking about guys like Najee Harris, Raheem Mostert, the Bengals RBs, the Titans RBs and others compared to the Round 5/6 guys like James Conner, Zamir White, Rhamondre Stevenson and more. After we talk about those groups, we finish with the best players to take late and the best RB handcuffs (1:09:30) ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsSUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."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

Want to be in our next mock draft and have a shot at being on air? Check out our St. Jude Draft-a-Thon Store here: https://tiltify.com/@fftfundraising/fantasy-football-today-draftathon-2024Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsChristian McCaffrey is out a couple of weeks with a calf injury and we're here with our instant reaction! Is McCaffrey still the #1 overall pick in Fantasy? Who else would it be? Elijah Mitchell is also injured so we will tell you if there is any other 49ers running back to draft. And we also tell you why Deebo Samuel could be on his way to a huge season.Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsSUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."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

Want to be in our next mock draft and have a shot at being on air? Check out our St. Jude Draft-a-Thon Store here: https://tiltify.com/@fftfundraising/fantasy-football-today-draftathon-2024Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsWe've seen running backs be pushed down draft boards in recent seasons, but is that a mistake? On Part One of our RB Preview, we take a broad look at the position with our general thoughts and philosophies. We also talk about the great Christian McCaffrey (4:15) and if his age and workload are concerning, plus how many RBs should be drafted in the first round (7:45) ... What is our overall RB strategy this season (14:45)? Is RB actually safer than WR when we talk about the Top 12 in average draft position (23:25)? And how do we feel about RB/RB this season (28:15)? ... How our strategies change in different formats (35:35) plus sleepers (40:40) breakouts (44:15) and busts (48:15). We talk about Ty Chandler, Rico Dowdle, Bijan Robinson, Aaron Jones, Saquon Barkley and more. Then we take a look at our pick-by-pick series (55:15) and look at how we drafted RBs at different spots in the draft ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsSUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."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

Adam Aizer is joined by Jamey Eisenberg and Robert Turbin to get you ready for your fantasy drafts.Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcastsSUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."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

Cooper Kupp, a star wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, shares insights into his recovery and expectations for the upcoming season. Chase Brown, an emerging talent in the fantasy football scene, discusses his journey and strategies for success. They delve into player rankings, highlighting risers like Rashee Rice and Anthony Richardson while discussing fallers such as DJ Moore. The conversation also touches on rookie standouts and how injuries impact draft strategies, providing listeners with valuable insights for their fantasy teams.

Want to be in our next mock draft and have a shot at being on air? Check out our St. Jude Draft-a-Thon Store here: https://tiltify.com/@fftfundraising/fantasy-football-today-draftathon-2024Discover which players are most likely to underperform in the 2024 fantasy football season! We break down the top busts to avoid, providing insights and analysis to help you make smarter draft decisions. Jamey Eisenberg weighs in on whether Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, and Josh Allen are worthy of their current ADP and reveals his bust candidates, including Aaron Jones, James Conner, Mike Evans, and more. Don’t let these potential disappointments ruin your season!Get 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbs.You can listen to Fantasy Football Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today Express podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today Express podcast."Watch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayJoin 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