Establish The Run Fantasy Football

Brandon Thorn, the Offensive Line Guru and founder of Trench Warfare, joins the discussion to break down vital offensive line updates for 2025. He dives into the implications of Tristan Wirfs' injury on Tampa Bay's performance and evaluates Houston’s revamp strategy. Thorn raises concerns about San Francisco's O-line while pointing to Dallas’ run game potential that may be underestimated. He also introduces the new 'Protector of the Year' award, emphasizing the significant role that offensive linemen play in the success of NFL teams.

In this discussion, the latest trends in fantasy football drafting are unveiled. Adam Levitan analyzes the market shifts, identifying key risers like Elijah Arroyo and the ramifications of Rashee Rice's suspension. There's buzz around the health of Anthony Richardson and the value of Quentin Johnston. Listeners are guided on navigating draft strategies, weighing the potential of young stars against the stability of veterans. The episode provides critical insights for refining your fantasy roster.

Delve into the intriguing world of NFL coaching changes as the hosts discuss how these shifts will influence fantasy football dynamics. Will the Detroit Lions experience regression? Can C.J. Stroud stage a comeback? The conversation highlights the potential boosts for Trevor Lawrence and the impact of new coordinators like Brian Schottenheimer in Dallas. As they assess each team's new direction, listeners gain valuable insights for their fantasy drafts, emphasizing the importance of adapting to these coaching strategies.

Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers & fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices?In this episode, we discuss: • Najee Harris' eye injury • Quinshon Judkins in hot water • Jauan Jennings wants paid • What to make of Dallas' backfield • Tucker Kraft risingLinks mentioned in the episode: 1. Evan Silva's Top 150 2. Optimal Approach to TE on Underdog 3. Late-Round Best Ball StacksWant ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with: • Real-Time Rankings • Research & Analysis Articles • Draft Strategy Content • Draft Livestreams • Discord Community • Q&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at https://subscribe.establishtherun.com/nflbestball/Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15 million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One, Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours.https://dkng.co/BestBallETRGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT).18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest by 9/4/25. $20 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires on the sooner of 30 days (720 hours) or contest lock. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Ends 9/4/25 at 6:20 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun

Adam Levitan sits down with former member of the Colorado House of Representatives and former Speaker of the House, Alec Garnett, to discuss the gambling implications from recent legislation and regulations across the United States.In this episode, we discuss:- What are the changes to the gambling tax from the new bill- How small, late amendments are added to bills- Why fantasy football for money in California is under threat - Explaining Illinois’ “Per-Bet Tax” and what it means for consumers- Who are the biggest winners from the new legislation and regulationsTimestamps:0:00 - Intro 1:31 - The Gambling Tax Changes from Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”5:58 - Why Were The Changes Made?14:36 - California’s Attorney General’s New Stance on Fantasy Sports for Money23:01 - Illinois’ New “Per Bet” Tax on Sports Betting Operators34:19 - Adam’s “Legislations If He Were King”Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15 million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One, Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. https://dkng.co/BestBallETRGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call ⁠(888) 789-7777⁠ or visit ⁠ccpg.org⁠ (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. One per customer. Enter the Best Ball $15M headliner contest by 9/4/25 to get one bonus entry. $20 entry fee required. Reward expires in thirty days. See terms at draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Sponsored by DK.Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/ DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun

The hosts dive into the impact of Jonnu Smith's trade on the Steelers and Dolphins, shaking up their fantasy outlooks. A surprising running back emerges as the new top pick, knocking Saquon Barkley off Evan's list. Discussions heat up around Travis Kelce and whether this is the year to fade him. Updates on Jordan Addison and Rashee Rice add intrigue, while Tyler Warren's potential rookie contributions are analyzed. Plus, insights on the competitive Jaguars' backfield and the ongoing ranking tussle between Kittle and McBride keep fantasy managers on their toes.

Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers & fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices?In this episode, we discuss:Xavier Worthy fallingColston Loveland droppingThe latest on Brandon AiyukTampa Bay's backfieldApproaching elite QBsLinks mentioned in the episode:Evan Silva's Top 150Pat Thorman's Pace PreviewLevitan's Player NotesWant ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at https://subscribe.establishtherun.com/nflbestball/Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15 million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One, Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours.https://dkng.co/BestBallETRGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT).18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest by 9/4/25. $20 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires on the sooner of 30 days (720 hours) or contest lock. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Ends 9/4/25 at 6:20 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun

This 4th of July week, ETR presents a simulcast from across the Establish The Run Podcast network with the Establish The Edge Fantasy Football podcast's yearly offseason projection series.Each year, Leone takes the deepest of deep dives into every player in every team in every division of football, discussing and providing projections in the most in-depth fantasy football preview possible. In this show, Leone is joined by his yearly preview companion, Ben Gretch, to break down the AFC South for all players who are serious about their fantasy football. For this, and more detailed content like it, subscribe to the Establish The Edge Podcast feed for every division preview when it's released. The Establish The Edge Fantasy Football podcast is available everywhere podcasts can be found and on YouTube. ETE Podcast Feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZqPsSu6I5DnKPERV9poay?si=4baa614d9ce94404ETE YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EstablishTheEdgeDownload the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15 million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One, Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. https://dkng.co/BestBallETRGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call ⁠(888) 789-7777⁠ or visit ⁠ccpg.org⁠ (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. One per customer. Enter the Best Ball $15M headliner contest by 9/4/25 to get one bonus entry. $20 entry fee required. Reward expires in thirty days. See terms at draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Sponsored by DK.Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/ DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun

Adam Levitan, Mark Dankenbring and Jack Miller go through the NFL team-by-team to analyze the offensive environments for each team, ranking them into tiers from best to worst.In this episode, we discuss:- How much does the Ben Johnson move impact both Chicago and Detroit?- Which teams suffer the most from a lack of output concentration?- Did Kliff Kingsbury do enough to shake off his fraud tag?- How much of a penalty will Offensive Coordinator instability cost teams?- Where will New England’s offensive upgrades land them in the tier listTimestamps:0:00 - Intro 2:31 - Arizona Cardinals4:34 - Atlanta Falcons7:01 - Baltimore Ravens8:47 - Buffalo Bills10:47 - Carolina Panthers13:08 - Chicago Bears15:45 - Cincinnati Bengals17:33 - Cleveland Browns20:01 - Dallas Cowboys22:17 - Denver Broncos25:08 - Detroit Lions26:52 - Green Bay Packers29:13 - Houston Texans32:27 - Indianapolis Colts34:31 - Jacksonville Jaguars37:00 - Kansas City Chiefs40:10 - Los Angeles Rams42:05 - Los Angeles Chargers44:00 - Las Vegas Raiders46:33 - Miami Dolphins48:32 - Minnesota Vikings50:16 - New England Patriots52:35 - New Orleans Saints55:17 - New York Giants57:02 - Philadelphia Eagles58:38 - New York Jets1:01:06 - Pittsburgh Steelers1:03:10 - Seattle Seahawks1:05:51 - San Francisco 49ers1:07:46 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers1:10:07 - Tennessee Titans1:11:50 - Washington CommandersDownload the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15 million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One, Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. https://dkng.co/BestBallETRGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call ⁠(888) 789-7777⁠ or visit ⁠ccpg.org⁠ (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. One per customer. Enter the Best Ball $15M headliner contest by 9/4/25 to get one bonus entry. $20 entry fee required. Reward expires in thirty days. See terms at draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Sponsored by DK.Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/ DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun

Former Los Angeles Chargers and current Washington Commanders Running Back Austin Ekeler joins Adam Levitan and the ETR Football podcast to answer a lot of the hottest questions around the NFL and Fantasy Football, as well as promote his 2025 Charity Fantasy Football League, where you can enter for the chance to win huge prizes like signed game-worn cleats, a championship ring and much more.For more information on the Austin Ekeler Charity Fantasy Football League and the Austin Ekeler Foundation, hit this link: https://charitydraft.com/austin-ekeler-fantasy-football-charity-league/⁠In this episode, we discuss:- How professional Running Backs respond to "Running Backs don't matter"? - How do players in the NFL see fantasy football?- Would Austin let his children play football?- Should you care about off-season depth charts?- What does he think of the NFL's swing back to favoring the running game?Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:52 - Explaining The Run/Pass Swing4:32 - How NFL Players See Fantasy Football7:18 - Austin’s Charity Fantasy Football League9:40 - Responding to “Running Backs don’t matter”14:33 - How Injuries Are Shaping Football’s Future16:26 - Thoughts On The Guardian Cap17:47 - How Much Off-Season Depth Charts Correlate To Game Time 20:06 - Establishing Guaranteed Contracts in The NFL21:56 - Listener QuestionsDownload the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15 million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One, Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. https://dkng.co/BestBallETRGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call ⁠(888) 789-7777⁠ or visit ⁠ccpg.org⁠ (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. One per customer. Enter the Best Ball $15M headliner contest by 9/4/25 to get one bonus entry. $20 entry fee required. Reward expires in thirty days. See terms at draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Sponsored by DK.Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/ DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun