The SportsGrid Fantasy Football Show

Scott Engel and Dane Martinez open the show recapping the Eagles' ugly win over the Falcons. Some of the big stories include the play of Nick Foles and Jay Ajayi, and the target volume of Julio Jones. Dr. A of Inside Injuries joins the show to talk about some of the latest injury updates, including the Giants' biggest weapons, Saquon Barkley (leg) and Evan Engram (concussion), as well as what volume Marshawn Lynch will get with his groin injury. Scott and Dane make their Week 1 survivor pool picks, with both picking the Titans over the Dolphins. #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #TNF #Week1 #Survivor #Eagles #Falcons #NickFoles #CarsonWentz #JayAjayi #JulioJones #MattRyan #TevinColeman #SaquonBarkley #EvanEngram #Giants #Steelers #LevBell #JamesConnor Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Dane Martinez and Scott Engel open the show looking at the return of Earl Thomas to Seattle, and wonder when/IF Le'Veon Bell will return to the Steelers. The idea that Bell could miss multiple games has the guys wondering who, outside of James Conner, is a viable option to replace Bell in fantasy lineups. Dane questions why the Falcons are favorited tonight's game against the World Champion Eagles. Looking at some Week 1 rankings, Scott explains why he is up on Jared Goff, but not in love with Drew Brees. #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #Steelers #Cowboys #Eagles #Falcons #Seahawks #LevBell #JamesConnor #LeSeanMcCoy Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Scott Engel and Dane Martinez opening the programming wondering if Le'Veon Bell will show up for training camp today, or if he will still hold out until he gets his pay day. The question of Bell's Week 1 status has the guys wondering who is the most qualified player to replace him in fantasy lineups. Dane and Scott look at the wide receiver depth in Miami, with Dane explaining why he has Kenny Stills in many of his DFS lineups. Later, Scott and Dane predict who will win each division, as well as Wild Card teams, in the NFL for 2018. #FNTSY #NFL #fatnasyfootball #Steelers #LevBell #JameswConnor #Dolphins #KennyStills #AFC #NFC #LAChargers #Jaguars #Texans #Chiefs #Saints #Falcons #Seahawks #Eagles #Giants #Patriots #Jets #Steelers #Browns #Packers #Vikings #Titans #Colts #DFS #DailyFantasy Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Dane Martinez and Scott Engel open the show talking about the impact of Jerrick McKinnon going down for the season with a torn ACL. Another big move comes out of Oakland, as Kahlil Mack gets traded to the Bears, has the guys questioning if the Bears now have a defense with fantasy value. The Giants getting Evan Engram back from concussion protocol has Dane and Scott wondering how many targets he will get surrounded by Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley, and Sterling Shepard. The guys picks their winner, Jimmy G Spot, for the top fantasy football team name for 2018. #FNTSY #NFL #49ers #Raiders #Bears #JerrickMcKinnon #AJMcCarron #DerekCarr #KahlilMack #Broncos #MannySanders #CaseKeenum #Giants #EvanEngram #JimmyGSpot Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Dane Martinez and Scott Engel look at the biggest fantasy news and notes over the week, and get you ready for the beginning of the NFL, and fantasy football season.  #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #XclusiveEdge #RotoExperts #LetsCockadoodledoit Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Dane Martinez and Scott Engel end the week recapping the final preseason games. Looking at the play of Lamar Jackson, the guys question who will be the better fantasy quarterback between him and Baker Mayfield. Looking at some Xclusive Edge package wide receiver rankings made by Coery Parson, Scott thinks Mike Williams should be right in the Top 50 as a WR4, and Marquis Goodwin will get enough targets to be a WR2\. Scott and Dane look at the fantasy value of Derek Carr, with Scott thinking he has a bounceback year.  #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #LamarJackson #BakerMayfield #XclusiveEdge #MikeWilliams #DerekCarr #MarquisGoodwin Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Dane Martinez and Scott Engel open the show looking at the impact Teddy Bridgewater could have as Drew Brees' backup in New Orleans, after the Jets worked out a trade for him with the Saints. The guys also talk about the Packers sending Brett Hundley to Seattle, and the idea of Randall Cobb being moved to Dallas or the Seahawks. The guys rank Andy Dalton, thinking he could actually have a renaissance type of season in 2018, but also know to temper their expectations.  #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #Eagles #Seahawks #Cowboys #Packers #Jets #Saints #TeddyBridgewater #BrettHundley #DrewBrees #AndyDalton #SamDarnold #RandallCobb #AaronRodgers Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Dane Martinez and Scott Engel open the show questioning if kickers are starting to become less fantasy relevant. Dane and Scott go to look at the Eagles season opener, and question if injuries not just to Carson Wentz, but to Jay Ajayi, will be enough to stay away from betting on the point spread. Scott and Dane recap the Carton and Friends fantasy draft leagues, specifically looking at Dane and Mike Blewitt's Fantasy Sports Today team.   #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #kickerslivesmatter #Eagles #CarsonWentz #NickFoles #ZackErtz #JayAjayi #DarrenSproles Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Dane Martinez and Scott Engel open the program looking at Jalen Ramsey blaming the new helmet and tackle rule for ending Marquis Lee's season. Looking at some more injuries, while Sony Michel is back catching balls at practice, Miami's Devontae Parker is still off the field, but, according to Scott and Dane, also may not catch many passes once he comes back, anyway. Dane and Scott break down Odell Beckham's new contract, and question if this contract will clear his head, or if OBJ will fall off after getting paid. To end the show, Dane and Scott look at how many combined wins among the AFC South.  #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #Jaguars #JalenRamsey #MarquisLee #TackleRule #SonyMichel #DevontaeParker #InsideInjuries #OBJ #Giants #JayAjayi #Titans #Colts #Texans Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Dane Martinez and Scott Engel open the show talking about the latest fantasy relevant injuries, including a gruesome looking one to Jaguars WR Marquis Lee and Giants TE Evan Engram landing in concussion protocol. Looking at some top rookie wideouts, Dane and Scott like Saints WR Tre'quan Smith as a solid option to pick up in leagues. Scott and Dane look back at their GST League draft, with Dane wondering why Scott took 3 receivers with his first 3 picks.  #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #MarquisLee #Giants #EvanEngram #Saints #DrewBrees #GregOlsen #GST #RotoExperts #XclusiveEdge #LetsCockadoodledoit Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers