Fantasy Football Today Beyond the Box Score

Dan and Jacob welcome Dave Richard, a Hall of Fame fantasy football analyst known for his deep preseason film analysis. They dive into rookie performances that could change your draft strategy. The discussion highlights the merits of joint practices over traditional games for evaluating player potential, particularly focusing on the Patriots and Jaguars' running backs. Richard also sheds light on tight end draft strategies and the evolving offensive dynamics of teams like the Dolphins, emphasizing how these trends impact fantasy football decisions.

Join Jacob Gibbs and Dan Schneier as they discuss the top 10 fantasy football breakout players that managers should target this season. 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Chase Brown 10:00 - Rashee Rice 17:40 - George Pickens 24:50 - DeVonta Smith 31:45 - Zay Flowers 36:15 - Jaylen Waddle 41:25 - Jaylen Warren 46:00 - Tucker Kraft 48:00 - Dalton Kincaid 53:00 - Drake Maye 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

Today we’re talking about the players we are not drafting in fantasy football this year — call them busts if you want. We’ll go round-by-round through the draft to highlight the names we’re avoiding and why. 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

Jacob Gibbs and Dan Schneier are joined by Ryan Heath, Graham Barfield and Ian Hartitz to discuss their top late-round sleepers 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

Jared Smola of DraftSharks.com, Justin Boone from Yahoo Sports, and Pat Fitzmaurice of Fantasy Pros join the discussion on the hottest sleeper picks for fantasy football drafts. They spotlight players like rookie Mecca Buka and Juwan Jennings, citing their promising stats. The trio dives into the potential of Jordan Mason and late-round gems such as Jaden Reed. There's lively debate about Kyle Pitts' comeback prospects and rookie quarterbacks' impact, all with a focus on maximizing draft value. Get ready to take notes!

Joined by JJ Zachariason, Rich Hribar, and Ben Gretch, the trio dives into the exciting world of fantasy football sleeper picks. They scrutinize undervalued players like Darnell Mooney and Juwan Jennings, discussing how team dynamics and injuries could elevate their performance. Rookie insights shine as they analyze talents like Jaden Blue and Dylan Samson. With game theory at the forefront, they offer strategies to maximize draft potential. Prepare to discover hidden gems and reshape your fantasy roster for success!

Join fantasy football expert Ryan Heath as he shares his vast knowledge on historical trends and data analysis. Discover his Fantasy Football Commandments that guide successful draft strategies! Ryan highlights the undeniable impact of early-round wide receivers and unearths why Travis Kelce is the league's standout tight end. He emphasizes the importance of drafting quarterbacks in rounds three and four and tackles the significance of age curves in identifying potential league winners. Don’t miss his insights on late-round gems!

Discover the secrets behind identifying breakout wide receivers using advanced metrics like target per route run. The hosts dive into standout players including Nico Collins and Puka Nacua, revealing how per-route data can transform your fantasy strategy. Watch for emerging stars like Drake London and Rashee Rice, whose adaptability under pressure hints at bright futures. Plus, understand how team dynamics and coaching impacts player performance, helping you stay ahead in your fantasy league!

Rich Hribar, a fantasy football analyst with 15 years of experience, joins to explain the critical role of play-callers in fantasy success. He dives deep into what defines an S-Tier play-caller, showcasing talents like Sean Payton and Mike McDaniel. The conversation touches on standout players like Marvin Harrison Jr. and how tactical innovations, such as pre-snap motion, can turbocharge offensive strategies. Rich also discusses the evolving dynamics of shorter quarterbacks and running back performances, providing key insights for the upcoming fantasy season.

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/fft-draftathon-2025 Jacob and Dan give you all the fantasy football cheat codes to give you the edge in your league! (0:00) Intro (3:30) QB Rushing (32:50) RB Receiving (1:13:35) Play Action & Motion (1:23:30) Route Concepts 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/FantasyFootballToday • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider ▶︎FFT Express: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyK1zeDYsKPiLNzzFk3jHa199--RN6nff 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fEvGGxwXqSM8xuSNgxjFR • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-podcast/id261735167 • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast ▶︎Fantasy Football Today Express: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qyGWfETSBFaciPrtvoWCC?si=51b16cab6d6747ed ▶︎Fantasy Football Today Dynasty: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=1a4cd6f9fc464606 ▶︎Fantasy Football Today DFS: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zU7pBvGK3KPhfb69Q1hNr?si=f330cceb49b34780 📱FOLLOW • Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/fantasyfootballtoday • Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftoday • ASK all of your Start/Sit questions in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/ 📖 READ • More fantasy football news: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/ 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collections/fantasy-football-today • Shop our store: https://shop.cbssports.com/fantasy 💵BETTING • Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/sportsbooks/ • And sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW Want to dominate your league and get Fantasy Football bragging rights? Join host Adam Aizer, analysts Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and the rest of our crew throughout the year. Start or Sit, Waiver Wire, Buy or Sell, Grade the Trade and mailbag from your emails and #AskFFT tweets. This is the only podcast you'll need to win your league. 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