Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden

In this enlightening conversation, Sam Sherman, the $2 million Best Ball Mania winner and fantasy football strategist, shares insights from his triumphant season. He discusses his winning roster’s balanced construction and the importance of a three-quarterback strategy for maximizing points. Sam emphasizes stacking quarterbacks with pass-catchers for greater playoff potential and highlights undervalued running backs. He also reveals his future plans in fantasy content creation, balancing between full-time and part-time commitments. Don't miss his tips on rookie value and the yin-yang drafting approach!

Hayden shares his top insights from the Wild Card Round, highlighting Justin Herbert's disappointing performance and Caleb Williams' impressive play that clinched victory. He praises Colston Loveland's potential to become an All-Pro and defends Matt LaFleur against calls for his firing. The ongoing dominance of the NFC West is discussed, alongside Kyle Shanahan's masterful coaching. Lastly, Bryce Young and the Panthers earn recognition for their gutsy performance, while fantasy implications from the Jaguars' WR room raise intriguing questions.

Join Hayden and Bengal as they dissect the 2025 NFL Playoff Bracket, matchup by matchup. Hear their analysis on which teams have the talent and strategy to prevail, from the Rams' edge over the Panthers to Chicago's strong run game. The duo debates potential upsets, spotlighting the Jaguars and Texans' defenses. As they venture into predictions for the Super Bowl, they even take a whimsical dive into potential MVPs. Plus, Bengal shares insights on Madden strategy and scouting top college QB prospects. A must-listen for every football fanatic!

Pete Overzet, a fantasy football analyst and content creator, delves into playoff best ball strategies and team stacking. He emphasizes the importance of balancing the need to win in early rounds with constructing a high-scoring Super Bowl team. They discuss ideal roster construction, including the number of quarterbacks to draft and the benefits of team correlation. Overzet shares insights on draft strategy, along with tips on utilizing cheat sheets and key player combinations for success in contests like The Gauntlet and The Mitten.

Dive into the exciting predictions for the 2025 NFL Awards, where MVP candidates shine, and Puka Nakua claims Offensive Player of the Year. Miles Garrett stands out as Defensive Player of the Year, while rookies Teddero McMillan and Aiden Hutchinson battle for accolades. The discussion heats up with Black Monday as coaches are fired and candidates emerge. Find out why the New York Giants are the hottest head coaching job, plus insights on other openings like the Titans and Raiders. A thrilling recap for any football fan!

WEEK 18 NFL PREVIEW Hayden is joined by the legend Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) to break down the five games that actually matter in Week 18, plus a quick run through the rest of the slate. We also celebrate Sam Sherman winning BBM6 and revisit just how absurdly accurate Reebs’ projections were for us last summer. Underdog Fantasy SIGN UP HERE: Play 5, get 75 → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-underedog-football-show Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for select games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. NY: Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Follow the Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udfootballshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underdogfootballshow Twitter/X: https://x.com/UDFootballShow Subscribe to the Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-underdog-football-show/id1558961587 Join the Discord for giveaways and promoshttps://discord.gg/underdog 0:00 Week 18 Preview – 5 Games That Matter 2:11 Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers12:07 Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers18:10 Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers23:43 Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers25:26 Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars 28:56 Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals31:02 Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants35:43 New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons38:19 Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans40:21 Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings42:30 Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots43:48 Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears46:10 Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles47:09 Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams49:22 New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills50:54 Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders 52:19 Reebs’ 2025 Projections Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into Week 17 fantasy insights as Hayden reveals his top wide receiver rankings, highlighting standout players like Puka Nacua and Ja'Marr Chase. Explore the high-upside potential of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Chris Olave. Learn about game-time decisions affecting stars like Christian Watson and Justin Jefferson. Uncover key quarterback options like Joe Burrow and Dak Prescott while navigating weather-related risks. Plus, find must-add waiver wire targets to maximize your squad’s potential in the fantasy finals!

Dive into the latest Week 17 RB and TE rankings as Hayden breaks down top performers like Christian McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson. He evaluates standout players such as Travis Etienne and Ashton Jeanty with matchup insights. The discussion includes updates on Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, as well as rising talents like R.J. Harvey. On the tight end front, Trey McBride and Brock Bowers are highlighted as elite options. Expect strategies for navigating mid-tier TEs and last-minute injury updates to fine-tune your fantasy lineup!

Week 16 is heating up as experts dissect Trevor Lawrence's breakout performance and analyze the Jacksonville Jaguars' promising path. Cincinnati's Chase Brown emerges in a dominant win over Miami, sparking discussions on the Dolphins' future quarterback options. Bryce Young impresses in Tampa Bay, while we see a thrilling showdown between Minnesota and the Giants, raising QB concerns. Plus, standout plays from other matchups, including the Seahawks' OT win and the Steelers' surprising upset, keep the fantasy playoffs exciting!

WEEK 16 WR Rankings – 2025 Fantasy Football Happy Semifinals Week! Hayden breaks down his Top 39 Wide Receiver Rankings for Week 16, plus a quick rundown of Quarterback and Tight End Rankings to help you advance in the fantasy playoffs. Make sure to give Josh a huge congrats on Twitter:https://x.com/JoshNorris/status/2002010817303298263?s=20 Aura Frames Holiday Offer For a limited time, get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames — named #1 by Wirecutter — by visiting:https://AuraFrames.com Use promo code THESHOW at checkout. Harry’s Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10:https://www.Harrys.com/THESHOW #Harryspod Shoutout to @reinhardNFL, @PFF_Moo, and @NextGenStats for the wonderful charts and visuals featured throughout the episode. Underdog Fantasy SIGN UP HERE: Play 5, get 75 → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-underedog-football-show Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for select games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. NY: Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Follow the Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udfootballshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underdogfootballshow Twitter/X: https://x.com/UDFootballShow Subscribe to the Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-underdog-football-show/id1558961587 Join the Discord for giveaways and promoshttps://discord.gg/underdog Hayden’s Week 16 Rankings Blueprinthttps://underdognetwork.com/football/fantasy-rankings/week-16-fantasy-football-rankings-the-blueprint-2025 0:00 Week 16 WR Rankings for Fantasy Football + QB & TE Rankings 1:01 Amon-Ra St. Brown1:46 Ja’Marr Chase2:18 Nico Collins3:06 A.J. Brown4:01 CeeDee Lamb & George Pickens5:15 Chris Olave6:27 Jameson Williams7:36 DK Metcalf8:56 Courtland Sutton10:17 DeVonta Smith11:06 Michael Wilson12:29 Mike Evans13:51 Jauan Jennings15:00 Jakobi Meyers18:34 Tetairoa McMillan19:58 Zay Flowers21:23 DJ Moore22:36 Wan’Dale Robinson24:16 Ladd McConkey26:09 Marvin Harrison Jr.27:22 Jayden Reed28:36 Terry McLaurin29:37 Justin Jefferson30:46 Emeka Egbuka31:32 Jaylen Waddle33:27 Xavier Worthy34:42 Deebo Samuel35:23 Brian Thomas Jr.36:19 Keenan Allen37:16 Jayden Higgins37:59 Jalen Coker38:55 Michael Pittman Jr.40:03 Pat Bryant40:49 Khalil Shakir41:25 Stefon Diggs42:18 Darius Slayton 44:56 Colston Loveland46:37 Harold Fannin Jr.47:02 Brock Bowers47:51 Dallas Goedert48:18 Travis Kelce48:58 Juwan Johnson, Dalton Schultz, Jake Ferguson49:35 Hunter Henry, Mark Andrews, Darren Waller50:39 Dalton Kincaid 51:00 Tier 1 QBs53:46 Tier 2 QBs56:13 Tier 3 QBs58:58 Tier 4 QBs1:00:24 The Rest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices