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Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 6min

NFL Week 1 Fantasy Recap: Tight End Carnage, Running Back Usage Report, Early Waiver Wire Targets + More

Nick Whalen is joined by Jim Coventry to recap all of the biggest fantasy takeaways from the Week 1 slate. The guys discuss a disappointing week for elite tight ends, a quiet week for some big-name receivers, the Panthers' disastrous start, the disappearance of Blake Corum, early running back battles and much more.0:00: Intro3:00: Bengals-Patriots8:20: Jaguars-Dolphins16:05: Cardinals-Bills + Marvin Harrison Jr.19:30: Titans-Bears24:00: Steelers-Falcons28:40: Rough week for elite TEs32:20: Colts-Texans + Anthony Richardson37:45: Panthers-Saints40:20: Raiders-Chargers + JK Dobbins44:45: Broncos-Seahawks48:55: Cowboys-Browns51:30: Commanders-Buccaneers55:45: Rams-Lions + Puka Nacua, Blake Corum-----UnderdogSign up with RWNFL to claim your Free Pick + First Time Deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or find them in the app store. -----Verse FantasyWhy wait all season to win in Fantasy? With Verse Fantasy, you can cash in every week! Download the Verse app, sync your fantasy league, and start wagering and winning today! Verse Fantasy is the new way to play fantasy. There’s no need to draft a new team or bring your league to a new platform. Simply Sync your current league from ESPN, Sleeper or Yahoo into the Verse Fantasy app and instantly get money lines and spreads for your league’s matchups that week. Enter the Arena this season with Verse Fantasy, and use promo code ROTO to get 100% deposit match up to $50 when you sign up.-----FanDuelFanDuel is giving away a special new user offer! Sign up and bet $5 on any FanDuel market, and receive $200 in Bonus Bets PLUS 3 free weeks of NFL Sunday Ticket.Offer link: https://www.fanduel.com/sportsbook-affiliate-summer/b5g200ytst?btag=a_41264b_16c_&siteid=41264Click hereClick here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 31min

Week 1 Instant Reactions II Everything Has Changed in Fantasy Football!

Jim Coventry analyzes the most impactful situations of the week’s NFL action.Locker.bet Fantasy FootballSign up today using code RotoLocker and get a $50 deposit match. Join the RotoWire Locker League and showcase your play-calling skills with real cash on the line!(link: https://smart.link/1uafulmmxu5i5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 59min

Week 1 DFS Breakdown

Scott Jenstad and Ryan Belongia break down the entire Main Slate in the NFL for Week 1, all from a DFS perspective. They hit all the positions and all the pricing tiers to help you build a winning squad this weekend.UnderdogSign up with RWNFL to claim your Free Pick + First Time Deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or find them in the app store. Verse FantasyWhy wait all season to win in Fantasy? With Verse Fantasy, you can cash in every week! Download the Verse app, sync your fantasy league, and start wagering and winning today! Verse Fantasy is the new way to play fantasy. There’s no need to draft a new team or bring your league to a new platform. Simply Sync your current league from ESPN, Sleeper or Yahoo into the Verse Fantasy app and instantly get money lines and spreads for your league’s matchups that week. Enter the Arena this season with Verse Fantasy, and use promo code ROTO to get 100% deposit match up to $50 when you sign up.FanDuelFanDuel is giving away a special new user offer! Sign up and bet $5 on any FanDuel market, and receive $200 in Bonus Bets PLUS 3 free weeks of NFL Sunday Ticket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 5, 2024 • 48min

NFL Week 1 Fantasy Football Preview

Football is officially back and the guys usher in the season with a full breakdown of the NFL Week 1 slate through a fantasy lens. The guys fire through each game and identify the best plays from each matchup and players they may be leery of starting.Time Stamps0:00 – Intro1:50 - Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs5:30 - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay (Brazil)14:00 - Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers17:23 - Buffalo Bills vs. Arizona Cardinals20:30 - Chicago Bears vs. Tennessee Titans26:30 - Cincinnati Bengals vs. New England Patriots28:38 - Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans30:55 - Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars35:30 - New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers37:30 - New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings40:55 – Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders42:10 – Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos43:05 – Cleveland Browns vs. Dallas Cowboys44:05 – Tampa Bay vs. Washington Commanders45:08 – Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams45:55 – San Francisco 49ers vs. New York JetsUnderdogSign up with RWNFL to claim your Free Pick + First Time Deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or find them in the app store. (link: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-MyVn4cbt6l)Verse FantasyWhy wait all season to win in Fantasy? With Verse Fantasy, you can cash in every week! Download the Verse app, sync your fantasy league, and start wagering and winning today! Verse Fantasy is the new way to play fantasy. There’s no need to draft a new team or bring your league to a new platform. Simply Sync your current league from ESPN, Sleeper or Yahoo into the Verse Fantasy app and instantly get money lines and spreads for your league’s matchups that week. Enter the Arena this season with Verse Fantasy, and use promo code ROTO to get 100% deposit match up to $50 when you sign up.FanDuelFanDuel is giving away a special new user offer! Sign UpSign UpSign upSign upSign up and bet $5 on any FanDuel market, and receive $200 in Bonus Bets PLUS 3 free weeks of NFL Sunday Ticket.Sign up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 4, 2024 • 55min

Week 1 Value Meter

Frank Schwab from Yahoo Fantasy Sports and Jeff Erickson discuss Week 1 ranks in fantasy football.---00:00 - Frank Schwab Pod00:40 - Everyone Excited about Week 102:30 - How Do you watch games?05:00 - Quarterbacks06:00 - Kyler Murray @ AZ08:00 - Jared Goff for MVP?10:40 - Too high on Joe Burrow?13:20 - Jayden Daniels at 1615:30 - Favorite Cheap QB19:15 - Running Backs19:30 - Breece Hall - Elite Backs with Tough Matchups21:30 - Kyren Williams at 723:30 - Worry scale on Jahmyr Gibbs?24:30 - Tony Pollard - jump on receiving prop; move up from 27?27:00 - Who is the Bengals RB?32:00 - Wide Receivers32:30 - Ja’Marr Chase practicing?34:15 - Full use of CeeDee Lamb in Week 1?35:30 - Browns discussion38:00 - JSN - Shakir - Worthy42:00 - Packers WRs44:00 - Bills WRs46:00 - Tight Ends46:30 - Solid Top 7-9 ranks48:00 - Some faith in Jake Ferguson48:50 - No Kelce49:30 - Kyle Pitts hamstring issue51:45 - Late TE?54:00 - @YahooSchwab, yahoo.com/football---UnderdogSign up with RWNFL to claim your Free Pick + First Time Deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or find them in the app store. (link: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-MyVn4cbt6l)Verse FantasyWhy wait all season to win in Fantasy? With Verse Fantasy, you can cash in every week! Download the Verse app, sync your fantasy league, and start wagering and winning today! Verse Fantasy is the new way to play fantasy. There’s no need to draft a new team or bring your league to a new platform. Simply Sync your current league from ESPN, Sleeper or Yahoo into the Verse Fantasy app and instantly get money lines and spreads for your league’s matchups that week. Enter the Arena this season with Verse Fantasy, and use promo code ROTO to get 100% deposit match up to $50 when you sign up.(link: https://www.versegaming.com/rotowirelanding) FanDuelFanDuel is giving away a special new user offer! Sign up and bet $5 on any FanDuel market, and receive $200 in Bonus Bets PLUS 3 free weeks of NFL Sunday Ticket.(link: https://wlfanduelus.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_41264b_16c_&affid=415&siteid=41264&adid=16&c=) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 48min

Top Waiver Wire Pickups Pre Week 1

Joe Bartel and Jake Letarski discuss their favorite pre-Week 1 pickups including Ray Davis, Jermaine Burton and Noah Fant.UnderdogSign up with RWNFL to claim your Free Pick + First Time Deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or find them in the app store. (link: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-MyVn4cbt6l)Verse FantasyWhy wait all season to win in Fantasy? With Verse Fantasy, you can cash in every week! Download the Verse app, sync your fantasy league, and start wagering and winning today! Verse Fantasy is the new way to play fantasy. There’s no need to draft a new team or bring your league to a new platform. Simply Sync your current league from ESPN, Sleeper or Yahoo into the Verse Fantasy app and instantly get money lines and spreads for your league’s matchups that week. Enter the Arena this season with Verse Fantasy, and use promo code ROTO to get 100% deposit match up to $50 when you sign up.(link: https://www.versegaming.com/rotowirelanding) FanDuelFanDuel is giving away a special new user offer! Sign up and bet $5 on any FanDuel market, and receive $200 in Bonus Bets PLUS 3 free weeks of NFL Sunday Ticket.(link: https://wlfanduelus.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_41264b_16c_&affid=415&siteid=41264&adid=16&c=) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 2, 2024 • 59min

Five Players We Regret Not Drafting Enough

Jeff Erickson regrets not drafting Bijan Robinson and Jayden Reed, and for Nick Whalen it's Garrett Wilson and Derrick Henry. Plus Guillotine Leagues, and Week 1 games we're excited to see!---00:00 - Draft Regrets01:00 - Any FOMO?03:00 - Home League Madness04:30 - Concept05:00 - Bijan Robinson06:05 - Garrett Wilson08:30 - Do Not Fly List?11:30 - Wanted to draft more (Nick): Derrick Henry, Sam LaPorta, Diontae Johnson, Brian Thomas Jr.13:30 - Wanted to draft more (Jeff): Blake Corum, Trevor Lawrence, 21:30 - Patrick Mahomes, premium QBs26:30 - Guillotine Leagues36:15 - Games we’re excited about - Ravens/Chiefs, Eagles/Packers38:00 - Sneaky game: Titans/Bears39:40 - Rams/Lions42:15 - Texans/Colts45:00 - Cowboys/Browns47:30 - Browns backfield50:40 - Broncos backfield53:15 - Kenneth Walker a top-10 RB?---UnderdogSign up with RWNFL to claim your Free Pick + First Time Deposit offer up to $1,000 in bonus cash! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or find them in the app store. (link: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-MyVn4cbt6l)Verse FantasyWhy wait all season to win in Fantasy? With Verse Fantasy, you can cash in every week! Download the Verse app, sync your fantasy league, and start wagering and winning today! Verse Fantasy is the new way to play fantasy. There’s no need to draft a new team or bring your league to a new platform. Simply Sync your current league from ESPN, Sleeper or Yahoo into the Verse Fantasy app and instantly get money lines and spreads for your league’s matchups that week. Enter the Arena this season with Verse Fantasy, and use promo code ROTO to get 100% deposit match up to $50 when you sign up.(link: https://www.versegaming.com/rotowirelanding) FanDuelFanDuel is giving away a special new user offer! Sign up and bet $5 on any FanDuel market, and receive $200 in Bonus Bets PLUS 3 free weeks of NFL Sunday Ticket.(link: https://wlfanduelus.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_41264b_16c_&affid=415&siteid=41264&adid=16&c=) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 30, 2024 • 46min

Top 4 Takeaways from Fantasy Draft Season

Jim Coventry goes over draft strategy for each position. Jim also analyzes some players who aren't being talked about enough: Caleb Williams, Jared Goff, Kenneth Walker, Javonte Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Dallas Goedert.Verse FantasyWhy wait all season to win in Fantasy? With Verse Fantasy, you can cash in every week! Download the Verse app, sync your fantasy league, and start wagering and winning today! Verse Fantasy is the new way to play fantasy. There’s no need to draft a new team or bring your league to a new platform. Simply Sync your current league from ESPN, Sleeper or Yahoo into the Verse Fantasy app and instantly get money lines and spreads for your league’s matchups that week. Enter the Arena this season with Verse Fantasy, and use promo code ROTO to get 100% deposit match up to $50 when you sign up.FantraxSign up for free at Fantrax dot com slash RotoWire today to enter for your chance to win tickets to any regular season NFL game for you and your entire league! Plus $6,000 in spending cash! That’s right, tickets for your entire league! Simply create a new league or bring over your existing leagues for more chances to win!Go to Fantrax.com/RotoWire and sign up today.Fantasy Sports KnockoutFantasy Sports Knockout, where a fantasy league meets a knockout pool. An innovative take on fantasy football. The concept is simple: choose a new fantasy lineup each week and score points the same way you would in any fantasy league. But you must choose your players wisely – you can only use each player one time! The lowest weekly score (or group of scores) is eliminated from the contest every week! The concept may be simple, but survival is not. How will you play – load up early or play the matchups and save the better players for later? Fantasy Sports Knockout - can you survive the fantasy?Sign up at https://play.fantasysportsknockout.com/ today!Blue Wire SurveyWould you like an extra $500? Go to bluewirepods.com/survey and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 30, 2024 • 49min

Last Minute Tips For Home League Drafts + The Host's Most Drafted Players

With draft season winding down, John McKechnie and Mario Puig offer their last-minute advice and tips for everyone drafting this weekend. The guys also discuss their most drafted players at each position in best ball for this year to round out the show.0:00 – Intro2:35 – Last-second draft tips11:45 – Draft questions: Christian McCaffrey, Ja'Marr Chase, Brandon Aiyuk, Kyren Williams34:45 – John and Mario's most drafted players in best ballVerse FantasyWhy wait all season to win in Fantasy? With Verse Fantasy, you can cash in every week! Download the Verse app, sync your fantasy league, and start wagering and winning today! Verse Fantasy is the new way to play fantasy. There’s no need to draft a new team or bring your league to a new platform. Simply Sync your current league from ESPN, Sleeper or Yahoo into the Verse Fantasy app and instantly get money lines and spreads for your league’s matchups that week. Enter the Arena this season with Verse Fantasy, and use promo code ROTO to get 100% deposit match up to $50 when you sign up.FantraxSign up for free at Fantrax dot com slash RotoWire today to enter for your chance to win tickets to any regular season NFL game for you and your entire league! Plus $6,000 in spending cash! That’s right, tickets for your entire league! Simply create a new league or bring over your existing leagues for more chances to win!Go to Fantrax.com/RotoWire and sign up today.Fantasy Sports KnockoutFantasy Sports Knockout, where a fantasy league meets a knockout pool. An innovative take on fantasy football. The concept is simple: choose a new fantasy lineup each week and score points the same way you would in any fantasy league. But you must choose your players wisely – you can only use each player one time! The lowest weekly score (or group of scores) is eliminated from the contest every week! The concept may be simple, but survival is not. How will you play – load up early or play the matchups and save the better players for later? Fantasy Sports Knockout - can you survive the fantasy?Sign up at https://play.fantasysportsknockout.com/ today!Blue Wire SurveyWould you like an extra $500? Go to bluewirepods.com/survey and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 56min

Five Players Whose Skills Outpace Their Roles

Chris Harris of HarrisFootball.com and the Player Profile Almanac joins Jeff Erickson to discuss his ranking and drafting method, and why players like Joe Mixon and Alvin Kamara benefit from his approach.---00:00 - Chris Harris Pod 8-2801:30 - Insulate Against ADP02:45 - Almanac - Player Profiles04:45 - Methodology - Skills over Roles06:45 - How much film work vs. Advanced Metrics07:15 - Alvin Kamara as an example 09:00 - Metrics are more reflective than predictive10:40 - What do you prioritize in watching for QB?12:25 - What do you prioritize in watching for RB?13:50 - What do you prioritize in watching for WR?15:30 - Calvin Ridley17:45 - Almanac/Website/Podcast19:20 - Players Where you Differ From the Herd (2-3 per the main four positions)19:35 - QB:19:45 - Jalen Hurts23:20 - Anthony Richardson25:15 - Justin Herbert28:30 - Jayden Daniels30:45 - RB:31:00 - Josh Jacobs34:40 - Derrick Henry (slightly below)39:20 - Joe Mixon43:20 - WR:43:45 - Stefon Diggs49:30 - Garrett Wilson52:15 - TE:52:30 - Don’t pick a third-round TE---Verse FantasyWhy wait all season to win in Fantasy? With Verse Fantasy, you can cash in every week! Download the Verse app, sync your fantasy league, and start wagering and winning today! Verse Fantasy is the new way to play fantasy. There’s no need to draft a new team or bring your league to a new platform. Simply Sync your current league from ESPN, Sleeper or Yahoo into the Verse Fantasy app and instantly get money lines and spreads for your league’s matchups that week. Enter the Arena this season with Verse Fantasy, and use promo code ROTO to get 100% deposit match up to $50 when you sign up.FantraxSign up for free at Fantrax dot com slash RotoWire today to enter for your chance to win tickets to any regular season NFL game for you and your entire league! Plus $6,000 in spending cash! That’s right, tickets for your entire league! Simply create a new league or bring over your existing leagues for more chances to win!Go to Fantrax.com/RotoWire and sign up today.Fantasy Sports KnockoutFantasy Sports Knockout, where a fantasy league meets a knockout pool. An innovative take on fantasy football. The concept is simple: choose a new fantasy lineup each week and score points the same way you would in any fantasy league. But you must choose your players wisely – you can only use each player one time! The lowest weekly score (or group of scores) is eliminated from the contest every week! The concept may be simple, but survival is not. How will you play – load up early or play the matchups and save the better players for later? Fantasy Sports Knockout - can you survive the fantasy?Sign up at https://play.fantasysportsknockout.com/ today!Blue Wire SurveyWould you like an extra $500? Go to bluewirepods.com/survey and complete the Blue Wire Audience survey about you and your podcast listening habits for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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