Fantasypros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Today, we spend most of the show giving our top fantasy football hot takes, but first, we discuss who fantasy owners should expect to step up in Buffalo if LeSean McCoy is unable to play (06:34). Some of the scorching hot takes mentioned are Kareem Hunt finishing outside the top-20 RBs (11:57), Jordan Howard not leading the Bears' backfield in fantasy points (28:30), and Alex Smith producing more fantasy points than Jimmy Garoppolo (36:52). We later follow that up with in-depth analysis on the pros and cons of drafting Greg Olson (43:37) and Alex Collins (50:24). Sponsors: YouRulz.com - Take control and change your game today. Your team, your settings, your rules. YouRulz is fantasy sports your way. Change your game today! Check out www.yourulz.com or visit them on Facebook to learn how to play the game by your rules. Fleaflicker - Fleaflicker also offers live drafts, an easy-to-use interface, lightning fast live scoring, year-round access, powerful commissioner tools and dynasty features, brand-new taxi squa

Sirius XM Fantasy Radio host and Her Fantasy Football co-founder, Brandon Marianne Lee, joins us to examine which players are most worth reaching for. Before we get to the meat of the show, the gang tackles your always interesting Listener Mailbag questions (13:05). Later on, we go in-depth on Royce Freeman (32:07), ponder why Michael Gallup is still largely undervalued (48:30), and explain why Sammy Watkins may be worth buying shares of again (53:42). Towards the end, we are mystified at how Geronimo Allison is still often going undrafted (1:00:41) and rationalize why Sony Michel should be taken much higher (1:11:26). Sponsors: YouRulz.com - Take control and change your game today! Your team, your settings, your rules! YouRulz is fantasy sports your way. Change your game today! Check out www.yourulz.com or visit them on Facebook to learn how to play the game by your rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2017's top draft expert, Jake Ciely, joins the show to discuss which players have great boom or bust potential. We kick off our discussion on polarizing players by analyzing the expectations for Jimmy Garoppolo (8:22). Later, we break down the upside and risk of Pat Mahomes (13:51), if expectations should be tempered on Rashaad Penny (27:16), what to make of the Packers' RB situation in light of Aaron Jones' suspension (34:53), Allen Robinson's "boom" potential (44:07), if Evan Engram can reproduce his surprising rookie season (57:17), and whether O.J. Howard's production can finally match his talent (1:02:12). Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a signed Keenan Allen jersey. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fantasy Footballers' Jason Moore joins us to discuss which players should be avoided in drafts. Deshaun Watson (3:03), Derrick Henry (20:51), and Allen Robinson (44:37) are being taken too high, but we disagree on whether Leonard Fournette (29:46) should be avoided. We also give our insight on intriguing topics, like if Lamar Jackson is worth a flier (17:02), what Sony Michel's upside is (32:50), and whether DeAndre Hopkins is actually being overvalued (53:12). Sponsors: Leesa Mattress - A quality night’s sleep helps you recover from distractions faster, prevents burnout, make better decisions, improve your memory, and overall make fewer mistakes. Leesa's mission is to provide a better night's sleep for everybody. Get $160 off a Leesa mattress at leesa.com/fantasypros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Zachariason of numberFire is one of the most well-respected fantasy experts in the industry and he's joining our show today to discuss players he's higher and lower on compared to our expert consensus rankings. Before we get started, Tags and JJ are competing in a quick game of name that player. Play along to see if you know who we're talking about based on the clues given (4:11). We're then going position by position by position -- QB (21:35), RB (27:51), WR (37:03), and TE (51:28) -- and getting JJ's reasoning for his rankings. Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a signed DeAndre Hopkins jersey. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. SimpleContacts.com/fantasypros - Simple Contacts offers every brand of lenses and their prices are unbeatable. Shipping is free, and you can get $30 off your first order! Just go to our special

If you're considering playing in a best ball league, you're in luck. We're giving you a first hand preview of how a draft happens from start to finish including what a best ball league is (4:36), why taking WRs early can create problems (21:13), how your strategy may need to shift mid-draft (30:28), and which players we like as sleepers, busts and our general favorite plays. Listen in and be sure to let us know on Twitter whose team you like more. Sponsor: DRAFT.com - Play in a best ball league today and get a free 6-month upgrade at FantasyPros by using our special link -- fantasypros.com/offer -- OR if you're already upgraded, get a free 6-month extension to your upgrade by visiting fantasypros.com/extend. All you have to do is be a new user to DRAFT, follow our link, and make a $10 deposit to dominate all season long. Best of all, you can win real cash by playing with your $10 deposit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer is officially here and that just means we're getting closer to the fantasy football season. If you haven't run a mock draft recently, we've got your back and you can see how our teams turn out as Bobby and Tags pick from the sixth and seventh slots in a 12-team, Half-PPR league. Saquon Barkley (12:09) and Mike Evans (14:41) are the first two picks for both guys, but things start looking different from there. Find out why we're high on a pair of rookies in Sony Michel (25:39) and Ronald Jones (32:09), why Latavius Murray is one of the best handcuffs (46:06), if Bilal Powell is finally going to be a workhorse (47:27), and will Terrelle Pryor surprise fantasy players (55:56). Sponsor: PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a signed DeAndre Hopkins jersey. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform

We're back to break down the recent minicamps and Greg Smith from TwoQBs.com is joinings us to discuss potential fantasy impact. Is Tyrod Taylor primed to become Cleveland's de facto starting QB (4:05)? If so, then what might that mean for Jarvis Landry and Josh Gordon (10:33)? With Andrew Luck throwing footballs once again (15:49), how high will his ADP climb (20:16), and how much upside will Eric Ebron have as a result (22:03)? We then spend the rest of the show answering some intriguing Listener Mailbag questions (27:58), like whether fantasy owners should be concerned about the Cardinals' offense (45:42), how early Lamar Miller should now be taken in drafts (55:50), and what our favorite two-quarterback combos are (1:03:09). Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a signed DeAndre Hopkins jersey. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more informa

Justin Boone from theScore.com joins the gang as we discuss some potential breakout candidates this season. We start the show by pondering some intriguing questions, like where should Andrew Luck (3:14) and the Colts wideouts (7:34) be ranked now that Luck is throwing again, whether contract years actually matter for fantasy production (10:09), and what exactly qualifies as a "breakout" season (19:04)? The guys then switch gears and examine why specific players such as Pat Mahomes (22:49), Aaron Jones (34:14), Justin Jackson (41:49), and Kenny Stills (45:24), among many others, are primed to become valuable fantasy assets in 2018. Sponsors: RxBar - For 25 percent off your first order, visit www.rxbar.com/fantasypros and enter promo code "fantasypros" at check-out. For a limited time, every order will receive free samples. Free sample offer ends June 30th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Football Focus' Jeff Ratcliffe joins the show as we discuss which players are bound to shoot up draft boards before most drafts are underway. But first, we dissect some Patriots news as we project which wideout would get the most targets in Julian Edelman's absence (7:30), and then decipher whether there's any merit to the Rob Gronkowski rumors (16:19). Everyone agrees that fantasy owners are far too low on Jameis Winston and his receivers (24:01), and while Kerryon Johnson's ADP should climb as well, his upside is far from limitless (36:48). Plus, Geronimo Allison may be the biggest bargain in drafts right now (41:50), but is Josh Gordon really being undervalued, and how many targets can we expect him to receive (57:19)? Sponsors: Tibbs Jerky - Rated the Best Beef Jerky in America for Highest Quality jerky snack. They have 5 mouth-watering flavors, each with their own unique blend of herbs and spices, and without any harmful chemicals or hormones, like nitrates or MSG. With this jerky, you can taste the

Michael Moore from Pro Football Focus and the Dynasty Slant podcast joins the gang as we embark to show you which tight ends experts are either overlooking or gazing upon too much, but first, Bobby makes a bold claim regarding his extreme distaste for coffee (0:40). Moving onto football, the guys wonder if fantasy owners should put any stock into training camp reports (7:14). Soon afterward, we discuss the Colts' tight end battle between Jack Doyle (10:44) and Eric Ebron (11:40) along with expectations for Andrew Luck (14:49). Tags isn't a fan of Evan Engram's current ranking (19:01), and Bobby has concerns about Trey Burton (22:18). The trio later gives very in-depth analysis on Cameron Brate (31:44) and breaks down Jordan Reed's value and risk (43:12). To conclude, Bobby thinks Kyle Rudolph is a safe option (51:36), but Tags questions that thought.   Sponsors:   PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our

FantasyPros' own expert, Jody Smith, teams up with Bobby and Tags to shine some light on which quarterbacks are ranked either too high or too low based on our expert consensus rankings. Everyone agrees that Deshaun Watson's (7:08) small sample size is undeserving of his generous ranking, and that same sentiment is expressed for Jimmy Garoppolo (16:43). Despite his track record, Tom Brady (21:59) is also someone Bobby and Tags figure will struggle to produce up to his ranking, however, the gang can't fully agree on whether Carson Wentz is overvalued (39:23). In contrast, Jameis Winston is unanimously considered to be heavily undervalued (46:04). Jody is all-in on Dak Prescott (53:43), and towards the end, he quickly rattles off three undervalued QBs who could pay off big for fantasy owners (1:03:14). Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a signed DeAnd

Footballguys.com expert, Sigmund Bloom, joins Bobby and Tags in our 200th episode to scour through the wide receiver expert consensus rankings and highlight notable overvalued and undervalued wideouts. Before we dive headfirst into the wide receiver rankings talk, the trio does their best to decide if Jordan Reed (5:00) and Brandon Marshall (9:16) are worth scooping up in drafts. Tags and Sigmund later disagree on whether DeAndre Hopkins is overvalued (17:47), Tags later advises if Julio Jones falling to the second round in some drafts is a mistake (22:40), and everyone agrees that Josh Gordon is ranked too high (28:50). As we shift gears to our undervalued players, the guys vouch for DeVante Parker (43:27) and are surprised at the low rankings for Randall Cobb and Geronimo Allison (50:52). Bobby then reiterates that Julio Jones should be a bonafide first round target (53:41), and Sterling Shepard's ranking just isn't high enough for Tags (58:54). Sponsors: FantasyPros.com/offer - Use the DRAFT.com app where

Today, Bobby and Tags spend this super-sized edition of the FantasyPros Football Podcast analyzing our running back Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) and shining some light on which rushers are either ranked too high or too low. Bobby shows his love for both Aaron Jones (55:00) and Ty Montgomery (57:18), but not before showing his concern about the rankings of Alex Collins (36:01), Browns rushers Duke Johnson and Carlos Hyde (38:18), and even Alvin Kamara (13:14). Tags instead justifies his decision to take Alvin Kamara over David Johnson (15:21), questions whether he should rank Ronald Barber II ahead of Kenyan Drake (22:40), goes on a pessimistic rant about Jay Ajayi's generous ranking (30:21), and shares his optimism for Derrius Guice (59:07) and Kenneth Dixon (1:05:32). The duo also displayed unwavering confidence in rookies Saquon Barkley (48:35) and Sony Michel (50:17). Sponsors: FantasyPros.com/offer - Use the DRAFT.com app where you can play in one-week snake drafts for real money. The drafts literally

With the NFL Draft far away in the rearview mirror and OTAs now underway, Bobby and Tags run through another dynasty mock draft to give you an idea of who will be available at every point in the draft, and what kinds of decisions you'll be forced to make. But first, the guys ponder one of life's great mysteries by sharing how long they are each willing to leave pizza out before eating it (6:12). We then shift gears to our mock draft, and Bobby and Tags discuss who they think should get taken first overall (13:27), and delve into how your first two picks should shape your strategy for the rest of the draft (21:52). Tags also gives his reasoning behind taking Antonio Brown with the fifth overall pick (12:58), and Le'Veon Bell slides to Bobby at seventh overall (14:49). Listen to their picks and their analysis of them, then find out how they fared at the end (47:59). Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity.

We've done plenty of rankings and dynasty shows in the past few weeks so we're changing gears and naming our favorite stats that you need to know heading into this fantasy season. But first, we're answering a listener question about who to draft between Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs (6:49). If you're here for the stats, listen in to our first one (23:06) as we take turns rattling them off and telling you what the fantasy takeaway is. Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a signed Todd Gurley jersey. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. FantasyPros.com/offer - Use the DRAFT.com app where you can play in one-week snake drafts for real money. The drafts literally take only a few minutes to complete and if you pick a great team, you'll win cash prizes. New users at DRAFT will get a FREE 6 month upgrade to FantasyPros at our highest t

We're talking rookie wide receivers so naturally, we asked Matt Harmon, creator of Reception Perception to join us on the show. We've already covered the other key positions with regard to rookies and just like those episodes, we'll be naming our favorite players for dynasty purpose (9:00), dynasty startups (46:18), and sleepers (58:48). There's some debate right at the start on whether Calvin Ridley or D.J. Moore is the top rookie pass catcher (10:07). We're also giving our thoughts on Chris Godwin's promotion (4:19). Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a signed Todd Gurley jersey. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. SimpleContacts.com/fantasypros - Simple Contacts offers every brand of lenses and their prices are unbeatable. Shipping is free, and you can get $30 off your first order! Just go to our special link or enter the

We're always having fun when talking fantasy football and it's even better having a guest like Andy Behrens of Yahoo! Sports on the show. It's mid-May, but it's never too early to start preparing for your fantasy season and we're telling you what you can do right now to help (10:08). We've got plenty of players to discuss when it comes to late round targets so listen in as we cover guys who are going late in redraft leagues (13:55) such as George Kittle (14:30), Jamison Crowder (17:26), and Marcus Mariota (24:38). We've also got late players to target in dynasty startups (41:12) and rookies to snag late in rookie drafts (58:48). Sponsor:  PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a signed Todd Gurley jersey. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. Visit FantasyPros.com, the best source for Expert Consensus Rankings - Subscribe to our YouTube chan

Welcome to our second rookie rankings show this offseason and in this episode, we've got special guest JJ Zachariason of numberFire joining us to chat about the running backs. There's not much to say about who's number one, but everyone else in the top 10 can be a bit more tricky. We're getting into the details on why JJ has Rashaad Penny as his #2 (8:45) whereas Tags has Sony Michel there (11:41). Ronald Jones (15:43) and Derrius Guice (19:11) round out the top 5, but we're not stopping there as three other players deserve to be mentioned in this tier as well (24:45). Of course, we've got deeper players (31:06) and sleepers (48:06) to close out the show. Sponsor: RxBar - For 25% off your first order, visit RxBar.com/fantasypros and enter promo code "fantasypros" at check-out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ranking rookie quarterbacks and tight ends can be harder than it seems, especially when you're in a startup dynasty league and deciding whether you should take an established veteran or one of the up and coming rookies. Fortunately, we're having some fun chatting with Mike Wright of The Fantasy Footballers to cover all your dynasty startup questions (15:19) as we break down the top five options at the quarterback position (29:26) and top five at tight end (46:38). We're also getting into C.J. Anderson's outlook (7:44) and with Coby Fleener being cut, what is Ben Watson's worth (11:37)? Sponsors: FleaFlicker.com/pros - It’s time to try a better commissioner. Fleaflicker was built for commissioners, by commissioners. Features like email drafts make draft coordination a breeze, and your league will appreciate the ability to trade year-round, including future draft picks. Best of all, Fleaflicker is 100% free! PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerse