FAMILIA FFB

Continuing our Beat Writer Series, today we're off to Indy to talk Colts with The Athletic's Zak Keefer. We dug into the Carson Wentz deal and what it means to the Colts to reunite him with HC Frank Reich. Keefer shed some light on how the Colts may use workhorse RB Jonathan Taylor and the other stable of runners for the team. The WR group is talented, but there are some questions that need to get...

The Compas on the Beat – aka Fernando Ramirez and Gilbert Manzano – have been covering the LA Chargers for a few seasons, and join Familia FFB to give a look at how some of the key skill players could perform in 2021. How big a step forward does Justin Herbert take? Will he get a haircut? Austin Ekeler could jump into that Alvin Kamara role in the new offense. Mike Williams is filling an...

Los primos take their first look at the QBs for 2021, with some very familiar names. Many have something in common. First, Father Time gave one of them a reminder of who's really in charge. Chisme brings us updates on several important players for #fantasyfootball. Twitter: @familiaffb / @jorgemartin17 / @whattdahec / @RickyTorresTV 

Feliz Memorial Day! Wishing all those who have served health and happiness, and also heartfelt thoughts to those who laid down their lives for our country. We begin the show with a thankful roll call of Familia members who have served in the military. Gracias! Chisme brings us up to date on a few players, then we help primo Ricky with some mocking for a Super Flex Dynasty startup draft he has comi...

Introducing the summer @FamiliaFFB series where we turn the tables and interview beat writers from all 32 teams. First up, Kevin Modesti of the LA Daily News, OC Register & other Southern California newspapers. Kevin has been on the Rams' beat going into his third season, and he offers good insight into the new QB in LA, as well as how he's going to impact all the offensive weapons for #Fantas...

Los primos get the lowdown on Hector's weekend in Vegas, what he can tell. Sin City is more open, and the tables were generous. Some injury updates in Chisme. Primo Nico Las Vegas brought some puns before the boys attacked the over/under for all 32 #NFL teams. Salud! #fantasyfootball.   Twitter: @familiaffb / @jorgemartin17 / @whattdahec / @RickyTorresTV

It's our kickoff show on YouTube, and our invitado de lujo is our amigo Troy King (@tkingmode). How did Troy first uncover his passion for the Miami Dolphins first and #fantasyfootball second? The latter led to his rise in the industry. Troy and Jorge talk about the rising number of minorities and women breaking down fantasy football, as well as have some fun taking an early look at the Dolphins f...

On the heels of the #NFLDraft it’s time for the NFL to release the 2021 schedule, starting with Cowboys at Buccaneers on Sept. 9. Los primos made a rapido reaction to 6 teams with plenty of fantasy studs: Rams, Chargers, Chiefs, Steelers, Bucs and Cowboys. Who’s facing tough defenses early? Who’s playing in the cold during the #fantasyfootball playoffs? It’s just an appetizer for the months of ana...

It's our Cinco de Mayo show, with another reminder that it's not Mexican Independence Day, but we want to celebrate it anyway. Even bigger, los primos shared a toast because Familia FFB has turned 1. We're 142 shows into this adventure, and we haven't run out of things to say! Chisme brought some talk about Aaron Rodgers' situation and D.K. Metcalf's run at the Olympics. Los primos close out the s...

Los primos quickly reacted after the epic first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. We had 7 offensive players get picked before a defender. There were 5 QBs taken in the first 15 picks, and 5 WRs in the round. Plenty of dynamic duos reunite. A couple RBs snuck in there, along with a handful of linemen to clear the way. We also chattered about the potential departure of Aaron Rodgers from Green Bay. Ay D...

Last week, we hit up the #NFLDraft busts. This week, we're on to the #NFLDraft bargains. Stefon Diggs in round 5. Russell Wilson in round 3. DeMarco Murray in round 3. These and more are here. Plus, los primos get curious as to why betting lines have moved on early QBs being drafted, beer bet on who the 49ers take, and make their calls on who the Falcons should take at #4. Salud! Twitter: @Familia...

Some have said it’s a down year for the RB position in the NFL Draft. But there is value to be had. Where do you find it? We’re joined by our resident film-watching, Dynasty-obsessing & NFL Draft nut Jordan Bohinc to talk prospects. Will there be lead caballo’s in this year’s class? Twitter: @JordanBtrades / @jorgemartin17 / @FamiliaFFB

A tropical fun chat with El Capitan of the #Rumboyz, Robbie Johnson. Sipping rum and talking some #fantasyfootball, as well as the origin story for Robbie and the Rumboyz Fantasy Network, with some classic stories all around. In all the fun is an entrepreneurial mind working overtime. We also took a look ahead to the NFL Draft and some players to watch in 2021. His take on tacos... simply delicios...

The #NFL Draft is exciting because of the possibilities of the players entering the league and the teams they’ll improve. The expectations are enormous, sometimes too high to reach. Yet it’s not an exact science, as this episode uncovers some notable first-round busts since 2010. There are lessons to be learned before the 2021 NFL Draft. We also get into some key signings in Chisme, as well as tal...

Today is the 40th anniversary of the beginning of the legend of #Fernandomania. Los primos reminisce about watching Fernando Valenzuela when we were kids, and his meaning to all Mexicans and Latinos throughout the years. That got us to thinking about phenoms, so we brought up some all-time greats who were stars from the early days of their careers, and comped them to current stars. Some fun names...

Great conversation with Fantasy Points' Graham Barfield, one of the leading voices in #fantasyfootball and the originator of Yards Created. We got down into how his analysis has evolved over time, and who some of his favorite running backs are going into the NFL Draft and the 2021 season. We went off on a few tangents talking baseball, as he's an avid fan. Don't sleep on the passionate BMI talk, a...

Want a Do-Over on your 2020 #fantasyfootball season? Well, we can’t do that, but los primos took a look back at their initial rankings right after the draft last year to see how they did. Too low on Aaron Rodgers? Too high on Lamar Jackson? Too low on D.K. Metcalf and David Montgomery? They looked at what they learned from those early rankings to see if lessons can be applied to 2021. Salud! Twitt...

Our buen amigo Jordan Bohinc has been poring over tape on the incoming NFL draft prospects, and he has some good takes for this week when we look at the QBs. Is Trevor Lawrence a generational talent? Zach Wilson went from fighting for a job to probable #2. Is Justin Fields going to a team that could use his dual-threat abilities? Trey Lance has all the tools, but is still raw. Mac Jones may not ha...

It must be the middle of March, though for the NFL there was plenty of madness going on in free agency. Plenty of player movement means breaking down how the moves impact #fantasyfootball. Will Ryan Fitzpatrick jumpstart the Washington offense? Can Will Fuller help Tua make the Year 2 jump? Will Kenny G make sweet music with Daniel Jones? So many answers to so much locura. Twitter: @FamiliaFFB / @...

This Q&A gives a great overview on injury analysis with one of the rising stars and medical experts in the fantasy community, Dr. Edwin Porras. Why are players being injury prone a myth? What should you look for in injury recovery before drafting players? Edwin offered medical analysis on several NFL players coming off serious injuries that fantasy football managers will be drafting this year....

Los primos close out the Super Soph series with a look at 8 of the top rookie wideouts from last year. Beyond how incredible Justin Jefferson was, there are several others who are primed to break out in 2021. They also reacted to the players impacted by the franchise tag deadline and the good news for Dak Prescott and Cowboy Nation. Plus, Ricky's on Twitter! Twitter: @FamiliaFFB / @RickyTorresTV /...

Jeff Garcia never set out to become “The Sports Dude,” but when the opportunity came he ran with it. Here he is, the backbone of the “Cruz Show” on the Real 92.3 weekday afternoons. We caught up on his rise through LA radio, his big breaks from Big Boy and Kobe, and his love for all things Lakers, Dodgers and Chargers. We even talked a little fantasy football before talking some Mexican food. Grea...

What does Justin Herbert do for an encore after the best rookie QB season of all-time? We look at the 4 QBs going into their sophomore years to see what their fantasy outlook is. Los primos also have some fun with their biggest buzzkills. And Chisme brings us talk about a possible 17-game NFL season in 2021. Salud! Twitter: @FamiliaFFB / @jorgemartin17 / @whattdahec / @therickytorres1

One of the leading Fantasy Football voices in Mexico and throughout Latino America, Mauricio Gutierrez sat down for a fun, wide-ranging interview. How he left being an attorney to become a fantasy analyst, the launch of Estadio Fantasy, joining La Cueva Del Fan, the birth of #HelpMeObiMau and lessons learned from 2020 is just the start. We dug deep into fantasy football analysis and some early 202...

Here on the Familia FFB Podcast, we don’t just talk about and rank NFL players for Fantasy Football. We also ranked our favorite tacos before diving into some Chisme with talking trades and possible extensions. The main event is talking about RBs as they go into their 2nd year in the NFL, and which are breakout candidates. Twitter: @FamiliaFFB / @jorgemartin17 / @whattdahec