BJ Rudell
Fantasy Football for Winners
Unusually accurate, contrarian fantasy football predictions matter. They could mean the difference between missing the playoffs and winning your league. Since 2013, BJ Rudell has written 3,000+ fantasy columns and advised 10,000+ managers using home-grown data analytics and other empirical evidence. He's won several national fantasy tournaments, including one vs. 60,000+ people and another vs. 330,000+. E-mail him at fantasyfootballforwinners@gmail.com.
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Episodes
High-Flying Josh Jacobs vs Low-Crawling Packers Offense 11.11.2025 8:43
Josh Jacobs is once again crushing it. But many of his advanced metrics are near all-time lows. How much can managers trust him in a seemingly struggling Green Bay offense?
ADP Lesson Learned: Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams 10.11.2025 7:13
In an episode this summer, I discussed why Puka Nacua and Davante Adams were overvalued based on Matthew Stafford’s ADP. My mistake is a reminder that while QB market values are often tied to WR and TE market values, the harder part is figuring out which side is overvalued versus undervalued.
Recommended Week 10 DraftKings DFS Lineup: Mac Jones, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Others 09.11.2025 5:34
Designed for today's 4pm Eastern games, this DFS lineup includes a very cheap QB, RB2, WR3, and flex -- where each has realistic 16+ point upside. That leaves room for a dominant RB1, WR1, and WR2, each with realistic 24+ point upside.
The Massive Statistical Oddity Surrounding This Preseason's RB Rankings 08.11.2025 11:51
Since 2012, at least two preseason top-10 RBs have missed 3+ games. So far this season, no preseason top-10 RB has missed a game, while 14 of the next 18 preseason ranked RBs have flopped, gotten hurt, or lost their starting jobs. Here's why we should care, and here's what we should do about it.
Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, and the Historically Rare TE Youth Movement 07.11.2025 6:04
2005 was the last time the top 5 fantasy TEs were under 30 years old. The dynasty implications of the current youth movement are huge.
JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey: a Surprisingly Unstable Backfield 06.11.2025 7:45
The Broncos’ backfield has been among the most effective and stable all season. The most likely outcome is that it won’t continue.
Making Sense of Brian Thomas Jr. 05.11.2025 10:46
Now that the Jaguars have traded for Jakobi Meyers, how should managers value Brian Thomas Jr. in light of his struggles and injuries?
Jacoby Brissett and Kyler Murray 04.11.2025 6:22
Should fantasy managers rostering Cardinals players hope that Jacoby Brissett keeps starting instead of Kyler Murray?
Kyle Monangai, Rico Dowdle, and “the Lottery Ticket vs the Hedge” 03.11.2025 9:40
When you draft a running back, always overreach for his handcuff. If an opponent poaches him, then always be prepared to give up more than what he’s worth in a trade.
Recommended Week 9 DraftKings DFS Lineup: Kyle Monangai, Kimani Vidal, Ja'Marr Chase, and Others 02.11.2025 7:36
Designed for today's 1pm Eastern games, this DFS lineup includes two relatively affordable starting RBs, two dominant high-priced WRs, and a bizarrely underperforming TE with (quite possibly) the cheapest DFS price tag of his career.
Travis Hunter Injury 01.11.2025 10:21
The fantasy implications of Travis Hunter‘s injury in light of the Jaguars’ sputtering offense.
Lamar Jackson Making History 31.10.2025 7:05
Statistically, Lamar Jackson is on one of the greatest — if not the greatest — QB runs in NFL history. And this year he’s doing it almost entirely through the air.
De’Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle: Fantasy Values Hinge on Tonight’s Outcome 30.10.2025 5:41
A few days ago, the 1-6 Dolphins looked like they’d be sellers before next week’s trade deadline. Now they’re 2-6, and tonight is the first of four straight home games. A win might keep De’Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle in Miami. A loss could prompt an immediate fantasy shakeup.
How to Anticipate Trendy Waiver Adds Like Kareem Hunt, Bam Knight, and Troy Franklin 29.10.2025 8:51
Among the 10 most-added fantasy players this week, eight were rostered in (on average) less than 2% of leagues at the beginning of last month. How do managers stay ahead of the curve, anticipating player trends before they begin?
Why I Traded QB1 Patrick Mahomes 28.10.2025 7:42
There are pros and cons to stashing "too many" players at one position. And there might be more cons than pros to trading the overall QB1 for a QB streamer and a vastly underperforming WR. Here's why I took the leap and parted ways with Patrick Mahomes.
Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, Jaxson Dart, Wan’Dale Robinson, and Theo Johnson 27.10.2025 7:37
In the aftermath of Cam Skattebo’s season-ending injury, Tyrone Tracy’s value bump is obvious. What’s more Interesting is how it could impact Jaxson Dar, Wan’Dale Robinson, and other Giants playmakers.
Recommended Week 8 DraftKings DFS Lineups: Bo Nix, Jonathan Taylor, Emeka Egbuka, and Others 26.10.2025 6:56
Two recommended DFS lineups for today's 4pm Eastern games. One assumes the Broncos dominate through the air while Jonathan Taylor racks up 25+ points on the ground. The other assumes the Colts dominate through the air while the cheaper J.K. Dobbins collects 16+.
Fantasy Impact of Possible NFL Trades: Jaylen Waddle, Jerry Jeudy, Jakobi Meyers, and Rashid Shaheed 25.10.2025 12:12
The Dolphins, Browns, Raiders, and Saints are headed toward losing seasons. Three of these teams are also over the salary cap for 2026. Given the strong possibility that they'll unload a fantasy-relevant WR before the November 4 trade deadline, here are three likely trade targets -- and the resulting fantasy impact such a deal would have on their current WRs.
Kimani Vidal Passes His Biggest Test 24.10.2025 8:10
Each great performance by Kamani Vidal brings him a step closer to maintaining rest-of-season, stand-alone fantasy value, even when Omarion Hampton returns.
A Pivotal Thursday Night Football Game for Kimani Vidal 23.10.2025 7:30
Is Kimani Vidal as great as he looked vs. the bottom-tier Dolphins run defense, or as "not great" as he looked vs. the top-tier Colts defense?
Oronde Gadsden II and the Importance of Sunday Waivers 22.10.2025 5:51
Wednesday is the most important day of the week for waivers. Following close behind is Sunday. Here’s why.
The Boom-Bust Jameson Williams 21.10.2025 7:35
Should fantasy managers remain patient with a WR who’s scored less than seven fantasy points in five of seven games?
Imminent Fire Sale? De’Von Achane, Jaylen Waddle, and the Salary-Cap-Strapped Dolphins 20.10.2025 10:55
The 2007 Dolphins had their worst record in franchise history. So they unloaded expensive talent, and the following season they won the AFC East title—and haven’t won one since. The 2025 Dolphins are in a similar position. Fantasy managers should brace for the strong possibility that most of the team’s fantasy assets will be playing elsewhere next season, if not sooner.
Week 7 DraftKings DFS Lineups 19.10.2025 6:01
Two recommended DFS lineups for 50-50 competitions that raise the questions, “Who will lead the Panthers’ and Patriots’ backfields?“ and "How much should we trust the returning Rashee Rice?"
Jacory Croskey-Merritt 18.10.2025 7:42
Why the next 2-3 weeks are pivotal for Jacory Croskey-Merritt's rest-of-season fantasy value.
Similar podcasts
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.