Fantasy For Real

A breakdown of Future NFL Prospects at the Fantasy Relevant positions. In part one of this breakdown, I cover the players who are in the SEC. A specific breakdown of times can be found on the spreadsheet found at the end of these notes. Player Discussion Starts @ 11:30. Tier 2 @ 24:15. Tier 3 @ 47:15. Honorable Mentions start around 01:10:00. Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g6...

One final show for this 12-Team, 12-Round Start-up Mock Draft. Sorry for the delay! Working on all my Conference-Preview Shows for CFB at once and should start cranking them out soon. Thank you for your patience. This should cover all the picks and team rosters: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VLR1BLni5-kKZiZWUKHGmYnB9lv0O29pYgN_IcsDF_4/edit?usp=sharing Get full access to C.J.’s Substack a...

In Part 2 of the SF Start-Up Mock Draft, I go through Rounds 5 through 9. The link provided here should go to a spreadsheet with all 12 teams written out through almost 9 full rounds (8 rounds and 11 picks). || https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VLR1BLni5-kKZiZWUKHGmYnB9lv0O29pYgN_IcsDF_4/edit?usp=sharing || Round 5 -- 5:45 || 5/6 Turn -- 24:00 || 6/7 Turn -- 37:45 || 7/8 Turn -- 53:55 || 8/9...

A look at how my own Start-Up rankings discussed the previous 3 shows might take shape. Part 1 features the first four rounds. Round 1 - 4:00 | Round 2 - 11:00 | Round 3 - 25:00 | Round 4 - 42:00 | Recap - 60:00 Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

A look at Superflex rankings for the WR position ranking WRs from #1 to #70. Tier 1 -- 2:00 || AJ Brown -- 8:00 || G Wilson -- 9:55 || M Harrison Jr. -- 11:55 || N Collins -- 14:20 || P Nacua -- 18:15 || B Aiyuk -- 23:25 || J Waddle -- 25:45 || M Nabers -- 27:25 || C Olave -- 30:15 || R Odunze -- 32:10 || D London -- 34:50 || T Hill -- 37:25 || D Smith -- 38:40 || DK Metcalf -- 40:25 || DJ Moore -...

In-depth breakdown of RBs for a Superflex Start-Up league. Breece Hall (6:00) || Bijan & Gibbs (8:35) || Christian McCaffery (12:45) || Jonathon Taylor (16:30) || Travis Etienne (18:15) || Kenneth Walker III (21:25) || Saquon Barkley (25:25) || Jonathon Brooks (27:45) || De'Von Achane (31:00) || James Cook (35:00) || Kyren Williams (37:15) || Trey Benson (41:10) || Pacheco (42:50) || Jacobs (45:25...

Today's episode of Fantasy For Real features an in-depth walkthrough of my top 38 Quarterbacks in Superflex leagues. || Times: Josh Allen & Patrick Mahomes -- 12:30 || Jalen Hurts -- 17:20 || CJ Stroud -- 20:35 || Lamar Jackson -- 24:00 || Joe Burrow -- 25:55 || Kyler Murray -- 26:50 || Justin Herbert -- 31:00 || Jordan Love -- 37:25 || Caleb Williams -- 43:10 || Anthony Richardson -- 45:15 || Jay...

Very compact episode this week. Going through every team in the AFC draft class by draft class looking at each player and quite a few UDFAs as well. Raiders (3:50) | Chiefs (9:25) | Chargers (14:30) | Broncos (21:30) | Patriots (26:55) | Jets (30:30) | Dolphins (35:00) | Bills (38:40) | Titans (44:15) | Texans (46:20) | Jaguars (48:45) | Colts (50:45) | Steelers (53:15) | Ravens (55:10) | Browns (...

On this episode of FFR, I discuss possible impacts of a new EA NCAA Video Game, the draft classes in the NFC South and NFC North, and open up about Puka Nacua. Saints (8:10) | Panthers (12:55) | Falcons (23:00) | Buccaneers (29:30) | NFC North | Vikings (33:15) | Packers (38:15) | Lions (41:00) | Bears (44:10) | Puka Nacua (53:10) | Endings (61:00). Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.su...

On today's episode of Fantasy For Real, we begin a deeper dive into the draft classes of each NFL team with a focus on fits as well as some discussion about the Day 3 and UDFA players from each roster. Seattle (10:00) | Rams (14:30) | Rams (20:45) | Cardinals (30:15) | Giants (38:00) | Eagles (47:30) | Cowboys (51:15) | Commanders (55:25) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/...

A dense show today, this episode dives into how to evaluate Troy Franklin between pre-draft love and post-draft falls. I also discuss all NFC RB Rooms post-draft as well as prospect age. Troy Franklin (4:30) | NFC RB Rooms (22:30) | Prospect Ages (50:25) | End (58:00) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode looks through the results of early rookie drafts (6:50) before starting a two-part segment to be finished Thursday going through the RB Rooms for all 32 teams including contract details. On today's show, the AFC RB Rooms are discussed (29:00). Thank you and I hope you enjoy the content! Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

An in-depth look at the top QB, RB, WR, and TE prospects in the upcoming 2025 draft class. Spreadsheet linked below and posted with the Podcast at various locations. QBs (13:30) | RBs (60:40 / 1:00:40) | WRs (101:00 / 1:41:00) | TEs (144:50 / 2:24:50). I don't know how easily accessible this will be, but hopefully the following spreadsheet link can give access to the spreadsheet for this show. htt...

Today's show features some of the most controversial talking points for Rookie Drafters now that Dynasty Rookie Drafts are underway. Additionally, I update my Rookie SF Big Board from 1 to 48. Timeline: Maye v McCarthy (4:00) | Penix Jr. (10:25) | Bo Nix (14:40) | Brooks & Benson (17:15) | WRs Drafted #28-#52 (23:20) | Brock Bowers (38:00) | Burton & Franklin (42:45) | SUPERFLEX BIG BOARD #1 - #48...

Primarily recorded after pick 100 on Friday night, my reactions to the first 2 days of the NFL Draft for Fantasy Positions. I doubt too much changes, but these are some raw thoughts. No time stamps this time. Main show begins within 3 minutes, and primarily I go 1 through 29 discussing each player drafted in the first two days. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Oops! Should've sent this out Thursday morning at latest. This podcast may only have a short shelf life, but there are some intriguing conversations about positions and the players involved before the 2024 NFL Draft. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Sorry for the delay! On today's show, I break down everything I've learned from studying the last 10+ years of NFL Draft capital at the various fantasy positions. QB (4:25) | RB (16:20) | WR (29:45) | TE (44:00) | Situation (48:00) | End (63:35) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

The focus on today's who is my final big board with my 30 fantasy relevant Day 2 or higher grades in the 2024 class. I also put 2024 into context with my own 2022 and 2023 grades. Open/#2 Pick Odds (1:20) | SuperFlex Big Board (8:40) | WRs 1-3 (13:00) | QBs 1-4 (21:45) | TE 1 (31:35) | RBs 1-3 (33:30) | WRs 4-7 (37:30) | QBs 5-6 (39:20) | RBs 4-6 (42:15) | WRs 8-15 (44:30) | TEs 2-3 (46:30) | End...

A deep dive into the 2024 Rookie WR class starting with a look into the Stefon Diggs trade to the Houston Texans. Intro/Bias (0:00) | Trade Package (4:05) | Stroud (7:30) | Diggs (8:55) | Collins (12:00) | Tank (14:15) | Talent v Situation (16:50) | Rookies / WR Position (21:45) | Marvin Harrison Jr. (30:25) | Malik Nabers (32:15) | Rome Odunze (34:00) | AD Mitchell (39:15) | Troy Franklin (45:00)...

A deep dive on the 2024 Rookie RBs. Small intro before some brief scouting notes at around (9:30). Afterwards Players: Trey Benson (16:00) | Jonathon Brooks (19:50) | Jaylen Wright (28:00) | Ray Davis (34:45) | Marshawn Lloyd (41:30) | Blake Corum (45:45) | Tyrone Tracy (53:15) | Isaac Guerendo (54:45) | Will Shipley (57:00) | Rasheen Ali (59:30) | Audric Estime (61:15) | Braelon Allen (64:15) | B...

It's almost April, the Combine is behind us, and so it is time to start dishing out Final positional rankings starting with the QB and TE positions. RB and WR should be coming the next two weeks! QB Rankings (7:00) | Caleb Williams (11:15) | Drake Maye (21:45) | Jayden Daniels (31:00) | J.J. McCarthy (38:30) TE Rankings (54:15) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of the Fantasy for Real Podcast, (2:40) what are we supposed to make of Jerry Jeudy and the Browns extension? (10:15) On top of that, the market has started to settle after Free Agency. Who should you Buy and who should you Sell? + Rookie Profiles for (42:45) Tyrone Tracy and (50:00) Xavier Legette. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

Free Agency is starting to settle down, but there is still a lot to discuss. Today, I talk about the late week and weekend news (11:00), some of the biggest Winners and Losers of the week (30:30), and breakdown Troy RB Kimani Vidal (48:45). The opening segment deals with understanding the fact that we can never know everything or be perfect in this game. Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfre...

Discussion of all big early Fantasy Free Agency topics including a look over each RB room that either changed or may be positioned still to add a rookie. | Justin Fields (3:00) | QBs (13:00) | RBs w/ RB Room Discussion (20:30) | WRs (46:30) | Endnotes (52:30) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

On the eve of Free Agency, a look into SF Rankings based on a selective expert ADP & a deep dive into Ray Davis. Timeline: Rushing QB Stats v. Production for WRs (3:30) || Reacting to Rumor Based on Mock Draft ADP (12:00) || Select Mock Draft ADP (17:35) || SF Rankings Based on ADP (20:55) || Ray Davis Profile (28:20) || The END (39:20) Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/su...