The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast

Injuries were the main story of Week 2, but there were plenty of side plots that will roll on as we turn the calendar to Week 3. Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt dive into some of those—including Washington's offense, Nyehim Hines' usage, and old quarterbacks throwing the deep ball—on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Rundown 5:30 What's up with Mitch Trubisky? 7:10 The Giants' (U...

The good news? The waiver wire is filled with intriguing players ahead of Week 3. The bad news? It's only because so many players suffered injuries in Week 2. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Rundown 1:16 Josh Allen is Taking Off 5:02 Justin Herbert Makes a Successful Debut 7:01 Another Curveball from Sean Mc...

Falcons-Cowboys dominates the Week 2 DFS slate, but there is plenty of goodness to be found outside that game. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston help you find it...while also talking plenty about that likely scoring bonanza. Then, Beller and Vic Tafur highlight their five favorite picks against the spread among the 15 remaining Week 2 games. Rundown 1:34 Games to Target in DFS Contests 3:21 Dak P...

Nando, Jake and Moody had so much fun peering into the crystal ball last week that they decided to run it back for Week 2. Will Nyheim Hines or A.J. Green have more receptions? Will Adrian Peterson or James Robinson rack up more yards from scrimmage? Which former Iowa tight end will have more receiving yards this week: T.J. Hockenson or Noah Fant? Jake and Moody answer all those questions, and mor...

One week does not make a season, but it can alter our perception of players heading into Week 2. Is Drew Brees in trouble without Michael Thomas? Is J.K. Dobbins the lead back in Baltimore? Is Mike Williams the best fantasy receiver for the Chargers? Beller, Jake and Funston get into all that, while also offering up opinions on nearly 50 players for Week 2, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy...

Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt get together on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast to discuss what was real and wasn't from Week 1. Were Saquon Barkley's struggles an anomaly? How are we feeling about Tom Brady and the Buccaneers? Where do the Colts' and Browns' backfields go from here? Nando and Emory ask and answer all those questions, and more. Rundown 1:33 A Résumé-Based Week 1...

The NFL is back and it did not disappoint in Week 1. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston dive into the biggest Week 1 fantasy football stories on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Will Josh Jacobs and Jonathan Taylor retain major roles in the passing game? How big a problem is Joshua Kelley for Austin Ekeler? Is J.K. Dobbins already pushing Mark Ingram aside? The gu...

Week 1 is here, and the first full Sunday of NFL action can't arrive soon enough. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper get you ready for the DFS weekend ahead with their favorite plays at every position, and various lineup-building strategies. Then, Beller and Vic Tafur make their five favorite picks against the spread for the week. They also both give an upset special, and weigh in on survivor pools...

Nando Di Fino brings a crystal ball to this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, asking Jake Ciely and Eric Moody to peer into it and share what they see for Week 1. Will Dwayne Haskins throw for more than 275.5 yards? Can Tom Brady toss three touchdowns in his Buccaneers' debut? And who will lead the Lions in rushing? The guys share their thoughts on those questions, and a whole lot...

The NFL is back, Week 1 is here, and it's time to rank some players. Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston and Michael Beller dive into the Week 1 fantasy football rankings on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Are you starting both Colts running backs? What are you doing with Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones? Is DeSean Jackson set for more Week 1 heroics? What's the game of the week?...

High-stakes guru Chris Vaccaro joins Nando and Emory for a running-back-focused episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The trio discusses Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Darrel Williams, Devin Singletary and Zack Moss, Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones, Leonard Fournette vs. Adrian Peterson, Christian McCaffrey, Nyheim Hines, and more. Rundown 3:17 Kansas City's Backfield Mix 13:13 Can Zack...

You're darn right we're throwing an exclamation point on this episode. It's the Week 1 waiver wire! Beller, Jake and Brandon break down all the players you should be chasing before the season begins, including James Robinson, Nyheim Hines, Bryan Edwards, Steven Sims, and many, many more. Rundown 2:52 Time to Invest in James Robinson? 7:48 Any Interest in Adrian Peterson? 11:14 Malcolm Brown a Play...

It's the debut episode of the joint effort between The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast and The Athletic Football Show. Every Friday, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper will round up the fantasy news of the week and look ahead to Sunday with last-minute tips and DFS picks. After that, Beller and Vic Tafur will walk you through their favorite bets of the week. On the debut episode, Beller and DVR d...

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Nando, Jake and Moody play a little game of Crazy, A Little Crazy, or Not Crazy. Nando makes declarative, predictive statements about the 2020 season, and Jake and Moody determine whether that statement is Crazy, A Little Crazy, or Not Crazy. Topics include...Dwayne Haskins is a Top-12 quarterback; Austin Hooper is a Top-5 Tight End; Henry...

Beller, Jake and Brandon wrap up their division-by-division fantasy football breakdowns with the AFC South and NFC North. Is A.J. Brown the league's next great receiver? What's left in David Johnson's tank? Is Aaron Rodgers being disrespected? Does it matter who wins the Bears' QB competition? Do the Lions have one of the best offenses from a fantasy perspective? The guys answer all those question...

Nando and Emory play some games on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Who's the pass-catcher to roster in Miami? Does A.J. Green or Will Fuller have a better shot at 1,000 yards? Are the Bears or Lions a better bet to make the playoffs? And can Emory match each Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle to its weapon and color scheme? Answers to all those questions, plus a deep dive on Leonar...

The Jaguars interrupted everyone's Monday morning, most notably Leonard Fournette's, when they surprisingly released the running back. Beller, Jake and Brandon start this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast there, discussing where the Jaguars and Fournette go from here. Then, they move on to their previously scheduled program, breaking down the AFC West and NFC East. Rundown 1:25 The...

Nando Di Fino and Eric Moody put on their fantasy football auction caps on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Every auction is its own unique experience, but knowing average values can help from the foundation of your strategy. Nando and Eric dove into average values, debating combinations of players who add up to the same total. Would you rather have Davante Adams and Calvin R...

Beller, Jake and Brandon continue their division-by-division breakdown through a fantasy football lens, turning their attention to two of the richest divisions in the league on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The AFC North and NFC South contribute 29 of the top-100 players by ADP, including 16 of the top 50. The guys discuss the key fantasy storylines from these eight teams...

There was no shortage of head coach and offensive coordinator movement this offseason, and the affects of those changes are always felt in the fantasy football world. Nando Di Fino and Emory Hunt take a look at the new regimes for the Cowboys, Giants, Jaguars and Panthers, and what they could mean for the fantasy bottom lines for the players on those teams, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy...

Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston have just four more opportunities to get into your ears before Week 1 arrives. What better way to use those opportunities than by breaking down all eight divisions from a fantasy perspective? They kick that off on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, taking deep dives into the AFC East and NFC West. Does Cam Newton still got it? How...

Nando Di Fino and Eric Moody choose their own adventure in the early rounds of a draft filled with several unusual twists and turns. Enjoy! Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Follow Eric on Twitter: @EricNMoody Get 40% off the first year of your subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An ever-deepening wide receiver pool is a fact of life in the fantasy football world. With winning options at every price point, there is no shortage of ways to successfully attack the position. Michael Beller, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston take a wide-ranging look at wide receiver on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Rundown 2:08 Wide Receiver is Deeeeeeeep 6:57 Any Scenario...

Nando and Emory discuss the Chiefs’ backfield — Can Clyde Edwards-Helaire be a bust? — the Jets’ wide receivers, Austin Ekeler’s expected usage, and more. Rundown 6:03 Fitting Into Anthony Lynn’s System 8:49 Elijah McGuire: Deep Sleeper in KC? 12:00 Can Clyde Edwards-Helaire Be a Bust? 17:08 What Are You Looking For Without Preseason Games? 21:48 Tajae Sharpe’s Opportunity in Minnesota 26:06 Sorti...

Beller, Jake and Brandon wrap up their run through overvalued and undervalued players at every position with a look at tight ends on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Jake still hates Jared Cook. Brandon makes the argument against Tyler Higbee. Is Beller an idiot when it comes to Austin Hooper? Should fantasy owners just pass on the back end of the projected TE1 class in gener...