The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 16. The Arctic Blast is taking over the fantasy playoffs, top plays for week 16 and the NFL's new deal with YouTube. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPapple Spotify:...

In this week's episode, Chris gets very defensive about JuJu Smith-Schuster, he admits his bar doesn't have enough toilets...and more! -Chris has been eliminated in all his home leagues -Trevor Lawrnece vs. Deshaun Watson vs. Gardner Minshew is a closer question than it first appears -THE WEATHER -Jets/Jacksonville stacks getting ruined by the forecast -Saints/Browns game -"go get another pillow"...

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 15 action around the NFL. Jonathan Taylor out for the year and all the last minute moves for your fantasy playoff run. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/TAFFP...

On today's show, Chris sets records for the earliest mention of "high stakes" in a podcast and for "time talking." PLUS: 1. We get into Cole Beasley and Chris gives actual analysis before realizing we're leading off the show with Cole Beasley 2. The QB mess 3. Consolation brackets 4. The Desmond Ridder effect 5. Deshaun Watson's startability (and bonus Aaron Rodgers' startability) 6. Dolphins/Bill...

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 15. Bad beats, injuries galore and the top ranks for week 15. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/TAFFPspotify Subscribe to our YouTube ch...

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 14 action around the NFL. Deebo is down, but Brock Purdy props the Niners up. Bam Knight a top 20 RB for the playoffs, Mostert over Swift and Week 15 waivers. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/...

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 14. What time of magic was cooked up at the zoom Christmas party? Mariota out, Ridder in and the top plays for week 14. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPapple Spotif...

Not even the flu can stop Chris Vaccaro from mentioning high stakes leagues this week. It can only delay him a day. Plus...  -adding DSTs for the playoffs -the D'Andre Swift renaissance -the Lamar Jackson conundrum -the Deshaun Watson letdown -a trip down Justin Fields' memory lane -do you start Deshaun or Geno Smith? -Brock Purdy vs. Sam Darnold -knocking the 49ers down a peg -the Rams -Chris ref...

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 13 action around the NFL. Jimmy Garoppolo's season is over, but which Niners does this hurt? Potential missed time for Ken Walker and Lamar Jackson, leave major fantasy questions, plus a preview of Week 14 waivers. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Ath...

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 13. Lamar's injury worry, James Robinson vs Bam Knight in the Jets backfield and top plays for week 13. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPapple Spotify: https://bit.l...

In today's show, we stay on track because it's Week 13 and this is crunch time. We cut our palms with pocketknives and make a vow to go back off track in Week 15 when nobody cares. PLUS: -Elijah Moore a big under the radar add -Chris gives playoff roster building tips like adding injured guys now and picking up a second DST -The Rams -What's happening to Dameon Pierce an what should we do with him...

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 12 action around the NFL. Is there a QB controversy brewing in Green Bay? Josh Jacobs goes for over 300 total yards! Has Mike White fixed the jets position players in fantasy? Week 13 waivers and more! Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy...

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 12. Justin Fields playing in Week 12? the Rams backfield usable? Plus we've got the latest news and ranks for the up coming week. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPap...

This episode is brought to you by the Greenwich Street Tavern, which Chris owns and refuses to set up Christmas karaoke despite all data saying it'll do well. Also, this show is super long because Chris doesn't have a column and has a lot to get off his chest.  In this episode! -Chris mentions a tweet he sent in record time -We start with Elijah Moore because why not -Thanksgiving games preview! (...

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 11 action around the NFL. Samaje Perine's big game is another reminder to pick him up now. We're worried about Justin Fields injury, Kyle Pitts and Wan'Dale Robinson are out for the season, and we fight about Cam Akers and what Welsh is allowed to even ask. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Tw...

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 11. What to do in Buffalo with 3-6 FEET of snow? Pacheco over Swift? Can DJ Moore produce under Baker? Will a Rams WR step up? Check it out this and more on the latest episode Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Foo...

In this week's episode Chris refuses to answer a question but then inadvertently answers it seven times throughout the rest of the show. Strap in! -Why didn't Chris pay more for Maniscaclo seats in AC? -Michael Pittman -Nando brings up the tight end position for a change -But first, Chris segues into Brian Robinson and Antonio Gibson -Two Vaccaro targets: Tre McBride and Foster Moreau -"Bring the...

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 10 action around the NFL. Cooper Kupp avoids serious injury, but might still miss time, the crazy Bills/Vikings game, Christian Watson's breakout and a preview to Week 11 waivers. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... A...

Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 10. You can't trust twitter anymore for takes, so we've got them! Jaylen over Najee? Jake and Brandon work a trade out on-air, positional dart throws and tons more for week 10 prep! Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fanta...

Chris has dictated another rundown via a series of one-line text messages, but takes himself off the rails several times. It's still a fantastic show, packed with advice from the high stakes world's lovable Hall of Famer. This week we talk: -Bears/Miami game takeaways. (actual text from Chris) -Chris gushes over Justin Fields -Chris bring up another Tweet he made this week -Lamar Jackson's slump -...

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 9 action around the NFL. Joe Mixon's five touchdown performance top 10 all-time, Justin Fields the most regular season rushing yards by a QB in a game and a Week 10 waivers preview. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast......

Just like we all expected, massive trades at the deadline and DEON JACKSON comes out on top. Jake, Brandon and Welsh talk Week 9 ranks and why Swifties have us thinking twice. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPapple Spotify: https://bit....

Chris Vaccaro continues to lament this odd season as his players' uneven performances are causing havoc in his leagues. In this episode: -we do a trade deadline review, but come to the conclusion that not much of it matters -tight end landscape update -how many eggs does Chris have in his home? -the merits of Isaiah Likely -Chris tells us about a tweet he sent -Foster Moreau...sleeper? -Raiders ar...

Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 8 action. Run CMC with the touchdown Triple-Crown, trade targets for Tuesday's trade deadline, some week 9 waivers and much more. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPapple Spotify: https://b...

What's the weirdest thing you've done on a plane? Broncos country, let's ride! If we have no zeke, what does that make Pollard this week? QB confirmations, trade rumors and our start and darts at each position for week 8. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Follow Bogman on Twitter: @BogmanSports Subscribe to The Athle...