Draft Room Pod | Fantasy Football Podcast
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsBridging the gap between NFL Football & Fantasy Football. We deliver the most accurate, data-driven fantasy-relevant analysis with the sole purpose of helping you win your fantasy leagues. During the regular NFL season, Sami covers everything from weekly rankings, start/sit decisions & WR vs CB matchups, to waiver wire advice, trade evaluations & much more. Get in touch with us @DraftRoomPod on Twitter & Instagram.
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Episodes
EP064 | Week 7 Sunday Slate Preview w Travis (The Fantasy Whisperers) | 2019 Fantasy Football
October 19, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBSami is joined by Travis of The Fantasy Whisperers to break down every game on the Week 7 NFL Sunday Slate. Which games & matchups should you be looking to exploit this week? Can Jared Goff and the LA Rams bounce back after an abyssmal performance at home? Is Latavius Murray a solid play with Alvin Kamara sitting out? Which players can you pick up off of waivers to plug the holes in your lineup while players are on bye? As always, there's a ton of data, metrics & information to unpack, so tu...
EP063 | Week 5 Matchups Part II - HOU v ATL, NO v TB, TEN v BUF, CIN v ARI, WAS v NE, PIT v BAL, OAK v CHI, LAC v DEN, DAL v GB, KC v GB | 2019 Fantasy Football
October 05, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWe bring you Part 2 of our Week 5 NFL Sunday slate preview. Sami looks at the remaining Sunday games and breaks down every single fantasy football-relevant player, while providing advanced metrics, WR/CB matchup data and defensive/offensive trends. As always, there's a ton of data, metrics & information to unpack, so tune in, gear up for week 5 & enjoy! -- We're giving away a signed Keenan Allen Jersey! To enter, simply leave a review on iTunes, screenshot proof and send it to us on Twitter/...
EP062 | Week 5 Matchups Part I - Seahawks v Rams (TNF), Eagles v Jets, Panthers v Jaguars, Giants v Vikings + News & Notes | 2019 Fantasy Football
October 03, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWeek 5 of the NFL season gets underway with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. Sami previews the first set of games, including the Eagles vs the New York Jets, the Carolina Panthers hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars & the Giants facing off against the Minnesota Vikings. -- Can Kyle Allen & Daniel Jones have bounce-back weeks? Should you be concerned about Jared Goff? Why is Tyler Lockett so up & down this year? Who's a sneaky DFS start in the CAR/JAX...
EP061 | Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups | 2019 Fantasy Football
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBAfter the conclusion of Week 4, which players should you be looking to target on the waiver wire? Sami helps answer that question by taking a look at some of the players that might've wound up getting dropped over the last couple of weeks, other players that are going to be stepping in for injured starters, as well as those players that are earning more playing time, as indicated by their gradually increasing opportunity & snap count. Take a listen to hear some deeper names that you won't be...
EP060 | Week 4 Sunday Slate Preview | 2019 Fantasy Football
September 28, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBGet ready for Week 4 of the NFL, by tuning in to hear a thorough preview for each individual game. Sami runs through each matchup, while providing insight and advanced metrics for each relevant fantasy player to help you determine start/sit decisions and win your week. -- We're giving away a signed Keenan Allen Jersey! To enter, simply leave a review on iTunes, screenshot proof and send it to us on Twitter/Instagram (@DraftRoomPod) or email ([email protected]). That's it! Contest ru...
EP059 | Week 4 TNF Preview (GB v PHI), MNF Recap, News & Notes | 2019 Fantasy Football
September 25, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWeek 4 kicks off with the Philadelphia Eagles visiting Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers at home. Join Sami, as he runs through key match-ups and injuries to take advantage of, and offers start-sit advice based on advanced metrics. We also recap the Monday Night Football game between Chicago and Washington, before jumping into some of the headline news that's come out around Cam Newton, T.Y. Hilton, Vance McDonald, and more. -- We're giving away a signed Keenan Allen Jersey! To ...
EP058 | Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups + Signed Keenan Allen Jersey Giveaway | 2019 Fantasy Football
September 24, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWith Week 3 of the NFL season in the books, we look ahead to Week 4 and some of the waiver wire pickups you should be targeting. Sami discusses snap count & advanced metrics for some of the names flying under the radar that might still be available in 12 & 10-team leagues. -- We're giving away a signed Keenan Allen Jersey! To enter, simply leave a review on iTunes, screenshot proof and send it to us on Twitter/Instagram (@DraftRoomPod) or email ([email protected]). That's it! Contes...
EP057 | Week 3 Waiver Wire Outlook - News, Notes, Injury Fallout & More | 2019 Fantasy Football
September 17, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBWe look ahead to week 3 of the NFL season, by previewing some of the players that are set to be the hottest Waiver Wire adds this week. Sami is joined by Mack & Landon, half of the Saturday Morning Snap Fantasy Football Podcast, to talk through which players you should have your sights set on this week & who not to target. We also discuss the injuries to Ben Roethlisberger & Drew Brees and the fantasy implications for guys like Juju Smith-Schuster, Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas & Latavius Mur...
EP056 | Week 1 Sunday Slate Preview (Part II) - WR/CB Matchups, OL/DL Matchups + More | 2019 Fantasy Football
September 07, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBPicking up where we left off on Thursday, Sami previews the Week 1 Sunday afternoon & night games. We break down offensive lines vs defensive lines for the Chargers v Colts, Seattle v Cincinnati, New England hosting Pittsburgh, as well as diving into those Wide Receiver vs Cornerback matchups in games that are set to be high-scoring, such as the Buccaneers hosting the 49ers in Tampa Bay. -- Sami also discusses the TNF showdown between the Chicago Bears & the Green Bay Packers and highlights ...
EP055 | Week 1 Sunday Slate Preview (Part I) - WR/CB Matchups, OL/DL Matchups + More | 2019 Fantasy Football
September 06, 2019 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBSami looks ahead to the week 1 Sunday slate and dissects the 1PM games on today's show. Listen to find out which players have the softest matchups, who you might want to think twice about starting in your fantasy lineups & which players might be hot waiver wire adds next week. -- Sami also discusses the Antonio Brown saga, Julio Jones, Odell Beckham Jr's hip injury, Sean McVay's comments regarding Todd Gurley & a lot more. Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping tomorrow, which will cover the remaini...
EP054 | Week 1 TNF Preview - CHI v GB, Ezekiel Elliot's Contract, Shady's Impact in KC
September 04, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThe first official episode of the 2019 NFL season is here. Sami previews the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Chicago Bears & the Green Bay Packers. Will the new-look Packers offense be effective? Is Chicago's defense going to maintain its dominance in 2019? Who should you be looking to start in this matchup? -- We also talk a bit about the Ezekiel Elliot contract situation and what that means for Tony Pollard, as well as taking a look at this Kansas City backfield and how it coul...
EP053 | Official Draft Room Podcast Listener League Draft | 2019 Fantasy Football
August 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBToday, we bring you the inaugural Draft Room Podcast Listener League Fantasy Football Draft. Sami is joined by one of the participants of the league, Alex Zaccaro, as they both try to piecemeal together the championship roster. Listen as they provide insight for all of their picks, while talking just a bit of trash on their league-mates' selections & teams. -- We'll keep you up to date on the league standings every week, so you can follow along. Make sure to connect with the Sami on social m...
EP052 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Planting The Flags - My Guys + Other Running Back Sleepers
August 28, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBWhether you've drafted all of your fantasy teams, or if you're gearing up to crush your upcoming fantasy football drafts, today's episode is a must-listen. Sami goes over one player from each position, QB, RB, WR & TE, who he's planting his flag for this upcoming season. He also expands on Monday's episode with two additional running back sleepers that you don't want to leave any draft without. -- Connect with the Sami on social media to stay up-to-date on our latest episodes, articles, proj...
EP051 - 2019 Fantasy Football | 4 Must-Draft Players - Andrew Luck & Lamar Miller Fantasy Impact
August 26, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBAndrew Luck goes out on his own terms with a premature retirement. What a bombshell of an announcement that still hasn't settled with most of us. Sami talks through the fantasy football fallout of the abrupt departure, as well as the unfortunate torn ACL suffered by Lamar Miller. Then, he dives into 4 MUST-DRAFT players to take a shot on in every one of your fantasy football drafts, as a few of them offer league-winning upside with little, to no cost. -- Connect with the Sami on social media...
EP050 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Preseason Depth Chart Battles - Running Backs w/ Derek Brown (The Quant Edge, FantasyData, Gridiron Experts)
August 15, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBEntering week 2 of the 2019 NFL preseason, and with your fantasy drafts coming up soon, this is the time to identify some of those running backs that might be buried on the depth chart now, but could turn into fantasy gold down the stretch. -- Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) joins Sami on today's show to discuss some of the names to keep an eye on throughout the preseason, as well as some beneficiaries that are garnering a ton of hype, such as Matt Breida & Duke Johnson Jr. We also fight over who lo...
EP049 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Preseason Depth Chart Battles - Wide Receivers w/ Rod Symba (The Regulators)
August 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThere are still so many questions at the Wide Receiver position for almost half of all NFL teams. Most of these wide receivers will prove to have some fantasy football relevance this season, and this show is all about helping you identify those players earlier than your league-mates. Ahead of week 2 of the preseason, RodSymba of The Regulators, joins Sami to discuss newly drafted & un-drafted wide receivers that find themselves battling for a spot on their respective 53-man rosters. -- We co...
EP048 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Mock Draft SZN - 12-Team, Full-PPR, 2 TE, Single IDP w/ Joe (The Fantasy Analyst)
August 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBWe all got our itch scratched with the first night of NFL preseason games behind us. Now it's time to really gear up for your fantasy football drafts, whether they be happening this weekend or within the month. -- Sami is joined by Joe (@Fantasy.Football.Analyst) to run through another mock draft, but this time, it's a 12-Team, Full-PPR, 2 Tight-end, Single IDP league. Forced to switch up strategies early on, listen to how this draft shook out for both of them, and let us know who you think ...
EP047 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Updated Top-24 RB & TE Rankings - Nick Chubb, Dalvin Cook, Tevin Coleman, Mark Andrews & More
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBPrior to preseason officially starting tomorrow night, we're here to deliver the rest of our updated top-24 half-PPR rankings, with the running back & tight end positions. Find out who you should be targeting in the middle of your drafts, and who's ADP should scare you off. -- Nick Chubb's ADP should not be in the middle of the 2nd round with Kareem Hunt's return looming after week 9. Tevin Coleman is being disrespected, yet again. What else is new? Which double-digit round tight end do we h...
EP046 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Updated Top-24 QB & WR Rankings
August 05, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThe preseason is officially underway and your fantasy draft is right around the corner. Sami talks through his updated rankings at the Quarterback & Wide Receiver position so that you're well-equipped to draft the best team possible this season. -- DeAndre Hopkins is not as automatic as the WR1 as most people would think. The same can be said for Patrick Mahomes. Why is Robert Woods being drafted at the back of the 4th-round currently? Is Kyler Murray primed for a rookie season breakout? Joi...
EP045 - 2019 Fantasy Football - Mock Draft SZN - 12-Team Full PPR Superflex & IDP w Faraz & Joe (@UpperhandFantasy & @Fantasy.Football.Analyst)
August 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThe Denver Broncos walked away the better team over Atlanta in our first pre-season game of the year. Are you going to walk away with the better team when it comes to your fantasy drafts? -- Sami, Faraz (@UpperhandFantasy) & Joe (@Fantasy.Football.Analyst) chop it up over some of their favorite draft picks, in today's 12-team, Full PPR, Superflex Mock Draft. And just to add a little twist, they toss in a single IDP player for the fun of it. Want to be a part of the first-annual Draft Room P...
EP044 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Training Camp Updates - AJ Green & Tyler Boyd, Kenyan Drake & Kalen Ballage, Sony Michel & Damien Harris & More w/ Johnny (The Fantasy Whisperers)
July 29, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBCatching you up on the most relevant happenings from Training Camp, Sami & Johnny "GameTime" Hicks talk through the fantasy impact of key injuries, depth chart battles to watch & a lot more. -- Kerryon Johnson will be unleashed. What sort of upside does he have without Theo Riddick? Who stand to gain the most in this NY Giants offense with the primary receiving options all out of the lineup? What sort of role is Rashaad Penny going to be playing in Seattle? -- NOTE: THIS WAS RECORDED PRIOR ...
EP043 - 2019 Fantasy Football - 6 Must-Draft, Late-Round Running Backs w Faraz (Upper Hand Fantasy)
July 26, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBYou win your leagues by drafting for depth. Plain & simple. That's why Faraz (@UpperHandFantasy) is back to discuss with Sami, some of those cheaper RB options in the later rounds, that have the ability to easily outperform their ADP. -- Is Phillip Lindsay gonna take a backseat to Royce Freeman in this Fangio-led Denver Broncos backfield? Which Philadelphia Eagles running back is Sami targeting? Will we see a Ronald Jones breakout in year 2? Can you rely on the Washington backfield for any s...
EP042 - 2019 Fantasy Football - 5 Must-Draft, Late-Round Wide Receivers w Faraz (Upper Hand Fantasy)
July 24, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBWe're 1 week away from FOOTBALL! You bet your ass we're gonna be tuned into the Hall of Fame game next week. But before that, Faraz (@UpperHandFantasy) jumped on the show with Sami to talk about some of his favorite late-round, must-draft wide receivers, as we gear up for the Fantasy Football season. -- Is Kenny Golladay the wide receiver to own in Detroit? Why does Keke Coutee still have a 9th round ADP? Can Sterling Shepard fill Odell Beckham's shoes in this NY Giants offense? What can we ...
EP041 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Training Camp Is Finally Here! News & Updates - Lindsay vs Freeman, Zeke & Gordon Holdouts? BAL + TB Backfield Situations w/ Mack (Saturday Morning Snap Fantasy Football Podcast)
July 19, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBTraining Camp is back and we can finally dig ourselves out of the hole of misery that we crawled into over the off-season. Mack, from the Saturday Morning Snap Fantasy Football Podcast, joins Sami to try to cut through some of the BS surrounding recent news. Will Melvin Gordon & Ezekiel Elliot holdout? What can we make of this Denver backfield with Phillip Lindsay coming back supposedly healthy? Should you give Ronald Jones another shot? Are we all going on this Derrick Henry ride again, d...
EP040 - 2019 Fantasy Football | ADP Showdown [Part 2] - Marlon Mack, Tyler Lockett, George Kittle, Tevin Coleman & More w/ Travis (The Fantasy Whisperers)
July 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBMelvin Gordon with the big-time flex on the Chargers. Will it pay off? Or a more relevant question to us: is he still draftable at his current ADP? Travis joins Sami for part 2 of this week's "ADP Showdown" series. We continue the discussion around players that are bunched up in ADP, which most of you are inevitably going to be forced to choose between on draft day. Did the rest of Seattle's wide receivers just intend on not playing this year? What is Tevin Coleman's role in the 49ers offen...
EP039 - 2019 Fantasy Football | ADP Showdown [Part 1] - OBJ, Juju Smith-Schuster, David Johnson, Marlon Mack & More w/ Travis (The Fantasy Whisperers)
July 09, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBPicture this: it's your 2nd pick in your Fantasy Football draft. Would you take Odell Beckham Jr. or Juju Smith-Schuster? Travis joins Sami on today's show to deep-dive into those tough decisions that you'll be presented with in your fantasy football draft. They take an in-depth look at a couple of those players whose ADP's are bunched tightly together, in order to help you decide for yourself. Which running back do you take with the 5th overall pick: David Johnson or Melvin Gordon? What i...
EP038 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Mock Draft SZN w/ Upper Hand Fantasy & The Fantasy Analyst + Signed Todd Gurley Jersey Giveaway Winner!
July 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBThe 5th of July only means one thing: the NFL season is almost here! With all the fireworks over and the steaks & beers having been guzzled down, we're now in the homestretch. Training camp kicks off in a couple of weeks and then preseason shortly after, so what better way to roll into the fantasy football season, than our first Mock Draft episode of the season? Sami's joined by Faraz (Upper Hand Fantasy) & Joey (The Fantasy Analyst), in a Half-PPR, 12-Team Mock Draft, as they all work thro...
EP037 - 2019 Fantasy Football | BOLD Predictions - Running Backs & Tight Ends w/ Nick "The Wolf" Traicoff (RotoStreetJournal)
July 02, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBPicking up the heat where we left on last week, Sami's back with Nick "The Wolf" Traicoff for Running Back & Tight End BOLD Predictions. We talked through some coaching changes & the impact they could have on offenses, and what that means for the running backs involved. Nick also agrees to buy Sami a steak dinner when Kerryon Johnson outscores Derrick Henry in 2019. Why are we high on Dalvin Cook, and why should you be after his injury-ridden career? Is Le'Veon Bell a lock to finish as a to...
EP036 - 2019 Fantasy Football | BOLD Predictions - Quarterbacks & Wide Receivers w/ Nick "The Wolf" Traicoff (RotoStreetJournal)
June 28, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBHallelujah, Training Camp is on the horizon! To usher it in, Sami brings you his Bold Predictions featuring Nick "The Wolf" Traicoff, from RotoStreetJournal & The Fantasy Fullback Dive Podcast Things got heated quick! These predictions range from guys we are All-In or All-Out on, with The Wolf and Sami sharing some feelings… and disagreeing on a bunch more. Whether building on one another’s points or debating furiously, we cover a range of players including 7:30 - Kyler Murray 20:10 - Dak ...
EP035 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Wide Receiver Breakout & Bust Candidates w/ Johnny "Game Time" Hicks (The Fantasy Whisperers)
June 21, 2019 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWe're going over Wide Receiver breakout & bust candidates today. Sami breaks down the numbers behind why Dante Pettis should be targeted in ALL of your fantasy drafts, and just how high he's willing to reach for him, while Johnny makes his case for why Will Fuller is severely undervalued. Can Amari Cooper finally find some fantasy consistency in 2019? Who's the better wide receiver to grab in Detroit? Is it Kenny Golladay or Marvin Jones Jr? Does Dak Prescott deserve $30 million/yr? Tune in...
EP034 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Breakout & Bust Candidates - Quarterbacks & Tight Ends
June 18, 2019 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBComing back with Johnny "Game Time" Hicks of The Fantasy Whisperers, Sami discusses a couple of quarterback breakout candidates & two tight ends you might want to steer clear of in your upcoming fantasy drafts. Where does Johnny have Kyler Murray ranked for the upcoming season? Is Jimmy Garoppolo flying under the radar at his 11.08 (QB18) ADP? Join us to hear the deep stats behind their potential breakout seasons. We're giving away a signed TODD GURLEY Jersey! The contest ends June 30th. H...
EP033 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Breakout & Bust Candidates - Running Backs
June 14, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBWe've got a special one for you today. Sami is joined by the other half of The Fantasy Whisperers, Johnny "Game Time" Hicks to debate running backs that have breakout & bust written all over them. Is Ronald Jones really a post-hype sleeper? Should you look to Derrius Guice to have a monster campaign in 2019? Why is Sami staying away from Nick Chubb this season? Is Chris Carson the right back to grab in this Seattle backfield? We're giving away a signed TODD GURLEY Jersey! The contest ends ...
EP032 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Fantasy Stock Check - Tight End Values, Targets & Overpriced Options
June 11, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBSami discusses the data behind why you might not want to draft a tight end in the early rounds, & some names you should look to target in the later rounds of your fantasy football drafts. Eric Ebron had 13 touchdowns last year. Is he really due for touchdown regression? Can Hunter Henry bounce back from his ACL injury? Why is O.J. Howard's ADP in the 5th round? Is Vance McDonald ready to break out at age 29? Who are some of the sleeper tight ends that everybody's forgotten about? TIME CODE...
EP031 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Fantasy Stock Check - QB Values & Overpriced Options, Draft Strategies & More
June 04, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBWith quarterback's like Carson Wentz & Cam Newton going in the 7th & 8th rounds, respectively, is there any reason to draft one early? Sami throws out his case against drafting a QB early, in today's show, along with some thoughts on going 0RB in, what's looking to be one of the deepest drafts in recent memory. Just how real are Matt Ryan's splits between indoor & outdoor games? Can Carson Wentz have a bounce back year in 2019 with his new weapons? Does Cam Newton make a full recovery and p...
EP030 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Fantasy Stock Check - Undervalued Running Backs w/ Joe (The Fantasy Analyst Podcast)
May 31, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBThe best way to win your fantasy football league? Hit on the later-round players that present massive upside. Sami is joined again by Joe from The Fantasy Analyst Podcast to help identify running backs going in the later rounds that have the potential to get you that chip! Why is Joe Mixon being drafted in the 2nd round, when he has top-5 upside? Does it make sense to roster both, Melvin Gordon & Austin Ekeler? Is Rashaad Penny going to get his shot this year? Does Mike Davis drive you away...
EP029 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Fantasy Stock Check - Overvalued Running Backs w/ Joe (The Fantasy Analyst Podcast)
May 28, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBHow do you determine if a running back is overvalued? Joe, from The Fantasy Analyst Podcast stops by and tries to help Sami answer this exact question Would you draft Nick Chubb at his current 2.07 (RB12) ADP? How far would Todd Gurley have to fall before you decided to take a shot on the upside? Does Sony Michel warrant a 3rd round pick, or is recency bias clouding our judgement? TIME CODES: 3:05 - What To Look For When Projecting Running Back Success 9:15 - Nick Chubb + Kareem Hunt 18:10...
EP028 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Fantasy Stock Check - Undervalued Wide Receivers w/ Special Guest: Mack (Saturday Morning Snap Podcast)
May 17, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBContinuing from our show this past Tuesday, Mack from the the Saturday Morning Snap Fantasy Football Podcast joins Sami once again to discuss some of the wide receivers that are being disrespected, which is reflected in their offseason ADP. Should Marquez Valdes-Scantling scare you off of Geronimo Allison? What does the upgrade at quarterback in Jacksonville mean for the pass-catchers here, such as Keelan Cole & Dede Westbrook, especially with Donte Moncrief's departure? Josh Allen's rocket...
EP027 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Fantasy Stock Check - Overvalued Wide Receivers w/ Special Guest: Mack (Saturday Morning Snap Podcast)
May 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBIf you're looking for burning hot takes, we've got plenty on today's show. Mack, from the the Saturday Morning Snap Fantasy Football Podcast joins Sami in taking a closer look at the value of 6 wide receivers, based on their early season ADP. Should you be buying into Tyler Lockett at his current ADP? How would you rank the LA Rams wide receivers for the upcoming season? Which two top-5 wide receivers is Sami projecting to fall from grace in 2019? Have a fire extinguisher ready, you're gonn...
EP026 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Fantasy Fallout - Rookie WR's & RB's - Rams, Titans, Redskins & 49ers w/ Upper Hand Fantasy
May 07, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBContinuing where we left off last week, Sami is joined by Faraz from Upper Hand Fantasy to discuss the fantasy impact of incoming rookie running backs & wide receivers. If Todd Gurley were to go down, who would be the next man up? As talented as he is, can A.J. Brown make an impact in the Titans' offense in year 1? What do we make of this Redskins offense with so many question marks at almost every key offensive position? Who takes the biggest hit among the San Francisco 49ers pass-catchers?...
EP025 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Fantasy Fallout - Rookie WR's & RB's - Cardinals, Seahawks, Ravens & Patriots
May 03, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBToday, we turn our attention to some of the incoming rookie running backs & wide receivers. Can Marquise Brown succeed with Lamar Jackson in a run-first offense? What can N'Keal Harry do in his first year, having to learn the complexities of Josh McDaniel's intricate playbook? Join Sami as he discusses this, as well as why D.K. Metcalf is not the best wide receiver Seattle drafted this year, and a lot more. We're giving away a signed TODD GURLEY Jersey! The contest ends June 30th. Head over...
EP024 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Biggest Risers From The 2019 NFL Draft - Running Backs w/ Nick Traicoff (RotoStreetJournal & The FFBD Podcast)
April 30, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBEvery year, the NFL Draft allows us to determine the general direction that NFL teams are planning to go, heading into next season. A lot can be determined if we just take a step back and look at the bigger picture. So with the conclusion of this year's NFL Draft, we take a look at some of the things we learned through acquisitions, or lack thereof. Joined again by Nick Traicoff of RotoStreetJournal & The Fantasy Fullback Dive Podcast, we discuss some of the early risers in our rankings, s...
EP023 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Early Top-5 Tight End Rankings + Listener Questions
April 23, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBFinishing up our 'Early 2019 Fantasy Rankings' series just before the NFL Draft, we take a look at our top 5 Tight Ends heading into 2019. Has George Kittle, coming off a record-breaking campaign, established himself as a real threat to Travis Kelce's crown? Where does Zach Ertz finish next year, in this new look Eagles offense? Can Evan Engram offer you top-3 upside in 2019? We're giving away a signed TODD GURLEY Jersey! The contest ends June 30th. Head over to www.draftroompodcast.com/gi...
EP022 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Early Top-10 Projections - Running Backs (Part II) w/ Travis Caples (The Fantasy Whisperers)
April 19, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBPicking up where we left off, Sami is once again joined by Travis Caples of The Fantasy Whisperers to discuss #5-#1 in our 2019 top 10 running back projections. What sort of stats are stickiest for running backs? Does Alvin Kamara warrant a 1st-overall pick? Can Saquon Barkley repeat what he did last year, now that Odell Beckham Jr. is gone? How was Ezekiel Elliot's production affected by the arrival of Amari Cooper? As always, we give our data-driven insight into what to expect heading int...
EP021 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Early Top-10 Projections - Running Backs (Part I) w/ Travis Caples (The Fantasy Whisperers)
April 16, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBJoined today, by Travis Caples of The Fantasy Whisperers, Sami & company discuss 2019 top 10 running back projections. Can we see an RB1 finish by David Johnson again? What sort of usage & volume will Le'Veon Bell have with the New York Jets? Is Todd Gurley's reign of fantasy football dominance over? As always, we give our data-driven insight into what to expect heading into the 2019 NFL season. We're giving away a signed TODD GURLEY Jersey! The contest ends June 30th. Head over to www.dra...
EP020 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Early Top-10 Projections - Wide Receivers w/ Andrew Erickson (Gridiron Experts & The Underscore Podcast)
April 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBSami, alongside Andrew Erickson (Gridiron Experts, The Underscore Podcast) discuss early 2019 top 10 wide receiver projections on today's show. Join them, as they try to determine who finishes higher in 2019 between Antonio Brown & Juju Smith-Schuster, DeAndre Hopkins (un?)sustainable target volume, and Tyreek Hill's assumed regression heading into next season. We're giving away a signed TODD GURLEY Jersey! The contest starts April 12th and end June 30th. Tune in to find out how to enter or...
EP019 - 2019 Fantasy Football | Early Top-10 Projections - Quarterbacks w/ Nick 'The Wolf' Traicoff (RotoStreetJournal & The FFBD Podcast)
April 09, 2019 03:00 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBToday, Sami is joined by Nick 'The Wolf' Traicoff of RotoStreetJournal & the Fantasy Fullback Dive Podcast, as they discuss early top-10 quarterback projections for the 2019 NFL fantasy season. There are plenty of quarterbacks that can provide massive upside, that most people will pass on in fantasy, simply due to the perceived risk. Listen to find out just how high we are on quarterbacks, such as Jameis Winston, Philip Rivers & Matt Ryan. We also touch on the Antonio Brown & Juju Smith-Sch...
BONUS EP - 2019 Fantasy Football Impact | Leonard Fournette, Jordan Howard & Kerryon Johnson + NFL Signed Jersey Giveaway!
April 04, 2019 01:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBOn today's bonus episode, Sami discusses the fantasy football impact the off-season has had to Leonard Fournette's value, Jordan's Howard's projected volume reduction with the Philadelphia Eagles, and why he's willing to die on the Kerryon Johnson hill in 2019 NFL season. DO YOU WANT TO WIN A SIGNED TODD GURLEY OR TYREEK HILL JERSEY? Listen to find out more. We also talk about the podcast's weekly release schedule for the remainder of the off-season, and what to expect over the coming week...
EP018 – NFL Coaching Carousel Part II - AFC | Browns, Dolphins, Broncos, Jets
March 29, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBPicking up where we left off on Tuesday, Sami discusses some of the new NFL coaches in the AFC. How can we use historical data & trends to project volume distribution and fantasy football impact for the 2019 NFL season? Join us as we talk about Brian Flores taking over as the Miami Dolphins head coach, Freddie Kitchens and the impact he brings to the Cleveland Browns' offense, Adam Gase and his track record as offensive coordinator and head coach and what that means for the New York Jets & ...
EP017 – NFL Coaching Carousel - NFC | Historical Trends & Fantasy Impact
March 26, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBEvery year, we see NFL head coaches move around. Some lose jobs, some earn jobs in other cities, but how can we effectively translate that to fantasy projections? Join Sami, as he lays out historical trends and volume distribution data for the NFC's newest coaches: Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals, Matt LaFleur in Green Bay taking over the Packers, Bruce Arians coaching the error-prone franchise quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Dirk Koetter's new (old) gig as the offensive...
EP016 - NFL Free Agency Fallout | Biggest Fantasy Losers - Jordan Howard, Golden Tate + More
March 22, 2019 09:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBContinuing where we left off from Tuesday's show, we look at the ramification of NFL Free Agency and a couple of players that Sami is projecting to take a big hit in the 2019 Fantasy Football season. We also discuss some of the major headlines from this past week, such as the Vontaze Burfict signing & Antonio Brown's response to the media, Randall Cobb filling in for Cole Beasley, and how good (or bad) Jared Cook can be in the Saints' offense. Today, Sami discusses who the biggest fantasy l...