Fantasy Football Weekly
322 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsFantasy Football Weekly is America's longest-running fantasy football radio show—and is now available as a podcast. The show is hosted by Fantasy Sports Hall of Famer, Paul Charchian, founder of GuillotineLeagues.com. Each episode of Fantasy Football Weekly provides data-driven fantasy advice for every listener. We break down every NFL matchup from a fantasy standpoint, unearth sleepers, and answer the toughest questions facing fantasy owners. New episodes are available every Friday evening featuring previews of the upcoming NFL schedule.
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Episodes
Playoffs, FFW style
January 14, 2022 22:27 - 51 minutes - 47 MBCharch and Brian break down the slate of playoffs games, FFW style, with letter grades on every meaningful player. Charch is probably wrong about believing the Niners will upset the Cowboys, so take it with a grain of salt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playoff fantasy football
January 07, 2022 21:14 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThere are myriad ways to play fantasy football during the NFL playoffs. Charch and Mat break down four different formats and offer advice for projecting playoff player performances. Follow Charch on Twitter @PaulCharchian and Mat @ExplosiveOutput. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hardware Week
January 01, 2022 01:23 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBIt's championship week, you're playing to take home the trophy, and the Fantasy Football guys have everything you need to come out on top. Also, "stripes". Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Semifinal Edition
December 24, 2021 01:18 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThere are countless moving parts challenging fantasy managers more than ever. Brian, Scott, & Charch help you figure out all the alternatives available for those with sudden roster conundrums. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Worst. Episode. Ever
December 17, 2021 23:31 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBIn the 27 year history of Fantasy Football Weekly, we've never had less concrete information with which to base our analysis. Charch, Mat, and Brian do their best to help give guidance despite a lot of "if-then" outcomes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Playoff Positioning
December 10, 2021 23:37 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBThe playoffs are approaching and it's the last chance to improve your positioning. Are we dropping Saquon Barkley? Will we see an improvement from James Robinson? Answers to your toughest questions abound with Scott Fish and Brian Johnson. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Climbing Up That Hill
December 03, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBTaysom Hill might be fantasy football's most polarizing player. Can you count on Hill for a high-flying playoff run? Should you zig zag on Zeke? Are you hurtin' with Hurts? Answers abound in this week's edition of Fantasy Football Weekly! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feast or Famine
November 26, 2021 23:41 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBEveryone else was feasting on Thanksgiving, but maybe you got starved by Darren Waller or D'Andre Swift. We'll help you overcome an early deficit with advice for big-game players and sleepers who can help your team. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fish Missile
November 19, 2021 23:56 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBFor the first time ever, you can put a fish missile into your starting lineup, find out who the hell we’re talking about, along with the letter grades for every other meaningful fantasy player. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enigma Machine
November 12, 2021 23:54 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBThe Fantasy Football Weekly crew guides you through a week full of injuries and illnesses, give you players whom to take a chance on, give premature speculation, and Charch gives a brief history lesson in WW2 history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week 9 Bloodbath
November 05, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBWith so many star players out this week, the Fantasy Football Weekly guys get you and your backups ready, as well as give you player upon whom you can take a chance on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresh Fantasy
October 29, 2021 22:48 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBThe Fantasy Football Weekly crew helps you navigate some tricky late game decisions, including Dak Prescott's injury and the Giants' wide receivers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Byepocalype Edition
October 22, 2021 22:55 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBEveryone has bye week problems and the FFW gang helps you find deep sleepers at every position. Find out if it's too early to start sabotage dropping some of the biggest underperformers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The "Zero RB" concept strikes the NFL
October 15, 2021 22:51 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBNot only are the bye weeks here but there are a dozen major injuries to running backs. The Fantasy Football Weekly crew helps you find last minute runners. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deport Colin
October 08, 2021 22:50 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBLondon correspondent Colin McCockney breaks down the Jets Falcons game in ye olde London towne. The guys answer three tough questions and provide premature speculation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuba time!
October 01, 2021 22:51 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThe Fantasy Football Weekly crew helps you figure out Chuba Hubbard's expectations in for his first-ever start in a surprisingly tricky matchup with Dallas. Mike Davis owners will be diagnosed for BLLOED. And the guys will help you unearth next week's sleepers this week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clyde Edwards-Despair?
September 24, 2021 22:46 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThe Fantasy Football Weekly crew answers your tough questions about some of the leagues biggest underperformers. They break down every game fantasy style, and help you find next weeks waiver gems today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Juicy Matchups for Week 2
September 18, 2021 00:06 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThree tough questions were not enough to harness the worries from Week 1 underperformers. The Fantasy Football Weekly crew helps you sort out which duds are trends, and which are mirages. Even if you started the season 0-1, we're here to help right the ship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week 1 Is Finally Here!
September 10, 2021 22:58 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBEverybody wants to start the season with a win, and Fantasy Football Weekly is here to preview every game fantasy style. You’ll also get 9 players upon whom you can take a chance, and they wrap up the show with 3 premature speculation players. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fantasy Football Weekly - Live from the State Fair Day 2!
September 04, 2021 17:11 - 1 hour - 1 ByteCharch and the guys break down one thing you need to know about each team, they have an audience draft, and they give their final sleepers.
Football is BACK
September 03, 2021 20:33 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBIt's the final week for fantasy drafts and the fantasy football weekly crew gives you all the information you need. They tell you which teammates to draft. They give you the resolution to each of the key training camp battles and they breakdown the Thursday night game, fantasy style! Follow Charch on Twitter @PaulCharchian, Mat @ExplosiveOutput and Brian @Btxj. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the 5
August 27, 2021 20:31 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBThere were over 600 touchdowns scored from inside the five-yard line last year. The Fantasy Football Weekly guys breakdown every team's proclivities near the stripe. They also help you identify the traits of bust running backs. And they explain who they refuse to draft. Follow Charch on Twitter @PaulCharchian, Mat @ExplosiveOutput and Brian @Btxj. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reach-A-Round
August 20, 2021 20:42 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBYou only get a Reach-A-Round once each year and this is it! Charch, Mat, and Brian provide you with the players worth drafting one round early. They also help fill out your first round from the stinkhole and beyond. Follow Charch on Twitter @PaulCharchian, Mat @ExplosiveOutput and Brian @Btxj. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season 27 Premiere!
August 06, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBCharch, Mat Harrison and Scott Fish join you for the 27th year of Fantasy Football Weekly, with the one thing you need to know about every team's off season and they give you their first set of sleepers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aaron Rodgers (and the other players in the NFC North)
July 30, 2021 20:35 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBOur timing was impeccable. Almost like we planned it this way. Our eighth and final divisional preview is the NFC North, just in time for Aaron Rodgers to waltz back into training camp. Charch and Scott Fish preview every meaningful player in the division and provide the players who we believe will over/under perform their ADP. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Thomas (and the rest of the NFC South)
July 23, 2021 22:49 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBCharch and Mat Harrison break down the NFC South, including the Saints, now without Michael Thomas for much of the season. Find out why we're buying Buccaneers and why Charch has the unpopular opinion against reaching for Kyle Pitts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everything you need to know about the NFC East
July 16, 2021 20:10 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBCharch and Brian break down the NFC East, and you'll be shocked to learn that Charch is euphoric at the prospects of the Ryan Fitzpatrick-led Washington Football Team. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NFC West breakdown with Scott Fish
July 09, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBScott Fish takes time out of the SFB11 to break down the NFC West. Charch and Scott love the ascending offenses in San Francisco and Los Angeles. They get lathered up over Chris Carson. And they share their worries for the Cardinals running backs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everything you wanted to know about the AFC West
July 02, 2021 21:23 - 41 minutes - 38 MBCharch's love of the Chargers is on full display as he breaks down his favorite Super Bowl longshot. The Broncos have the league's only open quarterback competition. The Chiefs have a sneaky sleeper. And the Raiders have, well, Darren Waller. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AFC South overview for 2021. Even Houston.
June 25, 2021 20:47 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBCharch and Brian provide their 2021 expectations for the teams of the AFC North. Even the Houston Texans. We identify the players who will over/under perform their ADP for each team. Even the Texans. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everything You Need to Know About the AFC North
June 19, 2021 01:02 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThere's a changing of the guard happening in the AFC North! Charch and Brian break down the four AFC East teams and provide their rationale for why the Bengals can surge and the Steelers are on their last leg. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AFC East projections for 2021
June 11, 2021 21:48 - 30 minutes - 28 MBCharch and Brian bring you everything you want to know about the Dolphins, Jets, Bills and Patriots. They highlight the riskiest players (at their ADP) and the players with the most upside (at their ADP). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sophomore Slumpbusters
June 04, 2021 22:57 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB2020 was a brutal year for most rookies as they had to play without OTAs, minicamps, training camp, or preseason games. With a year under their belt, there's massive room for improvement for many sophomores. Charch and Brian highlight their favorite second-year players to make a jump in 2021. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aaron Rodgers, Julio Jones, and the rookie tight ends
May 28, 2021 22:06 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBCharch and Brian break down the sinking stock of Aaron Rodgers, Julio Jones' landing spots, and the rookie tight ends who could emerge as starters in this year and beyond. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Landing Spots for Rookie WRs
May 21, 2021 22:46 - 34 minutes - 32 MBCharch and Brian break down the landing spots for the 15 wide receivers taken in the first three rounds of the NFL draft. Find out who has short-term and long-term fantasy value for redraft and dynasty/empire leagues. Who fell into perfect situations? Who needs a freak dirigible accident to clear the depth chart before he'll start? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Four-and-a-Half Rookie Running Backs You Should Care About
May 14, 2021 22:26 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB17 rookie running backs were drafted, but there's only a handful with clear paths to help your fantasy team. Charch and Brian break down 14 of the 17 and identify the ones who look like they've got starter potential for your team. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Timetable for Fantasy Relevance for Every Rookie QB
May 07, 2021 21:11 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBCharch and Brian break down the timetable for success for the first nine quarterbacks taken in the draft...if ever. They analyze the redraft, dynasty, and empire league value for each passer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First blush reactions to the first round
April 30, 2021 20:25 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe first round of the 2021 NFL draft is in the books! Charch and Brian give initial reactions to each of the fantasy players taken in round one. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After Kyle, it's the Pitts
April 23, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIt's a weak year for tight ends, aside from Kyle Pitts, who looks like the position's best prospect in years. In addition to Pitts, Paul Charchian does a deep dive into four other rookie tight ends, including another promising option, Pat Freiermuth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 10 Rookie Receivers You Need To Know
April 16, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBLast year's legendary class of rookie wide receivers is the gold standard for the position. But this year's class looks like the silver standard, with 6ish receivers who could be taken in the first round. Charch and Brian break down the 10 receivers you need to know and offer plausible landing spots for each. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rookie Runners
April 09, 2021 20:15 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWe're sick of people saying this isn't a great year for rookie running backs. Charch and Brian break down eight backs who can succeed at the NFL level, along with a couple who won't. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deep Dives on the Rookie QBs
April 02, 2021 23:52 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBBrian and Charch break down each of the six notable rookie quarterbacks, offer some likely landing spots, and provide the redraft and dynasty value of each guy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Free Agency - Part 2
March 26, 2021 21:30 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBOn Friday, the Niners stunned everyone with a bold move to go to 1.03. We break down the fantasy ramifications of that trade, especially for the Niners' talented young receivers. Then we focus on the notable running back and tight end acquisitions in free agency. We highlight key guys like Chris Carson, Mike Davis, Aaron Jones, Hunter Henry, and two of our favorites, Jonnu Smith and Dan Arnold. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/list...
We've Got Free Agents!
March 19, 2021 21:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWith the first week of free agency wrapping up, Charch and Brian run down the most meaningful moves across the quarterback and wide receiver positions. Find out who helped their fantasy stock and who didn't. Big names include Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andy Dalton, Jameis Winston, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Curtis Samuel, Corey Davis, Emmanuel Sanders, and many more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Free Agency, Part II
March 12, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWe're on the cusp of free agency, so Charch and Brian break down all the big name free agent wide receivers and tight ends, along with their ideal landing spots and expected fantasy value. Get the details on Kenny Golladay, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Will Fuller, Curtis Samuel, Hunter Henry, and of course, Jonnu Smith. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Free Agent QBs and RBs
March 05, 2021 21:30 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBNFL free agency is just two weeks away! Charch and Brian break down the nobable free agent quarterbacks and running backs, including possible destinations and whether their value will go up or down. Highlighted players include Dak Prescott, Aaron Jones, Chris Carson, Kenyan Drake, James Conner, and Leonard Fournette. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Too-early Second Round
February 26, 2021 21:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBLast week, we focused on the first round of 2021 fantasy drafts. This week, we turn our attention to the (far more intriguing) second round. The obvious picks are gone, so the second round features more bounceback players, rookies, and hunches. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Too Early First Round
February 19, 2021 08:01 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBSure, it's only mid-February, but Charch and Brian execute a 2021 first-round mock draft. These piping hot players will warm the coldest of months! There are a ton of surprises including some big names who don't garner first-round consideration. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The bad stuff you may have missed in December
February 12, 2021 22:30 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBTwo weeks ago, Charch and Brian highlighted some of the positive developments that went largely unnoticed in December, while everyone was distracted by the fantasy playoffs. This week, we flip the coin over and highlight six underreported negative trends that developed in December. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Super Bowl, Fantasy Style
February 06, 2021 02:15 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBPaul Charchian breaks down the fantasy prospects of every relevant player in the Super Bowl, all the way down to Byron Pringle. It's more detail than normal people would want, but if you're listening to a February edition of Fantasy Football Weekly, you're our kind of person. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.