High Stakes Fantasy Advantage
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRegular deep-dive into the world of high stakes fantasy sports by the guys at NFFC/NFBC/NFBKC/Fanball
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#41: Week 10 Rear View Mirror...Thank Goodness
November 13, 2017 21:30 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MBThe guys are all back together to discuss a pretty ugly Week 10 in the NFL. topics include: Bad QB play, VIkes QB situation, Packers RBs, Freeman concussion, Dallas Cowboys in trouble, Saints RBs, Brees as a game manager, crazy scoring from crazy guys, TE crapshoot, a Caddyshack reference, Patriots impressive again, Dion Lewis/Rex Burkhead combo, trying to figure out what is and what isn't a catch, Gooddell sucks, Robert Woods, Rams are fun, Darik gives early take on VIkes/Rams, hats off to C...
#40: NFBC News & Week 10 Primer
November 10, 2017 21:30 - 25 minutes - 22 MBGreg & Darik go VERY NFBC-centric with a TON of news: Draft Champions change to 4-hour standard, Draft Room, game-changing FAAB process changes, $50 12-tm leagues, baseball daily drafts, Arizona Fall League, etc...Darik is so excited he can barely get through said baseball discussion. And BTW, we are (probably) less than a week away from live drafts. Can't wait... Once they move onto football, the guys hate the TNF game AGAIN, and give a quick synopsis of their favorite Week 10 games, of whic...
#39: Week 9 Preview & Zeke Still Playing
November 03, 2017 16:30 - 33 minutes - 29.6 MBPrior to previewing each upcoming game on the Week 9 NFL slate, Tom and Darik lament on the Watson injury, try to figure out the Zeke situation (playing this week for sure), and discuss the TNF game & Shady's road woes. Quickfire thoughts on all the matchups follow, and Tom is fired up to see Thor Ragnarok. Enjoy the weekend, all!
#38: Halloween Hot Takes on Trade Deadline Deals
October 31, 2017 20:30 - 18 minutes - 16 MBNote: This podcast was recorded prior to Benjamin to Bills trade. Tom and Darik discuss all the big trade deadline deals. Ajayi in a better spot, new Dolphins RB's, San Francisco has their QB, Zeke suspension looming (again), Morris vs. McFadden, Seahawks pick up a gem of a LT, Martavis not traded, Raiders outlook ROS, Toms wins the Matty Stafford bet, Lions offense, David Johnson now officially droppable in all non-keeper or dynasty leagues now, World Series Game 6...back at ya on Thursday. ...
#37: Watson & Wilson's Epic Battle
October 30, 2017 20:30 - 22 minutes - 19.7 MBWith Tom gone today in Madsion, Greg and Darik concentrate on that sweet Houston/Seattle game yesterday. They touch on; Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson as the Top 2 QB's for ROS, Bill O'Brein forever an idiot, Shady looking great, Popeye Doyle, Ju-Ju is working, #FreeMartavis, some unexpected WR's, MNF Football predictions, NFL overtuning obvious TD's, NFBCDrafts, World Series, juiced baseballs, and the Arizona Fall League.
#36: Snow in MN & Week 8 Preview Ambrosius-less
October 27, 2017 16:30 - 28 minutes - 25.3 MBTom and Darik go Greg-less, pine for a warm-weather satellite office, talk TNF, and preview Sunday's Week 8 slate. Topics covered: Alex Collins, Tom's epic 6-minute "Fuckin' Jay Ajayi" rant (yes, 6 minutes), a home league question,from Darik which now will come to an actual coin flip on the Raiders RBs, Snead, Falcons favored by 5 at NYJ (why?), Jon Stewart sucks, Marquis Goodwin, Bengals to blow up, Pats/Chargers high-scoring, stick with Deshaun Watson even at Seattle, Cousins a great start,...
#35: BOLD Predictions: Ajayi TD and Matty Stafford Gunslinging!
October 26, 2017 17:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBIn a shortened edition, the guys discuss the onging NFFC daily drafts, the Thursday night game and the London game (9:30 AM ET Sunday). Tom says start your Vkinigs and enjoy it. World Series Game 2 chatter and breakdown is followed by some BOLD predictions...Mixon, AJGreen, RedRifle, Benjamin, Ajayi, Flacco, Beathard, & Matty Stafford!. Finally, Tom calls Darik Michael Irvin and forces him into a "friendly beer wager." Enjoy the game tonight!
#34: Baseball Stuff & A Little Football Talk
October 25, 2017 17:30 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MBTo open the show, the guys talk about the outgoing NFBC Baseball prize checks. Kudos to the CDM guys in St. Louis for the quick turnaround! They move onto the World Series game from alast night, and Darik tries to theorize about Verlander's success in the second halves of last 3 years (Upton!). We visit the first couple rounds of the annual NFBC Premature Draft (always our first one) and make a few comments and talk strategy. When they move on to football, they talk Ravens and Dolphins injuri...
#33: Fly, Wentz, Fly
October 24, 2017 17:30 - 19 minutes - 16.6 MBThe guys start the show talking about NFBC prizes and move on to the sensation that is Carson Wentz carving up the Redskins on Monday Night Football. Other MNF tidbits: Eagels RB's, Agholor vs. Jeffery, the ghosts of Terrell Pryor and Jamison Crowder, and the re-emergence of Jordan Reed. With six teams on bye in Week 8 and FA pickups looking slim, what do we do with the Raiders RB's and Martavis Bryant? Marshawn Lynch is useless should be kicked to the curb in PPR leagues. To end, they recap ...
#32: We Are Back! NFL Bad, Miami (Beach) Good
October 23, 2017 18:00 - 22 minutes - 19.3 MBAfter a 10-day hiatus, the guys are all back. Darik pimps his trip to Miami Beach, Tom swears (a whole lot), and Greg still can't belive the Packers are starting a Brett who does NOT wear #4. Quick takes on the awful Week 7 games: bad football, bad fantasy scores, too may FG's, gloomy outlook in Green Bay. Zeke and Cooper bust out...finally. Zeke legal situation up in air for ROS...London games, AZ Cardinals done, OJ Howard coming out party, Raiders should scrap the running game and chuck it ...
#31: Debut Guest & Some NFL Bets
October 12, 2017 16:30 - 18 minutes - 16 MBWith Greg & Tom "working" in St. Louis today, Darik brings on an NFFC customer (Ryan Rizzio) to discuss his experience of being at a Live Event for the first time, jumping into the Primetime contest, his draft strategy, and how he veiws said team going forward. They move into discussing Ryan's favorite NFL (legal) bets this weekend starting with tonight's Panthers/Eagles tilt. As Darik decides to take a Thursday hiatus on his "boom" picks, Ryan gives his calls at QB, RB, WR, & TE. If you love...
#30: Wednesday Housekeeping
October 11, 2017 23:00 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MBThe guys start off the show discussing NFBC payments, the 15th year upcoming in 2018, and the new NFFC Daily Draft Party on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, along with Sunday mornings before kickoff. If you want to draft fantasy hoops, please check out www.playnfbkc.com . Once the guys move on to NFL Week 6, they discuss bye teams, limited FA this week, quick injury takes, TE's, heavy favorites, Saints/Lions, and Panters/Iggles. To end the show, Darik essentially gives himself an ulcer ...
#29: Tuesday Odds & Ends
October 10, 2017 23:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBBack from a long weekend, the guys delve into the MNF game the Vikings stole from the Bears. They discuss the future fortunes of Mitch Trubisky, Jerick McKinnon, L. Murray, the Vikes TD celebration, the Bears phenomenal 2-pt conversion, and the Adrian Peterson trade to the Arizona Cardinals. They move on to set the stage for Sunday's HUGE NFC North division battle between the Vikes/Packers at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, and discuss the abyss that is the New Yourk Ginats WR corps. Finally ...
#28: Iola Chillin'
October 06, 2017 16:30 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBDarik joins Greg and Tom in Iola for the past 3 days and can't wait to get back to God's country (MN). The guys talk about early 2018 plans, Thursday Night Football from Buffalo Wild Wings, and look ahead to some signature Sunday games including the nightcap of Chiefs/Texans. Tom puts Jaron Brown on a HUGE game, while Darik does the same with M. Bennett, Justin Tucker, and Lev Bell. Greg loves Thomas Rawls this weekend (we're not sure why). Don't forget the byes this week: Redskins, Saints, B...
#27: MNF Revisited & Other Tidbits
October 03, 2017 19:30 - 21 minutes - 18.5 MBQuick hitters from just Tom & Darik today as Greg is MIA (read: golfing): MNF, Chiefs, Redskins, Top 3-5 guys at all positions ROS, 1Q of season surprises, picks as of now to play in AFC/NFC title games, and Darik's predcition for tonight's Twins/Yankees. Go Twins!
#26: Cooked, Rainy Mondays, and F-Bombs
October 02, 2017 20:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBDowner Darik opens the show with a somber tune due to the Dalvin Cook injury. The guys move on to discuss that one and all the other injuries from Sunday, and what you--and the NFL teams--can do to (try to) overcome. Some quick takes: Titans to run more; Julio hurt (again/forever); all Bills and Rams do is win; all the Eagles do is run, run & run; Dolphins are terrible led by J-Cut & Ajayi; Watkins is an afterthought; first bye week coming up...check those QB situations. Good/Bad calls from F...
#25: Week 4 Thoughts
September 29, 2017 18:00 - 21 minutes - 18.3 MBWith Tom somehow allowed another day off, it's just Greg and Darik to finish off the week. First off, the guys touch briefly on the Packers dismantling of the lowly Bears and one of the dirtiest hits ever. They move on to discuss the probable London Shootout (Saints/Dolphins), Vikes/Lions, Steelers/Ravens, Titans/Texans, and Raiders/Broncos. A quick injury update is followed by Darik's value plays for Fanball Daily this weekend...have a great weekend, and get out and support your local high s...
#24: Bear Down or Go Pack Go?
September 28, 2017 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.1 MBThe guys spend most of the pod discussing some Packers/Bears history and then move on to breaking down the real game, the fantasy ramifications, the Vegas line, and make predictions. They also chat about this week's prospects for Chris Thompson, TY Hilton, Alvin Kamara, Adrian Peterson, Kelvin Benjamin, Will Fuller, DeShaun Watson, and the OAK passing game. Tom's HUGE prediction for Sunday is that the Colts will get a safety...bravo!
#23: Wednesday Fodder
September 27, 2017 16:30 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBFirst, Darik gets a new nickname after telling a story. Without a whole lot of news, the guys talk about the positional scoring leaders, their costs of acquisition, and the sheer dominance of RB's right now. They tackle other topics like waiting on QB's, low-scoring WR output, Sammy Watkins' future, Willie Snead, and the Bears/Packers matchup on Thursday night.
#22: Monday Night Revisited
September 26, 2017 17:00 - 18 minutes - 16.2 MBThe show starts off with Greg and Tom admitting they are old. They recap Monday night's game, paying homage to Dak, and breaking down the Cards backfield and wideout situations. Moving on, they discuss how close all the @theNFFC national contests are after three weeks. Later, Greg reveals his love for the viewing of London Games (c'mon NFL Ticket!). Willie Snead returns, and we may have seen the last of Darren Sproles (sigh)...and finally, Tom, as always, talks kickers and Eagles RB's! Back o...
#21: We Know (Almost) Nothing
September 25, 2017 17:00 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MBDarik admits that after Week 3 that he knows nothing about the NFL this year, and claims neither does Bill O'Brien (what an idiot!). After a crazy great Sunday, the guys discuss the rise of the RB, the demise of the TE, and the return of some big-time WR's. Predictions on the MNF game follow. They then move on to marvel at the Chris Thompson train, McCaffrey's game, Cam looking like a pile of turd on top of a pile of turd, and the physicallity of the Titans. Finally, they touch on the upcomi...
#20: Thursday Night Gem....finally!
September 22, 2017 16:30 - 17 minutes - 14.9 MBOnly two days after Greg calls out Tom's dedication to the podcast, he himself is AWOL! Tom and Darik break down the Thursday Night Bueaty (Yes, Beauty!) between the Niners and Rams. Next, the two discuss the #Kraken's standing amonst RB's moving forward in 2017...hint: it's up there!. They touch on a couple of interesting games on Sunday, and each give a few players they think will have monster production this weekend. Enjoy all the action on Sunday (don't forget the early one!), and get out...
#19: MidWeek Mash-Up
September 20, 2017 17:00 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MBWith the Savant again day-to-day, Greg and Darik are back with not a whole loft of NFL news to chat about. Instead, they first delve into old Phy-Ed classes, and then move onto a few possible pickups available on waiver wires. They move on to discuss some players that owners should be starting, but maybe aren't yet at this point. Finally they talk about some game spreads and make predictions for the upcoming NFL weekend slate, and touch on the #NFBC Main Event race...
#18: Tuesday Thoughts
September 19, 2017 20:00 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MBIn Tuesday's abbreviated episode, the guys discuss the brutal Monday night game and the ramifications of it moving forward. They move on to briefly discuss the Nat'l Contest Leaders' rosters, and then talk about the Top 5 QB's, RB's, and WR's right now. Greg ponders if this is, once again, the Year of the RB. Finally, they give injury updates on Nelson, Cobb, and Bradford. Don't forget to sign up for our #FreeRoll Daily game from Fanball!
#17: Week 2 NFL Recap
September 18, 2017 17:30 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBThe band is back together for the Monday show, where they recap a better Week 2 (at least in Tom's mind). They highlight the good, the bad, and the ugly at each position (especially the QB's), and what to do moving forward. Injuries hit hard again, especially at TE and we find out Greg loves kickers (Darik doesnt). Finally, the guys predict the Monday night game between the Lions/Giants, and Tom reveals a high school "injury."
#16: Thursday Night Trash
September 15, 2017 17:00 - 18 minutes - 16.4 MBIn the Tom-less finale of the week, Greg and Darik go off on the NFL for the Thursday Night trash they force people to watch, and also blast the "Bungals". They discuss injuries to Smoke Brown and Danny Amendola and what to do with each. Finally, they discuss The Vikes/Steelers, Packers/Falcons, and Cowboys/Broncos games, and how to handle Beckham on Monday night. Back on Monday....get out and watch those local high school teams!! #FreeAJGreen
#15: Tom Still M.I.A.
September 14, 2017 20:30 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBFor the second day in a row, It's just Greg and Darik manning the ship. First, they talk NFFC Week 1 waiver wire $$$ frenzy to start, and move into thoughts about tonight's Texans/Bengals tilt. Then they move on to cover their thoughts on the Cleveland Indians win streak and World Series favorites. To finish, they discuss late Zeke strategies by second-weekend drafters and decide maybe they've heard the last of Tom....
#14: We're Back! Live Events and Week 1 Recap
September 13, 2017 21:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBOn Wednesday, the podcast goes PG-13 as it is Tom-less. Greg and Darik recap both Live Event weekends the draft craziness that ensued Friday/Saturday. Kudos to all the participants and facilitators...you guys all rock! This is why we do this....truly, a HUGE thank you from Greg, Tom, and Darik! We then give you a brief NFC Central synopsis and Week 1 breakdown. The discussion of the Thursday Kareeem Hunt explosion and Zeke TRO news...major draft implications! Finally, we chat about the Goodel...
#13: PrimeTime Draft Discussion
August 29, 2017 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.1 MBOn Tuesday, the guys choose to focus on last night's drafts, in particular the $150,000 grand prize PrimeTime contest. They talk about the early rounds and give some long-winded feedback. Tom and Darik give answers to a Twitter question received from @arne0096. Then Tom rants!! Drafts filling every hour...get in now! No podcast tomorrow, and we'll see of you many of you live in a couple days!!
#12: The Good, The Bad, and The Injuries - PreSeason Week 3
August 28, 2017 19:00 - 19 minutes - 16.7 MBOn Monday, the guys discuss all the news from the final preseason action for most relevant fantasy players, and how it affects the upcoming Primetime, Classic, and other high stakes drafts. They then talk about the aftermath of the Edelman, Ware, and Meredith injuries, and move on to two former fantasy MVP QB's in Luck and Newton. To finish, they opine on the Packers, Vikings, and Bengals. Live Events 3 days away!!
#11: Friday Football Fever
August 25, 2017 17:00 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MBThe countdown to the Live Event weekends continue, and the guys can't wait to get there. They discuss last night's two games, and preview Friday' schedule. Tom makes a prediciton on the Jags starting QB, and they pine for the wishbone to come back...they'll be back on Monday to cover everything taht ensues. Get out and watch those local high school teams!!
#10: Later Round Impact Players
August 24, 2017 16:30 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBOn Thursday, the guys spend most of the show discussing later round players who could have potentially big impacts this season. All three pick one QB, RB, WR, and TE, and elaborate a bit on each. We also learn that James Roday (star of USA Network's Psych) will be drafting live in Las Vegas on the second weekend of our Live Events!
#9: Midweek Musings
August 23, 2017 17:00 - 17 minutes - 15 MBOn Wednesday, the guys set the stage for the upcoming live drafts in Las Vegas and NYC. We answer a Twitter question from @ryanmriz regarding our 3RR (third round reversal) concept that we employ in most of our contests. Also, quick takes on the OBJ injury, Chiefs RBs, Texans QBs, Belichick, Alex Smith, L. Blount, and we learn Tom is a savant (and maybe Greg as well)...VEGAS!
#8: Live Events and a Wacky Draft
August 22, 2017 16:30 - 18 minutes - 15.9 MBIn Tuesday's episode, the guys discuss the upcoming Live Event drafts and their expereinces with them, and then give props to 2016 NFFC Primetime Champion Clark Olson who is trying to win a baseball national title this year as well. They move on to talk about a Rotowire Online Championship draft that made a mockery out of ADP....and they loved it. Joe Mixon, James Conner, and the Patriots backfield situation round out this podcast...
#7: Week 2 PreSeason Breakdown
August 21, 2017 19:30 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBThe guys start off the week discussing Darik's quick getaway, and then move on to welcoming the state of Virginia customers (finally!). Week 2 Preseason games, ADP risers, and rookie running backs are the main topics on Monday.
#6: PreSeason Week 2 thoughts
August 18, 2017 17:00 - 18 minutes - 16 MBIn our last pod of the week, the guys quickly preview Friday's Vikings/Seahawks tilt, and then break down the Thursday night games, pointing out the good and the bad of those involved. Some interesting NFFC draft trends/notes are discussed at the tail end. Back on Monday to discuss all the other games and NFFC draft trends...enjoy you local high schoool teams this weekend!
#5: Host Draft Recap
August 17, 2017 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, the guys discuss yesterday's Sirius/XM Host Draft. We find out that the "industry" went pretty much chalk, Greg kept getting sniped, and Tom might have the winner. Also, G&T try and get out of Darik's proposed side bet...to no avail.
#4: Sirius/XM Host Draft Prep
August 16, 2017 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.3 MBToday, the guys touch on the new NFFC 25 and 50's and welcome all the new customers. The rest of the show, the guys talk stratgies for Greg (#1 pick) and Tom (#8 pick) as they prepare to take part in the Sirius/XM Host Draft later on today (4:00 pm ET on Sirius/XM 210/87). Darik lays out his nefarious side bet for the two (yet-to-be) drafted teams and answers a question from a MN native.
#3: Draft Thoughts and Strategies
August 15, 2017 16:30 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MBThe guys discuss early NFFC drafts time frames, and move into strategies for Greg and ToM into tomorrow night's Sirius/XM Host Draft. They also talk more Zeke, Demarco Murray, Ajayi, Fournette, and end of Round 2 candidates. Darik talks about the move from NFFC customer to employee, and Tom goes on a rant regarding verbiage...
#2: Weekend Fantasy Updates
August 14, 2017 17:00 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MBIn show #2, the guys talk weekend ADP movements of Zeke, Watkins, and Matthews among others, while discussing the risk of rostering all three. A bold fantasy prediction from each and touching on the Bryce Harper injury rounds out the episode.
#1: The Launch of HSFA
August 13, 2017 22:00 - 11 minutes - 9.7 MBThe High Stakes Fantasy Advantage guys from Sirius XM Wednesday night (9-11pm ET) go unfiltered...finally. "Boo-shay" is introduced. Recent ADP movers are discussed after the first night of games, likes/dislikes, and random thoughts highlight the debut podcast. The guys also set up the framework for show #2 next week.