The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast
499 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsGet the award-winning strategies, insight and analysis you need to win your league, every week. The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast has you covered with the analysis of Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston, Chris Welsh, Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro.
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Who Am I?: A Fantasy Football Trivia Game
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutesFun facts are more than just fun. They can also help us get to the bottom of what a player's fantasy value should be. That's exactly what Beller, Funston and Jake do with five mystery (not for long) players on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller 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/TAFFPspot...
In, Out, or No Doubt!: Potential New Stars Edition
July 05, 2022 18:44 - 37 minutesWelcome to the first installment of In, Out, or No Doubt!, where we get player-agnostic and price-obsessed. If you're "In," you want the player at ADP. If you're "Out," you don't. If you're "No Doubt!," you not only want him, but will be willing to reach for him. On this episode, Beller, Jake and Funston discuss this season's potential new stars, including Javonte Williams, Kyle Pitts and Michael Pittman. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on T...
The Booming Bengals, Lamar Being Lamar, and a Narrow Tree in Pittsburgh: Previewing the AFC North
June 28, 2022 19:51 - 1 hourOur eighth and final division preview covers the AFC North. Could the Bengals be the best offense in football? What do we make of J.K. Dobbins? Is Nick Chubb the most predictable back in the league? Is there upward mobility for Diontae Johnson? Beller, Jake and Funston answer those questions, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe t...
Buying the Rams, Fading (Sorta) the Cardinals, and Considering QB Changes in San Francisco and Seattle...It's Our NFC West Preview
June 21, 2022 20:32 - 1 hourThe guys are all-in on an Allen Robinson rebound, somewhat divided on Elijah Mitchell, throwing their hands up at the Seattle quarterback situation, and ready to believe in James Conner. Beller, Jake and Funston break down the NFC West on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPapple Spot...
Changes in Green Bay and Fun in Detroit (!!!): A Spotlight on the NFC North
June 14, 2022 19:12 - 1 hourDavante Adams is gone, the song remains the same in Minnesota, and the Lions—yes, the Lions!—seem fun and interesting. Oh, and the Bears are here, too. Beller, Jake and Funston dive into the NFC North on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller 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 Subsc...
AFC South Fantasy Football Preview
June 07, 2022 19:57 - 55 minutesCan Derrick Henry keep things rolling in Tennessee? What's the Matt Ryan effect in Indy? We're all cool giving Trevor Lawrence a mulligan for last year, right? And does Houston have the most hilarious backfield in the league? Beller, Jake and Funston discuss all that, and a whole lot more, on the AFC South preview edition of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The At...
NFC East Fantasy Football Preview
May 31, 2022 20:23 - 52 minutesOur division-by-division preview series takes us this week to the NFC East, where the Cowboys and Eagles are pretty clearly battling for superiority. Beller, Jake and Brandon get into all the pertinent fantasy discussions in the division, including Dak's QB1 status, the Saquon question, the new-look Eagles, the Wentz Effect in DC, and a whole lot more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fant...
NFC South Fantasy Football Preview
May 24, 2022 19:32 - 42 minutesBusiness as usual in Tampa? Making sense of the Saints. To CMC, nor not CMC. More than meets the eye in Atlanta? Beller, Jake and Funston get into all that on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller 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 channel: http://bit.ly...
AFC East Fantasy Football Preview
May 20, 2022 00:47 - 49 minutesDo the Dolphins have the widest range of fantasy outcomes in the league? Are the Patriots the most boring fantasy team in years? Is Josh Allen about to be QB1 for the third straight year? Are the Jets sneaky fun? Beller, Jake and Funston answer those questions and more on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... App...
DeAndre Hopkins Gets Suspended, Breece Hall Steals Michael Carter's Mojo, and the Day 2 and 3 NFL Draft Picks Who Matter in Fantasy Leagues
May 03, 2022 19:06 - 47 minutesThe second and third days of the NFL Draft saw a number of immediately fantasy-relevant players land with teams that could make them more intriguing than originally expected. Or less. It's hard to tell. Beller, Jake and Funston do what they can to make sense of it on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: h...
2022 NFL Draft First Round Fantasy Reactions
April 27, 2022 19:04 - 43 minutesSix rookie receivers found homes in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, as expected. None of them is in Green Bay, which is objectively hilarious. Oh, and A.J. Brown is an Eagle now. Beller, Jake and Funston break down the fantasy implications of the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Footb...
It's Our 2022 NFL Draft Draft
April 26, 2022 20:08 - 42 minutesThere's really no better way to celebrate the draft than by making a draft game out of following the draft. That's exactly what Beller, Funston and Jake do on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller 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 channel: http://bit.ly...
The Best Settings, Parameters and Wrinkles for Your Fantasy Football League
April 19, 2022 02:09 - 36 minutesSetting up a new fantasy league? Itching to spice up your current one? This is the time of year you should be thinking about the setup and rules that can make a good fantasy league great. Beller and Funston share their dos and don'ts on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/TAFFPspotify Sub...
The Fantasy Football Guide to the 2022 NFL Draft
April 12, 2022 19:47 - 51 minutesThe NFL Draft is just more than two weeks away, with the next class of fantasy superstars set to enter the NFL. Jake, Funston and Beller highlight what fantasy fanatics should be watching for in the draft on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller 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/TAFFPspotif...
Ranking Receivers and Tight Ends after the Offseason Frenzy
April 07, 2022 21:13 - 45 minutesBeller and Jake wrap up TAFFP's first set of 2022 rankings with a look at receiver and tight end. Can Justin Jefferson unseat Cooper Kupp? How big are the second and third tiers of receivers? And a fond farewell to the first-round tight end. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/TAFFPspotify Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantas...
Top-10 Fantasy Football Running Backs and Quarterbacks after Free Agent and Trading Frenzy
March 29, 2022 18:34 - 49 minutesWell that was a fun couple of weeks. With the craziness of free agency and trading season behind us, Beller, Jake and Funston plant their first flags of the season by naming their top 10 fantasy football running backs and quarterbacks for 2022 as things stand right now. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller 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/TAF...
Watson to Cleveland! Davante to Vegas! Another Crazy Week of Reshuffling in the NFL
March 22, 2022 19:36 - 48 minutesWe thought that the NFL offseason reshuffle had to peak a couple weeks ago with Russell Wilson getting traded to the Broncos and Tom Brady ending his hilariously short retirement. Then last week came in and gave us Deshaun Watson to the Browns and Davante Adams to the Raiders. As always, the NFL stays at the center of the sports conversation. Beller, Jake and Funston break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on T...
Russ to Denver! Mitch to Pittsburgh! Assessing Where the Fantasy Football Chips Have Fallen
March 15, 2022 21:55 - 54 minutesPerhaps you've heard that Russell Wilson got traded to the Broncos. Perhaps you've also heard that the Packers are running back. And maybe you've even heard to Tom Brady's retirement was one big fake. The guys sure did pick a good time to come back, didn't they? Beller, Jake and Funston assess all the moves we've seen over the last 10 days or so from a fantasy perspective on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @alli...
Free Agency Through a Fantasy Football Lens
March 02, 2022 21:16 - 32 minutesNFL free agency is right around the corner, and there is no shortage of intrigue in the fantasy football world. From Chris Godwin to Arizona's backfield to Dalton Schultz and back around, the impending movement in March will have major effects when we all sit down to draft this summer. Beller and Funston take a first look at it all on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic F...
The Super Bowl Party Sheet & Props Episode
February 08, 2022 20:45 - 1 hourNando, Jake and Funston dig into Funston's Super Bowl Party Sheet and several props they're interested in for the Rams-Bengals matchup on Sunday! Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Email us: [email protected] Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast... Apple: https://bit.ly/TAFFPapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/TAFFPspotify Get 33% off a subscription to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/fanta...
Early Super Bowl Matchup Thoughts & The Coaching Carousel
January 31, 2022 18:16 - 59 minutesWe have a Super Bowl matchup! Nando, Jake and Funston share their early thoughts on Rams-Bengals, before examining several coaching changes around the league involving the Giants, Raiders, Panthers, and Broncos (among others). Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Get 33% off a subscription to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFanta...
Digging Deeper into Jake's 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings
January 24, 2022 19:18 - 55 minutesJake, Funston & Nando dig deeper into Jake's recently-released 2022 fantasy football rankings, and consider a few big shifts in value for dynasty leagues. Where is Gabriel Davis' value headed after his monster game in the Bills' season-ending loss to Kansas City? Is there a depth running back in KC worth stashing in dynasty leagues? And, should you consider placing kicker points into the D/ST slot for your league going forward? Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Follow Jake on Twitter: @a...
Our First Look at Jake's 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings
January 18, 2022 20:26 - 1 hourDVR, Brandon and Jake discuss Jake's recently released 2022 fantasy football rankings. After two injury-plagued seasons, is Christian McCaffrey still an elite option in Round 1? How high should Jaylen Waddle go as the focal point of the Dolphins' offense? And, has Kyle Pitts joined the elite tier of tight ends? Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Ema...
Recapping a Wild Week 18 & Preparing for Fantasy Football Playoff Pools
January 10, 2022 19:45 - 51 minutesA wild Week 18 is in the books! Nando, Jake, and Brandon are ready to take a look ahead to fantasy football playoff pools -- and they hold a quick three-person draft of their own. Beyond the favorites, which team(s) should you consider bankrolling in your playoff leagues? Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Get 33% off a subscription to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpodcast Subscribe to ou...
The Athletic's Week 18 Fantasy Football Rankings Show
January 06, 2022 19:05 - 1 hourIt's Week 18 -- our final regular season Rankings Show of the 2021 season -- whether you're playing an actual Fantasy Championship, battling for a total points crown, or enjoy a special edition of the show, fire away with your questions! Nando, Jake and Funston are here to help you make any final decisions you might have on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston...
Looking Ahead to the 2022 First Round
January 05, 2022 19:05 - 1 hourNando, Brandon and Chris take an early look at their 2022 first-round candidates in their final episode together for the 2021 season. Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVaccaroGST Follow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonHerFFB Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chiefs-Bengals, Rams-Ravens and our Other Five Fave Bets for Week 17
December 31, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutesBeller and Zac put a bow on Five Faves for the 2021 season, with a profitable season within reach for both of them. The guys dig into Chiefs (-5) at Bengals (51), Rams (-4.5) at Ravens (46.5), Cowboys (-6) vs. Cardinals (51.5) and more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJackson Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Fantasy Football Championship Week is Here!
December 30, 2021 17:53 - 1 hourThe week every fantasy manager hopes to play in has arrived. All that prep beginning in June; all those best ball drafts in July; all the pods and articles consumed in August; all that excitement in draft season; all the grinding through waivers on Tuesday nights; it all pointed to this. Week 17. Fantasy Football Championship Week. Beller, Jake and Funston are here to help you make any final decisions you might have on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Tw...
Devin Singletary, Boston Scott, and the Rest of Championship Week's Misfit Starters
December 29, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutesCongratulations, you've made it to your fantasy football league's championship game. Chances are that way back in August, you drew part of it up like this. You targeted Jonathan Taylor in the first round. You ranked Davante Adams as the #1 receiver. You struck for players like Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel and Javonte Williams in the middle rounds. You had a good feeling that if you were in this spot, they'd be the ones to carry you. But let's be honest. Part of it you didn't plan. Devin Singleta...
Taking the Fantasy Football Pulse of the Eagles, Bengals and Chargers
December 28, 2021 18:31 - 33 minutesIt's the final Beat Writer Tuesday of the season on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Bo Wulf (Eagles), Jay Morrison (Bengals) and Daniel Popper (Chargers) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective. With Miles Sanders (hand) out again, what's the look of the Eagles' backfield for Week 17? Can Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense carry over their Week 16 explosion into this week's matchup with the Chiefs? Has Justin Jackson played well enough to carve out a meaningful ro...
You're in the Fantasy Football Championship. Can you Keep Dancing with Who Brought You?
December 27, 2021 17:45 - 58 minutesWe know that there are some championship berths hanging in the balance, but let's be honest. Saints-Dolphins is about as inconsequential as a Monday night game could be for fantasy purposes. The vast majority of fantasy managers heading to their league's championship already know that they're on their way. Some surprise players might have helped them there. Guys like Joe Burrow and Justin Jackson and Amon-Ra St. Brown. On the other hand, they may have advanced despite Week 16 duds from Tom Br...
Bills-Patriots, Rams-Vikings & more Week 16 Five Faves
December 24, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutesZac Jackson and Vic Tafur run through their week 16 Five Faves, including a pair of key divisional games in Bills-Patriots and Ravens-Bengals. Plus, a look at Steelers-Chiefs, Rams-Vikings, and more! Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Follow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJackson Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin Jackson, Ronald Jones, Starts, Sits in The Athletic's Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings Show
December 23, 2021 17:59 - 50 minutesWe’re full steam into the fantasy football playoffs! But there are still tons of questions heading into Week 16. Jake and Funston are here to help you answer those questions. Is Ronald Jones an automatic start? What should we expect from Tyler Huntley? Devin Singletary or Joe Mixon? Is Justin Jackson an RB2? The guys get into all that and a whole lot more on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston S...
The most insane week of fantasy football in 20 years. What now?
December 22, 2021 18:43 - 56 minutesNando, Chris and Brandon recap a maddening Week 15 for fantasy owners on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Chris says it was the most insane week of fantasy football in his 20 years in the business. Sunday featured a record low amount of touchdowns scored. The trio touch on top performers, underperformers and how to navigate your fantasy roster for the rest of the playoffs. Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVaccaroGST Follow Brandon on ...
Taking the Fantasy Football Pulse of the Buccaneers, Lions and Cowboys
December 21, 2021 17:35 - 30 minutesIt's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Greg Auman (Buccaneers), Nick Baumgardner (Lions) and Jon Machota (Cowboys) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective. Is Antonio Brown a 1-for-1 replacement for Chris Godwin? How has Amon-Ra St. Brown turned into a must-start fantasy player? What's wrong with Dak Prescott and the Dallas passing game? Our beat writers answer those questions, and a whole lot more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Gr...
Week 15 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers
December 20, 2021 19:31 - 56 minutesTurns out that a lot of fantasy managers were able to advance out of the first round of their playoffs simply by being less bad than their opponents this season. That was a brutal Week 15 summed up by this one simple fact: With four games remaining, the QB1 class includes four players who scored fewer than 16 points. Why was Week 15 so bad in the fantasy world? Was it a fluke, or could it tell us something about where the rest of the playoffs are headed? Beller, Jake and Funston discuss those...
First Look | Week 16 Waiver Wire
December 20, 2021 02:02 - 17 minutesMichael Beller and Derek VanRiper take their first look at the Week 16 waiver wire. Opportunities may be available for running backs in Cincinnati, Miami and Detroit as the fantasy playoffs continue, but could Amon-Ra St. Brown and Gabriel Davis end up serving as viable options to help you win a fantasy football championship in the coming weeks? Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: ...
Week 15 DFS Main Slate Breakdown
December 17, 2021 19:56 - 18 minutesBeller and DVR try to weed through a rapidly-changing Week 15 main slate from a DFS perspective. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colts-Patriots, Bengals-Broncos, and our Other Week 15 Five Faves
December 17, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutesBeller, Vic and Zac have just a few more weeks of Five Faves to go, as the guys look to fight their way to profitable records on the season. Their 15 combined picks cover 11 of the 15 remaining games in Week 15, and they find a ton of agreement along the way. Beller and Vic both like the Steelers catching 2.5 points in Denver, while Beller and Zac are both on the Steelers as 1-point underdogs at home against the Titans. You can get those picks from the show description. For the rest, you'll h...
Lamar Jackson, Eli Mitchell, and The Athletic's Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings Show
December 16, 2021 18:25 - 59 minutesThe fantasy football playoffs are here, and with them come a host of questions for managers trying to navigate the murky waters of Week 15. Beller, Jake and Funston are here to help you answer those questions. Can you wait it out for Lamar Jackson? How high up the ranks does A.J. Green rise? Who can help surprise and help you advance to your league's semifinals? The guys get into all that and a whole lot more on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: ...
Dolphins over Jets, Cowboys over Giants, and other Week 15 Survivor Picks
December 15, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutesBeller and DVR are back on the Survivor pool circuit, breaking down the slate for Week 15. The top pick of the week looks like Cardinals over Lions, but it's likely that many, if not most, people still alive at this point of Survivor pools used the Cardinals to get here. If that's you, Beller and DVR offer up plenty of pivots, including Dolphins over Jets, Cowboys over Giants and 49ers over Falcons. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouT...
Have a Holly, Jolly Fantasy Football Playoffs
December 15, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourIt's the best time of the year. For those of us in the playoffs, of course. Nando, Chris and Brandon get into all the Week 15 craziness on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. They discuss the covid situations affecting the Browns and Rams, Lamar Jackson's injury and downturn, newfound WR3s for the playoffs, Rashaad Penny's breakout, Chase Edmonds' return, and more. And, of course, Nando figures out a somewhat relevant way to discuss D'Onta Foreman and Mike Davis. Follow Nan...
Taking the fantasy pulse in Buffalo, San Francisco and Seattle, and opening up our mailbag
December 14, 2021 18:59 - 51 minutesIt's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Joe Buscaglia (Bills), Matt Barrows (49ers) and Michael-Shawn Dugar (Seahawks) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective. Will Josh Allen be able to give it a go this week? What about Eli Mitchell? Has Rashaad Penny's breakout finally arrived? Is Russell Wilson back to full health? Our beat writers answer those questions, and a whole lot more. After that, Funston joins Beller to open up our Athletic Fantasy...
Week 14 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers
December 13, 2021 18:00 - 1 hourWith the Rams and Cardinals set to get together on Monday night, it's a guarantee that more than a few playoff berths and regular season championships hang in the balance. All we can say to those of you involved is good luck. The rest of us have to turn our attention to Week 15 and the start of the 2021 fantasy football playoffs. That's exactly what Beller, Jake and Brandon do on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Is Rashaad Penny about to become a fantasy playoff hero? Is...
First Look | Week 15 Waiver Wire
December 13, 2021 01:41 - 20 minutesMichael Beller and Derek VanRiper take their first look at the Week 15 waiver wire. Where should you turn at quarterback if Lamar Jackson is forced to miss time after leaving with an injury in Week 14? Is Rashaad Penny finally taking over the Seattle backfield? Is Rashod Bateman primed to take a big step forward in the fantasy playoffs? Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasy...
Week 14 DFS Main Slate Breakdown
December 10, 2021 21:21 - 19 minutesBeller and DVR discuss the Week 14 slate from the DFS perspective. Which game has the greatest stack appeal this Sunday? Is there a must-play option in cash games in the Bucs-Bills matchup? Can you trust Cam Newton and the Carolina offense in a great spot against Atlanta's porous defense? Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choice...
Week 14 Five Fave Bets
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutesBeller, Zac and Vic are back for another round of Five Faves, with their 15 combined picks covering 11 of the remaining Week 14 games. Among their favorites, you'll find... Vic and Beller finding agreement on the Browns (-2.5) vs. the Ravens. Beller and Zac doing something similar in the Monday night showdown between the Cardinals (-2.5, 51.5) and Ravens. Vic and Zac both backing big underdogs. And plenty more... Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Follow Zac o...
The Athletic's Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings Show
December 09, 2021 18:10 - 59 minutesIt's the final week of the fantasy football regular season. Playoff berths will be secured. Playoff hopes will be dashed. Regular season titles will be secured, along with the precious byes that typically accompany them. It's the biggest week of the fantasy season to date. Beller, Jake and Funston are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Are Buccaneers-Bills and Cardinals-Rams going to be as exciting as they appear on paper. Can you trust running...
Week 14 Survivor Picks
December 09, 2021 02:00 - 22 minutesThe Packers and Chargers are both double-digit favorites in Week 14 against also-rans, the Bears and Giants, respectively. Unsurprisingly, they're two of the most popular selections in Survivor pools this week. Beller and DVR break down the Survivor landscape on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. One of the two is making one of those big favorites his One True Pick, even after breaking news that dropped near the end of the show. The other is taking one of the three other c...
Annoying Byes, Titans RBs and Taysom: Week 14 is Here
December 08, 2021 18:00 - 1 hourA Week 14 regular season finale is new to most of us. New to all of us, and far more annoying is Week 14 byes. Plenty of fantasy managers will be looking to lock up playoff byes and playoff berths without Jonathan Taylor, and that's just one of the subplots of Week 14. Beller, Vaccaro and Brandon get into all of those subplots on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. They discuss the Titans and 49ers backfields, injuries for Joe Burrow and Taysom Hill, the utility of Marquez ...