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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Taking the fantasy pulse in Baltimore, Cincinnati and Minnesota, and opening up our mailbag
December 07, 2021 18:45 - 53 minutesIt's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Jeff Zrebiec (Ravens), Jay Morrison (Bengals) and Arif Hasan (Vikings) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective. What's up with Lamar Jackson? Has Devonta Freeman discovered the fountain of youth? How's Joe Burrow's finger? Is Ja'Marr Chase hitting a rookie wall? How does the Vikings offense change without Adam Thielen? Our beat writers answer all those questions, and plenty more. After that, Funston joins...
Week 13 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers
December 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 hourNow that's more like it. Week 13 reminded us why we love this sport and game so much, with great games and standout individual performances from start to finish, making for one of the most exciting fantasy weeks of the season. Beller, Jake and Funston break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Is RB1 Javonte here to stay? What was that egg from Patrick Mahomes? Are the Rams back? Is all well for the Chargers after the latest installment in their season-long Je...
First Look | Week 14 Waiver Wire
December 06, 2021 02:11 - 14 minutesMichael Beller and Derek VanRiper take their first look at the Week 14 waiver wire. Another injury in Minnesota has opened the door for two new pass-catching options on the wire in many leagues, the Eagles' backfield might be in flux again with Miles Sanders' early exit in Week 13, plus Jamison Crowder might have a path back to relevance with the Jets following Corey Davis' injury on Sunday. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube c...
Week 13 DFS Main Slate Breakdown
December 04, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutesBeller and DVR discuss the Week 13 slate from the DFS perspective. Which game has the greatest stack appeal this Sunday? Which value plays should you target to create opportunities to spend up elsewhere in your builds? 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
Week 13 Five Fave Bets
December 03, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutesBeller, Zac and Vic are back for another round of Five Faves, with their 15 combined picks covering 10 of the remaining Week 13 games. Among their favorites, you'll find... Vic and Zac going head to head on the Vikings (-7) at Lions... But then finding agreement on Bears (+7.5) vs. Cardinals. Beller and Vic joining forces for Dolphins (-4) vs. Giants. And plenty more... Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Follow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJackson Subscribe to our Yo...
The Athletic's Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings Show
December 02, 2021 16:30 - 53 minutesThere are just two weeks remaining in the typical fantasy football regular season. Playoff berths will be locked up this week. Playoff dreams will be dashed this week. It all makes Week 13 one of the most consequential weeks of the season, even if it doesn't carry the gravitas it did in our previous 16-game, 17-week world. Beller and Jake break down all 14 games on the Week 13 slate from a fantasy perspective on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Is the 50.5 total on Charg...
Week 13 Survivor Picks
December 02, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutesWe've finally lost one of our two competitors in this two-strike Survivor pool. DVR went down with the Eagles last week, surviving an impressive 12 weeks before succumbing to one of the pool world's most challenging beasts. Beller, meanwhile, remained perfect behind the Patriots' 36-13 win over the Titans. The guys discuss Week 13 Survivor picks on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Do you go with the Vikings in Detroit to get some leverage, or trust the Rams at home again...
Vent, Lament, Repent: The Fantasy Football Stretch Run
December 01, 2021 18:07 - 54 minutesThere are two weeks left in the fantasy football regular season, and the running back position is a total mess. That's where Nando, Chris and Brandon focus their attention on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football podcast. They also discuss OBJ and Jaylen Waddle, late-season surges for Antonio Gibson and Alexander Mattison, Eli Mitchell's league-winning bona fides, and, for some reason, Mike Davis. Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVaccaroGST Follow B...
Taking the fantasy pulse in New England and Dallas, and opening up our mailbag
November 30, 2021 20:08 - 38 minutesIt's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Matthew Fairburn (Patriots) and Jon Machota (Cowboys) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective. What's been the spark behind the Patriots' surge to the top of the AFC East? Is the division of labor between Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson here to stay? What's the status of Ezekiel Elliott and Amari Cooper ahead of Thursday night's game in New Orleans? Our beat writers answer those questions, and plent...
Week 12 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers
November 29, 2021 19:07 - 55 minutesAt the time this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast goes to air, there will still be one game remaining in Week 12. However, with most fantasy matchups already decided, the final two weeks of the typical fantasy season rest heavy on everyone's mind. Beller, Jake and Funston take what we saw in Week 12 and apply it to these next two weeks on this episode. It's a surprisingly robust waiver wire heading into Week 13, although for unfortunate reasons. How should managers prioritize ...
First Look | Week 13 Waiver Wire
November 29, 2021 02:11 - 18 minutesMichael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 13 waiver wire. An unfortunate week of injuries at the running back position has opened up a few intriguing options to pick up as late-season additions including Alexander Mattison (in shallow leagues), two backs in Tennessee, and a few volume options on bad teams that could help you through the final bye week of 2021. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube chann...
Buccaneers/Colts, Vikings/49ers, and Our Other Week 12 Five Faves
November 26, 2021 16:45 - 30 minutesBeller, Zac and Vic are back for another round of Five Faves, with their 15 combined picks covering nine of the remaining Week 12 games. Among their favorites, you'll find... Vic and Zac going head to head on the Panthers (-1.5) at Dolphins. Zac and Beller finding agreement on Vikings (+3) at 49ers Beller and Vic doing the same on Steelers (+4.5) at Bengals And plenty more... Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Follow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJackson Subscribe to ...
Week 12 Survivor Picks
November 25, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutesBeller and DVR get together on the day before Thanksgiving to give thanks that they're still alive in this Survivor pool, and to find picks for Week 12. Beller's lucky to have the Patriots available, and he zeroed in on them quickly. DVR, meanwhile, had to get a bit more creative with his pick. The guys discuss the top plays, secondary picks, teams to avoid, and more, as well. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit...
The Athletic's Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings Show
November 24, 2021 18:36 - 56 minutesHappy Thanksgiving to all our loyal listeners and viewers. To show our appreciation, we present you with a fantasy feast on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. This is shaping up to be a fun week in the NFL, with Rams-Packers, Vikings-49ers, Colts-Buccaneers, and Bengals-Steelers among the games with serious implications in the standings. Many of those games will weigh heavily in the fantasy world, as well, with just three weeks remaining in the typical fantasy football reg...
A Fantasy Feast with Thanksgiving Day games, Cam Newton, and the Greatness of Jonathan Taylor
November 23, 2021 18:13 - 52 minutesNando and Vaccaro talk turkey on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Literally and figuratively! On the figurative side, the guys discuss the Thanksgiving Day games, why Vaccaro hates watching the Saints and Giants, the greatness of Jonathan Taylor and Justin Jefferson, and why it's time to worry about Russell Wilson. On the literal side, the guys have some fun with their favorite Thanksgiving traditions. Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Follow Chris on Twitter: @Chris...
Week 11 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers
November 22, 2021 18:40 - 56 minutesWe're rounding third and heading for home in the 2021 fantasy football regular season. Most leagues have just three weeks remaining before the playoffs, making any lessons we can draw from Week 11 potentially crucial for keeping championship hopes alive. So, what are those lessons? Well, it's time to totally recalibrate what we think about Seattle's offense. Is the same true of the Bills' group? Can we buy what we saw from Ben Roethlisberger in the fourth quarter on Sunday night? Is Rhamondre...
First Look | Week 12 Waiver Wire
November 22, 2021 01:43 - 17 minutesMichael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 12 waiver wire. As the Dallas receiving corps gets hampered by injuries, is Cedric Wilson a viable option for the upcoming week? How much interest should you have in Van Jefferson down the stretch? And, are there any waiver-wire running backs worth considering? Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysports...
Week 11 DFS Main Slate Breakdown
November 19, 2021 19:57 - 22 minutesBeller and DVR discuss the Week 11 slate from the DFS perspective. Cam Newton is back! Is he a viable cheap option at quarterback this week? Which top-end RB is Beller building around? How much exposure should you seek in the Dallas-Kansas City matchup? 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
Packers/Vikings, Cowboys/Chiefs, and Our Other Week 11 Five Faves
November 19, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutesBeller, Zac and Vic are back for another round of Five Faves, with their 15 combined picks covering 10 of the remaining Week 11 games. Among their favorites, you'll find... Beller and Vic going head to head on the Packers (-1.5) and Vikings. Vic and Zac finding a form of agreement on Lions/Browns. Zac and Beller doing the same in Cowboys/Chiefs. And plenty more... Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Follow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJackson Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube ...
The Athletic's Week 11 Fantasy Football Rankings Show
November 18, 2021 18:38 - 1 hourWeek 10 was another celebration of the backup running back, with the likes of Rhamondre Stevenson, Mark Ingram and D'Ernest Johnson coming through for fantasy owners. They all find themselves in different circumstances this week, which is just one of the many storylines coming our way in Week 11. Beller, Jake and Funston break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Are Stevenson, Ingram and Johnson still playable with their starters expected to return? How good ...
Week 11 Survivor Picks
November 18, 2021 01:00 - 26 minutesIt was another ghastly week in Survivor pools in Week 10, with results like Washington over Buccaneers, Panthers over Cardinals and the Steelers-Lions tie taking out huge numbers. For those that survived (thank you, Cowboys) it's on to Week 11. Beller and DVR make their Survivor picks for Week 11 on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Can you trust the two most popular plays, Browns over Lions and Titans over Texans? Is now the time to burn the Buccaneers for those who save...
Where Have All the Fantasy Points Gone?
November 17, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutesIs there a dearth of fantasy scoring this season, or is it just us? Seems like it's not just us. Nando, Chris and Brandon dive into the reasons why this has been one of the lowest-scoring fantasy seasons in recent memory. Their discussion leads them to actionable Week 11 topics, such as the utility of Wayne Gallman and D'Onta Foreman, quarterbacks to stream, Cam Newton's rest-of-season outlook, Kenny Golladay's bounceback chances, and a whole lot more. Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Fo...
Taking the fantasy pulse of the Jets, Steelers and Chargers, and opening up our mailbag
November 16, 2021 19:01 - 54 minutesIt's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Connor Hughes (Jets), Mark Kaboly (Steelers) and Daniel Popper (Chargers) join Beller to discuss their teams from a fantasy perspective. Is the Elijah Moore emergence here to stay? Is there any risk of the Steelers pulling back on the Najee Harris throttle? What's wrong with Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense? Our beats provide their on-the-ground expertise on those questions, and a whole lot more. After that, Funston joi...
Week 10 Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers
November 15, 2021 17:57 - 59 minutesAfter a wacky Week 9, Week 10 was a refreshing return to normalcy in the fantasy football world. The week had its quirkiness, to be sure—what the hell was that, Buccaneers?—but it was a relief to see a huge chunk of our game mostly return to form. We can safely breathe some signs of relief for the Cowboys, Bills and Chiefs. Aaron Rodgers returned not with a bang, but certainly with a win. Russell Wilson, meanwhile, came back with a resounding thud. And is it time to worry about Justin Herbert...
First Look | Week 11 Waiver Wire
November 15, 2021 01:45 - 19 minutesMichael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 11 waiver wire. How should you expect Rhamondre Stevenson in league's where he's available? Is Cam Newton back? Is Cam bringing Robby Anderson back to fantasy relevance with him? And can you please just pick up Dan Arnold so we can talk about someone else at the tight end position on this show? Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/Athleti...
Week 10 DFS Main Slate Breakdown
November 12, 2021 18:58 - 22 minutesBeller and DVR discuss the Week 10 slate from the DFS perspective. If Nick Chubb doesn't go, should you plan on building around D'Ernest Johnson? Is paying up at quarterback easier than usual this week? With many top tight ends unavailable, which discounted options should you focus on? 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. V...
Chiefs/Raiders, Browns/Patriots, Rams/Niners and our Week 10 Five Faves
November 12, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutesBeller, Zac and Vic are back for another round of Five Faves, with their 15 combined picks covering nine of the remaining Week 10 games. Among their favorites, you'll find... Beller and Vic going head to head on the Broncos (-3) and Eagles. Vic and Zac finding a form of agreement on Chiefs/Raiders. Zac and Beller doing the same in Browns/Patriots. And plenty more... Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Follow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJackson Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTub...
The Athletic's Week 10 Fantasy Football Rankings Show
November 11, 2021 18:12 - 58 minutesAfter a bizarre Week 9, we'd all appreciate a little normalcy in the fantasy football world. And hey, if that came with some high scores, we'd appreciate that, too. We could get it, with six of the 14 games featuring totals of at least 49.5 points. Beller, Jake and Funston break down Week 10 and everything coming our way on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Will the offenses that struggled last week bounce back? Can Mike Williams finally get going again? Can Brandon Aiyuk...
Week 10 Survivor Picks
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutesBeller and DVR break down the Survivor Pool landscape for Week 10. Before they get into their picks, they discuss the idea of building a roadmap for the remaining weeks at this time of year. Smart, or is it still a little early and/or presumptuous to do that? After that bit of 30,000-foot talk, the guys get into their picks for Week 10. Is it as easy as locking in the Steelers over the Lions or the Ravens over the Dolphins? Should pot odds and leverage drive you to Colts over Jaguars or Cardi...
Did That Matter or Nah?: The Story of Week 9
November 10, 2021 17:53 - 1 hourWe've touched on the weirdness of Week 9 on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast this week, but now we're going to distill it into what really matters. Which is, did any of it matter? Beller, Vaccaro and Brandon consider that in both team and player contexts on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Are we worried about the Cowboys, Chiefs or Bills after dud performances in Week 9? What about the Bengals and Rams? Did Justin Fields turn a corner? Are Mark Ingram and Brandon A...
Taking the fantasy pulse in Washington, New Orleans and Las Vegas, and opening up our mailbag
November 09, 2021 18:42 - 47 minutesIt's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, with Ben Standing (Washington), Kat Terrell (Saints) and Vic Tafur (Raiders) joining Beller to give us an update on their teams. Could Antonio Gibson get shut down? Is Taysom Hill ready to take over as the starter in New Orleans? Are the changes in Vegas under interim head coach Rich Bisaccia here to stay? Our beats answer all those questions, and a whole lot more. After that, Brandon Funston joins the show to open up the TA F...
Fantasy Football Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers from a Weird Week 9
November 08, 2021 17:45 - 1 hourSooooo, that was a strange week, huh? The Cowboys got run out of their own stadium by the Broncos? The Titans went into L.A. and knocked off the Rams in their first game without Derrick Henry?! The Bills scored six points in a loss to the Jaguars?!?!?! Yeah, this is shaping up to be one of the more unpredictable editions of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast's WiLoTaWai of the season. Beller, Jake and Funston get into this wacky week's Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers on this episode...
First Look | Week 10 Waiver Wire
November 08, 2021 02:23 - 17 minutesMichael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 10 waiver wire. How much can you trust emerging options in the Jets' offense? What will it take for you to pick up Dan Arnold where available? And, how interested should you be in Donovan Peoples-Jones now that OBJ is out of the mix Cleveland? Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn m...
Week 9 DFS Main Slate Breakdown
November 05, 2021 18:28 - 23 minutesBeller and DVR discuss the Week 9 slate from a DFS perspective. Are Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor viable cash-game quarterbacks? Is there a particular game to target among the highest totals on the board? Are we back to high-priced running backs on an oddly settled weekend at the position? The guys get into that, and a whole lot more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasysport...
Week 9 Five Faves
November 05, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutesAlright, enough messing around. After a rough Week 8, Beller, Vic and Zac are done looking at the entire slate, making a pick for every game before zeroing in on their Five Faves. From now on, it's Five Faves and Five Faves only. Among this week's Faves we find a consensus pick in Chargers -1.5 at Eagles, a showdown between Vic and Zac in Cardinals -1 at 49ers, and three unders against just one over. Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Follow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJackson Follow Beller on Twitte...
The Athletic's Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings Show
November 04, 2021 16:56 - 1 hourSooooo, this has been a week in the fantasy football world, huh? No Derrick Henry. No Aaron Rodgers. No Odell Beckham. In some instances, that's going to make it easier to set fantasy lineups. In many, many others, however, it will make it harder. Much, much harder. Beller, Jake and Funston are here to help you with those decisions on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. How does Rodgers' absence trickle down to the rest of the Packers offense? Is Taysom Hill an easy fantasy...
Week 9 Survivor Picks
November 03, 2021 20:44 - 19 minutesDVR begins his 'Never Cincinnati' movement as he and Beller reveal their Week 9 Survivor picks on this episode. Will the Jets ruin more pools this week, or are the Colts a strong option at home Thursday night? Which secondary options should you consider in the weeks ahead, and how much do you trust the Saints with Taysom Hill likely back at quarterback? Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Em...
From Derrick Henry to Aaron Rodgers, it's a weird week for fantasy football
November 03, 2021 17:05 - 59 minutesOK, so Derrick Henry is likely out for the rest of the season. And Michael Thomas is out for the rest of the season. Oh yeah, and Aaron Rodgers will miss this week's game against the Chiefs, and potentially next week's game against the Seahawks, after testing positive for covid-19. Any other news to cram in here, NFL? Nando, Chris and Brandon get into all of that, and a whole lot more, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifino Follow Chris...
Taking the fantasy pulse in Philadelphia and Indianapolis, and opening up our mailbag
November 02, 2021 17:56 - 34 minutesIt's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, with Zach Berman (Eagles) and Zak (Keefer) joining Beller to give us an update on their teams. Is Boston Scott the man in the Eagles backfield while Miles Sanders is out? Could Jalen Hurts get replaced down the stretch if the Eagles totally fall out of contention? Is there anyone in Indy worth caring about outside of Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman? Our beats answer all those questions, and a whole lot more. After that, Br...
Fantasy Football Week 8 Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers
November 01, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutesThe Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast's Week 8 WiLoTaWai is here. That's short for Winners, Losers, Takeaways and Waivers. That's right. We're trying to make WiLoTaWai (pronounced Wih-LO-tuh-way) happen. Join us for the ride. What are we doing about the huge Derrick Henry news that broke on Monday morning? Who won Week 8? Who lost it? Does Zack Moss have a meaningful passing game role? Did we just see some signs of life from Brandon Aiyuk? How good is Michael Carter going to be the rest of th...
First Look | Week 9 Waiver Wire
November 01, 2021 00:40 - 20 minutesMichael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 9 waiver wire. With the surprise twist in the Philadelphia backfield during the Eagles' win over the Lions on Sunday, is Boston Scott a priority add? Should you chase Carlos Hyde with a possible opening for an increased role in Jacksonville? How much interest should you have in the Jets' pass-catchers on the heels of their upset win over the Bengals? Is Dan Arnold an upgrade for those who have been streaming tight ends thi...
Week 8 DFS Main Slate Breakdown
October 29, 2021 18:36 - 22 minutesBeller and DVR discuss the Week 8 slate from a DFS perspective. Is there enough value to comfortable build lineups around Derrick Henry? How much of a priority should you place on having at least some exposure to the Colts-Titans matchup? Is Kenneth Gainwell a 'good chalk' building block at $5,000 on DraftKings? Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn mo...
Week 8 Rapid Fire Best Bets
October 29, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutesBeller, Zac and Vic are back to tackle the remainder of the Week 8 slate, with one pick apiece for each of the 14 games. Their strongest takes come on Colts -1.5 vs. Titans, Browns -3.5 vs. Steelers, Bills -14 vs. Dolphins, and the scoring bonanza expected in Cowboys/Vikings. Follow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Follow Zac on Twitter: @AkronJackson Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: [email protected] Learn more abou...
The Athletic's Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings Show
October 28, 2021 17:02 - 1 hourThe best part of the NFL's new 18-week, 17-game regular season? We now have an exact halfway point in the fantasy regular season, and friends, we have passed it. The second half of the fantasy regular season officially begins when the Packers and Cardinals get together on Thursday Night Football. Beller, Jake and Funston are here to help you navigate the first week of the second half, otherwise known as Week 8, on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys run through all...
Week 8 Survivor Picks
October 27, 2021 21:30 - 21 minutesBeller decided to tempt fate right off the jump of this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, calling this season "the easiest Survivor pool season since I've been doing Survivor pools." Uh oh, right? Beller and DVR give out their Week 8 Survivor picks on this episode. They also consider some potential traps and secondary picks, as well as some spots where some of the riskier folks out there might want to take a shot. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @Dere...
Trade Talk, 49ers and Packers Issues, and D'Ernest Sticks Around
October 27, 2021 16:11 - 56 minutesNando, Vaccaro and Brandon turn the calendar to Week 8 on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. They discuss the dearth of trades across the fantasy world, the case for a Michael Carter second-half surge, D'Ernest Johnson's utility with Nick Chubb back, and more. 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: tafantasysports@gmai...
Taking the fantasy pulse in New England, Dallas and Minnesota, and opening up our mailbag
October 26, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutesIt's Beat Writer Tuesday on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, with Matthew Fairburn (Patriots), Jon Machota (Cowboys) and Arif Hasan (Vikings) joining Beller to give us an update on their teams. What's the driving force behind Mac Jones' performance the last two weeks? How will Michael Gallup's impending return affect the Cowboys' passing game? Is there any chance that the Vikings might lessen Dalvin Cook's load? Our beats answer all those questions, and a whole lot more. After that, Bra...
Fantasy Football Week 7 Takeaways, Winners, Losers and Waivers
October 25, 2021 17:06 - 59 minutesWeek 7 was filled with blowouts, with just two games decided by one possession, and an average margin of victory that nearly reached three touchdowns. Despite the lack of real-life drama, the slate still produced plenty of fantasy football intrigue. Beller, Jake and Funston are here to break it all down on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Who won Week 7? Who lost it? Who are the best waiver targets going into Week 8? Where is the buy/sell divide on receivers like Marquis...
First Look | Week 8 Waiver Wire
October 25, 2021 00:05 - 18 minutesMichael Beller joins Derek VanRiper to take the first look at the Week 8 waiver wire. With the Ravens on bye, is it worth adding and stashing Rashod Bateman? Which running back are you targeting in leagues where Rashaad Penny and Kenneth Gainwell are available? Is there reason to chase another running back in Vegas with Josh Jacobs' Week 7 injury? And how much should you trust Darius Slayton's performance against Carolina? Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRi...
Week 7 DFS Main Slate Breakdown
October 22, 2021 18:21 - 22 minutesBeller and DVR discuss the Week 7 Main Slate from a DFS perspective. With plenty of value at running back and wide receiver, how should you spend up on this slate? Which mid-range running backs are most appealing this week, and how much are you willing to trust Jalen Hurts on the heels of consecutive games with a pair of rushing TDs? Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/AthleticFantasy Email us: tafantasyspo...