Armchair Analysts

Back for round two, episode 68's "Takes and Mistakes" episode is one you don't want to miss. Going round by round, the Armchair Analysts highlight players being drafted in each round that they would "take" at their ADP, and which players are a "mistake" draft at their current ADP. With draft season upon us, this episode is the advantage you need before drafting your fantasy team.

Back by popular demand, Bust or Thrust has returned for volume 3 as you prepare for your 2023 fantasy football draft. The bust or thrust episode is all about finding guys at their current ADP and deciding whether to bust them out of fantasy relevance or thrust them into fantasy football stardom. Garrett and Hunter pick 1 player from each NFL division that have some polarizing viewpoints and debate whether those players are a bust or thrust. Tonight's episode is a fun one, be sure to tune in for key insight on takes to help you dominate your draft this season.

As your draft approaches, there's no better way to prepare for that draft than to create an outline from your specific draft position. Go in to your draft with more confidence than ever after listening to the Armchair Analyst's 4 part draft outline mini series. In the final part of the mini series, the Analysts talk about why they love being at the end of the first round and how drafting at the turn involves a different strategy than other positions. Leave your draft feeling more confident than ever after listening to the draft outline series.

As your draft approaches, there's no better way to prepare for that draft than to create an outline from your specific draft position. Go in to your draft with more confidence than ever after listening to the Armchair Analyst's 4 part draft outline mini series. In part 3 of 4, the Analysts give their opinions of the middle to late first round and what a league winning team would like drafting from this position.

As your draft approaches, there's no better way to prepare for that draft than to create an outline from your specific draft position. Go in to your draft with more confidence than ever after listening to the Armchair Analyst's 4 part draft outline mini series. Drafting from the 1.02-1.05 might just be the best spot to be in this season. Tune in to see who the best values are in each round.

As your draft approaches, there's no better way to prepare for that draft than to create an outline from your specific draft position. Go in to your draft with more confidence than ever after listening to the Armchair Analyst's 4 part draft outline mini series. Drafting from the 1.01 has never felt easier after listening to episode 63.

Fantasy football draft season is here, and what better way to prepare for your upcoming home league draft than to mock! Tonight's episode is all about mock drafting, the importance of a mock draft for preparation, and practicing certain strategies to familiarize you with how to construct a team worth drafting. Special guest, and 2023 NSFL champion, Jimmy Farley joins the Armchair Analysts as they duke it out in the 2nd edition of the Battle of the Draft Strategies. Each player was randomly assigned a draft strategy and drafted the best team possible given the guidelines they were to follow. Be sure to check out the entire rosters at the end of the episode and let us know in the comments which team you liked best!

After a long break away for the off season, the Armchair Analysts are back and the studio audience is very excited about it. Episode 61 brings back a popular segment for it's 3rd edition, and that's the "Underrated and Under Appreciated vol. 3." This segment is the Analysts take on sleepers, breakouts, and under the radar players who they think NEED to be drafted at their average draft position because of their value. Be sure to tune in to the entire episode to hear some fantasy relevant recent training camp news, and some interesting takes and stats that might sway you into appreciating some of these undervalued players a bit more.

The Armchair Analysts are back after about a 2 month break for summer, and back with one of their favorite episodes of pre draft season! Hot, Spicy, and Fire volume 3 is here and the Analysts make some pretty spicy takes on some specific fantasy finishes for certain players, but also give you position groups and teams to buy in to for your upcoming draft. Episode 60 is packed full of great content to get you ready for your 2023 fantasy football season!

No notes, no problem. Today's Armchair Analysts podcast episode is all about the rookies of 2023. No notes used, no outlines, just off the dome talk about the analysts thoughts on fantasy relevant rookies and their landing spots. Some rookies that are highlighted in episode 59 are Bijan Robinson, the big 3 quarterbacks (Anthony Richardson, Bryce Young, and CJ Stroud), Jahmyr Gibbs, JSN, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, and even some others. The episode ends with a quick rookie mock draft. Be sure to tune in to the mock to get their quick thoughts on some deep sleepers for your rookie draft.

The greatest week in sports: NFL free agency begins, March Madness opening weekend, the Rodgers watch continues, and Armchair Analysts release 2 episodes in 1 week. With so many moves happening in free agency this off-season, we couldn't wait another week to release another episode and talk about it. Today's episode is all about the many moves that have happened in week 1 and our reactions and fantasy implications of those moves. Just because fantasy football season is over, it doesn't mean we don't have fantasy content to cover. Be sure to continue to tune in as we continue to follow the NFL free agency and prepare for the NFL draft coming up in late April.

Whats up Armchair Army! It's one of the most exciting times of the year for dynasty fantasy football players, NFL free agency. Free agency opened today, and on today's episode, we discuss the latest news/signings in the NFL along with give our predictions for landing spots for key fantasy football players across the league. Once we finish our preview, Garrett introduce's a new game to the show, High/Low/Buffalo. Be sure to tune in on our thoughts about some important pieces moving forward into next season.

Welcome to the Army! Today's episode, episode 56, is loaded with recent news, a quick question/game of the day, some dynasty thoughts about a couple polarizing players, and we build our version of the perfect running back. This is the time of the year where dynasty fantasy football starts to take over the podcast, and we kickoff the off season with some great discussion.

Our third dynasty league, the Gridiron Throne, might be one of the most active and entertaining dynasty leagues we play in. On today's episode, we bring two special guests from that league; the champion, Marcus Boyd, and the runner up/commissioner, Cory Chamberlain. We talk about the Gridiron Throne and our first year experiences in that league, but also touch on some real life football outside of fantasy, making our Super Bowl LVII predictions and landing spots from some pretty important quarterbacks that might be on the move. Just like the Gridiron Throne league itself, episode 55 is entertaining and jam packed full of great football and fantasy content.

What's up Armchair Army! We have a super episode coming at ya with episode 54 - bringing in two special guests to talk football with us, Kirk Louis, a former Arkansas State linebacker, and Drew Waddell, host of the Southern Blitz college football podcast. These guys gave us some super great intel on the incoming rookies and also helped us out at the news desk discussing the NFL playoffs. Tonight's episode finished with our 2022 fantasy superlatives. Be sure to tune in to here us talk about this year's cutest couple, the class clown, the class heartbreaker, the fantasy MVP, and many other superlatives for the 2022 fantasy season!

One of our most popular episodes in 2022 featured Clark Griswold, and back by popular demand, our first post season episode features Clark Griswold once again. Here to hit us with some fantastic real life and fantasy football knowledge, Jemar Clark and Darion (Grizz) Griswold give their insights and playoff predictions leading into week 1 of the NFL playoffs. Topics of discussion range from the E-League royalty all the way to Davis Webb (who???) and Anthony Brown.  Its always a pleasure having great football minds on the podcast... and some alright guests.

WHAT'S UP ARM CHAIR ANALYSTS?!? We've made it to week 17, championship week. This fantasy season has had many ups and downs and forces a lot of us into some very difficult start/sit decisions leading into the final week of the fantasy season. On tonight's episode, Garrett and Hunter discuss some important news heading into championship week and also give insight on some tough decisions you all might have to be making to win your championship trophy. Quick question to ponder... what would you give or accept to acquire or get rid of Zach Wilson in a dynasty league???

It's round 2 of the fantasy playoffs, but more importantly it's only 4 days away from Christmas! In episode 51, the Armchair Analysts not only answer a playoff strategy question, but also give their best Christmas metaphors and go through the 12 days of fantasy Christmas (12 fun facts about the 2022 fantasy season). It's been awhile since the last episode, but don't worry, episode 51 is jam packed with great fantasy football  information to help you on your deep playoff run.

What's up Armchair Army! An unexpected break kept us away for a short while, but we are back with some great content for episode 50! On today's episode, Garrett and I give our reactions and fantasy implications to the NFL trade deadline, we dig into rest of season strategies for teams in the top, middle, or bottom third of league rankings, and probably talk entirely too much about candy corn. Be sure to tune in to episode 50 for great insight on fantasy strategies, what to do with certain hit or miss WRs, and to learn, what might be, our greatest word of the day yet. Thanks to everyone who has been with us for 50 episodes. Here's to another 50!

Here we are, week 5 of the fantasy football and NFL season. Now that we have 4-5 games of a sample size behind us, Armchair Analysts' Garrett Wise, Hunter Saffell, and special guest, Cory Chamberlain, decide whether we will pump the brakes on the hype of players or pump the brakes on the disrespect that we give to certain players. Fantasy football is hard to predict, and we've come to realize this in the first 5 weeks of the NFL season. Be sure to tune in to upcoming episodes in order to win your fantasy league.

After 3 weeks of fantasy football, adding and dropping players becomes a huge strategy for the guys who want to compete in their league. Sometimes its hard to drop big name and important players to add upside players you've never heard of. Have no fear, the Armchair Analysts are here to justify your add/drops to make your roster immediately better. Keep tuning in each week to the Armchair Analysts podcast if you want to dominate your fantasy league.

We are 3 weeks into the fantasy season and so much has already happened. This episode is all about getting you caught up on everything from week 3. If you missed out on something, be sure to tune in so that you stay up to date moving forward.

IT'S FOOTBALL SEASON, and week 2 is upon us! What's up, Armchair Army, we know we missed the week 1 analysis but we're back and running for week 2. A lot happened in week 1, tons of potential panic buttons being pushed, hype on new players and existing players that we didn't see coming, but don't worry, the Armchair Analysts are here to help you sort out your feelings and keep your head on straight. In this episode, we help align the narratives from week 1 and talk strategy heading into week 2 and beyond. It's a long episode, but each NFL game of week 2 is broken down so you know exactly who you want to start and sit heading into your week 2 matchup. Stick with us all season long if you want to dominate your fantasy league.

IT'S FOOTBALL EVE and the Armchair Analysts are shooting their shots on end of year fantasy finishes for polarizing players. In the first segment, the Analysts' "call their shot" on players predicting where they will finish in the rankings by the end of the season. The next segment they are "shooting their shot" on draft strategies and picking their breakout players for the season. Next, shots are being fired at the biggest fantasy busts of the season - and stay tuned because some heat is being thrown at two highly touted fantasy players. Finally, the Armchair Analysts' predict their Mr. Big Shot (fantasy MVP) of the season, a guy you're going to wish you had on your roster by season's end. The show ends with "shooting from the hip," an improv Keep/Trade/Cut game off the dome. Tonight's episode is loaded with last minute information you're going to wish you had heading into the season. 

Tonight's episode feature's special guest, Clark Griswold - returning guest Jemar Clark, and new guest Darion Griswold. If you want to hear and view football from a different vantage point of fantasy football, listen in to Clark Griswold talk football. This episode is jam packed with great stories of practice, locker room leadership, and on field experiences from the college level all the way to the Super Bowl. Check out episode 44 in it's entirety for information and predictions about the upcoming NFL season but also our spin on the fantasy implications.

Who doesn't like a cheat sheet to tell you who to draft and who will be the guy to pop off and win you your fantasy league? Well look no further, here is your cheat sheet for league winning players to draft. Armchair Analyst, Hunter Saffell, breaks down his top 6 league winners in today's episode, so tune in to get some key information you'll need come draft day. Be sure to grab these guys any chance you get, and you'll be one step closer to a fantasy championship.

Bringing back another fun episode from last season, the Armchair Analysts and special guest, Devon Stewart, run it back with Prop Lock or Drop It. This episode digs in to some Vegas prop bet lines in rushing, receiving, passing, and team wins to help you decide where you want to put your money. Tune in to the strong debate over Derrick Henry's potential rushing totals and the bold predictions for a rookie WR. The show ends with some of the analysts' favorite fantasy league loser punishments.

Welcome to Armchair Analyst', Garrett Wise's, favorite episode of the season. The TE rankings episode..... cue the love songs. This episode is packed with solid advice and immediate tilting, the things that make fantasy football so difficult and so much fun. Make sure you listen in to have a leg up on your competition leading up to your fantasy football draft.

Thanks to everyone who has stuck with us for 40 episodes! Our 40th episode is our first consensus WR rankings show and part 3 of our rankings series. This episode is jam packed with solid takes on why guys should be ranked where they are. If you want to dominate your fantasy draft, be sure to tune in to episode 40, and don't forget to check out parts 1 and 2 of this series along with part 4, our TE rankings, coming soon.

Everyone needs a solid rankings show to tilt them one way or another on certain players. Today's episode is the armchair analysts' second quick episode of the season where they discuss their consensus top 12 running backs for the upcoming 2022 season. Agree or disagree, check this episode out so that you have advantage leading into your upcoming fantasy draft.

Episode 38 is our first quick episode of the season. The analysts' quickly go over their consensus top 12 quarterback rankings. Like most rankings, Josh Allen tops the list, followed by some that may turn some heads. Listen in if you have any guys you might need to tilt for or against.

It's fantasy football redraft season, and time to start practicing with mock drafts! On today's episode, the Armchair Analysts bring in special guest, Jimmy Farley, to go through a mock draft battle to see what draft strategies work best. Analyst, Garrett Wise, uses the Hero RB strategy, Hunter Saffell uses the Zero RB strategy, and special guest, Jimmy, uses the most common "best player available" strategy. Be sure to check this episode out to see which team and strategy is your favorite and the best approach to draft day.

When is the last time you looked at the ADP of players in each round? Well don't worry, the Armchair Analysts and special guest, Shane Branum, did all of the work for you. Episode 36 is packed full of our fantasy "Takes" in each round based on their ADP value, along with each "Mistake" in rounds 1 through 12. Be sure to tune in for the best values in each round so that you can take advantage of your league mates in this year's fantasy drafts.

With training camp ramping up, contract extensions, injuries, and other news are happening daily. Tonight's episode is solely based on all the fantasy relevant news going on around the league.

On this week's episode, the analysts sit down with special guest, Jemar Clark, a former Arkansas State offensive lineman who had the opportunity to spend some time with the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles. This Q & A went over his time spent there along with what it took to get to the next level. Episode 34 ended with some banter in a game called "would you rather" NFL players edition.

What's up Armchair Army, its that time of year again where we go over our underrated and under appreciated fantasy players for the 2022 fantasy season. Last year's special guest for this same show, Shane Eason, rejoins us as we discuss the glaze donuts of fantasy football and get into some banter over players we feel strongly about. Be on the lookout for these underrated and under appreciated players later in your drafts this year.

What's up Armchair Army! On this episode, we brought back one of our more popular games from last season, Bust or Thrust! Draft season is right around the corner and with all of the moving parts in the league, some tough decisions are going to have to be made in the middle to later rounds. Tune in to episode 32 to see which NFL players we think will bust out of fantasy relevance or thrust themselves into fantasy stardom!

After a short break, the armchair analysts are back with one of their favorite episodes to record each year. The 2022 fantasy season is approaching quickly, and analysts, Garrett and Hunter, each give three hot takes leading into draft season. Arkansas humid weather isn't the only spicy thing happening this June. Listen in and see which fire take is your favorite!

Episode 30!! We've made it 30 episodes, we appreciate everyone sticking with us. On today's episode, we talk a lot about dynasty fantasy football. We touch on a quick question about dynasty leagues, bring back the Keep/Trade/Cut game dynasty edition with fantasy veterans, and introduce a new segment we like to call, "What'd I miss?" You won't want to miss out on episode 30, there is too much dynasty fantasy football information in here to pass up.

With the 2022 NFL draft behind us, rookie draft season is now approaching fast. Armchair Analysts, Garrett and Hunter, give their personal reactions to certain landing spots of the top tier fantasy relevant rookies. They take a deep dive into the risers and fallers of this year's rookie class coming off of a wild draft weekend. Even though this rookie class has its question marks, there are still bright spots to be found everywhere. Goodluck to everyone in their upcoming rookie drafts.

With the NFL draft right around the corner, Garrett and Hunter compare their little rookie rankings and take a deep dive into the analysis of each player. Highlighting players like Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker, Garrett Wilson, and Treylon Burks, they talk about the strengths and weaknesses of each player along with possible landing spots and fantasy relevance for next season. Be sure to listen for potential late round rookie draft sleepers at each position as well.

This 2022 NFL free agency has been more exciting than any other off season free agency that we can remember. On today's episode, we talk about all of the free agency news since our last episode on March 17. The Tyreek Hill blockbuster trade, Deshaun Watson to the Browns, a very interesting Jameis Winston debate, and even some Juju vs. Allen Robinson are all topics of discussion on episode 27.

News, news, and more news. March madness is not just for basketball. The NFL's 2022 free agency has not disappointed. Starting with the GOAT coming out of retirement, and ending (for now) with the biggest wide receiver contract in history, this off season is starting with a bang! Garrett and Hunter breakdown all the news plus give their reactions and opinions on fantasy implications. 

BONUS episode! With the new (fantasy) year coming around, we thought adding in some bonus fantasy content was in order. Every season, fantasy mangers live and learn from past mistakes and successes. On this episode, we each touch on our previous season's success or mistake that made us a better manager moving into next season. Hopefully, these tips will help you be a more successful fantasy football manager this off-season.

Welcome to season 2, Armchair Army! If you've been with us this long, we are excited to be heading into our second season of the podcast. Episode 25 is jam packed with current news related to fantasy, 2022 free agency talk, and even our predictions on possible free agent landing spots. Off-season fantasy football is just as important as in-season. Be sure to hang with us each episode to stay up to date on all things dynasty and redraft fantasy football.

After a short break, the Armchair Analysts are back to give you their final episode of season 1. Since the last episode, so much has happened in the NFL. The Analysts touch on the most current news, the many fires, hires, and retires of recent weeks, and finally settle a small debate of the best wide receiver class in the last 3 seasons. Be sure to continue to tune in as free agency and off season fantasy football heats up! 

It's week 18 of the NFL season. Your fantasy playoffs have come to an end and hopefully you're bringing home a championship trophy or some big payouts. On tonight's episode, we briefly touch on some surprising news, and talk about the fantasy football league winning guys that you least expected. It wouldn't be right for us to cap off the fantasy season without playing a game, so we ended tonight's show with our one of a kind fantasy football superlatives for the 2021 season. Thank you guys for sticking with us throughout this crazy and long football season!

What's up Armchair Army, it's week 2 of the fantasy playoffs and we are right there with you in the thick of the fantasy playoff stress. On this episode, we hit on important Covid-19 news for week 16 and touch on playoff strategies to help your team advance further into the playoffs. Later in the episode, we also introduce a new game called Candy or Coal and get personal with some interesting start/sit decisions in our own NSFL league. Goodluck to all of you as you go into week 2 of your fantasy playoffs! Survive and advance.

It's almost playoff time! Have you made the right moves to make sure your team is ready for a deep fantasy playoff run? Tonight, the Armchair Analysts touch on some of their most helpful tips in order to make it to the championship of your fantasy league. They also look into redraft strategies that give you the most opportunity to win based on the inconsistencies of this year's top RBs. Tonight's episode finishes with a few tough start/sit decisions that could make or break your fantasy playoff push. Listen in as all analysts make this the most wonderful time of the year!

Its week 12 and the fantasy playoffs are right around the corner! Is your team ready for a deep playoff run or are you hanging on by a thread with no light at the end of the tunnel? This is where the men are separated from the boys. Between injuries, bye weeks, and matchups, the Armchair Analysts are here to help you make the necessary lineup adjustments to make a run at your fantasy football title.

The  trade deadline in the NFL passed 9 days ago, yet some big names are still on the move. OBJ to the Rams, Cam Newton BACK to the Panthers - the Armchair Analysts discuss these news topics along with other injury news updates on today's episode.  Special guest, Adam Brahm, discusses his dynasty league drama, and the Analysts touch on key week 10 matchups in their own personal fantasy leagues.