Welcome to the home of the Fantasy Chumps! We are here to bring you the latest news and updates concerning all things fantasy football. Leighton will always keep the group level-headed (despite the abundant hot-takes) and bring the Chumps down to Earth. John (a three time fantasy champ) never fails to go all out and give the league-winning advice you may need. Nate (our waffle-loving two-time champ) is here to give you fantasy insight based on statistics and his winning experiences. The Chumps are here for your highs and your lows, and hopefully a few wins in between! Join us here every week!
It's nearly time to turn the page on the 2023 Fantasy Football season. However, before doing so, the Chumps want to take a moment to reflect on some of the notable performances from the season. Tune in as Leighton, John, and Nate give flowers to the players who carried many fantasy managers through playoff runs. Follow us on Instagram and X/Twitter @Fantasy_Chumps and let us know if you have any other nominees that should be considered!
What's up, Chumps? Welcome to this week's installment of the Fantasy Chumps. In this episode, Leighton, John, and Nate review their predictions for potential league-winning players. Additionally, the team highlights some breakout performances from last week and discuss discuss some underperforming first-round players for this season, as well as their potential to turn things around for the remainder of the season. This was a great episode with lots of valuable information that should be considered for your crucial fantasy playoff matchups. As always, remember to follow us on Twitter/X @fantasy-chumps and send us your fantasy football questions. Thanks, and enjoy the episode!
Welcome back, Chumps! Thank you for tuning into this week's installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast to hear Leighton, John, and Nate review some injury-impacted fantasy players for the upcoming week. Additionally, the guys give their predictions for some potential league-winning players who have the potential to perform big for your playoff run. As always, remember to follow us on Twitter/X @fantasy-chumps and send us your fantasy football questions. Thank you for the support and enjoy the episode!
Welcome back to this week's installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast! The 2023 Fantasy Football season is flying by. Whether you are making a late-season push to get into the playoffs or find yourself in a post-season battle with one of your fellow league mates, the Fantasy Chumps have you covered with some key roster moves and waiver targets for Week 13. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter/X @fantasy-chumps and send us your fantasy football questions. We always love to hear from the best listeners out there!
Welcome back to this week's installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast. We are officially into the second half of the 2023 NFL Regular Season. On this episode, the Chumps recap injury news from Week 10 and dive into some favorable matchups for the upcoming week. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter/X @fantasy-chumps. Send us your line up questions and let us know if A Christmas Story makes your holiday movie rotation!
Welcome back Chumps to Episode 92 of the Fantasy Chumps podcast. On this episode The Chumps discuss everything from thermostat settings to Jared Goff as an MVP candidate?!?!? We also provide injury updates around the league as well as the latest drama in Pittsburgh. We all have players we hold out hope for, as well as give into negative media attention. The last segment of this episode is dedicated to those players who are trending up as well as trending down. As always stay tuned at the end for the locks of the week and be sure to follow us on Twitter/X: fantasy_chumps.
On this episode of the Chumps we dive into the biggest news that came out of Week 8 of the NFL season. The Chumps discuss the snooze of the NFL Trade Deadline (in terms of fantasy football). There are multitude of Quarterback changes upcoming and the Chumps analyze how this will affect the offenses for the rest of the season. We are halfway through the NFL season. COntinue to follow up to date fantasy football advice! Follow us on Twitter/X @Fantasy_Chumps. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
Episode 90! As we rapidly move through this fantasy season, most of us who are still competitive have two things on our minds: Playoffs and Trades. The Chumps discuss some of the biggest names in the league that you need to trade for and trade away to make sure and get maximum value out of players who no longer hold elite fantasy relevance, and some who have been underwhelming by no fault of their own this year. The Chumps also provide a brief injury update as well as an interesting topic of debate for those at the bottom of their league standings! Follow us on Twitter/X @Fantasy_Chumps. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
On this episode of The Fantasy Chumps podcast, John returns to discuss everything's he's missed, injuries, and the crazy unknowns this fantasy has brought us!
How we doin' Chumps? Welcome back to the latest installment in the Fantasy Chumps podcast. We're nearly a quarter of the way through the 2023 NFL Regular Season. At this point in the year, many fantasy leagues and rosters are starting to take form. If you've been following along with us, hopefully you've been treated to some helpful tips and advice to grab a couple additional wins. This week we will be recapping week 4 and do a “Quarterly Review” of the leaders in each positional group. Don't forget to give us a follow on Twitter/X @Fantasy_Chumps. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
Chumps what a crazy weekend in Week 3 of the NFL season. You already know the headline players and who the big waiver adds are. Join Nate and Leighton as they dive into the injuries and some deep sleepers to target on the waiver wire for the rest of the season value. The Chumps also debut a new segment called Bearish or Bullish. The Chumps analyze the true value of 4 players who are either undervalued or overvalued. Be sure to follow us on X/Twitter and Instagram @ Fantasy_Chumps. DM us your Bearish or Bullish players for a shoutout on the next episode!
Welcome back, everyone and thank you for tuning in for the newest installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast. We've got you covered on all the biggest news and updates that will help you dominate your fantasy football leagues. This week, Leighton and Nate are joined by a very special guest, long-time listener, and dear friend, Jash. Enjoy!
The much anticipated first weekend of non-stop free football has concluded. What was the biggest news from the weekend? There is plenty to react to on this episode of the Fantasy Chumps. Be sure to listen for the sleepers at the end to help you win your leagues! Follow us on Spotify for a weekly fantasy football episode and on X (Twitter) @Fantasy_Chumps for updates and news. Don't expect much, but come eager to learn and win those championships.
What is a Chumps? Week one of the NFL season is finally here. Tune in to this weeks episode to get some last minute start/sit advice and listen to the Chumps locks of the week (if you're into that kind of thing). Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Fantasy_Chumps.
What is up Chumps? This is an impromptu episode John and Leighton wanted to do to discuss the main league draft that occured over the past weekend. Come listen in to see how the Chumps like their team and how the rest of the league members did. There will be some great tips and some haggling over other teams for sure. Be sure to follow us of “X”…Twitter @: fantasy_chumps.
Football season is fast approaching, and drafts are happening daily. Join John and Leighton as they discuss WR draft strategy this upcoming year compared to historical norms to give you some insight and a leg up on your league mates. The Chumps also discuss the recently released PUP candidates for each team. What to do with Jonathan Taylor? Jerry Jeudy? The Chumps also touch on Josh Jacobs being back in the Raiders facility. Be sure to follow us of “X”…Twitter @: fantasy_chumps.
What is up Chumps?! Thank you for tuning in for another episode! It is the “opening weekend” of draft season and Nate and Leighton highlight some of their “riser” talents in the current ADP that are being taken later than they feel they should be. Some of these guys will be crucial for the back end of your lineups to solidify your later picks have the potential to win you a championship. The boys also recap the recent Rookie draft from a Dynasty league we are members of where Leighton had 4, Nate had 3, and John and 2 first round picks. Be sure to follow us of “X”…Twitter @: fantasy_chumps
Welcome back Chumps to another installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast. In this week's bonus episode, Leighton, John, and Nate go through some QB performances from Week 1 of the NFL Preseason, weighing in on what was put on tape and discussing future implications. Additionally, the Chumps provide the findings from their study which analyzed whether or not a top 30 Wide Receiver was more likely to be on a top 12 offense versus not. The insights are certainly interesting so be sure to give it a listen and potentially apply it to your draft strategy. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @fantasy_chumps and on Twitter @Fantasy_Chumps. Enjoy!
Thanks for tuning in to the newest installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast. In this episode, the Chumps offer some of their Drafting principles, strategies, and preparation techniques to get you ready to dominate your upcoming fantasy football drafts. Please remember to follow us on Instagram @ fantasy_chumps as well as on Twitter/X @Fantasy_Chumps. We love interacting with you all and look forward to using these outlets to connect with even more aspiring fantasy football managers. Enjoy!
This week John, Nate, and Leighton do the first mock draft of the NFL offseason and highlight some recent news around NFL training camps. The three Chumps dive into their mock draft selecting players from the 1, 5, and the 8 slots. There are some interesting strategies that you will not want to miss. Be sure to follow us on Twitter/X at Fantasy_Chumps to stay up to date with latest episodes and opinions from the Chumps.
Join Leighton and John as they recap what's happened at camp over the past week as well as their first look at the top 100 ESPN draft boards. The “Dynamic Duo” each reveal three players they feel are being overdrafted or underdrafted according to ESPN ADP. Be sure to follow us on Twitter/X at: Fantasy_Chumps
Thanks for tuning into this week's installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast. In this episode, the Chumps cover some off season headlines and weigh in on fantasy implications for players in new situations. Stick around through the end of the episode for a fun (but difficult) running back quiz. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @fantasy_chumps and on Twitter @Fantasy_Chumps. Enjoy!
Thank you for tuning into this week's installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast. We appreciate all the support and encourage you to follow and subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you prefer to use. And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @fantasy_chumps. Please see the following time stamps for our episode if you feel inclined to skip ahead to a specific part in the episode: Running Backs: 3:15-16:45 Wide Receivers: 16:45-33:20 Tight Ends 33:20-40:41
Thank you for tuning into this week's installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast. We appreciate all the support and encourage you to follow and subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you prefer to use. And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @fantasy_chumps. Please see the following time stamps for our episode if you feel inclined to skip ahead to a specific part in the episode: 1:00-5:00 - 2023 NFL Draft Reactions and First Impressions 5:00-14:30 - 1st Round Rookie RB Grades (Redraft and Dynasty) 14:30-37:30 - 1st Round Rookie WR Grades (Redraft and Dynasty) 37:30-43:00 1st Round Rookie TE Grades (Redraft and Dynasty) 43:00-56:30 1st Round Rookie QB Grades (Redraft and Dynasty)
WE ARE BACK!!! The Fantasy Chumps Podcast returns for Season 3 with the dynamic duo! Leighton and John dive into the potential draftees of the Kansas City Chiefs, the first round as a whole, and what each look for in a potential diamond in the rough for fantasy football rookie drafts. Follow the chumps on Instagram @ fantasy_chumps and make sure to DM us for any questions you want answered on the next show.
In case you have not heard the news.... The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. This makes their 2nd Super Bowl in the past 4 years. The dynamic duo of John and Leighton discuss the super bowl and some surprising stats behind the Big game. The next season is the offseason, and the Chumps take a look ahead of the Chiefs offseason needs to repeat as Super Bowl Champions. Follow us on Instagram at fantasy_chumps so you can see when we post new episodes. See you in March for Free Agency!
Join the Chump Trio for some trivia, individual player props, and key Super Bowl matchup discussion. Test your knowledge of former NFL MVP trivia and gather your thoughts on some player props in the Super Bowl! Follow the chumps on Instagram @: fantasy_chumps
With the Super Bowl fast approaching the Chumps take some time to recap the championship games that took place over the weekend. Mahaomes and the Chiefs win a thriller over the Bengals. Was this Mahomes flu game? The Eagles dominate the 49ners and hurt their two Quarterbacks. Will they continue this winning streak into the Super Bowl? Join us for a broader look back at the past weekend of games and what to look forward to in the big game in two weeks!
Tune in to hear the Chumps discuss the Divisional Round games and also provide a look-ahead for next weekend's Conference Championship. Follow us on Instagram @fantasy_Chumps and let us know what Super Bowl matchup you're hoping to see.
Join the trio of Fantasy Chumps as they recap on a Wild(card) Weekend and make their predictions for the Divisional round. The Chumps also explore an intriguing take on the future of the NFL with a mock draft of teams who won't win a Super Bowl over the next 10 seasons. As always, follow us on Instagram and submit us your questions! Instagram: fantasy_chumps
The Grammys? Who cares. The Oscars? Overrated. The real players want the Chumpy Awards. The first ever edition. Who will take home the Chumpy MVP? The Chumy Rookie of the Year? Those questions and more will all be answered on this highly anticipated End of the Season Chumpy Awards. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at fantasy_chumps to see all new episodes and to send us questions or podcast topics you want us to discuss!
In this week's installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast, Leighton and Nate revisit some (laughable) hot takes that were put on record this pre-season. There's a lot at stake for several teams in the 2022 NFL regular season finale. The Chumps discuss some playoff implications and also introduce some interesting storylines for the upcoming NFL offseason. Tune in this week as the Chumps get you ready for NFL postseason.
Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season has officially come to a close, bringing us even closer to the fantasy offseason. In this week's installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast, Leighton, John, and Nate recognize several players that are deserving of a stock upgrade after their performances this season. Additionally, the Chumps' NFL front office experts - John and Leighton - highlight a few players that will be coming up on a contract year in 2023, and may be primed for a breakout season to solidify their future in the league. Follow us on Instagram @fantasy_chumps and send us your questions about starts and sits for Week 17. Good luck in your playoff matchups!
Join John and Leighton in the first ever live recording of the podcast. They deep dive into some fantasy players that could be crucial for your playoff success. In the second half of the episode, John and Leighton take a look forward to next year with the news of Bijan Robinson declaring for the draft. Where will he end up? What will the state of the RB look like going into next season? Many questions answered and more on this weeks episode of the Fantasy Chumps.
Join John, Nate, and an injured Leighton as they discuss playoff players and their most recent adjustments. Nate also enlightens us on a Vampire league he is a part of and John makes the case for a point per rush addition to fantasy! We wrap up by discussing our biggest let downs of the year and how to fully analyze every player for next year. Follow us on Instagram at fantasy_chumps for more! Good luck in the playoffs!
Join and Leighton break down the playoff picture as things stand heading into week 13 of the regular season. The Chumps also dive into the biggest surprises at each position in the top 10 respectively and make a few bold predictions for next season! Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_chumps
Chump Nation, join Nate and Leighton as they discuss the midseason surprises and disappointment. Who has let us down? Who has provided a breakthrough for their franchises? When will the Lions win again? Just joking. We did not talk about the Lions. See who Nate and Leighton give their midseason awards to so far this NFL season. Let us know if you agree! Follow us on Instagram @fantasy_chumps. Good luck this weekend!
Coming off what has been a historically low fantasy scoring season thus far, Week 8 saw some positive regression to the mean with huge performances around the league. The Chumps are here to dissect these performances and also weigh in on the wild NFL trade deadline moves that were made. Tune in to this week's episode and let us know who you were most impressed with this past week.
This past week has seen 2-star RB's traded, one tear his ACL and so much more. Join John, Leighton, and Nate as they dive into these transactions and how they affect the rest of the season and beyond. The Chumps also discuss the impact of Josh Jacobs, the rise of Rhamondre Stevenson, and the impact of James Robinson in New York. Come listen and use this information to your advantage for the playoff push. Follow us on Instagram at fantasy_chumps. Good luck this weekend!
Join Leighton & John for an episode filled with criticism, disagreements, and a bench stash YOU need on your roster to make a deep run in the fantasy playoffs. Follow us on Instagram @: fantasy_chumps
What's up, Chumps? John and Nate link up in this abbreviated installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast to recap Week 5 in the NFL season and also highlight some players that could potentially emerge as league winners during the playoff stretch. Follow us on @fantasy_chumps and tell us your sleeper pick for a late season BOOM candidate.
2022 Fantasy Football has so far been a season of surprises and unexpected fantasy results. This has caught everyone by surprise, including us. Join John, Leighton and Nate as we dissect this information and talk about some polarizing players. Join as we break down some of these players and how view them for the rest of the season. Follow us on Instagram at fantasy_chumps. Good luck this weekend.
Join Leighton and John for the latest installment of The Fantasy Chumps Podcast. The Chumps break down some of the early surprises and letdowns to this point. Has Keenan Allen lost the WR1 role in LA? Can Christian Kirk continue his hot start with the surging Jaguars? As an added bonus, Leighton expresses his dear love for this wonderful game. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @: fantasy_chumps
The NFL Season has started with a bang and many things have already caught our attention. Who are the most surprising teams so far? Who are the most disappointing? Are the Chargers overrated again? Join Nate and Leighton as they dive into the NFL reactions and news starting the season off so far. They love the NFL and so do you. Kick back and start your weekend off right by listening to the Chumps analysis of the NFL season so far. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at Fantasy_Chumps.
What's up Chumps?! Now two weeks into the 2022 NFL season, a noticeable trend is taking place across the league. Wide Receivers (WR) are booming and the Running-back (RB) position is not returning value thus far. Naturally, the Chumps are here to overreact to this trend and discuss the future outlook of the RB position as it pertains to fantasy football. I'm addition to this discussion, Leighton and Nate highlight a few waiver prospects to target going into week 3. Follow us Instagram @fantasy_chumps and send us some questions that you'd like us to discuss.
The Chumps have lived up to their namesake and manage to start a combined 0-3 on the year. Leighton, Nate, and John dive into the ups and downs and who you can expect to continue to trend from week one, along with some no so subtle victory laps! Send us your questions for week two and beyond! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @: fantasy_chumps
Welcome back, Chumps. Leighton, John, and Nate are here to offer their official preseason WR rankings (1-15). There's a lot of familiar names in this group and the talent is undeniable. That said, the fantasy chumps make their case for certain players from this tier with high upside going into the 2022 NFL season. Follow us on Instagram @fantasy_chumps and let us know your thoughts on the rankings and who you think was the biggest snub from the list.
The Chumps are back with another podcast after a long a perilous draft weekend. The main league is finished drafting and the Chumps are full of reactions, just wait for Leighton's rant. Join Nate, John, and Leighton as they discuss the major strategies and reactions from everything. The Chumps also dive into dynasty tips at the end of the episode. With rookie dynasty drafts happening around the corner, who should be taken first? Is there any overall philosophy to go with? Find out the answers and more on this week's episode. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at fantasy_chumps. Good luck drafting this weekend!
Nate, John, and a not so surprising guest dive into a mock draft with some interesting first round selections! Tune in for your last minute draft targets! Follow the chumps on Instagram at: fantasy_chumps
Greetings, Chumps! Welcome to this week's installment of the Fantasy Chumps podcast. Leighton, John, and Nate are joined by a very special guest and fellow dynasty league-mate, Conner. The fellas cover a wide range of topics with a strong focus on positional draft value comparisons. The episode ends with a deep dive into the Zero RB draft strategy. Follow us on Instagram @fantasy_chumps and let us know if you are one of the brave few who will be implementing a zero RB strategy in your upcoming draft.
Running Backs are back! Join John, Leighton, and Nate as they dive into their top 10 Running backs heading into the 2022 NFL Season. Where will CMC end up? Will we have any surprise risers in the top 10? Join us as we find discuss our favorite RB's going into the season to help you win your fantasy league. Follow us on Instagram at fantasy_chumps for more fantasy football content. Good luck drafting!