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Want Fantasy advice, news and analysis fast? Fantasy Football Today in 5 will get you caught up on what you need to know to win your league in just 5 minutes every weekday morning. Join host Adam Aizer and a rotating cast of analysts including Jamey Eisenberg, Dave Richard, and Heath Cummings as they guide you to a Fantasy championship. The FFT crew will filter through the news cycle and deliver what matters most from a Fantasy perspective so you can make your start/sit moves, Waiver Wire transactions and trades before breakfast.

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    TE Rest of Season Rankings I Week 2 Fantasy Football Trade Targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 37:40


    Jacob Gibbs provides rest of season rankings for tight ends.

    18 LEAGUE-WINNING Players Who Will Get You To The Fantasy Football Playoffs in 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 80:36


    Jacob Gibbs and Ryan Heath break down some league winners that could help you go that extra mile in 2026.

    Week 2 Rankings I Start/Sit I Fantasy Football Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 42:14


    Jacob Gibbs and Dan Schneier take a look at Week 2 and potential start/sits. 0:00 Intro 1:00 RB Rankings discussion 15:27 WR rankings discussion33:22 Answering chat Start/Sit questions

    WR Rest of Season Rankings I Week 2 Fantasy Football Trade Targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 74:23


    Jacob Gibbs breaks down his WR rankings for Week 2.

    RB Rest of Season Rankings I Week 2 Fantasy Football Trade Targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 82:23


    Jacob Gibbs breaks down his RB Rest of Season Rankings.

    Fantasy Football Risers + Fallers | Week 2 Waiver Wire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 92:21


    Jacob Gibbs and Dan Schneier break down risers and fallers from Week 1 of the NFL season. Who should you go after on the waiver wire?(0:00) Intro + Week 1 is in the books(2:20) Chiefs vs. Broncos thoughts & target share breakdown(11:00) Let's talk Waiver Wire: No. 1 Target?(13:00) Waiver Wire Receivers + Rest of Season WR Rankings(20:00) More Waiver Wire Thoughts(27:20) Eagles Breakdown: Offensive line, run game & key stats(38:00) Commanders thoughts(43:00) Jaguars - Trevor Lawrence looks awesome + what else we learned(52:20) Tampa Bay (Bucky)neers & Emeka Egbuka takeaways(57:00) Bengals offense: “we're gonna do more under center stuff”(59:30) Bills: Joe Brady is doin' the thing and no one cares + DJ Moore, Dalton Kincaid and more(1:06:00) Indianapolis Colts: “this offense did not look good”(1:12:15) Chargers thoughts: Jacob & Dan have different opinions here(1:23:35) Panthers: Coker vs. Tet, RB thoughts(1:28:15) Fantasy Risers and Fallers

    Week 1 Hot Takes I Rest of Season BOLD PREDICTIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 40:47


    Jacob Gibbs and Theo Gremminger talk some Week 1 performances and what they could mean for the rest of the season.

    Week 1 Recap: Loveland's Disaster, Chargers Offense & More! | Beyond the Box Score (09/14 Fantasy Football Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 66:17


    Adam is joined by Jacob and Dan to recap Week 1 around the NFL, starting with the Giants win over the Cowboys with a closer look at Isaiah Likely, CeeDee Lamb and more (3:01). The guys reveal their biggest Week 1 winners (18:52), Adam covers the latest injury news (22:18), and we dive into the early trend of offenses going under center (25:45), before discussing Jalen Coker's strong performance (32:14). The crew then hits the worry-o-meter for Colston Loveland after his zero-point outing despite the Bears offensive explosion (48:40). Finally, Jacob breaks down the players he is and isn't worried about (54:33), including Davante Adams, Travis Etienne, De'Von Achane, plus the Chargers offense. Before you overreact, find out what these Week 1 results mean for fantasy football moving forward!Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcastsWatch FFT on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Week 1 TE Rankings I Fantasy Football 2026 is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 38:51


    Jacob Gibbs shares his Week 1 TE rankings!

    Fantasy Football Advice I Start/Sit Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 76:46


    Week 1 is HERE! Jacob and Dan are bringing their best advice for start/sits this week.0:00 Intro 0:52 NE-SEA recap: Are we nervous about Drake Maye? 7:08 Patriots takeaways12:54 Seattle takeaways17:56 Why Dan went all in on Brock Bowers (and why he might be out moving forward)20:40 Jacob's Week 1 TE Rankings + More to come 23:23 Flexes we think you can trust in Week 1 + Flexes we do not know if you can trust in Week 1 48:30 High Risk/Reward Flexes who could swing matchups1:04:20 Answering chat flex questions

    Week 1 QB Rankings I Fantasy Football 2026 is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 39:52


    Jacob Gibbs breaks down his Week 1 QB rankings.

    Week 1 WR Rankings | Fantasy Football 2026 is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 48:31


    Dan Schneier and Jacob Gibbs deliver the WR rankings you NEED for Week 1. (0:00) Intro + sickos, we've made it this far(3:00) Let's talk about Jacob's WR rankings

    Ascending Superstar TIER - This stat spotted George Pickens and Chris Olave BEFORE the breakout

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 45:55


    Jacob Gibbs has the last-minute info you need before the start of the season!

    Week 1 RB Rankings I Fantasy Football 2026 is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 43:26


    The RB rankings show you need to watch!

    Week 1 Hot Takes I Fantasy Football 2026 is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 39:20


    Jacob Gibbs and Theo Gremminger dish their hot takes for the 2026 fantasy football season.

    Certified elite Tier - This stat spotted Puka Nacua and Nico Collins BEFORE the break out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 63:56


    Who's got next? Jacob Gibbs shares the stat you need to know.

    How to build league-winning teams pick-by-pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 89:25


    What does a league-winning Fantasy Football draft actually look like? Jacob Gibbs and Dan Schneier go pick-by-pick through a draft to build the ultimate roster, breaking down the decisions, values and strategies that matter in every round. When should you attack RB? Where is the sweet spot for WR? How long can you wait at QB and TE? And which late-round picks can turn a good team into a championship roster?

    STAY AHEAD of your league-mates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 59:42


    Stay ahead of your league-mates with the latest Fantasy Football risers, fallers and players you need to know. Jacob Gibbs, Dan Schneier and Coach Speak Index break down what's changed heading into the season, including notes on Omarion Hampton, D'Andre Swift, Javonte Williams, Matthew Golden, Emmett Johnson, Chris Bell, Juwan Johnson, Jordan Mason, Tetairoa McMillan and more.

    LIVE Auction Draft Chaos! Biggest Values, Overpays & Draft-Day Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 140:30


    The BTBS boys are doing a LIVE auction draft.

    Plant Your Flag — 8 Bold Predictions for 2026 Fantasy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 71:42


    Bold Take Jake is BACK as Dan and Jacob break down their bold takes for the upcoming season. 0:00 Intro 5:21 Sam LaPorta will finish as the top overall TE 16:38 Quentin Johnston Top-3 in receiving TDs, top-15 WR in Fantasy22:32 Javonte Williams scores 15+ TDs32:45Mike Evans a Top-8 WR38:10 Jayden Reed leads the Packers WRs in scoring49:00 Caleb Williams finishes Top-3 overall Fantasy QB55:49 Jacob's flag plant player: Luther Burden1:04:40 Dan's flag plant player: Omarion Hampton

    The WORST pick you could make in each round I 2026 Fantasy Football Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 55:35


    Jacob and Dan break down some of the picks you maybe shouldn't be making in your Fantasy league draft…

    Dan got mogged in his home league draft I Auction Draft Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 80:57


    Jacob and Dan break down Dan's home league draft, including a big reveal of Dan's team at the end.

    DEEP sleepers - these are the players you want at the end of your Fantasy Football bench

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 59:20


    Jacob breaks down all of the players you should be keeping an eye out for to have on your bench.

    ADP Value Tiers: This Show WILL WIN You Your Fantasy Football Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 103:15


    Jacob and Dan are finishing out rankings week with their ADP value tiers to help you win your Fantasy Football Draft.

    FINAL WR Rankings YOU NEED Before Your Draft Malik Nabers, Tee Higgins, Chris Olave

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 139:15


    It's another edition in RANKINGS WEEK. This episode, Jacob and Dan are breaking down their WR rankings.

    6 KEY breakouts — Unlock league-winning upside in 2026 Fantasy Football Drafts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 47:15


    Which breakouts should you be targeting in your draft? Jacob breaks down six players who could play a BIG role this season. 0:00 Intro 2:43 Terrance Ferguson6:50 Ben Johnson Year 2 Chicago Bears Offense15:23 Jordan Mason20:53 Jayden Reed30:06 Josh Downs35:32 Malik Willis

    FINAL QB/TE Rankings YOU NEED Before Your Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 90:58


    Rankings week CONTINUES on BTBS! Dan and Jacob are breaking it all down on QBs and TEs, including answering the burning question of WHEN to draft a quarterback (or be the guy that throws the entire Fantasy Draft into chaos), so that you can be the winner of your Fantasy Draft.0:00 Intro 1:45 Why Dan and Jacob like Superflex leagues4:14 When are we willing to draft a QB/TE in traditional league settings?9:25 TE rankings discussion29:25 Middle round TEs we're willing to draft56:11 What makes Terrance Ferguson one of the few remaining Fantasy sleepers 1:05:51 QB Rankings discussion1:17:36 Superflex Advice

    Wanna win your league? Do the dirty work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 80:50


    Jacob is joined by Offensive Line Guru Dan Fornek to answer all of his burning O-Line questions.

    FINAL RB Rankings YOU NEED Before Your Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 74:59


    It's RANKINGS week at Beyond the Box Score.Ever find yourself locked out of the top RBs? Jacob and Dan are helping you with making decisions deeper in your Fantasy Draft when it comes to running backs.0:00 Intro and why you need these RB rankings3:11 RBs Dan and Jacob are highest on compared to CBS ADP9:50 Kennth Walker vs. Omarion Hampton: Which should you choose? 18:07 RBs we're significantly lower than consensus on28:32 Why you should avoid Ashton Jeanty 30:18 De'Von Achane: Rock-solid Round 2 pick33:37 Jeremiyah Love injury concerns + What makes Javonte Williams underrated in Fantasy35:59 Why Jacob's too high on Cam Skattebo 44:18 What makes Bucky Irving one of the scariest players in Fantasy according to Dan50:38 What to expect from Keaton Mitchell 52:31 D'Andre Swift: More upside? 53:41 Is David Montgomery a 2026 bell-cow?56:55 Quinshon Judkins vs. TreVeyon Henderson: Fit to your team's needs 1:00:37 Where we rank the Rams backfield1:05:27 Early season scorers 1:11:23 Late season speculative scorers

    KEY rankings update — Sleepers, Breakouts, 2026 Fantasy Football risers and fallers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 108:10


    Didn't have weekend plans? Now you do. Jacob is back breaking down some sleepers, breakout stars and his top-200 in Fantasy for 2026.

    League-winning candidates who could define 2026 Fantasy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 58:56


    A late-night BTBS drop? You're welcome. Jacob Gibbs is bringing you everything you need to know about running back league-winners.0:00 RB League-Winners! 2:54 What do you do if you like ALL the RBs? 4:00 Methodology 16:26 James Cook 22:37 Chase Brown 26:11 Ashton Jeanty 31:14 Jonathan Taylor 37:01 Omarion Hampton 42:31 De'Von Achane 46:59 Kenneth Walker 53:56 Derrick Henry 56:17 Saquon Barkley

    Here's one minute on every SLEEPER you NEED to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 54:24


    Jacob and Dan are re-learning the alphabet. Here are 46 Fantasy Football Sleepers you need to know - including one for every letter from A-Z (somewhat).0:00 Intro 1:18 Jordan Addison2:26 Cyrus Allen3:46 Chris Bell5:02 Jack Bech6:10 Jaydon Blue7:46 Jalen Coker9:13 Blake Corum 11:39 Jonah Coleman12:54 Demond Claiborne14:43 Josh Downs15:40 Caleb Douglas17:26 Stefon Diggs18:48 Jack Endries20:00 Ryan Flournoy21:01 Oronde Gadsden II22:26 Germie Bernard23:54 Matthew Golden25:12 Gunnar Helm26:16 Ted Hurst28:30 Jayden Higgins30:21 Isaiah Likely31:19 Emmett Johnson32:20 Daniel Jones35:00 KC Concepcion36:11 Ja'Kobi Lane36:53 Makai Lemon38:08 Jordan Mason39:01 Michael Mayer39:45 Kyle Monangai 40:15 Jaylin Noel41:11 Cade Otton42:38 Jadarian Price43:25 Quentin Johnston44:02 Jayden Reed44:21 Romeo Doubs45:02 De'Zhaun Stribling & Deebo Samuel45:48 Terrance Ferguson46:18 Tre Harris46:43 Chuba Hubbard47:30 Devaughn Vele48:19 Mike Washington Jr.49:01 Malik Willis49:37 Mike Wilson50:59 Xavier Worthy51:53 Kyler Murray53:05 Zachariah Branch

    This Year's JSN Candidates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 62:01


    Dan and Jacob break down the top candidates for a JSN-style breakout this season.0:00 Intro & It's Victory Lap SZN4:21 Brock Bowers10:02 DeVonta Smith 15:49 Zay Flowers22:41 Terry McLaurin28:08 Ladd McConkey33:29 Emeka Egbuka35:49 Luther Burden41:15 Josh Downs47:38 Jayden Reed49:35 Jaylen Waddle52:19 Parker Washington54:03 A.J. Brown

    Week 1 Preseason Stock Up & Stock Down I 2026 Fantasy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 58:45


    Jacob Gibbs shares his biggest takeaways from week 1 of the preseason.

    Six players who could CRUSH ADP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 48:09


    Jacob Gibbs is joined by Theo Gremminger to share their HOT takes! 0:00 - Intro3:00 - Brock Bowers9:00 - Colston Loveland18:00 - Detroit Lions23:30 - Minnesota Vikings32:30 - Zay Flowers37:00 - Bhayshul Tuten

    Your Fantasy Football rankings are probably going to be wrong -- just draft good players

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 58:26


    Heath Cummings joins Dan and Jacob to talk through why you shouldn't overthink your Fantasy Football roster.

    8 players with TE1 overall upside I Fantasy Football 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 38:56


    Which tight ends have the upside to finish as THE TE1 in Fantasy Football this season?

    Evan Silva roasts Ryan Heath and Jacob Gibbs' 2026 Fantasy Football rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 107:44


    Evan Silva joins Jacob and Ryan Heath to talk 2026 Fantasy Football rankings. (0:00) Intro(3:25) Players Jacob and Ryan are ahead of the market on(10:20) Biggest Fades at WR(16:40) WRs We Love the Most(21:40) Top-Ranked WRs We're All Fading(24:49) Biggest Fades at RB(30:52) The 5 Players Ryan and Jacob Ranked Lowest Compared to Evan's Rankings(46:52) RBs Ryan and Jacob Rank Highest Compared to Evan's Rankings(55:07) WRs Ryan and Jacob Rank Lower Than Evan(1:17:48) Evan Roasts Jacob on A.J. Brown(1:35:58) Quarterbacks(1:40:08) Tight Ends#FantasyFootball #NFL #FantasyFootballAdvice #Podcast

    14 Players with WR1 overall upside

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 60:49


    Which wide receivers have the upside to finish as THE WR1 in Fantasy Football this season?

    Welcome Back! Listen to this before you draft a 2026 Fantasy Football team

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 60:00


    Fantasy Football Today: Beyond the Box Score is back! Jacob Gibbs is joined by the Coach Speak Index

    Jacob Gibbs decimates Dan Schneier's pathetic rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 105:50


    Jacob Gibbs and Dan Schneier go head-to-head as Jacob tears apart Dan's fantasy football rankings in one of the most spirited debates yet. Which players spark the biggest disagreements, whose process holds up under the microscope, and whose rankings come out on top? Tune in and decide for yourself.

    12 players with RB1 overall upside

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 37:43


    Looking for this year's next fantasy football superstar? We're breaking down 12 running backs with legitimate RB1 overall upside for the 2026 fantasy football season.

    Cross these 10 teams OFF your draft board

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 43:48


    Which offenses should you avoid investing heavily in, and which teams are headed for frustrating committee backfields, crowded target shares, or low-scoring seasons? We're crossing 10 NFL teams completely off our 2026 fantasy draft boards and explaining why they're more likely to sink your roster than win your league.

    8 Players with QB1 overall upside

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 44:30


    Jacob Gibbs and Dan Schneier break down eight quarterbacks who have a realistic path to finishing as the overall QB1 in fantasy football for the 2026 season.

    Anatomy of a League-Winner with Ryan Heath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 80:04


    What separates a good fantasy player from a league winner? Ryan Heath joins Beyond the Box Score to break down the traits, trends and decision-making that lead to championship-winning seasons.

    7 Breakout League-Winning Players To Draft With Justin Boone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 47:50


    Dan Schneier is joined by Justin Boone to help you for your draft season.

    7 Sleepers Jared Smola loves late in 2026 Fantasy Football drafts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 59:24


    Which sleepers does Jared Smola love? Watch to find out!

    How to draft all the TRICKIEST WR Situations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 62:08


    Dan is joined by Heath and Gretch to break down wide receivers.

    69 stats to help you DOMINATE fantasy football this year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 115:44


    Jacob Gibbs, Dan Schneier and Scott Barrett share the stats you need to know.

    Josh Downs: PPR Cheat Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 23:27


    Jacob Gibbs previews Josh Downs fantasy outlook.

    6 Busts that could RUIN your team I 2026 Fantasy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 52:59


    Dan Schneier is joined by Ian Hartitz to discuss the busts you should avoid.

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