Josh Houtz and Michael Sonbeek host “Fantasy On 5”, a bi-weekly fantasy football podcast that melds an old school mentality with the new stats-based approach to the game. On Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season, Houtz and Sonbeek will break down everything you need to know to make that perf…
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On this SPECIAL EPISODE of Fantasy on 5 Josh Houtz(@houtz) tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about the Miami Dolphins at the midway point of the 2019 Fantasy Football Season Now that Ryan Fitzpatrick is the Dolphins' starting QB, how will that impact the rest of the roster? Will the man known as FitzMagic have long-term success? Or will Josh Rosen get an opportunity to start before the end of the season? Do either of these QBs have value outside of a spot start or SuperFlex league? Now that Kenyan Drake is gone, is this Mark Walton's team moving forward? How will the rest of Miami's backfield shape up and does Kalen Ballage, Myles Gaskin, or Patrick Laird have any value? We then break down the Dolphins' WRs. Who's stock is up and who's stock is down? which Dolphins' WR is worth owning, DeVante Parker or Preston Williams? Can Albert Wilson regain his big-play potential? Is Dolphins' TE Mike Gesicki worth a roster spot in 2019? All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5 This episode was brought to you by BetDSI.Sign up today using our code FF101 and receive up to $1000 cash back!
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 13 On this Episode of Fantasy on 5 Josh Houtz (@houtz) and David Friedman (@TacoBoutSports) discuss EVERYTHING you need to know about Fantasy Football. First, we take a look at the recent trades made around the NFL and tell you what type of impact it could have on your Fantasy Football team: Emmanuel Sanders to San Francisco! Mohammad Sanu to the Evil Empire in New England Where should A.J Green go to salvage his fantasy value? Potential Dolphins that could be traded by Tuesday's deadline: Kenyan Drake – What team makes the most sense? Mark Walton – Is he the guy moving forward? Even if Kalen Ballage is a dirty, rotten, SNIPER! DeVante Parker – Finally looks like a true No.1 WR, so of course he will be traded. Josh Gordon – Mono guys, could the Dolphins place a claim on the 28-year old WR? Friedman then tells fantasy owners why they should 'DON'T STOP, BELIEVVIINNGGGG' We end the show with another Taco rant about the difference between Elite players and JAGS! All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5 This episode was brought to you by BetDSI.Sign up today using our code FF101 and receive up to $1000 cash back!
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 12 On this Episode of Fantasy on 5 Josh Houtz (@houtz) and Dave Friedman (@TacoBoutSports) discuss EVERYTHING you need to know about Fantasy Football. First, we talk about Chiefs' QB Patrick Mahomes and the dislocated knee that stopped the world (and melt with you). Who should Fantasy owners turn to in his absence? Matt Moore? Chad Henne? Sam MONO Darnold? Friedman tells you which QB he is turning to in Mahomes absence and Houtz supports him like the dummy he is. We then shift our focus to the #TradeJewru and how he continues to upset the rest of his league by making power moves that would make Bill Belichick blush. Text, sext, or send and pray? We then discuss Houtz's ever-lasting love for Kenyan Drake and the recent trade rumors. How will that affect Mark Walton and his workload moving forward? And the boys breakdown this weekend's slate of games: Baltimore Ravens vs Seattle Seahawks Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons Green Bay Packers vs Oakland Raiders Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants Lastly, they break down Sunday's #TankForTua game vs the Buffalo Bills. Is there anyone you should start for the Dolphins? Is there anyone you SHOULDN'T start for the Bills. All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5 This episode was brought to you by BetDSI.Sign up today using our code FF101 and receive up to $1000 cash back!
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 11 On this Episode of Fantasy on 5 Josh Houtz (@houtz) and Dave Friedman (@TacoBoutSports) discuss TRADES! TRADES TRADES! First, our very own Trade Jewru (Friedman) tells you the right and wrong way to approach your fellow leaguemates to discuss a TRADE! Text, sext, or send and pray? We then discuss Houtz's obsession with Kenyan Drake and whether or not he will be a asset to your Fantasy Football team in 2019. Could Kalen Ballage become of value or is Mark Walton the Dolphins' RB to own moving forward? The guys then talk about Christian McCaffrey and his superhuman abilities, and why Friedman should've drafted him over Alvin Kamara. Friedman still loves Jimmy G And the boys play Buy or Sell with several key players including: Ezekiel Elliott Mike Evans and Chris Godwin Joe Mixon James Connor Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler Josh Gordon (MONO GUY) Sony Michel and Phillip Lindsay Lastly, they break down Sunday's #TankForTua Bowl and what we can expect from both teams in Fantasy Football. All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5 This episode was brought to you by BetDSI.Sign up today using our code FF101 and receive up to $1000 cash back!
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 10 On this Episode of Fantasy on 5 Josh Houtz (@houtz) goes Hans Solo because his newborn daughter wouldn't stop crying. So with Friedman (@TacoBoutSports) in a deep sleep, Houtz breaks down the current state of the Miami Dolphins, and tells you which players are worth targeting in the second half of the Fantasy Football season. How will Josh Rosen fare for the remainder of the season. Will he continue to take chances downfield? And how will that impact those players around him? Can Kenyan Drake continue to prove he's RB1 in Miami? Will he be traded before the deadline? And what does his workload mean for Kalen Ballage? Despite not having a true #1 WR before the season, the Dolphins now appear to have two in Preston Williams and DeVante Parker. How will things shape up as the season progresses, and which player is worth targeting in your Fantasy Football Leagues? Lastly, I discuss just how disappointing TE Mike Gesicki has been, and wonder if he will ever be the seam threat we had all hoped. #FINSUP #Tankovailoa All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5 This episode was brought to you by BetDSI.Sign up today using our code FF101 and receive up to $1000 cash back!
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 9 On this Episode of Fantasy on 5 Josh Houtz (@houtz) and David Friedman (@TacoBoutSports) discuss the latest Quarterback injuries, Houtz's trip to Miami, Waiver Wire Adds, and we break down Week 3's biggest Fantasy Football matchups! As always, Houtz and Friedman talk a little daddy daycare and have a special guest on the show (Baby Houtz) The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Thursday Night's Jaguars/Titans game. How will Teddy Bridgewater, Taysum Hill, Mason Rudolph, and Kyle Allen fare as starting QBs. How will the Dolphins look with Josh Rosen at the helm? Can they score more than 10 points vs Dallas? Houtz claims he has a better mustache than Gardner Minshew and Friedman gives his opinion on THE TANK We then breakdown these key week 3 matchups and tell you everything you need to know to have a successful Fantasy week Ravens vs Chiefs Saints vs Seahawks Rams vs Browns Dolphins vs Cowboys All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5 This episode was brought to you by BetDSI.Sign up today using our code FF101 and receive up to $1000 cash back!
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 8 On this Episode of Fantasy on 5 Josh Houtz (@houtz) and David Friedman (@TacoBoutSports) discuss the latest happenings around the NFL, Waiver Wire Adds, and break down Week 2's biggest Fantasy Football matchups! Houtz and Friedman talk a little daddy daycare and discuss life after Friedman's vasectomy. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Thursday Night's Buccaneers/Panthers game. Who will step up for the Chiefs in Tyreek Hill's absence? How will the Dolphins look after Sunday's 59-10 beat down at Hard Rock? We then breakdown these key week 2 matchups and tell you everything you need to know to have a successful Fantasy week New England @ Miami Arizona @ Baltimore Minnesota @ Green Bay Dallas @ Washington Chicago @ Denver All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5 This episode was brought to you by BetDSI.Sign up today using our code FF101 and receive up to $1000 cash back!
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 7 On this Episode of Fantasy on 5 Josh Houtz (@houtz) and David Friedman (@TacoBoutSports) discuss the latest happenings around the NFL, and break down Week 1's biggest Fantasy Football matchups! Houtz and Friedman talk a little daddy daycare and about how Houtz’s kid transformed into the exorcist this week! How will the Ezekiel Elliott's Mega Deal affect Tony Pollard and the rest of the Cowboys backfield? Antonio Brown has lost his mind, what should we expect from the Pro Bowl Wide Receiver? Is it time to panic after David Montgomery was out-snapped by something called a Mike Davis? TRADES! TRADES! TRADES! We then breakdown these key week 1 matchups and tell you everything you need to know to have a successful Fantasy week Baltimore @ Miami Philadelphia @ Washington Tennessee @ Cleveland Pittsburgh @ New England All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5 This episode was brought to you by BetDSI.Sign up today using our code FF101 and receive up to $1000 cash back!
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 6 On this SPECIAL EPISODE of Fantasy on 5 Josh Houtz(@houtz) tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about the Miami Dolphins heading into the 2019 Fantasy Football Season Now that Ryan Fitzpatrick is the Dolphins' starting QB, how will that impact the rest of the roster? Will the man known as FitzMagic have long-term success? Or is it Josh Rosen's team sooner, rather than later? Do either of these QBs have value outside of a spot start or SuperFlex league? Which Dolphins' RB is the one to own this Fantasy Football season? Kalen Ballage or Kenyan Drake? How will the rest of Miami's backfield shape up and does Mark Walton, Myles Gaskin, or Patrick Laird have any value? We then break down the Dolphins' WRs. Who's stock is up and who's stock is down? Will Kenny Stills be on Miami's opening day roster? Can Albert Wilson regain his big-play potential? DeVante Parker or Preston Williams? Is Dolphins' TE Mike Gesicki worth a roster spot in 2019? Lastly, where does the Dolphins' defense rank and is Jason $anders your safest fantasy football pick? All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5 This episode was brought to you by BetDSI.Sign up today using our code FF101 and receive up to $1000 cash back!
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 5 Josh Houtz(@houtz) and David Friedman (@TacoBoutSports) tell you EVERYTHING you need to know heading into your upcoming Fantasy Football Draft! First, the guys discuss which player's have caught their eye early on in preseason, and which can sustain their fantasy value for Is Tony Pollard the next great Dallas Cowboys running back? Can Mecole Hardman, become an impact player as a rookie, in one of the most dangerous offenses in football? How early should you draft Baltimore Ravens' RB Justice Hill? And is Deebo Samuel the San Francisco 49ers most explosive player? We then talk about some of our favorite horror stories from past Fantasy Football Drafts. Buy or Sell? Ezekiel Elliott? Melvin Gordon? Antonio Brown? Josh Gordon? Lastly, we tell you which player you should draft in Fantasy Football, that no one else will have their eye on. All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5 This episode was brought to you by BetDSI.Sign up today using our code FF101 and receive up to $1000 cash back!
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 4 Josh Houtz(@houtz) and David Friedman (@TacoBoutSports) continue their 'New Faces in New Places' series, with the Wide Receivers. First, the guys discuss Dolphins' WR Preston Williams. Is he the second-coming of Randy Moss? Buy or Sell? Donte Moncrief or Devin Funchess What can we expect from DeSean Jackson, now that he's back home in the City of Brotherly Love? After being suspended for the first four games of the regular season, what type of impact with Golden Tate have in New York? How will Antonio Brown fare in Oakland and can he have the same type of impact we've come to expect from the All-Pro WR? Is Odell Beckham Jr. the best WR in football? What type of impact will he have, catching passes next to his BFF Jarvis Landry? SUPER BOWL! All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 3 In this special episode of Fantasy on 5: Josh Houtz(@houtz) is joined by 3 Yards Per Carry's Alfredo Arteaga (@UptownReport) live from Dolphins' training camp, to talk about the 2019 Miami Dolphins! Alf breaks down the Dolphins' offensive firepower, and tells you which players to target in fantasy football this season. Who will win the QB battle between Josh Rosen and Ryan Fitzpatrick? HB1 Kenyan Drake or Kalen Ballage? Which WR will have the biggest fantasy impact in 2019? Albert Wilson, DeVante Parker, or Kenny Stills? Is Preston Williams legit and what type of impact could he have his rookie season? Mike Gesicki? good or bad? All of this and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @FantasyOn5
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 2 David Friedman (@TacoBoutSports) and Josh Houtz(@houtz) continue their 'New Faces in New Places' series, with the Running Backs. Is Jordan Howard the guy in Philadelphia? Or will Miles Sanders prove to be the starter, sooner rather than later? Will Latavius Murray prove to be the perfect compliment to Alvin Kamara? How will Mark Ingram fair in Baltimore? Tevin Coleman or Jerrick McKinnon? How will Le'Veon Bell perform in Adam Gase's offense? And we talk about BABIES!
Join us as we welcome in the NEW ERA at Fantasy on 5. Episode 1 David Friedman (@TacoBoutSports) and Josh Houtz(@houtz) kick off their 'New Faces in New Places' series, starting with the Quarterbacks. Is Nick Foles the real deal? Can he win meaningful games with Jacksonville or was he a product of Philly's system? Who benefits most from the Case Keenum - Joe Flacco swap? Which Dolphins' QB will have the biggest fantasy impact? Ryan Fitzpatrick or Josh Rosen And we talk about TACOS!
David and Garion take a look back at some of the biggest storylines of the 2018 Fantasy Football season and see how those narratives might impact next year.
It close out the 2018 Fantasy Football season, David and Garion go back to the beginning. What were the worst possible picks you could have made in each round? Could there possibly have been a bigger mistake than drafting Le'Veon Bell? Which specific players to the guys regret investing in? All this and more on a new episode of "Fantasy On 5".
If you could go back in time, knowing what you know now, you wouldn't invest in Bitcoin or remember to vote in the 2016 Election - you'd obviously try and draft the perfect Fantasy Football team. Well, David and Garion do just that on this brand new episode of "Fantasy On 5". Where was all the best value? Which rounds lacked star-power? Where will some of the break-outs from this season be drafted next year?
With the Fantasy Football Playoffs upon us, Garion and David break down all the little things that could lead you to a Championship. When should you trust your studs? Should you be tinkering with your lineup on Sunday morning? How can you exploit the waiver wire? All this and more on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
It's make or break this week in Fantasy Football, as we've hit the final Sunday of the regular season. In an attempt to get you that all important win in Week 13, Garion and David discuss everything you need to know about some notable RB2 options as we inch closer and closer to kickoff. What do we make of the injury news surrounding Gus Edwards? Will Austin Ekeler fill in admirably for the ailing Melvin Gordon? Do the guys prefer Carlos Hyde or T.J. Yeldon with Leonard Fournette suspended? All that and more on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
It's never too early to start building for next season. Maybe you're already out of the running for this year's championship or maybe you're just looking to extend the dynasty; but it's time to start thinking about players who you can add now as possible keepers, in hopes that they'll turn into steals for 2019. Will rookie QBs Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen be viable fantasy starters next season? Could a coaching change in Cincinnati set John Ross loose? Have you forgotten about Darrius Guice? All this and more on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
Happy Thanksgiving! To get in the spirit of everyone's favorite three-course football feast, Garion and David talk about the twelve best fantasy performances to take place on Turkey Day. Also, the pair break down the DraftKings featured Showdown contest for Thursday: Falcons at Saints. Could you possibly be using your Captain's Pick on an Atlanta player? All that and more on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
There are some guys that Garion and David just can't quit. The duo go through a few struggling players who they're higher on than the Fantasy Football consensus; including Jameis Winston, Devin Funchess, and David Njoku. After that, it's all about streaming defenses. Which DSTs should you be adding right now on the waiver wire? Which units have the best possible matchups in Week 14, Week 15, and Week 16? All that and more on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
NumberFire's Jim Sannes stops by the podcast to talk all things DFS heading into Week 11. Are people still afraid enough of Jacksonville's defense to give James Conner a low ownership? Is Marcus Mariota the best value quarterback on the slate? In a week with little tight end talent, are you paying up to make sure Zach Ertz is in your lineups? All this and more of this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
After a difficult week for some generally reliable RBs, how can you know who to trust moving forward? Garion and David discuss the chances of Tarik Cohen rebounding after his worst showing of the season in Buffalo. The pair also debate the chances of Adrian Peterson, Mark Ingram, and Kenyan Drake turning things around this Sunday. All that and more on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
With slim pickings on the waiver wire in most leagues, Garion and David explore the possibility of improving your team for the stretch run through trade. Who are some buy-low players that can be had for almost next to nothing? Why would it be in your best interest to be attempting to acquire as many Carolina Panthers as you can? How concerned should you be trading for a player who still has a bye week? All this and more on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
Garion and David start things off by giving their fantasy reactions to the Demaryius Thomas and Golden Tate trades. Then, the pair discuss some names they don't like for Week 9, but do like for Week 10. Is there reason to begin losing faith in Tevin Coleman's viability as an RB2? Can you consider sitting Corey Davis even with six teams on bye? Who can you pick up now to make sure you have someone to play at QB next Sunday? All this and more on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
The big bye weeks are upon us! David and Garion sort through which positions will be hit the hardest with 16 teams having their bye within the next three Sundays. Could Duke Johnson be a viable replacement in Week 9 with the Browns coaching staff now turned on it's head? Is DeVante Parker a must add with several Top-10 WRs about to be unavailable? Are the Chiefs the DST to own and stream for their next two games? All this and more on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
Garion and David parse through all the games in Week 8 to find the toughest matchups and debate whether or not you should be playing your stars. Can Cam Newton overcome arguably the league's best defense in the form of the Ravens? Are you hesitant to play Latavius Murray against a stout Saints run D? Finally, is Jalen Ramsey scary enough to sit Alshon Jeffery? All that and more on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
Who doesn't love a pointless award show? David and Garion decide whether James Conner or Adam Thielen have been more valuable at their ADP so far this season. The pair also debate the top waiver wire add; best non-Saquon Barkley rookie; and the biggest disappointment through seven weeks. Finally, who is more terrifying to have to play against: Patrick Mahomes or Todd Gurley? Hear who takes home the hardware on this edition of "Fantasy On 5".
Running back by committee. The enemy of Fantasy Football owners everywhere. Which of the RBs can you trust on a given week? Well, at least for Week 7, David and Garion let you know. Is Wendell Smallwood or Corey Clement the better play in PPR this Sunday? Does Marlon Mack's presence completely neutralize Nyhiem Hines' value? Would you be better off playing Frank Gore or Kenyan Drake against the Lions?
With six weeks down David and Garion dig into some surprising Fantasy Football standouts who have done all of their damage without the benefit of volume. Is there any way to know when Albert Wilson will have his monster games? Can Calvin Ridley continue to thrive as the fourth-option on a great offense in Atlanta? Should you trust Austin Ekeler or Tarik Cohen more for the rest of the season?
It's a jam-packed episode of "Fantasy On 5" this Thursday, as David and Garion touch on everything Fantasy Football has to offer. First, the pair discuss how your season-long strategy is impacted going forward based upon your record. How should owners who have jumped out to a 5-0 or 4-1 start be managing their teams? Then, it's on to DraftKings' Thursday Night Football Showdown contest. Is there a better play than Odell Beckham on the slate? Finally, the guys reveal some Week 7 waiver wire adds that you should be making right now.
David and Garion parse through some of the more difficult matchups of Week 5 of the Fantasy Football season to see if you can still start some of your studs in tough spots. Has Patrick Mahomes reached a place where he can be trusted against the Jaguars? Is there any way you can have confidence in a banged-up Dalvin Cook versus the Eagles? How about a floundering Kenyan Drake in Cincinnati? Free Fantasy Tool: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/stats/posvsdef/RB/all/avg/standard
David and Garion discuss Gonos' recent "The Athletic" article about the various things to consider when making a mid-season Fantasy Football trade. The paid also break down five deep waiver wire adds who you might consider adding to your team this week. Is Nyheim Hines going to continue to see the lion's share of the work in Indianapolis? How serious should we be taking Keke Coutee's 15 target performance? What's the value of Ryan Switzer's new role in Pittsburgh?
Garion and David pick up where they left off on Tuesday, now debating which guys are the take the 13-to-24 spots in terms of the most valuable players in Fantasy Football. Should David Johnson still be considered a second-round talent? Is Jordan Howard or Leonard Fournette the more valuable RB going forward? Where does the explosive Tyreek Hill fall in these ranks? The pair also reveal some Waiver Wire options we might be talking about next week. Can Ryan Tannehill keep vaulting himself into fantasy relevance?
Just because it's Week 4 doesn't mean we can't still do some drafting! Right? ...Right?! David and Garion reveal what their first round rankings would look like if the season started today. Is Todd Gurley still the top player in Fantasy Football or has Alvin Kamara surpassed him? Is Michael Thomas or Antonio Brown the top WR? Which former first rounders don't make the cut?
Garion and David return to talk about some big name buy-low opportunities before heading into Week 3 of the Fantasy Football season. Is everything as bad as it seems with David Johnson and the Arizona Cardinals? Is there any reason you should even consider trying to acquire LeSean McCoy? Can the return of a few players help the fourtunes of Derrick Henry and Corey Davis? Find out all this and more on this Thursday's "Fantasy On 5".
Sports Illustrated's Michael Beller stops by the podcast once again, this time to reveal his Standard RB Rankings for Week 2 of the NFL season. Is it fair to assume that Jordan Howard will continue to catch passes? How high should T.J. Yeldon be ranked if Leonard Fournette is unable to go this Sunday? How low is too low for LeSean McCoy considering how awful this Buffalo Bills team appears? Also, this episode is brought to you by BetDSI. Use the promo code "FF101" when creating your account at BetDSI.com. Don't get left on the sidelines this football season.
David and Garion break down everything you need to know from a high-scoring first week of the NFL season. Is James Conner now a Top-10 RB? Has DeSean Jackson ressurected himself? What do we make of the Royce Freeman/Phillip Lindsay timeshare in Denver? Is there anyone worth using a top waiver priority on? All this, and a Titans-Dolphins recap, on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
Daily Roto's Mike Leone stops by the podcast to talk all things Week 1 NFL DFS. Is there a difference in how you should be approaching the first week of the season from a payroll perspective? Will all the value at RB create an environment where some of the upper-end running backs find themselves at lower ownerships? If James Conner is truly starting for the Steelers this weekend against the Browns, do you want to eat that chalk? Also, this episode is brought to you by BetDSI. Use the promo code "FF101" when creating your account at BetDSI.com. Don't get left on the sidelines this football season.
David and Garion help get you ready to set your lineups for Week 1 of the Fantasy Football season, but not before reminding you that the work of a good fantasy player is never done. David reveals some of his best tricks to pull during Week 1 to give you the edge on the competition. How do you utilize an IR spot? How should you be evaluating your roster? Can you employ psyhological warfare on your opponent? Also, the pair discuss the start/sit possibilities of five fringe Week 1 players with awful matchups. Do you trust Sammy Watkins against the Chargers? How about Chris Thompson versus the Cardinals?
On this Thursday edition of the show, David and Garion run through the five most prominent ADP risers and five most notable ADP fallers from the past month of drafting data. Which players have had their values changed enough to warrant new discussion about their viability in 2018? Should we follow the public in believing that Jamaal Williams is the RB to own in Green Bay? Are people becoming desensitized to the consistency of Demaryius Thomas? What can you expect from Peyton Barber this season? Also, this episode is brought to you by BetDSI. Use the promo code "FF101" when creating your account at BetDSI.com. Don't get left on the sidelines this football season.
The guys once again welcome on The Athletic's Jake Ciely (also owner of FantasyPros' most accurate draft rankings from 2017) to update his Fantasy Football rankings after three weeks of preseason action. Does he have any interest in the free-falling Ronald Jones? Should we be at all worried about the Randall Cobb trade rumors? Which WR will emerge in Jacksonville following Marqise Lee's major injury? Also, David and Garion reveal the five players they seem to be drafting more than most this year. Both explain why they'll be cheering on Kenyan Drake with particular urgency.
CBS' Jamey Eisenberg joins the podcast to not only break down his own recent Keeper Draft (with David Gonos), but to discuss the strategy that goes into Dynasty and Keeper formats. How does your approach change on draft day based upon who you've kept heading into the season? When do you start drafting players based solely on their future value? Which sleeper does Jamey think could evolve into a valuable keeper for 2019? Also, David and Garion debate which Dolphins' rookie would make a better Dynasty draft target: Mike Gesicki or Kalen Ballage?
There's nothing quite like a mid-round pick that blossoms into a league-changing talent. David and Garion sort through some of their own personal breakout candidates, while also hitting on a few names that have been widely floated around the Fantasy Football community. Can Will Fuller recapture the small-sample success he found with Deshaun Watson? What has Trey Burton's ADP fluxuating so heavily this close to September? Finally, can Pat Mahomes be a starting QB in a 12-man format? Find out all this and more on this episode of "Fantasy On 5".
Fantrax's Chris Meaney joins the show to break down a recent article highlighting several possible sleeper WRs for the 2018 Fantasy Football season. If given the choice between undervalued, high-floor options in Jamison Crowder and Randall Cobb; which one should you take? Is Chris Godwin set to overthrow DeSean Jackson's role in the Tampa Bay offense? Can Ryan Grant prove the Baltimore Ravens wrong as Andrew Luck's #2 option? Also, Garion breaks down the impact of DeVante Parker's broken finger for both he and Albert Wilson.
CBS Sportsline's Pat Fitzmaurice joins the show to talk about a few WRs and RBs that he defiitely won't be drafting in 2018. What's the highest price he'd pay for the newly slender Leonard Fournette in a PPR? Why isn't he drinking the Kool-Aid over the amazing second-half that Marvin Jones put up last season? If not Marlon Mack, who does Pat like to break-out in that Indianapolis Colts' backfield? Also, David and Garion reveal some of the worst busts in Fantasy Football history and recap everything you need to know from the Dolphins-Buccaneers Week 1 Preseason affair.
With your draft day fast appraoching, David and Garion give some of their favorite tips and advice for people in both snake and auction formats. What's the best way to utilize mock drafts? How should one go about nominating players in an auction setting? Should you be at all worried about taking players with the same bye week? Also, the pair debate the validity of Adam Gase listing both Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore as RB1. Does this truly hurt Drake's value or might it create a buying window?
FootballGuys' Jeff Haseley joins Garion and David to recap all the activity from the past weekend's FLEX League Draft - an event where he and David each have a team. We dive into draft strategy and get a sense of how industry experts are looking to construct their fantasy squads this season. How long is too long to wait for a QB? Can you start a draft by taking two WRs? What were some of our favorite selections made in the 16-round snake format? All this and more or this Tuesday epsiode of the podcast.
DraftKings' Pat Mayo joins the show with the DFS site recently releasing the pricing for their Week 1 slate. What were his first impressions of the contests and what does he feel is the best strategy for taking down a GPP? Will any of his teams feature Odell Beckham Jr. in a difficult matchup? Would he rather pay-up for Le'Veon Bell, David Johnson, or Alvin Kamara? Also on today's episode, David and Garion list their Top-5 RB handcuffs as we all learn the meaning of what it is to "Jock Block".
Garion and David skim through the headlines from the first week of NFL Training Camp. How high will Andrew Luck's ADP skyrocket now that he's throwing again? Will O-Line injuries undo Christian McCaffrey's fantasy value in Carolina? Is there any reason to be interested in Tyler Eifert now that's he's been actiavted from the PUP list? Also, the pair debate how seriously to take the early reports of DeVante Parker's struggles in Dolphins' camp.