The colossal force in fantasy football podcasting. Matt Kelley, aka The Podfather, hosts RotoUnderworld's flagship program delivering in-depth fantasy analysis supported by advanced metrics, insider real talk, and cheeky shenanigans. The Podfather invites top experts to discuss the impact of blockbuster NFL trades, injuries to superstars, and insights into the best fantasy draft strategy and waiver wire moves to optimize your fantasy football roster.
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Mind of Mansion - Season 11, Episode 6: The Podfather from PlayerProfiler sits down with Thor Nystrom from Fantasy Life. Garrett Wilson is a must-have in dynasty. James Cook is a must-sell in dynasty. Shedeur Sanders is the next Drew Brees. Is Cam Ward somehow underrated? --
Mind of Mansion - Season 11, Episode 5: The Podfather from PlayerProfiler sits down with Garret Price from Dynasty Nerds. Daniel Jones and Josh Downs will unlock each other. Christian Kirk fits with CJ Stoud better than Yung Miami. How the Jaylen Waddle resurgence actually happens. Ricky Pearsall is poised for a massive breakout. Najee Harris is a strong dynasty buy. How De'Von Achane could be neutered. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get the PlayerProfiler Rookie Guide HERE ➔ https://www.playerprofiler.com/rookie-guide-scouting-report/ -- BOLD Predictions Pre-NFL Draft Special: The Podfather and Theo Gremminger lay out their spiciest takes for the NFL Draft and Fantasy Football 2025. Breece Hall to the Commanders? Malik Nabers to the moon. Ricky Pearsall looks like a WR1. Why the Pats will draft two top WR talents in the NFL Draft. Bears are ready to rebound with Kaleb Johnson and Rome Odunze. --
Mind of Mansion - Season 11, Episode 4: The Podfather from PlayerProfiler sits down with RC Fischer from FF Metrics to tear down the 2025 quarterback class and build up the 2025 wide receiver class. Jaxson Dart is painfully overrated. The Shedeur Sanders is not worth even drafting. DJ Giddens has stud characteristics. Kyle Monangai has an NFL future. Tet McMillan is one of the great WR prospects of all time. Jaylin Noel could be the second best WR in this class. Josh Simon is a deep sleeper tight end. --
Mind of Mansion - Season 11, Episode 3: The Podfather from PlayerProfiler sits down with Justin Currie, a key member of the PlayerProfiler News Desk. Davante Adams was one of the best free agent signings in recent memory by the Los Angeles Rams. Breece Hall and Garret Wilson are set up to exceed expectations. Anthony Richardson is dead man walking. Daniel Jones to the Colts is GREAT news for Josh Downs. Bucky Irving is officially overrated. Matthew Golden should go to Seattle. How George Pickens and DK Metcalf thrive together. --
Mind of Mansion - Season 11, Episode 2: The Podfather from PlayerProfiler sits down with Jagger May, the new face of FastDraft Fantasy. Kaleb Johnson is an underrated classic bell cow. Quinshon Judkins and Omarion Hampton are now in the RB1 conversation. Elic Ayomanor looks like a true alpha receiver. Matthew Golden is storming the Top-10. Harold Fanin Jr. has a thin path to fantasy relevance. --
Mind of Mansion - Season 11, Episode 1: The Podfather from PlayerProfiler sits down with Scott Connor from Destination Devy to discuss fantasy running back regression. Why Ashton Jeanty will be drafted will inside the top-10 picks. Najee Harris is a pukey good value. Would the Patriots trade for Tee Higgins? The case for trading Tyrone Tracy. What will become of D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson? --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 34: The Podfather is joined by Andrew Cooper from Fantasy Alarm to pinpoint potential Week 16 shootouts. Unleashing the Penix + Pitts stacks in Atlanta. Who is the 1.01 in 2025 and why could it be Jahmyr Gibbs? Is Keenan Allen is back with another 20 point game this week? RB Durability Season and what that means for next year's fantasy draft strategy. Buy Jaylen Waddle in 2025 best ball? Who is next year's Chase Brown? --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 33: The Podfather is joined by Alex McQuirter from the Dynasty Football Key to break down the best schedules for the fantasy football playoffs. Keep starting Anthony Richardson in all formats? Tony Pollard has a sexy upcoming schedule. Play Isaac Guerendo no matter what. Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Brian Thomas Jr. dynasty value? Brock Bowers will be a first round pick in 2025. Is David Njoku a Top-5 dynasty tight end? --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 32: The Podfather is joined by Sigmund Bloom from Football Guys to discuss the best stacks for Week 11 fantasy football. Jameis Winston and Cedric Tillman are ready to cook in New Orleans. Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey will be forced to score through the air. Play Bo Nix and Courtland Sutton and thank me later. Start Geno Smith + Jaxon Smith-Njigba regardless of DK Metcalf's playing status. Stack Brock Purdy and Jauan Jennings because Deebo Samuel and George Kittle are not 100%. Keep stacking CJ Stroud and Tank Dell Drake Maye and DeMario Douglas are a deep value stack. Russell Wilson + George Pickens = UNLIMITED --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 31: The Podfather is joined by Andrew Erickson from Fantasy Pros, to find league-winning buy low options and RB handcuffs. Josh Downs is still a buy low option. Jaylen Waddle is a screaming buy low option. Caleb Williams + Rome Odunze are primed for a surge. Drake Maye is helping Rhamondre Stevenson. Jalen Tolbert and Jalen McMillan (if healthy) are spike week specialists like Darnell Mooney. Debating Trey Benson vs. Ray Davis as top RB handcuffs. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 29: The Podfather is joined by Dan Williamson from Fantasy Empire to find league winning running backs. Kimani Vidal IS THE YAHTZEE RUNNING BACK OF FANTASY FOOTBALL. Ray Davis is trending toward smashing. Isaac Guerendo is flopping the nuts. Ty Chandler is a big play slasher. Every week the unlock button on Trey Benson gets pushed down a bit further. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 28: The Podfather is joined by Bradley Stalder from Man vs. Machine and Stack Hunters to peg players to hindsight ADPs. Malik Nabers is a Top-5 fantasy pick? --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 27: The Podfather is joined by Dave Kluge from FootballGuys to find the best Week 5 fantasy football trade targets. Roschon Johnson is still better than D'Andre Swift. Brock Bowers is an ideal buy-low candidate. Ladd McConkey and Brian Robinson are perfect trade targets. Justin Fields deserves the buy-high treatment. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 26: The Podfather is joined by Tyler Knaeble pinpoint all of the rookie players who should be added in fantasy football leagues. Alvin Kamara is THE league winner in 2024. When will Marvin Harrison Jr. go nuclear as well. Who will be the Dead Zone RB: David Montgomery, Aaron Jones, Rhamandre Stevenson, Brian Robinson, or Tony Pollard? Is Derek Carr a stud QB? Bryce Young has been benched, so trade for Diontae Johnson. Bid on Jalen Nailor this week? Why Quentin Johnston is a fake breakout. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 25: The Podfather is joined by Dr. Abib Agbetoba discuss Week 1 hits and misses and Week 2 waiver wire adds, top buy low options, and incoming spike weeks. Kenneth Walker is a man possessed. Jeff Wilson is a must-add player. Jayden Reed cannot be benched. Tank Dell is a top trade target. Rashee Rice and Marvin Harrison should have switched ADPs. The ultimate Zero RB vindication. Keon Coleman is exceeding expectations. Explaining the Mark Andrews dud performance. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 24: The Podfather is joined by Dr. Kevin Murray from the Fantasy Football Unlimited Podcast to list the biggest trap players in Week 1 Fantasy Football. Can DK Metcalf get there in a Kenneth Walker game? More worried about Marvin Harrison or Xavier Worthy? Blake Corum has more upside than Jonathon Brooks. Why plan Najee Harris this week? Calvin Ridley is in trouble in Week 1. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 23: The Podfather is joined by John Paulsen from 4For4 to discuss final roster cuts and injuries that impact fantasy football drafts ADPs. Why is Kyren Williams now returning punts? D.J. Moore suddenly has real target competition. Diontae Johnson is a target GOD. Terry McLaurin is finally getting everything he ever wanted. Joe Burrow is about to go nuclear, especially in standard leagues with 6 points-per-touchdown. Kyle Pitts vs. Dalton Kincaid for fantasy TE1. Luke Musgrave, Jonnu Smith, Taysom Hill, and the best late-round tight ends. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 22: The Podfather is joined by Justin Boone from The Score break down the latest injury and depth chart news from training camp. A disagreement about Breece Hall's fantasy outcome. Will Kendre Miller be cut? What serious is the Jaylen Warren injury? Why Jonathan Brooks will win leagues. Kimani Vidals fantasy stock is back up. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 21: The Podfather is joined by Jason Allwine from PlayerProfiler's Wake & Take to lay out the players who will surely tilt all fantasy players this year. Michael Mayer red zone targets will be a thing. Andrei Iosivas spike weeks will infuriate fantasy gamers. Cooper Kupp faders were bailed out by the Puka Nacua injury. Ray Davis will get a lot more high value touches than anyone wants to see. The Greg Dortch target share is bad for Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison. Jalen Tolbert has real late round value potential. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 20: The Podfather is joined by John Daigle from Establish The Run to highlight DO NOT DRAFT players. What is this FastDraft thing all about? (https://fastdraft.app) Braelon Allen makes Breece Hall a dangerous pick. Let's talk about Ladd McConkey's film. Time to get real about James Cook. Cooper Kupp is rising for all the right reasons. Puka Nacua, DeAndre Hopkins, Josh Downs, and the perils of drafting injured players. Noah Fant is surging and we're here for it. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 19: The Podfather is joined by Zach Hiduk from 32BeatWriters to decode the training camp truth from the lies. Jordan Addison vs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is no longer close. When will Nick Chubb and Jonathon Brooks return to NFL action? Is Kimani Vidal now a cut candidate? Kendre Miller is headed in the wrong direction. Jameson Williams is headed in the right direction. Tua Tagovailoa's contract is a sports farce. Why Noah Fant and Greg Dulchich are rising up fantasy draft boards. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 18: The Podfather is joined by RC Fischer from FF Metrics for some real talk about super-hyped players. Marvin Harrison Jr. exploited the predraft process. The true concerns about Caleb Williams. Why Michael Penix Jr. is a must-draft in all dynasty leagues. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 17: The Podfather sits down with Ryan Reynolds from PlayerProfiler and ETR to discuss the best and worst team situations. Are Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb set up to fail? Wan'Dale Robinson has hidden upside. Why Drake Maye-Demario Douglas stacks will pay off. Is CJ Stroud a trap in fantasy drafts? The case against George Pickens. Zamir White is arbitrage Kenneth Walker. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 16: The Podfather sits down with Matthew Freedman from Fantasy Life have hot takes for days. Does Jordan Addison have hidden upside? Blake Corum's upside is Top-5 fantasy running back. Deshaun Watson-Amari Cooper stacks will win tournaments. Watch Xavier Worthy lead the Chiefs in receiving. Dalton Kincaid is poised to explode. Jayden Daniels is THE must-draft quarterback this year. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 15: The Podfather sits down with Andrew Cooper from Fantasy Alarm discuss breakout tight ends and superflex strategy. Russell Wilson, Calvin Austin, and Pat Freiermuth are underrated fantasy assets. Alvin Kamara is suddenly an elite sleeper. Zay Flowers has WR1 potential. Brian Thomas has massive rookie year upside. Cole Kmet should be faded in fantasy football leagues. Jelani Woods can score 10 touchdowns. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 14: The Podfather sits down with Andrew Erickson from FantasyPros to discuss the Bears backfield and why it is Roschon Johnson season. The case for and against drafting Jahmyr Gibbs. Why is Rachaad White so undervalued? Why Bijan Robinson is in an different class than Breece Hall. Blake Corum is poised to be a monster. Debating Brandon Aiyuk's ADP. Time to buy Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Tucker Kraft vs. Luke Musgrave: Who is the better TE sleeper? --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 13: The Podfather sits down with Bradley Stalder the Director of PlayerProfiler News and co-host of the Stack Hunters podcast to discuss best ball draft and team building strategy. Chris Olave and Jaylen Waddle are top best ball WR picks. Amon-Ra St. Brown needs to be selected ahead of Justin Jefferson. Brandon Aiyuk has become the most overrated player in fantasy. Jayden Reed: Value Pick or DO NOT DRAFT? Blake Corum's ADP is broken. Who the hell is drafting Kyren Williams at this point? --
The Top-10 Takeaways SPECIAL: The Podfather sits down with Billy Muzio to discuss a MAJOR update to PlayerProfiler's season-long and best ball rankings. Who is the real alpha WR in Tennessee? Buying Brock Purdy in all formats. Devon Achane and Kyren Williams need to be adjusted. The bull's case for Jayden Reed. Chris Godwin is in position to smash this year. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 12: The Podfather sits down with Dan Williamson from Stack Hunters to discuss best ball draft strategy vs. high stakes. When to deploy Zero RB and when to deploy Robust RB. Marvin Mims, Josh Palmer and Darius Slayton are top WR values. The case for and against Bo Nix. Why the Chargers offense will exceed expectations. The time to buy D'Andre Swift is now. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 11: The Podfather sits down with Erick Beimfohr from Spike Week to discuss best ball strategy and late round sleepers on Underdog. Zero RB is back thanks to Aaron Jones, Alvin Kamara, Najee Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Tony Pollard. Why Kendre Miller and Roschon Johnson are must-draft players Blake Corum is still a screaming value. Tutu Atwell have spike weeks. Jalen Tolbert is not dead yet. Trey Benson is the best rookie RB to draft. Why Audric Estime and Jawhar Jordan are intriguing back-up running backs. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 10: The Podfather sits down with Adam Krautwurst from the Deep End Podcast to discuss the best late-round wide receivers for fantasy football best ball leagues. Khalil Shakir vs. Curtis Samuel: Who is the WR to roster in Buffalo? Wan'Dale Robinson has a direct path to 100 targets. Donovan Peoples-Jones is better than Jameson Williams. Parris Campbell is not dead yet. Jalen Tolbert is a third year breakout candidate. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 9: The Podfather sits down with Pat Fitzmaurice from FantasyPros to discuss the best value teams to exploit in fantasy drafts. Dylan Laube and Zamir White can both thrive. Davante Adams and Brandon Aiyuk have the same Underdog ADP. Jaylen Daniels stacks with Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson are delicious. Kenneth Walker career year incoming? --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 8: The Podfather sits down with Ian Miller, PlayerProfiler's latest breakthrough analyst to break down best ball draft strategy and portfolio drafting. Why Michael Pittman and Josh Downs can't hurt you. When to draft Bijan Robinson at the 1.01. What is Kyren Williams' proper ADP? Debating Rachaad White's upside. Tyrone Tracy is capturing the imagination. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 7: The Podfather sits down with Rich Hribar from Sharp Football break down the best rookie draft strategy. Jonathon Brooks vs. Trey Benson is a live debate. Pinpointing the best late round picks in dynasty rookie drafts. Jayden Daniels exploiting the COVID loophole. Ricky Pearsall is top bust candidate. Kyle Pitts and Drake London are teed up to SMASH. Javonte Williams is cooked. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 6: The Podfather sits down with RC Fischer from FF Metrics to discuss the risk factors around Marvin Harrison Jr. and Caleb Williams. Could Will Levis be better than Caleb Wiliams? Why Malik Nabers is safer than Marvin Harrison Jr. Christian Kirk remains underrated. You have time to get out from under Bryce Young. Why the Cowboys should draft Trey Benson over Jonathon Brooks. Roschon Johnson remains a value and D'Andre Swift remains undraftable. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 5: The Podfather links up with Scott Connor and Clay Moseley from Dynasty Trades in 5 to talk about superflex strategy. When to draft Brock Bowers in rookie drafts. Jaylen Waddle has high-end WR1 upside. Dylan Laube is a safe pick with upside. How did the wide receiver position become so flat? Sleeper RBs you can't forget at the back of your rookie draft. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 4: The Podfather links up with PlayerProfiler OG Cody Carpentier to discuss lack of domination of a dominant rookie WR class. How Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze could surpass Marvin Harrison Jr. Why Blake Corum is fraudulent. Xavier Worthy is a first round lock. Will Levis has no excuses in 2024. The Patriots MUST draft JJ McCarthy. The Arizona Cardinals will melt faces this season. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 3: The Podfather reconnects with Alex Dunlap from Rosterwatch to discuss the rise or demise of the 2024 rookie class. How far are Ja'Lynn Polk and Troy Franklin falling? The case for Jonathon Brooks as the rookie RB1. Rome Odunze is a pyscho in the best possible way. The major concerns around Brian Thomas Jr. Braelon Allen is dropping down the rookie rankings like a stone. John Metchie is the ultimate truther. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 2: The Podfather sits down with Josh Larky to discuss best ball draft strategy. Is Rome Odunze now overrated? How underrated is Troy Franklin and Brian Thomas? Major concerns about Jonathon Brooks. How Blake Corum became under-appreciated. Brian Robinson is actually underrated. Terry McLaurin is a total smash right now. Why top tight ends like Sam LaPorta are a sucker play. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 10, Episode 1: The Podfather sits down with Ray Garvin to discuss rookie sleepers and top truthers. Has Malik Nabors jumped the shark? Jaylen Wright is the most underrated running back in the class. Is this the year for Drake London? Breece Hall has absolute maximum upside. Michael Wilson and Roschon Johnson are top conviction plays. --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 9, Episode 32: The Podfather talks to Jason Allwine about dynasty rankings and smash plays for Week 15 of the NFL season. Why Courtland Sutton is a must-starts for the fantasy playoffs. Will Brian Robinson play this week? Fire up Chris Rodriguez? How much upside does Zamir White bring to the table? Where should Rachaad White be ranked in dynasty? Should the Bears commit to Justin Fields? Where will Michael Pittman be drafted in 2024? How good is Jayden Reed? -- Subscribe to the PlayerProfiler Podcast Network ➔ https://pod.link/1013135614 --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 9, Episode 31: The Podfather chats with John Daigle from 4For4 about the players teed up to smash in the fantasy football playoffs. CJ Stroud has more 450-yard games than Bryce Young has 250-yard games. Tony Pollard looks like a league winner. Sam Laporta is a top-5 tight end and Jake Ferguson is a top-10 tight end. Jalen Hurts is Tom Brady-plus. D'Andre Swift has 25 red zone carries and 4 rushing touchdowns. Why Chuba Hubbard has more fantasy points than Jonathan Taylor. -- Subscribe to the PlayerProfiler Podcast Network ➔ https://pod.link/1013135614 --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 9, Episode 30: The Podfather talks to Ian Hartitz from Fantasy Life about top fantasy football RB stashes. Should we keep the light on for Dameon Pierce? Could Keaton Mitchell do a Dion Lewis impression in the second half? Does CJ Stroud belong in the Mahomes-Hurts-Allen God Tier? Why Garrett Wilson is explosive DeAndre Hopkins. Chris Olave should fall in love with Jameis Winston. Tank Bigsby is fumbling away the No. 2 RB job. Stick a fork in Jerry Jeudy. -- Subscribe to Mind of Mansion directly ➔ https://pod.link/1671452868 --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 9, Episode 29: The Podfather talks to Alex Caruso from the 33rd team about top fantasy football trade targets. The time is now to trade for Marquise Brown How Khalil Shakir is helping unlock Josh Allen. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs are busting for different reasons. Why the Packers did not trade Aaron Jones. Will DeAndre Hopkins continue to go nuclear? Streaming Baker Mayfield vs. Will Levis in Week 9. -- Subscribe to Mind of Mansion directly ➔ https://pod.link/1671452868 --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 9, Episode 28: The Podfather talks to Kyle Dvorchak from NBC Sports/Rotoworld about the REAL league winning players. Why Travis Etienne dictated the right draft strategy. Good time to trade for Gabriel Davis? Buying Chris Olave rest of season. Tony Pollard SZN is coming soon. Mocking the Draft Capital Mob with Quentin Johnston. -- Subscribe to Mind of Mansion directly ➔ https://pod.link/1671452868 --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 9, Episode 27: The Podfather talks to Theo Gremminger from PlayerProfiler about players with futures that hang in the balance in Week 4 of the NFL Season. Is Bill Belichick Dust? The best stacks were Josh Allen+Stefon Diggs and Jalen Hurts+AJ Brown Why Zero RB was the key to victory in 2023. C.J. Stroud or Anthony Richardson in Dynasty? Marvin Mims and Michael Wilson are surprise receiving yards leaders. Why should Sam LaPorta be the Dynasty TE1? The catastrophe that is Kyle Pitts. Time to move down Jaylen Waddle in dynasty? -- Subscribe to Mind of Mansion directly ➔ https://pod.link/1671452868 --
The Mind of Mansion, Season 9, Episode 26: The Podfather talks to Seth Diewold from PlayerProfiler about players with futures that hang in the balance in Week 4 of the NFL Season. The future for Quentin Johnston starts and may end this week. Imagine doubting Rachaad White. Dameon Pierce Buy-low Time? Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs. Zay Flowers is more than a conversation. -- Subscribe to Mind of Mansion directly ➔ https://pod.link/1671452868 --