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The Sporting News Fantasy experts get you ready for Week 12 by breaking down the top pickups (Bo Scarbrough, Jonathan Williams), trending players (James Conner, George Kittle), and guys on the start ‘em, sit ‘em bubble (Dak Prescott, Derrius Guice, Tom Brady, Josh Gordon, etc.). Get that, plus “revenge game” updates and way too much love for Ryan Griffin.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts get you ready for Week 11 by looking at the top pickups (Brian Hill, Deebo Samuel), trending players (David Johnson, Tyler Lockett), and guys on the start ‘em, sit ‘em bubble (Jared Goff, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Zach Ertz, etc.). Get that, plus way more mentions of Brian Hoyer, Kalen Ballage, and Ross Dwelley than you thought possible when the season began.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts tackle the biggest question of Week 9: Should you start or sit Lamar Jackson against the Patriots? Get that, plus analysis of the highest trending players (James Conner, Kenyan Drake, Patrick Mahomes) and players causing start ‘em/sit ‘em headaches (Mark Andrews, Zach Ertz, Melvin Gordon, Terry McLaurin, Tom Brady, etc.). Also, is Kalen Ballage the worst RB in the NFL?

The Sporting News Fantasy experts get you ready for Week 8 with breakdowns of the biggest injuries (Alvin Kamara, David Johnson, Adam Thielen), the biggest waiver pickups (Chase Edmonds, Ty Johnson, Kenny Stills), and the biggest start ‘em, sit ‘em question marks (Marvin Jones, Melvin Gordon, Odell Beckham Jr.). Get that and much more, including the most Titans talk ever on a fantasy football podcast.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts go over everything you need to know to be ready for Week 7. From sorting out the Rams and Packers backfields to weighing in on start ‘em, sit ‘em debates at every position, we have the answers to your questions. Also, discussion of Matt Ryan bobbleheads.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts break down everything you need to know for Week 6, from the top trending players to the best and worst matchups. Among the debates: Is Aaron Rodgers droppable? How about O.J. Howard? What should you do with the 49ers backfield? Can you actually trust Adrian Peterson this week? What about Stefon Diggs? Get the answers to those and many more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts get you ready for Week 5 by breaking down the top trending players and best/worst matchups. Is Auden Tate good or does he just look good? Has Wayne Gallman served his purpose? Can Aaron “250 and 2” Rodgers produce without Davante Adams? Should you give up on JuJu Smith-Schuster? We have answers to those questions and many, many more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts break down everything you need to know for Week 4, including what to expect from Wayne Gallman, Aaron Rodgers, Daniel Jones, and a host of others on the start ‘em/sit ‘em bubble. We also revisit last week’s Matthew Stafford argument (someone was wrong), spark a new debate about Adrian Peterson and Frank Gore (why?), discuss the “real” sleeper RB in New England (ooooh), and much more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts get you ready for Week 3 by breaking down all the biggest storylines. What can you expect from the Steelers and Saints? Is Frank Gore a must-start? Should Daniel Jones be picked up? Which secondary Chiefs WR is worth owning? We also have an intense argument about Matthew Stafford, come up with alternative jobs for people named “Terry McLaurin”, clear Devonta Freeman’s plate, warn of a Daniel Carlson Revenge Game, and much more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts get you ready for Week 2 by breaking down top-trending players (Antonio Brown, Joe Mixon, Todd Gurley, Marquise "Hollywood" Brown) and going over favorable/unfavorable matchups. Get that, plus a divisive Sammy Watkins debate, discussion of how bad a tight end can be to still burn the Browns, poorly researched analysis of the 49ers spending the week in Youngstown, and much more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts get you ready for Week 1 by breaking down top-trending players (Ezekiel Elliott, Melvin Gordon, Devin Singletary, LeSean McCoy) and going over favorable/unfavorable matchups. Get that, plus outlandish predictions for Justice Hill, a new nickname for Darren Waller, poorly researched field conditions updates for the 49ers-Bucs game, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Show, the SN Fantasy experts go over some of their least favorite picks heading into 2019 drafts. From future Hall-of-Fame QBs to exciting rookies to everyone’s favorite breakout WRs, we slow down the hype train and call out some potential busts.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts break down their All-Sleeper teams for the 2019 season in a particularly heated episode of the Fantasy Football Show podcast. Find out which underrated veterans and high-upside youngsters we think could break out this season.

In the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Show, the SN Fantasy experts break down a recent 12-team PPR Superflex mock draft and go over strategy tips for Superflex and two-QB leagues. Where did Ezekiel Elliott and Melvin Gordon go? When should you take your first and second QBs? Why does everyone love Mark Andrews so much? What’s the best-looking QB pair you can draft? Get that and much more.

The Sporting News fantasy experts get you ready for the 2019 season by breaking down everything you need to know about the running back position. From the top tier to the sleepers to the potential busts, find out our must-haves and do-not-drafts.

The Sporting News fantasy experts get you ready for the 2019 season by breaking down everything you need to know about the wide receiver position. From the top tier to the sleepers to the potential busts, find out our must-haves and do-not-drafts.

The Sporting News fantasy experts get you ready for the 2019 season by breaking down everything you need to know about defense and special teams. From the top tier to the sleepers to the potential busts, find out our must-haves and do-not-drafts.

The Sporting News fantasy experts get you ready for the 2019 season by breaking down everything you need to know about the quarterback position. From the top tier to the sleepers to the potential busts, find out our must-haves and do-not-drafts.

The Sporting News fantasy experts get you ready for the 2019 season by breaking down everything you need to know about the tight end position. From the top tier to the sleepers to the potential busts, find out our must-haves and do-not-drafts.

Hot Corner Fantasy Baseball: Episode 110 by Sporting News Fantasy

In the latest episode of the Hot Corner podcast, the Sporting News Fantasy experts talk waiver pickups, SP streamers, and the latest closer news. Get that, plus a discussion of rare/impressive sports feats, players who are ruining our fantasy seasons, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Hot Corner podcast, the Sporting News Fantasy experts break down potential waiver pickups -- including some guy named Kevin Newman -- before covering all aspects of your pitching staff (streamers, closers, and even middle relievers). Get that, plus intentional balk talk, trade predictions, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Hot Corner podcast, the Sporting News Fantasy experts talk hot waiver pickups, buy-low hitters, SP streamers, and notable closer happenings. Get that, plus below-the-belt humor, confusing Martin Prado murals, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Hot Corner podcast, the Sporting News Fantasy experts make some bad puns based on player’s names and do even worse Tracy Morgan impressions. In between, there’s analysis of this week’s top pickups, streaming options, and closer battles. Get that, plus some stolen base stats, updates on Chaz Roe’s real name, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Hot Corner podcast, the Sporting News Fantasy experts break down some top prospects, old veterans, and potential sell-high pitchers, including...Justin Verlander? Get that, plus real nicknames for Mitch Moreland and Hansel Robles, made-up nicknames for Tommy La Stella and Pat Neshek, “Weekend Streamin’” picks, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Hot Corner podcast, the Sporting News Fantasy experts discuss buy-low pitchers, potential waiver wire pickups, and frustrating closer situations . Get that, plus song parodies, dirty Instragram handles, “Weekend Streamin’” recommendations, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Hot Corner podcast, the Sporting News Fantasy experts break down the host of prospects burning up fantasy baseball waiver wires and all the important closer battles around the league. Get that, plus Carlos Lee memories, post-game interview antics, team stat splits to know, streamer recommendations, DFS tips, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Hot Corner podcast, the Sporting News Fantasy experts highlight some top waiver wire pickups (Garrett Hampson, Brandon Lowe, Scott Kingery, etc.), SP streamers for the weekend (yup, it’s Jordan Lyles time), and the latest on the closer front (Jeremy Jeffress, Wily Peralta, Diego Castillo, more). They also get confused over what team Wilson Ramos plays for, discuss nerdy fantasy baseball pet peeves, complain about Joey Votto choking up, do a deep dive on Corbin Burnes’ starts, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Hot Corner podcast, the Sporting News Fantasy experts go over some of the top waiver wire pickups, potential drops, streamers, and of course, closer battles. Get that, plus MLB DFS regrets, Dick Lovelady, and much more.

In the latest episode of the Hot Corner podcast, the Sporting News Fantasy experts break down the big injuries and closer battles from the first week and debate a few potential waiver pickups. Get that, plus random notes about Noah Syndergaard’s living situation, David Hess’s interrupted quest for baseball immortality, the crowning of this season’s most irrelevant player, and more.

Sporting News Fantasy experts go over some of their favorite player toss-ups and board bets for the upcoming season. Royals speedsters, Brewers sluggers, Mets and Pirates No. 4 starters, and an epic catcher basestealing showdown highlight the discussion.

In the debut episode of the Hot Corner, the Sporting News Fantasy Experts break down the rankings and look for sleepers while coming up with draft strategies for each position. Get that and more fantasy baseball draft tips as we work on our approach and play ourselves back into game shape.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts break down all the biggest injuries (Keenan Allen, James Conner, Aaron Jones) and top trending players (Nick Foles, Kalen Ballage) before looking at favorable and unfavorable Week 16 matchups. Don’t set your fantasy championship lineups until hearing their priceless pearls on Tom Brady, Leonard Fournette, Robby Anderson, Blake Jarwin (who?), and much more. Get that, plus details on Jim Nantz’s love for Tom Brady, Putt-Putt Golf videos from the early ‘90s, the appropriate time to wear “Sweep Cleats” and more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts reflect on a weird Week 14 (Derrick Henry?) before breaking down all the big storylines ahead of Week 15, including injuries to Carson Wentz, Melvin Gordon, Tyreek Hill, James Conner, and Odell Beckham Jr. They also look at favorable/unfavorable matchups and try to spot potential sleepers (Derek Carr, Ito Smith, Josh Reynolds, Ian Thomas). Get that, plus learn more about Bill Belichick’s new outlook on life, a sure-fire plan for foreign agents to sow dissension in America, and much more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts celebrate the end of the fantasy regular season before getting you ready for your playoffs. From “Game Changer” Jaylen Samuels to some guy named Jeff Wilson Jr., we look at the highest trending players, then break down the favorable/unfavorable matchups for players on the start/sit bubble, such as Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, Mark Ingram, Spencer Ware, Allen Robinson, Alshon Jeffery, and David Njoku. Get that, plus consolation-bracket etiquette, the proper pronunciation of “cache”, a Cam Newton vs. Odell Beckham Jr. debate, and much more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts lament “Sugar Ray” Leonard Fournette’s lost season before getting into this week’s highest trending players (Melvin Gordon, A.J. Green, Baker Mayfield) and looking ahead to the best and worst matchups for possible busts (Tom Brady? Aaron Rodgers?? Calvin Ridley???) and potential sleepers (LeGarrette Blount? Jameis Winston?? Matt “The Boss” LaCosse???). We also go in depth on irrelevant milestones, Jacksonville’s nickname, old-fashioned idioms, and much more in our Week 13 preview podcast.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts complain about not having any players in the Chiefs-Rams game before celebrating the Chiefs and Rams being on bye this week, then break down this week’s highest trending players (Lamar Jackson, Gus Edwards, Kerryon Johnson, and more) and best and worst matchups. Get that, plus Ace Ventura references, angry kicker-related fantasy rants, “Derrick Henry’s legendary stiff arm”, and much more in our Week 12 preview podcast.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts break down this week’s biggest fantasy football storylines, including the return of Brandon Marshall, the Seahawks RB situation, Joe Flacco’s injury, and the lamest six-team bye in history. We also talk about the best and worst matchups of the week (for entertainment purposes only – if you want to use it as start ‘em/sit ‘em advice, that’s on you), fantasy playoff schedules for select players, precocious youngsters from 80s and 90s sitcoms, next year’s top-10 players, international incidents, and much more in our Week 11 preview podcast.

From Dez Bryant’s return to Le’Veon Bell’s continued absence (and spelling difficulties), the Sporting News Fantasy experts break down all the relevant fantasy football topics on their Week 10 preview podcast. Get more stats (Falcons allow 8.5 catches/game to RBs. You’re welcome), narratives (Dion Lewis revenge game!), and start ‘em/sit ‘em advice (sit Tom Brady and Gronk?!?!?) than you can handle, as well as valuable pronunciation lessons, silly fantasy superstitions, election-meddling accusations, and much more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts come in hot on their Week 9 preview podcast, discussing passive-aggressive fantasy-related texts, horrible sleeper/bust predictions, meaningless fantasy trades (and meaningful real-life trades), and the reliability of "Revenge Games." They also break down the most searched players of the week (Tyreek Hill’s groin and Josh Gordon’s arms are involved), potential sleepers and risky starts (we’re definitely not saying “busts” this week), and why Taysom Hill is everything wrong with fantasy football.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts take to Webcrawler (Google is overrated) to find the most-searched players of the week (Amari Cooper, Matt Breida, Marshawn Lynch, Carlos Hyde, etc.). After breaking down their situations – and the players around them – they get into their Week 8 sleeper/bust picks. Get that, plus random stats, horrible nicknames (Raheem Mozart? Doug Fartin’? The Legion of Whom?), and plenty of regrets over last week’s mistakes

The Sporting News Fantasy experts try to learn from last week’s mistakes (they never do) before looking ahead to this week’s top trending players (Frank Gore, Ito Smith, Marlon Mack, Peyton Barber), must-have pickups, and sleepers/busts picks. Warning: Eli Manning and Joe Flacco are prominently involved. We also (quietly) discuss what it would take to trade for Todd Gurley, Andrew Luck’s workout routine, and more narratives than you can handle.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts look back at what they got wrong last week (Derrick Henry...always Derrick Henry) before moving forward with the top trending players, pickups, and sleepers/busts for Week 6. We also debate which rapper you’d want sitting next to you during an ESPN interview, whether Drew Brees endorses “Cola”, who came up with the idea of giving Brees a laminated certificate during a football game, and much more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts apologize for saying Kenyan Drake would be a sleeper and Jared Good would be a bust last week, then look ahead to Week 5’s trending players, potential pickups, and sleepers/busts (we’ll do better this week, we swear). We also have heated debates over John Brown vs. Dede Westbrook, the severity of hamstring injuries, the definition of a “bust”, and how to pronounce “Keke Coutee”. Get that and much more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts look back at last week’s bad calls (sorry we doubted you, Chris Carson) and look ahead to Week 4’s sleepers and busts. (Can Kenyan Drake and Kirk Cousins be that bad again?) In between, we discuss the week’s most trending players, including Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jameis Winston, Baker Mayfield, and Calvin Ridley. We also bore people with hyper-specific fantasy trade talk, bad betting beats, Big Brother 20 predictions, the significance of the “Dakota Marker” game, Andrew Luck’s emasculating moment, and much more.

Sporting News Fantasy experts admit their mistakes from last week (Amari Cooper a bust? Pump the brakes on Patrick Mahomes?) and discuss this week’s most trending players (Josh Gordon, Carson Wentz, Chris Carson, Aaron Jones, Antonio Brown). We also make our Week 3 sleeper and bust picks (Can Ryan Fitzpatrick do it again? Are LeSean McCoy and Larry Fitzgerald “done”?) and get into Grocery Store Arena Leagues, obesity not being a stigma, healthy scratches, a very brief reference to a Fox teen drama from over a decade ago, and much more.

Episode 3: Week 2 preview The Sporting News Fantasy experts look at what they got wrong last week (Ronald Jones breakout?) and this week’s most talked about players (can we interest you in a Phillip Lindsay?) before getting into Week 2 sleeper and busts picks (Tom Brady? Really?). We also remind listeners that Matt Patricia is a rocket scientist and Ryan Fitzpatrick went to Harvard, throw out some Aaron Rodgers conspiracy theories, briefly touch on an underrated Paul Rudd film, and much more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts break down the most searched players, including Le’Veon Bell, Josh Gordon, 49ers RBs, and, for some reason, Melvin Gordon, before getting into Week 1 sleeper, bust and DFS picks. We also debate what type of party guest David Njoku would be, if watching MTV’s “The Challenge” is a worthwhile reason for skipping a fantasy draft, and much more.

The Sporting News Fantasy experts argue over the best types of fantasy drafts, the most (and least) important positions, and a whole slew of this-guy-or-that-guy toss-ups that you might be faced with at some point during your draft.