The Apex Fantasy Football Podcast

In the fantasy championship week, the Apex crew starts by suggesting possible waiver pickups to help lock up your league's trophy including Darrell Henderson (1:29), George Kittle (3:42), and even Marcus Mariota (6:22). They then segue into discussing the (high-end QB1) Jalen Hurts phenomenon (8:09) and how he is representative of some important lessons learned about fantasy QBs in 2020. They analyze things such as the true importance of rushing production for QBs, the late-round QB strategy for 2020, the future of the QB position, and how these lessons can be actionable in 2021 (12:08). Finally, in the holiday spirit, the gang shares one wish from their football-related "Christmas wishlists" (36:50).

The Apex crew looks at the fantasy semifinals waiver wire and discusses how Lynn Bowden (1:09), Jeffrey Wilson (4:23), and Jalen Hurts (6:35) can help you advance to your fantasy football championship and which sorts of players you should consider starting them over. Then they discuss the current state of the 2020 rookie RB class and the actionable lessons their ups and downs have taught fantast owners, and how these lessons can be applied to 2021 (11:11). Finally, the crew ends the episode by collectively discussing and selecting their current top 5 fantasy RBs for the 2021 season, and even sneak in rankings for 2021's sophomore RBs (22:57).

It's playoff time in the Week 14 edition of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast! The crew goes over potential waiver wire options such as Keke Coutee (1:43), Ty Johnson (6:06), Jeff Wilson (8:15), and Jalen Hurts (12:08) and analyzes some streamable quarterbacks (19:40) and defenses (22:54) to help you win your playoff matchups. They then take a look at certain thresholds of fantasy scoring, comparing how running backs and wide receivers fared during the 2020 fantasy football regular season and what lessons should be remembered when drafting 2021 fantasy teams (28:28).

In Week 13's episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the crew goes over a few possible waiver wire nuggets in the wake of Josh Jacobs's ankle injury and Will Fuller's suspension (1:00). They then look back at average draft position (ADP) and analyze what went right, what went wrong, trends, and lessons learned from reviewing 2020's preseason player values (4:20).

In the Thanksgiving-week edition of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the crew surveys a relatively shallow waiver week discussing Gus Edwards, James White, and Frank Gore (1:05) at running back and Nelson Agholor (6:58) and Russell Gage (10:45) at wide receiver. They then pour one out for Joe Burrow and tell you how the Bengals offense (especially their wide receivers) will project in fantasy football going forward (15:05). Finally, the gang each share a couple of NFL-related phenomena that they are especially thankful for this holiday season.

In Week 11's episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the gang begins by going through a varied week of waiver wire pickups. They discuss how the Saints offense may look without Drew Brees and what to expect from Jameis Winston (1:00), take a glance at Salvon Ahmend's potential (8:12), touch base with Kalen Ballage's continued resurgence (11:53), and turn back the clock with Alex Collins's possible Thursday night workhorse role (15:15). They then dissect a trio of waiver wire wide receivers including Michael Pittman Jr. (17:48), Josh Reynolds (21:53), and KJ Hamler (25:50). The crew ends the episode by taking a big-picture look as to just how special the 2020 rookie WR class is and analyze lessons that fantasy owners could learn from them going forward (30:55).

In Week 10's episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the crew starts by breaking down the Week 10 waiver wire featuring Jakobi Meyers (1:18), Kalen Ballage (6:01), Duke Johnson (9:02), Ryan Nall (11:18), and Richie James (15:05). They then proceed to marvel at the brilliance of rookie QBs Tua Tagovailoa (20:13) and Justin Herbert (24:56). They finish off the episode by dissecting what to do with your underperforming Baltimore Ravens going forward (30:00) and projecting each host's top-three 2021 redraft wide receivers (39:07).

In Week 9's episode of the Apex Fantasy Football podcast, the crew goes through important waiver adds this week in the backfields of the Packers (2:30), Colts (7:13), Chargers (15:24), and a wide receiver in Chicago (23:20).  Then, the gang laments the state of the tight end position in fantasy and gives plenty of actionable advice to owners hurting at the TE spot (27:17). Finally, they end the episode by diving into expected points for rookie running backs and which ones you should be buying (33:53).

In Week 8's episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the crew combs through a deep waiver wire week that encompasses nearly every position. They begin with the running backs, dissecting how to project Carlos Hyde and Deejay Dallas in Chris Carson's absence (1:00) and discussing Eno Benjamin (4:50), La'Mical Perine (9:30), and Wayne Gallman (12:45). They then pivot to waiver wire wide receivers such as Denzel Mims (15:09), Jalen Reagor (18:52), and Rashard Higgins (23:27). The gang finishes up the waiver wire segment recommending quarterbacks such as Tua Tagovailoa (28:00), Carson Wentz (30:55), and Derek Carr (33:25). Finally, they analyze how to move forward with the once-valuable Dallas Cowboys skill position players in fantasy and how to adjust your expectations for them going forward (35:30).

In Week 7's episode of the Apex Fantasy Football podcast, the Apex crew discusses possible waiver pickups JaMycal Hasty (1:34), Gus Edwards (4:04), and Boston Scott (7:10) at running back and Tim Patrick (13:07) and Keelan Cole (14:33) at wide receiver. The gang then continues to marvel at and evaluate the values of the stud rookie wide receivers like Chase Claypool (19:52), Tee Higgins (26:00), and Justin Jefferson (30:33). They also ponder their redraft value alongside underutilized early-round wide receiver selections such as JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mike Evans. Finally, the crew revisits the mid-round rookie running back discussion debating the roles of D'Andre Swift and Cam Akers with Adrian Peterson and Darrell Henderson still looming in their respective backfields (35:29).

In Week 6's episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the crew laments Dak Prescott's devastating injury and breaks down what it means for the Cowboys' offense (1:19) and discusses potential replacements for Dak in fantasy including Andy Dalton, Ryan Tannehill, and Justin Herbert (7:28). They then break down some huge weeks from players who could still be on your waiver wire like Chase Claypool (13:38), Mike Williams (17:33), Travis Fulgham (21:48), and a TE to target who is returning from IR (26:00). Finally, Mike Braude leads the breakdown of Week 6's "expected points" and discusses some good buy lows at wide receiver (29:36) and running back (34:10).

In Week 5's episode of the Apex Fantasy Football podcast, the crew uses the expected points metric to take stock of the committee backfields for the Ravens (1:16), Broncos (5:19), Lions (7:16), Colts (12:47), Rams (17:17), Buccaneers (24:22), 49ers (29:45) and Redskins (33:44). They do the same for the Cardinals pass catchers (36:34) while giving a pep talk to Marquise Brown and D.J. Moore owners (41:48), ponder how to treat Odell Beckham going forward (46:13), and marvel over Justin Jefferson (50:53). On the waiver wire, the gang tells you how to navigate and prioritize the Browns backfield after Nick Chubb's injury (53:46) and hypes up Justin Jackson as a post-Ekeler injury priority (54:50). For those needing help at wide receiver, Darnell Mooney (58:30) and Tim Patrick, Isaiah Ford, and Zach Pascal are also analyzed (1:00:25). They end the waiver wire section by assessing Week 4 breakouts Robert Tonyan (1:02:55) and Damien Harris (1:04:58). Finally, the Apex crew discusses how to handle fantasy draft busts - whether to sell high, simply bench them, or cut entirely for A.J. Green (1:09:00), Brandin Cooks (1:11:19), Kerryon Johnson (1:14:07), Todd Gurley (1:16:00), and Kenyan Drake (1:18:41).

In this episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the gang takes a look at the astounding performances of rookie wide receivers Justin Jefferson (1:25), Brandon Aiyuk (4:35), and Chase Claypool (7:06) in Week 3 and analyzes how you should view them on the waiver wire. They do the same for Andy Isabella (8:59), Greg Ward (13:10), and Carlos Hyde (15:16). Then, they try to make sense of the New England Patriots' backfield and how to prioritize their stable of RBs going forward (17:05). The crew then discusses some buy-low opportunities in your fantasy league including some rookie running backs (23:34), Myles Gaskin (31:21), D.J. Chark (34:07), D.J. Moore (35:55), Darius Slayton (44:57), and Jerry Jeudy (46:35). They finish off the episode talking about the Joe Burrow/Tee Higgins connection and how things are finally looking up in Cincinnati for both Bengals fans and fantasy footballers alike (49:16).

On the first in-season episode of the Apex Fantasy Football podcast, the crew surveys the wreckage of Week 2's “Injurypocalypse” and discusses what to do on the waiver wire for replacing Christian McCaffrey (1:00), Saquon Barkley (8:07), and Courtland Sutton (13:20). Then the crew takes a victory lap on Jonathan Taylor while mourning Parris Campbell's knee injury (18:49) and dishes out analysis on the Rams' backfield and Darrell Henderson. Then, they compare Chris Herndon and Dalton Schultz while doing some obligatory Adam Gase trashing (30:25), get excited about Tre'Quan Smith's usage going forward (34:04), and briefly talk about the 49ers backfield with some advice for deep-leaguers (37:55). Finally, the crew analyzes whether or not the Bills' offense is for real (43:53), if Robby Anderson is actually happening (49:14), and what to make of Hunter Henry and Tyler Higbee's usage thus far (53:07). Check out the episode webpage for the show notes, including in-depth analysis articles!

In the newest episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the crew breaks down what drafters should do with Alvin Kamara (1:10) and Dalvin Cook (5:30). Then, they debate training camp injuries and how they affect D'Andre Swift's injury and fantasy fallout (9:47), and do the same with Jalen Reagor (16:32). Finally, the gang takes a victory lap on Leonard Fournette and discusses how to approach the new Jaguars' backfield (23:27) and provides some last-minute draft tips you want to employ for your upcoming fantasy draft (34:20).

In this episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the crew follows up Part I of this pod by going through rounds 10 through 18 of ADP and discussing their favorite players to draft in each round: 10 (0:47), 11 (5:15), 12 (11:02), 13 (16:00), 14 (20:26), 15 (25:50), 16 (29:28), 17 (34:28) and 18 (38:48). Check out the episode webpage for the show notes, featuring league-winning articles!

In this episode, the Apex crew hosts the famous creator of the Zero RB strategy: RotoViz's Shawn Siegele. Shawn explains exactly what Zero RB is (1:40), how recent young talent at the wide receiver position has affected the strategy (5:38), and how the 2020 rookie running backs fit in with a Zero RB approach (9:05). Then, Shawn discusses what we've learned about Zero RB since his famous article introduced it in 2013 (13:27), evaluating college wide receivers (17:46), and where the drop-off at wide receivers is in 2020 fantasy drafts (23:00). Finally, Shawn describes executing a Zero RB approach in leagues that start 2 vs. 3 wide receivers (25:24), weighing talent vs. opportunity with guys like A.J. Brown (32:00), and whether Shawn sees himself as a “strategy drafter” or a “gatherer of value” when drafting his fantasy teams (36:57). Mike and Shawn then end the show by discussing their experiences in the 2020 Apex Expert Writer's League (46:04). View the episode webpage for this episode's show notes!  

In this episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the crew goes through each of the first nine rounds of average draft position (ADP) and selects their favorite player to draft in rounds one (1:19), two (5:20), three (8:43), four (12:30), five (20:10), six (24:37), seven (29:46), eight (35:23) and nine (40:02). Then, Mike and Dalton debate Stefon Diggs and how he will fare as a Buffalo Bill in this pod's version of "Heads or Tails" (45:18). Go to the episode webpage to see the show notes and more great fantasy football analysis!

In this episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the crew breaks down everything you need to know for drafting strategies and roster construction for your 2020 fantasy football drafts. They start by explaining and analyzing Value-Based Drafting (VBD) in 2020 (3:58), then transition into analyzing the state of the Zero RB drafting strategy (7:20). They then dive into the potential of taking an early-round tight end (19:48) as well as the idea of taking an early-round quarterback (24:04). Then they go into where the "pockets of value" are at each position in terms of draft price and how to customize your own drafting strategy (28:35). Finally, Mike and Dalton debate Josh Allen in this pod's edition of "Heads or Tails" (50:04). Visit the episode webpage for the show notes and other great free league-winning content on the Apex Blog!

In this episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, Asher, Mike and Dalton tell you everything you need to know about the rookie running backs you should be familiar with for your 2020 fantasy football season. The crew analyzes each player's metrics and situation, and what it means for the 2020 fantasy football season and beyond: Jonathan Taylor (1:30), Clyde Edwards-Helaire (9:59), D'Andre Swift (18:22), Cam Akers (23:31), J.K. Dobbins (31:08), Ke-Shawn Vaughn (38:17), Antonio Gibson (43:36), Zack Moss (50:20), and A.J. Dillon (52:33). Then, the potential impact of COVID-19 on 2020 rookies is analyzed in terms of if/how you should adjust your fantasy football draft strategy (57:50). Finally, the crew debates (wait for it) another rookie running back in this episode's edition of "Heads or Tails" (1:06:54). Show Notes: 10 Rookie Running Backs You Should Know For Fantasy Football 2020 Peak Age For An NFL Running Back How Jonathan Taylor Reaches His Ceiling In Year 1 The Curious Case of Mark Ingram  

The Apex Fantasy Football crew takes turns tearing down overdrafted fantasy football picks in their All-Overvalued Fantasy Football team. This "team" features one QB (3:03), an RB1 (6:33) and RB2 (11:21), a WR1 (15:51), WR2 (18:19) and a WR3 (21:20), one TE (26:29), and a FLEX (29:56). Then, Mike and Dalton debate Mark Andrews in this episode's segment of "Heads or Tails" (34:43). Show Notes: Peak RB Age Peak WR Age

In this episode of the Apex Fantasy Football Podcast, the crew analyzes everything you need to know about 2nd-year breakout wide receivers and why they are some of the most undervalued players in fantasy. Mike and Dalton explain why understanding 2nd-year breakout wide receivers is vital to winning your fantasy league (1:20), then they reveal the statistical and player profile thresholds that will help you spot these league-winning players (5:13), and how to use this information to your advantage for the 2020 fantasy football season (11:31). Then, Mike and Dalton debate Marquise Brown in this pod's edition of "Heads or Tails" (23:16). Show Notes: Shawn Siegele on 2nd-Year Breakouts Blair Andrews on 2nd Year Breakouts Blair Andrews on Relationship Between WR Age and Opportunity Mike Braude on How 2nd-Year Breakouts Win Championships Mike Braude on 4 Cheap 2nd-Year Breakouts To Target Mike Braude on How To Evaluate Fantasy Football Players Dalton Kates on When Efficient Rookies Become WR1s  

In the premiere episode of the Apex Fantasy Football podcast, Mike Braude, Asher Molk, and Dalton Kates are introduced and discuss the show's philosophy. Each host dissects a player they think are undervalued at their current average draft position (3:47). Mike talks about DJ Moore (4:30), Dalton talks about Hunter Henry (9:53), and Asher talks about Chris Carson (16:09). Then, Mike and Dalton take opposing sides debating Odell Beckham Jr.'s 2020 fantasy football outlook in the first edition of "Heads or Tails" (22:42). Show Notes: The Free Apex Blog D.J. Moore Analysis Hunter Henry Analysis Peak TE Age Article Chris Carson Analysis Peak RB Age Article