The Bleav Fantasy Football Show with Michael Fabiano

No Fabs today, as he travels for the LA Scott Fish Bowl draft this weekend.  But what a guest we have for you!  The leading receiver of the 2012 Jacksonville Jaguars… Cecil Shorts!  The former fantasy stud (WR22 in '12) used to “hate” fantasy, but now he's “in love.”  And, as the host of “Bleav in Texans”, he's got answers to to the questions we all have about the most targeted fantasy offense of the year.  Which Texans WR should we draft?  What can we expect from Joe Mixon?  How bout Dalton Schultz? He's also got unique insight into Nick Chubb's return from knee injury (stemming from a multi-ligament knee injury of his own.) Plus… mid-to-late round rookie WR thoughts.  And a favorite Rd 2 target. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

He's back! FSWA Hall of Famer Bob Harris (@footballdiehard) graciously returns- despite Michael Fabiano's harassment- to the Bleav Fantasy Football Show to tell us why he waited 10 rounds (!!!) to draft his first receiver in Scott Fish Bowl. What led to his RB-heavy draft strategy? Is it a strategy more people should employ? Plus, Fabs (with the help of a smart person) tells us what he found when he merged last year's NFL statistics with this year's SFB scoring. What did it reveal about the players we're drafting? And is there a QB we should be taking… a lot earlier? Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Fabs and Lindsay react to a Superflex Mock Draft they did this week, for Sports Illustrated, with some of their friends from the fantasy industry.  Which builds popped the most?  What is it with the 12-hole and waiting (a long time) on running backs? Why did Lindsay and Fabs make the choices they made?  And which players did Fabs snipe from Lindsay?  (There were 2.) Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Fabs and Lindsay are back, with reaction to a 12 team PPR mock draft they did for Sports Illustrated- full of heavy hitters from the industry.  Which builds worked best?  What didn't work? What are the strategies they're finding most successful this season? The point of mock drafting is to try things out and learn from the experience… and there's lots to be learned from this particular exercise. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

The first 3 Scott Fish Bowl live drafts have taken place, and Lindsay and Fabs have 9 draft boards worth of information to take in. Hear their early thoughts on the way drafters seem to have adjusted to this year's scoring system and where you can find value in your draft. We talked to Scott Fish a few weeks ago about the “nerfed” QB scoring… is it actually pushing QBs down the board?  How early are TEs going with the premium scoring? What about kickers, with their inflated scoring? Plus… is Caleb Williams a risky pick? And does Superman 2 hold up?  (Fabs, from his own Fortress of Solitude, breaks down his recent rewatch of the 1980 film and a handful of plot holes that bothered him more as an adult than they did as a kid.) Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Fabs and Lindsay are back and bold in this episode.  Whether it's talking about old Love Boat episodes, Milton Berle “fun” facts you'd rather not know, or football milestones that may or may not be in reach, it's all on the table in this one. Find out which of Fabs' “bold predictions” he believes in the least and the one Lindsay doesn't think is realistic at all. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Today on the Fantasy Football Show, Fabs and Lindsay are grouping players by team and asking which one they'd rather have AT ADP. Puka Nakua at the end of the 1st round or Cooper Kupp in the middle of the 4th? Achane at 2.6? Or Mostert at 8.6? This is a value driven conversation aimed at figuring out what our best build strategy might be.  And as always, it goes off the raise. Gear up for an interjected “which records will never be broken” conversation.  And yet another “What should we make of Diggs” discussion. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Fabs has found some stats that drove fantasy production for a few of your favorite players last year, that he doesn't think we're likely to see duplicated this season.  That doesn't mean they're all regression candidates in fantasy, but that they might have to generate fantasy points a different way.  As Fabs likes to say, “Beware the magical season.” We've got a few for each position group. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Fabs did a 10 round mock draft with different starting build strategies for each team.  In this episode, Lindsay and Fabs react to the draft, pointing out patterns that developed and where value picks emerged. They talk about the ranges that they might want to target for various position groups and why they'd take certain players ahead of others within the same range. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

SFB14 scoring is out and Scott Fish is here with the cliff's notes. Tight ends are premium.  But HOW premium?  QBs are nerfed, but HOW nerfed?  (Also what does nerfed mean?  And what's a sigma rizzler?) Rasheed Shahid is going to go higher in your drafts than you'd otherwise expect because special teams scoring is nuts.  (Should you take a kicker earlier this year?) And that's just the scoring.  Lineup requirements will also alter draft strategies. (Just 1 RB spot?! 6 flexes?!) If you're in SFB14, or if you want to be, this is the show for you! Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Our conversation, on the last episode, about the 3 Texans WRs, and the likelihood that they meet ADP expectations this year, led Fabs down a historical rabbit hole.  And he emerged with some data.  Historically… the number of teams that have supported 3 high(er) end WRs in one season is… small.  But it's happened.  And Fabs and Lindsay disagree about whether the numbers make them feel better or worse about the Texans chances. Also in this episode, a closer look at Mike Evans.  Is he flying under the fantasy radar?  And should you prefer him to Drake London at ADP? Plus… are you “Team Lots Of Pictures In My Phone” or “Team Delete and Keep That Number Manageable?” Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

We're tackling some high end wide receivers on today's episode, with numbers you need to know before you draft. Like: *Puka's averages WITH Cooper Kupp. (What if Kupp's healthy all year? Does that hurt Puka's fantasy value?) *Justin Jefferson WITHOUT Kirk Cousins. (How worried should we be about JJ's value with Darnold or McCarthy?) *Diggs in Houston (Is he declining?  Can they support THREE fantasy assets at WR?) Speaking of which, have we EVER seen a team support 3 WRs the way we're hoping Houston (and Chicago) will this season? Lindsay and Fabs hope this conversation helps you figure out which guys you'd prefer in the higher ranges, and why. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Lindsay and Fabs are back with some stats that might sway your opinions about the fantasy value of a handful of running backs. What should we make of the way James Cook, Zamir White & Aaron Jones finished the year last season? What should we make of the multi-back backfields in Seattle, Miami and Pittsburgh? Plus.. a very specific thing to look out for this summer in Denver. Also… in the non-fantasy related department, this episode brings you a horror movie recommendation; thoughts on female hair lengths… and bad news for Movember participants. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

14 of Goff's first 15 games are indoors! Stafford averaged 20.3 pts in his last 6 starts! There's a lot of information out there about fantasy assets- both exciting and concerning.  But what should you make of it all? Fabs has honed in on 8 QB stats that he thinks are helpful in determining what's real and what's not. Listen to his conversation with Lindsay as they try to figure out who's worth drafting… and which QBs really have a chance to be better this season. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Lindsay is on vacation, so Fabs goes solo with a look at wide receiver and tight end sleepers for 2024! Fabs also discusses the teams that have to play three games in 13 days or less during the season, including the Cowboys and Chiefs (to name a few), and what it might mean for fantasy fans. Plus, he talks about his experience at a sleep center for his sleep apnea issues (wonderful), and why it's almost never OK to switch teams or root for multiple teams in the same sport! Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Gotta love when an organic theme develops. And today's theme is “rest.” Lindsay and Fabs discuss Warren Sharp's findings about rest edges revealed by the schedule release, and what the rest disparities might mean for fantasy… starting with the #1 pick. Then Fabs reveals his 2024 “Sleepers” at QB and RB.  (After establishing his very thorough- and narrow- definition of “sleeper”). It's also revealed that Fabs is a poor “sleeper” and might be getting a CPAP machine, which will definitely be good for his dating life. Plus… a discussion about the last “Total Access” show. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

The schedule is out. What does it mean for your fantasy team?  Lindsay and Fabs, and special guest JJ Zachariason (@lateroundqb) from the Late Round Podcast, tell you what schedule-related elements they look for to help them draft, and which elements might not be as relevant as you think. Plus… JJ is documenting his attempt to become a “Best Ball Bro” this summer and tells us what he's learned about the format to this point. *How is best ball strategically different from redraft? *Which themes have emerged in the 250 best ball drafts he's started so far? *How does he approach variance when drafting that many teams? *Which running back is going too high? Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

It's the last round of our rookie dynasty mock draft!  Picks 31-40.  This is where Puka Nakua came off the board last year.  Will there be a hidden gem in here, this year? Finally, we see a slow down on wide receivers as other position groups start to come off the board.  Is this where we'll see Michael Penix drafted? Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Fabs and Lindsay continue their rookie dynasty mock draft with picks 21-30.  (If you haven't heard the episodes about rounds 1 & 2, you might want to listen to those before you listen to this one.) To start the episode, Fabs and Lindsay evaluate their drafts so far.  Which picks  already made, would they make differently, in retrospect.  (They each have one do-over.) Then, they dive into their round 3 picks, continue to struggle with the new name pronunciations, go down a weird rabbit hole about name origins and “sexy” trees. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Fabs and Lindsay (Mrs. Matt?) continue their Rookie Dynasty Start Up Mock Draft with the second round of players. There's a run on wide receivers in the first half of the round.  And there are concerns about all of them.  We also see 3 running backs come off the board in this range, and one of the Patriots receivers. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Got a rookie dynasty draft coming up?  Trying to figure out who you should take when?  This episode (and the next few) are for you. Fabs and Lindsay are doing a 10-team rookie dynasty mock draft and telling you why they're taking the players they are. First round is covered in this episode: -What to do BEFORE your draft -Why Lindsay would take Odunze over Nabers -Can you afford to take Brock Bowers in the top half of the first round? -Where do you need to pull the trigger if you want RB1? -When do the QB's start to come off? Plus…Fabs' post death body disposition wishes. AND… Fabs swears! The E is his fault! Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Lindsay and Michael are joined by college football data scientist Parker Fleming (@statsowar) to analyze the fantasy value of this year's rookie class.  Parker tells us which players he's higher (and lower) on than consensus. Is AD Mitchell's Yards Per Route Run (YPRR) cause for concern? Can we trust Keon Coleman to lead Buffalo's receiver room? Should we be in or out on Brock Bowers at his ADP? Plus… a sleeper receiver. Parker also helps us wrap our brains around this year's new “upside down” Fantasy Cares Eliminator scoring. 6 pts per turnover? For offensive players?? Do we just draft bad players?  Parker walks us through a different strategy. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

In what can only be described as a podcast version of a Progressive commercial, Fabs gets a lesson in technology, popular (and unpopular) phrases, and how not to secure a meeting with HR, while he schools us fantasy football prioritization. Lindsay Rhodes and Michael Fabiano discuss which veteran players most benefited from the draft in fantasy, and which ones saw their value take a hit. Plus… Fabs reveals his post-draft fantasy Redraft rankings. And Lindsay takes issue with a few. Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano.

Now that the NFL Draft is over, and we know where everyone went, it's time to figure out what it means for your fantasy drafts. Michael Fabiano and Lindsay Rhodes discuss which rookies they're even MORE excited about post-draft… and which ones might fall down the board a little bit because of their landing spot. Plus: Marvin Harrison or Caleb Williams in rookie dynasty? WTF do we do with Penix in that format? Rome Odunze, Malik Nabers or… Ladd McConkey in redraft? Download and subscribe to the BLEAV Fantasy Football Show wherever you get your podcasts and follow Lindsay and Michael on twitter @lindsay_rhodes and @michael_fabiano. You can also watch the show on YouTube @MichaelFabiano.

Lindsay Rhodes and Michael Fabiano put together one last First Round Mock Draft before Thursday's Main Event with a group of exciting guests. They're joined by WWE Superstar Seth Rollins, Actor James Roday Rodriguez (Psych & A Million Little Things), and Former TE Gary Barnidge who all pitched in to fill out the picks for the 32 slots. Safe to say it's not your average mock draft and there absolutely, positively were some trades. The breakdown of the picks were as follows: Fabs - NFC & AFC Easts Lindsay - NFC & AFC Wests James - NFC & AFC Souths Gary - NFC & AFC Norths Seth - Da Bears Special Guest Dan Oberman - Raiders Be sure to check out the show and let us know what you think of the picks on social! Subscribe to the pod for more content - Fantasy Breakdowns of the rookies landing spots coming post-draft!

Michael Fabiano & Lindsay Rhodes are joined by Tyler Harding to talk about his experience taking the ACT as a Fantasy Football Punishment for losing his league. They review his team and figure out how he needs to approach things next year. Then they bring on NFL Draft Analyst Mike Renner (@mikerenner_) to get one last deep dive discussion in before next week's NFL Draft. Mike takes them through a breakdown of some of the weapons in this draft at receiver and also highlights some late round fliers that he believes could be impactful for Fantasy Football. Tune in next week for an all-time Mock Draft with some very special guests and be sure to subscribe and follow the show on apple and spotify!

Michael Fabiano and Lindsay Rhodes go through 10 items on Fabs' NFL Draft Fantasy Wish List. The list includes the Vikings Acquiring Drake Maye, the Cardinals drafting Marvin Harrison, Jr., and many, many more. Listen to the full show to hear the full list and be sure to subscribe on whichever platform you listen! Additionally, if you have specific Fantasy Football questions for Lindsay or Fabs dm them on their socials listed below: Lindsay Rhodes - @lindsay_rhodes Michael Fabiano - @Michael_Fabiano

Lindsay Rhodes and Michael Fabiano hop on the mic to discuss possums, player name pronunciation, and then NFC Draft Needs from a fantasy outlook standpoint. Fabs spends some extra time, effort, and energy on his favorite Dallas Cowboys and he doesn't have a lot of positive things to say! They go division by division working their way through the teams and who could possibly be targets in these destinations. Be sure to subscribe and follow Lindsay and Fabs on Twitter/X as well!

Lindsay Rhodes and Michael Fabiano hop on the mic to discuss the solar eclipse, totalities, and then AFC Draft Needs from a fantasy outlook standpoint. They go division by division working their way through the teams and who could possibly be targets in these destinations. NFC Draft needs coming later in the week! Be sure to subscribe and follow Lindsay and Fabs on Twitter/X as well!

Michael Fabiano is joined by Joe Hennig (Formerly Curtis Axel) to talk about the Minnesota Vikings and their decision to move on from Kirk Cousins and bring in Sam Darnold as a bridge QB. He talks about what he wants to see the Vikes do in the upcoming NFL Draft as well as the challenges presented for the team within a strong NFC North division. Then he and Fabs take a stroll down memory lane in preparation of this weekend's massive event: Wrestlemania 40. They give some of their predictions for the weekend and Joe also shares what he's got going on in the near future. This is one you won't wanna miss!

Michael Fabiano is joined by the LEGENDARY KING Bob Harris (subbing in for Lindsay Rhodes) to discuss the fantasy outlook for Justin Herbert and the Chargers, the woeful Cowboys and their big move potentially being adding Ezekiel Elliott and some draft talk to see who will move up for a QB.

Michael Fabiano (Massive Cowboys Fan) and Lindsay Rhodes hop on the mic to discuss the QB contract situation for "America's Team" and how that will affect the upcoming Fantasy Season as well as Dynasty Players attached to the Pokes. Fabs airs out his grievances about Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones and talks about his trepidation for stashing Ceedee Lamb in Dynasty Leagues depending on what happens with Dak Extension. Will the Cowboys ever return to the former glory of the 1990s?? Back Next week on Tuesday with a new episode!

Lindsay Rhodes and Michael Fabiano react to the news of recent NFL rule changes and how they will impact fantasy football in 2024

Michael Fabiano and Lindsay Rhodes are joined by esteemed guest - Actor and Fantasy Expert James Roday Rodriguez to check the box of earliest Fantasy Football Mock Draft of the off-season! They knock out a 5 round mock draft, 12 person league, full point per reception and break down their picks as they go along. Hopefully it gives you Fantasy Football Nerds listening to the show some insight on where players are right now. Of course things will change but it was a fun exercise for them and hopefully you think so too!  

Lindsay Rhodes and Michael Fabiano give you an updated listing of their Free Agency Fantasy Losers. Where do our two fantasy gurus rank the likes of Austin Ekeler, Justin Herbert, Kirk Cousins, and many more! Check this episode out and be sure to listen to this week's Mock Draft with a special guest later in the week. Follow Lindsay and Fabs on Social: Lindsay Rhodes - @lindsay_rhodes Michael Fabiano - @Michael_Fabiano

Lindsay Rhodes and Michael Fabiano give you an updated listing of their Free Agency Fantasy Winners. Where do our two fantasy gurus rank the likes of Keenan Allen to the Bears, Will Levis amongst Quarterbacks, and Hollywood Brown in Kansas City amongst many others. Check out the next episode to hear their Fantasy Free Agency Losers and be sure to tune in later in the week for a Mock Draft! Follow Lindsay and Fabs on Social: Lindsay Rhodes - @lindsay_rhodes Michael Fabiano - @Michael_Fabiano

Michael Fabiano and Lindsay Rhodes are back on the mic to give you more Free Agency News and Analysis on where players are winding up and how that will impact your fantasy roster! Mike Williams cut from the Chargers, Sam Howell to the Seahawks, and the Desmond Ridder swap for Rondale Moore. Tune in to the show and make sure to subscribe wherever you get your pods for a full Free Agency Breakdown next Tuesday!

Lindsay Rhodes and Michael Fabiano hop on the mic to give you PART 2 of their insight on the early signing period (legal tampering) and the moves that have been made thus far: Devin Singletary, Aaron Jones, and many more. Were they good moves for their team and will they produce increased Fantasy Output? Listen in to find out! Plus, what is going on with Justin Fields and where is his current value at...

Lindsay Rhodes and Michael Fabiano hop on the mic to give you their insight on the early signing period (legal tampering) and the moves that have been made thus far: Saquon, Derrick Henry, and many more. Were they good moves for their team and will they produce increased Fantasy Output? Listen in to find out! Plus, a personal story of Fabs texting Ekeler all throughout yesterday to figure out where he was headed. Be sure to listen to Part 2 for the rest of the coverage.

Michael Fabiano and Lindsay Rhodes guest host an edition of Bleav in Rams to bring you their takes on the Rams' Fantasy Football outlook for the upcoming season. They get into who the Rams may target in the draft as well as where Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams, and Puca Nakua will likely end up being available in your Fantasy Football Drafts. It's never too early to prep!! Be sure to check out their show Bleav in Fantasy Football (available on all audio platforms) and follow Lindsay and Fabs for expert advice leading up to the '24-'25 NFL season. Follow Both on X/Twitter: @lindsay_rhodes @Michael_Fabiano

Lindsay Rhodes and Michael Fabiano hop on the mic to give you your second dose of Weekly Fantasy Chat where they focus on the available Running Free Agent and play Cupid matching them up with Teams and then breaking down their potential fantasy output in those landing spots. Some friendly back and forth between our two co-hosts. Listen in to find out if your team will end up with All-Pros like Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs...or Zack Moss (who could still be a very productive back!)