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The Hard Earned Yard is a Fantasy Football and NFL Betting podcast. Your hosts, Brent Appleyard, Ryan Birney, Jayrese Jones and Doug Steffens, provide you with insight, good laughs and a and some money/fantasy titles along the way. Be sure to subscribe on your podcast platform of choice so you never miss an episode!

NFL/Fantasy Football/NFL Betting


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    NFL Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 42:51


    On this week's episode, we went over our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we each went over our predicted winners for the 2021 NFL Awards. We chose our defensive rookie of the year, offensive rookie of the year, comeback player of the year, offensive player of the year, defensive player of the year, and the most valuable player. 

    Chris Mortensen Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 76:04


    On this special Saturday podcast, we interviewed the one and only, Chris Mortensen. He provided his expert knowledge and insights for both fantasy football and the NFL in general. 

    Fantasy Awards/Bold Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 56:11


    On this week's episode, we went over our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we each went over our predicted winners for the 2021 Fantasy Football Awards. We chose our Fantasy MVP, LVP, Sleeper of the Year, ROY, and League Winner. Then we each gave a bold prediction for the upcoming fantasy season. 

    Top 10 Tips/Tricks to Win Your Fantasy League

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 54:48


    On this week's episode, we went over our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we each went over our Top 10 tips and tricks to win your fantasy leagues. 

    0.5 PPR Mock Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 51:51


    On this week's episode, we went over our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we completed a 0.5 PPR mock draft to get everyone ready for their upcoming 2021 fantasy drafts.

    NFC North Division Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 61:39


    On this Tuesday episode, we went over our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we broke down the NFC North Division; going over our thoughts on the fantasy relevant players on the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, and Green Bay Packers.

    NFC West Division Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 60:52


    On this Thursday episode, we broke down the NFC West Division; going over our thoughts on the fantasy relevant players on the San Fransisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks. 

    NFC East Division Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 65:36


    On this Tuesday episode, we went over our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we broke down the NFC East Division; going over our thoughts on the fantasy relevant players on the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and The Washington Football Team.

    AFC North Division Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 72:04


    On this Tuesday episode, we went over our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we broke down the AFC North Division; going over our thoughts on the fantasy relevant players on the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

    AFC West Division Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 67:52


    On this Thursday episode, we broke down the AFC West Division; going over our thoughts on the fantasy relevant players on the Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, and Denver Broncos.

    AFC East Division Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 60:49


    On this Tuesday episode, we went over our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we broke down the AFC East Division; going over our thoughts on the fantasy relevant players on the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and New York Jets.

    Does The ADP Check Out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 39:35


    On this special Monday episode, we went over our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we discussed if we agreed with a few players' ADPs, and also asked each other some NFL trivia questions.

    Fantasy Elite Leap Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 42:23


    On tonights episode of the show we all pick a player that we think may be poised to take that step into the "fantasy elite".

    Players You Should Forgive From Last Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 37:54


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we discussed what players you should forgive this fantasy season. Whether it be from injury or performance, these players should be forgiven if you want to have a successful fantasy season. 

    Early Fantasy Sleepers and Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 69:28


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. We then each gave our early fantasy sleepers and values for the upcoming 2021 NFL season.

    Early Breakouts and Busts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 44:35


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we each went over what fantasy players we expect to be breakouts and busts in the upcoming 2021 NFL season.

    Tips to Become a Better Trader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 32:41


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we each gave our #1 fantasy trade tips to become an expert fantasy GM.

    Who Are You Hyping/Fading?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 51:21


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we each chose a fantasy player that we are currently hyping and a player that we are currently fading prior to the 2021 fantasy draft season.

    Your #1 Draft Tip For a Newbie Fantasy Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 49:18


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we each gave our #1 fantasy draft tip for new fantasy players. 

    Sell Me on ____ Winning Me a Fantasy Title

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 53:30


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we each chose a fantasy relevant player, and the other members of the podcast had to make an argument for why that player would help win you a fantasy title in 2021.

    Fantasy 'Who Am I'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 60:19


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we played Fantasy 'Who Am I,' where we each gave hints about a fantasy relevant player we chose, and the others had to try and guess who that player was.

    Dynasty Keep/Trade/Cut

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 52:58


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we each gave a Keep/Trade/Cut scenario for three players in a dynasty league format.

    Does the ADP Check Out?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 42:34


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we went over Zeke, D'Andre Swift, Kyle Pitts, and DK Metcalf's ADP. We discussed if we thought the ADP was too high, too low, or just right.

    "When I say___, you say___"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 56:11


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we played a game of "when I say ___, you say ___." This involved each of us giving our gut reaction to a player, a situation, etc.

    Post NFL Draft : 0.5 PPR Fantasy Mock Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 81:59


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we each drafted our own team in a 0.5 PPR fantasy mock draft.

    Post NFL Draft Dynasty Trade Values

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 62:55


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we discussed the dynasty trade values for newly drafted rookies.

    Dynasty Rookie Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 60:06


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we completed our dynasty league's rookie draft and discussed our picks and teams overall.  

    2021 NFL Draft Round 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 104:36


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we watched the first half of the 2021 NFL draft.

    Draft Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 64:14


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we discussed where we thought fantasy relevant players would land in this year's NFL draft.

    NFL Draft Prospect Film Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 62:15


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we watched and analyzed film on some prospects in the upcoming NFL draft.

    Early Top 12 QB Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 81:06


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we discussed our top 12 QB fantasy rankings for the upcoming season.

    Early Top 12 TE Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 59:05


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we discussed our 0.5 PPR Top 12 TE fantasy rankings for the upcoming season.

    Early 11-24 WR Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 72:29


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we discussed our 0.5 PPR 11-24 WR fantasy rankings for the upcoming season.

    Early Top 10 WR Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 67:58


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we discussed our 0.5 PPR Top 10 WR fantasy rankings for the upcoming season.

    Early 11-24 RB Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 73:00


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we discussed our 0.5 PPR 11-24 RB fantasy rankings for the upcoming season.

    Early Top 10 RB Ranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 63:56


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we discussed our 0.5 PPR Top 10 RB fantasy rankings for the upcoming season.

    0.5 PPR Mock Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 74:14


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we all drafted our own teams in a 12 team 0.5 PPR mock draft.

    Fantasy 'Blasts from the Past'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 58:53


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we discussed fantasy 'blasts from the past.' These included players that had a great fantasy season, or even just a few great fantasy weeks. 

    Free Agent 'Chill or Thrill'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 51:23


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we each discussed whether we thought a fantasy relevant player on a new team will be a 'chill or thrill' for the upcoming fantasy season. 

    Free Agency cont./Early FA Buy/Sell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 56:07


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we went over the new fantasy relevant free agency news from the past few days. We each then gave our buy/sell for a FA that changed teams this offseason. 

    Free Agency Frenzy/Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 72:15


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we discussed some of the recent free agency news regarding fantasy relevant players. 

    Fantasy Football Buy/Sell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 69:16


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we each came up with a buy or sell for the upcoming fantasy football season.

    Fantasy "Make a Wish"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 76:56


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we discussed each of our fantasy wishes for the upcoming season.

    Top 10 Finishers; Will they repeat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 78:12


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we discussed whether we thought the players who finished in the Top 10 in fantasy last year would stay there for the 2021 fantasy season.

    Way Too Early 0.5 PPR Top 12 Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 83:35


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we went over each of our top 12 picks for 2021 0.5 PPR fantasy drafts.

    Way Too Early 0.5 PPR Mock Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 95:03


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we did a 0.5 PPR mock draft, with each of us selecting our own team. 

    Way Too Early Buy/Sell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 64:38


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we started off by playing Hard Earned Yard Jeopardy. Then, we each gave our way too early 2021 fantasy football buy or sell. 

    2020 Fantasy Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 63:10


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we each discussed our Stud, Dud, Waiver Wire Pick Up of the Year, and Fantasy MVP for the 2020 fantasy football season.

    Super Bowl Fantasy Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 53:08


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we started off by playing Hard Earned Yard Jeopardy. Then we filled out a DFS lineup for the Super Bowl. 

    Super Bowl Betting Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 43:39


    On this week's Tuesday podcast, we started out by giving our Rumblin' and Fumblin' for the week. Then we each discussed our locks for the Super Bowl. 

    Super Bowl Bye Week Trivia Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 62:45


    On this week's Thursday podcast, we started off by trying to answer some Pro Bowl trivia. Then we got into our Hard Earned Yard Jeopardy. 

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