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The Lateral: A Sideways Look at Fantasy Football. Come hang as @HermsNFL, @McLateralFF, and @ZackyNFL attempt to disrupt the norms of fantasy football strategy and philosophy and reshape how this goofy game is played. Follow us on Twitter at @TheLateralFF and at www.thelateralff.com

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    Latest episodes from The Lateral: A Sideways Look at Fantasy Football

    The Lateral Show: 2023 NFL Draft Reactions w/ Jeff Krisko & Walker Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 81:33


    Welcome back to The Lateral Show with Herms! Tonight, we're diving into the aftermath of the 2023 NFL Draft. Which team had the best haul of picks? What moves left us puzzled? All of that & plenty more! Our guests are Jeff Krisko and Walker Kelly of Football Absurdity. Be sure to follow everyone on Twitter: Herms (@HermsNFL) Jeff (@JeffKrisko) Walker (@BigDaddyDrix) Follow the show on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: Prospect Evaluation 101 w/ Jeff Bell & Matt Waldman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 62:54


    Welcome back to The Lateral Show with Herms! In this episode, we're talking to a couple of the industry's brightest minds about some of the core aspects of evaluating NFL Draft prospects. Our guests are Jeff Bell (Footballguys, the Footballguys College Football Show podcast, The Devy Royale) and Matt Waldman (author of the long-running Rookie Scouting Portfolio, Footballguys). Be sure to follow everyone on Twitter: Herms (@HermsNFL) Jeff (@4WhomJBellTolls) Matt (@MattWaldman) Follow the show on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2023 1st Round NFL Mock Draft w/ Jorge Martin & Nate Polvogt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 80:14


    Welcome back to The Lateral Show with Herms! In this episode, we're doing a 1st round mock of the 2023 NFL Draft. Our guests are Jorge Martin of Familia FFB (member of the Fantasy Points network) and FantasyPros & Nate Polvogt of IBT Media, PlayerProfiler, and the Dynasty Diehards Podcast over at Razzball. Be sure to follow everyone on Twitter: Herms (@HermsNFL) Jorge (@jorgemartin17) Nate (@NatePolvogt) Follow the show on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2023 NFL Free Agency w/ Dave Kluge & Jay Felicio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 65:32


    Welcome to the return of The Lateral Show with Herms! Tonight, we're debuting the new format and talking about some of the fallout from 2023 NFL free agency. Tonight's guests are Dave Kluge of Footballguys and Jay Felicio of Front Yard Fantasy & Bettor Sports Network. Be sure to follow everyone on Twitter: Herms (@HermsNFL) Dave (@DaveKluge) Jay (@GMenJay) Follow the show on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2023 FF Look Ahead w/ Pat Fitzmaurice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 67:44


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral sit down with Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) of FantasyPros & the Fitz On Fantasy podcast! What players/storylines are the trio of fellas interested in keeping an eye on in 2023 & beyond? We're looking ahead to next year in this week's episode! At the end of the episode, the gang shares some Week 16-specific thoughts for those of you still in playoff contention. Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: Kyler Murray Injury Fallout & Veteran QB Carousel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 89:55


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral sit down to talk about the Arizona Cardinals in a post-Kyler Murray world following a torn ACL before closing with a discussion about the future of some veteran QBs! What's in store for Geno Smith, Jared Goff, & Taylor Heinicke in 2023 & beyond? Tune in to hear our thoughts! All of that & plenty more in store! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: More 49ers Talk & TE Landscape = Bad? (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 47:09


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral are joined by Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime)! The trio sits down in Part II to discuss the remainder of the 49ers/Jimmy G fallout before closing with a discussion about how truly awful the TE landscape is (with some bonus streaming suggestions)! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: The 49ers Without Jimmy G? (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 47:42


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral are joined by Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime)! The trio sits down to discuss how to approach handling the San Francisco 49ers without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in this one. But don't forget, this is Part I of the episode! Part II is dropping soon. Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 14 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 13:50


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 14 waiver wire! Check it out! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: Way-Too-Early 2023 Redraft Mock & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 71:15


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral do a way-too-early 2023 redraft mock! Then, the duo breaks down which player is more trustworthy down the stretch between D'Onta Foreman and Dameon Pierce! All of that & plenty more are just one press of the 'play' button away! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 13 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 8:38


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 12 waiver wire! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 12 Sunday Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 74:19


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral discuss young quarterbacks! Then, the duo makes predictions for some players returning from injury! Is Marquise Brown going to ball out? Should you stash Cooper Kupp? All of that & plenty more in store! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 12 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 9:57


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 12 waiver wire! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 11 Sunday Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 71:15


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral discuss the lowly Raiders! What's going on with Las Vegas? Are the Colts safe again? Then, the duo plays 'Breakout or Blip?' Is Kadarius Toney for real? Is Brian Robinson Jr. here to stay? Can we get a vibe check on Isiah Pacheco? Find out by hitting the play button, folks! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 11 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 10:18


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 11 waiver wire! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 10 Sunday Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 65:58


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral discuss the Colts (among other things)! What the hell is Indianapolis thinking? Then, McLateral dishes about the history of certain types of injuries, & Herms goes over streaming QBs for the fantasy playoffs. Maybe a little bit of DST & kicker talk finds its way into the show, too? The only way to find out is to hit the play button, folks! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 NFL Trade Deadline Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 72:53


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral react to the 2022 NFL trade deadline! What should fantasy managers make of the Miami Dolphins backfield? Does anyone from the Detroit Lions become a "winner" in the aftermath of the T.J. Hockenson deal? Should we even care about Nyheim Hines going to Buffalo? Will Chase Claypool be any good in Chicago? All of that & plenty more in this episode of The Lateral Show! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 9 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 9:33


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 9 waiver wire! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 8 Sunday Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 80:10


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral discuss all things running backs! Is Elijah Mitchell the handcuff for Christian McCaffrey now? Who benefits the most in the fallout of the Breece Hall injury/James Robinson trade aftermath? Then, McLateral dishes about some under-the-radar "next man up"-type running backs still available on your waiver wire (probably). Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 8 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 9:30


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 8 waiver wire! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: Week 7 Sunday Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 57:12


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral discuss some big wide receiver rumors! Will Elijah Moore get dealt from the Jets? Are the Packers for real about Chase Claypool? Then, McLateral dishes about some sleeper WRs still available on your waiver wire! It's a wide receiver bonanza! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 7 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 11:16


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 7 waiver wire! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 6 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 8:29


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 6 waiver wire! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 5 Sunday Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 60:46


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral discuss what they've learned through one month of the fantasy football season. What should fantasy managers do with running backs? How big of a mess has the waiver wire truly been so far? All of that, & plenty more to check out in this one, folks! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 5 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 8:08


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 5 waiver wire! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 4 Sunday Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 61:56


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral go off about some hot storylines heading into Week 4! Which veterans quarterbacks do fantasy managers need to let go of? How can you better use your brain & information to make better judgement with roster/waiver decisions? We've got all of that & tons more! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 4 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 9:17


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 4 waiver wire! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 3 Sunday Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 62:15


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms & McLateral go off about some hot storylines heading into Week 3! How soon should we be thinking about the rookie quarterbacks? Why does the slow start for Kyle Pitts not matter that much? All of that & plenty more! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 3 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 9:55


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 3 waiver wire! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 1 Sunday Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 70:44


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In somewhat of a new show format, Herms & McLateral are here to review some interesting things from Week 1 to keep an eye on as we move to Week 2 of the NFL season! Which offenses are we nervous about that underperformed last week? Are the Detroit Lions really this good of a team? Is it too late to get rid of any Dallas Cowboys players? All of that & plenty more in this episode! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Week 2 Waiver Wire Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 9:06


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! In this one, Herms previews the 2022 Fantasy Football Week 2 waiver wire! Which Niners RB should you pick up? Is Curtis Samuel a better addition than Jahan Dotson? All of that & plenty more tidbits are in store! Check it out! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 3 Fantasy Football Week 1 Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 67:44


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF!                             Herms & McLateral are joined by Justin Henry (@justinh3nry) of FanDuel, fantasygawds, & The Justin Henry Show to discuss 3 (three) of the most important storylines ahead of Week 1 of the 2022 NFL Season. Later on, Herms & McLateral cover their favorite prop picks on ThriveFantasy, and then the gang closes with a Thursday Night Football preview of the Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams. Enjoy! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack   Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 6 Questionable Fantasy Football Situations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 78:24


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! Herms & McLateral are making their Fantasy Six Pack debut & discussing some messy player/team situations! Which offenses are we nervous about drafting players from? Will the Jacksonville Jaguars offense be any good? Why does Rex Burkhead matter? All of that & plenty more get covered in this episode. Enjoy! Find us on the Fantasy Six Pack YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FantasySixPack Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Plant The Flag Players & Big Announcement Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 91:13


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! Herms & McLateral are joined by Joe Bond (@F6P_Joe) of Fantasy Six Pack to discuss the players we are planting our flags on this season! Which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends & more are we going all in with for the 2022 fantasy season? Listen & find out! We are also thrilled to announce in this episode that The Lateral Show is now a member of the Fantasy Six Pack network! More details about that in the episode. Enjoy! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Use promo code 'HERMS' for a 100% match on your first deposit up to $100 on ThriveFantasy: https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=HERMS Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show Rewind: Early 2022 Takes Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 74:40


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! Herms & McLateral are joined by Dave Wright (@ff_spaceman) of DLF for a bit of a rewind! In our Super Bowl LVI Preview episode, we took some early swings on 2022 takes & earmarked a few players we had our eyes on. In this episode, we all look back six months later at how well those takes have aged. Some good stuff, some bad; some correct stuff, some wrong. Enjoy! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: Julio Jones to Tampa, Training Camp News + Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 65:49


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms & McLateral react to the news of Julio Jones signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers & dive into the mailbag. Which Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver do we like the best for redraft? Why is Packers rookie Christian Watson so low in the rankings? All of that & plenty more will be answered in this week's pod! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Training Camp Storylines To Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 72:16


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms & McLateral will review their list of training camp battles/news storylines to watch. What's going on with Leonard Fournette? Are we sure about who the Carolina Panthers quarterback will be? Is McLateral himself now a website? All of that & plenty more will be answered in this week's pod! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: 10 Things to Consider for 2022 Draft Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 70:44


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms is *FINALLY* reunited with McLateral to go over their list of 10 (ten) things to consider as we enter draft season. With training camps opening next week, it is time to look at some early strategy for the 2022 redraft year. Who are some teams we want to target or avoid? Which positions should we be fading? Where can we find value in ADP? All of that & plenty more will be answered in this week's triumphant return of the esteemed Lateral Duo! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: Zero RB Talk w/ Kyle Lindemann

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 64:34


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms sits down with Kyle Lindemann (@LuckIsMadeFF) of RotoBaller to discuss Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers and the zero RB draft strategy. Is it a good idea? What are the advantages? Which backfields/players should managers target if they want to use the strategy? All of that & plenty more in store! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral #SFB12 Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 83:29


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms sits down with Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime) of FantasyPros & Jeff Krisko (@jeffkrisko) of Football Absurdity to talk about all things #SFB12! Are you new to Scott Fish Bowl? Not sure how to approach the draft? Looking for strategy help? We've got you covered. Stick around for the end of the show when we answer YOUR mailbag questions too! This is your comprehensive guide on how to approach this tournament. Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Please consider giving to the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

    The Lateral Show: Rankings Disputes w/ Joe Pisapia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 79:59


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms & McLateral get into some rankings disputes with none other than The Fantasy Black Book author Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) of FantasyPros. Who's too low or too high on various players? Tune in & find out! We hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: NFC ADP Roundup WR Edition (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 54:05


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms & McLateral take a look at early NFC ADP in regard to the wide receiver position! There is so much to go over that we had to break this episode into two parts. If you missed part I, please go back in the podcast feed & check it out! We hope you enjoy the show. Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: NFC ADP Roundup WR Edition (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 59:53


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms & McLateral take a look at early NFC ADP in regard to the wide receiver position! There is so much to go over that we had to break this episode into two parts. We hope you enjoy! If you would like to bypass our discussion about the Uvalde shooting, please skip to approximately the (11:30) mark. Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: Post-NFL Draft RB Rankings w/ Bo McBrayer!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 85:43


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms & McLateral take a look at early NFC ADP with the homie Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime). There are some messy backfields in the NFL & we've got some perspective on how to value running backs in 2022 for you redrafts managers out there! We hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Rookie Mock Draft 2.0 w/ Sam Wagman!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 79:36


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms & McLateral dive into a rookie mock draft with Sam Wagman (@swagman95) of Rotoballer! Now that the 2022 NFL Draft has concluded, see where the gang looks to scoop value in a 12 team superflex PPR draft. To round out the show, the boys talk early redraft rankings/takes. Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF Fantasy Cares Eliminator: https://scottfishbowl.com/2022/eliminatorsignup/celebrity.php

    The Lateral Show: 2022 NFL Draft Recap & Reaction!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 94:09


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms & McLateral go over all things NFL Draft. The duo gives you a peek inside their minds for not only dynasty managers but also the potential year one impact for these rookies. What do we make of this QB class? How many RBs do we feel good about? Why did the Patriots draft Tyquan Thornton as high as they did? All of that & plenty more will be answered! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Rookie Mock Draft 1.0 w/ Jeff Bell!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 97:55


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms sits down with Jeff Bell (@4WhomJBellTolls) of Footballguys & The Devy Royale for a pre-NFL Draft superflex rookie mock draft! How should we view this class from a fantasy perspective? What does Jeff have to say in response to Herms' weird questions? Who let Herms talk at all during this show when Jeff clearly has the best answers? All of this & plenty more fun nuggets of entertainment & analysis are in store in this episode! Enjoy! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Preview w/ Felix Sharpe!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 82:16


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! This week, Herms & McLateral sit down with Felix Sharpe (@sharpereview) of Campus2Canton to talk 2022 NFL Draft prospects! What kind of quarterback class are we lookin' at? Exactly how deep is this group of wide receivers? Why is Herms so good at transitioning from topic to topic? All of these questions, and plenty more, will be answered! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Way Too Early QB & TE Rankings Talk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 74:24


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! The duo is back! This week, Herms & McLateral get into some way too early quarterback and tight end takes! What makes a good fantasy asset? How do the boiz feel about the current FantasyPros ECR for QBs and TEs? Where do they have these players ranked ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft? They'll tell you! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show Division Series: AFC South Rewind w/ Sam Wagman & Jakob Sanderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 88:25


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! It's time for the penultimate installment of The Lateral Division Series! In this episode, Herms sits down to discuss the AFC South with Sam Wagman (@swagman95) of Rotoballer & Jakob Sanderson (@FF_RTDB) of PlayerProfiler & Full Tilt Dynasty Podcast. We cover what went well, what went poorly, & what we need to keep our eyes on in 2022 for the Colts, Titans, Jaguars, & Texans! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

    The Lateral Show: 2022 Way Too Early RBs & WR Rankings Talk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 84:30


    Welcome to The Lateral Show hosted by @HermsNFL & @McLateralFF! The duo is back! After discussing some food nonsense, Herms & McLateral get into some way too early running back and wide receiver takes! What makes a good fantasy asset? How do the boiz feel about the current FantasyPros ECR for running backs and wide receivers? They'll tell you! Be sure to follow The Lateral on Twitter: @TheLateralFF

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