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Evan Giddings and Lorenzo Neal discuss.. Christian McCaffrey's offensive impact and his nagging injury, The 49ers offensive run game, Brian Robinson Jr,, Jauan Jennings contract challenges, 49ers offensive and defensive personnel changes, The offseason moves, the return of Saleh, 49ers defensive bread ad butter, The NFC Quarterbacks, 49ers chances, 49ers rookies starting in the lineup and more!
Rod Villagomez and Munaf Manji talk NFL fantasy football for week 1 Week one of the NFL season is here, and fantasy football owners are facing those familiar flex spot dilemmas that often decide championships. Rod Villagomez and Munaf Manji dive deep into the most pressing start-sit questions, breaking down wide receiver matchups, running back depth charts, and how injuries shape early lineups . The discussion opens with Cooper Kupp's sharp decline and Ricky Pearsall's rise as San Francisco's surprise weapon. With Brandon Aiyuk banged up and Deebo Samuel absent, Purdy's chemistry with Pearsall makes him the stronger play, especially compared to Kupp adapting to a new offense in Seattle. Munaf reinforces the point, stressing that Pearsall's end-of-season surge and target share translate into legitimate WR2 or flex value. The pair even rank Pearsall above Calvin Ridley in week one, given Ridley's tough matchup against Denver's shutdown corner Patrick Surtain . The show then pivots to DJ Moore versus DK Metcalf. Moore's chemistry with Caleb Williams and strong history against Minnesota stand out, but the allure of Aaron Rodgers throwing deep to Metcalf lingers. Ultimately, both agree that Moore offers the safer floor, while Metcalf is a gamble for owners already trailing after Thursday night. That tension between security and upside is exactly what makes these early-season choices agonizing . Next, they spotlight Mika Yubikei, Tampa Bay's rookie wideout, thrust into action with Chris Godwin sidelined. With Mike Evans drawing top coverage, Yubikei could quietly pile up targets against Atlanta, especially if Baker Mayfield is forced into a shootout. Both Rod and Munaf lean toward starting him, seeing opportunity in volume and game script . Running back depth is another theme. The uncertainty around Christian McCaffrey's calf injury leaves Isaac Guerendo and Brian Robinson Jr. as next-man-up options. Shanahan's system historically leans on multiple backs, and Robinson's signing signals trust. Owners who handcuffed correctly may be rewarded right away. Meanwhile, the hosts debate Cortland Sutton versus Tyrone Tracy Jr. The Broncos receiver brings talent but faces Tennessee's elite pass defense, while Tracy benefits from Washington's leaky run defense. Both lean Tracy, siding with matchup over pedigree . They also tackle Garrett Wilson's value under Justin Fields. Despite quarterback inconsistency, Wilson's target volume makes him hard to bench. Comparing him to Sutton, Munaf sides with Wilson, highlighting how opportunity can outweigh efficiency. Another big-name dilemma: Stefan Diggs versus Jauan Jennings. Diggs, now in New England, offers veteran stability for Drake May, while Jennings is a tertiary option in San Francisco's crowded offense. Both analysts see Diggs as the better play, predicting a potential bounce-back year . The show closes on Austin Ekeler versus Nick Chubb. Ekeler brings dual-threat ability but declining efficiency, while Chubb returns from injury with questions about workload. Rod admits he already benched Ekeler in one league for Chubb, preferring the steadier ground game. They stress that early weeks often spark overreactions, but data on snap counts and usage will soon clarify future decisions. Flex spots may not be glamorous, but as the hosts remind listeners, they swing weekly outcomes and, ultimately, titles . In the end, this week one preview isn't just about names—it's about context, matchups, and opportunity. From Pearsall's emergence in San Francisco to Tracy's rushing upside in New York, the nuances matter. Owners who weigh talent against defensive strength, who balance floor and ceiling, will position themselves for early-season wins. And as always, championships are decided in the margins, in those tricky flex calls that define Sunday glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steiny & Guru are concerned, but not OUT on the prospect of Christian McCaffrey playing a heavy workload in 2025. Plus, isn't that why they made the trade for Brian Robinson Jr.? In case this happened!
Send us a textThe New York Giants open the 2025 NFL season on the road against the Washington Commanders, and this one comes with plenty of intrigue. Washington retooled their roster in a big way this offseason, trading for Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Deebo Samuel while adding veteran defenders like Von Miller, Javon Kinlaw, Jonathan Jones, and Will Harris. They also bolstered their secondary with Marshon Lattimore late last year, giving them one of the more aggressive roster makeovers in the NFL.Giants fans — what's the biggest key to victory in Week 1: containing Jayden Daniels, shutting down Terry McLaurin, or controlling the trenches? Drop your take in the comments and subscribe to join the Goofball Army for every Giants breakdown this season.Washington did lose some important pieces including Jonathan Allen, Dante Fowler Jr., Dyami Brown, Benjamin St-Juste, and Brian Robinson Jr., who ran for 132 yards against the Giants in 2024. Even with those departures, this Commanders offense remains dangerous after averaging 28.5 points per game last year. Jayden Daniels has proven to be one of the league's most electric young quarterbacks, but at just 210 pounds, he remains vulnerable to pressure.The Giants will lean on Russell Wilson to set the tone at quarterback, with rookie Jaxson Dart waiting in the wings. On defense, rookies like Abdul Carter could play major roles right away alongside stars like Dexter Lawrence and Brian Burns. Position battles at CB2 with Deonte Banks vs Cor'Dale Flott and at right guard with Greg Van Roten vs Evan Neal will be worth watching. Paulson Adebo will be tasked with slowing down Terry McLaurin, while Jevon Holland gets his first major assignment against veteran tight end Zach Ertz, who bounced back last season with 654 yards and seven touchdowns.The keys to victory for New York are clear. Get after Jayden Daniels early and often, taking advantage of his smaller frame. Keep him contained and force Washington to beat them through the air. And make sure the defense creates turnovers and momentum to give the offense short fields. If the Giants execute this game plan, they could shock the division and start the season 1-0 with a statement win.Stick around for live chat, fan reactions, and the unfiltered breakdown only the Goofball Army can bring.Thank you for watching & for your support. You made it to the bottom of the description so you must like the show!Show Everyone You are a Goofball By Checking Out Our Merchandise Storehttps://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/Support the showThank you for watching & for your support. You made it to the bottom of the description so you must like the show! Show Everyone You are a Goofball By Checking Out Our Merchandise Storehttps://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support the Show on Buy Me a Coffee - Kill Our Livers Buy Us Beers!https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballs Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel - Best Way to Watch Our Contenthttps://www.youtube.com/@2giantgoofballs?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Member of the YouTube Goofball Channel for Perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-tiLjkehiawtN-v6gMFViA/join Follow us On Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/2giantgoofballs Follow us On Xhttps://x.com/2giantgoofballs
With Sunday's season opener against the Seattle Seahawks looming, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the latest updates on Jauan Jennings' calf injury and contract extension negotiations, and debate if Jennings will suit up for the 49ers in Week 1. Also, Matt and Jennifer break down San Francisco's wide-receiver depth and detail what Brian Robinson Jr. brings to the team's run game.--(1:30) Analyzing the 49ers' new 'Rivalries' series alternate jerseys(10:30) Will Jauan Jennings suit up for the season opener on Sunday?(16:16) GM John Lynch confirmed Jennings requested a trade(18:00) What would a Jennings contract extension look like?(26:17) 49ers entering 2025 NFL season with a full squad(30:30) Breaking down 49ers' wide-receiver depth(34:25) San Francisco interested in reuniting with former 49ers receiver Kendrick Bourne(38:34) Matt details what Brian Robinson Jr. brings to 49ers' running game
You should be hunting for fantasy football sleepers, especially throughout the second half of your draft. And this episode gives you some targets. We're hitting the Jacksonville backfield for a young RB we haven't talked about enough. We're mapping out the post-Brian Robinson Jr. landscape in Washington, warning against one potential mistake. We're looking at the positive impact from a couple of injuries, what we can glean from some preseason results, and more.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:09 Kendre Miller time finally?2:32 Bhayshul Tuten7:24 Jacory Croskey-Merritt and the Washington backfield13:13 Ollie Gordon18:03 Marvin Mims22:45 Jalen CokerEPISODE LINKSFantasy Football SleepersRB SleepersWR SleepersIDP SleepersGet Your Draft War Room DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGEAward-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.HELPFUL LINKSDraft War Room - Featuring Live Draft SyncThink of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected. Award Winning Fantasy Football RankingsWe calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring. Mock Draft SimulatorOur Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings. Trade Calculator and Trade Value ChartsWe made winning fantasy football trades easy. Powered by real-time player stats, our award-winning 3D projections and expert rankings, these trade tools assign each player a value based on your league's unique scoring system.
With Tuesday's roster cutdown deadline officially passed, there were a few surprises for the 49ers at key positions. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss their biggest takeaways from San Francisco's initial 53-man roster, from the ailing wide-receiver corps and heavily invested defensive line, to a special-teams group facing mounting pressure. Also, we'll hear from newly acquired running back Brian Robinson Jr., who is poised to make the 49ers' backfield the most potent in the league.--(1:00) Surprises from 49ers' initial 53-man roster(3:00) Addressing questions about receiving corps(4:00) Jennings, 49ers remain quiet about contract(15:00) Breaking down each position group(21:00) Shocking inclusions, exclusions from O-line(29:00) Jake Moody remains on roster; it's his job to lose
95.7 the Game NFL insider Brian Baldinger joins the Morning Roast with Spadoni and Lubman to chat about Brock Purdy's role in making the receving core, the Brian Robinson Jr. trade and CMC's usage as the No. 1 back
In Hour 2, Spadoni and Lubman are joined by NFL insider Brian Baldinger to break down Brock Purdy's struggles last season, Brian Robinson Jr, CMC's usage and more!
In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with The Athletic's Matt Barrows about the 49ers, hear from newest 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr., and more.
Willard and Dibs' full show from Monday, August 25th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs debate if they think Jake Moody should still be the 49ers' kicker, discuss if they can bring a better kicker to Santa Clara, react to Amari Cooper signing with the Raiders, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs discuss if Jake Moody can survive with the 49ers fanbase, chat with longtime NFL kicker Mason Crosby about Moody's struggles, and discuss if the 49ers are actually entering the 2025 season with a bunch of injuries. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss the 49ers' injuries, debate if it's time to completely ignore Jauan Jennings' calf injury, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with The Athletic's Matt Barrows about the 49ers, hear from newest 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr., and more.
Bid on Draft-A-Thon items here! https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/fft-draftathon-2025 We're breaking down all the most significant preseason player movement to get you ready for draft day! From Jauan Jennings' injury (3:40) and (8:30) Brian Robinson Jr.'s new role with the 49ers to the backfield questions in Miami (10:55), Dallas (14:02), Washington (28:30), and beyond, we've got you covered on who's rising and who's falling. Plus, our analysts reveal their top risers and fallers — names like Omarion Hampton (48:20), Keon Coleman (52:00), De'Von Achane (1:04:00), Justin Fields, Garrett Wilson, and others — to help you spot the breakout stars and avoid potential landmines whether you're looking for late-round sleepers, potential handcuffs, or insight into crowded backfields! Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts Watch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtoday Shop our store: shop.cbssports.com/fantasy SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179 FOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1 SUBSCRIBE to FFT DFS on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dfs/id1579415837 FOLLOW FFT DFS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zU7pBvGK3KPhfb69Q1hNr?si=1c5030a3b1a64be2 Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr Follow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftoday Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/ Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletter To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Latest from Micah Parsons and the Cowboys / Okay with how the Browns are handling Shedeur Sanders? / OROY predictions (26:57) Worried about Caleb Williams and Bears “sloppy” offensive performance? / Feeling good about Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs? (40:04) Like Trey Hendrickson to the Eagles? (45:20) NFC & AFC East predictions (1:09:02) Dion Dawkins joins show (1:22:54) 49ers trade for Brian Robinson Jr. (1:26:06) More on Micah Parsons and NFC East predictions (1:47:55) Stock Up & Stock Down (1:56:34) Ben Johnson joins show (2:07:26) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Larry Krueger, 49ers Insider and Host of Niners Nightly on KNBR, joins Silver & J.D. to react to Brian Robinson Jr.'s arrival in the Bay Area, his level of concern over various rookies missing the bulk of preseason, and share which questions need to be answered as Jauan Jennings seeks a new contract from the 49ersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die letzte Preseason Woche in der NFL liegt hinter uns. Und mehrere Teams haben noch verschiedene Trades über die Bühne gebracht, die die kommende Saison maßgeblich beeinflussen könnte. Wie wichtig wird Running Back Brian Robinson Jr. für die San Francisco 49ers wirklich noch in 2025? Nach den News widmen sich der Coach und Björn einer neuen Division in ihrer Preview: Der NFC South. Können die Tampa Bay Buccaneers wirklich wieder so stark spielen wie letztes Jahr? Und wie gut werden die Atlanta Falcons im zweiten Jahr von Quarterback Michael Penix Jr.? Das und mehr in der heutigen Folge. Tune in and enjoy! HIER geht es zu den BROMANIA 4 Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.de/explore/bromania HIER geht es zum YouTube Kanal vom "Football Bromance Podcast": https://www.youtube.com/@FootballBromancePodcast HIER geht es zum Football Bromance Shop: https://www.footballbromance.shop/ Folg den FOOTBALL BROMANCE PODCAST auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballbromancepodcast/ Abonniere den "Football Bromance" WhatsApp Kanal: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8HDhPCRs1kcntCvj24 --- Björn Werner Jersey Signierung --- Der Versand zum Büro für die Signatur ist noch möglich: (Reuchlinstraße 10, 10553 Berlin) Dabei muss beachtet werden, dass die Jerseys über DHL verschickt werden müssen! Auch zu beachten ist, dass bei einem Paket ein Retourenschein dabei und bei einem Umschlag ein frankierter Briefumschlag mit Rücksendeadresse dabei sein muss. Wichtig: Der Prozess mit Versand, Unterschrift und Rückversand wird wahrscheinlich ab Absendung mehrere Wochen in Anspruch nehmen, kann aber unter Umständen auch länger dauern! Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/FootballBromance) Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? [**Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio!**](https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio) Sicher Dir Deinen EXKLUSIVEN NordVPN-Deal: Auf https://nordvpn.com/bromance erhältst Du einen großen Rabatt auf Deinen NordVPN-2-Jahres-Plan und außerdem 4 Bonusmonate dazu! Völlig risikofrei mit Nord's 30 Tage Geld-zurück-Garantie.
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After the 49ers' 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Saturday's preseason finale, their attention now turns to the 53-man roster deadline on Tuesday. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss each position group's depth and how Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch and Co. will whittle the roster down. New additions Skyy Moore and Brian Robinson Jr. join the team as roster locks, but which players will be cut? Also, Matt sits down with NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay to discuss what the Robinson trade brings to the 49ers' locker room.--(1:00) Reviewing 49ers' preseason-finale win vs. Chargers(4:00) What Skyy Moore, Brian Robinson Jr. trades bring to 49ers(9:00) Assessing 49ers' running-back depth(13:00) Exploring where Jauan Jennings situation stands(21:00) Is Jake Moody's situation untenable?
On a new Fox Sports Saturday, Arnie Spanier and Mark Willard open the show with their thoughts and reactions to Shedeur Sanders' poor performance in the Browns preseason finale... Will he really be able to make it as an NFL quarterback? Could the Browns actually keep four quarterbacks on their roster? Then they get into the start of the brand new College Football season! What did they think about the Week 0 matchups? How about Kansas State QB Avery Johnson's father and brother getting into a postgame fistfight? The guys also break down some of their biggest takeaways from the NFL preseason as we gear up for Week 1! Plus, reacting to Eric Dickerson saying NFL teams were told not to draft Shedeur... Do we buy it? Later, Arnie and Willard get into all the latest in the Micah vs. Jerry stand-off... Which side will blink first? Will Micah be a Cowboy this season after all? They also discuss the 49ers trading for Brian Robinson Jr. from the Commanders... how does it affect the outlook on McCaffrey for this year? Plus, reacting to some of the wildest foods at sporting events!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, live from the Baha Mar in the Bahamas, Daniel Dopp, Stephania Bell, Field Yates, Liz Loza, and Mike Clay get you ready for fantasy drafts with their breakout stars and busts. Is Rome Odunze set to be a breakout star?! Plus, is Saquon Barkley set to disappoint fantasy managers? Finally, should you steer clear of New York Jets players? Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 0:41 Baha Mar Ultimate Draft Weekend! 4:53 Brian Robinson Jr. joins the 49ers 12:35 Mike's breakout star 15:06 Liz's breakout star 18:12 Stephania's breakout star 20:13 Dopp's breakout star 22:26 Field's breakout star 25:13 Mike's bust players 29:58 Liz's bust players 34:28 Field's bust players 40:26 Stephania's bust players 52:17 Dopp's bust players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The best clips from the Kevin Sheehan Show this week! 0:00 Kevin Sheehan gives his game take for the Commanders vs Bengals, what he liked and what he didn't like. 26:55 Kevin Sheehan opens up the show talking about the Commanders reaching their breaking point with Terry McLaurin and Jayden Daniels not having a sophomore slump season. 47:09 Bill Barnwell from ESPN joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about the Commanders and the teams in the NFL that will have a surprising turnaround compared to their last season. 1:18:31 Ben Standig and Denton give their instant reaction to the Commanders trading Brian Robinson Jr. to the 49ers for a 6th round pick
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Commanders’ big trade, the latest drama surrounding Micah Parsons, and Brock Bowers voted 24th best player in the NFL and much more! 03:02 - Commanders send Brian Robinson Jr to 49ers7:12 - Bengals org cheaper than a mug31:05 - Jerry still gaslighting Micah and us37:30 - Brock Bowers the best TE in NFL?!41:40 - Mike Vrabel on Ja’Lynn Polk’s injury status (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Munaf Manji and Rod Villagomez talk NFC North and East fantasy football The NFC North and NFC East positional battles are shaping 2024 fantasy football draft strategy with a mix of clarity and confusion. As Rod Villagomez and Munaf Manji break down both divisions, the key takeaway is knowing which stars are safe investments and which depth battles are draft traps . In the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys' running back room is a muddle. Javonte Williams has underwhelmed, Miles Sanders is fading, and rookie Phil Mafah flashes upside but remains a stash candidate. The safest play is to avoid this backfield altogether. Washington, by contrast, offers stability with Jayden Daniels and Austin Ekeler, who now owns the backfield after Brian Robinson Jr.'s trade. Debo Samuel joins Terry McLaurin to form a strong receiving duo. The New York Giants are plagued by quarterback chaos with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and Jackson Dart all in play; only rookie Malik Nabers stands out as a reliable draft target. The Philadelphia Eagles remain an embarrassment of riches—Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, and Saquon Barkley are all fantasy football studs . In the NFC North, the Chicago Bears spark debate at tight end. Cole Kmet is being overtaken by rookie Colston Loveland, who fits new coach Ben Johnson's system. Detroit offers no real surprises—Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, and Jahmyr Gibbs are locked-in fantasy starters. Green Bay remains frustrating: Jaden Reed is technically the WR1, but tight end Tucker Kraft, with seven touchdowns and strong YAC production, is the most reliable late-round target. Minnesota is headlined by Justin Jefferson, but Jordan Addison's suspension and injuries elsewhere leave T.J. Hockenson as a must-have. Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is being drafted higher than Trevor Lawrence, a puzzling ADP that highlights both risk and hype . From a fantasy football draft perspective, managers should avoid crowded backfields like Dallas and unstable quarterback situations like New York. Proven stars from Philadelphia, Washington, Detroit, and Minnesota are priority picks. Emerging tight ends such as Loveland and Kraft are prime late-round sleepers. Monitoring waiver wires in September will be critical as depth battles settle. SEO-rich terms: NFL fantasy football draft strategy, NFC East sleepers, NFC North fantasy battles, Dallas Cowboys running backs, Washington Commanders fantasy outlook, New York Giants quarterback controversy, Philadelphia Eagles fantasy stars, Chicago Bears tight end battle, Detroit Lions fantasy studs, Green Bay Packers wide receiver depth, Minnesota Vikings fantasy football values. The 2024 fantasy football season won't just be decided by first-rounders like Justin Jefferson or Saquon Barkley. League winners will come from reading these positional battles correctly, targeting volume, and jumping fast on waiver-wire value once the season begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bid on Draft-A-Thon items here! https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/fft-draftathon-2025 Brian Robinson Jr. has officially been traded from the Washington Commanders to the San Francisco 49ers, and the Fantasy Football Today crew is here to break it all down. What does this move mean for Christian McCaffrey's usage and health? Is Isaac Guerendo still worth a roster spot? And who steps up in Washington's backfield—how high should we draft Austin Ekeler and Jacory Croskey-Merritt? Could Chris Rodriguez Jr. become a sleeper pick? Adam Aizer, Jamey Eisenberg, and Dave Richard dive into the fantasy football implications for both teams, covering everything from redraft and dynasty outlooks to potential waiver wire adds. Whether you're prepping for your draft or managing your roster, this is a must-watch breakdown of one of the most impactful trades of the offseason. Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts Watch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtoday Shop our store: shop.cbssports.com/fantasy SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179 FOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1 SUBSCRIBE to FFT DFS on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dfs/id1579415837 FOLLOW FFT DFS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zU7pBvGK3KPhfb69Q1hNr?si=1c5030a3b1a64be2 Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr Follow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftoday Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/ Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletter To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Robinson Jr. just got traded to the 49ers, and Jeff breaks down what this move means for fantasy football. Does Robinson carve out a role in one of the league's most productive run schemes, or is he just another body behind Christian McCaffrey? Jeff dives into how this impacts Robinson's value, what it means for CMC's workload, and whether Isaac Guerendo is still worth stashing. Plus, he breaks down the remaining pieces in Washington and how to handled the Commanders RBs in fantasy football drafts. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy
Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald from the Yahoo Sportsbook at the Venetian in Las Vegas to dive into the biggest gambles NFL teams are taking this season. After giving their thoughts on the breaking news that Brian Robinson Jr. has been traded to the San Francisco 49ers, the trio dive into their nine biggest gambles, including the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and more.Check out our special edition Yahoo Fantasy shirts available now on Homage — http://homa.ge/yahoo-fantasy(3:00) - 49ers trade for Brian Robinson Jr.(8:00) - Commanders all-in on Jayden Daniels(13:40) - Atlanta Falcons don't play Michael Penix in preseason(18:05) - Houston Texans OL: that's it?(21:30) - Dallas Cowboys don't add to front 7(25:45) - Josh Simmons is a star out the gate for Chiefs(30:00) - Matthew Stafford's back(35:10) - Colts letting Kelly & Fries walk(45:25) - New York Giants run it back with Daboll & crew(51:40) - Aaron Rodgers is Pittsburgh Steelers' missing piece Subscribe to the Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:
(02:49) Salary cap draft 101: How to identify player values + draft strategies (14:48) Rotoworld Player News: Bucs activate Chris Godwin off PUP, Saints acquire Devaughn Vele (19:04) Rotoworld Player News continued: Brian Robinson Jr traded to 49ers, Vikings inquire about Adam Thielen (44:34) Berry's best tips to win your salary cap draft (50:43) Last Call: Best bets to win AFC East Division Winner
8.22.25 Hour 1, Denton Day is filling in for Kevin Sheehan and opens up the show talking about Terry McLaurin showing up for practice and young receivers for the Commanders. Denton and Producer Max pick which young offensive player on the Commanders will have the better season. Cordell Woodland from 105.7 The Fan joins Denton Day to give a preview of what to expect from the Ravens in their preseason matchup vs the Commanders. 8.22.25 Hour 2, Rob Brown from the Rob Brown show joins Denton Day to preview week zero of College Football and analyzes players along with teams and their expectations for the season. Denton Day talks about Jayden Daniels' placement on the NFL Top 100 list and his disapproval of the ranking. Denton gives his 5 hot takes for the Commanders in 2025. 8.22.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins Denton Day to analyze the Commanders' running back room, give a Terry McLaurin update and talk Commanders' final preseason game. Denton Reacts to the breaking news of Brian Robinson Jr. getting traded to the 49ers. Denton asks callers for their immediate reaction to the Brian Robinson Jr. trade to the 49ers.
8.22.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins Denton Day to analyze the Commanders' running back room, give a Terry McLaurin update and talk Commanders' final preseason game. Denton Reacts to the breaking news of Brian Robinson Jr. getting traded to the 49ers. Denton asks callers for their immediate reaction to the Brian Robinson Jr. trade to the 49ers.
8.22.25, Denton asks callers for their immediate reaction to the Brian Robinson Jr. trade to the 49ers.
8.22.25, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins Denton Day to analyze the Commanders' running back room, give a Terry McLaurin update and talk Commanders' final preseason game. Denton Reacts to the breaking news of Brian Robinson Jr. getting traded to the 49ers.
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8.22.25 Hour 2 1:00- An A.I. tool predicted records across ALL NFL teams, and A.I. may not be that high on Washington. 21:30- 49ers insider Matt Maiocco joins G&D to discuss the Brian Robinson Jr. trade and how this could impact SF. 31:00- How are you Winning off the Field? Grant & Danny's Friday show staple kicks off another installment.
8.22.25 Hour 1 1:00- TRADE! The Commanders have traded RB Brian Robinson Jr to the 49ers for a 2026 6th round pick. 19:50- Are you thrilled with the decision to trade Brian Robinson Jr.?
49ers insider Matt Maiocco joins G&D to discuss the Brian Robinson Jr. trade and how this could impact SF.
We react to the massive breaking news as B-Rob was traded to the 49ers right before the show. We also look ahead to the 3rd and final preseason game against the Ravens.
ESPN NFL Analyst and Former NFL Head Coach Herm Edwards joined OverDrive to discuss the top ranked quarterbacks entering the season, the Lions looking to get back to the top, Micah Parsons' next steps, Brian Robinson Jr.'s deal with the 49ers, Shedeur Sanders' level with the Browns, Arch Manning's intangibles with Texas and more.
8.21.25, Denton Day on why he believes the Commanders will be able to get something in return for Brian Robinson Jr. before they would release him.
8.21.25 Hour 3, Denton Day on why he believes the Commanders will be able to get something in return for Brian Robinson Jr. before they would release him. Denton speculates on where Jayden Daniels will place on the NFL Top 100 list. Denton Day reacts to Dan Quinn's press conference where he addresses the roster and more.
8.21.25 Hour 1, Denton Day is filling in for Kevin Sheehan and opens the show discussing his frustrations with the Commanders for allowing Terry McLaurin to not show up to the preseason game vs Bengals among other things this preseason. Denton Day asks callers who they blame for the whole Terry McLaurin contract fiasco, the Commanders or Terry McLaurin? 8.21.25 Hour 2, David Harrison from Locked on Commanders joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give a team analysis for the Commanders after seeing what's been unfolding during training camp and preseason. Caroline Fenton from Yahoo Sports joins Denton Day to preview the College Football season with week zero on the horizon, early predictions for Heisman, CFP Champions and more! 8.21.25 Hour 3, Denton Day on why he believes the Commanders will be able to get something in return for Brian Robinson Jr. before they would release him. Denton speculates on where Jayden Daniels will place on the NFL Top 100 list. Denton Day reacts to Dan Quinn's press conference where he addresses the roster and more.
Ryder Cup uni check-in, Fall is officially canceled, fantasy draft number one overall pick snafu, Dave is watching the Cowboys doc, and Still Got It of the week. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/washedmedia Shop Washed Merch: www.washedmedia.shop • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (11:55) Ryder Cup Unis • (16:55) Christian Girl Autumn is Canceled • (36:55) Brian Robinson Jr. #1 Overall • (47:00) Cowboys Doc • (56:35) Still Got It - Kelly Kapowski • (1:01:50) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: • Squarespace: Check out squarespace.com/STEAM for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. • Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/circling today. • Vuori: For our listeners, they are offering 20% off your FIRST purchase. Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuori.com/STEAM that's V-U-O-R-I- dot com slash STEAM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bid on Draft-A-Thon items here! https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/fft-draftathon-2025 We kick things off with quick updates on (0:24) NFL injuries and trades, including De'Von Achane and Brian Robinson Jr. But the main event is all about helping you win your league with our top (10:52) sleepers, breakout (22:50) stars, and busts (33:00) for 2025. From Jordan Love and Keon Coleman to Bo Nix and Breece Hall, we're breaking down the players who could make — or break — your fantasy season. The crew debates each pick by position and reveals who they're planting their flags on. Don't miss our takes on rising talent, red flags, and undervalued upside plays across the board. Plus, we close the show with your #AskFFT (41:15) questions.... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts Watch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtoday Shop our store: shop.cbssports.com/fantasy SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179 FOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1 SUBSCRIBE to FFT DFS on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dfs/id1579415837 FOLLOW FFT DFS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zU7pBvGK3KPhfb69Q1hNr?si=1c5030a3b1a64be2 Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, the guys recap the Bengals win over the Commanders on MNF, highlighted by absences from Trey Hendrickson and Brian Robinson Jr. A game of “Where Did Lee Sleep?” Joe Flacco gets tabbed the starter in Cleveland, but who gets anointed the official backup? Senior NFL Columnist for CBSSports, Pete Prisco rips all the hot takes coming out of the preseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, the guys recap the Bengals win over the Commanders on MNF, highlighted by absences from Trey Hendrickson and Brian Robinson Jr. A game of “Where Did Lee Sleep?” Plus, congratulations to Leeds on ICYMI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Trey Hendrickson and Brian Robinson Jr. be traded before Week 1? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Frank Schwab and Jori Epstein are back with the latest news around the NFL. They kick things off previewing the matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders, focusing on the trade rumors swirling around Hendrickson and Robinson. How soon can we expect to see a resolution for both teams? They move on to the Cleveland Browns announcing Joe Flacco as the Week 1 starting QB. What does this mean for rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders? And do the legal situations of Quinshon Judkins and Isaiah Bond just add more fuel to the fire when it comes to the off-field perception of the team? Later in the show, the crew discusses Matthew Stafford's return to the camp for the Los Angeles Rams before diving into Caleb Williams' preseason masterclass. It's a fun show that you don't want to miss!(2:25) - Bengals listening to trade offers for Trey Hendrickson(11:28) - Commanders look to trade Brian Robinson Jr.(16:42) - Joe Flacco will be Browns' Week 1 starter(26:02) - Do Browns set themselves up for off-field controversies?(35:19) - Matthew Stafford returns to practice(42:53) - Caleb Williams shines in preseason(51:26) - Cam Ward scuffles with Jeffery Simmons
8.19.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show giving a recap of the Commanders' preseason game vs the Bengals and talks about Terry McLaurin and Brian Robinson Jr. Kevin Sheehan gives his game take for the Commanders vs Bengals, what he liked and what he didn't like. Kevin Sheehan asks callers for their thoughts on the Commanders vs Bengals preseason game.
8.19.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show giving a recap of the Commanders' preseason game vs the Bengals and talks about Terry McLaurin and Brian Robinson Jr. Kevin Sheehan gives his game take for the Commanders vs Bengals, what he liked and what he didn't like. Kevin Sheehan asks callers for their thoughts on the Commanders vs Bengals preseason game. 8.19.25 Hour 2, Producer Max and Callers give their likes and don't likes from the Commanders vs Bengals preseason game. Kevin Sheehan reacts to some clips of Head Coach Dan Quinn after the Commanders' preseason game vs the Bengals. 8.19.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss his major takeaways from the Commanders vs Bengals preseason game and gives a roster outlook going into the final week of preseason. Kevin Sheehan asks callers if they think that Terry McLaurin being a no show for the home preseason game vs Bengals is a bad look or not. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Dan Quinn's post game comments and John Wall announcing his retirement from the NBA.
8.19.25, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show giving a recap of the Commanders' preseason game vs the Bengals and talks about Terry McLaurin and Brian Robinson Jr.
Heath Cummings is joined by Fantasy Cares' Bob Gilchrist to talk about the Brian Robinson Jr. vs. Bill Croskey-Merritt situation in Washington. Then they divulge the players they can't stop buying this preseason both as contenders and rebuilders. Intro (0:00) Brian Robinson Jr. vs. Bill Croskey-Merritt (2:51) Colts Name Daniel Jones Starter (5:20) 3 Questions (8:15) Favorite Contender Buys (16:12) Favorite Rebuilder Buys (31:27) Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts Watch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtoday SUBSCRIBE to FFT Express on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-express/id1528634304 Follow FFT Express on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qyGWfETSBFaciPrtvoWCC?si=6529cbee20634da8 SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179 FOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1 SUBSCRIBE to FFT DFS on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dfs/id1579415837 FOLLOW FFT DFS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zU7pBvGK3KPhfb69Q1hNr?si=1c5030a3b1a64be2 Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr Follow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftoday Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/ Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletter You can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast." Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices