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We hear Royals and Chiefs audio in the Need to Know. Then, Chief Analytics Officer of FTN Fantasy, and creator of DVOA, Aaron Schatz joins us to talk NFL, and a frightening story from Sam McDowell as our Kicker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Schatz, the founder of FTN Fantasy stops by to preview the upcoming NFL Season, discussing his thoughts on J.J. McCarthy and if he is ready to lift the Vikings ceiling, can Bryce Young carry over his impressive ending to last season, and some of his top bets to make as well! 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

Aaron Schatz, who covers the NFL for ESPN and FTN Fantasy, joins Willard and Dibs to preview the 49ers season.

Rashee Rice's disciplinary hearing is set for September 30, and it could shake up the fantasy landscape. In this episode, Jeff breaks down every possible suspension outcome and what each one means for your draft board. From best-case scenarios to season-altering bans, he walks you through how he's valuing Rice, what contingency plans he's making, and where (or if) he's willing to take him in drafts right now. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

It's time to dig deep. In this episode, Jeff uncovers the hidden gems at running back and wide receiver who can turn your last-round picks into league-winning gold. He'll walk you through his process for spotting these late-round values, break down the traits that make them worth stashing, and give you his favorite deep sleepers to target before your league mates even know their names. If you want to leave your draft with a bench full of upside, this is the episode you can't miss. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

It's time to talk late-round landmines. In this episode, Jeff breaks down exactly how he evaluate players once the draft board starts to thin out, the player archetypes he's looking to grab, and the ones he's steering clear of entirely. From risky profiles to overhyped “sleepers,” he walks you through his process so you know who's worth the dart throw and who's just wasting a roster spot. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Week 1 of the preseason is done, and Jeff is breaking down every game to pull out the biggest fantasy football takeaways you need to know. From rookies making a statement to surprise depth chart moves, he gives you the biggest takeaways from each game that could shape your draft board. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Some players just scream trouble. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest red flags heading into fantasy football draft season. Whether it's injuries, bad vibes, or sketchy depth chart situations, he's calling out the landmines you need to dodge. Don't get burned on draft day. Let's expose the risky picks before they wreck your roster. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Ed and Cordell Woodland took some time from Thursday's BBMS to preview the Ravens' 2025 season with FTN Fantasy's Aaron Schatz. The Ravens come in to the season as a Super Bowl favorite, but that's a familiar refrain for Lamar Jackson and company. Will this be the year they finally break though?

Jeff dives into the psychological traps fantasy football managers fall into every single year on draft day. From overreacting to position runs to blindly trusting ADP, these mental missteps can quietly wreck a draft, and Jeff's here to help you avoid them (and exploit them when your opponents fall for the bait). If you want the upper hand in your snake draft, this episode is your secret weapon. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jeff breaks down the one part of your fantasy football draft that most people overlook: your bench. Too many drafters fill it with "safe" names and end up wondering why their team can't win when it counts. Jeff shows you how to build a bench with real upside, how to stash the right breakouts, when to draft handcuffs, and what types of players to completely avoid. If you want a roster that actually wins titles, it starts here. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jeff breaks down everything you need to know to crush your keeper decisions heading into draft season. He hits the do's and the don'ts that'll give you the edge your league mates wish they had. If you're torn between players or just want to make sure you're not keeping a future landmine, this one's for you. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

In this episode, Jeff kicks things off with a breakdown of McLaurin's surprise trade request and what it means for Washington's offense. Then it's time to talk Hall of Fame Game: who popped, who flopped, and what it all means for fantasy. Finally, Jeff drops his best tips for how to actually use your cheat sheet like a pro on draft day. No more panic picks or reaching two rounds too early. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Bump and Stacy are joined by FTN Fantasy’s Aaron Schatz to preview the 2025 NFL Season, including what he expects to see from the Seahawks and some surprise teams to keep an eye on, they answer your questions about the NFL Hall of Fame Game and what they’ve seen at Seahawks Training Camp this week in Four Down Territory, they bring you the latest on Seahawks LT Charles Cross' dislocated finger and Mariners Pitcher Bryce Miller’s rehab start in The Timeline, and they break down what they hope to see from the Seahawks new offense in 2025. 

Went heavy on running backs early? Now you've got to thread the needle at WR, and we have the names to help you do it. On today's episode, Jeff Ratcliffe runs through the best middle- and late-round WR targets who bring real upside to your fantasy roster. Whether it's rookies ready to pop, breakout candidates in new roles, or sleepers climbing the depth chart, these are the guys who can bail you out after passing on the elite wideouts. Tune in and stock that WR room the smart way. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jeff breaks down his favorite Zero RB and Hero RB targets for the 2025 fantasy football season. He dives into the mid and late-round backs who can help you build a winning roster without spending premium draft capital. Whether you're going full-on Zero RB or just looking for high-upside depth, Jeff's got the names you need to know. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Wharton's Cade Massey and Eric Bradlow are joined by Aaron Schatz, Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy, to discuss how his models forecast the 2025 NFL season—from rising teams like the Ravens and Commanders to quarterback outlooks and evolving coaching impacts. Plus Cade & Eric discuss the MLB Hall of Fame the WNBA's upcoming free agency shakeup. and the WNBA's rising viewership metrics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we dive headfirst into the RB dead zone. What it is, why it matters, and how you can use it to absolutely smoke your fantasy draft. Jeff breaks down the data behind the dead zone, explain why those dead zone RBs are so risky, and give you actionable strategies to avoid landmines and build smarter rosters. Whether you're a Hero RB truther or a zero-RB rebel, this one's packed with draft-day gold.  Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jeff breaks down how your fantasy draft strategy should shift depending on league size. Whether you're in a shallow 10-team league or grinding through a deep 14-teamer, the way you approach each position needs to change. He dives into why Hero RB is his preferred approach in all leagues, how WR depth becomes king in larger formats, when to grab your QB, and why tight end strategy is more league size-dependent than you think. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Welcome into a Monday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, lots to cover after a busy weekend, the Orioles took two of three from the Colorado Rockies, the birds dealt Gregory Soto, Training Camp continues and plenty more. What makes today unique is Glenn is not in studio, he will be with us LIVE from Stadium Swim at Circa Sports in Las Vegas! We'll catch up with our guy Aaron Oster from the Circa during the program, plus we'll of course celebrate what would have been Mo Gaba's 19th birthday. We'll dive into the O's plenty, the trade deadline and more with our friend Steve Johnson at 12pm. Then at 12:30pm, we will check in with Aaron Schatz, NFL Analytics expert from FTN Fantasy and ESPN as we talk Lamar Jackson, Ravens and their stacked roster. Then Jeremy Conn at 1pm as we recap the weekend, talk Orioles, MLB trade deadline, Ravens and we'll talk about his special connection with Mo Gaba as we celebrate Mo. And with it being a Monday, so Glenn and Griffin will recap the week that was for the O's in ‘Three Up and Three Down.'

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy to talk about team projections for the NFL season. First, Gregg reacts to the surprising news of Christian Wilkins being released by the Raiders (00:05). After the news, Gregg and Aaron explain the team projections around the 49ers (05:15), Jaguars (11:10), Commanders (15:10), Raiders (19:57), Chargers (23:17), Steelers (25:20), Cowboys (27:40), Buccaneers (26:37) and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff goes team-by-team across the entire league, profiling every fantasy-relevant wide receiver. From elite WR1s to late-round dart throws and and low ceiling avoids, he lay out exactly how to categorize each wideout so you can build a smarter draft strategy. Whether you're in a deep league, a casual home league, or prepping for a high-stakes draft, this episode is your complete WR roadmap. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Paul, Justin, and Joe are joined by Vlad Sedler of FTN Fantasy to discuss a group of hitters who rebounded massively after looking down and out through May Source

Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy to talk about team projections for the NFL season. First, Gregg reacts to the surprising news of Christian Wilkins being released by the Raiders (00:05). After the news, Gregg and Aaron explain the team projections around the 49ers (05:15), Jaguars (11:10), Commanders (15:10), Raiders (19:57), Chargers (23:17), Steelers (25:20), Cowboys (27:40), Buccaneers (26:37) and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big news out of Jets camp as Justin Fields is carted off the field with a toe injury. Jeff tells reacts but doesn't overreact to this news and tells you what it means. Then he goes team-by-team across the entire league, profiling every fantasy-relevant running back. From elite RB1s to late-round dart throws and handcuffs, I lay out exactly how to categorize each back so you can build a smarter draft strategy. Whether you're in a deep league, a casual home league, or prepping for a high-stakes draft, this episode is your complete RB roadmap. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Steve interviews Aaron Schatz (00:30:10) FTN Fantasy's Chief Analytics Officer. Aaron joins us to discuss the 2025 Aaron Schatz's FTN Football Almanac. Aaron discusses settling in at FTN Fantasy, explains how charting DB's has become a larger part of his analysis, and helps to break down just some of the information from this year's almanac. Aaron and Steve talk about the fall of the New Orleans Saints and the rise of the Buffalo Bills. Aaron tells us what teams the almanac is higher on than most and the teams they are lower on. Also, how good ate this year's quarterbacks? How will last year's rookie QB class look in 2025? Will the Bengals help Joe Burrow? Who will play in the Super Bowl in February? Steve starts the show with first things first. The 2025 Braves are officially sellers. Who should they sell and who should they keep? The Saints have stated training camp and their QB competition has begun. Also, Barstool and Fox have a deal. How will it work out for both companies? The show ends with one last thing about being Italian-American and getting to celebrate it this weekend at the Italian Festival. For more information follow the podcast on twitter @sports_casters Email: thesportscasters@gmail.com

Tight end is the wild west of fantasy football. You're either locked and loaded with a stud or out in the desert hoping your dart throw doesn't dry up by Week 3. In this episode, Jeff breaks down all the key TE strategies for 2025: from paying up for the elite monsters in Robust TE, to finding the sweet spot in the TE Wheelhouse, to living dangerously with the Late-Round TE approach. He talks risk vs. reward, how to read the room in your draft, and why this position can make or break your season. Whether you're hunting for Travis Kelce's successor or trying to nail the next late-round gem, he has you covered. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jarrett Bailey is joined by Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy to discuss the 2025 FTN Football Almanac, and the win projections of several teams around the NFL, including the Washington Commanders, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, and much more

In this episode, Jeff breaks down five key things you can do to instantly draft better. He talks about knowing your room, using a draft board instead of getting stuck in rankings quicksand, sticking to your strategy even when the room gets weird, staying mentally sharp from Round 1 to Round 16, and why ceiling matters way more than floor when you're building a league-winner. This is your blueprint to draft like a pro and leave your league in the dust.  Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

In this episode, Jeff breaks down every major QB draft strategy, from going early with Robust QB, to playing it cool with Late-Round QB, and everything in between. He tells you why the middle rounds are a danger zone, how to build with late round upside, and why waiver wire gold happens every year. He also dives into superflex and 2QB formats with sharp takes on Robust, Value, and Anchor QB builds. You'll learn how to avoid landmines, build around upside, and gain an edge by drafting smarter than your league. If you want to dominate your draft without overspending at quarterback, this is the blueprint. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jeff breaks down the fantasy football impact following the conclusion of Jordan Addison's DUI case. With clarity on his availability, he discusses the potential suspension length and what it means for his redraft and dynasty value. He then shifts over to the Chargers, where Mike Williams' surprise retirement opens the door for major changes in the WR room. Jeff dives into what this means for Quentin Johnston, Josh Palmer, and rookie Tre Harris, including how the rookie might carve out an immediate role as the X receiver. Whether you're drafting in redraft or thinking long-term in dynasty, this episode helps you sort through the shifting wide receiver landscape.Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jeff ranks all 12 draft spots for 2025 fantasy football leagues and breaks down which positions give you the clearest path to building a league-winning roster. Whether you're picking from the 1.01 or stuck near the turn, he walks you through the pros and cons of every slot, including how the player pool, positional runs, and roster construction impact your options. Then he shifts gears and adjust those rankings for 10-team leagues, where depth, value pockets, and strategy change in big ways. If you want to dominate your draft no matter where you're picking, this one's a must-listen. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jeff is back for a podcast quick slant to discuss the breaking news that Rashee Rice's sentence has been issued. Jeff breaks down the key details of the sentence and the potential suspension for the 2025 season. He then tells you how to react to this news in best ball, redraft, and dynasty formats.  Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jeff breaks down why going RB-heavy early, the old-school “Robust RB” approach, is more risky than rewarding in today's fantasy landscape. He lays out the key reasons this strategy puts you at a disadvantage, from injury volatility to positional depth and opportunity cost. Then he dives into the two RB strategies that actually give you an edge: Hero RB and Zero RB. Jeff explains the pros of each, when to use them, and how to execute them. Whether you're anchoring your roster with a bell cow or building from the WR position and attacking RB later, he has you covered. If you want to walk into your draft with a real plan at the most volatile position in fantasy, this episode is for you. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

In this episode, Jeff breaks down the latest on Quinshon Judkins following his arrest for domestic violence. We take a closer look at the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, what the Commissioner's Exempt List means in situations like this, and when a suspension could realistically happen. Jeff also discusses how long Judkins could be suspended based on precedent, and what this means for his dynasty and redraft value going forward. Plus, he reacts to reports that Jauan Jennings is seeking either a trade or a new deal from the 49ers. What does this mean for San Francisco's wide receiver room? Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jeff breaks down fantasy football handcuffing strategy, giving you the pros and cons of rostering a handcuff. He talks about when it's optimal to do so, when to outright avoid the strategy, and which running backs don't have clear handcuffs. Jeff also breaks down how to use the strategy throughout the season if you find yourself drafting handcuff for your top RB. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy and ESPN joined Baskin and Phelps Wednesday, as he gives his thoughts on the Browns and why he thinks that either Kenny Pickett or Joe Flacco could be gone before the start of the season.

Mike Schopp and The Bulldog talk to Aaron Schatz chief analytics officer at FTN Fantasy to hear his thoughts on the AFC East

FTN Fantasy’s Aaron Schatz joins Stacy and Curtis on the EQC hotline to talk about the Blockbuster trade that happened between the Steelers and Dolphins, what targets the hawks should be going for in free agency, his assessment of Sam Darnold, and much more. They talk about the blockbuster trade between the Steelers and Dolphins, Philipp Grubauer staying with the Kraken, and more in Headline Rewrites. They go around the NFL and talk about some of the league’s top headlines, debate who’s better in their prime Patrick Mahomes or Aaron Rodgers, Leonard Williams making the NFL’s top 100 list, and much more. And they talk about why there hasn’t been a gambling scandal in the NFL in the same way we’ve seen from other leagues.

In this episode, Jeremy discusses one Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, and Tight End that he is higher on than the consensus over at FTN Fantasy. 

Scott Jenstad and special guest, Vlad Sedler of FTN Fantasy, break down the huge Rafael Devers trade, talk a large pitching week in FAAB and discuss many other players, including Jeremy Pena, Oneil Cruz and Bailey Ober. In addition to the big bids on Jacob Misiorowski and Eury Perez, they chat about the other popular players in FAAB this week, including Christian Moore, Brandon Walter, Ben Casparius and Shelby Miller. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.

Alex "Noops" Christenson of FTN Fantasy and the Bet U.S. NBA Show stops by, to preview tonight's Game #5 of the NBA Finals and all of his thoughts on the upcoming NBA Offseason after yesterday's trade between Orlando and Memphis. 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

Sam Panayotovich and Kate Constable are joined by Alex "Noops" Christenson of FTN Fantasy and the Bet U.S. NBA Show, to discuss how he is betting tonight's Game #5 of the NBA Finals. Plus, what are some big moves to watch for this offseason, as we approach the NBA Draft. Then, Caitlin Calrk returned to the court this weekend in a big way, scoring 32 points to help the Fever defeat the New York Liberty 102-88 in a statement win. The hour wraps with a deep dive into the Stanley Cup Final and Conn Smyth Odds, following Florida's blowout victory in Game #6. Plus, how are we betting today's action at the College World Series in Omaha? 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

Alex "Noops" Christenson of the BetUS NBA Show and FTN Fantasy stops by, to discuss how he is betting tonight's NBA Card featuring a pair of crucial Game #4's, including Pacers-Cavaliers and Nuggets-Thunder. Plus, just how surprised is he about the Celtics falling down 3-1 to the Knicks, as massive series favorites? 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

Joe Ostrowski and Sam Panayotovich are joined by Alex "Noops" Christenson of the BetUS NBA Show and FTN Fantasy, discussing tonight's NBA Card featuring a pair of crucial Game #4's, including Pacers-Cavaliers and Nuggets-Thunder. Plus, is he surprised about the Celtics falling down 3-1 to the Knicks, after entering the series as huge favorites. Plus, our bets for today's loaded MLB Card headlined by 15 games, a look at the first MLB.com Cy-Young poll, which could help us make some money in that awards market. 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

Jeff is back for another quick slant podcast to break down Derek Carr's retirement. Jeff looks back at Carr's career, and then looks forward to the Saints outlook for 2025 without Carr. He discusses Tyler Shough and how his presence under center will impact Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Jeff is back for another quick slant podcast to break down George Pickens being traded to the Dallas Cowboys. He gives the outlook for Pickens in Dallas and discusses the impact on CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott. Jeff then gives some thoughts on how DK Metcalf benefits but also gives a word of caution about the Pittsburgh offense. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy

Alex "Noops" Christenson of FTN Fantasy and the BetUS NBA Show stops by, to discuss all things NBA Playoffs and some of his favorite bets to make right now, including who does he like tonight in a crucial Game #5 between the Clippers and Nuggets, can the Knicks and Pacers wrap things up tonight at home, and do the Rockets have any shot at coming back against the Warriors? 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

Joe Ostrowski and Sam Panayotovich are joined by Alex "Noops" Christenson of FTN Fantasy and the BetUS NBA Show, to discuss how he is betting tonight's loaded NBA Playoff Card with four games on the slate. Then, we breakdown our bets for each of the four games, including a crucial Game #5 in Denver between the Nuggets and Clippers, and will all of the other 3 home teams up 3-1 close out their respective series? The hour wraps with tonight's loaded MLB Card, including if the Mets bats can stay hot against the Diamondbacks after scoring 19 runs in Washington yesterday.  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

  FTN's Dan Thompson breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. In this episode, Dan discusses bullpens of the Yankees, Guardians and Tigers.Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Mondays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball