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Pat Fitzmaurice of Fantasy Pros and TheFootballGirl.com joins Billy and Bradley to release their week 15 FantasyPros Expert rankings, take live start / sit questions, and discuss final injury designation leading into the weekend! Pat Fitzmaurice finished 2020 as the most accurate FantasyPros ranking expert in the industry and currently sits at #1 in the multi-year draft rankings as well! Make sure to check out our staff rankings here: https://fantasydata.com/youtube-fanalysts?fp_ref=fff

Eagles Unfiltered presents another edition of The Kelly Green Show. In this episode, Football Kelly is joined by Melissa Jacobs the creator of TheFootballGirl.com. The two discuss the Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.Kyle Shananhan's offensive shenanigansImpact of 49ers Week One injuriesBattle in the trenchesEagles Unfiltered is powered by Eagle Maven of Sports Illustrated and featured on Bleav Podcast Network. Follow the site for nonstop coverage on the Philadelphia Eagles: https://si.com/NFL/EaglesThe show is brought to you by BetOnline.AG and PlayActionPools.comLink to find information about the show: https://solo.to/eaglesunfilteredSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The offseason is over! The NFL season is nigh! With just hours to go before the Thursday-night kickoff, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Matt Donnelly (@MattDonnellyFF) of dynastyvipers.com and the ViperCast. Should we feel confident about Dak Prescott now that he's back from a shoulder injury? And how good should we feel about his Week 1 matchup with the Buccaneers? What about Saquon Barkley, who's coming off a major knee injury? Matt and Pat assess the recovering superstars, and then Matt touts two of his favorite young WR crushes: Darnell Mooney and Jakobi Meyers  How does someone living in Medicine Hat, Alberta, get so into the NFL and fantasy football? Matt discusses his football fandom, his proximity to hockey, his big (and I mean BIG) family and his glorious mustache. Then, Matt and Pat talk about the Patriots' offense and their mutual affinity for Rhamondre Stevenson, what Wayne Gallman's arrival means for the Atlanta backfield, and players Matt has been chasing avoiding throughout draft season  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Matt Donnelly (@MattDonnelly)            Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien is joined by Chris Robin, Coach Craig & Pat Fitzmaurice to take you through their “my guys” & build a TNF DFS Captain Showdown slate. Craig is a writer for True North Fantasy Football and runs an in-depth YouTube channel! Find it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChnYgiwlRzmZUFq0X2PRhoA  You can find Chris on Twitter @DetroitBestie & you can find his work on the team rise or fall website, here: https://teamriseorfall.com/subscribe-now/ Pat is a writer, podcaster & master fantasy ranker. He writes for the @Footballguys, is a contributor at TheFootballGirl.com & is the host of his own show, Fitz on Fantasy Podcast.  Visit https://www.monkeyknifefight.com and signup using promo code TNFF for an instant match of up to $50 on your first deposit!!

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Joe Dolan, who's the managing editor and co-owner of FantasyPoints.com and will be in your ear on NFL Sundays as the co-host of “Gameday” on the Sirius XM Channel. Joe and Pat talk about how to value Gus Edwards after the J.K. Dobbins injury. Could Edwards be a Derrick Henry lite? There's also a re-examination of the Rams' backfield and how fantasy managers should regard Darrell Henderson and Sony Michael. Joe and Pat also offer some thoughts on a couple of Jacksonville fantasy assets: James Robinson and Laviska Shenault. Joe provides some thoughts on the Deshaun Watson-to-Miami rumors, and as a lifelong Eagles fan, he also gives his take on Jalen Hurts, Miles Sanders and the Eagles pass catchers.  After moving to Greenville, South Carolina a little over a year ago, Joe sizes up his new home – its vibe, its climate and its culinary delights. Joe muses on hosting “Gameday” and talking for nearly eight hours straight on fall Sundays. Finally, Joe lists some of his favorite late-round dart throws in drafts, players he's been trying to acquire in every draft, and players he's been avoiding.  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan)                         Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show with a shout-out to ailing friend Mike Tagliere, then welcomes in Sean Koerner (@The_Oddsmaker) of The Action Network. Sean and Pat discuss where James Robinson should go in fantasy drafts now that Travis Etienne is out for the season, and whether Marquez Callaway should be a draft target after his tour-de-force performance in a preseason game against the Jaguars. Sean offers some thoughts on macro RB strategy, and then he and Pat dig into the upper tiers of the position. They agree that it's hard to parse the running backs in the RB5-RB14 range, and they reveal the players they're targeting and the player they're avoiding in that range. Sean defines “frozen pond running backs” and names a few RBs who fall into that dangerous category.   Keenan Allen and Terry McLaurin are popular draft targets for a lot of people, but Sean explains why they don't fit his draft plans. Sean and Pat talk about Ja'Marr Chase and whether it's right that his fantasy stock is plummeting. After some discussion about QB and TE strategy, Sean talks about how he became interested in betting odds and gambling, when he first began placing bets, and some of the weirdest things he's ever wagered on. To close the show, Sean names some of his favorite late-round dart throws, some of the players he's targeting in every draft, and some of the players he refuses to touch.  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Sean Koerner (@The_Oddsmaker)          Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a BIG week of fantasy drafts, so host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in another heavy-hitting guest, Justin Boone (@justinboone) of TheScore.com. Justin and Pat open with a meditation on Preseason Week 1, focusing on the shifting tectonics of the Miami RB situation and the increasing appeal of the Denver offense. Justin and Pat compare notes on a couple of players they have ranked above consensus (Tua Tagovailoa and D.J. Moore) and debate a few players on whom they disagree (Chris Carson, Robby Anderson, Ryan Fitzpatrick.  Justin has finished in the top seven of the FantasyPros in-season accuracy competition for seven straight years. Pat asks Justin about his rankings process – not how he builds rankings and projections, but where in the house he works, what he listens to while doing it and how long it takes him. Justin and Pat also compare notes on their in-season rankings anxiety. Finally, Justin and Pat talk about favorite late-round dart throws, and Justin names players he's avoiding and players he doesn't want to leave drafts without.  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Justin Boone (@justinboone)                   Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) of Yahoo Sports and ReceptionPerception.com. Despite being FantasyPros' reigning accuracy champ for draft rankings, Matt has a fraught relationship with fantasy rankings. He and Pat discuss the shortcomings of rankings and projections, and Matt talks about how he generally likes to construct his teams. Then it's a heavy dose of wide receiver talk, with Matt offering thoughts on Michael Pittman, Brandon Aiyuk, the Steelers' WR trio, CeeDee Lamb and, on a less enthusiastic note, Jalen Reagor. (Sorry, Eagles fans.) Matt and Pat also take a closer look at the San Francisco and Pittsburgh offenses and elaborate on why decoding them is so important for fantasy managers this year.  Matt talks about the adjustment to a two-dog household and his unlikely source for great cooking tips. Then it's more receiver talk, with Matt weighing in on longtime Harmon favorite Tyler Lockett, underrated Jakobi Meyers, hipster darling Laviska Shenault, and rookies Elijah Moore and Rashod Bateman.  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB)     Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August is upon us, and with the heart of fantasy draft season dead ahead, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) of Yahoo Fantasy. Scott shares his philosophy on how to value injured players, and he and Pat discuss what to do with Michael Thomas and how to value Jonathan Taylor and other Colts now that Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson are hurt. In Scott's world, steady, undervalued, profitable veterans are referred to as Raul Ibanez All-Stars – a hat tip to the ever-reliable MLB slugger. Perhaps the NFL equivalent should be the Robert Woods All-Stars. Who besides Woods offers dependable, unsexy value, and why are those types of players so important? Scott and Pat drop some names.  Scott recaps his recent golf trip and explains how golf helped get him through the pandemic. There's also some musical conversation, of course, with Scott explaining why John Lennon is his favorite Beatle and assessing the career of George Harrison. Scott and Pat talk about “Hard Knocks” and this year's featured team, the Cowboys. Who's likely to be the more valuable WR – Amari Cooper or CeeDee Lamb? And how early is too early to draft Ezekiel Elliott? Scott and Pat debate who should go 1.03 in drafts, and Scott weighs in on Damien Harris, Jakobi Meyers and D'Andre Swift.  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski)      Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With NFL training camps opening in full this week, RotoViz co-owner and Zero-RB innovator Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to cover a wide array of fantasy topics. Is Jonathan Taylor ready to become a fantasy ultra-back? Shawn offers compelling reasons to take Taylor in the middle of the first round. Although he wasn't pleased that his Chiefs drafted Clyde Edwards-Helaire over Taylor, Shawn lays out a scenario where CEH could gain significant fantasy value in 2021 and also expresses enthusiasm for J.K. Dobbins, Antonio Gibson and D'Andre Swift. Shawn talks about his new podcast with RotoViz alumnus Ben Gretch and offers some thoughts on polarizing tennis star Novak Djokovic.  In his Scott Fish Bowl draft, Shawn took Cam Akers late in the third round and didn't take another RB until the 15th round. The six running backs he took in the last eight rounds are among his favorite Zero-RB targets. Find out which cheap RBs he went after. Shawn also explains why he's high on Logan Thomas and discusses his Tyler Boyd and Henry Ruggs selections. Shawn and Pat talk about the fallout from the Akers injury and discuss possible ripple effects of the Michael Thomas injury. Do you believe the WR position is deep? Shawn and Pat believe that's a fallacy and offer reasons why. There's also some talk about whether any of the Chiefs' WRs other than Tyreek Hill offer compelling fantasy potential.  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian)           Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is one of his closest friends in the fantasy media, John Paulsen (@4for4_John) of 4for4.com. John and Pat start by pouring one out for Ted Ginn Jr. a longtime favorite of John's who just announced his retirement after 14 NFL seasons. Then the conversation turns to young quarterbacks, with John and Pat taking opposite sides on Trevor Lawrence and assessing the outlooks for Zach Wilson and Tua Tagovailoa. There's some talk about the Denver RB situation, with Pat touting Melvin Gordon as a potential value even with rookie Javonte Williams threatening Gordon's workload. John and Pat also discuss Darren Waller and George Kittle.  As natives of Southeastern Wisconsin, John and Pat have been closely following the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff run, and they compare notes on Bucks fandom and the franchise's tortured playoff history. Pat also asks John about one of his former basketball coaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Greg Gard, who's now the head coach at the University of Wisconsin and whose strained relationship with some of his players recently became a national story. John offers a few musical recommendations, and then John and Pat discuss the Scott Fish Bowl and the DataForce charity draft they've been doing together, with some conversation about Cam Akers, Julio Jones, Terry McLaurin, Michael Thomas, Jaylen Waddle and Dionte Johnson. John and Pat also talk about their beloved Green Bay Packers, assessing the Aaron Rodgers situation, examining the value of Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon, and trying to peg the Packers' WR hierarchy behind Davante Adams. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: John Paulsen (@4for4_John)                   Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) relinquishes control of the show by bringing on everyone's favorite alpha podcaster, Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) of PlayerProfiler.com. After some discussion about how long a slow draft should take, Matt sheds light on his Scott Fish Bowl draft so far, talking about how the power of stacking pushed him toward an Aaron Rodgers-Davante Adams combo. The desire to stack also has Matt targeting Rashod Bateman later in his SFB draft to pair with Lamar Jackson, but the allure of Bateman is about more than just stacking. Matt explains why he drafted Trey Sermon even though he's not a fan of coach-based analytics and is downplaying the Kyle Shanahan factor, and he makes the case that Miles Sanders is being undervalued.  Matt and Pat talk about the “RB dead zone” and how not all dead zone RBs are alike. Matt sings the praises of Saints TE Adam Trautman and makes the case that he's a better play than Irv Smith Jr. Matt also talks about what it was like to grow up in north-central Maine, and he uses the power of analytics to make the case for backing into parking spaces.  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion)           Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Scott Fish Bowl week! Helping host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) celebrate this fantasy-industry holiday is Rumboyz Robbie (@RumboyzR) of the Rumboyz Fantasy Network. Robbie and Pat talk about their very different #SFB11 positional strategies, the valuation of quarterbacks in Scott Fish's unique QB scoring system, and the kicker who seems destined to end up on Robbie's team since Robbie once coached him in youth football. Pat and Robbie size up the Broncos from a fantasy perspective, discussing whether the Denver QB situation should discourage interest in Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, and Noah Fant, and digging into the positional battle at RB between veteran Melvin Gordon and rookie Javonte Williams.  Robbie talks about life in Colorado Springs, his first foray into fantasy sports, the growth of the Rumboyz Fantasy Network, and his favorite hip-hop and ‘90s rock artists. He also names a few of his favorite 2021 draft targets and a few potential bear traps. Robbie and Pat also discuss Michael Thomas and the Saints' QB situation, size up the Cardinals' backfield, evaluate the recent Mecole Hardman hype, and even work in a little Josh Gordon conversation.  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Rumboyz Robbie (@RumboyzR)            Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) catches up with newly minted Tennesseean Mike Tagliere (MikeTagliereNFL) of FantasyPros.com. What most surprises Tags these days when he surveys ADP information and expert rankings? He makes the case that Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Lamar Jackson are being severely undervalued. Tags, a Bears fan, and Pat, a Packers fan, discuss their two teams from a fantasy perspective. Tags offers his thoughts on Justin Fields, David Montgomery and Darnell Mooney, and Tags and Pat profess their shared belief that Aaron Rodgers won't hold out or be traded, and that Davante Adams shouldn't be faded due to Rodgers' uncertain status.  Tag explains why he and his family moved to Tennessee and makes an observation about the different pace in his new homeland. There's some discussion about Chicago pizza, and Tags talks about his quixotic quest to obtain the blue check mark signifying Twitter verification. With the Scott Fish Bowl drafts kicking off next week, there is, of course, a bit of SFB conversation. Tags throws some cold water on the rampant enthusiasm for Cam Akers and Antonio Gibson, explains why the defenestration of Adam Gase has him interested in several Jets, and becomes the second straight guest to enthusiastically endorse Mike Williams.  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Mike Tagliere (@MikeTagliereNFL)       Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With fantasy football draft season soon to begin in earnest, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by the Swami of Konami, Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) of Sharp Football Analysis, for some high-level conversation about draft strategy. Rich wasn't that into Stefon Diggs or Keenan Allen last year but kept drafting them anyway. Find out why method drafting beats the “pick the right players” plan. Some people like to target RBs who are just an injury away from a premium role, but on this episode, Rich makes a good case for applying the same strategy to WRs. Rich explains the origins of his Zack Morris avatar on Twitter, talks about his fantasy baseball background and reveals what TV shows he's been binge-watching.  There's some Scott Fish Bowl talk on this episode, with Rich and Pat discussing how the Superflex and TE-premium structure has influenced their strategy at the QB and TE positions. Rich talks about how to handle ambiguous backfields such as the ones in Arizona, Denver, San Francisco, and Tampa, then digs into the hit rates for players who are the top receivers on their own teams but have ADPs beyond the WR2 range. Rich and Pat discuss their mutual attraction to Kenny Golladay, and Rich explains why the Giants might be in for an offensive bump. There's also some chatter about Jonathan Taylor and Ezekiel Elliott, and Rich reveals which early ADPs he believes to be faulty.  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Rich Hribar (@Lord Reebs)                     Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  In association with TheFootballGirl.com  Music provided by International Jet Set  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're less than a week away from the official start of summer, which means the heart of fantasy draft season is dead ahead. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in longtime Footballguys staffer Jason Wood (@fbgwood) for a wide-ranging discussion on fantasy and non-fantasy topics alike. Jason and Pat name some players they believe to be mispriced based on their current ADPs, including Davante Adams, Aaron Jones, Najee Harris, Adam Thielen and Kenny Golladay. Jason makes the case for Tom Brady, David Montgomery, Amari Cooper, Brandin Cooks and some of his other favorite value plays. Pat subjects Jason to a quiz about his personal life, asking him about everything from the worst job of his youth to how he likes his eggs. An Eagles season ticketholder, Jason offers his thoughts on a variety of Eagles-related topics. Why is Jalen Hurts more appealing in redraft leagues than in dynasty? Does a crowded RB room temper enthusiasm for Miles Sanders? Is DeVonta Smith likely to be an alpha receiver right from the start? Pat and Jason also discuss the outlook for Carson Wentz in Indianapolis and try to pinpoint where in the first round the first wide receiver should go, and which receiver it should be. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jason Wood (@fbgwood) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

The Fantasy Football Mailbag is powered by RotoViz Radio.   HOST: Mike Randle (@RandleRant)   FANTASY FOOTBALL MAILBAG   Mike brings you the Fantasy Football Mailbag on RotoViz Radio. Each week he is joined by a special guest answering questions from around the fantasy football landscape. In this edition, he is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice of TheFootballGirl.com and FootballGuys. They examine players through the lens of DFS, dynasty, and seasonal leagues.    Guest: Pat Fitzmaurice - (@Fitz_FF) - FootballGirl.com/FootballGuys SPONSORS RotoViz- RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast  or by applying the discount code '2021rvradio' at checkout.   Email: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Fantasy Football Mailbag is powered by RotoViz Radio.   HOST: Mike Randle (@RandleRant)   FANTASY FOOTBALL MAILBAG   Mike brings you the Fantasy Football Mailbag on RotoViz Radio. Each week he is joined by a special guest answering questions from around the fantasy football landscape. In this edition, he is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice of TheFootballGirl.com and FootballGuys. They examine players through the lens of DFS, dynasty, and seasonal leagues.    Guest: Pat Fitzmaurice - (@Fitz_FF) - FootballGirl.com/FootballGuys SPONSORS RotoViz- RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast  or by applying the discount code '2021rvradio' at checkout.   Email: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com

The Julio Jones trade is the big news of the week, and Dan Clasgens (@DanClasgens) of the Fantistics Insider show on the Sirius XM Fantasy Channel joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to break it down. What does the trade do for the fantasy value of Julio? How far should we drop A.J. Brown and Matt Ryan on our draft boards? How much of a bump should we give Calvin Ridley, Kyle Pitts and Ryan Tannehill? Who else gains or loses value? Dan and Pat also dig deep into the best-ball format. Dan analyzes a few of his favorite best-ball values, including Terry McLaurin, Cooper Kupp, Chase Edmonds and Trey Sermon. Dan and Pat also recap the highlights of a charity best-ball draft they recently did together, discussing players such as Cam Akers, Najee Harris and Ryan Fitzpatrick. Dan talks about his work with the Disabled American Veterans and gives Pat an overview of Cincinnati and its local delicacies, covering everything from chili to goetta. There's also some Bengals talk, as Dan opines on whether taking Ja'Marr Chase over Penei Sewell was the right move, makes a sales pitch for Joe Mixon, and explains why he's so bullish on the Cincinnati passing game. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dan Clasgens (@DanClasgens) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Chris Allen (@ChrisAllenFFWX) of Footballguys.com and 4for4.com joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to discuss two of the greatest things in life: fantasy football and beer. Chris reveals the WR traits he’s looking for in the early, middle, and late rounds of drafts and lists a few of the receivers he likes at their respective costs, including Amari Cooper, Odell Beckham Jr., D.J. Chark, and DeVante Parker. An avid homebrewer, Chris talks about how he got into the hobby, what he likes to make, and the homebrew he considers to be his magnum opus. As a resident of Dayton, Ohio, Chris is an avid Bengals fan, and Pat picks his brain on all things Bengals. Was drafting Ja’Marr Chase over Penei Sewell the right move? Should fantasy managers be worried about target competition among Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd? What sort of season can we expect from Joe Burrow? Should we be optimistic about Joe Mixon? Chris and Pat also discuss weather effects, a subject Chris has studied extensively. Chris details his tight end strategy, reveals which rookie RB he expects to draft most often this year, speculates on what a Julio Jones trade to Tennessee would mean for A.J. Brown, and takes his best guess at what the Saints will do at the QB position. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Chris Allen (@ChrisAllenFFWX) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Matt Schauf of Draft Sharks (@SchaufDS) to parse some of the hard-to-read RB situations. Will Leonard Fournette’s playoff momentum carry over to the 2021 regular season? Will Travis Etienne completely trash James Robinson’s value? Is it worth investing in Trey Sermon? How confident should we feel about Miles Sanders and D’Andre Swift? Are Mike Davis and Zack Moss value buys? Matt and Pat dig into these ambiguous backfields. A longtime IDP ace, Matt discusses the format and offers some strategy tips. Then, after some discussion about grunge music and Pete Rose, Matt and Pat circle back to football, with Matt naming a few players he believes to be overpriced (sorry, Najee Harris truthers) and talking about his dynasty rookie drafts so far. Matt also explains why Mike Gesicki is the cryptocurrency of TEs, then answers a few rapid-fire questions to close out the show. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Schauf (@SchaufDS) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Pete Davidson (@Rotobahn) to discuss fantasy football and music. Pete and Pat start by discussing how rookies Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne might fare in Jacksonville under new head coach Urban Meyer. Pete makes the case that dynasty managers shouldn’t get locked into their pre-draft evaluations of rookies and should listen to what the NFL is telling them when a player slides, as with Hakeem Butler two years ago. But should that apply to Justin Fields this year? Pete makes the case for Kyle Trask as a worthwhile sleeper in dynasty rookie drafts, and he and Pat discuss the enticing upside of Trey Sermon. A lifelong Jets fan, Pete weighs in on the Zach Wilson pick, the Jets’ messy WR situation, and the likelihood that Michael Carter instantly becomes the Jets’ top RB. The conversation shifts to bands, as Pete and Pat talk about musical awakenings – what they were listening to before their ears were opened to the good stuff, and what changed their tastes. Pete answers a series a rapid-fire questions about favorite albums and songs from legendary bands, then recommends a favorite obscure album. There’s a little more conversation about dynasty rookie drafts and whether it makes sense to hoard QBs. Then Pete offers thoughts on some of the second-year RBs, whether Saquon Barkley’s 2020 knee injury still concerns him, and how he views the Browns’ Chubb-Hunt backfield for fantasy purposes. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Pete Davidson (@Rotobahn) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Dalton Del Don (@daltondeldon) of Yahoo Fantasy, a longtime 49ers fan who thinks Trey Lance deserves consideration as pick 1.01 in superflex dynasty rookie drafts. Dalton also sizes up a San Francisco RB room that now includes rookies Trey Sermon and Elijah Mitchell, and he offers his thoughts on how targets might be allotted between George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. Should Jalen Hurts be a top-10 QB in redraft leagues? Dalton and Pat make the case for Hurts and discuss what the Eagles’ additions of Kenneth Gainwell and Kerryon Johnson mean for Miles Sanders. Dalton talks about covering three sports for Yahoo, his favorite all-time team, doing a podcast with the outspoken Chris Liss and working with the eclectic Yahoo team. Should A.J. Brown be the WR1? Is Mike Davis going to be a value pick in 2021 drafts? Is the runway clear for Chase Edmonds and Myles Gaskin? Are we getting too excited about Najee Harris? Do we need to start downgrading Davante Adams and Aaron Jones because of the Aaron Rodgers situation? Dalton and Pat discuss these topics and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dalton Del Don (@daltondeldon) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

The 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Marcas Grant (@MarcasG) from NFL.com and the NFL Network to discuss rookie landing spots. With so many disappointing RB/team matchups, how excited should we be about the Najee Harris/Steelers fit? Will Melvin Gordon block Javonte Williams in Denver? What should we make of a Travis Etienne/James Robinson/Carlos Hyde backfield in Jacksonville? Marcas lists his top six rookie WRs post-draft and explains why he’s not crazy about the Rashod Bateman/Ravens pairing. He also talks about Terrace Marshall’s outlook in Carolina and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s opportunity in Detroit. Marcas liked Justin Fields more than Trey Lance pre-draft, but does he still feel that way? Marcas details his recent trip down a rabbit hole of old dystopian action movies and talks about what he was binge-watching at the onset of the pandemic. A USC grad, Marcas talks Pac-12 rivalries and casts some shade on both UCLA and that most hated of Pac-12 figures, the Stanford Tree. Speaking of USC, there’s a quick glimpse ahead toward next year’s draft as Marcus sizes up USC QB Kedon Slovis, a top 2022 prospect, and Marcas and Pat discuss whether Sam Darnold’s career can be rejuvenated with the Panthers. There’s some obligatory Aaron Rodgers conversation, and the show ends with Marcas offering some quick thoughts on Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Tua Tagavailoa, the Steelers’ WRs, the Saints’ QB situation, and how soon Trey Lance might make his first NFL start. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Marcas Grant (@MarcasG) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

NFL Draft week is finally upon us, and host Pat Fitzmaurice celebrates by bringing in Matt Waldman, longtime Footballguys.com staffer and the creator of the indispensable Rookie Scouting Portfolio, a must-have for fantasy managers. Matt explains why Peyton Manning was a chef and Tom Brady was a baker, then discusses which of the top QBs from this class might fall into those culinary categories. Matt won’t be aghast if Mac Jones goes to the 49ers with the third pick and explains why, then extols the virtues of Trey Lance, explains why knocks on Justin Fields’ processing are flawed, and expresses his concerns about Zach Wilson. Who’s Matt’s No. 1 RB? It isn’t Najee Harris. Having once preferred Marshawn Lynch as a prospect over Adrian Peterson, and Nick Chubb over Saquon Barkley, Matt makes the case for Trey Sermon – and it involves something called curvilinear movement. After offering words of praise for Najee Harris and Michael Carter, Matt makes elevator pitches for Khalil Herbert and Kylin Hill. Matt talks the decision to finally ditch his 9-to-5 job to work on the RSP full-time, then discusses his musical background. Then the conversation turns to receivers and what Matt calls the best WR class he’s ever evaluated. He explains why Jaylen Waddle is his No. 2 receiver, compares Rashod Bateman to Cordarrelle Patterson (in a good way), and touts the upside of Kadarius Toney. He also goes to bat for two of his favorite sleepers in the class: Frank Darby and Josh Palmer. Finally, Matt offers a vast array of Kyle Pitts comps – Calvin Johnson, Travis Kelce, Kellen Winslow, Jimmy Graham, Evan Engram, Albert Okwuegbunam – and puts a few chips down on the one he thinks is most likely to stick. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Waldman (@Matt Waldman) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

It’s another dynasty-heavy episode of Fitz on Fantasy this week, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) of Dynasty League Football and the Dynasty Trades HQ podcast. Shane and Pat start by talking about their preferred dynasty formats. Is there a case to be made for 1QB dynasty leagues? Is TE premium the way to go? There’s also some 2QB dynasty philosophy, as Shane and Pat discuss whether managers in 2QB leagues should feel compelled to draft Zach Wilson and Mac Jones over RBs and pass catchers such as Ja’Marr Chase and Najee Harris. Shane explains how he first got into fantasy football and how he got so wrapped up in the dynasty format. He also explains his “less personal s**t, more fantasy” mantra on his Twitter profile page. There’s some rookie TE chatter with Shane talking about the depth of the class and offering thoughts on Kyle Pitts and Pat Freiermuth. What’s Deshaun Watson worth on the trade market these days? Is Cam Akers being overrated in dynasty? Why is Robert Woods perpetually underrated? Is Jalen Reagor a dynasty buy? Shane and Pat tackle these questions and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

The NFL Draft draws ever nearer, so the Class of 2021 continues to be a primary topic on the show. This week, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in RotoViz co-owner and senior analyst Dave Caban (@DaveCabanFF) to discuss his research into the rookie RBs and WRs. Which metrics should we be looking at? Who’s popped in Dave’s research, and who has red flags? And after Dave empties the left side of his brain, Pat taps into the right side, asking Dave which prospects he’s conflicted about and which ones he’s planted flags on. Dave talks about his battles with depression and anxiety, and the coping methods he’s had success with. There’s some macro conversation about dynasty startup drafts, as Pat and Dave talk about which positions they like to attack and whether they like to chase a title right away or play a long game. Dave and Pat also discuss what the 49ers could and should do with the No. 3 pick, favorite late-round best-ball targets, whether Jarvis Landry is a strong bounce-back candidate, and how to play (or not play) the Buccaneers’ backfield in 2021. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dave Caban (@DaveCabanFF) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

With the draft only three weeks away, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) talks fantasy prospects with everybody’s favorite former college CB, Ray Garvin (@RayGQue), co-host of the FantasyPros Dynasty Football Podcast and the Breakout Finder Podcast on the RotoUnderworld. Who are the 49ers taking at No. 3, and who should they take? Ray explains why he’s a big Mac Jones fan and why the knocks on Justin Fields are unfair. Ray sizes up a top-heavy RB class and makes the case for Najee Harris as the slam-dunk RB1. He also makes a sales pitch for Elijah Mitchell and explains why he’s not keen on Chuba Hubbard and a whole lot of other RB prospects Ray reveals how he and his family dealt with the storm of the century in Dallas a couple of months ago, then he and Pat debate whether LaVar Ball is doing right by his NBA sons. Ray also talks about the FF Fit Club and how it’s been mutually inspiring for a group of fantasy analysts. Should we be worried about DeVonta “the Slim Reaper” Smith’s low BMI? Ray and Pat (ahem) weigh in. Ray and Pat also discuss the slightly built Rondale Moore, then talk about the “Harbaugh handicap” and whether it’s causing dynasty managers to overlook Nico Collins. There’s also some chatter about Sam Darnold, Josh Jacobs, Jalen Reagor and the Class of ’22. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Ray Garvin (@RayGQue) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

It’s been almost three years, but Scott Fish (@ScottFish24) finally makes his return to Fitz on Fantasy. As someone who runs fantasy leagues for a living, Scott tells host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) which qualities are most important for commissioners and shares a clause that should be in every set of league rules. Scott and Pat also discuss how fantasy leagues might handle the switch to a 17-game regular season. Not surprisingly, there’s some conversation about the Scott Fish Bowl. Scott talks about the most difficult aspect of putting SFB together every year, how some celebrities have found their way into the league, how last year’s unique QB scoring system went over, and future plans for live SFB drafts. He also drops a few hints at what’s in store for SFB11. Scott and Pat discuss the Dolphins’ recent trades and speculate on who the 49ers might draft No. 3 overall. Does size matter? Scott reveals whether he cares about DeVonta Smith weighing 170 pounds and Rondale Moore standing 5-7. Scott and Pat also talk about the Buccaneers’ backfield after the re-signing of Leonard Fournette. Scott spins a hell of a Fish tale about a pickleball injury, then details the depth of his hatred for actual pickles. After some conversation about sleeping habits, Scott names his WR1, and he and Pat discuss the some of the top-tier dynasty receivers. Scott also names a few players he thinks dynasty managers should be trading for, then lists a few players he had a hard time quitting. (Also, Scott and Pat cement their old-man cred in this episode with mentions of Carl Pickens, J.J. Stokes, Herschel Walker, Jack Youngblood and Craig “Ironhead” Heyward.) Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Scott Fish (@ScottFish24) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

It’s a dynasty-heavy show this week, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Curtis Patrick of RotoViz (@CPatrickNFL). Curtis and Pat dive in by discussing Kenny Golladay’s dynasty outlook with the Giants and whether this is a good time to trade for JuJu Smith-Schuster. Curtis also lists a few signings that he thinks may have perked up players’ dynasty value and a few that might have torpedoed value. Curtis offers his thoughts on where this year’s top rookie QBs should be drafted vis-a-vid the top RBs and WRs in superflex drafts. He also talks about some of his favorite rookie RB prospects beyond Najee Harris, Travis Etienne and Javonte Williams, and explains why a lot of dynasty managers have a skewed idea of what constitutes a “hit” in dynasty rookie drafts. As someone who competes in a host of dynasty league and routinely matches wits with high-profile members of the fantasy media in industry leagues, Curtis lists a few of the shrewdest competitors he’s gone up against. He also reveals how Alvin Kamara won him home gym equipment and a Jamaican vacation for two (and how Kamara himself weighed in about it). Curtis weighs in on Kamara’s fantasy value post-Brees and talks about his enthusiasm for the Washington Football Team’s signing of Curtis Samuel. Pat and Curtis discuss how dynasty managers might handle the tricky Deshaun Watson situation, and Curtis lays out the case for CeeDee Lamb being a screaming dynasty buy right now. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Curtis Patrick (@CPatrickNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Julien is joined by Chris Robin of The Undroppables & DFS Cheat Sheet & Pat Fitzmaurice of the Fitz on Fantasy Podcast and TheFootballGirl.com to discuss FA landing spots, ranking process and start up draft tips and tricks.   You can find Chris on Twitter @DetroitBestie & you can find his work on his website: https://www.dfscheatsheet.com/bottom-of-the-barrel-super-bowl-lv/nfl/02/    You can find Pat on Twitter @Fitz_FF & you can find all of his work on https://thefootballgirl.com/    Also be sure to checkout his podcast “Fitz on Fantasy” on apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fitz-on-fantasy/id1400104914    Visit https://www.monkeyknifefight.com and signup using promo code TNFF for an instant match of up to $50 on your first deposit!!   If you want a real life dynasty experience, check out Prediction Strike https://predictionstrike.com/ and use promo code TPA for an additional 10$ on your first deposit of 20$ or more!     To take your league to the next level, you need Trophy Smack. Purchase a Championship trophy or belt and use promo code TNFF to get a championship ring free of charge. A $60 value!   Follow Julien on Twitter @ThePointAfterFF & follow the crew @TruenorthFFB and check out the site at https://www.truenorthffb.com/    Be sure to Subscribe to ThePointAfterFF on all major podcast platforms!    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FE3Z2JQObxtu8uDnhHzG7?si=kFx0ZUdQR8WIoagT8NtKhg   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-point-after-ff/id1542893360    TNFF Website:  https://www.truenorthffb.com/thepointafter   Please remember to subscribe to the TNFF Network and like/comment if you enjoyed!  

We’re drinking from the fire hose of the opening days of free agency, and the great Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) of Footballguys.com joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to process some of the early signings. What should we make of the Patriots’ free-agent splurge? Will TEs Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry cannibalize each other’s numbers? Is the WFT signing of Ryan Fitzpatrick good reason to be excited about Terry McLaurin’s value? Does Corey Davis gain or lose value with the Jets? Sigmund and Pat tackle these questions and more. Sigmund talks about taking Jaylen Waddle over Rashod Bateman in a Footballguys dynasty rookie mock and explains why he’s infatuated with North Dakota State QB Trey Lance. Sigmund also speculates on who’ll be quarterbacking the Saints this fall, describes what life in New Orleans has been like during the pandemic, and talks about which teams have his heart for March Madness. There’s also some discussion about Sigmund’s beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. Is there any hope for Ben Roethlisberger? What are the Steelers going to do at RB? Is Chase Claypool a superstar-in-waiting? How many targets might Diontae Johnson see in 2021? Pat and Sigmund also talk about the Packers’ re-signing of Aaron Jones and the subsequent value hit to A.J. Dillon. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice this week is Derek Brown, senior analyst of Fade the Noise and co-host of the Chalk Fade podcast. In a Seussian turn, Derek slips into the role of Cam-I-Am to convince a skeptical Pat that Cam Akers is indeed delicious at an early-second-round ADP. D-Bro then talks about his new rookie RB crush, Javonte Williams. There’s some discussion about other rookies as well, including Travis Etienne, Terrace Marshall, DeVonta Smith, Kenny Gainwell, Michael Carter and Tylan Wallace. A resident of Fort Worth, Texas, Derek explains how he and his family dodged the worst of the winter storm that rocked the Lone Star State in February, and he talks about the music that’s helped him cope with the pandemic. Irv Smith and Adam Trautman are the focus of some TE conversation. A lifelong Saints fan, Derek offers thoughts on Michael Thomas, Tre’Quan Smith and what New Orleans might do at QB in 2021. Pat and Derek wrap the show with conversations about Jalen Hurts, Gabriel Davis and Terry McLaurin. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Melissa Jacobs, host of "The Football Girl" podcast, and contributor to The Guardian and the BBC, joins the Brawl 22 crew: Ty Schalter, Samantha Bunten, and Michael Schottey. We talk women in NFL fandom, coaching, and the game itself, as well as the 49ers and Alex Smith. Our Big Topics include the death of the 40-yard dash, cheerleaders, and coaching-search changes.

We’re just under two months away from the NFL Draft, and there’s prospect talk galore in this week’s marathon episode, as Thor Nystrom (@thorku), the lead college football and NFL Draft analyst for NBC Sports Edge (formerly Rotoworld) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (Fitz_FF). Thor explains why criticism of Justin Fields’ field-reading ability is unfair, why Trevor Lawrence is the best prospect he’s ever evaluated, why Trey Lance is such a fascinating test case, why Zach Wilson is tricky to evaluate, and why Mac Jones reminds him of a less athletic Andy Dalton. Thor’s No. 1 running back isn’t Alabama’s Najee Harris or Clemson’s Travis Etienne, but rather North Carolina Tarheel Javonte Williams. Thor sings Javonte’s praises, takes a closer look at Harris and Etienne, and makes a case for Rhamondre Stevenson as an underrated prospect. Thor also offers a detailed analysis of University of Minnesota WR Rashod Bateman, and he and Pat discuss their mutual appreciation of Purdue’s Rondale Moore. Pat and Thor also discuss what Kyle Pitts’ NFL future might hold, and Thor speculates on what no Scouting Combine, shortened college seasons for some teams and opt-out seasons for some players might mean for this year’s draft. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Thor Nystrom (@thorku) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

This week, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by distinguished RotoViz and Fade the Noise alumnus Anthony Amico (@amicsta), who’s now lone-wolfing it with a blog/newsletter/toolbox called In the Aggregate that you can find at amicsta.substack.com. Anthony and Pat discuss last week’s Carson Wentz trade, whether Wentz can get his career back on course and whether the Eagles are now all in on Jalen Hurts. Then, the focus turns to Anthony’s outstanding new WR prospect similarity app and what it tells us about players such as Rashod Bateman, Sage Surratt, Tutu Atwell and Dyami Brown. After a little more rookie banter, Anthony talks about the challenges of being a high school teacher during COVID-19. And after finishing with the highest regular-season point total in last year’s Scott Fish Bowl despite not drafting a running back until the 12th round, Anthony talks about how he was able to employ the Zero-RB strategy so successfully. He also lists a few players he’s targeting in 2021 drafts along with a few fades. And as a Giants fan, Anthony also shares some thoughts on Daniel Jones, Evan Engram and Darius Slayton. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Anthony Amico (@amicsta) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane), co-host of the Ship Chasing podcast and part of the Establish the Run team. The two Pats discuss the Zero-RB strategy, why it worked so well in 2020 and how it sets up for 2021, and Kerrane pinpoints some attractive middle- and late-round RB targets. With draft rooms open, there’s ample best-ball discussion in this episode. Is this a good time of year to draft, while rookies are still undervalued and ADPs haven’t solidified, or is it tougher to draft early because the waters tend to be so shark-infested? Are rookie RBs Najee Harris, Travis Etienne and Javonte Williams three of the best values at RB right now? Who are some of the more overvalued and undervalued players based on early ADP data? Kerrane talks about moving from Manhattan to Brooklyn and why he considers his new borough a starter suburb. He also explains why his home state of Delaware is really two states in one, and the two Pats express their appreciation for Delaware-based Capriotti’s subs and the legendary “Bobbie” sandwich. Kerrane talks about some of his favorite rookies and waxes poetic about the sublime résumé of LSU receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Pat and Pat also discuss where they stand on DeVonta Smith, Kyle Pitts and others, and Kerrane explains why he’s so bullish on D.J. Moore and Laviska Shenault for 2021. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Alex Dunlap of RosterWatch (@AlexDunlapNFL), who touted James Robinson as a potential sleeper on Pat’s show a year ago. After Pat gives Alex due credit for that astute call, Alex talks about everything he and RosterWatch partner Byron Lambert saw when they were in Mobile, Alabama, for last week’s Senior Bowl. Why is Alex so high on Alabama QB Mac Jones and Clemson WR Amari Rodgers, and who else impressed him in Mobile? Alex also weighs in on whether he thinks Ja’Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith is the top WR in the incoming rookie class. Not only was Alex a high school teammate of Drew Brees, but he was also in a band called Alpha Rev that had a song spend 11 weeks in the VH1 Top-20 Video Countdown back in 2010. Alex talks about where his musical tastes lie now. Then it’s more draft talk, as Alex shares his thoughts on some of RBs he saw in Mobile, including Michael Carter, Rhamondre Stevenson and Larry Rountree III. Also, who does Alex have as his RB1 – Najee Harris or Travis Etienne? Alex and Pat also talk about a couple of the more interesting offseason story lines for fantasy and a couple of the players they’re targeting in 2021 drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Fitz on Fantasy is back after a monthlong hiatus, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Jordan McNamara (McNamaraDynasty), a member of the Football Guys staff and the author of “The Analytics of Dynasty,” a treasure trove for dynasty enthusiasts. Jordan and Pat start by discussing the big Rams-Lions trade and its implications for individual player values. Then Jordan offers a sneak peek the 2021 edition of his book – what’s new, and what can help people become consistently successful dynasty managers. Jordan and Pat discuss the art of trading in dynasty leagues and list a few of their biggest trading pet peeves. (But as Jordan notes, even insulting offers can provide valuable information.) There’s also some rookie talk, as Jordan names a few of his favorites from the Class of 2021, which looks like a bumper crop. Jordan also lists a few players who might be worth either buying or selling in dynasty leagues right now and weighs in on a few hard-to-value dynasty assets, including Tua Tagovailoa, Joe Mixon, Deebo Samuel and O.J. Howard. And of course, since it’s Super Bowl week, Jordan and Pat offer some thoughts on the game and make their predictions. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jordan McNamara (McNamaraDynasty) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

It’s fantasy football championship week, and there are myriad injuries to be navigated in the most important week of the fantasy season. To find out who’ll be playing and who won’t be, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Dr. Jene Bramel of Football Guys (@JeneBramel), who’s been doing first-rate injury analysis for years. Jene talks about some of the challenges COVID-19 has posed for both the NFL and for health-care professions this year. Then he dives into all the pressing injury news, with details on the status of James Robinson, Kenyan Drake, Raheem Mostert, Antonio Gibson, Christian McCaffrey, Julio Jones, Ronald Jones, Ezekiel Elliot, DeVante Parker, George Kittle and more. He also talks about whether Joe Burrow will be ready for the start of the 2021 season, whether we should be worried about the cumulative effect of Odell Beckham Jr.’s injuries, and whether we can confidently take Saquon Barkley in the first round of 2021 drafts. Jene and Pat discuss whether injury-proneness really exists in the NFL and which teams are the least forthcoming with injury information. Jene explains how he got into fantasy football, and how a Ben Roethlisberger motorcycle accident turned him into a Football Guys injury analyst. He also talks about his own championship prospects for this week and makes a compelling sales pitch for IDP leagues. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jene Bramel (@JeneBramel) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

As the 2020 fantasy season nears the finish line, rankings and DFS ace Rob Waziak of thefantasyfootballers.com (@WazNFL) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice to review some of their 2020 hits and misses and where they both went wrong on Lamar Jackson and Tyler Higbee. Waz and Pat also talk about some of the noteworthy developments from Week 14. Can Jalen Hurts and Miles Sanders continue to rejuvenate the Eagles’ offense? Is Cam Akers for real? Should we simply pretend that T.Y. Hilton was abducted by aliens for the first 10 weeks of the season? Waz and Pat also cast an eye toward 2021 drafts, discussing TE strategy and a few of the players they plan to be heavily invested in next year. An ace ranker who’s finished in the top 15 of the FantasyPros accuracy contest in each of the last three years, Waz weighs in on the ranking process and offers some thoughts on conservatism vs. aggression in doing rankings. Waz also talks about spending 10 years in the U.S. Air Force and reflects on working with the Fantasy Footballers, who just hit a podcasting milestone with their 1,000th episode. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jake Trowbridge (@JakeTrowbridge) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

It’s not only the holiday season but also playoff season in fantasy football, and Jake Trowbridge of the Drinking & Talking Fantasy Football podcast (@JakeTrowbridge) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to take a closer look at the playoff viability of several QBs based on their upcoming matchups, including Jared Goff, Justin Herbert, Derek Carr, Philip Rivers and Jalen Hurts. Jake and Pat also rank the top rookie RBs and WRs from the Class of 2020 based on their potential appeal in 2021 drafts, taking closer looks at Clyde Edwards-Helaire, J.K. Dobbins, Chase Claypool, Denzel Mims and more. Jake explains how he wound up starting a podcast with his next-door neighbor, and he and Pat discuss why Madison, Wisconsin, might be the best mid-sized city in America. Then the conversation circles back to fantasy football, with some chatter about Corey Davis, Wayne Gallman, David Montgomery, T.Y. Hilton, Collin Johnson and Keke Coutee to close the show. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jake Trowbridge (@JakeTrowbridge) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

As we roll into lucky Week 13, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Chicago native Michael Beller of The Athletic (@MBeller) and immediately teases him about the Bears’ nearly three decades of futility against the Packers. COVID-19 wreaked havoc on Week 12, and Beller and Pat talk about the best way to handle players from games that might be in jeopardy, which roster-building skill has been most important in this challenging season, and whether the NFL season will make it to the finish line uninterrupted. Taking an early look ahead to 2021 fantasy drafts, Beller and Pat sort out the top tiers of the RB and WR positions, try to figure out how many RBs should come off the board before the first WR is taken, and decide which WR that should be. Beller and Pat then take a detour into college sports, quickly zipping through a variety of college basketball topics, recalling the greatest bowl games they ever watched, and naming their favorite and least favorite college programs. They also discuss The Band and their epic concert film “The Last Waltz,” and then it’s a return to fantasy football, with conversations about Latavius Murray, Cam Akers, Antonio Brown and Deebo Samuel. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Michael Beller (@MBeller) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Rudy Gamble (@rudygamble), co-founder of Razzball. After a mention of Rudy’s unique Twitter avatar leads down a rabbit hole to a brief conversation about baseball players from the ’70s and ’80s, Rudy and Pat address Taysomania: What should we expect from Taysom Hill going forward, how will he affect Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara, and was it an outrage that Hill was TE-eligible on some platforms? Rudy and Pat also discuss the Joe Burrow injury, what it means for Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins, and what sort of career trajectory Burrow was on. While they’re on the subject of rookie quarterbacks, Rudy and Pat also speculate on where Justin Herbert might be ranked among the other QBs next year in redraft leagues. Having written eloquently about boldness vs. chalkiness in fantasy rankings, Rudy lays out his case that nonconformity should be rewarded in the FantasyPros rankings accuracy competition, and Rudy and Pat discuss the utility of fantasy rankings in general. Rudy lists some of his biggest hits and misses this season. There’s also some quick talk about the rest-of-season outlook for J.K. Dobbins and Jonathan Taylor, the Cowboys’ offensive resurrection in Week 11, and the Eagles’ Carson Wentz conundrum. And to celebrate Thanksgiving, Rudy and Pat have a hearty conversation about Thanksgiving side dishes. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Rudy Gamble (@rudygamble) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in guest Ian Hartiz of PFF (@IHartitz), one of the hardest-working analysts in the fantasy biz and an essential Twitter follow. Pat talks to Ian about how he developed his Twitter presence and how he came upon the idea for Helicopter Guy, a two-dimensional muse with a knack for predicting breakout games. Ian does a deep dive on the Buccaneers, discussing Ronald Jones’ Week 10 explosion, whether Leonard Fournette is still in play for fantasy, and how to value Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown. Pat and Ian also talk about the sluggish return of Michael Thomas, the outlook for Jonathan Taylor and the recent slowdown for Mike Davis. Following a windswept Week 10, Ian weighs in on weather effects and how much they matter for fantasy. He also talks about his high school playing days in football-crazed Dublin, Ohio, the possibility of coaching someday, and whether he has any lingering physical effects from his gridiron days. Ian explains why Darek Carr blocked him on Twitter and nonetheless praises Carr for changing his playing style. Pat and Ian close the show by discussing Antonio Gibson, J.D. McKissic, Carson Wentz, and whether a number of recent fantasy risers will have staying power. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Ian Hartitz (@IHartitz) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Michael Salfino (@MichaelSalfino) of The Athletic, FiveThirtyEight, The Independent and the Breakfast Table Podcast. With Dalvin Cook on a historic two-week rampage, Mike and Pat discuss the Mount Rushmore of NFL running backs and how they should be ordered. Mike offers on Adam Gase as a Jets fan, assesses Sam Darnold’s future and offers thoughts on what the Jets should do if they get the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft. Then Mike and Pat talk about Lamar Jackson’s suddenly uncertain future and which young QBs might have better long-term outlooks. Mike tells a story about playing basketball against Lawrence Taylor, offers thoughts on how the pollsters and betting markets did with the presidential election, and plays a game of free association with some classic rock bands. Mike and Pat also talk about David Montgomery, D.J. Chark, Tyler Higbee, and the top five quarterbacks of all time. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Michael Salfino (@MichaelSalfino) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

It’s a special election issue of Fitz on Fantasy, and – trigger warning! -- host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) and guest Pat Daugherty of Rotoworld (@RotoPat) dare to mix fantasy football and politics. Is all hope lost for Jonathan Taylor after a disastrous Week 8? The two Pats conduct a postmortem and look for a primary cause of disappointment. They also discuss the J.K. Dobbins breakout game, the value of Damien Harris and the state of the Buffalo backfield. Following a windswept slate of games, Pat and Pat share their views on how weather effects should affect start/sit decisions, then stay on a philosophical track by discussing how much emphasis we should put on defensive matchups when making lineup calls. Pat D. talks about mixing Twitter and politics, how he handles the Twitter hecklers and how, as an avowed liberal, he deals with the Donald Trump supporters in his life. The two Pats also get into their least favorite aspects of the Trump presidency, the future of the Republican Party and what might go down on Election Night (including Jägerbombs). Pat and Pat wrap the show with conversation about Antonio Brown, Lamar Jackson, Corey Davis, the Lions’ RB usage and the QB change in Jacksonville. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Pat Daugherty (@RotoPat) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Chris Raybon of the Action Network (@ChrisRaybon), who helps parse the RB situations In Kansas City, Tampa and San Francisco. How big a bite will Le’Veon Bell take out of Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s workload? Is Leonard Fournette going to kneecap Ronald Jones value? And what should we make of the 49ers’ backfield? Chris and Pat also size up the Pittsburgh passing game and discuss the Buccaneers’ signing of Antonio Brown. An authority on several different types of wagering, Chris reveals where he invests the biggest percentage of his bankroll. He also talks about what it was like to live in New York City during the early days of the pandemic and what it’s like now. And with Halloween coming up, Chris lists a few of his favorite horror movies. He also talks about his recent article on identifying franchise quarterbacks and how we should be viewing Baker Mayfield, Gardner Minshew and Sam Darnold. Chris and Pat discuss Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa, sift through the wreckage of the Patriots’ passing game and debate whether Ezekiel Elliott is a buy or a sell. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Chris Raybon (@Chris Raybon) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

In this episode, Boone is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice of TheFootballGirl.com to discuss the most important fantasy questions heading into Week 7. Which rookie QB would you rather roster the rest of the season? (2:30) How should you approach the Chargers' running backs in Week 7? (9:15) Which 49ers' RB will be most valuable with Raheem Mostert out? (12:10) Does Michael Thomas step back in as a top-five fantasy receiver? (18:45) How much do we need to lower expectations for the Cowboys' offense? (21:45) Which Washington players can we trust in fantasy? (25:25) Should we buy into Rob Gronkowski's recent resurgence? (29:15) Is it time to sell-high on Kenyan Drake? (31:00) How will Le'Veon Bell fit into the Chiefs' offense? (36:05) Who's being overlooked for Week 7? (38:45)

What in the world just happened in Minnesota? What will happen in this week's playoff round? Who will win the Super Bowl? And why, why, why on earth did the Patriots trade Jimmy G? Join hosts Scott Kahn and Adi Krohn as they talk to Melissa Jacobs - formerly of ESPN and Sports Illustrated, and now of TheFootballGirl.com - about the NFL playoffs, her plans for her website and podcast, whether she agrees with the ESPN article that talked about discord in New England (spoiler: Pats fans will not be happy), and much more.