Fantasy Football Today Podcast

Welcome to RB Week! We start the show with a new candidate for the "Next Todd Gurley" Award (2:30) and then a candidate for the "Next Isaiah Crowell" Award (7:50). We've also got encouraging Carson Wentz news (10:30) to react to as Dave tells you why he has Wentz ranked in the Top 5 ... Another interesting Alvin Kamara discussion (17:30), then it's on to sleeper RBs (23:30) including two current backups with big potential. Plus, we love what we're hearing about Dalvin Cook (35:30)! How much could he rise in the rankings? ... News and notes from around the NFL (41:41) with some updates on the DEN and SEA backfields and rookie WRs who are standing out in camp. Plus, does the injury to RT Daryl Williams spell doom for CAR (47:10)? And stay tuned for a breakdown of Round 7 of ADP (49:30) ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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/adchoic

As we continue to do mock (and real) drafts, which players do Jamey and Heath find on their teams most often (1:30)? And do they have a preferred draft slot (3:50)? We discuss the pros and cons of having an early pick. Then we go in-depth on LeSean McCoy (5:30) who does not expect to be suspended. Will his ADP start moving back up? ... A perfect QB to pair with Jameis Winston (10:50), Buy or Sell (14:00) for Michael Crabtree, an underrated RB, MIN WRs, Melvin Gordon and more ... NFL news and notes (20:15) including rookie WRs to get acquainted with, then we've got some great QB analysis for you as Philip Rivers seems to be undervalued (27:35) and the guys don't agree on Matt Ryan's value (30:28). We're also putting Jerick McKinnon under a microscope (33:51) and reviewing a startup Dynasty mock draft (40:00). Barkley or Bell in this format? ... Your voicemails at 954-689-3199 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your

QB Week continues with an email questioning Aaron Rodgers as the #1 QB in Fantasy (1:30). We'll also answer a question about the SEA backfield (4:30) before we review some NFL news and notes (8:31) including an encouraging item about Dalvin Cook ... Putting Doug Baldwin under a microscope (15:00) as we wonder about his upside ... Let's get a couple of QB busts! We're sure to disagree about Carson Wentz (20:35), and is Jared Goff (29:33) being drafted too early? We're also profiling an underrated NFC West WR (36:00), and reviewing Round 6 of ADP (39:30) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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

Which QBs are breaking out this year? We make the case for Patrick Mahomes (2:15), Jameis Winston (5:25) and Jimmy Garoppolo (6:20) ... The guys decide between a few different Fantasy combos (10:58) before getting into the news and notes. Andrew Luck's prognosis keeps improving, so where is he going in the rankings (16:00)? And while we're on the Colts, let's put T.Y. Hilton under the microscope (24:18)! Can he scored more than 7 TDs? Does he have elite upside? ... An angry email about Julio Jones (29:50), where we would rank Dez Bryant if he were a Patriot (39:15) and ADP review for Round 5 in 0.5 PPR (40:30). Is this a good time to take a TE? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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

Follow along as we draft a 12-team, 3-WR, PPR league with industry experts. One of us takes WRs in Rounds 1 and 2 before waiting a while for WR3. All of us prioritize TE. Find out which other draft trends we notice today. Surprises include: DeAndre Hopkins as the third WR off the board; Corey Davis going earlier than we expected; what people are thinking about the JAC WRs right now. 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

Starting QB week off with our QB sleepers and a review of our recent 2QB draft. Also discussing Josh Gordon and all the relevant training camp news. Plus we put Alvin Kamara under the microscope and answer your emails at FantasyFootball@CBSi.com 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

We're continuing to break down tight ends, as Dave, Jamey, and Heath tell us which tight ends they DON'T want on their roster ... Avoid Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph? ... What should you expect from your tight end position? ... We put Devonta Freeman under the microscope ... Plus a little bit of kicker and DST strategy - don't ignore them entirely! Your emails at FantasyFootball@CBSi.com 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

Is Kyle Rudolph underrated or is he just a safe TE you settle for (1:40)? Do the mid-round TEs have similar upside to the Top 3 TEs (6:45)? Why does Dave like Ertz over Kelce in non-PPR (12:30)? ... Talking breakout TEs (16:50)! Find out why Dave and Jamey are loving Trey Burton and why Heath is not quite as high, and find out which rookie TE Heath likes ... Putting Davante Adams under a microscope (27:45) as we discuss whether we view him like we viewed Jordy Nelson in his prime and if the concussions scare us. We also review Round 4 of ADP (37:13), listen to your voicemails (48:20) and get the Fantasy Regulators out (53:33) to settle league disputes ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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

Welcome to Tight End Week! We'll be giving you some sleepers, breakouts and busts at the position this week, but that's not all we're focusing on. First, we're putting Mike Evans under a microscope (2:55). Does he have more upside than T.Y. Hilton, and what kind of target share do we expect for Evans? ... Le'Veon Bell may be in his final season in PIT (12:50), so what does that mean for Fantasy owners? Any concerns this season or long term? Then we discuss some mid-round TEs (21:54). Who has the most upside and the most downside out of Greg Olsen, Jimmy Graham, Delanie Walker and Evan Engram? ... TE sleepers (28:50) for each analyst. We've got a Top 15 sleeper, a Top 20 sleeper, and a completely undrafted sleeper. We also review third round ADP (40:30) and determine the good and bad values ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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.co

Let's put David Johnson (1:40) under a microscope! Our concern is with the ARI offense. Will it hold Johnson back? Is he going too early in drafts? ... Unveiling another draft strategy (9:45) that seems a little boring but very practical. Plus we regulate one commissioner issue (16:00), talk about the lack of love for Devin Funchess (20:00), pros and cons of drafting Randall Cobb (23:30), and why Saquon Barkley in the first round is a little scary (27:50) ... Heath loves Gio Bernard's draft value (30:41). Find out why we don't exactly agree on what Gio's upside is. We also have plenty of your voicemails at 954-689-3199 (39:30) and what was breaking news at the time (52:35): DeMarco Murray is retiring ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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

We've got CBS Sports Analyst and former NFL QB Danny Kanell joining us later in the show, but first we debate upside and downside of Robert Woods, Corey Davis and Kelvin Benjamin (2:20). Which mid-round WR can give you big draft value? ... Putting A.J. Green under the microscope (10:58)! Does he have WR1 upside? Does he have injury concerns? What do we think about the CIN offense? Also the Fantasy Regulators (17:25) are back to answer your commissioner questions and we spotlight an underrated player who has star potential (23:30) ... Danny Kanell (26:40) hops on to drop football knowledge. He thinks Matt Ryan could win the MVP again, discusses Carson Wentz and DeShaun Watson recovering from ACL injuries, gives us fun trivia about Matt Nagy and even discusses what it's like to play minor league baseball. It's a great 25 minutes with Danny that should help you Fantasy owners ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr

LeSean McCoy faces serious allegations so we talk about the BUF backfield and what might happen in the event of a suspension (2:24). Then Dave weighs in on yesterday's debate about the next Todd Gurley (7:10) and we get into the upside vs. downside debate for Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce and Zach Ertz (16:10). Can Ertz reach 1,000 yards this season? ... Some discussion about the MIA backfield (29:30) and a young TE with potential (32:58), then we unveil another draft strategy (34:10)! How do you feel about taking a QB and a TE early? ... Putting Keenan Allen under the microscope (42:10). We evaluate the success of Ken Whisenhunt's LAC offenses and why Allen could score more TDs this year ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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

Debating upside and downside of DeMaryius Thomas, Juju Smith-Schuster and Allen Robinson (2:46). Does Thomas bounce back with a QB upgrade? Can Robinson ever be that amazing player again? ... Adam reacts to a new NFL.com list of top WRs (12:40) and Jamey reacts to his conversations with Travis Kelce (17:22) and Mark Ingram (20:24). Then we talk about a draft strategy (24:00) centered around upside and wonder who the next Todd Gurley is (27:45) ... Putting Le'Veon Bell under a microscope (38:30). Where are the TDs? Will another training camp holdout cause us to move him down in the rankings? Also the Fantasy Regulators are back (46:40)! ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and voicemail at 954-689-3199 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

We're bringing on the nicest Fantasy analyst in the business - Scott Fish - to talk football! Scott tells us about the Scott Fish Bowl and the charity he runs. Then we discuss which first round pick we're nervous about (5:55) and we put Leonard Fournette under a microscope (9:15) ... More Julian Edelman talk (13:45) and of course we re-rank the GB RBs (17:15) and wonder if Jamaal Williams can run away with the job. Plus we've got some interesting red zone stats (23:10) from Scott that could be very helpful for Fantasy owners, and players we are ashamed to like (26:44) ... Fantasy Regulators (32:25), Kyle Rudolph and Brandin Cooks debates (40:20) plus some more Fantasy and non-Fantasy questions for Scott and Heath (48:40) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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

Jerick McKinnon will be a polarizing player this season, and we start the show with an email about a McKinnon concern (2:15). Then we're comparing upside and downside for Larry Fitzgerald, Jarvis Landry and Sammy Watkins (7:05). Heath and Adam do not agree with the listeners' Twitter votes ... Dissecting Heath's rankings as his optimism for T.Y. Hilton (17:40) and his feelings on Andrew Luck are discussed, he reveals the thinking behind his PPR rankings of the TEN backfield (21:20), gives us a TE sleeper (24:15) and gives projections for Matt Ryan (26:20) ... Putting Kareem Hunt under the microscope (34:00)! Are there any concerns here? Will Spencer Ware eat into his workload? Did Hunt beat up on an easy schedule last year? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and voicemails at 954-689-3199 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

Heath has a couple of unusual draft strategies to reveal and analyze, but first let's debate upside and downside for Carlos Hyde, Kerryon Johnson and Isaiah Crowell (1:50) and go through the latest NFL news (10:50) while wondering if the SEA defense will be tough for opposing QBs this season .. Drafting 3 WRs early in a non-PPR league (15:15) and drafting 3 RBs early in a PPR league (22:22), how did those teams turn out? Do you need a Top 12 WR to win a PPR league? Can you start Rex Burkhead confidently in non-PPR? ... Putting Julio Jones under the microscope (36:00)! Why can't this guy score TDs? Can he get back to 100 catches? When is the earliest you can justify drafting Jones? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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

Adam finds himself agreeing with Heath at an unusually high rate on the "Heath is Right" episode of Fantasy Football Today. First let's debate upside and downside for DeVonta Freeman, LeSean McCoy and Jordan Howard (1:00) ... We've got Dave's schedule analysis (13:04)! Find out which teams have the easiest schedules and which teams have a tough road ahead. Plus, Jameis Winston talk (17:31) and some research on ACL injuries (23:00) and how players come back the following year. How much does age matter with ACLs? ... Heath's breakouts include Dalvin Cook (26:50), Derrick Henry (32:58) and a number of fairly unproven players in great situations. And we're putting Michael Thomas under a microscope (44:00) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and your voicemails at 954-689-3199 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

QB Debate (3:20): Who has the most upside out of Derek Carr, Marcus Mariota and Eli Manning? And who has the most downside? And we'll reveal what last year's stats say about Manning and Patrick Mahomes (11:20). Are they practically guaranteed to be #1 QBs? ... Reviewing a draft strategy that Jamey recently used picking first in a 12-team league (16:26). We kinda like it and we think you will too ... Early breakouts include Jerick McKinnon (30:00), basically every rookie RB, Stefon Diggs (36:50), Amari Cooper (39:50) and Trey Burton (43:00) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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

Most upside and downside from this group (1:15): Michael Crabtree, DeVante Parker and Randall Cobb. We debate those 3 WRs to start the show! ... Let's take a look at early bust candidates from Jamey and Heath. We've got a surprisingly high amount of Eagles on this list (15:33) as they agree on Alshon Jeffery and Jay Ajayi. Heath also has Carson Wentz on his bust list. Why are we throwing some shade at one of the best offenses in the NFL? ... More busts! Our thoughts and theories on Alvin Kamara (20:55), LeSean McCoy (22:55), Sony Michel (27:15), Chris Thompson (32:00) and Jared Goff (34:15). Then we put Saquon Barkley under a microscope (37:50) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com 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

Obviously Jameis Winston is moving down in the rankings, but is he even worth drafting at this point considering his Week 5 bye? And what do we know about the Ryan Fitzpatrick/Mike Evans combination and what it means for Evans' Fantasy ranking. Adam and Jamey hop on for a bonus episode reacting to the latest news. 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