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Everyone is a Bust (Part One)! And Carson Wentz Reaction (08/02 Fantasy Football Podcast) Aug 02, 2021

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Looking at the Top 8 picks in average draft position, who is the biggest bust risk? Is it Jonathan Taylor now that Carson Wentz has a foot injury? We'll tell you what RBs have to do to thrive on bad offenses and if Taylor can do it. Then we've got news and notes (4:40) including more reaction to the Wentz injury and what to expect from the Lions backfield (11:15) ... Everyone is a bust! We make bust cases for the very best players in Fantasy starting with Christian McCaffrey (14:30) and Dalvin Cook (18:30). Will the offenses hold them back? Things get more interesting as we discuss Alvin Kamara (21:30) who will likely be on the worst offensive team of his career and Derrick Henry (28:00) who has shouldered a lot of work in the last two seasons ... More bust cases for studs including Ezekiel Elliott (33:25), Jonathan Taylor, Austin Ekeler (38:10) and Travis Kelce (41:00). We're already concerned about Ekeler's goal line opportunities, and could CEH make Kelce a bust?. Later we react to the DeVonta Smith news (45:00) ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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Dak Reaction, Mailbag with Rich Hribar (07/30 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 30, 2021

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We're joined by Rich Hribar of SharpFootballAnalysis.com as we answer a bunch of your questions and review the latest news. Rich starts the show with his thoughts on the TE position and his rankings of Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts and T.J. Hockenson. Then we get into your emails (8:40) about Baker Mayfield, CeeDee Lamb vs. Allen Robinson and possibly the best way to approach your first two picks ... News and notes (19:15) as we react to the Dak Prescott injury and more before reading your Apple Podcast questions (21:50) ... More of your emails (43:10) and finishing up with a few more Apple Podcast questions (48:00) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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Mock Draft Review! Can Zero-RB Work? (07/29 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 29, 2021

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Some WR trivia to start the show and all of the latest news (4:40)! Deshaun Watson has no restrictions in training camp. Randall Cobb is back with the Packers. Michael Carter worked with the first team. We'll tell you everything you need to know ... Reviewing our 12-team, PPR mock draft. What were the best picks in the draft (15:00)? Why was Darrell Henderson one of the worst picks in the draft (18:25)? What were the difficult decisions we had to make (23:30)? If you really want T.J. Hockenson, Kyle Pitts or Mark Andrews is it OK to reach nearly two rounds for one of them (29:30)? ... We explore Jamey's Zero-RB team (37:15) and see what he could have done differently and if we think it can be a winner. Then we reveal our squads and discuss what worked and didn't (39:40), and we finish with some Fantasy Fill in the Blank (53:00) ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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Favorite Stats! And 0.5 PPR Strategy (07/28 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 28, 2021

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We sure do love stats, and here are some of our favorites! Do you know how quickly Ben Roethlisberger released the ball in 2020 (2:15)? Do you know how much better Patrick Mahomes has been than the rest of the QB field over the last 3 seasons (6:15)? Why isn't Mahomes being drafted earlier? ... Let's talk about 0.5 PPR leagues (17:04). How should your strategy change? What should you do if you're choosing between Stefon Diggs and Joe Mixon, for example? Then we'll update you on the latest news (24:15). Is it time to move Saquon Barkley down in the rankings? ... More "favorite stats" from Chris and Heath. Are handcuffs really worth drafting (29:30)? How underrated are Mike Williams (34:10) and D'Andre Swift (37:40)? Which backfields produce the fewest RB fantasy points (38:50)? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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ADP Predictions and Training Camp Battles (07/27 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 27, 2021

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"One Good Stat, One Bad Stat" for D.K. Metcalf! Will he have enough targets and catches to finish as a Top 5 WR? History says that could be tough. And we've got MORE AARON RODGERS NEWS (9:30) and Sean McVay's thoughts on Darrell Henderson ... We make some ADP predictions as training camps get underway (14:00). How high could Cam Newton climb in ADP (18:50)? Which other QBs could move into the Top 15 (24:00)? Who is more likely to move up a round or two: David Montgomery or Mike Davis (28:15)? Is Kyle Pitts more likely to rise or fall in ADP (29:15)? ... Looking at some training camp battles beginning with the Jaguars RBs (35:00) and the Bucs RBs (41:30). Plus, we discuss backfield battles for the 49ers (44:00), Broncos (45:10), Jets (48:30) and Bills (50:30) and if we're interested in a Saints QB (53:40) ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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Rankings Disputes and Major QB News (07/26 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 26, 2021

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Kicking it off with a creepy dream Adam had about Fantasy Football, then our first rankings dispute! Matthew Stafford is Top 12 for Jamey but lower for Heath (4:30). Find out how much the Cam Akers injury is factoring in. Then we get into the news and notes (10:50) including the possibility of Deshaun Watson getting traded, the Aaron Rodgers saga (16:50), players on the PUP list and more ... More rankings disputes including whether Javonte Williams is a Top 30 RB (25:25) and if CeeDee Lamb is a Top 15 WR (31:40) ... Which one of our analysts is comfortable taking Ezekiel Elliott with a Top 5 pick (39:00)? And we get into a fun statistical argument about Allen Robinson (43:30). Is he overrated or has he been held back by bad QB play? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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🚨Michael Thomas Injury Reaction (07/23 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 23, 2021

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We react to the latest news on Michael Thomas who could miss more than a month after June ankle surgery. Is he still the first Saints WR we're drafting? How interested are we in Tre'Quan Smith? Does Alvin Kamara move ahead of Derrick Henry in all formats, and does Adam Trautman have a case to be TE7 in drafts? We also discuss the QB situation and the offense in general.

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Dak Prescott Stats; Mailbag (07/23 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 23, 2021

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We've got one good stat and one bad stat for Dak Prescott (3:30) and then your questions via Apple Podcast (8:00) and emails (31:15) at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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Highest Upside vs. Highest Floor (07/22 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 22, 2021

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We look at players who are grouped together in average draft position and debate who has the highest upside and who has the highest floor. First, we try a new segment called "One Good Stat, One Bad Stat" for Chris Godwin (2:00), Aaron Jones (5:00) and Leonard Fournette (9:30) ... Highest Upside vs. Highest Floor beginning with three sophomore RBs (15:45) and four young elite WRs (19:00). Does A.J. Brown have more upside than D.K. Metcalf and Justin Jefferson? Then we group together Allen Robinson, David Montgomery, Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb (24:00) to shed light on which player you should select with a late Round 3 pick ... On to the Round 4 players you might be deciding between, who has the most upside and highest floor out of Chris Godwin, Julio Jones, Josh Jacobs and Travis Etienne (29:30)? Then we compare four more WRs who are being drafted a round later (32:00), T.J. Hockenson/Kyle Pitts/Mark Andrews (37:05), a group of RBs including Darrell Henderson (39:30), more mid-round WRs (46:00) and Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers vs. Jalen Hurts (49:10) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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More Akers Reaction, Advanced Stats, Best Handcuffs (07/21 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 21, 2021

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We're bringing on SportsLine's Jacob Gibbs who has the best stats in the industry. He gives us a concerning CEH stat at the top of the show as a preview of what's coming up later. First, let's get thoughts on Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson from Dave and Jacob (1:50). Where is Henderson going to be ranked? Which other RBs could contribute for the Rams (8:15)? ... A fun discussion on handcuffs (11:44)! Should you handcuff your RB or someone else's RB? And we go through a list of RBs and tell you which ones are worth handcuffing (17:00) ... Jacob brings the obscure stats on CEH (31:00), Robby Anderson (38:30), Adam Trautman (44:40) and even Emmanuel Sanders (48:30). Who in this group could thrive from the slot this season? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

We react to the unfortunate news about Cam Akers as he will miss the season with a torn achilles. Darrell Henderson steps into the limelight now and Jamey tells you where he'll rank Henderson, what other RBs the Rams may look to and the dynasty outlook for Akers.

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