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08/05: Quarterbacks Preview (Fantasy Football Podcast) Aug 05, 2019

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Here we go! The position previews begin with the deepest position in Fantasy - QB. How many QBs are we comfortable with as our starter (2:30)? We also tell you our overall strategies (4:00) in 1-QB or 2-QB leagues, plus we get into the Top 4 guys (9:30) and decide who we like and who we're avoiding in this group ... Different strategies in different scoring systems, how early Patrick Mahomes should be taken, sleepers/breakouts/busts (24:15) including Kyler Murray, Jameis Winston, Carson Wentz and Russell Wilson. Which players belong in which category? ... A quick round of news and notes (38:15) as we talk about Ezekiel Elliott and D'Onta Foreman. Then we review the latest trends at the QB position (41:30) and ADP. Is Cam a steal? Is Sam Darnold a possible breakout? Are Tom Brady and Philip Rivers underrated? ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

08/02: Rankings Risers, Zero RB, Regulators! (Fantasy Football Podcast) Aug 02, 2019

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Fun show today with a lot of topics. We begin with when to draft the LAC RBs (2:10), injury-prone players we're avoiding (4:08) and an interesting note on the ATL backfield (5:10). Then Dave and Heath tell you who has been moving up and down their rankings (10:00) which includes our updated thoughts on Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman, plus Jarvis Landry and some rookie WRs ... News and notes (23:45), teams with the best and worst Fantasy schedules (27:15) and three fairly bold proclamations from Adam (35:35). Are Mike Davis and Mark Ingram underrated? ... Does Zero-RB still work (40:40)? Heath defends the strategy! Then we read your questions from your Apple Podcast reviews (48:00) and the Fantasy Regulators are back (53:15)! ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

08/01: Dominating the Middle Rounds (Fantasy Football Podcast) Aug 01, 2019

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Mid-round picks can be tricky and can have a huge impact on your Fantasy teams, so how should we approach them? First, a cautionary tale from 2018 (2:00) followed by our favorite mid-round picks (7:05). We love the Quarterback ADP and we love some young WRs in this range ... Debating Cam Newton vs. Baker Mayfield (13:55). It's a tough call! And we've got news and notes (21:00) with another Ezekiel Elliott update ... We get into our mid-round philosophies (27:30). The WRs are much safer, so how should that impact your first few picks? What do you do if you start WR/WR (36:50)? Are Lamar Miller and Tevin Coleman providing great value (41:00)? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

07/31: Everyone is a Bust Part 2! And Fill in the Blank (Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 31, 2019

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Starting the show with our thoughts on A.J. Green's diagnosis and when to draft him (is he still a Top 50 pick?) plus Andrew Luck's lingering calf issue and what it could mean for T.Y. Hilton. Then it's "Everyone is a Bust" Part 2 (8:13) as we tell you what could go wrong for James Conner, Michael Thomas, Odell Beckham, Travis Kelce and more ... News and notes (28:50) as Ryan Fitzpatrick, Maurice Harris, KeeSean Johnson and Miles Sanders get some good press while Marquise Brown makes his return to the practice field ... We've got some Fill in the Blank (42:00) from our listeners! Josh Jacobs' upside, the hardest player to predict on a weekly basis, David Montgomery's value and more ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

07/30: Everyone is a Bust! Plus Auction Talk and Big News (Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 30, 2019

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What's the biggest headline from yesterday? Alfred Morris to DAL (2:24)? Damien Williams' injury? Jordan Howard's role in PHI (5:03)? We start the show with big news before we make the case against the elite players in Fantasy Football ... Adam makes a bust case for each of the top 8 players in ADP beginning with the top RBs (12:14). Is Saquon Barkley in trouble without Odell Beckham? Ezekiel Elliott is in Cabo! Alvin Kamara will split carries and Christian McCaffrey could see his workload get scaled back. Then we discuss the next four picks (20:30) in ADP and why they are risky ... News and notes (27:30), our thoughts on strength of schedule and if it matters (33:55), and then we've got a lot of auction talk (41:30)! Strategies that worked and strategies that failed. Can you spend a big chunk of your budget on two or three players? How important is patience? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

07/29: Green, Kerryon, Tate and More Big News (Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 29, 2019

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A lot to catch up on from the weekend, so let's start with some rankings. A.J. Green or Tyler Boyd (1:30)? Joe Mixon or Le'Veon Bell (4:40)? Kerryon Johnson or Damien Williams (7:10)? Is Kerryon a total stud now that Theo Riddick is out? Also, how do we feel about the NYG pass catchers with Golden Tate out four games (12:10)? ... Players who look good in camp (17:00) including the real #2 WR for PIT and some rookies. Plus, are we too high on the elite TEs (21:00)? And more news and notes (28:00) with thoughts on Todd Gurley, Derrick Henry, the MIA RBs, Jordan Reed and more ... How to win your PPR league (42:00), and how to evaluate the group of WRs after the elite tier (48:00). We're talking Antonio Brown, Mike Evans, Keenan Allen and about five others ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

07/26: Quirky RB Strategy; Regulators; Busts (Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 26, 2019

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A fun Friday show for you as we start with some players that Heath and Ben are avoiding in early rounds (2:00) and popular bust candidates that they aren't afraid of (5:45). Also whose ADP will rise before drafts (10:25) and who's the top RB out of Derrius Guice, Darrell Henderson and Miles Sanders (13:55)? ... News and notes (21:00) as Sterling Shepard and Julian Edelman have broken fingers, more players are holding out, Kalen Ballage is getting first team reps and more. Then Ben Gretch details his RB strategy that is largely about upside (27:30). Why does he avoid a big group of RBs? ... Which players have elite upside (40:00)? Adam asks the guys about Russell Wilson, A.J. Green, Brandin Cooks and more. Then the Fantasy Regulators finish the show by dispensing commish advice and maintaining the integrity of your leagues (47:10) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

07/25: Live Draft! 12-Team Superflex, 3-WR (Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 25, 2019

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What is a Superflex league? It's a league that gives you the option to start a second QB at a flex spot. So, basically it's a 2-QB league. And we're on the clock for a 12-team, PPR Superflex draft. This one is a 3-WR league to further complicate things. We address our QB strategy (8:15) several times along the way, so follow along as we make and analyze our picks. Other topics covered: MIN WRs (14:30), news and notes (22:00) on Calvin Ridley, Kalen Ballage and Derrius Guice, a Corey Davis debate (55:40), late-round picks we like (1:04:00) such as Anthony Miller and Donte Moncrief ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

07/24: #1 Pick; Breakouts; Regulators! (Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 24, 2019

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Adam explains why he thinks he made a mistake by taking Alvin Kamara with the first overall pick and the guys weigh in with their opinions. Then we talk about some breakouts (6:55) including the ones we're targeting and the ones we're avoiding ... NFL news (15:00) as we've got reports on the backfield battles in ATL, SF and TB. We also discuss the upside of Vance McDonald (19:00) before diving into the mailbag. Dalvin Cook vs. James Conner (25:30), Calvin Ridley's potential (27:30), 6th and 7th round WRs (33:10), a Dynasty draft strategy (36:10), Fantasy Regulators (38:30), some takes on the CHI backfield (43:50) and more ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

07/23: Absurd ADP, Fun QB Strategy, Sleepers (Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 23, 2019

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Some sleeper talk to start the show including ones we're targeting (1:50) and popular sleepers we're avoiding (6:45). How do we feel about Parris Campbell? Which Year 2 QB has too much hype? We also discuss the best RB handcuffs (9:45) and answer a league format question ... News and notes (14:30) including items on the ATL backfield, Jimmy Garoppolo and more. Then we unleash the Absurdometer as we look at some Average Draft Position. Todd Gurley (22:00), Damien Williams (25:30), Patrick Mahomes (30:00), Tyler Boyd (34:50) and several more ... Do you like to draft backup QBs (40:00)? Well if you do, we've got an interesting QB pairing for you to consider. It's guaranteed to win you your league! DISCLAIMER: No, it's not ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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