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Advanced Stats to Win Your League with Rich Hribar! (07/11 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 11, 2024

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We welcome Rich Hribar of SharpFootballAnalysis.com to talk about which metrics matter and who some of his favorite players are in 2024. First, a couple of news items (3:30) about the Chargers offense and the Dolphins running backs ... Which metrics matter when evaluating a player (7:50)? Rich takes us through his basic process before we get into the real advanced stuff. Rich likes young players, so how does he feel about Travis Kelce (10:40)? And then we spend a lot of time talking about wide receiver metrics (14:30), which NFL teams could produce the best Fantasy options, what to expect from the Saints offense (19:50) and if there is a way to predict TDs (23:30) ... Who is WR9 in the rankings (25:45)? What about the guys just after that? Is it Marvin Harrison Jr.? Should Drake London be in this discussion? Also, let's project the 49ers (35:40) and Texans (44:40) offenses and talk about how mobile QBs sometimes make their teammates worse for Fantasy purposes (49:45) ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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WRs #36-#42! Potential Steals! Diontae, McConkey, Rashee Rice, Watson, Addison, Allen and Hopkins (07/10 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 10, 2024

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We're at WR36-42 in the consensus PPR rankings and we've got some fascinating players to discuss including two old guys who are still very good football players and a veteran on what was the worst offense in the NFL in 2023. Is this the start of a new tier at wide receiver (4:10)? Is there a big difference between these guys and the ones we talked about on yesterday's show? ... Quick news and notes (10:40) and then we give our outlooks for Diontae Johnson (14:00), Ladd McConkey (18:30) and Rashee Rice (25:10). Why does Heath think McConkey has more big play potential than Johnson? How high would Rice be ranked if he weren't facing a possible suspension? ... We finish with Christian Watson and Jordan Addison (31:15) followed by Keenan Allen and DeAndre Hopkins (39:50). Where is the upside in this group? Are we at all concerned about age for Allen and Hopkins? ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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The Summer of Football! | What we saw in OTAs & what to watch for in training camp with Matt Olson (07/09 Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 10, 2024

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Heath Cummings is joined by Matt Olson to discuss how to use what they learned in OTAs for drafting and what they're looking for in training camp that can give them the edge.

Intro (0:00)

How to Parse coachspeak (1:40)

Non-Negotiable Dynasty league, rule or setting (3:42)

What matters most over the next 6 weeks? (5:49)

Commanders running back reports (7:26)

Cardinals running back reports (11:07)

Bills wide receiver reports (14:17)

Patriots wide receiver reports (19:18)

Does Rashee Rice get suspended this year? (24:22)

Rookie QBs battling for jobs (27:56)

Injury updates (30:46)

Bo Nix (35:22)

Listener questions (36:52)

WRs #30-#35! Any Studs Here? Godwin, Flowers, McLaurin, Nabers, Reed and Marquise Brown (07/09 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 09, 2024

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Mid-Round WRs Part Two! Kirk, Cooper, Dell, Ridley and Diggs (07/08 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 08, 2024

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Jamey and Dan give their thoughts on WRs #25-29 in the consensus PPR rankings: Christian Kirk, Calvin RIdley, Tank Dell, Amari Cooper and Stefon Diggs. We start with one stat about each of these guys (4:00). Are Diggs or Ridley still capable of greatness? Why isn't Cooper going even higher in drafts? ... Ranking these five wide receivers (24:00), most upside in the group (30:50), highest floor (33:55) and most downside (38:10). Kirk is super safe but is there potential for more touchdowns? Can Dell or Diggs be a Top 12 WR without an injury to a teammate? ... Today is the start of the Scott Fish Bowl! We talk about the unique rules (46:00) and the kick returners and punt returners that could make a difference if your league counts those stats ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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Mid-Round WRs Part One! (07/06 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 05, 2024

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You need to know which wide receivers to draft when you're on the clock in Rounds 4-6. We're going to help you by taking a long look at WRs 20-29 in our PPR consensus rankings. Today, we'll mostly focus on the first five of this group, but we'll start by comparing this group of 10 WRs (2:15) to the previous 10 who are taken in Rounds 2-3 and questioning the upside of this group (6:00) ... Who are our favorites in this group (16:00)? There is some love for D.J. Moore and Tee Higgins, but it's not necessarily shared by all of us. Speaking of Higgins, let's start with him (17:05)! There is a lot to say about Higgins who is the King of the Aizer Stats! Next up we talk about Moore (27:05) and why it's so hard to know what to expect from him ... We spend time on George Pickens (31:10), DK Metcalf (42:00) and DeVonta Smith (49:15). Pickens has a great opportunity ahead of him, while Metcalf and Smith might need an injury to a teammate to really outperform their ADP ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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How Much Do Quality of Offense and Play Volume Matter? (07/03 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 03, 2024

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It helps to draft players on great offenses, duh! How much does quality of offense matter to Dave and Heath when they draft (1:25)? We also randomly give you an interesting stat about DeVonta Smith (8:00) to get you pumped for our next episode ... A news item on Kyren Williams (11:55) and then we reveal Heath's top five projected offenses for 2024 (13:15)! The Chargers are a bit of a surprise (and Heath may lower them) but Heath makes the case for some unexpected offense in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, what do we expect from the Cowboys (21:45) after they led the NFL in scoring in 2024? ... Dave reveals his favorite offenses for 2024 (24:00). We talk about the Texans, Lions, Eagles and many more plus some dark horses (30:30). And then we transition to volume and discuss which teams could run the most plays (37:50). This could be a very important factor when it comes to Fantasy points. Keep an eye on what happens in Seattle and Chicago ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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This is Who You HAVE to Get | Dynasty Buys for Contenders and Rebuilders with Ryan McDowell (07/02 Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 03, 2024

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Heath Cummings is joined by Ryan McDowell to talk buying for both contenders and rebuilders. Then, they answer your trade questions.

Intro (0:00)

How Big a Deal is Kick Return Scoring? (3:35)

What are your favorite scoring settings for a Dynasty league? (8:55)

The Best Times of the Year for Making Trades (11:45)

Favorite Buys for Contenders (13:56)

Favorite Buys for Rebuilders (38:15)

Listener Trade Questions (46:28)

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Players We're Worried About Being Wrong About (07/02 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 02, 2024

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Are we too high or too low on specific players? That's what we're chatting about today after a brief round of Breece Hall trivia (2:15). We'll start with Kyren Williams (3:10) as Dave is worried he is too high on Williams and Dan is worried he's too low on him! Plus, is Dave too high on CeeDee Lamb (14:00)? ... Dave talks about Jordan Love (18:30) and Tank Dell (26:55) and why he is worried he might be wrong on them. We also address the Texans wide receivers as a whole before talking about the enticing but risky Rashee Rice (36:50). Then we'll update you on the news and notes (42:55) ... We get to Dan's list of players he's worried about being wrong about which includes Travis Etienne (49:10), Sam LaPorta (56:10) and Jonathan Brooks (1:00:00) ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

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5 Observations from Our Fans-Only Mock Drafts! (07/01 Fantasy Football Podcast) Jul 01, 2024

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Join us for an in-depth exploration of the latest trends and insights from our fans-only mock drafts for the upcoming 2024 fantasy football season. Dave highlights five key observations, prompting reactions from Dan and Heath as they analyze the implications for your fantasy lineup strategy. They delve into ADP (4:00) disparities like Puka Nacua vs Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave (11:30) vs Jaylen Waddle vs Davante Adams, and (21:45) Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen vs Jalen Hurts, among others. Plus, we tackle draft (29:52) strategy: RB-WR or WR-RB? Dave notes the prevalence of wide receivers (38:40) in rounds 3-5 and the subsequent rush (46:40) on running backs. And let’s not forget the fascination with top-tier tight ends (49:40) – are they worth the hype? Don't miss this crucial episode to gain the edge in your fantasy football planning!

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