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Players that could ruin our Fantasy seasons. (PLZ DON'T) Jul 25, 2023

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The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland, and today, they're opening up about their draft fears!! 🔍 Looking for an edge in your fantasy football drafts? 🏆 Discover which players we are currently underweight on and why it's giving us goosebumps! 😱 In this eye-opening video, we dive deep into the strategies behind our choices and discuss the potential nightmares that could unfold. 📋 Our experts, Dwain and Ian, reveal their intentional underweight picks compared to the field. 💡 Learn the reasoning behind their decisions and explore the scenarios that could make these choices terrifyingly regrettable! 💬 Join us as we critique each other's strategies and predict who might end up feeling sorry in the end! 🤔 We leave no stone unturned, and by using The Fantasy Life Best Ball Hub, we provide insightful exposures and critical analysis that will take your draft game to the next level! 🚀 🔥 From the electrifying wide receivers like Tee Higgins, Terry McLaurin, Brandon Aiyuk, and Kadarius Toney, to the intriguing tight ends, George Kittle, Dallas Goedert, Dawson Knox, and Evan Engram, we dissect each player's potential impact on your fantasy squad. 🏅 📈 The average exposure is around 8%, but our in-depth analysis spans across various draft positions, averaging out the real potential. So don't miss this chance to gain a competitive edge in your league! 🎯 If you're serious about winning your fantasy football league, this video is a must-watch! 📺 Smash that play button and take your draft day decisions to the next level. 🏈 Let's conquer the draft board together! 🏆 Sign up for Underdog Fantasy and make your first deposit, and Underdog will match that up to $100 when you use promo code "LIFE" ➝ https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fantasy-life Subscribe to the free Fantasy Life Newsletter ➝ https://www.fantasylife.com/ Fantasy Life Socials: Twitter➝ https://bit.ly/3AYVkC3 Tik Tok➝ https://bit.ly/3RqHaQZ Instagram➝ https://bit.ly/3eyda7r Fantasy Life Live on Youtube➝ https://bit.ly/3BmhIqs Must be 18+ (21+ MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369), TN: Call/text TN REDLINE at 1-800-9789 Timestamps: COMING SOON

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Fantasy Football Mock Draft (3 Mock Drafts!!) Jul 24, 2023

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The Fantasy Life Podcast is here with Ian Hartitz & Chris Allen, and the guys are here to kick off MOCK DRAFT SEASON! Today, we're doing three mock drafts on Sleeper Fantasy. Ian & Chris are drafting from the 1.01, 1.06, and 1.12 to make sure you have all areas of your draft covered! Sign up for Underdog Fantasy and make your first deposit, and Underdog will match that up to $100 when you use promo code "LIFE" ➝ https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fantasy-life Subscribe to the free Fantasy Life Newsletter ➝ https://www.fantasylife.com/ Fantasy Life Socials: Twitter➝ https://bit.ly/3AYVkC3 Tik Tok➝ https://bit.ly/3RqHaQZ Instagram➝ https://bit.ly/3eyda7r Fantasy Life Live on Youtube➝ https://bit.ly/3BmhIqs Must be 18+ (21+ MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369), TN: Call/text TN REDLINE at 1-800-9789 0:00 - INtro 1:00 - Talking redraft 3:15 - 1.01 Mock Draft 24:47 - 1.01 Mock recap 28:03 - 1.06 Mock Draft 44:14 - 1.06 Mock Draft recap 47:36 - 1.12 Mock Draft 1:00:00 - 1.12 Mock Draft recap

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Fantasy Football Regrets Jul 19, 2023

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The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian & Dwain! Brace yourself for a deep dive into our Quarterback and Running Back strategies for the current season! In this episode, we question our own decisions, confess our fears, and navigate the minefield of Fantasy Football management. Are we intentionally underweight versus the field? Why exactly are we feeling nervous? And more importantly, we regret not drafting certain players? Will they make us sorry? Join us as we break down our current game strategy, exploring our minimal exposures to big players like Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Christian McCaffrey. We also discuss why we're underweight on players like Cam Akers, D'Andre Swift, and others. You'll get an inside look at how we're using the Fantasy Life Best Ball Hub to understand our strategies better. We'll walk you through the decision-making process that leads us to draft certain players more frequently than others. Check out the Best Ball Hub here: https://www.fantasylife.com/tools/best-ball-hub Remember, the average exposure is ~8%...but there are many factors in play. Don't miss our analysis of the scenarios that could make our game plan a nightmare. Are you ready to rethink your own Fantasy Football strategies? Tune in now to join our spirited debate and pick up insights that could boost your game! Sign up for Underdog Fantasy and make your first deposit, and Underdog will match that up to $100 when you use promo code "LIFE" ➝ https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fantasy-life Subscribe to the free Fantasy Life Newsletter ➝ https://www.fantasylife.com/ Fantasy Life Socials: Twitter➝ https://bit.ly/3AYVkC3 Tik Tok➝ https://bit.ly/3RqHaQZ Instagram➝ https://bit.ly/3eyda7r Fantasy Life Live on Youtube➝ https://bit.ly/3BmhIqs Must be 18+ (21+ MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369), TN: Call/text TN REDLINE at 1-800-9789

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Target these players in Fantasy Football (We are too) Jul 18, 2023

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The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland!

First, the guys into the latest football news and provide in-depth analyses that you don't want to miss! Starting off with DeAndre Hopkins' exciting move to the Titans in a 2-year, $26M deal, we weigh in on how this could shake things up in the fantasy football world. We discuss Hopkins' standing against players like Mike Williams, Terry McLaurin, and Drake London, and where he falls in comparison to Christian Watson.

We also touch on Treylon Burks, and his standing against players like Addison, Dotson, Toney, Gabe Davis, and Pickens. Are we overlooking someone like Brandin Cooks? What's the fallout for Chig Okonkwo? And is Ryan Tannehill the main winner here? We've got answers.

Then the boys break down the players that they're higher on than ADP would suggest! They discuss names like Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson, Tyjae Spears, Nick Chubb, Robert Woods, and Darren Waller, and provide a detailed analysis of their current standings and their potential in the coming season.

This episode is packed with information that every football and fantasy sports enthusiast needs. Join us as we take a deep dive into the nuances of player performance, team dynamics, and how this all comes together in the world of fantasy football!

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How Does Weather Impact Fantasy Football? Jul 17, 2023

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The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz & Chris Allen! Today, we dive into how wind impacts football and fantasy scores! This podcast critically examines commonly held beliefs about windy games and provides a fresh perspective based on extensive analysis. We examine data from over 1,311 regular-season games, uncovering the truth about wind's impact on game outcomes and player performances. Further, we analyze the fantasy implications, segmenting 28 quarterbacks based on how they're affected by weather. The video concludes with considerations on wind direction and stadium height, sharing intriguing insights into how these variables can influence game outcomes. If you're interested about how weather impacts Fantasy Football, Chris Allen recently did an extensive study. Read it here: https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/best-ball/does-wind-matter-in-fantasy-football Sign up for Underdog Fantasy and make your first deposit, and Underdog will match that up to $100 when you use promo code "LIFE" ➝ https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fantasy-life Subscribe to the free Fantasy Life Newsletter ➝ https://www.fantasylife.com/ Fantasy Life Socials: Twitter➝ https://bit.ly/3AYVkC3 Tik Tok➝ https://bit.ly/3RqHaQZ Instagram➝ https://bit.ly/3eyda7r Fantasy Life Live on Youtube➝ https://bit.ly/3BmhIqs Must be 18+ (21+ MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369), TN: Call/text TN REDLINE at 1-800-9789 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Talking about the weather 2:25 - Heavy Wind 3:18 - Key weather matchups this season 6:45 - New ways to deal with windy games 16:13 - Biases in weather stats 23:02 - QB Scrambling 26:14 - Does hand size matter? 28:21 - Stadium location 29:07 - Stadium height

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Fantasy Football Lessons | What we've learned drafting in 2023 Jul 14, 2023

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The Fantasy Life podcast is back, this time with Marcas Grant & Chris Allen! The guys kick things off by catching up on the legendary Scott Fish Bowl Live Drafts that started last weekend. And then Marcas & Chris dive into the lessons they've learned drafting in this offseason so far. They finish things off by playing little game of "Tell me a story" The guys imagine a scenario where the following happens: Christian McCaffrey doesn’t live up to ADP Cooper Kupp finishes as THE WR1 Tua Tagovailoa is a top 5 QB Najee Harris finishes outside the top 20 RBs David Njoku outscores Darren Waller Sign up for Underdog Fantasy and make your first deposit, and Underdog will match that up to $100 when you use promo code "LIFE" ➝ https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fantasy-life Subscribe to the free Fantasy Life Newsletter ➝ https://www.fantasylife.com/ Fantasy Life Socials: Twitter➝ https://bit.ly/3AYVkC3 Tik Tok➝ https://bit.ly/3RqHaQZ Instagram➝ https://bit.ly/3eyda7r Fantasy Life Live on Youtube➝ https://bit.ly/3BmhIqs Must be 18+ (21+ MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369), TN: Call/text TN REDLINE at 1-800-9789 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Scott Fish Bowl 5:10 - Chris’ draft experience 12:10 - TEs 18:45 - Jameson Williams 19:15 - Trevor Lawrence 31:10 - Tell me a story 31:34 - Christian McCaffrey 37:51 - Cooper Kupp 42:55 - Tua 47:08 - Najee Harris 53:11 - David Njoku

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Fantasy Football This or That | Players we're targeting & fading Jul 12, 2023

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The Fantasy Life Podcast is here with Ian Hartitz & Matthew Freedman! Before we dive into the episode, Ian introduces one of the newest members of the Fantasy Life crew, and our new Head of Betting, Matthew Freedman!! Today, we dive into a comparison between franchise quarterbacks Justin Herbert, Trevor Lawrence, and Geno Smith. While Herbert and Lawrence are expensive picks with high expectations, Smith presents an arbitrage opportunity that shouldn't be overlooked. We analyze their 2022 fantasy production, debunk misconceptions about Smith's performance, and highlight the offensive firepower surrounding each quarterback. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of each quarterback, provide expert analysis from Freedman Notes, and reveal our personal arbitrage picks for the QB position: Justin Fields (QB6, 49.3) and Anthony Richardson (QB11, 100.9). Don't miss out on this fantasy football breakdown that will help you make informed decisions for your team. After that, we dive into RBs in the same situation! Sign up for Underdog Fantasy and make your first deposit, and Underdog will match that up to $100 when you use promo code "LIFE" ➝ https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fantasy-life Subscribe to the free Fantasy Life Newsletter ➝ https://www.fantasylife.com/ Fantasy Life Socials: Twitter➝ https://bit.ly/3AYVkC3 Tik Tok➝ https://bit.ly/3RqHaQZ Instagram➝ https://bit.ly/3eyda7r Fantasy Life Live on Youtube➝ https://bit.ly/3BmhIqs Must be 18+ (21+ MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369), TN: Call/text TN REDLINE at 1-800-9789 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Welcoming Matt to the team! 4:04 - Franchise QB in talented offenses 7:01 - Freedman on why he likes Anthony Richardson over Justin Fields 10:00 - Lead RBs 19:05 - Potential workhorse RB 24:34 - Pass-catching RBs 29:13 - Rhamondre Stevenson or Alexander Mattison? 31:23 - Talented No. 1 WR in run-first offenses 34:10 - Freedman on Mike Evans 36:00 - Talented TE with the chance to work as offense’s undisputed No. 1 pass-game option

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Early Round RB Targets (Draft these players) Jul 11, 2023

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The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz & Chris Allen!

In this episode, we touch upon the different aspects of the game, like round 2-3 RB picks and their implications, the 'WR avalanche' in Underdog Fantasy, the ideal round 4 WR picks and how they can elevate your game, and the critical round 6 WR decisions that could make or break your strategy.

We also dive into the distinct advantages of having Darren Waller and Deshaun Watson in your team, the abundance of RB options in round 9, the last spot to get potential high upside handcuffs in round 12, and finally, the undervalued assets in the round 14 WR and round 17 and 18 TE picks.

Whether you are a seasoned fantasy football player or a beginner, this comprehensive analysis will provide you with the insights needed to exploit every round of the draft and dominate your league! If you enjoy in-depth strategy, clever drafting techniques, and inimitable expert advice, you won't want to miss this!

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Players We Can't Stop Drafting (We don't want to stop) Jul 03, 2023

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Ian Hartitz and Chris Allen are back to dissect the NFL's most promising players, from the well-established to the rising stars. This week, we take a deep dive into the player that we can't stop drafting.

Learn why Kendre Miller's lower-body agility, acceleration, and natural balance could upgrade an NFL backfield and how Quentin Johnston's size-speed athleticism could lead to significant big-play potential. Additionally, get in-depth information on Jerome Ford's expected larger role this season and why Josh Jacobs' performance last season could make him an early-round pick.

We also explore the situation with Nico Collins, Pat Freiermuth, and Geno Smith. The intricate dynamics of these players in their respective teams are discussed in detail. With Chris' take on how these players are poised to affect their teams' fortunes, this episode is packed with quality analysis that will interest any NFL enthusiast.

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0:00 - Intro

2:51 - Kendre Miller

6:47 - Clyde Edwards-Helaire

12:00 - Quentin Johnston

16:59 - Nico Collins

23:00 - Jerome Ford

25:12 - Nick Chubb

27:40 - Pat Freiermuth

34:25 - Josh Jacobs

43:28 - Geno Smith

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A Gamble at QB in Vegas | Raiders Team Preview Jun 30, 2023

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The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland!

In this episode, we deep dive into the key fantasy questions surrounding the Raiders' squad, from Jimmy Garoppolo's late-round QB consideration to Josh Jacobs' 2023 encore and Davante Adams' performance with a new QB.

Explore the off-season moves and the changes the team has undergone from 2022, with a particular focus on the second year of the Josh McDaniels era. We'll cover the NFL Draft picks, and how these new additions could impact the team's performance.

We examine the roster changes, with key departures and new faces in the QB, RB, WR, and TE roles, and their impact on the Raiders' fantasy outlook. The video also features detailed analysis of every fantasy-relevant player from the Raiders, providing you with all you need to make informed decisions for your fantasy team.

Stay updated on the latest developments and get a head start on your fantasy draft. We cover every angle, from players' career trajectories to 2023 predictions, and possible scenarios that may unfold.

Don't miss out on this in-depth analysis of the Las Vegas Raiders' 2023 Fantasy Football prospects. Remember to check out the Fantasy Life Team Preview Landing Page for more fantastic football coverage.

Check out all of our team previews here:

https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/redraft/2023-nfl-team-previews

Read the full Raiders team preview here:

https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/redraft/2023-team-preview-las-vegas-raiders

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Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Offseason moves 6:24 - QBs 15:00 - Josh Jacobs 23:02 - Zamir White 27:00 - Davante Adams 30:02 - Hunter Renfrow 35:00 - Jakobi Meyers 40:16 - TE 43:50 - Win Total

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