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Adios, Amigos (guest: Matt Waldman) Apr 18, 2023

In the 222nd and FINAL episode of Fitz on Fantasy host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman), senior staff writer at Footballguys and the creator of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio (available at MattWaldmanRSP.com). Matt talks about top QB prospects C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, and Anthony Richardson, and why he’s particularly fond of Richardson. He also expresses concerns about the mechanical issues that could hold back Will Levis. Matt has an interesting two-player mashup comp for Bijan Robinson that could quicken heart rates. Matt explains why he was initially slow to come around on Jahmyr Gibbs and why he’s excited by Tyjae Spears’ slippery power. He also offers an endorsement of polarizing RB prospect Zach Evans.

Before there was a galaxy of fantasy football podcasts to choose from, there was The Audible Live, the long-running Footballguys fantasy podcast featuring Matt, Sigmund Bloom, Cecil Lammey, and Dr. Jene Bramel. Matt talks about how he wound up becoming a regular on the show and why the cast has such good chemistry. Matt compares Jaxson Smith-Njigba to his former Ohio State teammates Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave. Matt and Pat also discuss Zay Flowers, University of Tennessee teammates Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman, and an alarming concern with Quentin Johnston. Matt discusses the NFL outlook for Dalton Kincaid and provides an elevator pitch for relatively unheralded TE prospect Luke Schoonmaker.

Pat closes the podcast by bringing in his producer, Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland), to discuss the origins of Fitz on Fantasy, how Colm became Pat’s producer, their in-person meeting last summer at the Fantasy Football Expo, the fantasy football community in the United Kingdom, and Colm’s podcast, RotoViz Overtime. Then, Pat signs off for the last time, offering some thank-yous on his way out.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Sugar and Bryce (guest: Thor Nystrom) Apr 11, 2023

We’re less than three weeks away from the NFL Draft, so host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in FantasyPros college football and NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom (@thorku) to discuss the Class of 2023. Thor reveals which QB he’d take No. 1 if he were the Panthers’ GM and offers deep thoughts on C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis, and Hendon Hooker. Thor also talks about the magnificence of Bijan Robinson, why he prefers Zach Charbonnet to Jahmyr Gibbs, and why he’s high on Tyjae Spears.

A product of the prestigious Iowa Writers Workshop, Thor talks about what it was like to be enrolled in America’s premier incubator for young writers. Then it’s more rookie talk, as Thor and Pat discuss a polarizing and relatively thin WR class. Thor explains why he prefers Quentin Johnston to Jaxson Smith-Njigba and why it wouldn’t be far-fetched for Zay Flowers to be the first wide receiver drafted. And with a talented and deep TE class this year, Thor offers praise for one of his favorites, Iowa’s Sam LaPorta.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Thor Nystrom (@thorku)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Film Grinder (guest: Joey Wright) Apr 03, 2023

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Joey Wright (@thejoeywright) of the Front Yard Fantasy and Footballguys.com. Joey and Pat discuss the impasse between Lamar Jackson and the Ravens and where Jackson should be going in best-ball drafts. Should we be taking the panic discount, or should we be concerned that Jackson could sit out the year à la Le’Veon Bell? Joey makes a case for T.J. Hockenson as the fantasy TE in his first full season in Minnesota. A Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, Joey offers a take on what the Bucs’ passing game might look like with Baker Mayfield at quarterback and what dynasty managers should do with WRs Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

Joey and Pat spend some time talking about movies, with Joey explaining how he became a film buff and weighing in on the Oscar-night dominance of “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.” Joey also reveals his Mount Rushmore of movies, his choice for the most overrated movie of all time, and the first R-rated movie he ever snuck into. Joey and Pat talk about their mutual admiration of Dameon Pierce and why Pierce enthusiasm seems to have dissipated. Joey names a couple of his favorite dynasty trade targets and assesses the 2023 outlook for Khalil Herbert. Joey and Pat also discuss Samaje Perine and Odell Beckham, and Joey lists some players he’s targeting and fading in 2023.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Joey Wright (@thejoeywright)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Bo Knows (guest: Bo McBrayer) Mar 28, 2023

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in FantasyPros and BettingPros colleague Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime) for a wide-ranging conversation about fantasy football and … stuff. Bo and Pat discuss the consequences of the inevitable Aaron Rodgers trade to the Jets -- specifically, what it will mean for Rodgers and Garrett Wilson, and what the Jordan Love era in Green Bay might look like. Bo and Pat also assess the outlooks for Elijah Moore in Cleveland and Brandin Cooks in Dallas. A Northern California resident, Bo weighs in on the 49ers’ QB situation and the fantasy value of Deebo Samuel. He and Pat also do an appraisal of Texans RB Dameon Pierce.

The Masters is coming up quickly, and avid golf bettors Bo and Pat discuss some of the favorites and whether any of the LIV Tour players could be factors. They also discuss their mutual dream of playing at Augusta National someday. A talented cook who makes his own hot sauce and spice blends (www.bigtimeflavor.co), Bo talks about the magic of well-made pasta and his plan to tackle Caribbean flavors. Then the conversation shifts from Italian food to an Italian filmmaker, as Bo talks about his favorite Martin Scorsese movie. Bo and Pat close the show with some rookie talk, as Bo touts his favorite member of this year’s QB class and disses one of the members of the so-called “Big Four” at the position. They also discuss Kendre Miller, Kayshon Boutte, Bryce Ford-Wheaton, A.T. Perry, Kenny McIntosh, and others.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Guitar Hero (guest: Pat Kerrane) Mar 21, 2023

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane), who recently left NBC Sports Edge to launch his own site, Legendary Upside (LegendaryUpside.com). Kerrane and Fitz assess the value of Tony Pollard following the Cowboys’ release of Ezekiel Elliott. They also discuss their mutual appreciation of Breece Hall, who looks like a screaming draft value early in best-ball season. Kerrane talks about his new venture and what Legendary Upside subscribers will be getting. He also talks about winning Underdog’s Best Ball Mania III last year and walking away with a cool $2 million -- the players who helped him win, and what the sweat was like for him.

Kerrane is also a guitarist, and he talks about his musical tastes, the bands he’s played in, and the best fellow left-handed guitarists. Then it’s back to football, as Kerrane and Fitz discuss the Brandin Cooks trade, the D.J. Moore trade, Laviska Shenault truthership, and what to make of D’Andre Swift’s value after the Lions’ signing of David Montgomery. Kerrane offers takes on WR prospects Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Jordan Addison. The two Pats discuss the Miami backfield and New England’s signing of Mike Gesicki. Kerrane closes the show by naming a couple of players he’s fading in best-ball drafts.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Austin Powered (guest: Alex Dunlap) Mar 13, 2023

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Alex Dunlap of RosterWatch (@RosterWatch) to break down Justin Fields trade and discuss some members of the rookie class. Did the Panthers give up too much to get Fields? Which rookie quarterback are the Panthers likely to draft? Does Anthony Richardson’s otherworldly combine performance ratchet up the pressure on the Panthers’ front office? Does the move from Carolina to Chicago increase or decrease D.J. Moore’s fantasy value? Alex and Pat weigh in. A resident of Austin, Texas, who also covers Texas Longhorns football for Orangebloods.com, Alex offers his thoughts on superstar RB Bijan Robinson and his less-heralded backup, Roschon Johnson, an intriguing prospect who turned heads at the Senior Bowl.

Alex and Pat discuss the Austin taco scene, which includes the sort of high-quality taco chains that Pat longs for in the Midwest. Alex talks about some of the other rookie RBs he likes and makes a case for TCU’s Kendre Miller. Alex also explains why Jaxson Smith-Njigba is the top receiver in this year’s rookie class. And after touting James Robinson as a rookie sleeper on the show three years ago, Alex nominates another sleeper candidate – this time a receiver from an SEC school.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Alex Dunlap (@RosterWatch)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

A Glass of Charbonnet (guest: John Laub) Feb 28, 2023

It’s NFL Scouting Combine week, so host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in college football expert John Laub (@GridironSchol91) of Football Diehards and the Rookie Big Board to size up some key members of this year’s rookie class. John offers up some of his favorite under-the-radar RBs from this year’s class, including Pitt’s Israel Abanikanda.

John talks about the challenges of owning three Siberian Huskies, his baseball fandom, how some of his high school history students are learning about the Wall Street crash of 1929 the hard way, and what he and co-host Matt Hicks are offering Rookie Big Board subscribers. Then it’s more prospect talk, as John rates his top rookie receivers and also weighs in on Zay Flowers, Kayshon Boutte, and others. John and Pat also talk tight ends, debating whether Michael Mayer is a cut above the rest of a very good TE class.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: John Laub (@GridironSchol91)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Will Power (guest: Cody Carpentier) Feb 20, 2023

With the Senior Bowl now behind us and the NFL Scouting Combine coming up fast, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Cody Carpentier (@CarpentierNFL), director of football at PlayerProfiler.com, to put this year’s rookie class under the microscope. Cody explains why Bryce Young isn’t his QB1 in the Class of 2023 and reveals who is. Pat and Cody discuss Young, C.J. Stroud, Will Levis, and Anthony Richardson, all of whom figure to go in the top half of the first round, along with Hendon Hooker, Jake Haener, and others. Cody and Pat offer their takes on the hierarchy of rookie wide receivers. Cody talks about some of his favorite tight ends in a deep TE class, and there’s also some running back discussion, with Cody explaining why Roschon Johnson is likely to be drafted ahead of Zach Charbonnet. Cody offers some other takeaways from his trip to Mobile for the Senior Bowl, with thoughts on Tyjae Spears, Evan Hull, and Nathaniel “Tank” Dell, among others.

After Mobile, Cody headed straight to the Super Bowl, and he recaps some of the highlights of his week in Phoenix. Cody also discusses his Vikings fandom, why people should never attend a college located north of where you grew up, his vast expanse of lawn in Virginia and how long it takes to mow it, and how he would perform in the Combine’s bench-press test. Cody also lists some veteran players he’s anxious to roster in 2023 and some vets he plans to avoid.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Cody Carpentier (@CarpentierNFL)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Skyy Hook (guest: Derek Brown) Feb 14, 2023

The 2022 NFL season ended with a wild Super Bowl, and as we begin the transition to the 2023 season, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in FantasyPros colleague Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB). DBro and Pat discuss their takeaways from the big game and some other peripheral Super Bowl stuff, including wagers, commercials and the pronunciation of Rihanna’s name. Who should be taken earlier in 2023 fantasy football drafts -- Patrick Mahomes or Jalen Hurts? Is DeVonta Smith getting his due? Should we still be optimistic about Skyy Moore?

Just back from the Senior Bowl, DBro talks about some of the draft prospects who stood out, including a multitalented RB from Northwestern. There’s also some conversation about Mobile, Alabama, itself. (DBro and Pat hail it as an underrated American gem.) DBro outlines the best and worst things about the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which Pat is about to visit for the first time in his life, and DBro also explains why he’s hell-bent on getting in shape in the coming months before a milestone birthday. DBro expresses his enthusiasm for Jameson Williams, and he and Pat speculate on where Christian Watson should be drafted if the Packers trade Aaron Rodgers.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Slim Pickens (guest: Jordan McNamara) Jan 30, 2023

It’s a dynasty-heavy episode of Fitz on Fantasy this week, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Footballguys analyst Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty), author of “The Analytics of Dynasty” and “The Dynasty Teambuilding Guide.” Jordan and Pat discuss the San Francisco QB situation and whether it will be Brock Purdy or Trey Lance taking snaps for the 49ers in Week 1 of the 2023 season. They also assess the dynasty value of Isiah Pacheco and Kadarius Toney, and Jordan talks about whether he downgrades the dynasty value of WRs Tee Higgins and DeVonta Smith because of their superstar teammates. Jordan also talks about some of the most common mistakes than dynasty managers make and suggests a simple step that managers can make to improve their approach.

Jordan explains how he first got into fantasy football and how he became dynasty-focused. He also touts a Blink-182 album as optimal background music for working and shares some of his other musical tastes. There’s some discussion about George Pickens and the red flag that has Jordan skeptical about Pickens’ long-term outlook. Jordan and Pat also talk about Gabriel Davis Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jordan outlines his approach to the TE position in dynasty. The show concludes with some rookie talk, as Jordan discusses the importance of draft capital and Pat offers up the cautionary tale of Hakeem Butler.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Elysian Fields (guest: Dave Kluge) Jan 24, 2023

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) of Footballguys. A diehard Bears fan, Dave opines on what the near-term future holds for Justin Fields and what the Bears must do to maximize the exciting talents of their young quarterback. Dave and Pat also discuss Khalil Herbert’s potential, the Chase Claypool trade, and the 2023 value of Darnell Mooney. There’s some free-agency chatter, as Dave and Pat marvel at the number of good running backs about to hit the open market. The crop of free-agent receivers isn’t nearly as exciting, but Dave makes a pitch for free-agent-to-be Jakobi Meyers.

Dave talks about the Footballguys team trip to Las Vegas and an unusual variation of blackjack at the Golden Nugget. Dave’s podcast, the Launch Pad, was just nominated for a Fantasy Sports Writers Association award, and Dave discusses the show’s concept and origins. Dave at Pat talk about some of the players they’re conflicted about for 2023, including Evan Engram, Dameon Pierce, and Diontae Johnson. Dave weighs in on who should go 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts. Dave and Pat examine the 2023 outlooks for Javonte Williams and Jameson Williams. Dave names one player he’ll be heavily invested in and one player he’ll be avoiding in this year’s drafts.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Sweet and salty (guest: Andrew Erickson) Jan 17, 2023

Fitz on Fantasy returns after a two-week hiatus. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by discussing Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency and how the cancellation of Bengals-Bills affected fantasy leagues. Then, Fitz welcomes in his colleague Andrew Erickson (@AndrewErickson) of FantasyPros. Fitz and Erickson discuss a couple of playoff teams: the Jaguars and the 49ers. Is Travis Etienne a worthy target for fantasy drafters in 2023, and how will Calvin Ridley fit into the Jacksonville offense? Who’ll quarterback the 49ers in 2023 -- Trey Lance or Brock Purdy -- and should we worry about the 49ers having so much skill-position talent and only one football to go around?

A Courtland Sutton enthusiast in August, Erickson reflects on where things went wrong for Sutton in 2022 and assesses the value of Sutton’s teammate Jerry Jeudy. Erickson and Fitz talk about pineapple on pizza, Food Network programming, Erickson’s non-football sports loyalties, and his wedding plans. There’s some Patriots chatter, with Erickson and Fitz taking a closer look at Mac Jones, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Tyquan Thornton. Erickson and Fitz also look at some of the compelling storylines for the incoming rookie class and discuss Christian Watson, Dalvin Cook, Tyler Allgeier, and more.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Andrew Erickson (@AndrewErickson)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Calling all Neanderthals (guest: Matthew Freedman) Dec 26, 2022

In the final episode of 2022, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by FantasyPros and BettingPros content director Matthew Freedman (@MattFTheOracle) for a forward-looking discussion about the 2023 fantasy season. Freedman weighs in on who deserves to go 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts and who’s more likely to be the consensus 1.01. He and Pat also discuss the dilemma people are going to have at the top of their dynasty rookie drafts in Superflex leagues. Will 2023 be a good year to chase elite QBs in redraft leagues? Maybe, but Freedman explains why he probably won’t.

After some off-topic conversation about Freedman’s in-season alcohol and dessert ban and ‘90s music (including an act Freedman refers to as “the Dalvin Cook of ’90s bands), Pat and Freedman discuss the 2023 market outlook for a dozen players, including Trevor Lawrence, Rhamondre Stevenson, J.K. Dobbins, Christian Watson, DeVonta Smith, D.J. Moore, and David Njoku.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Matthew Freedman (@MattFTheOracle)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Snowball effect (guest: Tera Victoria) Dec 20, 2022

Happy holidays! Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) kicks off this very merry episode with his weekly injury report, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Tera Victoria (@ItsTeraTime) of FantasyPros, Football Diehards, Fantasy Alarm and other purveyors of fantasy content. With a chilly forecast on the horizon for the fantasy playoffs, Tera and Pat talk about the blizzard that never came in Buffalo, the winter weather system that could impact several Week 16 games, and their overall philosophies on weather effects in fantasy football. They also discuss the tendency to overmanage in the fantasy playoffs. Tera explains how she first got into fantasy football, her origins as a content creator, and how a Super Bowl squares pool turned her into a Packers fan for life.

A Clemson grad, Tera talks about Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne -- and since she and Pat were on the subject of the Jaguars, there’s some Zay Jones and Evan Engram chatter, too. They also take a closer look at Christian Watson and his 2023 value. Tera weighs in on who should be the 1.01 in 2023 drafts and how the top-tier QBs should be ordered next year. She also names a player she has resolved not to draft in 2023, and lists some of her biggest hits and misses from 2022.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Tera Victoria (@ItsTeraTime)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Chef’s kiss (guest: Wyatt Bertolone) Dec 13, 2022

Welcome to the fantasy playoffs! Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) jump-starts the show with his weekly injury report, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Wyatt Bertolone (WyattB_FF) of JWB Fantasy Football and Dynasty League Football. Wyatt and Pat talk about their own playoff outlooks, then focus the conversation on Travis Etienne and whether he can be trusted for the fantasy postseason. There’s also some discussion about the 49ers offense and what it might look like without Deebo Samuel, the short-term outlook for Zonovan Knight, and the rise of TEs Evan Engram and Chigoziem Okonkwo. An Ohio resident and Cleveland Browns fan, Wyatt weighs in on some Browns topics, including expectations for Deshaun Watson, Donovan Peoples-Jones’ future, and David Njoku’s better-late-than-never breakout.

Wyatt talks about his former life as a chef, what he likes to cook and eat, and his favorite restaurants. Wyatt and Pat discuss J.K. Dobbins’ return, Jared Goff’s long-term outlook and D’Andre Swift’s unpredictability. Wyatt offers opinions on which WR should be taken first in 2023 fantasy drafts and which player should be taken first in dynasty rookie drafts. He also lists some of his biggest hits and misses of 2022.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Wyatt Bertolone (@WyattB_FF)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Stick to the Skrip (guest: Nick Skrip) Dec 06, 2022

It’s the final week of the regular season in most fantasy leagues, and wow, do we have a lot to unpack. After Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) starts the show by enumerating the many injuries of Week 13, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Nick Skrip (@P2WFantasy) of P2W Fantasy, FantasyPoints.com and Underdog Fantasy. Nick and Pat assess the fallout from the injuries to Jimmy Garoppolo, Lamar Jackson, Kenneth Walker, and Courtland Sutton, and how players such as Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Mark Andrews, and Jerry Jeudy will be affected. The return of Deshaun Watson and the rejuvenated fantasy value of James Cook also come up for discussion, and Nick and Pat talk about the 2023 fantasy value of Christian Watson and Garrett Wilson.

Nick talks about using a wide variety of media to deliver fantasy content and why he often emphasizes video content. He also discusses his early-bird gym habits and his soccer background, and he and Pat kick around a few World Cup topics. Nick, a Bears fan, and Pat, a Packers fan, also discuss the Bears-Packers rivalry, and Nick offers his take on Bears GM Ryan Pace, the Chase Claypool trade, Luke Getsy’s offense, Justin Fields and Cole Kmet. Nick and Pat size up the Jets’ RB situation, speculate on Geno Smith’s future as an NFL starter, and list candidates to be the No. 1 pick in 2023 fantasy drafts. Nick also runs through a few of his biggest hits and misses of the 2023 season.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Nick Skrip (@P2WFantasy)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

No Russ, no fuss (guest: Brian Drake) Nov 28, 2022

Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) kicks off this week’s show with an injury update, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Brian Drake (@DrakeFantasy) managing editor of Fighting Chance Fantasy and host of the Fantasy Football Hustle podcast. Brian and Pat talk about the catastrophic Russell Wilson deal for the Broncos and try to assess the value of Denver’s pass catchers. They also examine the D.J. Moore/Sam Darnold reunion and try to figure out if Moore will be a trustworthy fantasy asset the rest of the way. If you have some FAAB money to burn and a screaming need at RB, who should you go after this week after injuries to Travis Etienne and Michael Carter -- Darrell Henderson, JaMycal Hasty, Zonovan Knight, or Ty Johnson? Brian and Pat weigh in, and they also take an early look at the candidates for pick 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts since there doesn’t appear to be a consensus No. 1 at the moment.

Brian talks about his musical tastes and his in-laws’ fervor for the Beatles. Brian and Pat also talk about holiday drinks and Syracuse basketball, and Brian offers an opinion on Syracuse RB prospect Sean Tucker. Brian and Pat try to figure out what the Buccaneers’ backfield will look like when Leonard Fournette returns from his hip injury. They also discuss D’Andre Swift, Dameon Pierce, and Gabriel Davis. Brian sizes up the prospects for his high-powered Scott Fish Bowl team and names some of his biggest hits and misses of 2022.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Brian Drake (@DrakeFantasy)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Coop de grâce (guest: Andrew Cooper) Nov 22, 2022

The holiday season begins this week, which means the fantasy football playoffs are drawing near. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes Andrew Cooper (@CoopAFiasco) to cover a wide range of fantasy topics. Pat and Coop begin by revisiting a conversation they had this summer about how Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s playcalling at Mississippi State in 2018 might have foreshadowed Justin Fields’ heavy usage as a runner this year, and they discuss the risk/reward proposition of having a QB who runs so aggressively. Coop, a tight-end connoisseur, leads an expedition into the position, outlining the traits and situations managers should be looking for when they’re TE-shopping, and taking a closer look at the state of the position in 2022.

Coop talks about his recent three-week honeymoon in Europe, recalling the best thing he ate, the strangest thing he saw, and an interesting stop at a Big Lebowski-themed bar in Iceland. Coop and Pat also discuss Thanksgiving side dishes and rank their favorites. They also examine Lamar Jackson’s passing slump, shifting backfields for the Rams and Buccaneers, the Antonio Gibson conundrum, the reinvigorated value of Josh Jacobs, the plummeting value of Diontae Johnson, Coop’s biggest 2022 hits and misses, and more.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Andrew Cooper (@CoopAFiasco)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Age is just a number (guest: Bob Harris) Nov 15, 2022

This week’s show begins with Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) providing the weekly injury update. Then, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Bob Harris (@footballdiehard) of Football Diehards. On the occasion of Bob’s birthday, Bob and Pat discuss their general philosophies on aging players and their specific takes on some older QBs who have underachieved this season relative to career norms (Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, Russell Wilson). Bob and Pat also drill down on some RB dynamics, examining the changing dynamics of the Tampa Bay and Detroit backfields and taking a closer look at Jeff Wilson, D’Onta Foreman, and Cordarrelle Patterson.

Bob talks about his recent move from Albuquerque to Dallas and his fondness for live rock and metal shows. Bob and Pat also discuss NFL beat writers, and Bob names a few of his longtime favorites. The Chiefs go under the microscope later in the show, as Bob and Pat assess the value of Isiah Pacheco and Kadarius Toney. There’s also some QB discussion, and Bob lists some of his biggest 2022 hits and misses.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Bob Harris (@footballdiehard)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Here’s to you, Bijan Robinson (guest: Scott Bogman) Nov 08, 2022

Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) opens the show with this week’s injury update, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in his co-host on the FantasyPros Dynasty Podcast, Scott Bogman (@BogmanSports), who also co-hosts the InThisLeague fantasy podcast. Scott and Pat talk about the emergence of Justin Fields and where he belongs in the QB hierarchy this year and for 2023 fantasy drafts. They also backtrack and cover some of last week’s trade deadline deals, discussing Chase Claypool, T.J. Hockenson, Nyheim Hines, and some of the players whose value might have been affected by the comings and goings.

Scott details his introduction to fantasy sports at a magazine rack in a Kmart. He also talks about his night-owl habits and the origins of his Steelers fandom. Scott offers his take on Kenny Pickett’s first few starts and whether there’s a longer-term NFL future for Sam Ehlinger. Scott is a Texas Longhorns fan, and he and Pat discuss Texas RB Bijan Robinson, whether he’s a better prospect than Saquon Barkley, where they’d like to see him play, and where he’ll go in 2023 fantasy drafts. There’s also some chatter about Garrett Wilson, Kenneth Walker, Dameon Pierce, Christian Watson, and some other members of the 2022 rookie class.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Scott Bogman (@BogmanSports)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Falcon Crest (guest: Jim Coventry) Nov 01, 2022

After Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) begins the show with this week’s injury update, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Jim Coventry (@JimCoventryNFL) of Rotowire and the Sirius XM Fantasy Channel. The defending champion of the illustrious King’s Classic fantasy league, Jim talks about how his title defense is going so far. Then, Jim and Pat discuss the Atlanta offense and whether Arthur Smith is being unfairly scapegoated for the disappointing fantasy seasons we’re getting from Kyle Pitts and Drake London. Jim and Pat take a close look at the Bengals, what’s made their offense click in recent weeks, and how they might fare without star WR Ja’Marr Chase. They also examine the fantasy value of Aaron Jones and assess whether Justin Fields has done enough to be considered the Bears’ QB of the future.

Jim explains how he first got into fantasy football and how he ended up as an analyst. He and Pat also hit on some Chicago culinary topics, including Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, Italian beef, and Chicago hot dogs. Jim and Pat take a closer look at Christian McCaffrey’s role in the 49ers’ offense and whether he has league-winning potential in fantasy football. They also discuss Leonard Fournette, Tua Tagovailoa, D’Onta Foreman, Greg Dulcich, Antonio Gibson, and the Rams’ running game, and Jim talks about some of his biggest hits and misses of 2022.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Jim Coventry (@JimCoventryNFL)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

CMC-ing Is Believing (guest: Lauren Carpenter) Oct 25, 2022

As always, Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) kicks off the show by providing injury updates after an especially bad week of NFL injuries. Then, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Lauren Carpenter (@stepmomlauren), a contributor to FantasyPros, FTN, NBC Sports Edge, and the Fantasy Footballers. Lauren and Pat discuss the trade that sent Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers. How much does it help CMC, who else on the 49ers benefits from a fantasy perspective, and how should we read the new-look Carolina backfield? Lauren and Pat also sift through the injury fallout in the wake of Jets RB Breece Hall’s torn ACL and injuries to D.K. Metcalf, Mike Williams, and others.

Lauren and Pat talk about Halloween, horror movies, what Lauren is drinking on her Wine’d Up Wednesdays live streams, and competing with her husband in fantasy leagues. Is the real DeAndre Hopkins back? Is Joe Burrow better than Justin Herbert? Should we be worried about Jonathan Taylor? And what’s wrong with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay offense? Lauren and Pat tackle those questions, and Lauren talks about some of her biggest hits and misses from 2022 drafts.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Lauren Carpenter (@stepmomlauren)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

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Pitts of Despair (guest: Colm Kelly) Oct 18, 2022

This week’s special anniversary show begins with the weekly injury segment featuring Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis), who provides essential injury info as we head into Week 7. Then, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by his producer, Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland), who also co-hosts the RotoViz Overtime podcast. Bears and Vikings fans will enjoy hearing Colm and Pat commiserate over the recent failings of their beloved Packers. Colm and Pat also take a closer look at Green Bay from a fantasy perspective. Will Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon start living up to their draft positions? Should Aaron Rodgers be dropped? Is Romeo Doubs worth holding? Colm and Pat weigh in, and they also discuss Brian Robinson, DeAndre Hopkins, and Rondale Moore.

Colm talks about his trip to London for the Week 5 Giants-Packers game, and how the English feel about the Irish. Colm and Pat also discuss getting to 200 episodes, how their podcast partnership was formed, and finally meeting face-to-face in August. Colm reveals which players have hurt him the most this season and which players have been his biggest bullseyes. Colm and Pat also talk about Kyle Pitts, Travis Etienne, Kenneth Walker, and Josh Jacobs.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Sponsor: Omaha Steaks. Visit OmahaSteaks.com to take advantage of a 50% off deal, and use the promo code PATFITZ at checkout to take an additional $30 off your order.

Mixon Metaphors (guest: Kevin Tompkins) Oct 11, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by introducing a new weekly injury segment with Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis), who provides an overview of the most significant injuries as we head into Week 6. Then, Pat is joined by Kevin Tompkins (@ktompkinsii) of Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life and Fantasy Alarm. Kevin and Pat try to pin down the value of Gabe Davis after his epic Week 5 performance. They also discuss Breece Hall and his outlook not only for the rest of 2022 but also his potential ADP in 2023. Is Ken Walker III worth the remainder of your FAAB money after a season-ending injury to Rashaad Penny? Where does Taysom Hill rank in the hierarchy of TEs? Kevin and Pat tackle those questions. Kevin also shares his philosophy on bye weeks and talks about how his Zero-RB teams have done so far.

Kevin explains how he wound up living in Fargo and gives us an idea of what it’s like to live in North Dakota in the dead of winter. He also explains the origins of his Packer fandom. Kevin and Pat try to get a handle on Allen Lazard and his fantasy value. Kevin details his aversion to Joe Mixon. Kevin and Pat take a closer look at the Jacksonville and New England backfields, discuss the possibility that Devin Duvernay might be better than Rashod Bateman, and commiserate over the sorrow of D.J. Moore trutherism.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Kevin Tompkins (@ktompkinsii)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Sponsor: Omaha Steaks. Visit OmahaSteaks.com to take advantage of a 50% off deal, and use the promo code PATFITZ at checkout to take an additional $30 off your order.

Lamb With Mint Jelly (guest: Kevin Coleman) Oct 03, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Kevin Coleman (@Daboys_22) of Footballguys and the Devy Royale show. Kevin explains his Twitter handle and the origins of his Cowboys fandom, which leads into a discussion about the 2022 edition of Jerry Jones’ team. Is the Dallas defense a fantasy matchup to be avoided? How excited should we be about WR CeeDee Lamb? Is Ezekiel Elliott washed up? How should we appraise Tony Pollard’s fantasy value? Kevin weighs in. Javonte Williams’ knee injury will change the way the Denver offense operates. Kevin and Pat analyze Kenny Pickett, George Pickens, and the Pittsburgh passing game; examine the Jets’ passing game with Zach Wilson back at the controls, and try to find meaning in the Week 4 track meet between the Seahawks and Lions.

Kevin talks about his teaching career and his students’ involvement with fantasy football. He also discusses becoming the first recipient of the Tags Rising Star Award this summer -- a prize created in honor of the late great Mike Tagliere. Kevin and Pat take a closer look at Devin Singletary and whether he can reprise his impressive 2021 stretch run, try to pin down the value of Tyler Allgeier now that Cordarrelle Patterson is on IR, and get a price check on J.K. Dobbins. Then Kevin and Pat go down a college football rabbit hole, discussing Bijan Robinson, Zach Evans, Caleb Williams, Jordan Addison, TreVeon Henderson, and other top prospects for 2023 and beyond.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Kevin Coleman (@Daboys_22)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Sponsor: Omaha Steaks. Visit OmahaSteaks.com to take advantage of a 50% off deal, and use the promo code PATFITZ at checkout to take an additional $30 off your order.

What the Ek? (guest: Sam Wagman) Sep 27, 2022

As the dust settles on Week 3, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Sam Wagman (@Swagman95) to assess the battered value of the preseason RB1s. Should we be worried about Austin Ekeler? Can Alvin Kamara get his mojo back? Sam and Pat take stock of a bumper crop of rookie receivers, sending love letters to Drake London, Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave. Sam assesses the value of Khalil Herbert and Alexander Mattison after injuries to David Montgomery and Dalvin Cook. Sam and Pat also discuss DeVonta Smith and his Week 3 explosion.

Sam explains how he first got into fantasy football and how LaDainian Tomlinson fed his addiction. Sam talks about dealing with hurricane season in Florida and whether hurricanes and oppressive summer humidity are a worthwhile trade-off for year-round golf. Is it work grabbing George Pickens in anticipation of Kenny Pickett becoming the Steelers’ starting QB? Has Mark Andrews passed Travis Kelce to become the TE1? Who’s more valuable -- Allen Lazard or Romeo Doubs? Sam and Pat tackle these questions and more. They also discuss the upstart Jacksonville Jaguars, and Sam names a player whose value he expects to increase in the weeks to come.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Sam Wagman (@Swagman95)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Sponsor: Omaha Steaks. Visit OmahaSteaks.com to take advantage of a 50% off deal, and use the promo code PATFITZ at checkout to take an additional $30 off your order.

Here Comes the Sun God (guest: John Daigle) Sep 20, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in John Daigle (@notJDaigle) of 4for4.com after an eventful Week 2. They begin their conversation with takeaways from the Chargers-Chiefs game and then transition to the fireworks from the Dolphins-Ravens game. Can the Dolphins sustain the offensive fireworks all season? Kyle Pitts’ slow start has his investors nervous. Is their dread warranted? And how did the TE position so quickly turn into a wasteland? John and Pat discuss the Trey Lance injury and the outlook for Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers’ offense. They also worship at the altar of Amon-Ra the sun god and show less reverence for Nathaniel Hackett and the Denver offense.

John discusses his move to Chicago and his appreciation for its abundant restaurant scene. John and Pat talk about the Garrett Wilson breakout and whether people should have seen it coming. They also discuss Allen Robinson and Tyler Higbee, the Dallas offense sans Dak Prescott, Chris Olave’s wheelbarrow full of Week 2 air yards, the Bears’ aversion to the forward pass, and more.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: John Daigle (@notJohnDaigle)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

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Pierced Tongues (guest: Matthew Freedman) Sep 12, 2022

The 2022 NFL season is underway, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in FantasyPros and BettingPros content director Matthew Freedman (@MattFTheOracle) to get his takes from the first week of games. Pat and Matt discuss whether they’re revised their Super Bowl predictions after a single week and whether Week 1 comes with a sense of dread because of all the things we realize we’ve gotten wrong. With Cooper Kupp, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Stefon Diggs, and Davante Adams all going off in Week 1, would this have been a good year to start WR-WR in drafts? Does Matt regret having ranked Christian McCaffrey ahead of Jonathan Taylor? Is the Patriots’ offense a lost cause? Should we be less enthusiastic about Trey Lance or Dameon Pierce after just one week? Matt and Pat offer answers.

Matt and Pat discuss their 15-hour round-trip drive to Canton, Ohio, for the Fantasy Football Expo, the qualifications for a great dive bar, and why Freedman has given up alcohol and dessert for the football season. (Note: Pat hasn’t.) They also discuss the Jaguars’ and Rams’ RB situations, the value of Cordarrelle Patterson, Drake London, Jahan Dotson, A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts, and more.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Matthew Freedman (@MattFTheOracle)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Sponsor: Omaha Steaks

Schrodinger’s Quarterback (guest: Michael Salfino) Sep 04, 2022

In the final Fitz on Fantasy episode before the NFL season begins, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Michael Salfino of The Athletic (@MichaelSalfino). Mike and Pat make the case that Ja’Marr Chase is a better fantasy draft pick than Justin Jefferson, and that stacking Chase with Joe Burrow is an A-plus move. Mike makes a pitch for Nico Collins as a late-round target. Does the 49ers’ re-signing of Jimmy Garoppolo bode ill for Trey Lance? Mike and Pat draw their swords and clash over Lance’s value. Mike and Pat talk about the allure of paying up at TE this year, then argue about whether Darren Waller is among the TEs worth greater draft capital.

Why is Zach Wilson Schrodinger’s quarterback? Mike and Pat discuss the Jets, whether Wilson can support three fantasy-viable WRs, and how we should expect the Breece Hall/Michael Carter backfield to play out. Mike talks about his list of 52 essential rock albums. Is the Rolling Stones’ “Sticky Fingers” the best rock album of all time? Do Matthew Sweet and Graham Parker belong on the list? How has Mike’s marriage survived his wife’s Eagles fandom? Speaking of the Eagles ... Mike and Pat contend that Miles Sanders is underrated and Kenneth Gainwell overrated. They also discuss the Chiefs’ and Packers’ RB situations, and why D.K. Metcalf is a steal at his current ADP.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Michael Salfino (@Michael Salfino)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Sponsor: Omaha Steaks

Fitz on Fantasy: Late-Round Gem (guest: JJ Zachariason) Aug 29, 2022

We’re neck deep in fantasy football draft season (@Fitz_FF), so it’s a great time for host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to catch up with ace analyst JJ Zachariason of Late-Round Fantasy Football (@LateRoundQB). JJ talks about his origins as the late-round QB guy and how fantasy managers’ approach to the QB position has evolved over time. He also lays out his own approach at the position and lists a few of his favorite targets. JJ and Pat discuss preseason RB risers Dameon Pierce and Isiah Pacheco, and how to navigate the so-called “RB dead zone” in Rounds 3-6.

Why did JJ remove Gabriel Davis from his “WRs to target list” in his draft guide? He answers that question and also explains the appeal of Elijah Moore, Drake London, and Rondale Moore. JJ and Pat also discuss rookie WRs Chris Olave and Treylon Burks. JJ lists a few of his favorite board games and reveals how football-related sleep deprivation led to the East Coast Dads line of merchandise, with profits going to No Kid Hungry. A native Pittsburgher, JJ offers a few takes on the Steeler's offense. He and Pat also talk about the Brian Robinson/Antonio Gibson situation in Washington -- prayers up for Robinson -- and JJ lists a few of his easiest fades and most frequently rostered players.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Sponsor: Omaha Steaks

Going Once, Going Twice (guest: Scott Pianowski) Aug 24, 2022

As we reach the peak of fantasy football draft season, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes Scott Pianowski of Yahoo (@scott_pianowski) to talk about not only players and draft strategy but also auction strategy.

Should Alvin Kamara be a fade now that it appears unlikely he’ll be suspended in 2022? Scott and Pat are both wary and discuss their reservations. Their RB conversation also includes Derrick Henry, Antonio Gibson, and Dameon Pierce. Scott explains why Adam Thielen is the captain of his All-Boring Team and makes a case for the Vikings receiver.

Scott and Pat talk about golf and the scramble format. Scott shares his new appreciation for Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead. Then it’s a deep dive on auction strategy. Scott touts the virtues of auctions over snake drafts. Should you take a stars-and-scrubs approach in auctions or spend your money in a balanced way? What’s the best strategy for nominating players? Scott and Pat get deep into the auction weeds. Scott explains why he’s reluctant to draft Jalen Hurts, and he and Pat discuss Matthew Stafford’s elbow and the outlook for Allen Robinson.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Healthy Start (guest: Dr. Deepak Chona) Aug 15, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) goes solo for most of this episode, discussing his approach to 2022 fantasy drafts and running through his rankings tiers at QB, RB, WR, and TE. Find out why he likes Kyler Murray and Joe Burrow more than Justin Burrow, why Leonard Fournette is on his do-not-draft list, and why he’d take Mike Williams over Keenan Allen.

Near the end of the show, Pat welcomes in FantasyPros’ injury expert, Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis), to discuss Chris Godwin, James Robinson, Matthew Stafford, Michael Thomas, Derrick Henry, and whether some players are more predisposed to injury than others.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Gabe Magnet (guest: Justin Boone) Aug 09, 2022

With the heart of fantasy draft season quickly approaching, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Justin Boone of The Score (@justinboone) to discuss fantasy rankings and more. The conversation kicks off with some newsy tidbits on Kareem Hunt, Matthew Stafford, Chris Godwin, and James Robinson. Could a Hunt trade spike the value of everyone in the Browns’ RB room? Is Matthew Stafford’s elbow a concern? What should we make of the aggressive injury-recovery timetables for Godwin and Robinson? Justin and Pat also weigh in on the appeal of Gabriel Davis, and Justin makes the case that rookie James Cook could be Alvin Kamara Lite.

Justin and Pat talk about the magnificence of Toronto and what makes it such a great North American city -- though only one of them is a fan of the Canadian delicacy peameal bacon. Then, it’s a deep dive on player rankings, with Justin and Pat taking a closer look at some players they agree on (Joe Burrow, Trey Lance, Mike Williams, Tyler Lockett) and debating some players on whom they disagree (Kyler Murray, Javonte Williams, Antonio Gibson, Courtland Sutton).

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Justin Boone (@justinboone)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Go West, Young Man (guest: Dwain McFarland) Aug 01, 2022

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Dwain McFarland of PFF (Dwain McFarland). Dwain and Pat discuss what a six-game suspension means for Deshaun Watson’s fantasy value and under what circumstances they would consider drafting him. Is it worth having a geographical bias in your drafts this year? Dwain urges you to splurge on the potent offenses in the AFC West and NFC West. Pat has been hesitant to buy in on James Cook, but Dwain sways him with a compelling pro-Cook argument. Dwain and Pat express their mutual affection for Kadarius Toney, and Dwain lays out compelling cases for Skyy Moore and Treylon Burks. There isn’t a single Najee Harris share in Dwain’s ample 2022 portfolio, and he explains why not.

Dwain talks about his love of poker, what he was doing before becoming a full-time fantasy analyst, and his appreciation of Bob Marley. Whose performances early in training camp have influenced Dwain and Pat’s perceptions? A couple of rookie receivers have caught their attention. Dwain wants you to draft Kyle Pitts in the third round and makes his sales pitch. He also weighs in on who should be drafted 1.01 – Jonathan Taylor or Christian McCaffrey.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Dwain McFarland (@dwainmcfarland)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

A Penny for Your Thoughts (guest: Shawn Siegele) Jul 26, 2022

With host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) bringing back annual guest Shawn Siegele of RotoViz (@FF_Contrarian), it’s inevitable the conversation will turn to Zero-RB candidates. After discussing the Ezekiel Elliott-Tony Pollard dynamic in Dallas, Shawn and Pat take a closer look at Rashaad Penny, Devin Singletary and Chase Edmonds. A devoted Chiefs fan, Shawn sizes up the Kansas City WR situation, offers some thoughts on Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Ronald Jones, and opines on whether Patrick Mahomes might be a draft value.

Shawn pays homage to the remarkable career of Novak Djokovic and offers some thoughts on tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios. Shawn also divulges some of his other sporting interests besides football and tennis. You wouldn’t expect the godfather of the Zero-RB strategy to take just one of the first 31 wide receivers selected in his Scott Fish Bowl draft, but Shawn had his reasons and shares them with Pat. He also discusses the outlook for his late-fourth-round SFB selection, Travis Etienne, and expresses some concerns about members of the vaunted WR Class of 2014, including Mike Evans and Allen Robinson.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Second Cousins (guest: Matt Kelley) Jul 19, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in PlayerProfiler.com owner Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) for his annual July guest appearance. Matt and Pat discuss the Scott Fish Bowl and a best-ball draft they’re doing together, the FFWC Video Showdown, and how they both fell into values traps in the latter. There’s ample talk about draft strategy in this episode. Once Aaron Rodgers comes off the board, which two QBs should you have queued up for your next pick? Who are some of the best late-round RBs to target? What should you do if you’re picking late in the first round? Tune in for valuable draft tips.

Matt makes cases for Lamar Jackson and Melvin Gordon. Matt and Pat argue about Kirk Cousins. Can injuries be predicted? Matt thinks so and explains why. Matt talks about the pride he takes in PlayerProfiler being a talent incubator. He and Pat also discuss brunch and the joy of a perfectly poached egg. Everyone is fading Antonio Gibson, but Matt and Pat aren’t. Find out why.

And don’t forget to check out PlayerProfiler’s fantasy football draft kit: https://playerprofiler.com/draftkit/.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Heater Gabriel (guest: Joe Dolan) Jul 12, 2022

The Scott Fish Bowl drafts mark the unofficial start of fantasy football season, and with SFB12 beginning in earnest this week, the smell of football is in the air. Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to enjoy the fragrance is Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan), managing editor of FantasyPoints.com and the co-host of the Sirius XM Fantasy Channel’s Gameday show. Joe and Pat warm up with some SFB chatter before moving on to takeaways from the Baker Mayfield trade. They also discuss some polarizing players, including Gabriel Davis and Saquon Barkley, and Joe explains why he and the rest of the Fantasy Points team are completely out on JuJu Smith-Schuster.

A lifelong fan of Philadelphia sports, Joe talks about the frustration of being a Flyers fan and how the Philadelphia Phillies helped get him through a difficult time early in hi professional career. Joe also lists a few of his favorite American bands, extoling the lyrical virtues of The Hold Steady. Is Jalen Hurts worthy of the near-unanimous love he’s getting from the fantasy community? Joe weighs in on that and the value of Eagles WRs A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Joe makes cases for Adam Thielen and Dalvin Cook. He also reveals what Patriots beat writer Andrew Callahan told him about Rhamondre Stevenson. (You’ll want to hear this.) Joe and Pat also discuss Jahan Dotson and Hunter Renfrow, and Joe lists some of his 2022 targets and fades.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Drive My Carr (guest: Eric Moody) Jul 05, 2022

As we enter July and begin the run-up to the NFL season, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Eric Moody of ESPN (@EricNMoody). Eric and Pat discuss the mysterious but attractive Chiefs WR corps, how to approach Nick Chubb and Amari Cooper for fantasy in light of Deshaun Watson’s uncertain status, what to do with Michael Thomas, whether Ezekiel Elliott is worth drafting, and what Derek Carr’s ceiling could be now that he’s reuniting with former college teammate Davante Adams. The Scott Fish Bowl kicked off with a handful of live drafts last weekend, and the online drafts start next week, so Eric and Pat dive into SFB strategy and how to handle the QB position.

Eric talks about leaving the financial services industry to work at ESPN full time, and he and Pat weigh in on the new season of Stranger Things (without dropping any spoilers, of course). There’s also some conversation about music, as Pat asks Eric to name the greatest American band of all time. Eric and Pat share their enthusiasm for Trevor Lawrence and their hope for Russell Wilson. There’s some discussion about Tim Patrick, Elijah Moore, and Brandon Aiyuk. And before he says goodbye, Eric lists some of his favorite draft targets and fades for 2022.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Eric Moody (@EricNMoody)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Jordan Love-Struck (guest: John Paulsen) Jun 28, 2022

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is John Paulsen of 4for4.com (@4for4_John), a two-time winner of the FantasyPros rankings accuracy contest. John and Pat discuss how to value suspended or likely-to-be suspended players such as DeAndre Hopkins, Deshaun Watson, and Alvin Kamara, and how to value players returning from major late-season injuries such as Chris Godwin and James Robinson. After a brief conversation about Derrick Henry, John and Pat do a deep dive on their beloved Green Bay Packers, discussing a potentially valuable RB situation, sorting through a muddled WR situation, assessing the fantasy value of Aaron Rodgers, and debating who was a worse draft pick -- Tony Mandarich or Jordan Love.

John talks about his shift in NBA loyalties from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Golden State Warriors, then lists some of the Wisconsin foods and beverages he misses as a transplanted Californian. Is Chase Edmonds a sneaky value? Who are the more attractive “dead zone” running backs? John and Pat weigh in on these RB topics and also debate the fantasy value of Joe Burrow. John talks TE strategy, then lists some of his targets and fades for 2022 drafts.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: John Paulsen (@4for4_John)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Eye of the Hurricane (guest: Sigmund Bloom) Jun 20, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) of Footballguys.com for a wide-ranging conversation. Sigmund talks about where he would prefer to pick in a 12-team snake draft, which guidelines he’s following in this year’s fantasy drafts, and whether he’s still committed to an early-TE strategy. Sigmund and Pat worry about Matthew Stafford’s elbow issue. A longtime Steelers fan, Sigmund paints a bleak picture of the Pittsburgh offense in 2022 and explains why he’s out on Najee Harris, Diontae Johnson, and others.

Sigmund and Pat discuss takeaways from the pandemic. Sigmund talks about great food, great music, seasonal hurricane threats, and other elements of life in New Orleans. Which Chiefs WR should you be targeting in drafts? Should you be targeting Courtland Sutton or Jerry Jeudy? Is a Javonte Williams breakout imminent, or will Melvin Gordon get in the way? And is there a Kenny Golladay rebound season coming? Sigmund and Pat weigh in. Sigmund offers up a long list of players he’s targeting and avoiding this year.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

The Pollard Pact (guest: Jakob Sanderson) Jun 15, 2022

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Jakob Sanderson (@FF_RTDB), lead analyst for PlayerProfiler.com. Since Jakob is a diehard Celtics fan, he and Pat warm up with a brief conversation about the NBA Finals. Jakob is also a Colts fan (strange combo, eh?), and he weighs in on Matt Ryan’s anticipated effect on the Indianapolis offense, the best-ball appeal of Nyheim Hines, whether Jonathan Taylor should be the RB1, and where Michael Pittman should be drafted. Jakob then makes the definitive case against drafting RB handcuffs.

Jakob talks about his hometown of Winnipeg and his current city, Vancouver. He also details how studying law helps him as a fantasy analyst. Jakob and Pat discuss their mutual distaste for the pro-Courtland Sutton narratives. Jakob formally initiates Pat into the cult of Tony Pollard and shovels dirt on Ezekiel Elliott. Jakob and Pat discuss the outlooks for Gabriel Davis and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Jakob explains why he’s into drafting Jets and Giants this year.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Jakob Sanderson (@FF_RTDB)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Vegemite Makes Right (guest: Sheahan Arnott) Jun 06, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by announcing the winner of his contest for a Scott Fish Bowl entry, then welcomes in Shaehan Arnott of the SleeperWire show and The Screen Pass podcast. Sheahan tells an interesting story about seeing the premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick.” Sheahan and Pat do a deep dive on the Patriots. How should fantasy managers handle Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson, and a suddenly crowded New England backfield? Are any of the Patriots’ WRs worth drafting? And what should we make of the Pats’ unusual draft? Sheahan talks about some of the players he's in on this year, including the decidedly un-trendy Antonio Gibson and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Sheahan also discusses a few players he’s avoiding.

How does a nice Australian boy end up living in London and passionately following American football? Sheahan provides his backstory and also weighs in on British food and the Australian delicacy vegemite. Sheahan and Pat discuss the 2022 outlook for George Pickens, where Austin Ekeler should be taken in fantasy drafts, and what to make of Cam Akers. Sheahan talks about how he plans to attack the QB and TE positions this year.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Sheahan Arnott (@SheaHanSolo)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

Fitz on Fantasy: Peach Pittman (guest: Rich Hribar) May 31, 2022

The contest to win an entry into the 12th annual Scott Fish Bowl ends at noon Eastern on Friday, June 3, so get those entries in soon. On this week’s show, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis. Rich explains why he’s been taking Jahan Dotson and Dameon Pierce in a lot of his dynasty rookie drafts, and he and Pat discuss some of the things they’ve seen in early best-ball drafts and the hyper-efficiency of the QB market. Rich talks about his approach to the QB and TE positions and makes a case for Darren Waller.

Pat gets Rich’s takes on Wrigley Field and the food-and-drink scene in Cleveland, and Rich lists a few of his favorite all-time video games in both the sports and non-sports categories. Rich touts the Vikings as a sneaky source of fantasy goodness, and he and Pat talk about the possibility of regularly scheduled shootouts in the turbocharged AFC West. Rich rattles off a few of his favorite values at wide receiver (take note, Michael Pittman fans). Rich and Pat assess the Russell Wilson-led Denver passing game and discuss whether there’s a clear favorite for the No. 1 receiver role between Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton. Rich professes his love for Justin Jefferson, and he and Pat talk about why they can’t quit Christian McCaffrey

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Rich Hribar (@LordReebs)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

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Golladay Weekend (guest: Jason Wood) May 24, 2022

After announcing a contest to win an entry into the 12th annual Scott Fish Bowl, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes Jason Wood (@fbgwood) of Footballguys.com. A longtime Eagles season ticketholder, Jason offers his thoughts on Philadelphia’s trade for A.J. Brown and what it means for the Eagles’ offense. How much does the addition of AJB boost the fantasy value of Jalen Hurts, how much does it diminish the value of DeVonta Smith, and what does it do for Brown himself? Jason and Pat also take a look at the Giants. Will new head coach Brian Daboll pump life into a moribund offense? Are Kenny Golladay or any of the other NYG receivers values at their modest cost? And what should we make of Saquon Barkley?

Jason talks about his teenage sons’ relationship with pro sports, the quality of pizza in New Jersey, and the TV shows “Atlanta” and “Tokyo Vice.” He also names some of the players he’s targeting and avoiding in 2022 drafts, and he and Pat discuss the fantasy value of the Chiefs’ wide receivers.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Jason Wood (@fbgwood)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

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Pitts Stop (guest: John Bosch) May 16, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in John Bosch (@John BoschFF), co-host

of the Dynasty Game Night podcast and the organizer of the Fantasy Cares Eliminator

leagues. Is it possible that Kyle Pitts is underrated? John thinks so, and he makes a case

that Pitts should be the 1.01 in startup dynasty drafts – even Superflex startups. John and

Pat discuss this year’s dynasty rookie drafts. Is Chris Olave getting enough love? And

does Kenny Pickett deserve to be a first-round pick in Superflex? John also discusses

dynasty startup strategy – where he wants to spend up, and where he’s willing to cut

corners.

Fantasy Cares Eliminators are unique leagues in which the lowest-scoring team is

eliminated every week. John explains where he got the idea and how he partnered with

Scott Fish to turn these leagues into a charitable endeavor. He also discusses these

leagues’ unique scoring system, and how the late Mike Tagliere helped increase the

visibility of FCEliminators. John lists some of the players he’s targeting and avoiding in

2022. Find out how he feels about Tom Brady, George Kittle, and others.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: John Bosch (@JohnBoschFF)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

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Barren Fields (guest: Dave Richard) May 09, 2022

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Dave Richard (@daverichard), senior fantasy writer at CBS Sports. Dave talks about covering pro wrestling for CBS before switching over to fantasy football, and he tells Pat which wrestler he most enjoyed talking with. Dave has some reservations about Breece Hall’s landing spot with the Jets and explains why. He also talks about the early-career outlooks for Georgia rookie RBs James Cook and Zamir White, and he and Pat discuss the rookie outlook for Christian Watson in Green Bay. They also take a closer look at the Marquise Brown trade, assess where DeAndre Hopkins should go in 2022 drafts now that he’s facing a six-game suspension, and offer a verdict on Rondale Moore’s future with the Cardinals.

Dave talks about his mom’s second career as a novelist, and he and Pat do a deep dive on Chicago pizza. Dave also offers a bleak assessment of Justin Fields future with his hometown Bears How badly does the re-signing of Melvin Gordon damage Javonte Williams’ fantasy value? Maybe not that badly, but Dave mentions another concerning factor for Javonte investors. Who’s the WR to target in Denver – Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, or someone else? Are there any New England receivers worth targeting after the signing of DeVante Parker and the drafting of Tyquan Thornton? The NFL schedule is released this week. What do Dave and Pat look at when it comes out? And finally, as a University of Miami alumnus, Dave offers an assessment of Hurricanes QB Tyler Van Dyke, projected by some to be a top-10 pick in 2023.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Dave Richard (@daverichard)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

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American Ska-thic (guest: Andrew Erickson) May 02, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in FantasyPros colleague Andrew Erickson (@AndrewErickson_) to sift through the fallout from the 2022 NFL Draft. Pat opens by recapping his draft experience in Las Vegas, and then he and Andrew discuss landing spots for the rookie receivers. Is Skyy Moore primed to have an immediate impact in Kansas City? Is Treylon Burks’ situation in Tennessee really as good as it looks following the A.J. Brown trade? What is Christian Watson’s outlook in Green Bay? Andrew awards his own New England Patriots a well-deserved “F” for their draft and explains why the Pats botched things so badly. He also pans two other teams’ drafts and awards gold stars to the Ravens and two other franchises.

Andrew talks about his recent eventful trip to Aruba, and he and Pat discuss their mutual love of ska music. Andrew and Pat reflect on the precipitous draft slide of Malik Willis and what it means for his fantasy value. Andrew touts the vast upside of Breece Hall with the Jets and raises some red flags regarding Kenneth Walker III. Andrew also lists three running backs whose landing spots dramatically boosted their fantasy value.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Andrew Erickson (@Andrew Erickson_)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

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Mocking Birds (guest: Matthew Freedman) Apr 25, 2022

It’s NFL Draft Week! Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle), the director of content at FantasyPros and BettingPros. Matt and Pat preview what we might see in the first round Thursday night. Is Travon Walker going No. 1 overall? Is Kyle Hamilton a top-10 pick? Will we see any quarterbacks in the top 10? Matt talks about his mock draft obsession, and he and Pat discuss some of the NFL Draft bets they’ve made. Matt reveals his favorite WRs in this class, and he and Pat talk about a couple of potential WR landing spots and how they would affect fantasy value.

Matt talks about his low-key Dallas Cowboys fandom and life in Dubuque, Iowa. Matt and Pat dig into ’90s rock, discussing some of their favorite albums from that era, the greatness of Nirvana’s “Unplugged” performance, and their flannel shirt collections. They also compare notes on mutual favorite JuJu Smith-Schuster, tout the upside of 49ers QB Trey Lance, and speculate on how a trade might affect Kadarius Toney’s fantasy value.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

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Bread and Butter for the Draftnik’s Soul (guest: Matt Waldman) Apr 19, 2022

With the NFL Draft less than 10 days away, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Footballguys senior writer Matt Waldman, author of the comprehensive and enlightening Rookie Scouting Portfolio, a must-have for fantasy managers. As a prelude to some quarterback conversation, Matt talks about the importance of winning from the pocket and explains why a past evaluation of Dak Prescott haunted him. Matt touts Kansas State’s Skylar Thompson as an underrated QB prospect and makes a compelling case for Carson Strong. He also details why the Malik Willis/Josh Allen comps feel like a stretch. Matt tells Pat what his last meal would be and names his favorite all-time movie and album. Matt and Pat discuss some of this year’s RB prospects, including Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker, Brian Robinson, Kennedy Brooks and Isaih Pacheco. Matt talks up Chris Olave and explains why Olave reminds him of Chad Johnson. Matt also does deep dives on Christian Watson and Treylon Burks, and there’s conversation about George Pickens, Justyn Ross, Khalil Shakir, Skyy Moore and some of the other WR prospects. (To order The Rookie Scouting Portfolio, visit https://mattwaldmanrsp.com.) Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drake London Calling (guest: Derek Brown) Apr 12, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by FantasyPros colleague Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB), who explains why he has Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker ahead of Iowa State’s Breece Hall in his dynasty rookie rankings and sings the praises of USC receiver Drake London. D-Bro also sizes up some of the other top WR prospects and names some of his flag-plant players in this year’s rookie class. A longtime Saints fan, D-Bro takes a guess at what the Saints were doing when they recently acquired an extra first-round draft pick from the Eagles, and Pat makes a guess as well. D-Bro talks about how he first got into fantasy football and what drove him to start creating fantasy content. He also tells us what he’s been binge-watching lately and how his musical tastes differ from his wife’s. Pat and D-Bro talk about where they rank Cam Akers, Michael Carter, and Nick Chubb. D-Bro tries to convince Pat not to flee the Rondale Moore bandwagon and touts the potential of a WR1 season for Michael Pittman. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awesome Sauce (guest: Bo McBrayer) Apr 05, 2022

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is FantasyPros writer Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime) who also does PGA DFS analysis for In-Between Media, hosts the dynasty show “Hot Route with the King of Spice,” and is the creator of Hot Box Batch hot sauce. Bo brings the heat this week, discussing his preferred approach to dynasty startups, how he values the QB position in dynasty superflex startups, and the value of Dalvin Cook. Pat throws Bo a few player toss-ups for dynasty, including Ja’Marr Chase vs. Justin Jefferson, Diontae Johnson vs. Tee Higgins, Jerry Jeudy vs. Courtland Sutton, and Breece Hall vs. Antonio Gibson. Bo sheds light on his day job and explains how he got into the hot sauce business, and he and Pat talk about some of their DFS and betting favorites at The Masters this week. Bo and Pat dig into the rookie QB class, and Bo tells us why we should ignore the stopwatch when sizing up WR prospect David Bell. Bo contends that Amon-Ra St. Brown is overhyped, that Alexander Mattison might not have job security as Dalvin Cook’s backup in Minnesota, and that Jameis Winston and Marquez Callaway might be a perfect match. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn to Fly (guest: Billy Muzio) Mar 29, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) and guest Billy Muzio (@FFMuzio) of FullTime Fantasy take a closer look at the Tyreek Hill trade and all of its fantasy implications. How much value does Hill lose in Miami, and what does his arrival mean for Jaylen Waddle? How much more attractive does Tua Tagovailoa become as a fantasy asset? Is Patrick Mahomes still the QB2 for fantasy, or does losing Hill drop him in the rankings? Is JuJu Smith-Schuster going to return to stardom in Kansas City? Billy and Pat also discuss the Chiefs’ acquisition or Ronald Jones and what it might mean for Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Billy talks about getting his pilot’s license earlier this year and what it felt like to take his first solo flight. He also touts life in Bend, Oregon, and talks about his foodie background. Billy and Pat discuss DeAndre Swift, Alvin Kamara, Derrick Henry, Cole Kmet, Rondale Moore, Cole Kmet, potential landing spots for Breece Hall, and the perils of picking 1.03 in this year’s drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Billy Muzio (@FFMuzio) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Malik Mystique (guest: Thor Nystrom) Mar 21, 2022

With the NFL Draft a little over a month away, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in draft and college football analyst Thor Nystrom (@thorku) of NBC Sports Edge to discuss some of this year’s prospects. Can Malik Willis go from Liberty University to NFL stardom? Thor opens up Willis’ toolbox and also makes a case for Matt Corral. Thor and Pat discuss WRs Treylon Burks, Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Christian Watson, and Skyy Moore. Thor talks about first-time homeownership, his favorite restaurants in the Minneapolis area, and his excitement for the return of EA Sports College Football. Thor then provides scouting reports on RBs Bryce Hall, Kenneth Walker, Jerome Ford, and Rachaad White, and also talks about Trey McBride and a deep TE class. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Thor Nystrom (@thorku) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Whole Burrito (guest: Josh Larky) Mar 15, 2022

With free agency under way, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Josh Larky (@jlarkytweets), the director of analytics at PlayerProfiler.com, to discuss some of the early free-agent deals and other matters. Pat and Josh talk about Tom Brady’s un-retirement and what it means for Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and whoever lines up at running back for the Buccaneers in 2022. Is Amari Cooper’s move to Cleveland good or bad for his fantasy value, and what does it mean for CeeDee Lamb? Is Mitch Trubisky a viable solution to Pittsburgh’s QB problem? How valuable are James Conner and Chase Edmonds now that they’ve been split up? And is Christian Kirk really worth all that dough? Josh explains how he went from the analytics departments of two MLB teams to a career in fantasy football analytics. He also details his prolific burrito consumption and discusses some of his favorite burrito variations. Josh touts Breece Hall and Christian Watson, and Josh and Pat talk about where Hall should be taken in redraft leagues. Josh and Pat debate where Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow should be drafted. Josh makes a case for D’Ernest Johnson as a potentially valuable fantasy asset and then lists a couple of stay-aways and a couple of must-haves in 2022 drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Josh Larky (@jlarkytweets) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hop on the Bus, Russ (guest: Alfredo Brown) Mar 09, 2022

In a big week of NFL news, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Alfredo Brown of FootballGuys and The Pretend GM podcast to break down the Russell Wilson trade from a fantasy perspective and recap the NFL Scouting Combine. Who’s more valuable now that Russ is going from Seattle to Denver – D.K. Metcalf or Jerry Jeudy? Will Albert Okwuegbunam be drafted ahead of Noah Fant? And does the trade boost Wilson’s fantasy value? Alfredo gives a hearty endorsement to Jameson Williams and raises some concerns about Treylon Burks. Alfredo and Pat also discuss Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker, Dameon Pierce and Kyren Williams. Alfredo explains how he got into fantasy football and scouting, talks about the best and worst things about living in the Miami area, and touts his wife’s arepas and plantain lasagna. Alfredo and Pat speculate on Mitch Trubisky and Tua Tagovailoa’s futures, then express their concerns with this year’s rookie QB class. Alfredo offers an endorsement of Oklahoma’s Kennedy Brooks. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guests: Alfredo Brown (@AlfredoBrownGM) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four Score (guests: Jeremy Browand, Michael Cipes, Shane Manila) Feb 28, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes back the three co-hosts of the Dynasty Trades HQ podcast – Jeremy Browand (@DynastyMadman), Michael Cipes (FFBlitz), and Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) – for Part 2 of a special two-part episode. The show begins with a conversation about Shane’s departure from his last single-QB dynasty league and turns into a debate about league settings. What are the optimal roster sizes and lineup sizes? The HQ guys have opinions. They also reveal which NFL teams they cheer for and which games caused them the most pain. Pat, Jeremy, Michael, and Shane size up the rookie QB class and discuss some of the rookie WRs. The show ends with Jeremy, Michael, and Shane talking about their favorite dynasty assets ever, players they couldn’t get rid of quickly enough, players they’re trying to buy and players they’re trying to sell. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guests: Jeremy Browand (@DynastyMadman), Michael Cipes (FFBlitz), and Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crowded House (guests: Jeremy Browand, Michael Cipes, Shane Manila) Feb 23, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in the three co-hosts of the Dynasty Trades HQ podcast – Jeremy Browand (@DynastyMadman), Michael Cipes (FFBlitz), and Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) – for Part 1 of a special two-part episode. The boys have a conversation about dynasty league etiquette. How should you handle a bad trade offer? What should you do when someone doesn’t respond to your trade offer? When is it OK to resign from a league? Jeremy, Michael, and Shane explain how their show began and discuss their day jobs. Michael talks about life in the entertainment industry and drinking with Sgt. Slaughter. There’s also some player talk, as Pat and the HQ guys assess the value of Javonte Williams, Cam Akers, Josh Jacobs, Deebo Samuel, and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guests: Jeremy Browand (@DynastyMadman), Michael Cipes (FFBlitz), and Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here Comes McBride (guest: Alex Dunlap) Feb 15, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL) of RosterWatch, who was at the Senior Bowl two weeks ago and stood through practice in a driving rain just to better familiarize himself and his followers with prospects from the Class of 2022. Alex has made some great calls on past Fitz on Fantasy appearances, touting prospects such as Deebo Samuel and James Robinson after seeing them perform in Mobile. Alex and Pat talk about Deebo and Robinson’s futures and also revisit past conversations about Mac Jones and Rhamondre Stevenson. Alex talks about where to go for BBQ in Austin, Texas, and gives us a temperature check on the University of Texas football program after a lean first year under new head coach Steve Sarkisian. Then, Alex weighs in on some players whose performances during Senior Bowl week stood out, including Trey McBride, Dameon Pierce, Christian Watson, Jalen Tolbert, and Rachaad White. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Class Is in Session (guest: John Laub) Feb 09, 2022

Last week’s Senior Bowl kicked off draft season, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by college football and NFL analyst John Laub (@GridironSchol91) of Football Diehards, co-host of The Draft Seminar. John and Pat dig into a perplexing QB class. Is Malik Willis at the head of the class after a strong Senior Bowl week? Is Kenny Pickett legit? Is Sam Howell being overlooked? There’s also some RB talk, as John puts the “Big Three” of Breece Hall, Isaiah Spiller, and Kenneth Walker under the microscope, then talks about a couple of his other favorites. John talks about being a high school history teacher, the joy of connecting with students, and which period in history he most enjoys teaching his student about. A New Haven resident, John touts the merits of New Haven-style pizza, including a mashed potato pizza. This year’s WR class is talented and deep, and John and Pat discuss Treylon Burks, Garrett Wilson, Drake London, and others. John also offers a parting Super Bowl prediction – and we should all hope he’s wrong. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Laub (@GridironSchol91) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tax Collector (guest: Jordan McNamara) Jan 31, 2022

It’s another dynasty-centric episode this week, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty) of FootballGuys, author of “The Analytics of Dynasty.” Jordan and Pat talk about the expected retirement of Tom Brady – his legacy, his torment of Bills fans over the years, his lost 2008 season – and how Brady’s departure affects the value of Mike Evans. Would you rather have Trevor Lawrence or Matthew Stafford in dynasty? Are we overvaluing the QBs from the 2021 rookie class? And do dynasty managers pay too much attention to the incoming rookies in general? Jordan and Pat offer their thoughts. Jonathan Taylor is the RB1 in everyone’s dynasty rankings, but who should be the RB2? Jordan and Pat tackle that question and discuss some other young RBs, including Cam Akers, J.K. Dobbins, and Travis Etienne. Jordan talks about cutting chips and chocolate out of his diet, and about his dismay at seeing Nirvana categorized as a classic-rock act. Jordan also talks about the 2022 edition of “The Analytics of Dynasty,” why he’s rethinking “the productive struggle,” and how to become a tax collector in dynasty leagues rather than a taxpayer. There’s also some discussion about new Giants head coach Brian Daboll, the Class of 2022, favorite deep dynasty stashes, and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craic Addicts (guest: Evan Brown) Jan 25, 2022

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Evan Brown (@FFEvanlution) of DynastyNerds.com and the Dynasty Debates podcast. Evan talks about his move from Alaska to Northern Ireland as a young adult, then explains how he became a Vikings fan and how he fell in love with the dynasty format. Evan also underscores some of the differences between Northern Ireland and Ireland, and he offers a helpful definition of the Irish term “craic.” Evan and Pat discuss the dynasty value of several Vikings, including Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, Irv Smith, and Kene Nwangwu. Evans talks about his trading style and names a few players he’s hoping to buy and sell during the offseason, making a convincing case for Bears QB Justin Fields. Is Gabriel Davis destined to be overvalued in dynasty after his four-TD outburst vs. the Chiefs last weekend? How excited should we be about Michael Carter? Is there reason to be optimistic about Rondale Moore? Evan and Pat tackle these questions and also have a discussion about Trey Lance. Pat wraps up the show with a game of Dynasty Pick ’Em, asking Evan to choose between similarly valued players. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Evan Brown (@FFEvanlution) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nerd is the Word (guest: Rich Dotson) Jan 18, 2022

The focus shifts to dynasty this week, and joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is a titan of the dynasty community, Rich Dotson, a.k.a. Dynasty Rich (@DynastyRich), founder of the Dynasty Nerds website. But Rich isn’t just a dynasty guy. He was one of 20 finalists in this year’s Scott Fish Bowl, and he recaps his great 2021 SFB run. Rich and Pat discuss their philosophies on the importance of the QB position in dynasty, and how “the economy of superflex” should influence dynasty rookie drafts. Rich outlines his trading style and names a couple of the players he’d like to acquire during the offseason. Rich and Pat talk about Stephen King, and Rich names his favorite King novel and his favorite King-based movie. A lifelong Cleveland native, Rich lists his favorite things about the city and a few of his favorite Cleveland restaurants. Being a Browns fan is hard, and Rich tries to explain the everlasting sorrow of Browns fandom. He also offers dynasty takes on Baker Mayfield and Kareem Hunt. Rich and Pat discuss the dynasty value of Jalen Hurts and Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Pat makes Rich run an either/or dynasty gauntlet, choosing between similarly valued players at various positions. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Rich Dotson (@DynastyRich) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colm After the Storm (guest: Colm Kelly) Jan 03, 2022

We’ve reached the end of the 2021 fantasy season, but as a new year dawns, we’re already looking ahead to 2022 drafts. Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is his producer, Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland), who also co-hosts the RotoViz Overtime podcast with Shawn Siegele and produces the Stealing Bananas podcast with Siegele and Ben Gretch. Colm and Pat start by talking about some of their biggest hits and misses of the season. Let’s just say it was good to be all in on Bengals wide receivers, not so good to be all in on Trey Sermon. There’s also some conversation about the Zero-RB strategy and whether Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson should be drafted ahead of RBs such as Dalvin Cook and Alvin Kamara. A native of Ireland, Colm talks about his “pandemic house” in the Irish countryside, his lifelong appreciation for U2, and his dad’s devotion to Elvis Presley. Colm and Pat are both diehard Packers fans, so they discuss Green Bay’s playoff outlook and whether they think Aaron Rodgers will be back with the Packers in 2022. Is it time to give up on Clyde-Edwards-Helaire? How good should we feel about Elijah Moore for 2022? Colm and Pat tackle those questions, and Colm names a few players he plans to target and a few he plans to avoid in 2022. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Worshipping the Sun God (guest: C.H. Herms) Dec 28, 2021

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for the final show of 2021 is C.H. Herms (@HermsNFL) of The Lateral podcast and FootballAbsurdity.com. A.J. Brown made a splashy return from injury in Week 16. What is AJB’s dynasty value and where should he go in 2022 drafts? Should we be interested in both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins next year? Is it time to flee the Keenan Allen bandwagon? How worried should we be about Kyler Murray? Herms and Pat tackle these questions and more. Pat asks Herms about his music background, how he got into the band R.E.M., and what it was like to play against an actual member of R.E.M. in this year’s Scott Fish Bowl. Herms and Pat also talk about the top of the TE rankings for 2022, whether Cooper Kupp should be the 1.02 next year, where Nick Chubb and Javonte Williams should be drafted, and what the future holds for Amon-Ra St. Brown and Pat Freiermuth. Herms recaps a few of his 2021 hits and misses to close the show. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: C.H. Herms (@HermsNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Wolf at the Door (guest: The Wolf of Roto Street) Dec 21, 2021

On the heels of one of the weirdest, wildest, most unnavigable weeks of fantasy football in recent memory, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Nick Traicoff, a.k.a. The Wolf of Roto Street, to sift through the wreckage. After a show-opening damage assessment, Wolf and Pat discuss Jeff Wilson, Gabriel Davis, Devin Singletary, Rhamondre Stevenson, Amari Cooper and the struggling Arizona Cardinals. Wolf talks about his day job as a special-ed teacher and his life as a Boston sports fan. Pat puts Wolf on the spot and asks him for his hierarchy of Boston sports teams and his Mount Rushmore of Boston athletes. Who should be the TE1 in 2022 drafts? The Wolf weighs in and also offers his thoughts on Saquon Barkley’s 2022 value. Wolf and Pat review the rookie QBs and measure their level of certainty (or lack thereof) that each will develop into a quality NFL starter. Wolf and Pat also discuss D’Onta Foreman and Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Wolf lists some of his biggest hits and misses of 2021. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: The Wolf of Roto Street (@RotoStreetWolf) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Artful Dodger (guest: Jorge Martin) Dec 14, 2021

With the fantasy playoffs upon us, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Jorge Martin of Familia FFB.com (@jorgemartin17). Is Rashaad Penny ready to help his fantasy managers win championships? Is Taysom Hill a trustworthy fantasy asset for the stretch run? Jorge and Pat tackle those questions and also discuss Hunter Renfrow, Deebo Samuel and Justin Herbert. A Rams fan, Jorge also offers thoughts on Cooper Kupp, Van Jefferson, Darrell Henderson and Sony Michel. Jorge talks about his run as the director of publications for the Los Angeles Dodgers, lists a few of his all-time favorite Dodgers and tells a great story about former Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. Jorge and Pat also talk Mexican food and classic rock. Who should be the TE1 in 2022 drafts? Should fantasy managers bench Ezekiel Elliott? Jorge and Pat ponder those questions. There’s also some discussion about Amon-Ra St, Brown and Rhamondre Stevenson, and Jorge lists a few of his biggest hits and misses in 2021. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jorge Martin (@jorgemartin17) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saved by the Bell (guest: Jeff Bell) Dec 07, 2021

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is FantasyPros and Footballguys contributor Jeff Bell (@4WhomJBellTolls). After attending this week’s Chargers-Bengals game in Cincinnati, Jeff offers thoughts on the futures of Bengals WRs Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The big newsmaker of Week 13 was Broncos RB Javonte Williams, and Jeff and Pat examine what the rest of the season holds for Javonte and how his dynasty value compares to that of several other top RBs. A devy and dynasty aficionado, Jeff offers an early look at some off the top 2022 draft prospects at QB, WR and RB, including Matt Corral, Kenny Pickett, Garrett Wilson, Treylon Burks and Kenneth Walker. Jeff and Pat debate which Smashing Pumpkins song has a better opening – “Adore” or “Cherub Rock” – and spend a few minutes on ’90s rock. A Columbus, Ohio, resident, Jeff extolls the virtues of a couple of local delicacies: buckeyes and Thurmanators. Jeff and Pat discuss the future of Saquon Barkley, assess the value of Elijah Moore, speculate about what happens to the Arizona backfield when Chase Edmonds returns, and talk about Darnell Mooney and Russell Gage. Jeff details some of his biggest hits and misses in 2021, and tells a remarkable tale of woe about his Scott Fish Bowl experience with Cordarrelle Patterson. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jeff Bell (@4WhomJBellTolls) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Macbeth to Mac Jones (guest: Joe Pisapia) Nov 29, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in FantasyPros colleague Joe Pisapia (@Joe Pisapia17), host of the FantasyPros Football Podcast and the editor-in-chief of the Black Book fantasy guide. Joe and Pat dissect the Dalvin Cook injury and the value of Alexander Mattison going forward, then discuss the evolution of the RB position in fantasy football. Are Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts destined to be long-term NFL starters? What sort of fantasy value does Clyde Edwards-Helaire have the rest of the way? Is Cordarrelle Patterson still going to be a valuable asset in 2022? Joe and Pat offer their thoughts. Joe talks about studying Shakespeare at the University of Oxford and teaching stage combat for nearly a decade. In addition to fantasy and sports betting shows, Joe also co-hosts a pro wrestling podcast, and he and Pat talk about the competition between the long-dominant WWE and the upstart AEW. There’s also a little baseball talk, and then Joe and Pat discuss whether the sharpest fantasy football managers have a greater advantage in the COVID-19 era. A Patriots fan, Joe offers his thoughts on Mac Jones, Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson, and Joe details some of his biggest hits and misses of 2021. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crown Vic (guest: Victoria Geary) Nov 22, 2021

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Victoria Geary (@ffb_victoria), co-host of the Footballguys Mailbag Show and a capo in the Bills Mafia. Victoria starts by detailing her Thanksgiving plans – sorry, but they’re probably more fun than yours – and revealing her favorite Thanksgiving foods. Then, Pat and Victoria look into the future and discuss whether Christian McCaffrey or Jonathan Taylor should be the 1.01 in 2022 drafts and whether Ja’Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson should be the WR1 in dynasty leagues. Victoria also attempts to diagnose the Bills’ problems on the heels of their Week 11 loss to the Colts, their third loss in their last five games. Victoria talks about making the move from Buffalo to Austin and the origins of her Bills fandom. Are boneless wings acceptable or a travesty? The Buffalo native weighs in with a definitive verdict. Victoria also talks about her musical career, and she and Pat name the artists they’d choose if they could only listen to one for the rest of their lives. Then it’s back to football, as Victoria tells Pat about her Scott Fish Bowl team and her biggest hits and misses of 2021. There’s also some conversation about the Cowboys, the Chiefs, Rhamondre Stevenson, Rashod Bateman, and Elijah Moore. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Victoria Geary (@ffb_victoria) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone and Their Cousins (guest: Michael Salfino) Nov 15, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Michael Salfino (@Michael Salfino) of The Athletic, FiveThirtyEight.com, and The Breakfast Table Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about fantasy football, the NFL in general. and music. Through 10 weeks, who are the Super Bowl favorites in a topsy-turvy NFL season? Mike and Pat assess some of the candidates. They also discuss Odell Beckham Jr.’s outlook with the Rams, DeSean Jackson’s outlook with the Raiders, Rhamondre Stevenson’s breakout, Lamar Jackson’s season, and what to make of the rookie quarterbacks. Mike and Pat also debate Michael Carter’s value and discuss Elijah Moore’s rookie season. Mike has interviewed Bill Parcells on multiple occasions and talks about what the coach is like. There’s also some discussion about “CEO coaches” (like Parcells) vs. play-caller coaches. Which Led Zeppelin album is the best? What did Nirvana mean to an old-school rock fan like Mike? And if Mike had to cut the music of either Bob Dylan, Elton John or Bruce Springsteen out of his life, who would be sent packing? Mike and Pat offer some rock thoughts. There’s also some chatter about James Conner, Kirk Cousins, and the elite-TE strategy to close the show. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Michael Salfino (@Michael Salfino) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Waffle Ironman (guest: Matthew Freedman) Nov 01, 2021

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle), and their first order of business is to sift through the wreckage of what looks like a season-ending injury for RB Derrick Henry. Is Jeremy McNichols the next man up for the Titans? How will this affect the fantasy value of Ryan Tannehill and A.J. Brown? Matt and Pat also discuss lessons learned from the 2021 season to date. Have we figured out optimal TE strategy yet? Are there hard lessons to be learned from Robby Anderson’s collapse or from Kenneth Gainwell’s scant usage in Week 8 despite the absence of Miles Sanders

Replacements-Level Talent (guest: Andy Behrens) Oct 26, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice @Fitz_FF) welcomes in fellow Chicagoan Andy Behrens (@andybehrens) of Yahoo Fantasy, and of course the conversation begins with a little Bears talk. After some nightmarish performances, should we be concerned about Justin Fields’ long-term future? And is rookie RB Khalil Herbert good enough to have a significant role in the Chicago offense once David Montgomery returns from injury? The NFL declared Sunday of Week 7 to be National Tight Ends Day, and there were some newsworthy TE performances. Is Kyle Pitts good enough to pass Travis Kelce to become the TE1 for 2022 fantasy drafts? What’s the outlook for Zach Ertz in Arizona? How should fantasy managers feel about George Kittle and T.J. Hockenson going forward? Andy talks about being a superfan of the band The Replacements in the late ’80s, and he and Pat discuss the band, its legacy and some of its best songs. At this year’s King’s Classic at the Fantasy Football Expo in Canton, Ohio, Andy drafted a team that was widely panned by Sirius XM Fantasy Channel hosts and Twitter critics alike. Who’s on that team and how is it doing? Andy tells all. Andy and Pat also discuss Leonard Fournette, Chase Claypool, Michael Gallup and Tua Tagovailoa. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Andy Behrens (@andybehrens) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set and The Replacements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fit for a King (guest: Troy King) Oct 19, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Troy King (@TKingMode) of Footballguys.com and Yahoo Fantasy. After a brief discussion about injuries and horror movies, Troy, a Dolphins fan, offers his take on Miami’s convoluted backfield, the value of Jaylen Waddle and Mike Gesicki, and whether Tua Tagovailoa is going to become a quality NFL quarterback. Six weeks into the season, we’re starting to figure out where we went right and wrong on players, and Troy lists some of his analytical hits and misses, including Antonio Brown, Leonard Fournette and Marquise Brown. Troy explains how he first got into fantasy football and how he came to be a fantasy content creator. Then he tells Pat about his significant recent weight loss: what made him decide to make a change, and how he went about slimming down. Troy and Pat then try to peg Christian McCaffrey’s rest-of-season value, discuss the eventual return of Michael Thomas, and offer their assessments of Calvin Ridley. There’s also some talk about Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Michael Pittman, T.Y Hilton and Elijah Mitchell. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Troy King (@TKingMode) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Age of Kadarius (guest: Dave Kluge) Oct 12, 2021

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Dave Kluge (@Dave Kluge) of Footballguys.com, co-host of the Footballguys Mailbag Show. It’s Bears-Packers week, and with Dave and Pat on opposite sides of the NFL’s oldest and most storied rivalry, they share some Bears-Packers memories and discuss Justin Fields, Allen Robinson and A.J. Dillon. There’s also some rookie receiver talk, as Dave and Pat take stock of Ja’Marr Chase’s eye-opening season, try to determine whether Kadarius Toney’s scorching-hot start is for real, and debate whether to believe the Rondale Moore hype. Dave talks about how his wife Emily supported him in the decision to leave the security of a real-world job for a job in the fantasy industry, then tells the story of how Emily got her fledgling pie business off the ground. Then it’s back to football for the final leg of the show. Is Alvin Kamara a sell-high candidate after a big Week 5? How should we feel about Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault going forward? Is Adam Thielen’s value crumbling? How valuable can Elijah Mitchell be? Is Trey Sermon droppable? Dave and Pat discuss these topics and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Say Cheese (guest: Jennifer Eakins) Oct 04, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in 4for4.com senior editor Jennifer Eakins (@themondaymommy), proving that Pat doesn’t hold grudges even though Jen and John Paulsen just defeated Pat and Melissa Jacobs in a big Week 4 Hall of Fantasy League showdown. Jen discusses her HOFL team, the Boston Barflies, and the outlook for two of her running backs, Javonte Williams and Elijah Mitchell. Jen and Pat also talk about the rise of D.J. Moore, the unexpected emergence of Cordarrelle Patterson in an otherwise disappointing Atlanta offense, and the strange dynamics of the Eagles’ backfield. A self-described cheese freak, Jen lists some of her favorite varieties, and she and Pat (who hails from Wisconsin, the land of cheese) offer some melting-hot takes on American, Swiss and parmesan. Jen and Pat also discuss survivor pool strategy, players who can be dropped from fantasy teams in Week 5, and 2021 surprises and disappointments. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jennifer Eakins (@themondaymommy) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Farewell, Tags (guest: Dan Harris) Sep 27, 2021

Mike Tagliere of FantasyPros died last week after a battle with COVID-19. Tags was a beloved figure in the fantasy industry – an outstanding analyst deeply devoted to his work, and a mentor and friend to many. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Dan Harris (@danharris80) of FantasyPros to discuss their friend, to share stories, to remember, mourn and celebrate the loss of someone who meant so much to so many people. Please consider making a donation to the GoFundMe campaign that FantasyPros has organized to help support Tags’ wife Tabbie and their two children, Alyssa and Jonathan: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-tagliere-family. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dan Harris (@danharris80) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Old Bay Network (guest: Joe Bond) Sep 20, 2021

Fitz on Fantasy returns after a one-week hiatus, which host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) explains at the top of the show. Then he brings in Joe Bond (F6P_Joe) of FantasySixPack.net and the Fantasy Six Pack hour to discuss some early-season developments. What does the insertion of Taylor Heinicke mean for the Washington offense, and will J.D. McKissic continue to be a thorn in the sides of Antonio Gibson investors? Is it worth keeping Trey Sermon and Brandon Aiyuk on rosters, or are they simply Joe Williams and Dante Pettis 2.0? Joe talks about his faithful dog, explains the significance of Old Bay Seasoning to Marylanders and, as the host of a show that blends fantasy football and beer-drinking, offers a few IPA recommendations. Joe and Pat discuss whether Courtland Sutton can be a true alpha receiver for Denver and whether all hope is lost for Jacksonville’s WR trio. They also assess the suddenly high-flying Raiders passing game and the fantasy value of Derek Carr, Henry Ruggs, and Bryan Edwards. There’s also some talk about the feast-or-famine Saints, the surging Sam Darnold, the polarizing Kyle Pitts, and the intriguing Cordarrelle Patterson. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Joe Bond (@F6P_Joe) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Man on the Mooney (guest: Matt Donnelly) Sep 07, 2021

The offseason is over! The NFL season is nigh! With just hours to go before the Thursday-night kickoff, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Matt Donnelly (@MattDonnellyFF) of dynastyvipers.com and the ViperCast. Should we feel confident about Dak Prescott now that he’s back from a shoulder injury? And how good should we feel about his Week 1 matchup with the Buccaneers? What about Saquon Barkley, who’s coming off a major knee injury? Matt and Pat assess the recovering superstars, and then Matt touts two of his favorite young WR crushes: Darnell Mooney and Jakobi Meyers How does someone living in Medicine Hat, Alberta, get so into the NFL and fantasy football? Matt discusses his football fandom, his proximity to hockey, his big (and I mean BIG) family and his glorious mustache. Then, Matt and Pat talk about the Patriots’ offense and their mutual affinity for Rhamondre Stevenson, what Wayne Gallman’s arrival means for the Atlanta backfield, and players Matt has been chasing avoiding throughout draft season Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Donnelly (@MattDonnelly) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Janis’s Razor (guest: Joe Dolan) Aug 31, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Joe Dolan, who’s the managing editor and co-owner of FantasyPoints.com and will be in your ear on NFL Sundays as the co-host of “Gameday” on the Sirius XM Channel. Joe and Pat talk about how to value Gus Edwards after the J.K. Dobbins injury. Could Edwards be a Derrick Henry lite? There’s also a re-examination of the Rams’ backfield and how fantasy managers should regard Darrell Henderson and Sony Michael. Joe and Pat also offer some thoughts on a couple of Jacksonville fantasy assets: James Robinson and Laviska Shenault. Joe provides some thoughts on the Deshaun Watson-to-Miami rumors, and as a lifelong Eagles fan, he also gives his take on Jalen Hurts, Miles Sanders and the Eagles pass catchers. After moving to Greenville, South Carolina a little over a year ago, Joe sizes up his new home – its vibe, its climate and its culinary delights. Joe muses on hosting “Gameday” and talking for nearly eight hours straight on fall Sundays. Finally, Joe lists some of his favorite late-round dart throws in drafts, players he’s been trying to acquire in every draft, and players he’s been avoiding. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wizard of Odds (guest: Sean Koerner) Aug 25, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show with a shout-out to ailing friend Mike Tagliere, then welcomes in Sean Koerner (@The_Oddsmaker) of The Action Network. Sean and Pat discuss where James Robinson should go in fantasy drafts now that Travis Etienne is out for the season, and whether Marquez Callaway should be a draft target after his tour-de-force performance in a preseason game against the Jaguars. Sean offers some thoughts on macro RB strategy, and then he and Pat dig into the upper tiers of the position. They agree that it’s hard to parse the running backs in the RB5-RB14 range, and they reveal the players they’re targeting and the player they’re avoiding in that range. Sean defines “frozen pond running backs” and names a few RBs who fall into that dangerous category. Keenan Allen and Terry McLaurin are popular draft targets for a lot of people, but Sean explains why they don’t fit his draft plans. Sean and Pat talk about Ja’Marr Chase and whether it’s right that his fantasy stock is plummeting. After some discussion about QB and TE strategy, Sean talks about how he became interested in betting odds and gambling, when he first began placing bets, and some of the weirdest things he’s ever wagered on. To close the show, Sean names some of his favorite late-round dart throws, some of the players he’s targeting in every draft, and some of the players he refuses to touch. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Sean Koerner (@The_Oddsmaker) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boone or Bust (guest: Justin Boone) Aug 17, 2021

This is a BIG week of fantasy drafts, so host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in another heavy-hitting guest, Justin Boone (@justinboone) of TheScore.com. Justin and Pat open with a meditation on Preseason Week 1, focusing on the shifting tectonics of the Miami RB situation and the increasing appeal of the Denver offense. Justin and Pat compare notes on a couple of players they have ranked above consensus (Tua Tagovailoa and D.J. Moore) and debate a few players on whom they disagree (Chris Carson, Robby Anderson, Ryan Fitzpatrick. Justin has finished in the top seven of the FantasyPros in-season accuracy competition for seven straight years. Pat asks Justin about his rankings process – not how he builds rankings and projections, but where in the house he works, what he listens to while doing it and how long it takes him. Justin and Pat also compare notes on their in-season rankings anxiety. Finally, Justin and Pat talk about favorite late-round dart throws, and Justin names players he’s avoiding and players he doesn’t want to leave drafts without. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Justin Boone (@justinboone) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Receiving End (guest: Matt Harmon) Aug 10, 2021

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) of Yahoo Sports and ReceptionPerception.com. Despite being FantasyPros’ reigning accuracy champ for draft rankings, Matt has a fraught relationship with fantasy rankings. He and Pat discuss the shortcomings of rankings and projections, and Matt talks about how he generally likes to construct his teams. Then it’s a heavy dose of wide receiver talk, with Matt offering thoughts on Michael Pittman, Brandon Aiyuk, the Steelers’ WR trio, CeeDee Lamb and, on a less enthusiastic note, Jalen Reagor. (Sorry, Eagles fans.) Matt and Pat also take a closer look at the San Francisco and Pittsburgh offenses and elaborate on why decoding them is so important for fantasy managers this year. Matt talks about the adjustment to a two-dog household and his unlikely source for great cooking tips. Then it’s more receiver talk, with Matt weighing in on longtime Harmon favorite Tyler Lockett, underrated Jakobi Meyers, hipster darling Laviska Shenault, and rookies Elijah Moore and Rashod Bateman. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isn’t It Good, Norwegian Woods (guest: Scott Pianowski) Aug 04, 2021

August is upon us, and with the heart of fantasy draft season dead ahead, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) of Yahoo Fantasy. Scott shares his philosophy on how to value injured players, and he and Pat discuss what to do with Michael Thomas and how to value Jonathan Taylor and other Colts now that Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson are hurt. In Scott’s world, steady, undervalued, profitable veterans are referred to as Raul Ibanez All-Stars – a hat tip to the ever-reliable MLB slugger. Perhaps the NFL equivalent should be the Robert Woods All-Stars. Who besides Woods offers dependable, unsexy value, and why are those types of players so important? Scott and Pat drop some names. Scott recaps his recent golf trip and explains how golf helped get him through the pandemic. There’s also some musical conversation, of course, with Scott explaining why John Lennon is his favorite Beatle and assessing the career of George Harrison. Scott and Pat talk about “Hard Knocks” and this year’s featured team, the Cowboys. Who’s likely to be the more valuable WR – Amari Cooper or CeeDee Lamb? And how early is too early to draft Ezekiel Elliott? Scott and Pat debate who should go 1.03 in drafts, and Scott weighs in on Damien Harris, Jakobi Meyers and D’Andre Swift. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonny and Clyde (guest: Shawn Siegele) Jul 27, 2021

With NFL training camps opening in full this week, RotoViz co-owner and Zero-RB innovator Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to cover a wide array of fantasy topics. Is Jonathan Taylor ready to become a fantasy ultra-back? Shawn offers compelling reasons to take Taylor in the middle of the first round. Although he wasn’t pleased that his Chiefs drafted Clyde Edwards-Helaire over Taylor, Shawn lays out a scenario where CEH could gain significant fantasy value in 2021 and also expresses enthusiasm for J.K. Dobbins, Antonio Gibson and D’Andre Swift. Shawn talks about his new podcast with RotoViz alumnus Ben Gretch and offers some thoughts on polarizing tennis star Novak Djokovic. In his Scott Fish Bowl draft, Shawn took Cam Akers late in the third round and didn’t take another RB until the 15th round. The six running backs he took in the last eight rounds are among his favorite Zero-RB targets. Find out which cheap RBs he went after. Shawn also explains why he’s high on Logan Thomas and discusses his Tyler Boyd and Henry Ruggs selections. Shawn and Pat talk about the fallout from the Akers injury and discuss possible ripple effects of the Michael Thomas injury. Do you believe the WR position is deep? Shawn and Pat believe that’s a fallacy and offer reasons why. There’s also some talk about whether any of the Chiefs’ WRs other than Tyreek Hill offer compelling fantasy potential. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ginn and Tonic (guest: John Paulsen) Jul 19, 2021

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is one of his closest friends in the fantasy media, John Paulsen (@4for4_John) of 4for4.com. John and Pat start by pouring one out for Ted Ginn Jr. a longtime favorite of John’s who just announced his retirement after 14 NFL seasons. Then the conversation turns to young quarterbacks, with John and Pat taking opposite sides on Trevor Lawrence and assessing the outlooks for Zach Wilson and Tua Tagovailoa. There’s some talk about the Denver RB situation, with Pat touting Melvin Gordon as a potential value even with rookie Javonte Williams threatening Gordon’s workload. John and Pat also discuss Darren Waller and George Kittle. As natives of Southeastern Wisconsin, John and Pat have been closely following the Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff run, and they compare notes on Bucks fandom and the franchise’s tortured playoff history. Pat also asks John about one of his former basketball coaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Greg Gard, who’s now the head coach at the University of Wisconsin and whose strained relationship with some of his players recently became a national story. John offers a few musical recommendations, and then John and Pat discuss the Scott Fish Bowl and the DataForce charity draft they’ve been doing together, with some conversation about Cam Akers, Julio Jones, Terry McLaurin, Michael Thomas, Jaylen Waddle and Dionte Johnson. John and Pat also talk about their beloved Green Bay Packers, assessing the Aaron Rodgers situation, examining the value of Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon, and trying to peg the Packers’ WR hierarchy behind Davante Adams. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Paulsen (@4for4_John) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maine Man (guest: Matt Kelley) Jul 12, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) relinquishes control of the show by bringing on everyone’s favorite alpha podcaster, Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) of PlayerProfiler.com. After some discussion about how long a slow draft should take, Matt sheds light on his Scott Fish Bowl draft so far, talking about how the power of stacking pushed him toward an Aaron Rodgers-Davante Adams combo. The desire to stack also has Matt targeting Rashod Bateman later in his SFB draft to pair with Lamar Jackson, but the allure of Bateman is about more than just stacking. Matt explains why he drafted Trey Sermon even though he’s not a fan of coach-based analytics and is downplaying the Kyle Shanahan factor, and he makes the case that Miles Sanders is being undervalued. Matt and Pat talk about the “RB dead zone” and how not all dead zone RBs are alike. Matt sings the praises of Saints TE Adam Trautman and makes the case that he’s a better play than Irv Smith Jr. Matt also talks about what it was like to grow up in north-central Maine, and he uses the power of analytics to make the case for backing into parking spaces. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Slye Like a Fox (guest: Rumboyz Robbie) Jul 06, 2021

It’s Scott Fish Bowl week! Helping host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) celebrate this fantasy-industry holiday is Rumboyz Robbie (@RumboyzR) of the Rumboyz Fantasy Network. Robbie and Pat talk about their very different #SFB11 positional strategies, the valuation of quarterbacks in Scott Fish’s unique QB scoring system, and the kicker who seems destined to end up on Robbie’s team since Robbie once coached him in youth football. Pat and Robbie size up the Broncos from a fantasy perspective, discussing whether the Denver QB situation should discourage interest in Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, and Noah Fant, and digging into the positional battle at RB between veteran Melvin Gordon and rookie Javonte Williams. Robbie talks about life in Colorado Springs, his first foray into fantasy sports, the growth of the Rumboyz Fantasy Network, and his favorite hip-hop and ‘90s rock artists. He also names a few of his favorite 2021 draft targets and a few potential bear traps. Robbie and Pat also discuss Michael Thomas and the Saints’ QB situation, size up the Cardinals’ backfield, evaluate the recent Mecole Hardman hype, and even work in a little Josh Gordon conversation. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Rumboyz Robbie (@RumboyzR) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check, Please (guest: Mike Tagliere) Jun 29, 2021

On this week’s episode, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) catches up with newly minted Tennesseean Mike Tagliere (MikeTagliereNFL) of FantasyPros.com. What most surprises Tags these days when he surveys ADP information and expert rankings? He makes the case that Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Lamar Jackson are being severely undervalued. Tags, a Bears fan, and Pat, a Packers fan, discuss their two teams from a fantasy perspective. Tags offers his thoughts on Justin Fields, David Montgomery and Darnell Mooney, and Tags and Pat profess their shared belief that Aaron Rodgers won’t hold out or be traded, and that Davante Adams shouldn’t be faded due to Rodgers’ uncertain status. Tag explains why he and his family moved to Tennessee and makes an observation about the different pace in his new homeland. There’s some discussion about Chicago pizza, and Tags talks about his quixotic quest to obtain the blue check mark signifying Twitter verification. With the Scott Fish Bowl drafts kicking off next week, there is, of course, a bit of SFB conversation. Tags throws some cold water on the rampant enthusiasm for Cam Akers and Antonio Gibson, explains why the defenestration of Adam Gase has him interested in several Jets, and becomes the second straight guest to enthusiastically endorse Mike Williams. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Mike Tagliere (@MikeTagliereNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Man, Your Man (guest: Rich Hribar) Jun 21, 2021

With fantasy football draft season soon to begin in earnest, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by the Swami of Konami, Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) of Sharp Football Analysis, for some high-level conversation about draft strategy. Rich wasn’t that into Stefon Diggs or Keenan Allen last year but kept drafting them anyway. Find out why method drafting beats the “pick the right players” plan. Some people like to target RBs who are just an injury away from a premium role, but on this episode, Rich makes a good case for applying the same strategy to WRs. Rich explains the origins of his Zack Morris avatar on Twitter, talks about his fantasy baseball background and reveals what TV shows he’s been binge-watching. There’s some Scott Fish Bowl talk on this episode, with Rich and Pat discussing how the Superflex and TE-premium structure has influenced their strategy at the QB and TE positions. Rich talks about how to handle ambiguous backfields such as the ones in Arizona, Denver, San Francisco, and Tampa, then digs into the hit rates for players who are the top receivers on their own teams but have ADPs beyond the WR2 range. Rich and Pat discuss their mutual attraction to Kenny Golladay, and Rich explains why the Giants might be in for an offensive bump. There’s also some chatter about Jonathan Taylor and Ezekiel Elliott, and Rich reveals which early ADPs he believes to be faulty. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Rich Hribar (@Lord Reebs) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Short Order Cooks (guest: Jason Wood) Jun 15, 2021

We’re less than a week away from the official start of summer, which means the heart of fantasy draft season is dead ahead. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in longtime Footballguys staffer Jason Wood (@fbgwood) for a wide-ranging discussion on fantasy and non-fantasy topics alike. Jason and Pat name some players they believe to be mispriced based on their current ADPs, including Davante Adams, Aaron Jones, Najee Harris, Adam Thielen and Kenny Golladay. Jason makes the case for Tom Brady, David Montgomery, Amari Cooper, Brandin Cooks and some of his other favorite value plays. Pat subjects Jason to a quiz about his personal life, asking him about everything from the worst job of his youth to how he likes his eggs. An Eagles season ticketholder, Jason offers his thoughts on a variety of Eagles-related topics. Why is Jalen Hurts more appealing in redraft leagues than in dynasty? Does a crowded RB room temper enthusiasm for Miles Sanders? Is DeVonta Smith likely to be an alpha receiver right from the start? Pat and Jason also discuss the outlook for Carson Wentz in Indianapolis and try to pinpoint where in the first round the first wide receiver should go, and which receiver it should be. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jason Wood (@fbgwood) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Goetta Piece of the Bengals’ Offense (guest: Dan Clasgens) Jun 09, 2021

The Julio Jones trade is the big news of the week, and Dan Clasgens (@DanClasgens) of the Fantistics Insider show on the Sirius XM Fantasy Channel joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to break it down. What does the trade do for the fantasy value of Julio? How far should we drop A.J. Brown and Matt Ryan on our draft boards? How much of a bump should we give Calvin Ridley, Kyle Pitts and Ryan Tannehill? Who else gains or loses value? Dan and Pat also dig deep into the best-ball format. Dan analyzes a few of his favorite best-ball values, including Terry McLaurin, Cooper Kupp, Chase Edmonds and Trey Sermon. Dan and Pat also recap the highlights of a charity best-ball draft they recently did together, discussing players such as Cam Akers, Najee Harris and Ryan Fitzpatrick. Dan talks about his work with the Disabled American Veterans and gives Pat an overview of Cincinnati and its local delicacies, covering everything from chili to goetta. There’s also some Bengals talk, as Dan opines on whether taking Ja’Marr Chase over Penei Sewell was the right move, makes a sales pitch for Joe Mixon, and explains why he’s so bullish on the Cincinnati passing game. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dan Clasgens (@DanClasgens) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something’s Brewin’ (guest: Chris Allen) Jun 02, 2021

Chris Allen (@ChrisAllenFFWX) of Footballguys.com and 4for4.com joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to discuss two of the greatest things in life: fantasy football and beer. Chris reveals the WR traits he’s looking for in the early, middle, and late rounds of drafts and lists a few of the receivers he likes at their respective costs, including Amari Cooper, Odell Beckham Jr., D.J. Chark, and DeVante Parker. An avid homebrewer, Chris talks about how he got into the hobby, what he likes to make, and the homebrew he considers to be his magnum opus. As a resident of Dayton, Ohio, Chris is an avid Bengals fan, and Pat picks his brain on all things Bengals. Was drafting Ja’Marr Chase over Penei Sewell the right move? Should fantasy managers be worried about target competition among Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd? What sort of season can we expect from Joe Burrow? Should we be optimistic about Joe Mixon? Chris and Pat also discuss weather effects, a subject Chris has studied extensively. Chris details his tight end strategy, reveals which rookie RB he expects to draft most often this year, speculates on what a Julio Jones trade to Tennessee would mean for A.J. Brown, and takes his best guess at what the Saints will do at the QB position. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Chris Allen (@ChrisAllenFFWX) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GesickiCoin (guest: Matt Schauf) May 24, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Matt Schauf of Draft Sharks (@SchaufDS) to parse some of the hard-to-read RB situations. Will Leonard Fournette’s playoff momentum carry over to the 2021 regular season? Will Travis Etienne completely trash James Robinson’s value? Is it worth investing in Trey Sermon? How confident should we feel about Miles Sanders and D’Andre Swift? Are Mike Davis and Zack Moss value buys? Matt and Pat dig into these ambiguous backfields. A longtime IDP ace, Matt discusses the format and offers some strategy tips. Then, after some discussion about grunge music and Pete Rose, Matt and Pat circle back to football, with Matt naming a few players he believes to be overpriced (sorry, Najee Harris truthers) and talking about his dynasty rookie drafts so far. Matt also explains why Mike Gesicki is the cryptocurrency of TEs, then answers a few rapid-fire questions to close out the show. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Schauf (@SchaufDS) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8-Trask Tape (guest: Pete Davidson) May 18, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Pete Davidson (@Rotobahn) to discuss fantasy football and music. Pete and Pat start by discussing how rookies Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne might fare in Jacksonville under new head coach Urban Meyer. Pete makes the case that dynasty managers shouldn’t get locked into their pre-draft evaluations of rookies and should listen to what the NFL is telling them when a player slides, as with Hakeem Butler two years ago. But should that apply to Justin Fields this year? Pete makes the case for Kyle Trask as a worthwhile sleeper in dynasty rookie drafts, and he and Pat discuss the enticing upside of Trey Sermon. A lifelong Jets fan, Pete weighs in on the Zach Wilson pick, the Jets’ messy WR situation, and the likelihood that Michael Carter instantly becomes the Jets’ top RB. The conversation shifts to bands, as Pete and Pat talk about musical awakenings – what they were listening to before their ears were opened to the good stuff, and what changed their tastes. Pete answers a series a rapid-fire questions about favorite albums and songs from legendary bands, then recommends a favorite obscure album. There’s a little more conversation about dynasty rookie drafts and whether it makes sense to hoard QBs. Then Pete offers thoughts on some of the second-year RBs, whether Saquon Barkley’s 2020 knee injury still concerns him, and how he views the Browns’ Chubb-Hunt backfield for fantasy purposes. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Pete Davidson (@Rotobahn) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sir Lance a Lot (guest: Dalton Del Don) May 11, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Dalton Del Don (@daltondeldon) of Yahoo Fantasy, a longtime 49ers fan who thinks Trey Lance deserves consideration as pick 1.01 in superflex dynasty rookie drafts. Dalton also sizes up a San Francisco RB room that now includes rookies Trey Sermon and Elijah Mitchell, and he offers his thoughts on how targets might be allotted between George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. Should Jalen Hurts be a top-10 QB in redraft leagues? Dalton and Pat make the case for Hurts and discuss what the Eagles’ additions of Kenneth Gainwell and Kerryon Johnson mean for Miles Sanders. Dalton talks about covering three sports for Yahoo, his favorite all-time team, doing a podcast with the outspoken Chris Liss and working with the eclectic Yahoo team. Should A.J. Brown be the WR1? Is Mike Davis going to be a value pick in 2021 drafts? Is the runway clear for Chase Edmonds and Myles Gaskin? Are we getting too excited about Najee Harris? Do we need to start downgrading Davante Adams and Aaron Jones because of the Aaron Rodgers situation? Dalton and Pat discuss these topics and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dalton Del Don (@daltondeldon) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chopping Down the Tree (guest: Marcas Grant) May 05, 2021

The 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Marcas Grant (@MarcasG) from NFL.com and the NFL Network to discuss rookie landing spots. With so many disappointing RB/team matchups, how excited should we be about the Najee Harris/Steelers fit? Will Melvin Gordon block Javonte Williams in Denver? What should we make of a Travis Etienne/James Robinson/Carlos Hyde backfield in Jacksonville? Marcas lists his top six rookie WRs post-draft and explains why he’s not crazy about the Rashod Bateman/Ravens pairing. He also talks about Terrace Marshall’s outlook in Carolina and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s opportunity in Detroit. Marcas liked Justin Fields more than Trey Lance pre-draft, but does he still feel that way? Marcas details his recent trip down a rabbit hole of old dystopian action movies and talks about what he was binge-watching at the onset of the pandemic. A USC grad, Marcas talks Pac-12 rivalries and casts some shade on both UCLA and that most hated of Pac-12 figures, the Stanford Tree. Speaking of USC, there’s a quick glimpse ahead toward next year’s draft as Marcus sizes up USC QB Kedon Slovis, a top 2022 prospect, and Marcas and Pat discuss whether Sam Darnold’s career can be rejuvenated with the Panthers. There’s some obligatory Aaron Rodgers conversation, and the show ends with Marcas offering some quick thoughts on Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Tua Tagavailoa, the Steelers’ WRs, the Saints’ QB situation, and how soon Trey Lance might make his first NFL start. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Marcas Grant (@MarcasG) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sermon on the Mount (guest: Matt Waldman) Apr 27, 2021

NFL Draft week is finally upon us, and host Pat Fitzmaurice celebrates by bringing in Matt Waldman, longtime Footballguys.com staffer and the creator of the indispensable Rookie Scouting Portfolio, a must-have for fantasy managers. Matt explains why Peyton Manning was a chef and Tom Brady was a baker, then discusses which of the top QBs from this class might fall into those culinary categories. Matt won’t be aghast if Mac Jones goes to the 49ers with the third pick and explains why, then extols the virtues of Trey Lance, explains why knocks on Justin Fields’ processing are flawed, and expresses his concerns about Zach Wilson. Who’s Matt’s No. 1 RB? It isn’t Najee Harris. Having once preferred Marshawn Lynch as a prospect over Adrian Peterson, and Nick Chubb over Saquon Barkley, Matt makes the case for Trey Sermon – and it involves something called curvilinear movement. After offering words of praise for Najee Harris and Michael Carter, Matt makes elevator pitches for Khalil Herbert and Kylin Hill. Matt talks the decision to finally ditch his 9-to-5 job to work on the RSP full-time, then discusses his musical background. Then the conversation turns to receivers and what Matt calls the best WR class he’s ever evaluated. He explains why Jaylen Waddle is his No. 2 receiver, compares Rashod Bateman to Cordarrelle Patterson (in a good way), and touts the upside of Kadarius Toney. He also goes to bat for two of his favorite sleepers in the class: Frank Darby and Josh Palmer. Finally, Matt offers a vast array of Kyle Pitts comps – Calvin Johnson, Travis Kelce, Kellen Winslow, Jimmy Graham, Evan Engram, Albert Okwuegbunam – and puts a few chips down on the one he thinks is most likely to stick. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Waldman (@Matt Waldman) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitts Stop (guest: Shane Manila) Apr 20, 2021

It’s another dynasty-heavy episode of Fitz on Fantasy this week, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) of Dynasty League Football and the Dynasty Trades HQ podcast. Shane and Pat start by talking about their preferred dynasty formats. Is there a case to be made for 1QB dynasty leagues? Is TE premium the way to go? There’s also some 2QB dynasty philosophy, as Shane and Pat discuss whether managers in 2QB leagues should feel compelled to draft Zach Wilson and Mac Jones over RBs and pass catchers such as Ja’Marr Chase and Najee Harris. Shane explains how he first got into fantasy football and how he got so wrapped up in the dynasty format. He also explains his “less personal s**t, more fantasy” mantra on his Twitter profile page. There’s some rookie TE chatter with Shane talking about the depth of the class and offering thoughts on Kyle Pitts and Pat Freiermuth. What’s Deshaun Watson worth on the trade market these days? Is Cam Akers being overrated in dynasty? Why is Robert Woods perpetually underrated? Is Jalen Reagor a dynasty buy? Shane and Pat tackle these questions and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Shane Manila (@ShaneIsTheWorst) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Going, Going, Vaughn (guest: Dave Caban) Apr 14, 2021

The NFL Draft draws ever nearer, so the Class of 2021 continues to be a primary topic on the show. This week, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in RotoViz co-owner and senior analyst Dave Caban (@DaveCabanFF) to discuss his research into the rookie RBs and WRs. Which metrics should we be looking at? Who’s popped in Dave’s research, and who has red flags? And after Dave empties the left side of his brain, Pat taps into the right side, asking Dave which prospects he’s conflicted about and which ones he’s planted flags on. Dave talks about his battles with depression and anxiety, and the coping methods he’s had success with. There’s some macro conversation about dynasty startup drafts, as Pat and Dave talk about which positions they like to attack and whether they like to chase a title right away or play a long game. Dave and Pat also discuss what the 49ers could and should do with the No. 3 pick, favorite late-round best-ball targets, whether Jarvis Landry is a strong bounce-back candidate, and how to play (or not play) the Buccaneers’ backfield in 2021. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dave Caban (@DaveCabanFF) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do Fear the Reaper (guest: Ray Garvin) Apr 07, 2021

With the draft only three weeks away, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) talks fantasy prospects with everybody’s favorite former college CB, Ray Garvin (@RayGQue), co-host of the FantasyPros Dynasty Football Podcast and the Breakout Finder Podcast on the RotoUnderworld. Who are the 49ers taking at No. 3, and who should they take? Ray explains why he’s a big Mac Jones fan and why the knocks on Justin Fields are unfair. Ray sizes up a top-heavy RB class and makes the case for Najee Harris as the slam-dunk RB1. He also makes a sales pitch for Elijah Mitchell and explains why he’s not keen on Chuba Hubbard and a whole lot of other RB prospects Ray reveals how he and his family dealt with the storm of the century in Dallas a couple of months ago, then he and Pat debate whether LaVar Ball is doing right by his NBA sons. Ray also talks about the FF Fit Club and how it’s been mutually inspiring for a group of fantasy analysts. Should we be worried about DeVonta “the Slim Reaper” Smith’s low BMI? Ray and Pat (ahem) weigh in. Ray and Pat also discuss the slightly built Rondale Moore, then talk about the “Harbaugh handicap” and whether it’s causing dynasty managers to overlook Nico Collins. There’s also some chatter about Sam Darnold, Josh Jacobs, Jalen Reagor and the Class of ’22. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Ray Garvin (@RayGQue) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Fish in a Small Pond (guest: Scott Fish) Mar 30, 2021

It’s been almost three years, but Scott Fish (@ScottFish24) finally makes his return to Fitz on Fantasy. As someone who runs fantasy leagues for a living, Scott tells host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) which qualities are most important for commissioners and shares a clause that should be in every set of league rules. Scott and Pat also discuss how fantasy leagues might handle the switch to a 17-game regular season. Not surprisingly, there’s some conversation about the Scott Fish Bowl. Scott talks about the most difficult aspect of putting SFB together every year, how some celebrities have found their way into the league, how last year’s unique QB scoring system went over, and future plans for live SFB drafts. He also drops a few hints at what’s in store for SFB11. Scott and Pat discuss the Dolphins’ recent trades and speculate on who the 49ers might draft No. 3 overall. Does size matter? Scott reveals whether he cares about DeVonta Smith weighing 170 pounds and Rondale Moore standing 5-7. Scott and Pat also talk about the Buccaneers’ backfield after the re-signing of Leonard Fournette. Scott spins a hell of a Fish tale about a pickleball injury, then details the depth of his hatred for actual pickles. After some conversation about sleeping habits, Scott names his WR1, and he and Pat discuss the some of the top-tier dynasty receivers. Scott also names a few players he thinks dynasty managers should be trading for, then lists a few players he had a hard time quitting. (Also, Scott and Pat cement their old-man cred in this episode with mentions of Carl Pickens, J.J. Stokes, Herschel Walker, Jack Youngblood and Craig “Ironhead” Heyward.) Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Scott Fish (@ScottFish24) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lamb chops (guest: Curtis Patrick) Mar 23, 2021

It’s a dynasty-heavy show this week, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Curtis Patrick of RotoViz (@CPatrickNFL). Curtis and Pat dive in by discussing Kenny Golladay’s dynasty outlook with the Giants and whether this is a good time to trade for JuJu Smith-Schuster. Curtis also lists a few signings that he thinks may have perked up players’ dynasty value and a few that might have torpedoed value. Curtis offers his thoughts on where this year’s top rookie QBs should be drafted vis-a-vid the top RBs and WRs in superflex drafts. He also talks about some of his favorite rookie RB prospects beyond Najee Harris, Travis Etienne and Javonte Williams, and explains why a lot of dynasty managers have a skewed idea of what constitutes a “hit” in dynasty rookie drafts. As someone who competes in a host of dynasty league and routinely matches wits with high-profile members of the fantasy media in industry leagues, Curtis lists a few of the shrewdest competitors he’s gone up against. He also reveals how Alvin Kamara won him home gym equipment and a Jamaican vacation for two (and how Kamara himself weighed in about it). Curtis weighs in on Kamara’s fantasy value post-Brees and talks about his enthusiasm for the Washington Football Team’s signing of Curtis Samuel. Pat and Curtis discuss how dynasty managers might handle the tricky Deshaun Watson situation, and Curtis lays out the case for CeeDee Lamb being a screaming dynasty buy right now. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Curtis Patrick (@CPatrickNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Free Agency in Bloom (guest: Sigmund Bloom) Mar 16, 2021

We’re drinking from the fire hose of the opening days of free agency, and the great Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) of Footballguys.com joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to process some of the early signings. What should we make of the Patriots’ free-agent splurge? Will TEs Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry cannibalize each other’s numbers? Is the WFT signing of Ryan Fitzpatrick good reason to be excited about Terry McLaurin’s value? Does Corey Davis gain or lose value with the Jets? Sigmund and Pat tackle these questions and more. Sigmund talks about taking Jaylen Waddle over Rashod Bateman in a Footballguys dynasty rookie mock and explains why he’s infatuated with North Dakota State QB Trey Lance. Sigmund also speculates on who’ll be quarterbacking the Saints this fall, describes what life in New Orleans has been like during the pandemic, and talks about which teams have his heart for March Madness. There’s also some discussion about Sigmund’s beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. Is there any hope for Ben Roethlisberger? What are the Steelers going to do at RB? Is Chase Claypool a superstar-in-waiting? How many targets might Diontae Johnson see in 2021? Pat and Sigmund also talk about the Packers’ re-signing of Aaron Jones and the subsequent value hit to A.J. Dillon. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Green Eggs and Cam (guest: Derek Brown) Mar 09, 2021

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice this week is Derek Brown, senior analyst of Fade the Noise and co-host of the Chalk Fade podcast. In a Seussian turn, Derek slips into the role of Cam-I-Am to convince a skeptical Pat that Cam Akers is indeed delicious at an early-second-round ADP. D-Bro then talks about his new rookie RB crush, Javonte Williams. There’s some discussion about other rookies as well, including Travis Etienne, Terrace Marshall, DeVonta Smith, Kenny Gainwell, Michael Carter and Tylan Wallace. A resident of Fort Worth, Texas, Derek explains how he and his family dodged the worst of the winter storm that rocked the Lone Star State in February, and he talks about the music that’s helped him cope with the pandemic. Irv Smith and Adam Trautman are the focus of some TE conversation. A lifelong Saints fan, Derek offers thoughts on Michael Thomas, Tre’Quan Smith and what New Orleans might do at QB in 2021. Pat and Derek wrap the show with conversations about Jalen Hurts, Gabriel Davis and Terry McLaurin. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Head Over ’Heel (guest: Thor Nystrom) Mar 03, 2021

We’re just under two months away from the NFL Draft, and there’s prospect talk galore in this week’s marathon episode, as Thor Nystrom (@thorku), the lead college football and NFL Draft analyst for NBC Sports Edge (formerly Rotoworld) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (Fitz_FF). Thor explains why criticism of Justin Fields’ field-reading ability is unfair, why Trevor Lawrence is the best prospect he’s ever evaluated, why Trey Lance is such a fascinating test case, why Zach Wilson is tricky to evaluate, and why Mac Jones reminds him of a less athletic Andy Dalton. Thor’s No. 1 running back isn’t Alabama’s Najee Harris or Clemson’s Travis Etienne, but rather North Carolina Tarheel Javonte Williams. Thor sings Javonte’s praises, takes a closer look at Harris and Etienne, and makes a case for Rhamondre Stevenson as an underrated prospect. Thor also offers a detailed analysis of University of Minnesota WR Rashod Bateman, and he and Pat discuss their mutual appreciation of Purdue’s Rondale Moore. Pat and Thor also discuss what Kyle Pitts’ NFL future might hold, and Thor speculates on what no Scouting Combine, shortened college seasons for some teams and opt-out seasons for some players might mean for this year’s draft. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Thor Nystrom (@thorku) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sage Advice (guest: Anthony Amico) Feb 23, 2021

This week, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by distinguished RotoViz and Fade the Noise alumnus Anthony Amico (@amicsta), who’s now lone-wolfing it with a blog/newsletter/toolbox called In the Aggregate that you can find at amicsta.substack.com. Anthony and Pat discuss last week’s Carson Wentz trade, whether Wentz can get his career back on course and whether the Eagles are now all in on Jalen Hurts. Then, the focus turns to Anthony’s outstanding new WR prospect similarity app and what it tells us about players such as Rashod Bateman, Sage Surratt, Tutu Atwell and Dyami Brown. After a little more rookie banter, Anthony talks about the challenges of being a high school teacher during COVID-19. And after finishing with the highest regular-season point total in last year’s Scott Fish Bowl despite not drafting a running back until the 12th round, Anthony talks about how he was able to employ the Zero-RB strategy so successfully. He also lists a few players he’s targeting in 2021 drafts along with a few fades. And as a Giants fan, Anthony also shares some thoughts on Daniel Jones, Evan Engram and Darius Slayton. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Anthony Amico (@amicsta) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cut to the Chase (guest: Pat Kerrane) Feb 18, 2021

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane), co-host of the Ship Chasing podcast and part of the Establish the Run team. The two Pats discuss the Zero-RB strategy, why it worked so well in 2020 and how it sets up for 2021, and Kerrane pinpoints some attractive middle- and late-round RB targets. With draft rooms open, there’s ample best-ball discussion in this episode. Is this a good time of year to draft, while rookies are still undervalued and ADPs haven’t solidified, or is it tougher to draft early because the waters tend to be so shark-infested? Are rookie RBs Najee Harris, Travis Etienne and Javonte Williams three of the best values at RB right now? Who are some of the more overvalued and undervalued players based on early ADP data? Kerrane talks about moving from Manhattan to Brooklyn and why he considers his new borough a starter suburb. He also explains why his home state of Delaware is really two states in one, and the two Pats express their appreciation for Delaware-based Capriotti’s subs and the legendary “Bobbie” sandwich. Kerrane talks about some of his favorite rookies and waxes poetic about the sublime résumé of LSU receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Pat and Pat also discuss where they stand on DeVonta Smith, Kyle Pitts and others, and Kerrane explains why he’s so bullish on D.J. Moore and Laviska Shenault for 2021. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senioritis (guest: Alex Dunlap) Feb 09, 2021

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Alex Dunlap of RosterWatch (@AlexDunlapNFL), who touted James Robinson as a potential sleeper on Pat’s show a year ago. After Pat gives Alex due credit for that astute call, Alex talks about everything he and RosterWatch partner Byron Lambert saw when they were in Mobile, Alabama, for last week’s Senior Bowl. Why is Alex so high on Alabama QB Mac Jones and Clemson WR Amari Rodgers, and who else impressed him in Mobile? Alex also weighs in on whether he thinks Ja’Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith is the top WR in the incoming rookie class. Not only was Alex a high school teammate of Drew Brees, but he was also in a band called Alpha Rev that had a song spend 11 weeks in the VH1 Top-20 Video Countdown back in 2010. Alex talks about where his musical tastes lie now. Then it’s more draft talk, as Alex shares his thoughts on some of RBs he saw in Mobile, including Michael Carter, Rhamondre Stevenson and Larry Rountree III. Also, who does Alex have as his RB1 – Najee Harris or Travis Etienne? Alex and Pat also talk about a couple of the more interesting offseason story lines for fantasy and a couple of the players they’re targeting in 2021 drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t Scoff at Goff (guest: Jordan McNamara) Feb 03, 2021

Fitz on Fantasy is back after a monthlong hiatus, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Jordan McNamara (McNamaraDynasty), a member of the Football Guys staff and the author of “The Analytics of Dynasty,” a treasure trove for dynasty enthusiasts. Jordan and Pat start by discussing the big Rams-Lions trade and its implications for individual player values. Then Jordan offers a sneak peek the 2021 edition of his book – what’s new, and what can help people become consistently successful dynasty managers. Jordan and Pat discuss the art of trading in dynasty leagues and list a few of their biggest trading pet peeves. (But as Jordan notes, even insulting offers can provide valuable information.) There’s also some rookie talk, as Jordan names a few of his favorites from the Class of 2021, which looks like a bumper crop. Jordan also lists a few players who might be worth either buying or selling in dynasty leagues right now and weighs in on a few hard-to-value dynasty assets, including Tua Tagovailoa, Joe Mixon, Deebo Samuel and O.J. Howard. And of course, since it’s Super Bowl week, Jordan and Pat offer some thoughts on the game and make their predictions. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jordan McNamara (McNamaraDynasty) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s Up, Doc? (guest: Jene Bramel) Dec 22, 2020

It’s fantasy football championship week, and there are myriad injuries to be navigated in the most important week of the fantasy season. To find out who’ll be playing and who won’t be, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Dr. Jene Bramel of Football Guys (@JeneBramel), who’s been doing first-rate injury analysis for years. Jene talks about some of the challenges COVID-19 has posed for both the NFL and for health-care professions this year. Then he dives into all the pressing injury news, with details on the status of James Robinson, Kenyan Drake, Raheem Mostert, Antonio Gibson, Christian McCaffrey, Julio Jones, Ronald Jones, Ezekiel Elliot, DeVante Parker, George Kittle and more. He also talks about whether Joe Burrow will be ready for the start of the 2021 season, whether we should be worried about the cumulative effect of Odell Beckham Jr.’s injuries, and whether we can confidently take Saquon Barkley in the first round of 2021 drafts. Jene and Pat discuss whether injury-proneness really exists in the NFL and which teams are the least forthcoming with injury information. Jene explains how he got into fantasy football, and how a Ben Roethlisberger motorcycle accident turned him into a Football Guys injury analyst. He also talks about his own championship prospects for this week and makes a compelling sales pitch for IDP leagues. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jene Bramel (@JeneBramel) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Waz Happening (guest: Rob Waziak) Dec 15, 2020

As the 2020 fantasy season nears the finish line, rankings and DFS ace Rob Waziak of thefantasyfootballers.com (@WazNFL) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice to review some of their 2020 hits and misses and where they both went wrong on Lamar Jackson and Tyler Higbee. Waz and Pat also talk about some of the noteworthy developments from Week 14. Can Jalen Hurts and Miles Sanders continue to rejuvenate the Eagles’ offense? Is Cam Akers for real? Should we simply pretend that T.Y. Hilton was abducted by aliens for the first 10 weeks of the season? Waz and Pat also cast an eye toward 2021 drafts, discussing TE strategy and a few of the players they plan to be heavily invested in next year. An ace ranker who’s finished in the top 15 of the FantasyPros accuracy contest in each of the last three years, Waz weighs in on the ranking process and offers some thoughts on conservatism vs. aggression in doing rankings. Waz also talks about spending 10 years in the U.S. Air Force and reflects on working with the Fantasy Footballers, who just hit a podcasting milestone with their 1,000th episode. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jake Trowbridge (@JakeTrowbridge) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christmas on the Isthmus (guest: Jake Trowbridge) Dec 08, 2020

It’s not only the holiday season but also playoff season in fantasy football, and Jake Trowbridge of the Drinking & Talking Fantasy Football podcast (@JakeTrowbridge) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to take a closer look at the playoff viability of several QBs based on their upcoming matchups, including Jared Goff, Justin Herbert, Derek Carr, Philip Rivers and Jalen Hurts. Jake and Pat also rank the top rookie RBs and WRs from the Class of 2020 based on their potential appeal in 2021 drafts, taking closer looks at Clyde Edwards-Helaire, J.K. Dobbins, Chase Claypool, Denzel Mims and more. Jake explains how he wound up starting a podcast with his next-door neighbor, and he and Pat discuss why Madison, Wisconsin, might be the best mid-sized city in America. Then the conversation circles back to fantasy football, with some chatter about Corey Davis, Wayne Gallman, David Montgomery, T.Y. Hilton, Collin Johnson and Keke Coutee to close the show. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jake Trowbridge (@JakeTrowbridge) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saved by the Beller (guest: Michael Beller) Dec 01, 2020

As we roll into lucky Week 13, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Chicago native Michael Beller of The Athletic (@MBeller) and immediately teases him about the Bears’ nearly three decades of futility against the Packers. COVID-19 wreaked havoc on Week 12, and Beller and Pat talk about the best way to handle players from games that might be in jeopardy, which roster-building skill has been most important in this challenging season, and whether the NFL season will make it to the finish line uninterrupted. Taking an early look ahead to 2021 fantasy drafts, Beller and Pat sort out the top tiers of the RB and WR positions, try to figure out how many RBs should come off the board before the first WR is taken, and decide which WR that should be. Beller and Pat then take a detour into college sports, quickly zipping through a variety of college basketball topics, recalling the greatest bowl games they ever watched, and naming their favorite and least favorite college programs. They also discuss The Band and their epic concert film “The Last Waltz,” and then it’s a return to fantasy football, with conversations about Latavius Murray, Cam Akers, Antonio Brown and Deebo Samuel. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Michael Beller (@MBeller) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Helicopter Pilot (guest: Ian Hartitz) Nov 16, 2020

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in guest Ian Hartiz of PFF (@IHartitz), one of the hardest-working analysts in the fantasy biz and an essential Twitter follow. Pat talks to Ian about how he developed his Twitter presence and how he came upon the idea for Helicopter Guy, a two-dimensional muse with a knack for predicting breakout games. Ian does a deep dive on the Buccaneers, discussing Ronald Jones’ Week 10 explosion, whether Leonard Fournette is still in play for fantasy, and how to value Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown. Pat and Ian also talk about the sluggish return of Michael Thomas, the outlook for Jonathan Taylor and the recent slowdown for Mike Davis. Following a windswept Week 10, Ian weighs in on weather effects and how much they matter for fantasy. He also talks about his high school playing days in football-crazed Dublin, Ohio, the possibility of coaching someday, and whether he has any lingering physical effects from his gridiron days. Ian explains why Darek Carr blocked him on Twitter and nonetheless praises Carr for changing his playing style. Pat and Ian close the show by discussing Antonio Gibson, J.D. McKissic, Carson Wentz, and whether a number of recent fantasy risers will have staying power. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Ian Hartitz (@IHartitz) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ace of Gase (guest: Michael Salfino) Nov 10, 2020

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Michael Salfino (@MichaelSalfino) of The Athletic, FiveThirtyEight, The Independent and the Breakfast Table Podcast. With Dalvin Cook on a historic two-week rampage, Mike and Pat discuss the Mount Rushmore of NFL running backs and how they should be ordered. Mike offers on Adam Gase as a Jets fan, assesses Sam Darnold’s future and offers thoughts on what the Jets should do if they get the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft. Then Mike and Pat talk about Lamar Jackson’s suddenly uncertain future and which young QBs might have better long-term outlooks. Mike tells a story about playing basketball against Lawrence Taylor, offers thoughts on how the pollsters and betting markets did with the presidential election, and plays a game of free association with some classic rock bands. Mike and Pat also talk about David Montgomery, D.J. Chark, Tyler Higbee, and the top five quarterbacks of all time. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Michael Salfino (@MichaelSalfino) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tippecanoe and Taylor Too (guest: Pat Daugherty) Nov 02, 2020

It’s a special election issue of Fitz on Fantasy, and – trigger warning! -- host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) and guest Pat Daugherty of Rotoworld (@RotoPat) dare to mix fantasy football and politics. Is all hope lost for Jonathan Taylor after a disastrous Week 8? The two Pats conduct a postmortem and look for a primary cause of disappointment. They also discuss the J.K. Dobbins breakout game, the value of Damien Harris and the state of the Buffalo backfield. Following a windswept slate of games, Pat and Pat share their views on how weather effects should affect start/sit decisions, then stay on a philosophical track by discussing how much emphasis we should put on defensive matchups when making lineup calls. Pat D. talks about mixing Twitter and politics, how he handles the Twitter hecklers and how, as an avowed liberal, he deals with the Donald Trump supporters in his life. The two Pats also get into their least favorite aspects of the Trump presidency, the future of the Republican Party and what might go down on Election Night (including Jägerbombs). Pat and Pat wrap the show with conversation about Antonio Brown, Lamar Jackson, Corey Davis, the Lions’ RB usage and the QB change in Jacksonville. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Pat Daugherty (@RotoPat) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can RoJo Keep His Mojo? (guest: Chris Raybon) Oct 27, 2020

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Chris Raybon of the Action Network (@ChrisRaybon), who helps parse the RB situations In Kansas City, Tampa and San Francisco. How big a bite will Le’Veon Bell take out of Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s workload? Is Leonard Fournette going to kneecap Ronald Jones value? And what should we make of the 49ers’ backfield? Chris and Pat also size up the Pittsburgh passing game and discuss the Buccaneers’ signing of Antonio Brown. An authority on several different types of wagering, Chris reveals where he invests the biggest percentage of his bankroll. He also talks about what it was like to live in New York City during the early days of the pandemic and what it’s like now. And with Halloween coming up, Chris lists a few of his favorite horror movies. He also talks about his recent article on identifying franchise quarterbacks and how we should be viewing Baker Mayfield, Gardner Minshew and Sam Darnold. Chris and Pat discuss Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa, sift through the wreckage of the Patriots’ passing game and debate whether Ezekiel Elliott is a buy or a sell. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Chris Raybon (@Chris Raybon) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mule-tide Greetings (guest: DonkeyTeeth) Oct 20, 2020

Razzball analyst and podcast host DonkeyTeeth (@DonkeyTeeth) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to discuss Alexander Mattison’s Week 6 face-plant, the Chiefs’ newly ambiguous backfield, Lamar Jackson’s fantasy value, and Stefon Diggs’ and Derrick Henry’s magnificent seasons to date. DonkeyTeeth and Pat also talk about the 2020 Razzbowl, how DT got his nickname, the content and the vibe at Razzball, and the benefits of playing golf on a difficult course. There’s also some chatter about D’Andre Swift, Baker Mayfield, Travis Fulgham, Henry Ruggs III and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: DonkeyTeeth (@DonkeyTeeth87) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VH Won (guest: Scott Pianowski) Oct 12, 2020

Yahoo fantasy analyst and Breakfast Table Podcast co-host Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to discuss the Dak Prescott injury and the fallout from it, the disappearance of the learning curve for rookie WRs, the sluggish starts for rookie RBs Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jonathan Taylor, and the hierarchy of the Pittsburgh receivers after the Chase Claypool explosion. Scott and Pat also talk about the frustrating usage of D’Andre Swift and the remarkable rise of Robby Anderson, Mike Davis and the Carolina Panthers, plus other assorted fantasy football topics. Then Scott and Pat mourn the late guitar great Eddie Van Halen with a discussion of the artist, the band and how to rank the all-time guitar greats. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Scott Pianowki (@scott_pianowski) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dear Jonnu (guest: Kyle Yates) Oct 05, 2020

We’re a quarter of the way through the fantasy season, and NFL teams are putting up points at a dizzying pace. Kyle Yates of FantasyPros (@KyleYNFL) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to discuss the offensive fireworks, trade theories on why it’s happening, and debate whether we should change our approach to drafting quarterbacks. They also talk about Joe Burrow’s moxie and whether Kyle’s bold deal to acquire Burrow in the FantasyPros dynasty league was worth it, whether Joe Mixon is an RB1, and whether A.J. Green is toast. Kyle also offers thoughts on a player he was touting heavily all off-season, Jonnu Smith. Kyle reflects on an eventful first year at FantasyPros, which included a dramatic spike in his Twitter following, the expansion of the FantasyPros football podcast, and an unwelcome crisis following a colleague’s misconduct on social media. Kyle and Pat also discuss why the Cardinals’ offense has been so disappointing, how we should be viewing Odell Beckham Jr., whether DaVante Parker is a more valuable fantasy contributor than D.J. Moore, why Antonio Gibson might be a surprisingly stable asset, and whether Trey Lance could be taken ahead of either Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields in the 2021 NFL Draft. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Kyle Yates (@KyleYNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tee Time (guest: Hasan Rahim) Sep 29, 2020

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Hasam Rahim (@hrr5010), a lead writer at RotoViz and co-host of the Fantasy Football Report podcast. Hasan and Pat kick things off by examining the increasingly relevant Bengals WR corps. Is A.J. Green a buy-low target? Is Tyler Boyd undervalued? Is Tee Higgins ready for liftoff? Hasan and Pat discuss the Cowboys’ WRs and the near-term outlook for CeeDee Lamb, then put a pair of Jaguars rookies under the microscope: James Robinson and Laviska Shenault. Hasan talks about his introduction to football as a visiting student from Pakistan, how he came to be so immersed in fantasy football, and how he wound up at RotoViz. Hasan and Pat then tackle some other pressing questions: Should Joe Mixon owners be panicking? Was Justin Jefferson’s Week 3 breakout for real? How should we be viewing the Bills’ backfield? Could Carson Wentz be benched? Which player who’s currently off the fantasy radar has a chance to become a useful asset? Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Hasan Rahim (@hrr5010) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mayhem and a Milestone (guest: Colm Kelly) Sep 21, 2020

This week’s show mixes the celebratory with the somber. It’s the 100th episode of Fitz on Fantasy, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) marks the occasion by welcoming in his producer, Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) as a guest. Unfortunately, Week 2 was marred by an extraordinarily large outbreak of major injuries. Colm and Pat sift through the fallout, examining the fantasy repercussions of injuries to Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Courtland Sutton, Will Fuller and others. Colm and Pat also take a closer look at some of the running backs who were popular waiver wire claims after Week 1 but disappointed us in Week 2: Malcolm Brown, Benny Snell and Nyheim Hines. Is it Darrell Henderson’s time to shine for the Rams? Is James Conner a hold or a Snell? And what did Colm and Pat think of Jonathan Taylor’s first NFL start? With this being an anniversary episode, Pat talks about the genesis of the podcast and how Colm offered his producer services at just the right time. Colm also explains how a nice boy from Ireland wound up falling in love with a roguish American sport. Pat and Colm then discuss Justin Herbert’s NFL debut, Joshua Kelley’s fantasy value, Josh Allen’s outlook, Laviska Shenault’s undeniable appeal and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cooking with Russ (guest: Eric Moody) Sep 14, 2020

Week 1 is in the books, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) sifts through the results with this week’s guest, Eric Moody of The Athletic (@EricNMoody). Eric and Pat reflect on the surreal effect of NFL games in mostly empty stadiums, Dante Adams’ destruction of a suddenly feeble Minnesota pass defense, Jonathan Taylor’s injury-aided ascension to a lead role in Indianapolis, Cam Newton’s run-heavy debut with the Patriots, Robby Anderson’s meaty Week 1 role in Carolina, and more. Is this the year Seahawks head coach Peter Carroll and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer finally let Russ cook? Eric and Pat discuss Russell Wilson’s Week 1 feast and the possibility of more delicacies to come. Is Russell Gage worth a waiver claim? What about James Robinson? Eric talks about his family’s new German Shepard and his son’s first foray into fantasy football, then expresses his enthusiasm for Joshua Kelley and Zach Moss. Eric and Pat close the show with thoughts on Adrian Peterson, Kerryon Johnson, Rob Gronkowski, O.J. Howard, Tom Brady and Christian Kirk. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Eric Moody (@EricNMoody) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A great day for an AMA (guest: Matthew Freedman) Sep 07, 2020

The 2020 NFL season is finally here. Well ... maybe “finally” isn’t the right word, since it kind of snuck up on us due to the cancelation of the preseason, but never mind. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) celebrates by welcoming in Fantasy Labs editor-in-chief and Action Network host Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) to discuss his recent 22-tweet thread on 2020 draft strategy. Matt reveals which seven running backs made it into his RB1 circle of trust and which later-round QBs he’s been targeting. He also explains why he’s still bullish on JuJu Smith-Schuster, why he’s fading the Buccaneers’ WRs, and why he’s optimistic about T.Y Hilton. Matt and Pat also discuss Amari Cooper and James Conner, and debate the appeal of Gardner Minshew and Tyrod Taylor. Matt reveals why he started doing daily “Ask Me Anything” sessions on Twitter and talks about being a new resident of the state of Minnesota, which means learning about hotdish and “Minnesota nice” and preparing for his first Minnesota winter. Matt and Pat also offer their thoughts on Detroit’s signing of Adrian Peterson, the dead zone for TEs in this year’s drafts, and some of Matt’s favorite later-round values. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fournette’s Farewell (guest: Jason Wood) Aug 31, 2020

This is a big week for fantasy drafts, and the week began with news that the Jaguars were releasing Leonard Fournette. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) and Jason Wood of Football Guys (@fbgwood) tackle the Fournette situation at the top of the show. How does the Jacksonville RB situation shake out now, and where might Fournette land? Jason and Pat also take a closer look at the top-tier running backs, discussing how things should fall after Christian McCaffrey goes 1.01, whether Dalvin Cook should be a top-six pick, where to insert WR Michael Thomas among the first-round RBs, where Clyde Edwards-Helaire should go, and why Nick Chubb and Aaron Jones may be undervalued. A longtime Eagles fan and season ticketholder, Jason talks about how the Eagles’ offensive line injuries may affect the functionality of the Philly offense, how to view the Eagles’ TEs for fantasy, and how the Jalen Reagor injury affects the value of the Eagles’ WRs. Jason is also a comics connoisseur, and after the death of actor Chadwick Boseman over the weekend, Jason talks about Boseman’s portrayal of the iconic character and why his death hit home. Jason also makes an impassioned sales pitch for T.J. Hockenson and assess which of the Cowboys’ and Giants’ receivers are the best buys at their current cost. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jason Wood (@fbgwood) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rising through the ranks (guest: Sean Koerner) Aug 24, 2020

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is the reigning champ of the FantasyPros draft accuracy competition, Sean Koerner, the director of predictive analytics at The Action Network (@The_Oddsmaker). There’s a big group of veteran running backs who fall into the RB2 range this year, including Todd Gurley, Leonard Fournette and Chris Carson. Sean calls it “the frozen pond tier,” and he and Pat discuss which players from that tier seem safe and which could put you on thin ice. Sean and Pat also discuss a group of exciting young WR2s that includes A.J. Brown, D.K. Metcalf and Courtland Sutton. Is AJB due to regress, and if so, to where? Is Metcalf a blue-chip stock? Should Sutton be downgraded because of his situation? Sean and Pat both weigh in. Sean’s dad, Ken, began playing fantasy football in 1985 and used to watch Raiders practices during his lunch hour. Sean talks about how his dad cultivated his passion for sports and explains why his dad once tried to throw him out of their long-running fantasy league. There’s plenty of rankings talk during the second half of the show, with closer looks at Josh Allen, Cam Newton, Aaron Rodgers, Jonathan Taylor, Allen Robinson, T.Y. Hilton and more. Sean also shares his 2020 TE strategy and lists a few of his favorite later-round RB dart throws. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Sean Koerner (@The_Oddsmaker). Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Time (guest: Justin Boone) Aug 18, 2020

Fantasy draft season is nigh, and joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Justin Boone of theScore.com, the defending champion in the FantasyPros in-season rankings accuracy contest and consistently one of the best rankers in the business. Justin offers his thoughts on the value of rookie RB Antonio Gibson and sizes up a tricky RB2 tier that includes Todd Gurley, Leonard Fournette, David Johnson, Le’Veon Bell and James Conner. A lifelong Bills fan, Justin discusses the sneaky value of Devin Singletary, the limited upside of Stefon Diggs and the range of outcomes for Josh Allen. Justin’s rankings expertise isn’t limited to fantasy football, so Pat asks Justin to rank his favorite pandemic binge-watch shows, his favorite Sunday football foods, and his favorite American and Canadian cities. (Find out which SEC town won Justin’s heart forever thanks to the kindness of the locals.) Justin offers his reasoning for ranking Davante Adams ahead of Michael Thomas and Allen Robinson ahead of DeAndre Hopkins, and he and Pat also discuss the 49ers’ receivers, Cam Newton, Ryan Tannehill, Baker Mayfield, Zach Ertz and Tyler Higbee. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Justin Boone (@justinboone) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jumping the Chark (guest: Shawn Siegele) Aug 10, 2020

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by discussing last week’s cancelation of Bobby Sylvester and why he won’t unfollow Bobby on Twitter. Then, Shawn Siegele of RotoViz jumps in to talk about his Chiefs winning the Super Bowl and to assess the fantasy value of Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Mecole Hardman. As the architect of the much-debated Zero RB strategy, Shawn lists a few of his favorite Zero RB targets for 2020. Shawn and Pat shift gears for a few minutes to talk tennis, since Shawn was a Division 2 college tennis player. Shawn talks about why he’s high on DeAndre Hopkins for 2020, even though this wouldn’t seem to be a great year to be a team changer. Shawn also explains his enthusiasm for D.J. Chark and Tyler Boyd, why he and some notable RotoViz alumni are bullish on Jaguars rookie Laviska Shenault, and why Zach Ertz and T.J. Hockenson are two of his favorite TE targets. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set ; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Miller Time (guest: Mike Tagliere) Aug 04, 2020

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is Mike Tagliere of FantasyPros.com (@MikeTagliereNFL), who comes out spitting fire after recharging his batteries on a weeklong vacation. Tags weighs in on where Clyde Edwards-Helaire should be drafted after the Damien Williams opt-out, which of the Chiefs’ backup RBs is the favorite to be the No. 2 man, and what to make of the Buccaneers’ backfield after the signing of LeSean McCoy. There’s also some deep discussion about Tags’ hometown Bears. Is David Montgomery discount-priced? Who’s the best bet to start at QB in Week 1? Is an Anthony Miller breakout at hand? The conversation then turns to COVID-19, as Tags talks about living the quarantine life at home with a young son who has become an automotive prodigy. Tags and Pat speculate on the chances of the NFL getting its season in and bemoan the loss of in-person drafts and preseason games in August. Shifting to less discouraging topics, Tags and Pat also talk about T.Y. Hilton, A.J. Green, Henry Ruggs and TE strategy, and Tags lists a few of his favorite 2020 draft targets. There’s even a little Quintez Cephus conversation to wrap up the show. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Mike Tagliere (@MikeTagliereNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saved by Zero RB (guest: Blair Andrews) Jul 28, 2020

If it’s late summer, it’s a lock that fantasy football enthusiasts are debating the Zero RB strategy on Twitter. On this week’s show, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in RotoViz managing editor and co-owner Blair Andrews, who offers his take on the merits of Zero RB and why it still makes sense seven years after Shawn Siegele introduced it to the world. Blair also talks about why he was excited to get A.J. Brown for an FFPC team he co-drafted with Pat Kerrane, Peter Overzet and Hasan Rahim, and why they (ahem)zeroed in on D’Andre Swift as their first running back. Blair and Pat discuss the Scott Fish Bowl, and Blair serves up takes on several of his late-round RB dart throws, including rookies A.J. Dillon, Darrynton Evans and Eno Benjamin. Blair and Pat spend a few minutes discussing Blair’s guitar-playing and the musical influences of their parents. Then Blair provides an overview of his recent article exploring the relationship between WR age and opportunity, naming one young receiver who jumped out as a must-have in this year’s draft. Blair and Pat also get into why Laviska Shenault is so appealing, how to play the TE position this year, and whether Will Fuller is a value or a trap. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Blair Andrews (@AmItheRealBlair) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Survival of the Fittest (guest: Bob Harris) Jul 20, 2020

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Sirius XM Fantasy Channel host, Football Diehards senior editor and FSWA Hall-of-Famer Bob Harris (@footballdiehard), one of the true goodwill ambassadors of the fantasy industry. After talking about what goes into putting out annual fantasy football magazines and why mags are still popular even today, Bob offers an overview of his Scott Fish Bowl draft, and he and Pat discuss the outlook for Todd Gurley, the Rams’ intriguing RB situation, and the appealing discount on Odell Beckham Jr. this year Bob shares the story of how he undertook major lifestyle changes in his mid-40s and went from weighing more than 400 pounds to being a healthy-eating, workout-loving fitness fanatic. If you’ve added few pounds during the pandemic, Bob’s remarkable tale might inspire you to get back on the right track. Turning back to fantasy football, Bob talks about some of the players he’s planted flags on this year, including A.J. Green and John Brown. He and Pat also discuss how they’re ordering the upper-tier quarterbacks and what to make of Kenyan Drake and the Cardinals’ backfield. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Bob Harris (@footballdiehard) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JaMycal Hasty Pudding (guest: Matt Kelley) Jul 14, 2020

Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show with some shameless self-promotion and a story about R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills and the Scott Fish Bowl, then more or less turns the show over to Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion), the creator of PlayerProfiler.com and the host of the RotoUnderworld Podcast and the Sonic Truth Dynasty Podcast. Matt lays out his Scott Fish Bowl strategy and explains why he believes zero-RB is a suboptimal approach in the SFB and some other formats, then spins off into myriad other topics, including Leonard Fournette, Melvin Gordon, Chase Edmonds, Mike Gesicki, the Rams’ TEs, the 49ers’ RBs, and players who could potentially be affected by COVID-19. Matt also discusses the origins of PlayerProfiler.com and explains how a poorly designed children’s toy triggered his transformation from Zuckerbergian techno-drone into The Podfather. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Restore the Roar (guest: Dan Clasgens) Jul 07, 2020

The Scott Fish Bowl drafts are underway, and joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)to discuss the early SFB action is Dan Clasgens (@DanClasgens), host of the Fantistics Insider show on the Sirius XM Fantasy Channel and host of the Get Sports Info podcast. Dan and Pat go over their first few picks and discuss strategies to navigate the unique SFB scoring system. A resident of the Cincinnati metro area, Dan does a deep dive on the Bengals. Can Joe Burrow make a significant fantasy impact as a rookie? Does Joe Mixon have elite-RB upside? Who’s more valuable – A.J. Green or Tyler Boyd? Could John Ross or Tee Higgins be relevant this year? Dan offers his viewpoints. Dan also talks about his history at the Fantasy Channel, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, and then Dan and Pat assess Cam Newton’s fantasy value for 2020 now that he’s landed with the Patriots. They also check in on the AFC West, discussing whether the Chargers’ QB situation could weigh down Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, and whether Drew Lock will be able to leverage all of that young pass-catching talent in Denver. Dan also offers a few thoughts on the value of DeVante Parker, whose high school career he followed closely. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dan Clasgens (@DanClasgens) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Man of Steel City (guest: JJ Zachariason) Jun 30, 2020

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB), editor-in-chief of FanDuel and numberFire, host of The Late Round Podcast and co-host of the Living the Stream podcast. JJ talks about the publication of his e-book “The Late Round Quarterback” eight years ago and why some of the analysis from the book now makes him cringe. JJ also discusses his recent podcast series on potential breakout players and explains why he likes Marquise Brown, Mecole Hardman, Anthony Miller, Tevin Coleman and Matt Breida. A native Pittsburgher, JJ professes his love for the Steel City and explains what makes Pittsburgh such a unique American city. He also offers his verdict of Primanti Brothers and the practice of putting fries and slaw right on top of the sandwiches. JJ also weighs in on the Steelers’ intriguing WR situation and on James Conner’s expected usage. How will Cam Newton fare in New England and does his arrival bode well for N’Keal Harry? What’s the outlook for Teddy Bridgewater in the new-look Carolina offense? And is Buccaneers rookie Keyshawn Vaughn a value play at RB? Tune in and find out. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marathon Man (guest: Sal Leto) Jun 23, 2020

The Scott Fish Bowl drafts get started on July 6, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Sal Leto, co-host of the Fantasy Football Funhouse podcast and host of the SFB Podathon, a 24-hour fundraising livestream event that takes place leading up to, and during the first few hours of, the SFB drafts. Sal explains how the Podathon got started, reveals some of this year’s guests, and talks about how he prepares for being on air for a full day. Sal and Pat also discuss their recent SFB histories, this year’s SFB scoring system, and draft strategy in a superflex and TE-premium format. A lifelong New Yorker, Sal explains how he came to be a Raiders fan and discusses his reaction to their first-round selection of Henry Ruggs, how Bryan Edwards and Lynn Bowden could fit into the offense, and why Josh Jacobs looks like a value buy. Sal also talks about young New York QBs Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones, whether Le’Veon Bell is toast, which Giants and Jets pass catchers he likes, and why he’s nervous about Miles Sanders this year. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Sal Leto (@SalLetoFF) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terry’s Eyrie (guest: Derek Brown) Jun 16, 2020

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Fantasy Black Book contributor and former Quant Edge writer Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB), who dropped by to talk about the pandemic life, the sneaky upside of the Vikings’ passing game (with or without a Dalvin Cook holdout), and what might happen if Joe Mixon and the Bengals have a contract impasse. Derek and Pat also discuss why the fourth round of fantasy drafts is looking like fertile ground for wide receivers, then have a brief conversation about the Scott Fish Bowl. As big-time Terry McLaurin enthusiasts, Derek and Pat offer thoughts on why they hold the second-year receiver in such high regard. Derek explains why Christian McCaffrey isn’t his top-ranked player this year, why he’s willing to take Kenyan Drake as early as 1.08 and why he’s fading Todd Gurley this year. Derek and Pat also discuss Cooper Kupp, Darynton Evans, Josh Kelley, Damien Williams, Drew Lock, Preston Williams and Mike Gesicki, and Derek closes the show by talking about his favorite TE sleeper. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Devy Artillery (guest: Ray Garvin) Jun 09, 2020

The 10th annual Scott Fish Bowl starts in about a month, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by telling listeners how they can enter a contest to win a spot in the SFB. Then Ray Garvin (@RayGQue) of the Destination Devy Podcast and Dynasty League Football joins Pat to spread the good word about devy leagues and talk about what’s shaping up to be another phenomenal NFL Draft class for fantasy football in 2021. Could fast-rising Trey Lance rival Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields as a QB prospect? Who of Travis Etienne, Chuba Hubbard and Najee Harris is the favorite to be next year’s top-ranked RB? Is Ja’Marr Chase the undisputed No. 1 receiver in the class, or are there one or two better prospects from the Big Ten? And in what’s shaping up to be a watershed TE class, who’s the best of the bunch? Ray talks about his college football career at Chadron State, the culture shock of moving from Las Vegas to the Nebraska panhandle, what it was like to play with Danny Woodhead, and why he stopped wearing a smoke visor on his helmet. Ray also discusses a potentially fatal affliction for dynasty leaguers called RMD, and he and Pat toss around some thoughts on rookies CeeDee Lamb, Jerry Jeudy, Jalen Reagor, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jonathan Taylor. Ray and Pat also drill down on some veterans, including Derrick Henry, Corey Davis, Preston Williams, Alexander Mattison, Benny Snell, Steven Sims Jr. and Dare Ogunbowale. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Ray Garvin (@RayGQue) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the hell are you drafting James White? (guest: Scott Barrett) May 27, 2020

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB), who explains how he wound up as co-owner, director of analysis and lead DFS writer at the high-powered startup FantasyPoints.com. Scott then discusses his buzz-worthy “Upside Wins Championships” series – how his philosophies on the link between investing and fantasy football have changed over time, how he was inspired by Shawn Siegele’s famed Zero-RB article, and how the articles have already gotten him some backlash. Scott and Pat talk about whether median projections have any significant utility for fantasy football, then take a closer look at some of the high-upside players mentioned in Scott’s series, including Russell Wilson, Daniel Jones, Kenyan Drake, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Odell Beckham Jr., Calvin Ridley, Diontae Johnson, Rob Gronkowski and Gerald Everett. Scott sings the praises of his adopted hometown, Houston, and offers a Giants fan’s thoughts on whether Evan Engram is a good investment and which NYG wide receiver to target. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Return of the Babyface Baller (guest: John Paulsen) May 19, 2020

Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes back 4for4.com rankings ace and Wisconsin basketball legend John Paulsen (4for4_John) to the show this week, and although they mostly talk fantasy football, other topics include the White Stripes’ airport-restaurant etiquette and whether the unexpected springiness of the Bradley Center floor cost John a Division I scholarship. As for the stuff you actually care about … John and Pat do a deep dive on redraft rankings, discussing whether CeeDee Lamb and Jerry Jeudy can return value in their rookie seasons, whether Tyler Lockett should be ranked higher than D.K. Metcalf, and whether David Johnson and Le’Veon Bell will get the sort of touch volume to make them bargains at their current ADPs. Fellow native cheeseheads John and Pat critique the Green Bay draft and assess the 2020 fantasy outlook for various Packers. John shares the results of his research into past instances where teams traded up to draft RBs and what it suggests for Jonathan Taylor’s rookie-year value. John and Pat dig into the Rams’ passing game and express their mutual love of Robert Woods, then discuss how they’re approaching the QB and TE positions in fantasy drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Paulsen (@4for4_John) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clean Landry (guest: Dave Caban) May 13, 2020

Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by RotoViz senior fantasy analyst and RotoViz Radio host Dave Caban (@DaveCabanFF), who tells Pat why Ke’Shawn Vaughn’s landing spot may be somewhat overrated and Van Jefferson’s landing spot may be underrated. Dave reveals two of his favorite targets in dynasty rookie drafts, then offers a few thoughts on the two tight ends his Patriots took in this year’s draft. Dave weighs in on some other young Patriots as well: Jarrett Stidham, N’Keal Harry and Damien Harris. Dave and Pat discuss how much confidence they have in the venerable Tom Brady and in the unretired Rob Gronkowski, and why another new member of the Buccaneers, Tyler Johnson, looks like a good long-term investment. Dave explains how he wound up at RotoViz and offers a behind-the-scenes look at a unique company culture. He and Pat also discuss the inherent problems with fantasy rankings, though Dave is kind enough to name-drop two of his favorite values based on early ADP information. And finally, Dave and Pat talk about whether Austin Ekeler, with an early ADP of RB12, is overrated, underrated or properly rated. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dave (@DaveCabanFF) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A cup of Joe (guest: Joe Dolan) Apr 27, 2020

It wasn’t a typical NFL Draft, but for football fans who’ve spent weeks trapped in a sports vacuum, it was manna from the heavens (well, except for fans of the Green Bay Packers). Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to sift through the draft fallout is Joe Dolan, (FG_Dolan), a host on the Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Channel and a key member of FantasyPoints.com, a new fantasy football website that also features John Hansen, Graham Barfield and Scott Barrett, among others. After talking about the FantasyPoints.com launch and everything the site will offer, Joe shares his thoughts on whose drafts he liked and assesses some of the picks his Eagles made, including the controversial second-round selection of Jalen Hurts. Joe also helps conduct a thorough autopsy on a truly gruesome draft for the Packers. Joe and Pat run through some of the RB landing spots, examining just how attractive backs such as Jonathan Taylor, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, D’Andre Swift, Cam Akers and Ke’Shawn Vaughn will be in 2020 fantasy drafts, and whether there’s any hope for the fantasy value of Marlon Mack, Damien Williams, Kerryon Johnson, Darrell Henderson or Ronald Jones now that their teams have drafted young studs. Joe and Pat also talk about a couple of the late-round rookie RBs who could potentially pop and examine the landing spots for rookie WRs CeeDee Lamb, Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, Brandon Aiyuk, Michael Pittman and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hammer of Thor (guest: Thor Nystrom) Apr 18, 2020

It’s NFL Draft week! Yes, we’re in the midst of a global pandemic, but don’t let anyone try to steal your joy by making you feel guilty about getting absorbed in the NFL Draft. We have to take our joy where we can find it these days. Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for a deep dive on rookie prospects is Rotoworld college football analyst Thor Nystrom (thorku). Thor makes an impassioned case for Tua Tagovailoa over Justin Herbert, examines the good and the bad in Jordan Love’s draft profile, and talks about how Jalen Hurts might fit into an NFL offense. Offering some interesting context on the top running backs in this class, Thor details why he puts Jonathan Taylor at No. 1 and J.K. Dobbins at No. 5. Thor and Pat talk about the possibility that Eno Benjamin could be this year’s Devin Singletary, and discuss the intriguing appeal of Antonio Gibson. At wide receiver, does Thor prefer CeeDee Lamb or Jerry Jeudy, and does he think Henry Ruggs is a worthy first-round pick? Why is he so high on Laviska Shenault and so down on Donovan Peoples-Jones? Why does Thor list Denzel Mims and Jalen Reagor among his favorite draft crushes? Who is Thor’s favorite tight end in this year’s class (it’s not who you’d expect), and why does he compare Albert Okwuegbunam to Teddy KGB of “Rounders”? Listen in and find out. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Thor Nystrom (@thorku) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hard Luck for Hardman (guest: John Daigle) Apr 07, 2020

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Rotoworld’s John Daigle (notJDaigle), who’s riding out the pandemic in Stamford, Connecticut. John and Pat share notes on the quarantine life, including a few potential silver linings, and John offers his best guess on what the 2020 NFL season might look like. Rotoworld has been all over free agency, and John talks about some of the low-key beneficiaries of the free-agent period thus far. He also talks about why free agency hasn’t been especially kind to Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman. John tells Pat how he got into the fantasy industry and how he ended up at Rotoworld, also dropping a key bit of advice for anyone looking to break into the fantasy biz. After writing a series of articles on best-ball tiers at each position, John explains why he’s high on Miles Sanders Devin Singletary, Calvin Ridley and A.J. Brown, and why he’s down on James Conner, Kerryon Johnson, A.J. Green and Aaron Rodgers. And as John mentions during the show, please be sure to join him this Friday for a star-studded Twitch event featuring a number of fantasy football luminaries and some other special guests. It’s a charity event, with proceeds to benefit those hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak. Check out John’s Twitter feed for more information. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Daigle (@notJDaigle) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get Rich Quick (guest: Rich Hribar) Mar 25, 2020

Hi, everyone. Here’s hoping all of you are safe and healthy, and that this unsettling period in our lives will be over soon. If you find fantasy football conversation to be a welcome diversion in these anxious times, you’ve come to the right place, since guest Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis (@LordReebs) really brings the heat in this week’s episode. Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF), Rich discusses his research into the success rates of rookie RBs and WRs who left college after just three years compared to those who stayed for four years. The early draft entrants generally fared better, but is there still hope for four-year guys in this draft such as Denzel Mims, Brandon Aiyuk. Chase Claypool and Tyler Johnson? Rich also explains why he’s high on J.K. Dobbins and reveals which rookie WR he’s targeting this year. Rich and Pat also dive into some of the bigger free-agent signings discussing what new locations will mean for Robby Anderson, Tom Brady, Stefon Diggs, Todd Gurley, Melvin Gordon, Austin Hooper and Hayden Hurst, and what the ripple effects of those signings might be. Rich and Pat also talk about which tight ends they’ll be trying to land in drafts this year after passing on the marquee names. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor, Swift (guest: Alex Dunlap) Mar 03, 2020

Fantasy owners have rookies on their minds following the NFL Scouting Combine, and Alex Dunlap of RosterWatch (@AlexDunlapNFL) returns from Indianapolis for a deep dive on the rookie class with host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF). Is Jonathan Taylor the top RB in this year’s class, and are his massive workload and his fumbling issues valid concerns? Where should Cam Akers rank among the rookie RBs after his superb Combine showing? Should we disregard positional ambiguity with the explosive Antonio Gibson? Which deep-sleeper RB prospect is Alex planting his flag on? Which player at the Combine most impressed Alex with his personality? Alex and Pat also dove headfirst into this year’s outrageously deep and talented WR class. Alex floated an interesting comp for CeeDee Lamb and explained why he’s not especially concerned with Jerry Jeudy’s uninspiring Combine performance. Alex and Pat put Denzel Mims under the microscope and discuss where he belongs in the rookie WR hierarchy. Alex offers thoughts on the Texas WRs who played in his backyard, Devin Duvernay and Collin Johnson. And there’s much, much more on this year’s rookie class, so be sure to tune in for this episode, all you draftniks and dynasty leaguers. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh, Henry (guest: Ben Gretch) Feb 18, 2020

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Ben Gretch of CBS (@YardsPerGretch), who weighed in on the long-term viability of the XFL and explained the process of putting together his exhaustive and illuminating Stealing Signals column, which Pat considers to be the single most essential weekly column for fantasy football owners. Ben and Pat discussed a number of running backs, including Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, Leonard Fournette, Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler. Ben offered his thoughts on where Lamar Jackson should be take in 12-team, single-QB drafts, and he and Pat also talked about Josh Allen’s value, how Allen may limit Devin Singletary’s upside, why Michael Gallup is a young player to be excited about, and why DeAndre Hopkins might not be as valuable a fantasy asset as he used to be. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ranking Full Stop (guests: Justin Boone and Melissa Jacobs) Jan 14, 2020

Offseason? What offseason? Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) and guest Justin Boone (@justinboone), the reigning FantasyPros rankings accuracy champion, discuss their early rankings for 2020. How soon is too soon to draft Lamar Jackson? Where should Carson Wentz and Aaron Rodgers rank among the QBs? Why are Justin and Pat so low on Derrick Henry when he’s in the midst of a historic playoff rampage? Where would Kareem Hunt be ranked if he became the lead RB somewhere? Who should be the WR2 behind Michael Thomas? Is DeVante Parker a top-20 WR? Should Adam Thielen outrank Stefon Diggs? Is Tyler Higbee for real? Justin and Pat tackle all of these questions and more. Bonus! Pat’s friend and colleague Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl), proprietor of TheFootballGirl.com and a devout 49ers fan, joins the show to discuss the upcoming NFC Championship game with Pat, a lifelong Packer backer. The 49ers stomped the Packers 37-8 in an earlier meeting. Is another butt-kicking at hand? Melissa and Pat talk about the game, the 49ers’ defensive line, George Kittle’s locker and other assorted aspects of Championship Weekend. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Justin Boone (@justinboone) Guest: Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In It for the Long Haul (guest: Jordan McNamara) Jan 07, 2020

With season-long leagues on hiatus, January is a good time for dynasty talk, and this week host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty), author of the book “The Analytics of Dynasty.” Jordan outlines some of his core principles of dynasty league strategy, discusses the value of WRs vs the value of RBs, lists some of the biggest mistakes that novice owners make, and explains how he approaches dynasty startup drafts. After Jordan talks about how he’s handling a New Year’s resolution that has him abandoning meat, poultry and dairy, he and Pat discuss the class of rookie 2020 and the value of early-round picks in this year’s rookie drafts. Jordan mentions the one special rule in some dynasty leagues that he hates more than any other, and then Jordan and Pat discuss the value of Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, David Montgomery, A.J. Brown, D.K. Metcalf, Terry McLaurin and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Craic (guest: Colm Kelly) Dec 30, 2019

New Year’s is a time to take a look back at the year gone by and also look ahead, and on this week’s episode, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) and guest Colm Kelly of RotoViz.com (@OvertimeIreland) do a little of both. Pat and Colm talk about how their teams fared this year, and Colm lists some of his biggest hits and misses as an analyst. He also discusses co-hosting the RotoViz Overtime podcast with the great Shaun Sigele and enjoying the holidays with his wife and 1-year-old daughter in his little Irish town. Then, Colm and Pat take a closer look at some of the most difficult players to assess for 2020. Can DeVante Parker maintain momentum? Are Odell Beckham Jr. and A.J. Green going to be draft values? Is Adam Thielen a player to avoid? Is Ryan Tannehill for real? Will 2020 be a coming-out party for Derrius Guice? How much faith should we have in Tyler Higbee? Tune it for discussion about all of these players and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Quid Provel Quo (guest: Patrick Daugherty) Dec 11, 2019

It’s semifinal week in the fantasy playoffs, and with so much at stake, Patrick Daugherty of RotoWorld (@RotoPat) toughed out a case of the stomach flu and left his deathbed long enough to join Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for a discussion about Drew Lock, Marquise Brown, Tyler Lockett and Raheem Mostert. RotoPat also sheds some light on what it’s like to write news blurbs for RotoWorld, and how he felt about the departures of Evan Silva, Rich Hribar and Ray Summerlin. Fitzmaurice has been polling guests on their favorite league formats, and RotoPat dishes on a couple of his favorite leagues, including one with an old-school scoring format. He also lists some of his hits and misses with preseason player touts, questionably putting his endorsement of Mark Ingram into the “miss” category. A proud St. Louis resident, RotoPat goes to bat for Provel cheese, Imo’s pizza and, of course, the St. Louis Cardinals, and explains what it’s like what it’s like to live in the best baseball town in America. The two Pats wrap up the show by discussing Joe Mixon, Breshad Perriman and O.J. Howard. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pie in the Sky (guest: Matthew Freedman) Dec 02, 2019

The fantasy playoffs are upon us, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Fantasy Labs editor-in-chief Matthew Freedman fresh off his spectacular week of DFS recommendations that even included a Peyton Barber tip. Matt and Pat talk about missing on JuJu Smith-Schuster this season but being eager to capitalize on JuJu discounts in 2020. They also examine Miles Sanders’ outlook for the rest of 2019 and beyond, and discuss whether DeVante Parker’s newfound success is sustainable. Matt talks about what it’s like to work with noted sharps Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner and how their approaches differ, and Matt and Pat spend some time talking about rankings philosophy. Matt expresses enthusiasm for the future of Derrius Guice, the incoming 2020 draft class and the dynasty format. And then Pat holds Matt’s feet to the fire on his controversial list of the top 10 pies. The show wraps up with some discussion about Raheem Mostert, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes and D.J. Moore. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Say Cheese (guest: Alex Gelhar) Nov 26, 2019

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for a special Thanksgiving edition of Fitz on Fantasy is 4for4.com contributor and fellow Wisconsinite Alex Gelhar, formerly of NFL.com. Alex explains why he left a full-time fantasy job with the league in order to attend law school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and why he dipped a toe back into the fantasy waters by doing the weekly waiver wire column at 4for4. Alex and Pat then discuss some of the more attractive Week 13 waiver options, including Ryan Tannehill, Rashaad Penny, Randall Cobb, Ryan Griffin. Alex talks about what it was like to be roommates with Matt Harmon in L.A., then weighs in on some of his favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Alex and Pat also discuss superflex leagues, how they approached the TE position this year, the big leaps for D.J. Moore and Deebo Samuel, the value of Jonathan Williams, and whether Carson Wentz can be started against a series of soft pass defenses in the coming weeks. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Gelhar (@AlexGelhar) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RazzBowly Beret (guest: Mike Alexander) Nov 19, 2019

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is Mike Alexander of Razzball and The Fantasy Alarm (@Roto_Wan). Mike and Pat dive in with a conversation about the Razz Bowl, the giant 180-team pro-am best-ball league that Razzball sponsors, and how they’ve fared in a division that also includes actor James Roday. Then it’s fight night, as Mike and Pat briefly discuss the Myles Garrett/Mason Rudolph brawl and Mike’s fantasy coverage of MMA. Mike and Pat then dig into a slew of fantasy football topics, talking about Brian Hill, Kenyan Drake, O.J. Howard, Saquon Barkley, Derrius Guice, A.J. Green, Bo Scarborough, Jonathan Williams, DeVante Parker and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Mike Alexander (@Roto_Wan) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let Russ Cook (guest: Danny Kelly) Nov 12, 2019

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Danny Kelly of The Ringer (@DannyBKelly), who talks about his Seahawks fandom and the occasional frustration of seeing Russell Wilson manacled by Pete Carroll and Brian Schottenheimer. Danny and Pat compare notes on how they navigated the six-team bye-pocalypse in Week 10 and discuss the suddenly ample supply of streamable TEs. After writing a Ringer piece last week on the QB class of 2020, Danny offers some thoughts on Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa and whether the former leap-frogged the latter after LSU’s win over Alabama. Danny and Pat also discuss the futures of Cam Newton and Philip Rivers. Are Guinness and Jameson actually good, or do Irish-Americans just drink them for pub cred? Danny and Pat weigh in. They also discuss the state of the Chiefs’ backfield, the “RoJo rollout” in Tampa, the state of the Rams’ offense, and Cooper Kupp’s Irish exit in Week 10. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Danny Kelly (@DannyBKelly) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lightening the Moody (guest: Eric Moody) Nov 05, 2019

For this week’s show, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Eric Moody of The Athletic and FantasyData.com (@EricNMoody), who weighs in on Seattle’s signing of Josh Gordon, the return of Kareem Hunt, the value of Devin Singletary and the fantasy outlook for Odell Beckham Jr. Moody discusses his days as an offensive lineman for Nicholls State and the differences between the football cultures in Mobile, Alabama, where he grew up, and Dallas, where he lives now. (Fitz also presses him to make a pick in the upcoming LSU-Alabama and to choose between Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa.) Fitz and Moody spend some time discussing the Saints. Has Latavius Murray carved out a bigger role for himself? Does New Orleans have the best offensive line in the NFL? Will the Saints be run-heavy down the stretch? Moody talks about his affinity for rock music and how his mom influenced his musical tastes. Fitz and Moody then turn back to fantasy, taking a closer look at Tevin Coleman, Kalen Ballage, Mike Gesicki, O.J. Howard and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Eric Moody (@EricNMoody) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First-and-Ghoul (guest: John Evans) Oct 29, 2019

It’s a special Halloween episode of Fitz on Fantasy, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by John Evans (@JohnF_Evans), a contributor to the fantasy football coverage at Yahoo and co-host of a podcast about horror films, The Darkest Hour. John and Pat talk about the 49ers’ early-season success and whether this is Tevin Coleman’s backfield now, whether Emanuel Sanders can be trusted in fantasy lineups, and whether Jimmy Garoppolo is anything more than a streaming option in single-QB leagues. Then the conversation turns to John’s favorite team, the Raiders, and the emergence of Josh Jacobs and Darren Waller. John, who does Yahoo’s offensive line rankings every summer, pinpoints some of the NFL’s overachieving and underachieving offensive lines so far. Then the conversation turns to horror movies, as Pat and John discuss the films that first scared the hell out of them and recent films that might eventually be considered classics, then list their five favorite horror movies. There’s more fantasy football talk to close the show, as John and Pat compare notes on their disappointing Scott Fish Bowl teams and discuss Kenyan Drake, Ty Johnson, Matthew Stafford, Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Evans (@JohnF_Evans) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monday Bloody Monday (guest: Michael Salfino) Oct 23, 2019

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is repeat guest Michael Salfino (@MichaelSalfino) of The Athletic, a New Jersey-dwelling Jets fan who shares his thoughts on Sam Darnold after the young QB’s disastrous performance in a shutout loss to the Patriots on Monday night. Mike also weighs in on Baker Mayfield’s struggles and the sustainability of Lamar Jackson’s “business model.” Pat and Mike then discuss the value of Chase Edmonds, the Patriots’ trade for Mohamed Sanu, and the Chargers’ RB situation. A music writer as well as a sportswriter, Mike details how an overpriced Roxy Music ticket led to U2 fandom and some memorable concert experiences, including a wet evening in Denver and a first date with his future wife. Pat and Mike then try to figure out what’s wrong with the Eagles, whether Stefon Diggs is a sell or a hold, and whether Demaryius Thomas is worth rostering. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Michael Salfino (@MichaelSalfino) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fanarchy in the U.K. (guest: Adam Murfet) Oct 14, 2019

Fitz on Fantasy gets a dash of international flavor this week (see what we did there, adding the “u” to “flavor”?), as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Adam Murfet of the London-based 5 Yard Rush podcast. Murf talks about being at Sunday’s Panthers-Buccaneers game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the growth of the NFL and fantasy football in England, how he became an American football fan and a Buccaneers fan, and how he got involved with co-costing a fantasy pod. Murf and Pat discuss some of the action from Week 6, digging in on the Jets, the Rams, Devonta Freeman, Carlos Hyde, Stefon Diggs and much more. The proud papa of a 10-week-old son, Murf muses on the joys of new fatherhood and talks about his own dad, who was a manager and “fixer” on the English rock scene at the height of the rock era, working with Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, Adam and the Ants, and others. And finally, Murf reflects on his fantasy season so far – what’s gone right and what’s gone wrong. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Adam Murfet (@5YardRush) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auto-Mattek for the People (guest: Davis Mattek) Oct 08, 2019

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Davis Mattek of RotoExperts (@Davis Mattek). Davis talks about his tough Week 5, which culminated in major regret over Chiefs WR Byron Pringle. Davis and Pat discuss the state of the Chiefs’ offense and the state of the Cardinals’ offense, then dive into some off-topic stuff, including his recent move from Kansas City to St. Louis, whether he could ever imagine leaving the fantasy/DFS/betting media, and what he eats on NFL Sundays. Davis and Pat also talk about the magical Gardner Minshew-D.J. Chark connection, how we should be viewing Todd Gurley and Josh Jacobs, the Mike Evans-Chris Godwin dynamic, the ascension of Cooper Kupp, the future of Cam Newton, and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Davis Mattek (@DavisMattek) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mailman Delivers (guest: Mike Randle) Oct 01, 2019

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Mike Randle (@RandleRant), host of the RotoViz Mailbag podcast and a contributor at Fantasy Labs and The Action Network. Mike and Pat compare notes on a Week 4 that was, well, just sort of gross. They talk about the dilemma that Chris Godwin posed for fantasy owners, showing up on the injury report midweek only to explode for a huge game against the Rams. Mike and Pat also discuss the Falcons’ and Rams’ unexpected offensive woes and the viability of the Panthers’ pass catchers. (Mike also explains why he’s been eager to throw down with the Brandin Cooks truthers.) Mike talks about replacing Jeremy Hardt as host of the Rotoviz Mailbag and offers his own answer to a question he poses to each of his guests: What’s the greatest American band of all time? Pat and Mike discuss their Scott Fish Bowl teams, with thoughts on Lamar Jackson, Chris Carson and Dawson Knox, among others. There’s a pause for some college basketball discussion, with Mike talking about the game that got him hooked for life. Then Mike and Pat close with some Week 5 conversation, digging in on Melvin Gordon’s return, the viability of the Packers’ WRs if Davante Adams is out, whether Ronald Jones belongs in the circle of trust, and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Mike Randle (@RandleRant) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Murray’s State (guest: Jason Wood) Sep 24, 2019

The show returns from a two-week hiatus, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Jason Wood of FootballGuys.com (@fbgwood). An Eagles season ticketholder, Jason offers his take on the Eagles’ 1-2 start and what he expects from Miles Sanders and Carson Wentz in the weeks to come. Jason also pays some respect to the division-rival Cowboys, and assesses the outlook for Dak Prescott in the Kellen Moore-designed Dallas offense. Jason and Pat discuss why fantasy analysts weren’t high enough on Patrick Mahomes, what sort of value Demarcus Robinson and Mecole Hardman have going forward, and what to make of Kyler Murray after three games. Jason talks about his OG origins with FootballGuys, how his career as a portfolio manager influences his approach to fantasy football, and some of the things he’s seemingly gotten right and wrong so far in 2019. Jason and Pat then muse about the increasingly grim outlook for Baker Mayfield and the Browns’ offense, the plight of Sony Michel, and various members of the rookie class. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jason Wood (@fbgwood) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Full Arsenal (guest: Etan Mozia) Sep 03, 2019

With the kickoff of the 2019 NFL season nearly upon us, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Etan Mozia (@EtanMozia), co-host of the Dyno Diagnostic podcast and a contributor to numberFire. Etan and Pat discuss fallout from some notable recent transactions, including LeSean McCoy going from the Bills to the Chiefs, and the Texans adding Carlos Hyde and Kenny Stills. A close follower of the English Premier League, Etan discusses the trials of being an Arsenal supporter, and Pat offers an NFL team as a comparison (not a flattering one). Etan also roots for the Broncos, and he and Pat debate the outlook for a Lindsay-Freeman backfield and for rookie TE Noah Fant. Etan discusses some of the guys he’s planted flags on this draft season and guys he’s pointedly avoided. Then, Etan and Pat wrap up with a little either/or game, with Etan choosing either of two players for a Week 1 start. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Etan Mozia (@EtanMozia) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Pitch for Mitch (guest: Mike Tagliere) Aug 25, 2019

A lot of you have drafts this week, so host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) and guest Mike Tagliere of FantasyPros.com (@MikeTagliereNFL) go position by position in this episode and discuss a lot of key players – guys they like, guys they don’t like, guys they agree on, guys they disagree on. In an ironic twist, Bears fan Tags puts a positive spin on Aaron Rodgers while Packers fan Fitz expresses concerns. Then Tags makes an impassioned sales pitch for Mitch Trubisky and also makes a strong case for the upside of Jameis Winston. Tags explains why Alvin Kamara is his RB1, why he’s higher on Todd Gurley than most, and why Chris Carson is a buy Tags talks about his new dog, which has a familiar name, and the chaos that comes with raising a puppy and a 2-year-old son simultaneously. Then it’s WR talk, with Tags and Fitz assessing the Josh Gordon situation, debating where Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielan should be ranked, and discussing the receiver they both think you need to draft in the late rounds. Finally Tags and Fitz talk about the appealing ceilings of TEs David Njoku and Dallas Goedert. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Mike Tagliere (@MikeTagliereNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Sponsored by: BestFantasyFootballLeague.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wiz from the Viz (guest: Shawn Siegele) Aug 20, 2019

With draft season upon us, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian), who in his Fitz on Fantasy appearance last August recommended Patrick Mahomes and Tyler Boyd as strong buys. Shaun is the architect of the revolutionary and controversial Zero-RB strategy, and he talks about how viable Zero-RB is as a strategy in 2019, then discusses some of the running backs who look like potential land mines this season. (Trigger warning: You probably like some of the RBs on this list.) Shawn explains why he’s been on a two-year Twitter hiatus, then talks about what it’s like to be a Chiefs fan at the dawn of the Patrick Mahomes era. Pat and Shawn also hit on some Chiefs-relate fantasy topics, including where Mahomes and Travis Kelce should be drafted, whether Damien Williams is a value, and what we should expect from Sammy Watkins. Shaun also offers some interesting takes on the fantasy outlooks for a number of other players, including Will Fuller, Kalen Ballage, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Andy Isabella and Gerald Everett. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Sponsored by: BestFantasyFootballLeague.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get Down With the Browns (guest: Michael Beller) Aug 13, 2019

This week, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Michael Beller of The Athletic (@MBeller), a football pool aficionado who talks about some of the crazier pools he’s in – a few of which he’s dragged Fitz into. Beller also recaps his recent FLEX League draft, explaining why Odell Beckham Jr. is his WR1, why he was willing to roll the dice on Todd Gurley and why he considers Alshon Jeffery such a nice draft value. Beller also expresses his boundless enthusiasm for Baker Mayfield, whom he ranks QB1. (Are you buckled in, Browns fans?) Briefly steering away from the fantasy realm, Beller and Fitz briefly discuss the Rolling Stones’ concert in Chicago earlier this summer, the Cubs-Brewers rivalry and the 2019 outlook for University of Wisconsin football. Beller and Fitz talk about their shared disdain for the full-point PPR and whether half-point PPR is a palatable alternative. And finally, Beller weighs in on Antonio Brown, Aaron Jones, David Montgomery, Joe Mixon and Josh Jacobs. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Michael Beller (@MBeller) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Sponsored by: BestFantasyFootballLeague.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s Get Juiced (guest: Matt Harmon) Aug 05, 2019

As the man behind the Reception Perception series, Matt Harmon of Yahoo (@MattHarmon) is often asked to talk about wide receivers on podcasts, but host Pat Fitzmaurice starts this week’s episode by taking Matt’s temperature at the other positions. Matt reveals which RBs he’s been buying frequently and which ones he’s been avoiding, and explains why he ranks Alvin Kamara RB1. Matt and Pat also discuss the QB pool, and Matt talks about which tier of tight ends he’s looking to buy from. Veering away from football, Matt discusses his dramatic weight loss and how he’s made it stick. He talks about having the chance to interview players for Yahoo and lists a couple of his favorite interviews to date. A Virginia native, Matt also talks about his immersion into the SoCal lifestyle. And you didn’t think we’d let Matt get away without asking him about wide receivers, did you? Before he goes, he drops some wisdom on Curtis Samuel, Calvin Ridley, Allen Robinson, Tyler Lockett and Davante Adams. Sponsored by: BestFantasyFootballLeague.com Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mansion Moving Tips (guest: Matt Kelley) Jul 29, 2019

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is high-energy fantasy football dynamo Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion), proprietor of PlayerProfiler.com and host of the Rotounderworld and Sonic Truth podcasts. Matt and Pat discuss some of the players generating news early in the training camp period, including Kerryon Johnson, A.J. Green and Miles Green. Matt expresses his enthusiasm for Derrick Henry at length before Pat offers a brief rebuttal (mainly to allow Matt to catch his breath and take a drink of water). As he prepares to vacate one fantasy mansion for another, Matt offers some advice on moving, giving us some Marie Kondo wisdom on getting rid of old crap. He also reveals that he’s not the most outgoing member of his family. Finally, Matt names the two players you should draft this year to win your fantasy league. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winehouse, Women and Song (guest: Scott Pianowski) Jul 23, 2019

After doing 53 episodes with 53 different guests, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in his first repeat guest, Scott Pianowski of Yahoo (scott_pianowski) Scott and Pat chat about the fantasy value of Tyreek Hill now that no suspension is imminent, Brandin Cooks vs. Robert Woods, and how to sort out the top wide receivers. Scott and Pat also discuss risk philosophy in fantasy football and why some people might be able to justify more aggressive risk-taking with injury cases. Scott talks about simultaneously juggling fantasy football and fantasy baseball at this time of year, then lists a few of his “Ibanez All-Stars” – players who provide boring but dependable value and make good choices in fantasy drafts. There’s a digression into college basketball. And finally, Pat shamelessly steals a concept from Scott’s baseball podcast and challenges Scott to conduct a draft of female vocalists. (There’s heartbreak involved when someone is sniped on a favorite singer – find out who the coveted chanteuse is.) Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long Live the King (guest: Sam Lane) Jul 09, 2019

The ninth annual Scott Fish Bowl has begun, so it’s only fitting that host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by the reigning SFB champion, Sam Lane (@FFStompy), a writer for FFStatistics.com and co-host of the Dynasty Diagnostic and Superflex Supershow podcasts. Sam talks about his recent victory tour (including his now-infamous wrestling promo), his miracle finish in Week 16 and what the SFB championship has meant to him. Sam and Pat discuss the potential upside of Lamar Jackson, and Sam goes deep on a few middle- and late-round receivers, including Dede Westbrook, Curtis Samuel and Albert Wilson. Sam also explains what he does for a living and how he likes his bacon, then shares his blueprint for winning SFB8. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Sam Lane (@FFStompy) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s Get Sirius (guest: Joe Dolan) Jul 02, 2019

Just days away from the launch of his new podcast, Joe Dolan of the Sirius XM Fantasy Channel (FG_Dolan) joins Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to talk about the new pod with partner Tom Brolley and the origins of his radio career. Also just days away: the Scott Fish Bowl. And with SFB9 rapidly approaching, Joe and Pat talk Scott Fish Bowl draft strategy, with Joe sharing some of the tactics that have taken him to the semifinals in each of the last two seasons. A music fan of varied tastes, Joe discusses his favorite musical genre and reveals which Smashing Pumpkins fan he and his wife danced to at their wedding. Joe has knocked out dozens of best-ball drafts already and discusses some of his favorite values, including Mark Ingram, Marques Valdez-Scantling and Robert Foster. He also talks about some of the players he’s been wary of, including Aaron Jones and Marlon Mack. Joe also delivers some Eagles wisdom, offering takes on DeSean Jackson, Carson Wentz and the Philly backfield (and earning bonus points for correctly pronouncing Corey Clement’s last name). Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gym, Tan, Landry (guest: Eliot Crist) Jun 26, 2019

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Eliot Crist of The Quant Edge (@EliotCrist), who, after recapping a recent bachelor party in Chicago and some of the exciting things going on at TQE, talks about the way he has the top of his board stacked and whether or not he agrees with Pat’s recent decision to move Saquon Barkley out of the RB1 spot. Eliot also discusses why he thinks Kenyan Drake and Josh Jacobs are worthy RB2 candidates this year, and how he’s handling the Tyreek Hill and Josh Gordon situations in drafts. Does New Jersey get a bad rap? Eliot, a Jersey native, runs through some New Jersey stereotypes and why they don’t fit him, other than his fondness for tank tops and his perhaps his Jets fandom. (Full disclosure: Jarvis Landry wasn’t discussed in this episode, but the “GTL” title for a Jersey guest was irresistible.) Eliot also talks about his recent book binge and why he now prefers wine to beer. Turning back to football, Eliot shares his plan of attack for the QB position, weighs in on the recent holy war that was fought on Twitter over Dallas Goedert, and plants a wheelbarrow full of flags on some of his favorite early draft buys. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Eliot Crist (@EliotCrist) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Setting the Stage (guest: Jason Moore) Jun 18, 2019

Ahead of the Fantasy Footballers’ second live-show tour, which begins in Chicago on Friday, June 21, Jason Moore (@jasonffl) joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for the 50th episode of Fitz on Fantasy, After discussing the excitement of doing live shows and offering a preview of the new tour, Jason weighs in on which of Damien Williams, Aaron Jones and Marlon Mack he prefers, then explains why he’s so bullish on Kerryon Johnson as an RB2 buy for 2019. The Phoenix-based Jason also discusses his enthusiasm for Kyler Murray and Christian Kirk, and where in the first round he’d feel comfortable drafting David Johnson. The Fantasy Footballers’ studio is pretty much every dude’s dream office. So what’s it like to work in such a magnificent place after literally working out of a closet? And what is a Sunday gameday like in the Fantasy Footballers’ home base? Jason tells all. He also talks about the Spitballers podcast and the competitiveness between himself and colleagues Mike Wright and Andy Holloway. And Pat and Jason wrap things up by discussing Nick Chubb, Matt Ryan, Damien Harris and Corey Davis. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jason Moore (@Jasonffl) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lecture Notes (guest: Jeff Ratcliffe) Jun 11, 2019

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Jeff Ratcliffe of Pro Football Focus (@JeffRatcliffe) who weighs in on the Todd Gurley/Darrell Henderson hullabaloo and offers a Philadelphian’s assessment of Carson Wentz, Jordan Howard, Alshon Jeffery, Zach Ertz and some other Eagles. Jeff also talks about being a native and resident of Philadelphia – what he loves about the city, what sets Philadelphians apart from other big-city dwellers, and why Philly sports fans have such high expectations. How does someone go from lecturing college students about cultural anthropology to running the fantasy branch of pro football’s premier think tank? Jeff tells that tale which includes a detour into online poker and a well-timed bluff about his background in statistics. Jeff also reveals which running back tops his draft board, which players he’s been scooping up repeatedly in best-ball drafts and which players he’s been avoiding. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jeff Ratcliffe (@JeffRatcliffe) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raise the Shield (guest: Graham Barfield) May 29, 2019

Graham Barfield of NFL.com (@GrahamBarfield) sets aside league business long enough to join host Pat Fitzmaurice and discuss which rookie RBs fared well and not so well in his Yards Created metric, his approach to picking on the turn in best-ball drafts this year, why he’s high on Mark Ingram this year, and why he’s not very high on Ben Roethlisberger. Graham talks about what it’s like to work for the Shield, what he’s learned about the food and traffic in Los Angeles, and what he might have done if he hadn’t been able to make a career out of fantasy football. There’s also some discussion about Leonard Fournette, Jameis Winston, Mike Williams, Kyler Murray and a metric called Completion Probability. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Graham Barfield (@GrahamBarfield) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Put Away That IPA (guest: TJ Hernandez) May 23, 2019

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by TJ Hernandez of 4for4.com (@TJHernandez), who starts off the show by talking about all-star analyst mock draft currently going on at 4for4. How comfortable was TJ starting WR-WR from the 10th spot, and how did he feel about the RBs available to him in Rounds 3-4? Why has he waited so long to draft a tight end? TJ explains his tactics and offers thoughts on what’s surprised him about the draft. TJ discusses his tastes in beer and why he’s frequently expressed his disdain for IPAs. He may not like overly hoppy beer, but TJ loves stand-up comedy and the Golden State Warriors and offers some thoughts on both. TJ also weighs in on Odell Beckham Jr., Latavius Murray and Zach Ertz, and then Pat and TJ spend some time on best-ball strategy, covering values, fades and roster-construction tactics. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: TJ Hernandez (@TJHernandez) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shoving All-In (guest: Jake Ciely) May 22, 2019

There are no mere pot-sized bets on the podcast this week, not with the All-In Kid himself, Jake Ciely of The Athletic (@allinkid), making a guest appearance. Jake and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) discuss the Giants’ dark turn under GM Dave Gettleman and what the NYG offense might look like in 2019, why Jake is enthusiastic about DaeSean Hamilton and unenthusiastic about Will Fuller, and why Emanuel Sanders’ early ADP is preposterous. Jake also sheds light on the origin of his Twitter handle, sizes up the challenges of a multi-sport focus, and talks about coordinating the annual FLEX League drafts. Jake and Pat also spend some time discussing Matt Ryan, Dwayne Haskins, Lamar Jackson, Aaron Jones and Lamar Miller, then close the show with an assessment of the final episode of “Game of Thrones.” Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jake Ciely (@allinkid) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let Them Eat Cake (guest: Derek Brown) May 14, 2019

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB), a writer for The Quant Edge, FantasyData.com and Gridiron Experts. Pat and Derek start by discussing the Seattle WR situation in the wake of Doug Baldwin’s departure, then run through some of the players on Derek’s 2019 wish list, including Calvin Ridley, Dante Pettis, Kerryon Johnson, Mike Gesicki and Robert Foster. Derek has three children, including a 1-year-old, so Pat and Derek take a moment to appreciate the wonder of seeing things through the eyes of a young child. They also discuss the amateur baking artistry of Derek’s wife, a veterinarian who creates professional-looking cakes as a hobby. Derek also talks about a few of his favorite targets in rookie drafts, his take on the Miami and Tampa RB situations, and what he as a Saints fan makes of Tre’Quan Smith and Jared Cook for 2019. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Art of Noise (guest: Brad Evans) May 07, 2019

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is noted tequila enthusiast Brad Evans of Yahoo (@YahooNoise), who stops by to discuss the upward mobility of QBs Kyler Murray and DeShaun Watson, the enticing potential of rookie RBs David Montgomery and Josh Jacobs, and his expectations for the Phillip Lindsay/Royce Freeman combo. Brad also talks about the emotional burden of being a University of Illinois football and basketball supporter, why he chose to discontinue his pursuit of a career in meteorology, and what it’s like for a native Midwesterner to live in Denver. And, as a bonus, Brad shares his guaranteed-to-please margarita recipe. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Brad Evans (@YahooNoise) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kingsbury’s Landing (guest: Raymond Summerlin) May 02, 2019

The NFL Draft has come and gone, and joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to put a fantasy spin on it is Raymond Summerlin of Rotoworld (@RMSummerlin). Ray and Pat discuss Mecole Hardman’s fantasy value with the Chiefs, N’Keal Harry’s compatibility with the Patriots’ offense, Marquise Brown’s unhappy landing in Baltimore, and the multiple gifts that Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury found under his tree on Football Christmas. Ray talks about his earlier stint as a teacher and how a classroom of middle-schoolers compares to a classroom of high school seniors. Then, Ray and Pat take a closer look at the fantasy value of Josh Jacobs, Miles Sanders and David Montgomery, and try to figure out what sort of fantasy value Damien Harris and Darrell Henderson might have in less-than-ideal landing spots. The show ends with a nerd-tastic discussion of last weekend’s big episode of “Game of Thrones” and what might lie ahead in Westeros. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Raymond Summerlin (@RMSummerlin) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hock It to Me (guest: Thor Nystrom) Apr 23, 2019

It’s Draft Week! Or, as I like to call it, “Football Christmas,” and bringing the cookies and eggnog this week is Thor Nystrom (@thorku), the lead college football writer at Rotoworld and a prominent contributor to RW’s draft coverage. Thor talks about possible pivot points in the first round, why he doesn’t think the Cardinals should draft Kyler Murray, why he’s such a fan of Dwayne Haskins, and why he’s completely over the moon for T.J. Hockenson. Thor also discusses how a video game ignited his passion for college football, which Minnesota Vikings losses have done the most damage to his emotional well-being, why David Montgomery reminds him of Batman, why Jalen Hurd is a sneaky good wide receiver prospect, and much, much more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Thor Nystrom (@thorku) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hooray for Hollywood? (guest: Russell Clay) Apr 17, 2019

As the NFL Draft closes in, Russell Clay (@RussellJClay) of FantasyGuru.com joins host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to discuss some of this year’s draft prospects, starting with a deep dive at wide receiver. Is the Hakeem Butler hype warranted? Is Marquise “Hollywood” brown the next Tyreek Hill or the next Tavon Austin? What should we make of Miles Boykin and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside? After explaining how he came to love football and what attracted him to the college game, Russell talks about the significance of draft capital on player success rates. Then, Russell and Pat run through some of the RB prospects, debating whether Darrell Henderson is a better prospect than Josh Jacobs, and discussing an interesting player comparison for Damien Harris. It’s draft season, baby! Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Russell Clay (@RussellJClay) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trade Your Rookie Draft Picks (guest: Jake Anderson) Apr 03, 2019

The NFL Draft is bearing down fast, and on this week’s show, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Jake Anderson (@JakeAndersonFF) of Dynasty League Football and the Dyno Crossroads podcast. Jake and Pat take a tour of the rookie prospects, weighing in on Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins, Josh Jacobs, Darrell Henderson, James Williams, Alexander Mattison, D.K. Metcalf, A.J. Brown Hakeem Butler, Deebo Samuel, Andy Isabella, Noah Fant, T.J. Hockenson and more. Jake talks about recently passing a series of tests to become a PGA member, where he’d like his career in golf to lead, and what it’s like to play Bethpage Black. Pat and Jake also discuss the art of trading, and Jake bemoans his injury misfortune in recent Scott Fish Bowls. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jake Anderson (@JakeAndersonFF) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Capture the Flag (guest: Rich Hribar) Mar 25, 2019

Au revoir, Rob Gronkowski. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens this week’s show with a brief soliloquy about Gronk and what he meant to fantasy football, then brings in this week’s guest, Rich Hribar of Rotoworld (@LordReebs). Rich talks about making the jump from a “normal” job to full-time fantasy work and delves into his extensive background as an avid board game and video gamer. Then, Rich plunges headfirst into fantasy football with Pat, discussing why he’s been scooping up Leonard Fournette in early best-ball drafts, which other players he’s been buying in best-ball, how he views the TE position in the post-Gronk era, his take on Le’Veon Bell’s fantasy value with the Jets, how the DeSean Jackson trade could have a ripple effect on a number of other players, and much, much more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Rich Hribar (@Rotobahn) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rock Is Dead, They Say (guest: Pete Davidson) Mar 19, 2019

The big NFL news just keeps on coming, and sadly, not all of it involves free agency and trades. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in guest Pete Davidson (@Rotobahn), who tries to gauge Tyreek Hill’s dynasty value on the heels of the news that Hill is being investigated for an alleged battery case that reportedly involves his 3-year-old son. Pat and Pete and discuss the landing spots for free-agent RBs Tevin Coleman, Mark Ingram and Latavius Murray; continue to sift through the fallout of the Odell Beckham Jr. trade.; and assess the fantasy value of new Colt Devin Funchess and new Steeler Donte Moncrief. Is rock dead, or is it merely in critical condition? Pat and Pete stare into the abyss and discuss the prognosis for a genre of music they both enjoy. Then it’s back to football, as Pete offers some takes on this year’s rookie crop. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Pete Davidson (@Rotobahn) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gettleman Got Got (guest: Josh Hermsmeyer) Mar 14, 2019

In this momentous week of NFL player movement, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by guest Josh Hermsmeyer (@friscojosh), who discusses the epic trades that sent Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland and Antonio Brown to Oakland. Josh also talks about his recent trip to Indianapolis, where he attended the NFL Scouting Combine and the Big Data Bowl – and drank with Sean Payton. Josh is the aviator of air yards, and he tells Pat about the origins of his work with that stat. He also discusses his background in wine and touches on his Twitter persona, his run as a high school quarterback, his own fantasy leagues and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Josh Hermsmeyer (@friscojosh) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wonder Twin Powers, Activate! (guest: Eric Edholm) Mar 07, 2019

This year’s NFL Scouting Combine provided some compelling storylines, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in guest Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) to go deep on the Combine and this year’s rookie class. Is Kyler Murray a lock to go No. 1? What should we make of D.K. Metcalf following his extraordinary 40 time and jumping distances and his extraordinarily bad agility drills? Who are Andy Isabella’s best NFL comps? When was the last time we’ve seen a defensive line crop this good? Edholm weighs in on these topics, and he offers interesting takes on less-heralded prospects such as Tyree Jackson, Brett Rypien, Ryquell Armstead and Emanuel Hall. The father of fraternal twins, Edholm shares what it’s like to pull double duty on late-night infant feedings and explains why he’ll feel like a superhero when his kids turn 4 this week. He also discusses Nick Foles’ likely landing spot and fantasy potential, Teddy Bridgewater’s future, the market for Le’Veon Bell, and the Antonio Brown saga. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Dispatch from Wentzylvania (guest: Tyler Buecher) Feb 27, 2019

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for this week’s show is Tyler Buecher (@TylerBuecher), who was recently added to the star-studded lineup at RotoViz. Tyler discusses some of the recent deals he’s made in his dynasty leagues, and in honor of this week’s NFL Scouting Combine, Pat and Tyler talk about a few members of this year’s rookie class, including Cooper Kupp wannabe Andy Isabella. No Fitz on Fantasy podcast is complete without some off-topic digressions, and Pat asks Tyler about his passion for travel and his enthusiasm for the band Dispatch. Tyler, a Philadelphia resident, tries to bring the worrywarts back aboard the Carson Wentz bandwagon and offers thoughts on how the Eagles might address the RB position in the months ahead. Pat and Tyler spend some time discussing the TE position, Tyler reveals his WR1 for 2019, and Andy Dalton gets a little bit of love. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Tyler Buecher (@TylerBuecher) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Master of Matchups (guest: Evan Silva) Feb 19, 2019

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by special guest Evan Silva (@evansilva), senior football editor at Rotoworld. Evan explains how he befriended Fitz’s dad, a fellow Marquette University graduate, at a beloved Chicago bar, and how he went from double-majoring in history and philosophy to writing about football for a living. Evan also talks about the gigantic weekly matchups column that he writes for Rotoworld and everything that goes into writing a piece that often exceeds 15,000 words. With the Alliance of American Football just finishing its second week of play, Evan talks about his headfirst plunge into the AAF and which players and coaches have impressed him so far. He also discusses the NFL’s resistance to the data revolution, the free-agent classes at running back and wide receiver, and why Kyler Murray might be the most interesting member of this year’s rookie class. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Evan Silva (@evansilva) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Easy Does It (guest: Sigmund Bloom) Feb 13, 2019

With Mardi Gras just around the corner, guest Sigmund Bloom (@Sigmund Bloom) stops by to tell host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) about his recent move to New Orleans, why it feels like home to him, and how some of best fried chicken in the Big Easy can be found in gas stations. It’s been a surprisingly busy week of NFL news, and Bloom weighs in on the Browns’ signing of Kareem Hunt, Antonio Brown’s goodbye tweet to Steelers fans, and that viral picture of muscled-up Ole Miss receiver prospect D.K. Metcalf. Bloom also discusses the Steelers’ backfield, the evolution of fantasy football podcasts, and some of his favorite finds in the Crescent City’s myriad record stores. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shooting the Brees (guest: Alex Dunlap) Feb 05, 2019

We’re back! The Fitz on Fantasy podcast returns after a two-week break. Well, the Super Bowl was humdrum, but host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) won more bets than he lost, so he was satisfied. But Fitz was less than satisfied with the end of a Las Vegas trip that resulted in a 2,000-mile drive back to the Midwest, and he provides details. Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL; @RosterWatch) then takes a seat in the guest chair, and after explaining how a music career segued into a career in fantasy football, Alex talks about his trip to the Senior Bowl and tells us which wide receiver consistently took opposing cornerbacks to school down in Mobile. Alex also talks about what it was like to be a high school teammate of Drew Brees in Austin, Texas, and Fitz and Alex close the show with a little talk about Todd Gurley, Derrius Guice and Leonard Fournette. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL; @RosterWatch) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Single-Barrel Dynasty Wisdom (guest: Curtis Patrick) Jan 16, 2019

We promised dynasty and rookie talk in the new year, and there’s plenty of it in this episode, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Curtis Patrick (@CPatrickNFL), lead dynasty writer for Pro Football Focus and co-founder of the Dynasty Command Center. Curtis offers an overview of the 2019 rookie class and digs into the fantasy-relevant positions. Are there any QBs to get excited about beyond Kyler Murray? How deep is the rookie WR crop, and who sits atop it? Are there any tasty morsels among the incoming RBs, or is this year’s class just an amuse-bouche preceding the Michelin-star super-class of 2020? Curtis talks about how he first got hooked on the dynasty format and reveals the mistake that trips up more dynasty owners than any other. There’s also some bourbon talk, as Curtis discusses some of his favorites and also offers some less-pricey recommendations. To close the show, Curtis and Pat talk about Mike Williams, Curtis lists some of his 2019 dynasty buys and sells, and Curtis explains how Baker Mayfield and other members of the Cleveland Browns are like Pokémon. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Curtis Patrick (@CPatrickNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

King of the Hill (guest: Matthew Hill) Jan 09, 2019

On this episode, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Matthew Hill of DataForce Fantasy Football (@mrhill9169), who just won the FantasyPros rankings accuracy competition. Matthew talks about how the accuracy championship has elevated his profile, how his rankings process has evolved, and which players he had an especially good read on in 2018. He also talks about having a houseful of kids, and how the disease Cystic Fibrosis has affected his family. Then it’s on to fantasy football topics, as Pat and Matthew chat about what the Bruce Arians hire means for the Buccaneers, where Marlon Mack should go in next year’s fantasy drafts, how Tyler Lockett should be valued in 2019, whether the presence of Dallas Goedert could devalue Zach Ertz, why James Conner might be a first-round trap, and much more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matthew Hill (@mrhill9169) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tags, You’re It (Guest: Mike Tagliere) Jan 01, 2019

Happy New Year! For the first podcast of 2019, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by lead FantasyPros analyst Mike Tagliere (@MikeTagliereNFL), who talks about putting together his weekly opus “The Primer” during the regular season, what he plans to with his offseason downtime, how his wife motivated him to pursue a full-time career in fantasy football, and why letting Fitz pick the venue for a round of golf is a terrible idea. Tags and Fitz also discuss whether Le’Veon Bell should be a first-rounder next season, why Lamar Jackson is more of a floor play than an upside play for 2019, what the future holds for Mitch Trubisky, who the top-ranked receiver should be in next year’s drafts, how to play the tight end position in the year ahead, and much more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Mike Tagliere (@MikeTagliereNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mince Pie, Not Words (Guest: Colm Kelly) Dec 24, 2018

Merry Christmas! For this special holiday edition of the show, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by RotoViz Overtime co-host and Fitz on Fantasy producer Colm Kelly, who talks about Christmas in Ireland and also about his pre-Christmas beatdown of Fitzmaurice in the Football Girl Charity League. Colm also discusses his biggest hits and misses from 2018, and Colm and Pat also take a look ahead to 2019. Should Todd Gurley or Saquon Barkley be the top-ranked running back? Does Davante Adams have a case to be the top-ranked wide receiver? And what do we do with Derrick Henry in next year’s drafts? Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Encounter With Mr. Wright (Guest: Mike Wright) Dec 18, 2018

It’s championship week! Well, for some people. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens this pre-Christmas episode with a quick recap of a weird Week 15 that included no-shows by some top performers and another big game from Derrick Henry, who helped Fitz on Fantasy producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) knock Pat out of The Football Girl Charity League. Then Pat is joined by guest Mike Wright (@FFHitman), who tells the origin story of The Fantasy Footballers and talks about their summer tour and the devotion of their followers, a.k.a. the FootClan. Mike weighs in on his beloved Arizona Cardinals and what the future might hold for David Johnson, Christian Kirk and Josh Rosen. Mike also lists his favorite guitarists and explains why his face has put him into some uncomfortable spots. Then it’s more fantasy talk, with discussion about Mike’s 2018 hits and misses, Philip Rivers’ old-man game, the prospect of a triumphant return for Will Fuller, the 2019 outlook for the aforementioned Derrick Henry, and much, much more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Mike Wright (@FFHitman) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fitz on Fantasy Pod: Philly Special (guest: Jason Wood) Dec 11, 2018

Ah, the highs and lows of the fantasy football playoffs Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by talking about how he fell ass-backward into a win against good friend Rob Waziak in the FantasyPros Invitational but was trucked by the Amari Cooper-George Kittle combo in a home league. Pat is then joined by guest Jason Wood @fbgwood) of Football Guys, a 20-year Philadelphia Eagles season ticket holder who offers thoughts on how the Eagles went astray in 2018 and what the fantasy outlook is for Carson Wentz, Zach Ertz, Josh Adams and some of the other Eagles in 2019. Jason is the longtime co-host of the 11 O’Clock Comics Podcast, which is 577 episodes old, and he weighs in on his favorite comics, his favorite big-screen comics adaptation, and meeting Stan Lee. A father of three boys, Jason also discusses what it’s like to live in such a testosterone-laden household. Then it’s back to fantasy football, as Pat asks Jason about some of his best and worst preseason calls, and Jason confesses to having faded Patrick Mahomes. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jason Wood (@fbgwood) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fitz on Fantasy Pod: The Shark in the Fish Bowl (guest: Dan Clasgens) Dec 04, 2018

The fantasy playoffs are here! And to kick off fantasy playoff season in style, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Dan Clasgens (@DanClasgens), the regular-season points champion in the 900-team Scott Fish Bowl. How does someone put together a team that outscores 899 foes? Dan explains how he built his juggernaut – what went right and what went wrong. (And believe it or not, some things actually did go wrong.) Dan talks about Cincinnati Bengals fandom and how Joe Montana ruined a couple of his birthdays. Dan and Pat also discuss one of the most polarizing regional delicacies in America: Cincinnati chili. And there’s some waiver wire talk, too, as Dan and Pat take a closer look at Josh Allen, Jeffery Wilson, Damien Williams, Justin Jackson, Dante Pettis and others. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dan Clasgens (@DanClasgens) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Save Us the Burnt Ends (guest: Davis Mattek) Nov 28, 2018

The fantasy football playoffs dead ahead, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Davis Mattek (@Davis Mattek), a well-known fantasy and DFS pundit and the host of an excellent new podcast called The Taekcast. Davis discusses his wide-ranging pod, his past and future in podcasting, and what sort of compensation an archvillain’s henchmen might earn. With Pat and Davis about to clash in the Scott Fish Bowl playoffs, they chat a little about their SFB teams – the good picks, the bad picks, and FAAB money spent wisely and not-so-wisely. A Kansas City resident who grew up in Chiefs country, Davis talks about Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ excellent season (so far) and the possibility of Andy Reid blowing it all with a clock-management blunder. There’s also some discussion about golf and the best barbecue in Kansas City. Pat and Davis close the conversation with some chatter about a number of players, including Cam Newton, Austin Ekeler, Amari Cooper and Phillip Lindsay, Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Davis Mattek (@Davis Mattek) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) n association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Returning a Prophet (Guest: Hussein Shabazz) Nov 20, 2018

For this Thanksgiving week edition, host Pat Fitzmaurice is joined by Hussein Shabazz (@SleeperWireHus), also known as Hus the Prophet. It’s a big week for waiver claims, so Pat and Hus jump right in with a conversation about Lamar Jackson, Jameis Winston, Gus Edwards, Rex Burkhead, Keke Coutee and D.J. Moore. Then it’s some Thanksgiving conversation, as Hus talks about Thanksgiving food, and Pat and Hus cover the three Thanksgiving games and run through some fantasy prop bets. Hus talks about his experience as a talent manager in the music industry, and then there’s some more fantasy chatter on tap to close out the show, touching on Rob Gronkowski, Matt Breida and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (a.k.a. “The Exxon Marquez”) Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Hussein Shabazz (@SleeperWireHus) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It Takes Two QBs to Tango (Guest: Greg Smith) Nov 13, 2018

It’s a 2QB episode of Fitz on Fantasy, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Greg Smith (@gregsauce) of TwoQBs.com. Greg covers the basics of 2QB leagues, talks about how he got started with them and makes his case why it’s the best fantasy format. Greg and Pat also talk 2QB strategy and why they were both Drew Brees buyers this year. They discuss the rest-of-season outlooks for a group of quarterbacks that includes Dak Prescott, Marcus Mariota, Russell Wilson and Lamar Jackson. Admitted Amari Cooper truthers, Greg and Pat talk about Amari’s prospects in Dallas and whether Golden Tate’s ominous Eagles debut was a sign of things to come. Greg offers his take on whether Nick Chubb and Leonard Fournette will return RB1 value the rest of the way, and he and Pat cover some of Week 11’s more interesting waiver options, including Rashaad Penny, Josh Adams, Anthony Miller and Josh Reynolds. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Greg Smith (@gregsauce) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If You Don’t Like It, Move to Canada (Guest: Justin Boone) Nov 06, 2018

It’s a special Election Day edition of the podcast! Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) leads off with some political discussion. Well, not really. But he mentioned something about “Family Ties,” which is reason enough to listen. Pat is then joined by ranker extraordinaire Justin Boone of theScore (@JustinBoone) for a chat about the Raiders’ train-wreck defense, the ramifications of A.J. Green’s injury, Leonard Fournette’s return, the Bears’ RBs, D.J. Moore’s about-face, and which Eagles RB has the brightest outlook. Toronto-based Justin talks about some Canadian matters, including his home city, his former gig in the CFL, Justin Trudeau’s boxing skills and, of course, poutine. Then, Pat and Justin cover some of the more interesting names on the waiver wire this week, including Lamar Jackson, Elijah McGuire, Mike Davis and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Justin Boone (@JustinBoone) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Halloween Visit to the Black Hole (Guest: John Evans) Oct 30, 2018

It’s Halloween week, so it’s only fitting that this week’s guest is John Evans (@JohnF_Evans), a Raiders fan who declared his allegiance to the team as a child after being captivated by televised images of the Black Hole’s costume-clad denizens. Not only is John the co-host of the excellent X’s and Y’s Podcast along with Liz Loza, he’s also the co-host of a horror-movie podcast called The Darkest Hour. John and Pat discuss the Colts’ surprisingly good offensive line and its impact on Andrew Luck and Marlon Mack. Then they talk about the origins of John’s Raiders fandom before moving on to an even more frightening topic: marriage. Pat and John cover some hard-to-peg players and their rest-of-season fantasy outlooks, including Russell Wilson, Alex Collins, Dion Lewis, Aaron Jones, Sammy Watkins and the Detroit receivers. Then, with the dreaded six-team Byepocalypse upon us, Pat and John go over some intriguing waiver wire options, including Elijah McGuire, Josh Adams, Keke Coutee, DaVante Parker and D.J. Moore. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Evans (@JohnF_Evans) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kickin’ It Old-School (Guest: Jody Smith) Oct 23, 2018

Trades, injuries, crazy touchdown variance – the last few days have been pretty eventful in the fantasy football universe, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) talks through some of it with this week’s guest, Jody Smith (@JodySmithNFL) of FantasyPros.com and CBS Sportsline. As two graybeards of fantasy football, Pat and Jody also reminisce about the good old days, discussing how they started playing fantasy football back in the pen-and-paper era. They also talk a little about scoring formats, comparing the relative merits of standard, PPR and (gasp!) touchdown-only. Pat and Jody then dig into the two the big trades that went down recently. They talk about Nick Chubb’s outlook as the lead back in Cleveland, what Jacksonville does with Leonard Fournette, T.J. Yeldon and the newly acquired Carlos Hyde, and how the deal that sent Amari Cooper to Dallas affects the fantasy prospects of various Cowboys and Raiders. Jody discusses how members of the Twitter fantasy football community helped his son with a collection he’d been working on, and about watching Houston pull together after Hurricane Harvey roared through town. Pat and Jody then close the show with a little bit of talk about Jody’s hometown Texans, including whether D’Onta Foreman might eventually pose a threat to Lamar Miller (who spent his Sunday crushing Pat’s soul in one of his home leagues). Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jody Smith (@JodySmithNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Switching into Airplane Mode (Guest: Chris Raybon) Oct 16, 2018

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in guest Chris Raybon (@ChrisRaybon) of the Action Network, who recently wrote a mini-memoir titled “How I Quit My Accounting Job and Got Paid to Watch Sports.” He talks about leaving the world accounting, geeking out on Strat-O-Matic Football, and having his introduction to Madden 2004 thwarted by a girl and a blackout. Chris and Pat then discuss some fantasy football philosophy. Namely: How much do offensive systems matter, and do defenses really matter? Why is Chris sometimes referred to as “Young Airplane Mode”? He explains the nickname, he talks about a recent weekend in the wilderness and the ensuing quest for a Wi-Fi signal, and then he lists his top three hip-hop artists (plus a few honorable mentions) and tells us where he stands on Kanye West. Chris and Pat wrap up the show by discussing what sort of effect Mark Ingram’s return will have on Alvin Kamara, whether Odell Beckham Jr. owners should be nervous, and whether Alshon Jeffery’s triumphant return is legit. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Chris Raybon (@ChrisRaybon) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Trip to the Library (Guest: Ken Griggs) Oct 09, 2018

Shhhhh! Can’t you see this is a library? But this is Dexter’s Library, so a little noise is OK, and if you want to enjoy a craft cocktail and spark up a doobie, that’s OK, too. After talking briefly about Jay Ajayi, Drew Brees and Craig Counsell, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in guest Ken Griggs (Dexters_Library), A beloved bon vivant of the Twitterverse and a gifted writer who pens the outstanding weekly Smoke ’Em, Sit ’Em column for TwoQBs.com. Ken talks about his year in fantasy football so far, his writing background and his ill-fated tryst with Peyton Barber. Ken also discusses his transition from urban bartender to rural chicken farmer, and he shares a couple of good celebrity stories from his bartending days. He and Pat also talk about marijuana and its greater social acceptance these days, and Pat asks Ken to make a “Sophie’s Choice” decision between alcohol and weed. Then it’s time for waiver discussion, with takes on Jameis Winston, Wendell Smallwood, Alfred Blue, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and more. And finally, Ken and Pat discuss which head coach most deserves to be fired. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Ken Griggs (@Dexters_Library) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JuJu’s Beginning and Howard’s End (Guest: Michael Salfino) Oct 02, 2018

Please try to tolerate host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) during a brief but annoying introduction as he revels in the Milwaukee Brewers’ division title and treasonously gloats about winning money betting against America in the Ryder Cup. Then it’s on to this week’s guest, Michael Salfino of The Athletic (@MichaelSalfino), who explains why JuJu Smith-Schuster, not Antonio Brown, is the Steelers’ best receiver, then talks about what to expect from Le’Veon Bell if, as has been reported, he returns for Week 7. Salfino, a lifelong Jets fan, then discusses Todd Bowles, Sam Darnold, what sort of fantasy value Quincy Enunwa has, and which Jets running back he prefers. In addition to his fantasy work, Salfino also writes about rock music for Paste Magazine, and he and Fitzmaurice talk about the Beatles, the Stones, and who should be on rock’s Mount Rushmore. There’s also a brief conversation about bowling that includes Salfino’s explanation of why Milwaukee is for bowlers what Coors Field is for hitters. Then it’s back to football, with some discussion about Keenan Allen as a sell candidate, Jordan Howard’s near-term prospects, the return of Mark Ingram and Julian Edelman, and how the Rams’ offense resembles another great offense of the past. Salfino also weighs in on a few waiver-wire prospects, including Nyheim Hines, Nick Chubb, Taywan Taylor and Keke Coutee. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Michael Salfino (@MichaelSalfino) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fitz on Fantasy Pod: Little O in Big D (Guest: Jen Ryan) Sep 25, 2018

We’re three weeks into the new season and as a reward for your perseverance, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by giving you what he guarantees* to be the best piece of fantasy football advice you’ll ever receive. Pat then brings on this week’s guest, Jen Ryan, a.k.a. “Jersey Jen” (@FFdeJENerate), of Football Diehards, CBS SportsLine and Scout Fantasy. Jen discusses her upbringing as a Cowboys fan and her thoughts on this year’s team from a fantasy perspective. Jen also provides boots-on-the-ground fantasy insight into the two New York/New Jersey teams, the Giants and Jets. Will Eli torpedo his teammates’ fantasy value? Is Quincy Enunwa the real deal? (*Not a guarantee) Jen talks about her fantasy background, how she started working for Bob Harris at Football Diehards, and what it’s like to be a woman in the fantasy football media. Pat and Jen run through some of this week’s potential free agent additions, including Baker Mayfield, Buck Allen, Mike Williams, Antonio Callaway and Dallas Goedert. Jen reviews what she got right and wrong in her drafts this year, offers an opinion on whether Jared Goff is a top-10 fantasy QB, and reveals whether she’s optimistic or pessimistic about Josh Gordon’s tenure with the Patriots. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jen Ryan (@FFdeJENerate) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Splash of Cold Water on Mahomes Mania (Guest: Bobby Sylvester) Sep 18, 2018

After a wild week of NFL action, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by bringing in producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) so that the two Packers fans can discuss the bizarre 29-29 tie with the Vikings in Week 2. They also look at the long-term outlook for Jimmy Graham and analyze the Green Bay RB situation. Pat is then joined by Bobby Sylvester (@bobbyfantasypro) of FantasyPros.com, who throws a splash of cold water on Patrick Mahomes mania and offers a few thoughts on Sammy Watkins’ fantasy value. Pat and Bobby also discuss Alex Smith’s season-long outlook after a disappointing game against the Colts, and the value of Adrian Peterson. Bobby talks about his podcast partnership with Mike Tagliere, criticism of FantasyPros.com, how he managed to run a sub-4.7-second time in the 40-yard dash after losing a bet to Tagliere (hint: it has something to do with jorts), and his career as a high school athlete. Pat and Bobby then circle back to fantasy football, touching on Saquon Barkley, the Minnesota receivers, Keelan Cole, Matt Breida, Quincy Enunwa and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Anthony Staggs (@PyroStag) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers Resurrected (Guest: Anthony Staggs) Sep 11, 2018

The regular season has begun! Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Anthony Staggs (@PyroStag) of Pyromaniac.com. Staggs is a lifelong Bears fan, and Wisconsin-bred Pat is only too happy to discuss the latest installment in the epic Packers-Bears rivalry, which was a wild emotional ride for fans of both teams. Pat and Staggs then dive right into the Week 1 action, analyzing each game from a fantasy perspective. Staggs, undefeated in his coaching career with the Chicago Maulers (yes, he explains), talks about his recent engagement, how his fiancée is handling the prospect of being a football widow, and what keeps him grinding at fantasy football despite a busy 9-to-5 job. Pat and Staggs then wrap the show with a brief discussion about some of the players likely to be popular waiver-wire additions in the run-up to Week 2. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Anthony Staggs (@PyroStag) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Message From the Action Man (Guest: Matthew Freedman) Sep 02, 2018

The new season is upon us! With Week 1 of the NFL season just hours away, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) of TheFootballGirl.com is joined by Matthew Freedman (MattFtheOracle), the editor-in-chief of Fantasy Labs. Since Matt’s company is part of the Action Network, he and Pat start by talking about some action – which plays against the spread they like most for Week 1, and also strategy for survivor pools. Some of you still have last-minute fantasy drafts this week, so Matt takes a quick run through some of the players he likes a bit more than his Fantasy Labs colleagues do. Just a few weeks ago, Matt was in Las Vegas for the Gambling Olympics, an epic exercise in debauchery that Matt recaps for us, going over some of the highlights and explaining how he sold it to his bosses and his wife. Matt also talks about his circuitous path to a career in the fantasy sports and gambling media, and then Pat and Matt wrap up the show with a discussion about some borderline Week 1 starters and whether you should feel good about having them in your lineups. Sponsor: theSCOREX (thescorex.com), a trading exchange for sports teams, available for iOS or Android. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Reed-ing Is Fundamental (Guest: Scott Barrett) Aug 28, 2018

We are knee-deep in fantasy draft season, and many of you still have drafts ahead, so host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in fantasy analyst extraordinaire Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) of Pro Football Focus this week to discuss a long laundry list of players. Pat and Scott start by talking about the fallout from the season-ending injury to Marqise Lee and which receiver figures to take over as the top target in the Jacksonville passing game. After a brief conversation about standard vs. PPR scoring formats, Scott goes over a few decisions that gave him trouble when putting together his rankings, including Saquon Barkley vs. Melvin Gordon, Christian McCaffrey vs. Leonard Fournette, and Stefon Diggs vs. Adam Thielen. A lot of people think Tarik Cohen could take flight this year under new Bears head coach Matt Nagy, but Scott explains why he’s fading Cohen and buying Jordan Howard. There’s also some discussion about oldsters Eli Manning and Frank Gore, plus some chatter about Marqise Goodwin, Kenny Stills, Chris Godwin, Jordan Reed and Ricky Seals Jones. Scott talks about his transition to full-time fantasy work and whether he bothers putting on pants when he starts work these days, and then Scott discusses a few of the players he’s been targeting and avoiding in his own drafts. Sponsor: theSCOREX (thescorex.com), a trading exchange for sports teams, available for iOS or Android. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

High Times in the Mariota Mansion (Guest: Matt Kelley) Aug 21, 2018

The 10th episode of this podcast is hardly cause for an anniversary celebration, but it DOES warrant a special guest, so host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion), the founder of PlayerProfiler.com and host of both the RotoUnderworld podcast and the Sonic Truth dynasty podcast. Matt pitches the comprehensive PlayerProfiler.com draft guide, which drew on the work of dozens of well-known fantasy analysts, then jumps into soliloquies on the QB and TE positions and the right way to handle them in fantasy drafts. Matt also touches on the rookie RB class and tells you which early-round running back he’s avoiding. “The Podfather” also talks about how he’s evolved as a podcast host after being at it for a few years, and why he’s now less entrenched in his positions. (Oh, and don’t ever tell him that you were “humbled” by one of your victories.) Matt offers a bonus “Mansion Lifestyle” tip, then talks about why he’s so high on several second-year receivers and which player he’s been drafting most often. Sponsor: theSCOREX (thescorex.com), a trading exchange for sports teams, available for iOS or Android. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once-Bitten, Guice-Shy (Guest: Andy Behrens) Aug 14, 2018

The first week of the preseason is in the books, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Andy Behrens (@AndyBehrens) to discuss it. Andy talks about the injury scare to his beloved former University of Iowa tight end, George Kittle, what he expects from Kittle, and his overall view of the TE crop from a fantasy perspective. Andy also discusses his beloved Chicago Bears and why their offense might not get off to a fast start, and then Andy and Pat take a detour for a quick conversation about Chicago restaurants. Andy was heavily invested in Derrius Guice, who tore his ACL in the first preseason game and is out for the year, so there’s talk about the aftermath for the Washington running game. Pat and Andy also touch on Saquon Barkley and the Browns’ wide receivers. Andy is the president of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association, so he and Pat discuss the state of fantasy football writing. Andy also lists a few of the players he’s heavily invested in and a few players he’s avoided in early drafts. Sponsor: Introducing theSCOREX thescorex.com, an innovate trading exchange for sports teams, and unique way to compete with friends or co-workers. You buy and sell teams like stocks and the person with the highest balance at the end of the season wins! For the launch they are running a contest to win $3000 and Fitz on Fantasy listeners, enter promo code "pat" to be eligible for a $100 Amazon gift card. Go to the thescorex.com and download the app, available for iOS or Android. For more follow theSCOREX on Twitter. https://twitter.com/theSCOREX Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Andy Behrens (@AndyBehrens) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fade the Cauliflower Crust (Guest: Liz Loza) Aug 07, 2018

With the heart of fantasy draft season just a few weeks away, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by the effervescent Liz Loza of Yahoo (@LizLoza_FF). A Los Angeles resident and Rams season ticketholder, Liz gives a hearty endorsement to Brandin Cooks and analyzes the rest of the team from a fantasy perspective, revealing that she would not take Todd Gurley with the No. 1 pick in a draft (4.54). Liz also discusses her hometown team, the Bears, and why she’s more enthusiastic about the fantasy value of Tarik Cohen and Anthony Miller than that of Mitch Trubisky and Trey Burton. Taking a brief detour away from football, Liz discusses the differences between the Midwest and the West Coast and offers a theory on why Los Angeles has terrible pizza(26.54). Liz and Pat discuss how Sony Michel’s knee injury affects the New England backfield situation and which rookies Liz is most anxious to see in the preseason. Liz talks about what it’s like to be a woman in the male-centric fantasy football media and briefly looks back on her former career as an actress. She also discusses the new Yahoo Sports Fantasy Podcast and what she and the rest of the Yahooligans will be up to during the NFL season(48.24). Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (twitter.com/Fitz_FF) Guest: Liz Loza (twitter.com/LizLoza_FF) Podcast Produced by Colm Kelly (twitter.com/OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zero B.S. (Guest: Shawn Siegele) Aug 01, 2018

The preseason is coming! The preseason is coming! With actual NFL football arriving this week (if the Hall of Fame game qualifies), host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) of TheFootballGirl.com opens this week’s show by trying to gin up excitement for Bears-Ravens. Pat is then joined by Shawn Siegele of RotoViz (@FF_Contrarian), creator of the visionary and oft-debated Zero RB strategy (5:50). Siegele is also co-host of the new RotoViz Overtime podcast along with Fitz on Fantasy producer Colm Kelly(@OvertimeIreland). Shawn discusses Zero RB, the reaction to it, and whether it’s still a viable strategy in 2018. There’s also some talk about early-round draft strategy (15:50), which player Shawn would take with the No. 1 pick, and where Rob Gronkowski should be taken. (27:50) There’s a brief literary interlude, as Shaun talks about what’s on his nightstand, then reads a few lines from one of his favorite novels, Richard Russo’s “Straight Man.” Are you a Robby Anderson fan? Shawn is, and after explaining why, he also reveals a few of his other favorite draft values, including a Buffalo fan favorite who doesn’t play for the Bills. Finally, Shawn and Pat talk about RotoViz Overtime and what listeners can expect from Shawn and Colm’s new podcast in the weeks to come. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drew Brees’ ADP Has Stopped Making Sense (Guest: Josh Hornsby) Jul 24, 2018

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Josh Hornsby, better known in the fantasy community as Josh ADHD (@FantasyADHD). Pat starts the show by recapping his Scott Fish Bowl draft and explaining how his experience in last year’s SFB7 pushed him toward a receiver-heavy roster construction in SFB8 (1.48). Josh joins the show and offers thoughts on his Scott Fish Bowl strategy, which was highlighted by an emphasis on the TE position and extreme patience at the QB position(8.50). The director of analytics at Fantasy Insiders, a contributor to RotoGrinders and a research-and-development manager in the energy business, Josh talks about how he manages to juggle all that work along with two young children, and he discusses his later-in-life ADHD diagnosis and how it’s changed things for him(23.08). A Houston resident, Josh also weighs in on the Texans, discussing whether the DeShaun Watson hype is justified, whether DeAndre Hopkins is a top-three receiver, and whether Lamar Miller is bargain-priced. Pat and Josh take a brief detour into New Wave music, trying to define the genre and then both listing their five favorite New Wave bands. Then it’s back into fantasy football, with Josh discussing a couple of players he believes are being grossly mispriced as well as a couple of players he’s infatuated with (at least one of whom might surprise you). Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Josh Hornsby (@FantasyADHD) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Can Jimmy GQ Do for You? (Guest: Melissa Jacobs) Jul 17, 2018

This week Pat is joined by none other than The Football Girl herself, Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl). To start the show, Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) takes a look at one later-round target at each of the four major positions and explains what he likes about each guy. Melissa joins the show (8.04), and after a brief conversation about her recent trip to Spain and Portugal and her upcoming podcast “home-and-home” with Ross Tucker, Melissa and Pat discuss Colin Kaepernick and the tricky situation the NFL now finds itself in with players and fans over the national anthem (16.12). There’s a deep dive into Melissa’s favorite team, the San Francisco 49ers, (26.12)with fantasy spins on Jimmy Garoppolo, Jerick McKinnon, Pierre Garcon, Marquise Goodwin and George Kittle. Melissa and Pat then discuss the rookie quarterbacks and guess at when they might make their first NFL starts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamara Police (Guest: Scott Pianowski of Yahoo) Jul 10, 2018

It’s Scott Fish Bowl week and Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) reveals his first two picks and lays out the dilemma he had in Round 2. Scott Pianowski (@Scott_Pianowski) of Yahoo.com joins the show (6:00) to talk about #SFB8 and the great scoring format Scott Fish has devised, and there’s a musical digression as Scott and Pat name their favorite Beatles album (Sgt. Pepper need not apply). Scott outlines some of his core philosophies about fantasy football, and Scott and Pat discuss how they apply to players such as (34:18)Allen Robinson, Deshaun Watson, Carson Wentz and Josh Gordon. After a brief conversation about Radiohead and whether “The Bends” is better than “OK Computer,” Scott offers his take on the New England backfield and why Rex Burkhead looks like a strong buy, (48:40)then offers a sneak preview of this weekend’s Stopa League auction in Las Vegas with the rest of the Yahooligans. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Paulsen (@Scott_Pianowski) Podcast Produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bearing Down on Chicago (Guest: Michael Beller of SI.com) Jul 04, 2018

This week's guest is Michael Beller (@MBeller) of SI.com, former podcast partner of host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF), and after some brief conversation about the World Cup, Beller offered his take on his hometown Chicago Bears and their potentially rosy outlook for 2018 (8:43). After running through the Bears from a fantasy perspective, Beller revealed his top five running backs (25:13), and then he and Fitzmaurice broke out another top-5 list -- their top 5 Rolling Stones songs (31:11). Beller and Fitzmaurice then debated five similarly ranked receivers from the same team, had a brief discussion about Jordan Reed, then closed with a brief baseball digression about the Chicago Cubs (Beller's favorite team) and the Milwaukee Brewers (Fitzmaurice's team). We have a winner in the Scott Fish Bowl entry contest! And the winner is ... Levi Andrew! Congratulations to Eli, and thank you to everyone who rated and reviewed the show in iTunes in the last week. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Michael Beller (@MBeller) Podcast Produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Fine Kettle Of (Scott) Fish Jun 27, 2018

Everybody into the bowl! The world-famous Scott Fish Bowl – quite possibly the biggest, wildest fantasy football league on earth – is almost upon us, and YOU can win a spot in it. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by revealing how you can earn one of the few remaining Scott Fish Bowl entries, (1.06) then has a few words of praise for his guest, Scott Fish himself (@ScottFish24), whose efforts raise thousands of dollars to buy Christmas toys for underprivileged children. (4.30) Scott discusses his just-announced weekly radio show on the Sirius XM Fantasy Channel, (6.30) and then it’s time for a Scott Fish Bowl preview: (8.00)Scott talks about the challenges of organizing a 900-person league, offers a sneak preview of the scoring system and the theme for SFB8, identifies a celebrity entrant, and discusses his own SFB performance history. After a brief discussion about Scott’s transition from Pepsi merchandiser to full-time fantasy analyst, it’s time for some Vikings talk. (23.30)Scott talks about the Minneapolis Miracle, and then Scott and Pat dig into the Vikings from a fantasy perspective. Scott talks about his enthusiasm for Dalvin Cook, whether he prefers Adam Thielen or Stefon Diggs, and why he thinks Kyle Rudolph could be a strong TE value. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (Twitter.com/@Fitz_FF) Guest: Scott Fish (Twitter.com/@ScottFish24) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (Twitter.com/@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unpacking the Packers (Guest: 4for4's John Paulsen) Jun 20, 2018

Hey, welcome to the debut edition of the podcast! After some snappy lead-in music by the band International Jet Set, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) of TheFootballGirl.com introduces himself and brings in producer Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) for a chat. Guest John Paulsen (@4for4_John) of 4for4.com then joins the show (6:00), and he and Pat discuss John’s college basketball career under legendary coach Bo Ryan (7:44). John, an ace player ranker, yields insight into the process of doing player rankings in his legendary “rankings cave” (12:45). Looking ahead to the 2018 season, Pat and John talk about where Andrew Luck should be ranked now that he’s throwing again (16:41) and how closely the ranking of T.Y. Hilton is tied to Luck’s health (18:38). John and Pat list their top 10 running backs (19:50) and try to pinpoint where Saquon Barkley should be ranked. And since Pat and John are both fans of the Green Bay Packers, there’s some conversation about the Packers from a fantasy perspective, including the murky RB situation (25:28), Jimmy Graham’s potential upside (28:41) and the value of the Green Bay receivers (30:14). Thank you for listening to Fitz on Fantasy, make sure you subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast app to ensure you never miss an episode. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Paulsen (@4for4_John) Podcast Produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Introduction Jun 17, 2018

Welcome to Fitz on Fantasy. This is the introduction. It will help explain a little about what you can expect to find on a weekly basis from your host Pat Fitzmaurice and his great guests. Pat is joined by the show's producer Colm Kelly to discuss what Pat has planned for THE podcast for obsessive fantasy football enthusiasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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