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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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