Fantasy Football Today Podcast

Jerick McKinnon will be a polarizing player this season, and we start the show with an email about a McKinnon concern (2:15). Then we're comparing upside and downside for Larry Fitzgerald, Jarvis Landry and Sammy Watkins (7:05). Heath and Adam do not agree with the listeners' Twitter votes ... Dissecting Heath's rankings as his optimism for T.Y. Hilton (17:40) and his feelings on Andrew Luck are discussed, he reveals the thinking behind his PPR rankings of the TEN backfield (21:20), gives us a TE sleeper (24:15) and gives projections for Matt Ryan (26:20) ... Putting Kareem Hunt under the microscope (34:00)! Are there any concerns here? Will Spencer Ware eat into his workload? Did Hunt beat up on an easy schedule last year? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and voicemails at 954-689-3199 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heath has a couple of unusual draft strategies to reveal and analyze, but first let's debate upside and downside for Carlos Hyde, Kerryon Johnson and Isaiah Crowell (1:50) and go through the latest NFL news (10:50) while wondering if the SEA defense will be tough for opposing QBs this season .. Drafting 3 WRs early in a non-PPR league (15:15) and drafting 3 RBs early in a PPR league (22:22), how did those teams turn out? Do you need a Top 12 WR to win a PPR league? Can you start Rex Burkhead confidently in non-PPR? ... Putting Julio Jones under the microscope (36:00)! Why can't this guy score TDs? Can he get back to 100 catches? When is the earliest you can justify drafting Jones? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam finds himself agreeing with Heath at an unusually high rate on the "Heath is Right" episode of Fantasy Football Today. First let's debate upside and downside for DeVonta Freeman, LeSean McCoy and Jordan Howard (1:00) ... We've got Dave's schedule analysis (13:04)! Find out which teams have the easiest schedules and which teams have a tough road ahead. Plus, Jameis Winston talk (17:31) and some research on ACL injuries (23:00) and how players come back the following year. How much does age matter with ACLs? ... Heath's breakouts include Dalvin Cook (26:50), Derrick Henry (32:58) and a number of fairly unproven players in great situations. And we're putting Michael Thomas under a microscope (44:00) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and your voicemails at 954-689-3199 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QB Debate (3:20): Who has the most upside out of Derek Carr, Marcus Mariota and Eli Manning? And who has the most downside? And we'll reveal what last year's stats say about Manning and Patrick Mahomes (11:20). Are they practically guaranteed to be #1 QBs? ... Reviewing a draft strategy that Jamey recently used picking first in a 12-team league (16:26). We kinda like it and we think you will too ... Early breakouts include Jerick McKinnon (30:00), basically every rookie RB, Stefon Diggs (36:50), Amari Cooper (39:50) and Trey Burton (43:00) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most upside and downside from this group (1:15): Michael Crabtree, DeVante Parker and Randall Cobb. We debate those 3 WRs to start the show! ... Let's take a look at early bust candidates from Jamey and Heath. We've got a surprisingly high amount of Eagles on this list (15:33) as they agree on Alshon Jeffery and Jay Ajayi. Heath also has Carson Wentz on his bust list. Why are we throwing some shade at one of the best offenses in the NFL? ... More busts! Our thoughts and theories on Alvin Kamara (20:55), LeSean McCoy (22:55), Sony Michel (27:15), Chris Thompson (32:00) and Jared Goff (34:15). Then we put Saquon Barkley under a microscope (37:50) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Obviously Jameis Winston is moving down in the rankings, but is he even worth drafting at this point considering his Week 5 bye? And what do we know about the Ryan Fitzpatrick/Mike Evans combination and what it means for Evans' Fantasy ranking. Adam and Jamey hop on for a bonus episode reacting to the latest news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comparing the upside and downside of RBs (1:45) Leonard Fournette, Alvin Kamara and Saquon Barkley and WRs (9:41) Mike Evans, Tyreek Hill and Doug Baldwin. People seem to forget that we've actually seen Evans' downside twice in the last three seasons ... Are we missing the boat on Will Fuller (14:50)? Is there a reason to be concerned about Julio Jones' relationship with the Falcons (19:33)? ... We discuss our recent PPR draft (25:35) as only two teams went WR/WR with their first two picks. And where is the dropoff in talent in Fantasy drafts (35:35)? Also, let's put Melvin Gordon under a microscope (38:00) ... Your voicemails (41:50) at 954-689-3199 and emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Tagliere of FantasyPros joins us today! We'll take a look at Mike's rankings and get his favorite breakout and biggest bust, but first we'll talk upside and downside of a group of 3 RBs (2:15) and 3 WRs (11:33). Find out how we feel about Jay Ajayi, Ronald Jones, Brandin Cooks and more ... Mike's Top 3 rookie RBs (25:00) may surprise you. He'll also tell us his favorite breakout (28:33) and why Evan Engram could be a bust (33:33). Also talking QB and TE strategy (37:02) and getting personal as we discuss sports, pizza and Die Hard ... Mike has DeAndre Hopkins as his #5 WR! He'll explain his thinking (44:51) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Covering a lot on today's show as we hear from our listeners about Lamar Miller (1:50) and Randall Cobb (5:30). We also compare the upside and downside for QBs (9:25) Kirk Cousins/Ben Roethlisberger/Jimmy Garoppolo and TEs (14:45) Evan Engram/Jimmy Graham/Trey Burton ... NFL news on Andrew Luck (19:05) and a host of rookie RBs (21:38). Are we buying the backfield competition that the coaches say exist? ... Putting Odell Beckham under a microscope (32:03), we discuss if he is an obvious first round pick or if an improved NYG running game and more competition for targets could lead to some Fantasy disappointment ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Out of Josh Gordon, DeMaryius Thomas and Alshon Jeffery, who has the most upside and who has the most downside (1:50)? Same question for Alex Collins, Joe Mixon and Rashaad Penny (6:02) as we start today's show debating those sets of WRs and RBs ... News and notes including Ty Montgomery's role in GB's offense (13:13), then we put Antonio Brown under the microscope (16:25). Should he go before the elite RBs? What do Brown and DeMaryius Thomas have in common? ... Heath reveals some early sleepers which are based on consensus rankings. He's got Jameis Winston (24:00), Isaiah Crowell (26:00) and a couple of WRs you can take late ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the impact of Julian Edelman's potential suspension (1:25)? At what point does he become great value in drafts? Is Tom Brady affected at all (5:21) and who will step up for NE? ... Comparing Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Eli Manning (13:40) as Manning has much better weapons but Garoppolo is just a better QB. How much does the surrounding offense matter for a QB? We also discuss RB news items on Dalvin Cook (22:00), Dion Lewis and Derrick Henry (24:26) and Christian McCaffrey (28:05) ... Putting DeAndre Hopkins under the microscope (31:55) and wondering what might go wrong for this stud WR. Then we move on to auction talk (40:00)! We discuss the best ways to set up an auction and the best ways to distribute your money. Can you spend 75-80% of your budget on just a few players? We also listen to your voicemails ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:

Ready for a random WR debate? Let's get it going with Jarvis Landry vs. Marvin Jones (1:50)! Then we tackle the four teams that are opening up minicamp this week. What are the Fantasy storylines for CHI (4:00), DET (6:35), MIA (14:36) and NE (17:35)? Does CHI have more offensive upside than DET? ... Putting Todd Gurley under a microscope (24:48). Could things actually get even better this year? Why is Adam leaning toward taking Le'Veon Bell ahead of Gurley in PPR? ... Advice for untimed drafts (37:58) and how QB rankings change when passing TDs are worth 6 points instead of 4 points (42:55) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bottom five OL in the NFL (1:50)! Which lines will be terrible in 2018? Are there backfields we are simply avoiding in drafts (9:30)? ... We put Ezekiel Elliott under a microscope (12:45) and discuss the upside and downside of drafting Zeke. Is there any chance he is a bust this year? Also Dave eats something that sounds gross but isn't (17:35), Jamey gives an awesome Russell Wilson stat (19:15) and we take you through the NFL news (21:45) ... Teammate combos (29:03)! Devonta Freeman and Julio Jones vs. Kareem Hunt and Tyreek HIll. Todd Gurley and Brandin Cooks vs. Ronald Jones and Mike Evans, plus more! ... Listener voicemails (40:22) as we try to make a realistic Fantasy dream team ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting the show with a draft! We draft 15 WRs for a startup dynasty league (4:35). Did any rookies or sophomores make the cut? Did Doug Baldwin crack the Top 15? ... Any chance for a Kareem Hunt sophomore slump (18:41)? Any chance Brandon Marshall is worth owning now that he has signed with SEA (26:08)? And we play "What are the Odds" as we compare Michael Crabtree vs. Amari Cooper (32:30), discuss Kenyan Drake's bust potential (34:05), discuss Joe Mixon's stud potential (35:00) and debate Julio Jones' ability to catch 10 TDs (35:51) ... More dynasty WR talk (44:00)! The CLE WRs and Corey Davis are a bit controversial. Where does Heath have the rookies? Is Mike Williams deserving of any hype? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We react to the Hunter Henry injury and how it might change how you draft TEs. Is Philip Rivers' value affected (3:05)? Which other LAC pass catchers could benefit (5:58)? ... Are there any WR handcuffs to draft this year (8:42)? Keep an eye on NO and GB. Can Danny Amendola get 80 catches this year (19:05)? Also we once again play "What are the Odds?" with Robert Woods (22:55), NFL rushing trends (26:55), SuperFlex leagues (29:50) and more ... We get into David Johnson's 2018 outlook (32:38), talk about our favorite draft positions in a PPR league (35:40), offer an intriguing rookie RB draft strategy (39:30), discuss players who are coming back from injury (46:24) and answer keeper questions ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's draft our Top 12 RBs in a startup PPR dynasty league (1:20). Does Saquon Barkley get drafted before Le'Veon Bell? Does Joe Mixon make the cut? ... We debate who the best SF WR is (8:28), if Jared Goff can become an elite QB (10:00), who will lead GB in carries (11:44) and if Marlon Mack can get 220 carries (14:45). Then we hear from you on today's mailbag with questions about Jordan Howard vs. Jerick McKinnon (17:05), Austin Seferian-Jenkins (21:30), dynasty league options and more. Plus your voicemails (36:30) including a great question about the CLE backfield (41:38)! ... More on Heath's dynasty RB rankings (47:41). Why is Kenyan Drake behind Mark Ingram and well ahead of Alex Collins? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we tackle our latest PPR mock draft, we've got some listener questions and NFL news to get to. Will the Browns be overhyped in Fantasy after their Hard Knocks appearance (4:00)? What's the latest with the TB ball carriers and pass catchers (8:22)? ... Dave, Jamey and Heath discuss our latest PPR draft (15:15) with their strategies, best picks and worst picks. They're also pointing out the best and worst picks of other teams in the draft as Heath and Adam square off on Julian Edelman's value (28:04) and we discuss when to take Jarvis Landry and Adam Thielen ... TE dynasty rankings (37:15)! Rob Gronkowski is not #1 and you may be surprised to see where Heath has Zach Ertz ranked. Trey Burton (40:12) is fairly high, and what about the rookies? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Juju Smith-Schuster a Top 50 overall player (2:50)? Is Allen Robinson a steal as of right now? And how crazy would it be to draft Josh Gordon and Jarvis Landry on the same team (9:05)? ... News and notes from around the NFL including a note on the DEN RBs (13:26), then it's time for Fantasy combos (18:50)! The guys decide which combination of players they'd rather have based on the results from our recent mock draft. We've also got listener voicemails (34:01). Which pick in the draft do we want to have (35:25)? ... Putting Heath's dynasty QB rankings under the microscope (41:30). Patrick Mahomes ahead of Carson Wentz!? What!? Also dynasty values of Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota, Ben Roethlisberger and the rookies ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the news of Mark Ingram's suspension, how high is too high for Alvin Kamara? We touch on that at the top of the show and revisit later. First, we have an even more pressing question: Is RB deeper than WR this year (2:02)? ... A bunch of takes on the Ingram suspension (6:42). Will Kamara literally run away with the job, or will Ingram return to his regular role? Are there any other NO RBs that could help in the first four weeks? Does NO's difficult midseason schedule matter? ... Some kinda fun trivia (20:55), and then it's time to review our 12-team, standard scoring mock draft (21:50). We'll take you through the first few rounds and debate Melvin Gordon vs. Kareem Hunt, Rob Gronkowski vs. Keenan Allen, Derrick Henry vs. Jerick McKinnon and more. Then we review our teams and give our final thoughts on roster construction (46:40) ... Email us fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ch

Covering a lot on today's show including why we didn't include Jerick McKinnon as an NFL Draft winner (1:40) and why Heath doesn't have DAL WR Michael Gallup in his Top 60 (4:00) ... More of Heath's rankings as we discuss Derrius Guice (13:31), Kerryon Johnson (14:45), Marshawn Lynch (16:50), Ronald Jones (22:40) and a TE (24:48) that Heath thinks has the potential to be a pleasant surprise this year ... Listener voicemails! Is DeShaun Watson the next RGIII (28:40)? Is Corey Coleman a thing (33:53)? And we may have found a new way to determine playoff seeding (36:05). Also, what's the impact of C.J. Anderson's signing (39:00)? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices