Should Josh Jacobs owners worry about Doug Martin? What does Doug Baldwin's absence mean for Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf? John Paulsen's 2019 projections are up, how does the running back position look? Is Damien Williams a safe pick in the third round with Carlos Hyde on the roster? What is Mark Ingram's outlook in Baltimore? Is Kenyan Drake a post-hype sleeper under a new regime in Miami? Who will be the lead back in Tampa? Who jumps out to John as the best and worst values at the quarterback...
May 21, 2019•47 min•Ep. 294
How can vacated targets and vacated touches help fantasy owners identify opportunity? Does Kyler Murray have a chance to post QB1 numbers? What about Dwayne Haskins? Will Josh Jacobs' workload be sufficient to justify his fourth round ADP? Why did the Rams use an early pick on Darrell Henderson and what does it mean for Todd Gurley owners? Will N'Keal Harry pick up the slack after Rob Gronkowski's retirement? Was the Chiefs' pick of Mecole Hardman a sign that Tyreek Hill's tenure in Kansas City ...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 293
How will the Antonio Brown trade impact both the Raiders and Steelers? Is Cleveland a great landing spot for Odell Beckham and how big of a mess have the Giants created for themselves after trading OBJ? Which receiver in Tampa is destined to break out next season? Which running back landed in a better spot: Le'Veon Bell or Mark Ingram? Will Nick Foles revive Jacksonville's offense? John Paulsen and Anthony Stalter answer these questions and more in their breakdown of the 2019 NFL free agency per...
Mar 26, 2019•56 min•Ep. 292
Will Bruce Arians turn Jameis Winston into a fantasy sleeper next season? Will Greg Roman ruin the production of the pass-catchers in Baltimore? Despite having previous success as the OC in Atlanta, is Dirk Koetter the right fit for Dan Quinn’s Falcons? What type of impact will new head coaches Matt LaFleur (Green Bay), Kliff Kingsbury (Arizona), Freddie Kitchens (Cleveland) and Adam Gase (NY Jets) have on their offenses in 2019? Who were the fantasy MVPs at the quarterback, running back, wide r...
Jan 18, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 291
Week 16 recap! Who’s motivated in Week 17? Will Todd Gurley play this week? Will Damien Williams continue to lead the Kansas City backfield with Spencer Ware back? Is Brian Hill a good play with Tevin Coleman out? How will the Steelers divvy up touches between James Conner and Jaylen Samuels? Is Jeff Wilson a sure bet to carry the load against the Rams? What sort of split will Royce Freeman and Devontae Booker get with Phillip Lindsay out? Will Lamar Miller return to a full workload? Is George K...
Dec 28, 2018•29 min•Ep. 290
What should owners do with Todd Gurley this weekend? Is John Kelly a viable play even if Gurley is a go? Are Melvin Gordon and Keenan Allen safe starts against a tough Ravens defense? Is Jamaal Williams a solid RB2 with Aaron Jones out? How about Jaylen Samuels, who faces a tough Saints defense? Who will serve as the lead back if Spencer Ware returns for the Chiefs? If Matt Breida plays is he a safe start against the Bears? Is LeSean McCoy a viable play for the Bills? Is Taylor Heinicke a good s...
Dec 21, 2018•47 min•Ep. 289
Will Jamaal Williams be a good start in Week 16 with Aaron Jones out? What about Keith Ford for the Bills? With Frank Gore likely sidelined, is Kalen Ballage startable at home against the Jaguars? Is Todd Gurley’s knee OK? Will Melvin Gordon and Keenan Allen be trustworthy if they’re able to play in Week 16? What’s going on with Leonard Fournette? Is Jaylen Samuels a must-start against the Patriots if James Conner remains out? Should Robert Foster be in lineups again this week? Will the new-look...
Dec 17, 2018•33 min•Ep. 288
How does Carson Wentz's injury impact the Eagles' pass-catchers? Is Elijah McGuire a legitimate RB2 or does his matchup with the Texans make him more of a RB3? Can owners trust that James Conner, Doug Baldwin and/or T.Y. Hilton will play in Week 15? With Matt Breida practicing on a limited basis this week, how should his and Jeff Wilson's owners handle this situation ahead of the 49ers' game against the Seahawks? Who benefits in New York with Odell Beckham Jr. already ruled out for the Giants? I...
Dec 14, 2018•39 min•Ep. 287
Will Week 14 injuries to Ben Roethlisberger, Spencer Ware and Tyreek Hill affect their availability for Week 15? How did Jaylen Samuels, Jeff Wilson and Austin Ekeler fare in lead back roles? Is Jarvis Landry a safe start after back-to-back good games? Is Ian Thomas trustworthy after a big game against the Browns? What about DaeSean Hamilton after seven catches and a touchdown against the 49ers? What's going on in the New England backfield? What about Baltimore's? John and Anthony answer these q...
Dec 10, 2018•32 min•Ep. 286
T-shirt winner announced! Mike McCarthy has been fired! Emmanuel Sanders tore his Achilles, who benefits in Denver? Mitch Trubisky is back! Who's a better Week 14 play--Austin Ekeler or Justin Jackson? DeSean Jackson is likely out--how safe are Chris Godwin and Adam Humphries against the Saints? Did anyone see Derrick Henry's epic TNF performance coming? Can owners trust Josh Allen, Jeff Wilson and Jaylen Samuels this week? TJ Hernandez joins John Paulsen to answer these questions (and more) on ...
Dec 07, 2018•52 min•Ep. 285
A.J. Green is hurt again--will John Ross be trustworthy down the stretch? How long will James Conner be out and is Jaylen Samuels a viable alternative? Why did Jeff Wilson play so much for the 49ers? What are the fantasy implications of the Kareem Hunt debacle? Is Dante Pettis the real deal? Is Adam Humphries a must-start going forward? Is Josh Allen stream-worthy after back-to-back 26-point games? Is Justin Jackson taking over for the Chargers? What does Kenneth Dixon's return mean in Baltimore...
Dec 03, 2018•13 min•Ep. 284
Win a free t-shirt for reviewing the pod! Is Joe Flacco going to play or is Lamar Jackson a safe start? What’s up with Gus Edwards and Alex Collins? Is Marlon Mack a good play against a stingy Jacksonville rush defense? Can owners trust Chris Thompson to produce when he returns to action on Monday night? Is A.J. Green a solid play in his first game back with a new quarterback? What does DeSean Jackson’s thumb injury mean for Adam Humphries and Chris Godwin? Will Chris Conley produce again with S...
Nov 30, 2018•34 min•Ep. 283
Is Austin Ekeler a solid start with Melvin Gordon (sprained MCL) potentially out for a couple of weeks? Who benefits if Marlon Mack can’t clear the concussion protocol by Sunday? What is the impact of Andy Dalton’s injury to the Cincinnati passing game? Is Frank Gore trustworthy if Kenyan Drake has to sit with a sprained shoulder? Is Josh Adams a solid RB2 the rest of the way after 22 carries against the Giants? What's the story with Eric Ebron’s big game after not garnering a single target in W...
Nov 26, 2018•35 min•Ep. 282
What does Alex Smith’s injury mean for Washington’s offense? Is LeGarrette Blount worth a start on Thanksgiving? Should owners add Jalen Richard since Doug Martin is dealing with an ankle injury? Are any of the Oakland receivers worth adding after Brandon LaFell’s Achilles injury? Is Cameron Brate streamable with O.J. Howard possibly out with an ankle injury? Is Josh Adams a trustworthy start moving forward? What about Gus Edwards—is he the new RB1 in Baltimore? Will Tre’Quan Smith and D.J. Moor...
Nov 19, 2018•30 min•Ep. 281
Was last night’s game against the Seahawks the final straw for Mike McCarthy and what does Bon Iver have to do with McCarthy’s job security? Has Rashaad Penny moved ahead of Mike Davis in the Seattle backfield? Who's going to start at QB for the Ravens in Week 11? How does the return of Royce Freeman impact Phillip Lindsay’s outlook? Is Joe Mixon’s knee OK? If Chris Godwin is out, are both DeSean Jackson and Adam Humphries startable against the G-Men? Who is Matthew Stafford going to throw to wi...
Nov 16, 2018•30 min•Ep. 280
Is Josh Reynolds worth a pickup (again) now that Cooper Kupp is done for the year? How long will Marvin Jones be out with a bone bruise in his knee? What is Amari Cooper’s rest-of-season value after another solid outing with his new team? Is Aaron Jones an RB1 the rest of the way? Can Eric Ebron be trusted? What should owners do with Jordan Howard, who flopped in a great matchup against the Lions? Is Josh Adams the RB to own in Philly? Are both Kerryon Johnson and Theo Riddick startable? Is Doug...
Nov 12, 2018•29 min•Ep. 279
What is Dez Bryant’s value now that he’s landed in New Orleans? Is Leonard Fournette a safe start in his first game back? What’s the value of Mike Davis if Chris Carson remains out? Does Robby Anderson benefit with Josh McCown back under center for the Jets? Doug Baldwin has a new injury—should owners bench him against the Rams? Allen Robinson is back—should owners start him against the Lions? Is John Ross a safe start with A.J. Green sidelined? What about Chris Carson with Sammy Watkins gimpy? ...
Nov 09, 2018•32 min•Ep. 278
How valuable is Mike Davis now that Chris Carson has re-injured his hip? Is John Ross worth a look given A.J. Green’s toe problems? Is Demaryius Thomas a safe start after a solid debut with the Texans? Will Cordarrelle Patterson have a role if/when Sony Michel returns? How should owners handle the Jordan Howard/Tarik Cohen dynamic in Chicago? Is Duke Johnson back? Why won’t the Dolphins commit to Kenyan Drake? What did we learn about the Green Bay backfield on Sunday night? Why are the Texans fe...
Nov 05, 2018•26 min•Ep. 277
T-shirt giveaway! What will the Demaryius Thomas and Golden Tate trades mean for their new and old teams? Is Aaron Jones an RB1 after the Ty Montgomery trade? Will Dalvin Cook play this week? Geronimo Allison has a groin injury—what does this mean for Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Randall Cobb? Is Cooper Kupp a safe start in his first game back? With Kenny Stills likely out and Torrey Smith already ruled out, should owners go back to the well with DeVante Parker and D.J. Moore? Should owners benc...
Nov 02, 2018•36 min•Ep. 276
How does Hue Jackson’s dismissal affect the Browns’ offense? Is Chris Conley an option for Tyreek Hill owners? If Mike Evans misses any time, where will DeSean Jackson and Chris Godwin be ranked? Who has the most fantasy value among Courtland Sutton, Keke Coutee and D.J. Moore, three widely available receivers who are seeing an increased role? When is it safe to play Tarik Cohen and/or Jordan Howard? What is Isaiah Crowell’s rest-of-season value after a disappointing outing against the Bears? Wh...
Oct 29, 2018•41 min•Ep. 275
What is Amari Cooper’s value now that he’s a Cowboy? How will his departure impact the Oakland passing game? With Matt Breida looking iffy, who’s the running back to target in San Francisco? Is Latavius Murray a good start against the Saints with Dalvin Cook out again? Is Phillip Lindsay an RB1 with Royce Freeman questionable for Week 8? Can owners trust Marlon Mack after a big Week 7? What can owners expect from Geronimo Allison and Randall Cobb, who look likely to play against the Rams? Is Rob...
Oct 26, 2018•38 min•Ep. 274
Is there a way for owners to capitalize on the opportunity available in the New England backfield with Sony Michel likely out a while? Is Chris Ivory worth a start in Week 8 if LeSean McCoy is sidelined? Which RB in Oakland is worth a pickup with Marshawn Lynch out a month or more? What is Josh Gordon’s rest-of-season value after his first 100-yard day for the Patriots? What should owners do with Le’Veon Bell? Is Nick Chubb a rest-of-season starter in all formats? With Matt Breida gimpy, is Rahe...
Oct 22, 2018•40 min•Ep. 273
Is this the week Dalvin Cook comes back? Is Isaiah Crowell going to play? What does Theo Riddick’s injury mean for Kerryon Johnson? How does Quincy Enunwa’s injury impact the other receivers for the Jets? Ted Ginn is on IR—what does this mean for Tre’Quan Smith and Cameron Meredith? Can owners start T.Y. Hilton this week? How will the Rams utilize Josh Reynolds with Cooper Kupp out? What does Royce Freeman’s ankle injury mean for Phillip Lindsay? Which quarterbacks are streamable with three good...
Oct 19, 2018•36 min•Ep. 272
How should fantasy owners proceed with receivers Amari Cooper and Corey Davis? Following his big performance against the Jaguars defense, is Cole Beasley fantasy relevant moving forward? Is Jordan Howard still a reliable RB2? Is Alex Collins back following a two-touchdown performance against the Titans? John Paulsen and Anthony Stalter discuss these questions, break down the latest RBBC situations, go over the latest injury news and preview the Monday night matchup between the 49ers and Packers....
Oct 15, 2018•36 min•Ep. 271
Is Dalvin Cook trustworthy in his first game back? Leonard Fournette may be out a while! Is Alfred Morris a good start if Matt Breida is out? Should owners pick up Marlon Mack? What’s up with Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp? Is Josh Gordon in a blowup spot with Chris Hogan iffy for Week 6? If O.J. Howard is out, is Cameron Brate a no-brainer streaming option? Is Odell Beckham trustworthy with Eli Manning stinking up the joint? Is Carson Wentz a QB1 rest-of-season? Who’s the RB1 in Philly? Is Baker...
Oct 12, 2018•37 min•Ep. 270
Is Alfred Morris an every-week start while Matt Breida is out? Is Josh Reynolds worth a look with Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp in concussion protocol? Is Russell Wilson trustworthy? Is Austin Ekeler an every-week start despite his limited role? Is Kenyan Drake back? Why is Isaiah Crowell so unpredictable? Will Mike McCarthy ever free Aaron Jones? Is it time to start Buck Allen over Alex Collins? Is there any reason to hold onto Derrick Henry? How much of an impact will Mark Ingram have on Alvin...
Oct 08, 2018•31 min•Ep. 269
What impact will Mark Ingram's return have on Alvin Kamara? Is Joe Mixon a RB1 coming off injury? Should owners trust Devonta Freeman in a potential shootout with the Steelers? How much does Aaron Rodgers' fantasy stock drop if the Packers' wide receiver corps isn't healthy? John Paulsen and Anthony Stalter discuss these questions before John hands out his Sneaky Starts for Week 5.
Oct 05, 2018•30 min•Ep. 268
Breaking News: Le’Veon Bell is back! Or he will be back. Probably. What can owners expect in Week 8 and beyond. Uh-oh, T.Y. Hilton is injured! Are Ryan Grant or Chester Rogers worth picking up? What should owners expect from T.J. Yeldon while Leonard Fournette is out? Which Cincinnati tight end is a better pickup in light of Tyler Eifert’s season-ending injury? Is Cameron Brate a surefire TE1 with O.J. Howard sidelined? Ezekiel Elliott is dinged up—is it time to pick up Rod Smith? Jameis Winston...
Oct 01, 2018•43 min•Ep. 267
After a huge night on Thursday Night Football, what is Jared Goff's outlook? Should Keenan Allen owners be worried about his availability for Week 4? How does Rex Burkhead’s injury impact Sony Michel and James White in New England? With Jack Doyle and Evan Engram out for Sunday, what are the best available options at tight end? How do we capitalize on Rishard Matthews' departure in Tennessee? Is Alshon Jeffery startable in his first week back?
Sep 28, 2018•35 min•Ep. 266
What options do Jimmy Garoppolo owners have now that the 49ers QB is out for the season? Who benefits from Evan Engram's injury? Is Calvin Ridley a fantasy starter following his big game? Will the Steelers trade Le'Veon Bell? Is Kenny Golladay an every-week WR2? Are the backfield committees in Seattle, Green Bay and Indianapolis any clearer after Week 3? Who are the top pickups off the waiver wire heading into Week 4?
Sep 24, 2018•36 min•Ep. 265