Week two was chaos as injuries jumped up and bit the NFL in a major way. Mans starts out recapping all of the injuries from week two, discusses who you should have picked up on waivers and what the long-term implications are of each situation. Then he goes through his Fantasy Guru rankings and tells you which players are for sure STARTS and which are SITS for week three. Since there are so many injuries to RB’s, Jeff reviews his updated RB Grid for the week complete with the new starters and han...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast We start out by reviewing the incredible run that the users at Elite Fantasy went on in DFS NFL week 1. Our top five winners cleared over $1 million and that was just the tip of the iceberg. Jeff Mans discusses the mental game of moving forward after such an incredible start to the season while also reflecting on the missed opportunities that he had. Mans reviews the entire week 2 injury report, gives his starts and sits according to his rankings and plays a round of “nervous or not.” He also dr...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast The weekly preview podcast has a home here on One Mans Opinion! Join Jeff Mans as he goes game by game through the first week of the 2020 NFL regular season. In a time where there was a real question of whether this season would happen, Mans takes you on a ride of how we got here and where this season winds up. He also puts his official NFL season team projections on tape before the season begins.
Sep 10, 2020•51 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Ted Schuster joins Mans on this special final preseason episode. The guys discuss how a surprise one hour SXM show derailed their process on Tuesday then uncover their lists of NFL players they are most & least invested in for fantasy football this season. This leads to a conversation about the Dallas Cowboys offensive line and the impact it will have on Dak, Zeke and company in 2020. Jeff & Ted also discuss the backfield situations in Chicago, Jacksonville, Atlanta and Washington before announc...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff Mans loves to do sports research and today he is ready to unveil his new pet project in NFL analysis which could give us a huge advantage in seasonal, DFS & sports betting. He also talks about the Leonard Fournette situation and how both the Buccaneers and Jaguars backfields will play out. After that it is an open forum as Mans answer every single one of his Twitter “Ask me anything” questions.
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast To start the show today, Jeff goes over the latest news from around NFL Training Camps including updates on David Montgomery, Miles Sanders, and D’Andre Swift. Then, Mans dives into his talent evaluator self to explore the deepest of fantasy football sleepers at every position. He teaches an important lesson on knowing who the “good” players are before they break out in order to position yourself better in fantasy football.
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jeff Mans goes over his entire 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Plan that he calls his “MANSifesto.” In doing so, he addresses what to do in case the NFL is delayed or canceled, how to properly set up your home leagues, addresses the kneeling for the anthem debate, and more. Then, he reveals how he is attacking each position in fantasy football this year by revealing targets and strategies for each. We even get him to reveal his super late-round sleepers for 2020 here as well....
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Another second hour of Jeff Mans’ award-winning fantasy sports show is LIVE here in podcast form! Today Jeff expands on the popular fantasy football “handcuffing” debate that took place on his SiriusXM show while going back in time to reflect on how he adopted the Bill Walsh philosophy when it comes to fantasy sports. From having a gun to his head at a pool hall to dozens of keeper questions, this episode sprays to many different fields and answers so many questions in just an hour plus.
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Since his SiriusXM show is just one hour on Thursdays, Mans has decided to give you the second hour in podcast form for free! Today he discusses the behind the scenes discussion at SiriusXM while reacting to the NFL’s player opt-out deadline. Jeff also answers EVERY question posted on his AMA twitter thread which includes what happened between Tommy G and Elite Sports that resulted in a parting of ways. As usual, no topic is off-limits on this straight truth episode of One MANS Opinion.
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast One of the most prestigious fantasy football leagues in the world is the Scott Fish Bowl and in this episode Jeff Mans reviews his draft round by round. This is a very unique league setup that features 2QB/SuperFlex spot, dramatically different QB scoring, TE premium scoring and four starting FLEX spots in total. How does a professional fantasy football player sculpt a team in such a different format? Find out by listening in to this episode.
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Don’t think coaches matter? Jeff is here to change your mind. He dives deep in his NFL analysis today. He doesn’t just hunt the data from the same sources as everybody else, he tracks it all and researches it all himself, and one thing is clear, the coaches are the real masterminds behind winning super bowls. Jeff is jam-packed with examples for those of you who might be skeptical! Key Takeaways: [1:20] Today’s podcast will change the way you play fantasy football. [5:00] A lot of work goes into...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff isn’t going to do another team break down this episode. He is actually going to talk about whether it makes sense or not to change the Washington Redskins name. Are we embracing Native Americans or just mocking them? What other team names should we change if we start with the Redskins? All this and more on One Man’s Opinion. Key Takeaways: [4:30] When doing statistical modeling, math isn’t always the correct answer. Jeff explains. [8:20] This is the worst offensive in the NFL. However, defe...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff has been hard at work, as always, and sits down to discuss why the Browns are going to be a great bang for your buck this year. Not only do they have a fantastic lineup, but the people working behind the scenes have an incredible, incredible track record. Get ready because Jeff predicts that the Browns will be winning at least eight-plus games this season! Key Takeaways: [2:30] The only promo Jeff is running right now is on this podcast. [2:55] Why does Jeff like the Browns? [5:50] A quick ...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff is super excited about adding in some amazing new futures to the website. Not only is it easier now to pick and compare players, the Fantasy Guru website is now offering easy player grids so that you can do everything you need to do within one sheet! Also, Jeff’s 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Guide is out and he shares a quick overview/recap on some of the teams and players that are worthwhile this year. Key Takeaways: [2:15] Where has Jeff been? Why no podcast? [4:05] Jeff’s sister tested po...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff is excited! Sports is back! But that doesn’t mean this pandemic is over. There is no cure and there may not be for a long time, if ever! So, we still need to be careful and follow the rules. Jeff gives a recap of all the sports that are coming back. You might notice that there is one sport in particular that has been a bit silent… and that’s MLB. They do not have anything together. Jeff rants on why nobody cares about MLB and why they’re heading towards a road of disappearing forever. Key T...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff sits down and shares his story on how he got involved in fantasy sports. He was a teenager when he got started and genuinely believes this is what he was meant to do with his life. After 30-plus years of experience in the industry, there is a reason why he and his close friends are the best in the business and don’t get burned out like some of the other guys do. Key Takeaways: [1:50] Gardner Minshew… The truth does hurt sometimes. [6:20] How did Jeff get his start in fantasy sports? [7:20] ...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Some changes have been happening over at the EliteFantasy.com and Jeff wanted to take some time to clear the air and lay down some of his plans for the future. The good news is sports is back and Elite Fantasy is doing better than ever! Here are some of the upcoming changes happening in 2020 and beyond. Key Takeaways: [3:00] Thank you for all the supportive feedback about last week’s episode about Jeff’s struggle with depression. [4:45] Follow up topic: We need to be able to identify when we’re ...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff wanted to take a break from sports right now to talk about depression. He has experienced bouts of this growing up and even in adult life. He wanted to talk to you about it because he knows that being locked up in your house for two months probably means you might be struggling and feeling down. He hopes you are taking care of yourself and shares his story. Key Takeaways: [1:50] Jeff takes a break from sports for today. [2:30] UFC 249 is back this Saturday and NASCAR is a week away! [4:05] ...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff gets Armando Marsal to help him go through the NFL Draft Grades for all 32 teams. Jeff shares his top draft picks, but be warned! He is a harsh draft picker. Armando weighs in his thoughts on what some of these teams did right and others… not so much. Bad trades, bad team matches happening all around in the NFL, but there is a silver lining! Key Takeaways: [1:10] Armando and Jeff talk about TikTok. [5:15] Join — Fanlinksports.com to see more of Jeff, Armando, and the rest of the Fantasy Gur...
Apr 29, 2020•2 hr 5 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff wanted to give you a full breakdown of his top 10 NFL draft picks for each ranked position. He shares some of his favorites, not so favorites, as well as people with potential for your fantasy sports picks. There’s a lot to go over so Jeff really dives in on the first two positions, running back and wide receiver, but due to time had to speed up his final picks for the OL, CB, and TE positions. Key Takeaways: [1:10] We still have sports betting going on! [2:15] Jeff loves Tik Tok because it...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast There are a lot of things going on in the world today, so let’s just focus on some fun NFL Draft QB Rankings. Jeff has his top ten picks and discusses some of the NFL Draft Rankings he’s had in the past. He keeps them all in a file, so if you have any doubts or questions, call him out on it on Twitter and he’ll tell you who he was rooting for, way back when! Key Takeaways: [3:15] Jeff knows 12 people now who are positive for COVID-19 and one of them has already passed away. [6:00] Jeff is tired ...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Bob Harris joins Jeff Mans on this week’s podcast to discuss how he got started in fantasy football. It wasn’t an easy road. He was living with his grandmother at 38 to try and make this work. No one really believed in him and he started becoming that crazy guy with deluded dreams. Bob believes the reason why this all worked out for him was that he was just too stupid to quit. He also shares his weight-loss journey and why he decided to make a change for the better and improve his health. Key Ta...
Apr 08, 2020•2 hr 31 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff understands people are bored in their houses right now but we have to think about other people. Jeff already personally knows 11 people who have come down with coronavirus and it’s no joke. Some of them are already hospitalized because of it. So do your part, stay inside and God bless all you guys right now who are working on the frontlines. This week’s episode focuses on the post-free-agency NFL football rankings and some of Jeff’s favorite guys in Football right now. Key Takeaways: [1:45]...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff Mans has Ray Flowers on the show to give his insight on how cut-throat this business can really be. Ray’s been in this business full-time for 19 years and knows that getting started and getting serious with fantasy sports is tough when you have a full-time job or other things on your plate. A lot of fantasy sports companies are closing down right now or doing massive layoffs and that’s because they’re just hobbyists who never took this seriously in the first place. If you want good guys to ...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In an emotional unveiling, Jeff Mans discusses for the first time publicly the story of his Father who grew up as an Illinois Farmer, went to war for his country, battled depression, alcoholism and cancer in what became a most inspiring life story. It’s a story of family, a story of courage and a story of life. If you want to understand Mans, hear the true story of what inspires him. Jeff’s old man is his hero, but it took a long time for him to be that way. Jeff was the youngest of five childre...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast They’ve been friends, co-workers, business owners and the most recognizable duo in fantasy sports radio for 25+ years. Now you get to hear the stories of how they met, why they decided to work with each other and what it is like co-hosting with a polar opposite. From the early days of Ted’s backyard parties to the stories of Jeff almost dying, you must hear the true uncensored story of how Mans met Schuster. Ted Schuster has been Jeff’s childhood friend for over 25 years. They have grown up toge...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Jeff starts out with a story from his childhood growing up with Irish immigrant Parents and Grandparents. A fire is lit as Mans takes on the social media trolls who like to claim that isolated posts “didn’t age well” and are simply looking to discredit people for out of context posts. There is also a full recap of NFL Free Agency day two including Tom Brady’s announcement that he is leaving New England. Twitter has been blowing up Jeff’s feed telling him some of his twee...
Mar 18, 2020•45 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast In the wake of the coronavirus, Jeff Mans takes a look at what we can all do to help one another get through one of the toughest times in recent history. He gives you tips on what you can do to occupy your mind and time as well as giving you an update on the content plan across the Elite Sports Network. Mans also breaks down the start of NFL Free Agency including two of the worst trades he has ever seen in the NFL Jeff is sick and tired of seeing soft men in our nation. His father was a Korean W...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Tommy G comes on to share his side of the story about all of the crazy life events that have happened to him this far. Quitting his cushy job, working for free, everything for the love of daily fantasy sports. He even talks about that one crazy period of his life where he got married. Buckle up as you’re going to get the full story on what happened to him during FanDuel, Rotogrinders, and SiriusXM. Key Takeaways: [1:00] Tommy G can’t believe Jeff is on Tik Tok. [3:25] What was young Tommy G like...
Mar 11, 2020•2 hr 5 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff Mans wants YOU to make money from your sports fandom. So, on today’s episode he gives everybody advice on how to cash in on all of the sports knowledge you already possess. In that spirit, Mans gives out his best MLB future bets for the 2020 season then recaps the 2020 NFL Combine with his All-Combine Team. There’s also some tips on surviving the coronavirus and a fascinating way to generate water from your own home. If you like the show, be sure to share it with your friends! Key Takeaways...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 
