Rotowire Fantasy Football Podcast

Jake Letarski and Joe Bartel give a detailed breakdown of some do's and dont's for first-time fantasy players, and also go over all the news and notes from a busy day of NFL training camp. The RotoWire Fantasy Football rankings are live! You can see them for FREE! by checking out this link http://www.RotoWire.com/TRY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Liss and Jeff Erickson finish up their conversation with what goes into RotoWire's rankings, plus they discuss the breakthrough news on Aaron Rodgers and the continuing story on Michael Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Jenstad and Andrew Laird discuss the basics of daily fantasy football, including which types of contests certain people are best suited for, how some season-long research helps with DFS, and what tools people may be using incorrectly as part of their research process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) dive into a wide range of topics in Thursday's episode, including a look at the Rams backfield in light of the Cam Akers injury and a deep dive into the Bills offense along with some teams to target for stacking in best ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson Aaron Rodgers non-contract extension non-story Saquon Barkley Emphasis on film over projected role Eschewing ADP Player Evaluation vs. Draft Structure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A comprehensive review of all the fantasy football relevant off-season transactions. Joe Bartel (@JBFantasySports) and Jake Letarski (@RotoJake) update you with the details that will help you win your league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Liss and Jeff Erickson discuss the process of ranking and projection players for the upcoming fantasy football season, including the reason why we do projections for players in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the RotoWire Las Vegas League draft that took place earlier this week and circle back on their #SFB11 drafts now that they have finished. The guys end the show by talking about some current ADP bargains, including Leonard Fournette, David Johnson, Christian Kirk and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McKechnie and Mario Puig check in through four days of action in the #SFB11, where the midpoint is near and rosters are taking shape in one of the biggest fantasy football events of the year. The guys talk strategy, quarterbacks, tight ends and endgame planning for this unique format. The guys then turn their attention to the FSGA Futures and Props Draft, which is a unique league in its own right as drafters select wagers for the upcoming football season in a snake-draft style format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which rookies will produce from Week 1? When should I draft my tight end? Is there a sleeper QB who can help win my league? We answer these questions and more. Mario Puig and Alan Seslowsky reveal a few of their secrets to winning your fantasy football league in 2021. Get RotoWire Fantasy Football Rankings FREE ➡️ HTTP://www.rotowire.com/TRY

John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) cover a broad range of topics in this week's episode, ranging from Josh Jacobs surprisingly low ADP to a look at the Denver backfield. The guys also take two deep dives in the NFC North, breaking down the offenses in Detroit and Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) take a look at one of the biggest draft trends in fantasy football right now, Zero RB. What is it, where does it succeed, and where does it fail? The guys identify some targets for those taking the plunge with the Zero RB strategy as well before getting into deep dives on the Raiders and Rams offenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McKechnie and Mario Puig assess the situation in Tennessee now that Julio Jones is a Titan. The guys also take detours to Philly and Miami to dissect what those offenses will look like in 2021 given their wealth of new pieces as well.  Rotowire.com/free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) dive into several topics in this week's episode ranging from the drama in Atlanta and Green Bay to Mario's Best Ball Draft Strategy, along with a look at how the early round ADPs are shaping up for wide receivers.  00:00-2:00 Intro  2:00-5:00 AJ Brown's Recruiting Efforts of Julio Jones 5:00-13:00 The Latest with Aaron Rodgers and The Packers 13:00 Mario's Strategy with Underdog Best Ball 18:30 Roster construction  22:00 Austin Ekeler 25:00 Targeting Justin Herbert Early WR Strategy 30:00 32:30:: DJ Moore slot/scheme fit 35:00 Allen Robinson and Terry McLaurin as Draft Targets 40:00Michael Thomas  45:00-49:00 Keenan Allen  49:00-End: Justin Herbert and Regression Narrative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) dive into a variety of topics in this week's podcast, including the Julio Jones trade rumors along with a breakdown of the RotoWire PPR Mock Draft and a look at early running back strategy.  00:00-1:30 Intro 1:30-7:00 Julio Jones Trade Rumors and Atlanta's Plans 8:30-34:00 RotoWire PPR Mock Draft Recap 9:00-15:00 John's Team: Darren Waller as TE2 and a first-round pick; Austin Ekeler next pick 18:00- 26:00 David Montgomery & Cooper Kupp & Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Herbert 26:00 Zack Moss  30:00 Hunter Henry/ NE Tight Ends;  RB Tiers 35:00 -End  35:30-43:00  Alvin Kamara vs. Saquon Barkley vs. Jonathan Taylor 43:30-48:00 Ezekiel Elliott Bounce Back 48:00-53:00 Aaron Jones vs. J.K. Dobbins 53:00-end Joe Mixon vs. Antonio Gibson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McKechnie and Mario Puig give a rundown of the notable picks from RotoWire's Staff Dynasty Draft with analysis on DeVonta Smith, Trey Lance, and a trio of rookie receivers who went back-to-back-to-back in this league. The guys spend the second half of the show breaking down Atlanta's new offense under Arthur Smith, who previously deployed a run-heavy scheme in Tennessee. How will he adjust to the Falcons' personnel when he doesn't have a Derrick Henry type but does have a combination of Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Kyle Pitts and Matt Ryan?   00:00-1:25: Opening 1:25-2:00: Ja'Marr Chase goes 1.1 2:00-5:00: QB Strategy in a 14-Teamer 5:45-10:00: DeVonta Smith goes 3rd overall/Philly Offense 10:00-15:25: Jalen Hurts Dynasty Trade/Kyler Murray Discussion 16:00-18:50: Javonte Williams Outlook 18:50-24:30: Trey Sermon 25:00-38:00: Terrace Marshall vs. Rashod Bateman vs. Rondale Moore in Dynasty 43:20-57:55: Atlanta Offense Deep Dive       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Mario examine the full fallout from the NFL Draft, discussing the best and worst picks and team drafts from around the league. The guys spend the second half of the show breaking down the 2021 values for the rookie running backs like Najee Harris, Travis Etienne and Javonte Williams, as well as the rookie quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence, Trey Lance and Justin Fields.   Opening-11:30 -- Surprising picks from the first round 11:30-25:00: Best picks from the first round (Travis Etienne) 25-30:00 Rashod Bateman's fit with the Ravens 30:47: Rookie Redraft Rankings 31:00-42:00 Najee Harris and the Pittsburgh Offense 44:00-49:00 Javonte Williams in Denver 49:00-54:00- Trey Sermon in San Francisco 54:00-59:00-Kenny Gainwell in Philly 58:00 Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Offense 1:02: Trevor Lawrence is a QB1 for Fantasy This Year 1:05-end: Justin Fields, Trey Lance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McKechnie and Mario Puig get you set for the first round of the NFL Draft with a look at how all 32 picks could shake out Thursday night. The guys get into needs, fits and predictions for each team and each draft slot while also identifying some teams that could trade up or down. The guys round out the show by looking at the betting market for the draft and identifying some wagers with value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McKechnie and Mario Puig sift through the latest rumors as the draft approaches. Is Mac Jones at risk of sliding out of the first round? How do we project DeVonta Smith in light of his latest weigh-in? Where does JaVonte Williams fit in the broader running back picture for fantasy drafts? All of that, plus a deep dive into John's strategy for a recent Best Ball Draft where the player pool is only Rookies and Second-Year players. Can you win without drafting quarterback early? The guys round it off with a look at a pair of playmaking receivers who could be steals in the upcoming draft in Nico Collins and Tamorrion Terry.  1:25 Is Mac Jones at risk of slipping in the draft? 11:25 How do we evaluate an unprecedented case like DeVonta Smith? 23:00 Where does JaVonte Williams fit in the broader running back picture for fantasy drafts? 30:30 Is Zack Moss undervalued? 35:40 Rookie and Second-Year Best Ball Draft Strategy 48:50 Nico Collins and Tamorrion Terry vs. Michael Pittman and Denzel Mims   Learn more ab

John McKechnie and Mario Puig dive deep into two teams with plenty of question marks but plenty of intrigue as well, the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. The guys examine whether Denver's star-studded group of pass-catchers headlined by Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Noah Fant can elevate Drew Lock's level of play and turn the Broncos into a fantasy goldmine. Carolina is next up as John and Mario discuss how the Panthers' offense can help Sam Darnold and help raise the passing game's floor from 2020. In the second half of the show, the guys run through a two-round rookie draft to help paint a picture of how home dynasty leagues should approach that part of their offseason. Previewing the Broncos 1:00Drew Lock Breakdown 2:30What will translate from 2020 to 2021 in Denver? 7:00Courtland Sutton return, Jerry Jeudy development, Tim Patrick's presenceJerry Jeudy Breakdown 11:00Denver Running Backs: Is Melvin Gordon a value at ADP? 16:55Previewing the Panthers 19:30Sam Darnold Breakdown 24:00Rookie Dra