Bearing Down on Chicago (Guest: Michael Beller of SI.com)

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is Mike Tagliere of FantasyPros.com (@MikeTagliereNFL), who comes out spitting fire after recharging his batteries on a weeklong vacation. Tags weighs in on where Clyde Edwards-Helaire should be drafted after the Damien Williams opt-out, which of the Chiefs’ backup RBs is the favorite to be the No. 2 man, and what to make of the Buccaneers’ backfield after the signing of LeSean McCoy. There’s also some deep discussion about Tags’ hometown Bears. Is David Montgomery discount-priced? Who’s the best bet to start at QB in Week 1? Is an Anthony Miller breakout at hand? The conversation then turns to COVID-19, as Tags talks about living the quarantine life at home with a young son who has become an automotive prodigy. Tags and Pat speculate on the chances of the NFL getting its season in and bemoan the loss of in-person drafts and preseason games in August. Shifting to less discouraging topics, Tags and Pat also talk about T.Y. Hilton, A.J. Green, Henry Ruggs and TE strategy, and Tags lists a few of his favorite 2020 draft targets. There’s even a little Quintez Cephus conversation to wrap up the show. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Mike Tagliere (@MikeTagliereNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Elo 20201h 6min

If it’s late summer, it’s a lock that fantasy football enthusiasts are debating the Zero RB strategy on Twitter. On this week’s show, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in RotoViz managing editor and co-owner Blair Andrews, who offers his take on the merits of Zero RB and why it still makes sense seven years after Shawn Siegele introduced it to the world. Blair also talks about why he was excited to get A.J. Brown for an FFPC team he co-drafted with Pat Kerrane, Peter Overzet and Hasan Rahim, and why they (ahem)zeroed in on D’Andre Swift as their first running back. Blair and Pat discuss the Scott Fish Bowl, and Blair serves up takes on several of his late-round RB dart throws, including rookies A.J. Dillon, Darrynton Evans and Eno Benjamin. Blair and Pat spend a few minutes discussing Blair’s guitar-playing and the musical influences of their parents. Then Blair provides an overview of his recent article exploring the relationship between WR age and opportunity, naming one young receiver who jumped out as a must-have in this year’s draft. Blair and Pat also get into why Laviska Shenault is so appealing, how to play the TE position this year, and whether Will Fuller is a value or a trap. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Blair Andrews (@AmItheRealBlair) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Heinä 202054min

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Sirius XM Fantasy Channel host, Football Diehards senior editor and FSWA Hall-of-Famer Bob Harris (@footballdiehard), one of the true goodwill ambassadors of the fantasy industry. After talking about what goes into putting out annual fantasy football magazines and why mags are still popular even today, Bob offers an overview of his Scott Fish Bowl draft, and he and Pat discuss the outlook for Todd Gurley, the Rams’ intriguing RB situation, and the appealing discount on Odell Beckham Jr. this year Bob shares the story of how he undertook major lifestyle changes in his mid-40s and went from weighing more than 400 pounds to being a healthy-eating, workout-loving fitness fanatic. If you’ve added few pounds during the pandemic, Bob’s remarkable tale might inspire you to get back on the right track. Turning back to fantasy football, Bob talks about some of the players he’s planted flags on this year, including A.J. Green and John Brown. He and Pat also discuss how they’re ordering the upper-tier quarterbacks and what to make of Kenyan Drake and the Cardinals’ backfield. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Bob Harris (@footballdiehard) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Heinä 202054min

Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show with some shameless self-promotion and a story about R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills and the Scott Fish Bowl, then more or less turns the show over to Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion), the creator of PlayerProfiler.com and the host of the RotoUnderworld Podcast and the Sonic Truth Dynasty Podcast. Matt lays out his Scott Fish Bowl strategy and explains why he believes zero-RB is a suboptimal approach in the SFB and some other formats, then spins off into myriad other topics, including Leonard Fournette, Melvin Gordon, Chase Edmonds, Mike Gesicki, the Rams’ TEs, the 49ers’ RBs, and players who could potentially be affected by COVID-19. Matt also discusses the origins of PlayerProfiler.com and explains how a poorly designed children’s toy triggered his transformation from Zuckerbergian techno-drone into The Podfather. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Heinä 20201h 19min

The Scott Fish Bowl drafts are underway, and joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)to discuss the early SFB action is Dan Clasgens (@DanClasgens), host of the Fantistics Insider show on the Sirius XM Fantasy Channel and host of the Get Sports Info podcast. Dan and Pat go over their first few picks and discuss strategies to navigate the unique SFB scoring system. A resident of the Cincinnati metro area, Dan does a deep dive on the Bengals. Can Joe Burrow make a significant fantasy impact as a rookie? Does Joe Mixon have elite-RB upside? Who’s more valuable – A.J. Green or Tyler Boyd? Could John Ross or Tee Higgins be relevant this year? Dan offers his viewpoints. Dan also talks about his history at the Fantasy Channel, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, and then Dan and Pat assess Cam Newton’s fantasy value for 2020 now that he’s landed with the Patriots. They also check in on the AFC West, discussing whether the Chargers’ QB situation could weigh down Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, and whether Drew Lock will be able to leverage all of that young pass-catching talent in Denver. Dan also offers a few thoughts on the value of DeVante Parker, whose high school career he followed closely. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dan Clasgens (@DanClasgens) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Heinä 202056min

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB), editor-in-chief of FanDuel and numberFire, host of The Late Round Podcast and co-host of the Living the Stream podcast. JJ talks about the publication of his e-book “The Late Round Quarterback” eight years ago and why some of the analysis from the book now makes him cringe. JJ also discusses his recent podcast series on potential breakout players and explains why he likes Marquise Brown, Mecole Hardman, Anthony Miller, Tevin Coleman and Matt Breida. A native Pittsburgher, JJ professes his love for the Steel City and explains what makes Pittsburgh such a unique American city. He also offers his verdict of Primanti Brothers and the practice of putting fries and slaw right on top of the sandwiches. JJ also weighs in on the Steelers’ intriguing WR situation and on James Conner’s expected usage. How will Cam Newton fare in New England and does his arrival bode well for N’Keal Harry? What’s the outlook for Teddy Bridgewater in the new-look Carolina offense? And is Buccaneers rookie Keyshawn Vaughn a value play at RB? Tune in and find out. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Kesä 202054min

The Scott Fish Bowl drafts get started on July 6, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Sal Leto, co-host of the Fantasy Football Funhouse podcast and host of the SFB Podathon, a 24-hour fundraising livestream event that takes place leading up to, and during the first few hours of, the SFB drafts. Sal explains how the Podathon got started, reveals some of this year’s guests, and talks about how he prepares for being on air for a full day. Sal and Pat also discuss their recent SFB histories, this year’s SFB scoring system, and draft strategy in a superflex and TE-premium format. A lifelong New Yorker, Sal explains how he came to be a Raiders fan and discusses his reaction to their first-round selection of Henry Ruggs, how Bryan Edwards and Lynn Bowden could fit into the offense, and why Josh Jacobs looks like a value buy. Sal also talks about young New York QBs Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones, whether Le’Veon Bell is toast, which Giants and Jets pass catchers he likes, and why he’s nervous about Miles Sanders this year. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Sal Leto (@SalLetoFF) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Kesä 20201h 3min

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Fantasy Black Book contributor and former Quant Edge writer Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB), who dropped by to talk about the pandemic life, the sneaky upside of the Vikings’ passing game (with or without a Dalvin Cook holdout), and what might happen if Joe Mixon and the Bengals have a contract impasse. Derek and Pat also discuss why the fourth round of fantasy drafts is looking like fertile ground for wide receivers, then have a brief conversation about the Scott Fish Bowl. As big-time Terry McLaurin enthusiasts, Derek and Pat offer thoughts on why they hold the second-year receiver in such high regard. Derek explains why Christian McCaffrey isn’t his top-ranked player this year, why he’s willing to take Kenyan Drake as early as 1.08 and why he’s fading Todd Gurley this year. Derek and Pat also discuss Cooper Kupp, Darynton Evans, Josh Kelley, Damien Williams, Drew Lock, Preston Williams and Mike Gesicki, and Derek closes the show by talking about his favorite TE sleeper. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Kesä 20201h 14min