Week 13 Matchups, Must-Starts, and Must-Benches

We are back to break down more players we think will define the 2022 season as explained using quotes from the movie ‘Step Brothers.' Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more! Email us! mailto:ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Elo 20221h 10min

We answer listener questions about taking Justin Jefferson first overall in the draft, which 2nd round running back will make the leap, the best strategies for an auction draft, how to conceive of the best way to determine draft order, and more. We also settle the great Häagen-Dazs debate, and more. (0:47) - Should you take Justin Jefferson 1st overall? (5:33) - Which RB2 will make the leap? (7:53) - Best auction draft strategy (24:58) - Best/wrose PPR players (26:59) - Strategies for larger leagues (30:59) - Ways to determine draft order (34:30) - Fantasy traits to avoid (37:49) - Fantasy punishment debate (41:36) - Ice cream power rankings Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Rankings for tiers, sleepers, and more! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Elo 202252min

We recap Week 2 of the preseason by highlighting all of the fantasy-relevant players who helped or hurt their draft stock over the weekend. We finish the show by reading a listener email, holding Fantasy Court, and play America’s favorite game, Two Truths, One Lie. (1:25) - Tom Brady, Bucs (8:27) - Kenny Pickett, Steelers (13:56) - Ken Walker III, Seahawks (19:55) - Antonio Gibson, Commanders (25:44) - Dameon Pierce, Texans (27:41) - Nico Collins, Texans (28:07) - Christian Kirk, Texans (29:28) - Tyquan Thornton, Patriots (30:33) - Josh Palmer, Chargers (33:38) - Jahan Dotson, Commanders (37:18) - Albert Okwuegbunam, Broncos (39:44) - Daniel Bellinger, Giants (42:44) - Isaiah Likely, Ravens (44:59) - Two Preseason Players, One Lie (49:02) - Emails (50:51) - Fantasy Court Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Rankings for tiers, sleepers, and more! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Elo 20221h 4min

Every year there are players that we don’t really want on our teams, but we have to rank them. Today, we discuss those players. We finish the show by reading a few listener emails. (3:07) - Derrick Henry, Titans (6:45) - Cam Akers, Rams (12:52) - Nick Chubb, Browns (20:37) - JK Dobbins, Ravens (21:54) - Josh Jacobs, Raiders (25:36) - Antonio Gibson, Commanders (29:46) - Damien Harris, Patriots (38:41) - Emails Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Elo 202250min

The summer is winding down, fantasy football is heating up, and people are starting to fall in love with their sleepers. But sometimes, people get a little too excited about their guy. We’re here to temper those expectations. (3:05 - Javonte Williams, Broncos (8:33) - Kadarius Toney, Giants (12:10) - Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (20:58) - JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs (29:10) - Eli Mitchell, 49ers (34:42) - Emails Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Elo 202242min

We react to all of the standout and disappointing performances from Week 1 of preseason and determine whether or not we are buying the narrative. We finish the show with a return to America’s favorite game, Two Truths, One Lie. (1:32) - Jonathan Taylor, Colts (7:59) - Zach Wilson, Jets (13:14) - Breece Hall, Jets (15:36) - Saquon Barkley, Giants (20:17) - Kenny Pickett/George Pickens, Steelers (26:34) - Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs (33:32) - Antonio Gibson, Commanders (36:45) - Dameon Pierce, Texans (40:40) - Treylon Burks, Titans (44:18) - Drake London, Falcons (46:24) - Romeo Doubs, Packers (48:30) - Tyquan Thornton, Patriots (50:09) - Jaylen Warren, Steelers (51:50) - Two Truths, One Lie Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Elo 20221h 1min

We run through the tentpole guys we are drafting in the early to middle rounds that we love building our teams around this year. We finish with another edition of Fantasy Court. (1:37) - CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (5:57) - Dalvin Cook, Vikings (10:40) - Saquon Barkley, Giants (17:31) - Aaron Jones, Packers (18:26) - Leonard Fournette, Bucs (25:16) - Adam Thielen, Vikings (30:32) - Michael Pittman Jr., Colts (37:15) - AJ Dillon, Packers (44:09) - Courtland Sutton, Broncos (49:24) - Gabriel Davis, Bills (53:21) - Jameis Winston, Saints Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Elo 20221h 8min

We discuss our favorite late-round players who can get you a massive return on your investment. We finish the show by reading a few listener emails. (2:18) - RB Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles (9:05) - WR Jalen Tolbert, Cowboys (14:11) - QB Trey Lance, 49ers (22:43) - WR Chris Olave, Saints (29:33) - WR Kadarius Toney, Giants (39:16) - RB James Cook, Bills (42:57) - Handcuffs (49:04) - Emails Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Elo 20221h