FantasyPros - Fitz on Fantasy

Fantasy owners have rookies on their minds following the NFL Scouting Combine, and Alex Dunlap of RosterWatch (@AlexDunlapNFL) returns from Indianapolis for a deep dive on the rookie class with host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF). Is Jonathan Taylor the top RB in this year’s class, and are his massive workload and his fumbling issues valid concerns? Where should Cam Akers rank among the rookie RBs after his superb Combine showing? Should we disregard positional ambiguity with the explosive Antonio Gibson? Which deep-sleeper RB prospect is Alex planting his flag on? Which player at the Combine most impressed Alex with his personality? Alex and Pat also dove headfirst into this year’s outrageously deep and talented WR class. Alex floated an interesting comp for CeeDee Lamb and explained why he’s not especially concerned with Jerry Jeudy’s uninspiring Combine performance. Alex and Pat put Denzel Mims under the microscope and discuss where he belongs in the rookie WR hierarchy. Alex offers thoughts on the Texas WRs who played in his backyard, Devin Duvernay and Collin Johnson. And there’s much, much more on this year’s rookie class, so be sure to tune in for this episode, all you draftniks and dynasty leaguers. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL) 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

3 Mar 20201h 23min

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Ben Gretch of CBS (@YardsPerGretch), who weighed in on the long-term viability of the XFL and explained the process of putting together his exhaustive and illuminating Stealing Signals column, which Pat considers to be the single most essential weekly column for fantasy football owners. Ben and Pat discussed a number of running backs, including Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, Leonard Fournette, Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler. Ben offered his thoughts on where Lamar Jackson should be take in 12-team, single-QB drafts, and he and Pat also talked about Josh Allen’s value, how Allen may limit Devin Singletary’s upside, why Michael Gallup is a young player to be excited about, and why DeAndre Hopkins might not be as valuable a fantasy asset as he used to be. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) 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

18 Feb 202058min

Offseason? What offseason? Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) and guest Justin Boone (@justinboone), the reigning FantasyPros rankings accuracy champion, discuss their early rankings for 2020. How soon is too soon to draft Lamar Jackson? Where should Carson Wentz and Aaron Rodgers rank among the QBs? Why are Justin and Pat so low on Derrick Henry when he’s in the midst of a historic playoff rampage? Where would Kareem Hunt be ranked if he became the lead RB somewhere? Who should be the WR2 behind Michael Thomas? Is DeVante Parker a top-20 WR? Should Adam Thielen outrank Stefon Diggs? Is Tyler Higbee for real? Justin and Pat tackle all of these questions and more. Bonus! Pat’s friend and colleague Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl), proprietor of TheFootballGirl.com and a devout 49ers fan, joins the show to discuss the upcoming NFC Championship game with Pat, a lifelong Packer backer. The 49ers stomped the Packers 37-8 in an earlier meeting. Is another butt-kicking at hand? Melissa and Pat talk about the game, the 49ers’ defensive line, George Kittle’s locker and other assorted aspects of Championship Weekend. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Justin Boone (@justinboone) Guest: Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) 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 Jan 20201h 25min

With season-long leagues on hiatus, January is a good time for dynasty talk, and this week host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty), author of the book “The Analytics of Dynasty.” Jordan outlines some of his core principles of dynasty league strategy, discusses the value of WRs vs the value of RBs, lists some of the biggest mistakes that novice owners make, and explains how he approaches dynasty startup drafts. After Jordan talks about how he’s handling a New Year’s resolution that has him abandoning meat, poultry and dairy, he and Pat discuss the class of rookie 2020 and the value of early-round picks in this year’s rookie drafts. Jordan mentions the one special rule in some dynasty leagues that he hates more than any other, and then Jordan and Pat discuss the value of Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, David Montgomery, A.J. Brown, D.K. Metcalf, Terry McLaurin and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty) 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 Jan 20201h 11min

New Year’s is a time to take a look back at the year gone by and also look ahead, and on this week’s episode, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) and guest Colm Kelly of RotoViz.com (@OvertimeIreland) do a little of both. Pat and Colm talk about how their teams fared this year, and Colm lists some of his biggest hits and misses as an analyst. He also discusses co-hosting the RotoViz Overtime podcast with the great Shaun Sigele and enjoying the holidays with his wife and 1-year-old daughter in his little Irish town. Then, Colm and Pat take a closer look at some of the most difficult players to assess for 2020. Can DeVante Parker maintain momentum? Are Odell Beckham Jr. and A.J. Green going to be draft values? Is Adam Thielen a player to avoid? Is Ryan Tannehill for real? Will 2020 be a coming-out party for Derrius Guice? How much faith should we have in Tyler Higbee? Tune it for discussion about all of these players and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) 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 Des 20191h 6min

It’s semifinal week in the fantasy playoffs, and with so much at stake, Patrick Daugherty of RotoWorld (@RotoPat) toughed out a case of the stomach flu and left his deathbed long enough to join Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for a discussion about Drew Lock, Marquise Brown, Tyler Lockett and Raheem Mostert. RotoPat also sheds some light on what it’s like to write news blurbs for RotoWorld, and how he felt about the departures of Evan Silva, Rich Hribar and Ray Summerlin. Fitzmaurice has been polling guests on their favorite league formats, and RotoPat dishes on a couple of his favorite leagues, including one with an old-school scoring format. He also lists some of his hits and misses with preseason player touts, questionably putting his endorsement of Mark Ingram into the “miss” category. A proud St. Louis resident, RotoPat goes to bat for Provel cheese, Imo’s pizza and, of course, the St. Louis Cardinals, and explains what it’s like what it’s like to live in the best baseball town in America. The two Pats wrap up the show by discussing Joe Mixon, Breshad Perriman and O.J. Howard. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) 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

11 Des 201958min

The fantasy playoffs are upon us, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Fantasy Labs editor-in-chief Matthew Freedman fresh off his spectacular week of DFS recommendations that even included a Peyton Barber tip. Matt and Pat talk about missing on JuJu Smith-Schuster this season but being eager to capitalize on JuJu discounts in 2020. They also examine Miles Sanders’ outlook for the rest of 2019 and beyond, and discuss whether DeVante Parker’s newfound success is sustainable. Matt talks about what it’s like to work with noted sharps Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner and how their approaches differ, and Matt and Pat spend some time talking about rankings philosophy. Matt expresses enthusiasm for the future of Derrius Guice, the incoming 2020 draft class and the dynasty format. And then Pat holds Matt’s feet to the fire on his controversial list of the top 10 pies. The show wraps up with some discussion about Raheem Mostert, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes and D.J. Moore. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) 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

2 Des 201958min

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for a special Thanksgiving edition of Fitz on Fantasy is 4for4.com contributor and fellow Wisconsinite Alex Gelhar, formerly of NFL.com. Alex explains why he left a full-time fantasy job with the league in order to attend law school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and why he dipped a toe back into the fantasy waters by doing the weekly waiver wire column at 4for4. Alex and Pat then discuss some of the more attractive Week 13 waiver options, including Ryan Tannehill, Rashaad Penny, Randall Cobb, Ryan Griffin. Alex talks about what it was like to be roommates with Matt Harmon in L.A., then weighs in on some of his favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Alex and Pat also discuss superflex leagues, how they approached the TE position this year, the big leaps for D.J. Moore and Deebo Samuel, the value of Jonathan Williams, and whether Carson Wentz can be started against a series of soft pass defenses in the coming weeks. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Gelhar (@AlexGelhar) 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

26 Nov 201955min