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With the heart of fantasy draft season quickly approaching, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Justin Boone of The Score (@justinboone) to discuss fantasy rankings and more. The conversation kicks off with some newsy tidbits on Kareem Hunt, Matthew Stafford, Chris Godwin, and James Robinson. Could a Hunt trade spike the value of everyone in the Browns’ RB room? Is Matthew Stafford’s elbow a concern? What should we make of the aggressive injury-recovery timetables for Godwin and Robinson? Justin and Pat also weigh in on the appeal of Gabriel Davis, and Justin makes the case that rookie James Cook could be Alvin Kamara Lite. Justin and Pat talk about the magnificence of Toronto and what makes it such a great North American city -- though only one of them is a fan of the Canadian delicacy peameal bacon. Then, it’s a deep dive on player rankings, with Justin and Pat taking a closer look at some players they agree on (Joe Burrow, Trey Lance, Mike Williams, Tyler Lockett) and debating some players on whom they disagree (Kyler Murray, Javonte Williams, Antonio Gibson, Courtland Sutton). Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Justin Boone (@justinboone) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

9 Aug 202258min

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Dwain McFarland of PFF (Dwain McFarland). Dwain and Pat discuss what a six-game suspension means for Deshaun Watson’s fantasy value and under what circumstances they would consider drafting him. Is it worth having a geographical bias in your drafts this year? Dwain urges you to splurge on the potent offenses in the AFC West and NFC West. Pat has been hesitant to buy in on James Cook, but Dwain sways him with a compelling pro-Cook argument. Dwain and Pat express their mutual affection for Kadarius Toney, and Dwain lays out compelling cases for Skyy Moore and Treylon Burks. There isn’t a single Najee Harris share in Dwain’s ample 2022 portfolio, and he explains why not. Dwain talks about his love of poker, what he was doing before becoming a full-time fantasy analyst, and his appreciation of Bob Marley. Whose performances early in training camp have influenced Dwain and Pat’s perceptions? A couple of rookie receivers have caught their attention. Dwain wants you to draft Kyle Pitts in the third round and makes his sales pitch. He also weighs in on who should be drafted 1.01 – Jonathan Taylor or Christian McCaffrey. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dwain McFarland (@dwainmcfarland) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

1 Aug 20221h 1min

With host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) bringing back annual guest Shawn Siegele of RotoViz (@FF_Contrarian), it’s inevitable the conversation will turn to Zero-RB candidates. After discussing the Ezekiel Elliott-Tony Pollard dynamic in Dallas, Shawn and Pat take a closer look at Rashaad Penny, Devin Singletary and Chase Edmonds. A devoted Chiefs fan, Shawn sizes up the Kansas City WR situation, offers some thoughts on Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Ronald Jones, and opines on whether Patrick Mahomes might be a draft value. Shawn pays homage to the remarkable career of Novak Djokovic and offers some thoughts on tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios. Shawn also divulges some of his other sporting interests besides football and tennis. You wouldn’t expect the godfather of the Zero-RB strategy to take just one of the first 31 wide receivers selected in his Scott Fish Bowl draft, but Shawn had his reasons and shares them with Pat. He also discusses the outlook for his late-fourth-round SFB selection, Travis Etienne, and expresses some concerns about members of the vaunted WR Class of 2014, including Mike Evans and Allen Robinson. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

26 Juli 20221h 3min

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in PlayerProfiler.com owner Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) for his annual July guest appearance. Matt and Pat discuss the Scott Fish Bowl and a best-ball draft they’re doing together, the FFWC Video Showdown, and how they both fell into values traps in the latter. There’s ample talk about draft strategy in this episode. Once Aaron Rodgers comes off the board, which two QBs should you have queued up for your next pick? Who are some of the best late-round RBs to target? What should you do if you’re picking late in the first round? Tune in for valuable draft tips. Matt makes cases for Lamar Jackson and Melvin Gordon. Matt and Pat argue about Kirk Cousins. Can injuries be predicted? Matt thinks so and explains why. Matt talks about the pride he takes in PlayerProfiler being a talent incubator. He and Pat also discuss brunch and the joy of a perfectly poached egg. Everyone is fading Antonio Gibson, but Matt and Pat aren’t. Find out why. And don’t forget to check out PlayerProfiler’s fantasy football draft kit: https://playerprofiler.com/draftkit/. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

19 Juli 202258min

The Scott Fish Bowl drafts mark the unofficial start of fantasy football season, and with SFB12 beginning in earnest this week, the smell of football is in the air. Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) to enjoy the fragrance is Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan), managing editor of FantasyPoints.com and the co-host of the Sirius XM Fantasy Channel’s Gameday show. Joe and Pat warm up with some SFB chatter before moving on to takeaways from the Baker Mayfield trade. They also discuss some polarizing players, including Gabriel Davis and Saquon Barkley, and Joe explains why he and the rest of the Fantasy Points team are completely out on JuJu Smith-Schuster. A lifelong fan of Philadelphia sports, Joe talks about the frustration of being a Flyers fan and how the Philadelphia Phillies helped get him through a difficult time early in hi professional career. Joe also lists a few of his favorite American bands, extoling the lyrical virtues of The Hold Steady. Is Jalen Hurts worthy of the near-unanimous love he’s getting from the fantasy community? Joe weighs in on that and the value of Eagles WRs A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Joe makes cases for Adam Thielen and Dalvin Cook. He also reveals what Patriots beat writer Andrew Callahan told him about Rhamondre Stevenson. (You’ll want to hear this.) Joe and Pat also discuss Jahan Dotson and Hunter Renfrow, and Joe lists some of his 2022 targets and fades. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

12 Juli 202259min

As we enter July and begin the run-up to the NFL season, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Eric Moody of ESPN (@EricNMoody). Eric and Pat discuss the mysterious but attractive Chiefs WR corps, how to approach Nick Chubb and Amari Cooper for fantasy in light of Deshaun Watson’s uncertain status, what to do with Michael Thomas, whether Ezekiel Elliott is worth drafting, and what Derek Carr’s ceiling could be now that he’s reuniting with former college teammate Davante Adams. The Scott Fish Bowl kicked off with a handful of live drafts last weekend, and the online drafts start next week, so Eric and Pat dive into SFB strategy and how to handle the QB position. Eric talks about leaving the financial services industry to work at ESPN full time, and he and Pat weigh in on the new season of Stranger Things (without dropping any spoilers, of course). There’s also some conversation about music, as Pat asks Eric to name the greatest American band of all time. Eric and Pat share their enthusiasm for Trevor Lawrence and their hope for Russell Wilson. There’s some discussion about Tim Patrick, Elijah Moore, and Brandon Aiyuk. And before he says goodbye, Eric lists some of his favorite draft targets and fades for 2022. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Eric Moody (@EricNMoody) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

5 Juli 202253min

Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is John Paulsen of 4for4.com (@4for4_John), a two-time winner of the FantasyPros rankings accuracy contest. John and Pat discuss how to value suspended or likely-to-be suspended players such as DeAndre Hopkins, Deshaun Watson, and Alvin Kamara, and how to value players returning from major late-season injuries such as Chris Godwin and James Robinson. After a brief conversation about Derrick Henry, John and Pat do a deep dive on their beloved Green Bay Packers, discussing a potentially valuable RB situation, sorting through a muddled WR situation, assessing the fantasy value of Aaron Rodgers, and debating who was a worse draft pick -- Tony Mandarich or Jordan Love. John talks about his shift in NBA loyalties from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Golden State Warriors, then lists some of the Wisconsin foods and beverages he misses as a transplanted Californian. Is Chase Edmonds a sneaky value? Who are the more attractive “dead zone” running backs? John and Pat weigh in on these RB topics and also debate the fantasy value of Joe Burrow. John talks TE strategy, then lists some of his targets and fades for 2022 drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Paulsen (@4for4_John) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

28 Juni 202256min

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) of Footballguys.com for a wide-ranging conversation. Sigmund talks about where he would prefer to pick in a 12-team snake draft, which guidelines he’s following in this year’s fantasy drafts, and whether he’s still committed to an early-TE strategy. Sigmund and Pat worry about Matthew Stafford’s elbow issue. A longtime Steelers fan, Sigmund paints a bleak picture of the Pittsburgh offense in 2022 and explains why he’s out on Najee Harris, Diontae Johnson, and others. Sigmund and Pat discuss takeaways from the pandemic. Sigmund talks about great food, great music, seasonal hurricane threats, and other elements of life in New Orleans. Which Chiefs WR should you be targeting in drafts? Should you be targeting Courtland Sutton or Jerry Jeudy? Is a Javonte Williams breakout imminent, or will Melvin Gordon get in the way? And is there a Kenny Golladay rebound season coming? Sigmund and Pat weigh in. Sigmund offers up a long list of players he’s targeting and avoiding this year. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

20 Juni 202255min