A Penny for Your Thoughts (guest: Shawn Siegele)

Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) kicks off this week’s show with an injury update, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Brian Drake (@DrakeFantasy) managing editor of Fighting Chance Fantasy and host of the Fantasy Football Hustle podcast. Brian and Pat talk about the catastrophic Russell Wilson deal for the Broncos and try to assess the value of Denver’s pass catchers. They also examine the D.J. Moore/Sam Darnold reunion and try to figure out if Moore will be a trustworthy fantasy asset the rest of the way. If you have some FAAB money to burn and a screaming need at RB, who should you go after this week after injuries to Travis Etienne and Michael Carter -- Darrell Henderson, JaMycal Hasty, Zonovan Knight, or Ty Johnson? Brian and Pat weigh in, and they also take an early look at the candidates for pick 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts since there doesn’t appear to be a consensus No. 1 at the moment. Brian talks about his musical tastes and his in-laws’ fervor for the Beatles. Brian and Pat also talk about holiday drinks and Syracuse basketball, and Brian offers an opinion on Syracuse RB prospect Sean Tucker. Brian and Pat try to figure out what the Buccaneers’ backfield will look like when Leonard Fournette returns from his hip injury. They also discuss D’Andre Swift, Dameon Pierce, and Gabriel Davis. Brian sizes up the prospects for his high-powered Scott Fish Bowl team and names some of his biggest hits and misses of 2022. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Brian Drake (@DrakeFantasy) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

28 Nov 202255min

The holiday season begins this week, which means the fantasy football playoffs are drawing near. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes Andrew Cooper (@CoopAFiasco) to cover a wide range of fantasy topics. Pat and Coop begin by revisiting a conversation they had this summer about how Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s playcalling at Mississippi State in 2018 might have foreshadowed Justin Fields’ heavy usage as a runner this year, and they discuss the risk/reward proposition of having a QB who runs so aggressively. Coop, a tight-end connoisseur, leads an expedition into the position, outlining the traits and situations managers should be looking for when they’re TE-shopping, and taking a closer look at the state of the position in 2022. Coop talks about his recent three-week honeymoon in Europe, recalling the best thing he ate, the strangest thing he saw, and an interesting stop at a Big Lebowski-themed bar in Iceland. Coop and Pat also discuss Thanksgiving side dishes and rank their favorites. They also examine Lamar Jackson’s passing slump, shifting backfields for the Rams and Buccaneers, the Antonio Gibson conundrum, the reinvigorated value of Josh Jacobs, the plummeting value of Diontae Johnson, Coop’s biggest 2022 hits and misses, and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Andrew Cooper (@CoopAFiasco) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

22 Nov 202252min

This week’s show begins with Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) providing the weekly injury update. Then, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Bob Harris (@footballdiehard) of Football Diehards. On the occasion of Bob’s birthday, Bob and Pat discuss their general philosophies on aging players and their specific takes on some older QBs who have underachieved this season relative to career norms (Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, Russell Wilson). Bob and Pat also drill down on some RB dynamics, examining the changing dynamics of the Tampa Bay and Detroit backfields and taking a closer look at Jeff Wilson, D’Onta Foreman, and Cordarrelle Patterson. Bob talks about his recent move from Albuquerque to Dallas and his fondness for live rock and metal shows. Bob and Pat also discuss NFL beat writers, and Bob names a few of his longtime favorites. The Chiefs go under the microscope later in the show, as Bob and Pat assess the value of Isiah Pacheco and Kadarius Toney. There’s also some QB discussion, and Bob lists some of his biggest 2022 hits and misses. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Bob Harris (@footballdiehard) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

15 Nov 202252min

Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) opens the show with this week’s injury update, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in his co-host on the FantasyPros Dynasty Podcast, Scott Bogman (@BogmanSports), who also co-hosts the InThisLeague fantasy podcast. Scott and Pat talk about the emergence of Justin Fields and where he belongs in the QB hierarchy this year and for 2023 fantasy drafts. They also backtrack and cover some of last week’s trade deadline deals, discussing Chase Claypool, T.J. Hockenson, Nyheim Hines, and some of the players whose value might have been affected by the comings and goings. Scott details his introduction to fantasy sports at a magazine rack in a Kmart. He also talks about his night-owl habits and the origins of his Steelers fandom. Scott offers his take on Kenny Pickett’s first few starts and whether there’s a longer-term NFL future for Sam Ehlinger. Scott is a Texas Longhorns fan, and he and Pat discuss Texas RB Bijan Robinson, whether he’s a better prospect than Saquon Barkley, where they’d like to see him play, and where he’ll go in 2023 fantasy drafts. There’s also some chatter about Garrett Wilson, Kenneth Walker, Dameon Pierce, Christian Watson, and some other members of the 2022 rookie class. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Scott Bogman (@BogmanSports) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

8 Nov 202259min

After Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) begins the show with this week’s injury update, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Jim Coventry (@JimCoventryNFL) of Rotowire and the Sirius XM Fantasy Channel. The defending champion of the illustrious King’s Classic fantasy league, Jim talks about how his title defense is going so far. Then, Jim and Pat discuss the Atlanta offense and whether Arthur Smith is being unfairly scapegoated for the disappointing fantasy seasons we’re getting from Kyle Pitts and Drake London. Jim and Pat take a close look at the Bengals, what’s made their offense click in recent weeks, and how they might fare without star WR Ja’Marr Chase. They also examine the fantasy value of Aaron Jones and assess whether Justin Fields has done enough to be considered the Bears’ QB of the future. Jim explains how he first got into fantasy football and how he ended up as an analyst. He and Pat also hit on some Chicago culinary topics, including Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, Italian beef, and Chicago hot dogs. Jim and Pat take a closer look at Christian McCaffrey’s role in the 49ers’ offense and whether he has league-winning potential in fantasy football. They also discuss Leonard Fournette, Tua Tagovailoa, D’Onta Foreman, Greg Dulcich, Antonio Gibson, and the Rams’ running game, and Jim talks about some of his biggest hits and misses of 2022. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jim Coventry (@JimCoventryNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

1 Nov 202247min

As always, Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) kicks off the show by providing injury updates after an especially bad week of NFL injuries. Then, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Lauren Carpenter (@stepmomlauren), a contributor to FantasyPros, FTN, NBC Sports Edge, and the Fantasy Footballers. Lauren and Pat discuss the trade that sent Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers. How much does it help CMC, who else on the 49ers benefits from a fantasy perspective, and how should we read the new-look Carolina backfield? Lauren and Pat also sift through the injury fallout in the wake of Jets RB Breece Hall’s torn ACL and injuries to D.K. Metcalf, Mike Williams, and others. Lauren and Pat talk about Halloween, horror movies, what Lauren is drinking on her Wine’d Up Wednesdays live streams, and competing with her husband in fantasy leagues. Is the real DeAndre Hopkins back? Is Joe Burrow better than Justin Herbert? Should we be worried about Jonathan Taylor? And what’s wrong with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay offense? Lauren and Pat tackle those questions, and Lauren talks about some of her biggest hits and misses from 2022 drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Lauren Carpenter (@stepmomlauren) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Sponsor: Omaha Steaks. Visit OmahaSteaks.com to take advantage of a 50% off deal, and use the promo code PATFITZ at checkout to take an additional $30 off your order.

25 Okt 202255min

This week’s special anniversary show begins with the weekly injury segment featuring Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis), who provides essential injury info as we head into Week 7. Then, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by his producer, Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland), who also co-hosts the RotoViz Overtime podcast. Bears and Vikings fans will enjoy hearing Colm and Pat commiserate over the recent failings of their beloved Packers. Colm and Pat also take a closer look at Green Bay from a fantasy perspective. Will Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon start living up to their draft positions? Should Aaron Rodgers be dropped? Is Romeo Doubs worth holding? Colm and Pat weigh in, and they also discuss Brian Robinson, DeAndre Hopkins, and Rondale Moore. Colm talks about his trip to London for the Week 5 Giants-Packers game, and how the English feel about the Irish. Colm and Pat also discuss getting to 200 episodes, how their podcast partnership was formed, and finally meeting face-to-face in August. Colm reveals which players have hurt him the most this season and which players have been his biggest bullseyes. Colm and Pat also talk about Kyle Pitts, Travis Etienne, Kenneth Walker, and Josh Jacobs. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Sponsor: Omaha Steaks. Visit OmahaSteaks.com to take advantage of a 50% off deal, and use the promo code PATFITZ at checkout to take an additional $30 off your order.

18 Okt 202259min

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by introducing a new weekly injury segment with Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis), who provides an overview of the most significant injuries as we head into Week 6. Then, Pat is joined by Kevin Tompkins (@ktompkinsii) of Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life and Fantasy Alarm. Kevin and Pat try to pin down the value of Gabe Davis after his epic Week 5 performance. They also discuss Breece Hall and his outlook not only for the rest of 2022 but also his potential ADP in 2023. Is Ken Walker III worth the remainder of your FAAB money after a season-ending injury to Rashaad Penny? Where does Taysom Hill rank in the hierarchy of TEs? Kevin and Pat tackle those questions. Kevin also shares his philosophy on bye weeks and talks about how his Zero-RB teams have done so far. Kevin explains how he wound up living in Fargo and gives us an idea of what it’s like to live in North Dakota in the dead of winter. He also explains the origins of his Packer fandom. Kevin and Pat try to get a handle on Allen Lazard and his fantasy value. Kevin details his aversion to Joe Mixon. Kevin and Pat take a closer look at the Jacksonville and New England backfields, discuss the possibility that Devin Duvernay might be better than Rashod Bateman, and commiserate over the sorrow of D.J. Moore trutherism. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Kevin Tompkins (@ktompkinsii) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set Sponsor: Omaha Steaks. Visit OmahaSteaks.com to take advantage of a 50% off deal, and use the promo code PATFITZ at checkout to take an additional $30 off your order.

11 Okt 202259min