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The 2022 NFL season ended with a wild Super Bowl, and as we begin the transition to the 2023 season, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in FantasyPros colleague Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB). DBro and Pat discuss their takeaways from the big game and some other peripheral Super Bowl stuff, including wagers, commercials and the pronunciation of Rihanna’s name. Who should be taken earlier in 2023 fantasy football drafts -- Patrick Mahomes or Jalen Hurts? Is DeVonta Smith getting his due? Should we still be optimistic about Skyy Moore? Just back from the Senior Bowl, DBro talks about some of the draft prospects who stood out, including a multitalented RB from Northwestern. There’s also some conversation about Mobile, Alabama, itself. (DBro and Pat hail it as an underrated American gem.) DBro outlines the best and worst things about the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which Pat is about to visit for the first time in his life, and DBro also explains why he’s hell-bent on getting in shape in the coming months before a milestone birthday. DBro expresses his enthusiasm for Jameson Williams, and he and Pat speculate on where Christian Watson should be drafted if the Packers trade Aaron Rodgers. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

14 Feb 202358min

It’s a dynasty-heavy episode of Fitz on Fantasy this week, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Footballguys analyst Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty), author of “The Analytics of Dynasty” and “The Dynasty Teambuilding Guide.” Jordan and Pat discuss the San Francisco QB situation and whether it will be Brock Purdy or Trey Lance taking snaps for the 49ers in Week 1 of the 2023 season. They also assess the dynasty value of Isiah Pacheco and Kadarius Toney, and Jordan talks about whether he downgrades the dynasty value of WRs Tee Higgins and DeVonta Smith because of their superstar teammates. Jordan also talks about some of the most common mistakes than dynasty managers make and suggests a simple step that managers can make to improve their approach. Jordan explains how he first got into fantasy football and how he became dynasty-focused. He also touts a Blink-182 album as optimal background music for working and shares some of his other musical tastes. There’s some discussion about George Pickens and the red flag that has Jordan skeptical about Pickens’ long-term outlook. Jordan and Pat also talk about Gabriel Davis Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jordan outlines his approach to the TE position in dynasty. The show concludes with some rookie talk, as Jordan discusses the importance of draft capital and Pat offers up the cautionary tale of Hakeem Butler. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

30 Jan 202354min

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) of Footballguys. A diehard Bears fan, Dave opines on what the near-term future holds for Justin Fields and what the Bears must do to maximize the exciting talents of their young quarterback. Dave and Pat also discuss Khalil Herbert’s potential, the Chase Claypool trade, and the 2023 value of Darnell Mooney. There’s some free-agency chatter, as Dave and Pat marvel at the number of good running backs about to hit the open market. The crop of free-agent receivers isn’t nearly as exciting, but Dave makes a pitch for free-agent-to-be Jakobi Meyers. Dave talks about the Footballguys team trip to Las Vegas and an unusual variation of blackjack at the Golden Nugget. Dave’s podcast, the Launch Pad, was just nominated for a Fantasy Sports Writers Association award, and Dave discusses the show’s concept and origins. Dave at Pat talk about some of the players they’re conflicted about for 2023, including Evan Engram, Dameon Pierce, and Diontae Johnson. Dave weighs in on who should go 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts. Dave and Pat examine the 2023 outlooks for Javonte Williams and Jameson Williams. Dave names one player he’ll be heavily invested in and one player he’ll be avoiding in this year’s drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

24 Jan 202350min

Fitz on Fantasy returns after a two-week hiatus. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by discussing Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency and how the cancellation of Bengals-Bills affected fantasy leagues. Then, Fitz welcomes in his colleague Andrew Erickson (@AndrewErickson) of FantasyPros. Fitz and Erickson discuss a couple of playoff teams: the Jaguars and the 49ers. Is Travis Etienne a worthy target for fantasy drafters in 2023, and how will Calvin Ridley fit into the Jacksonville offense? Who’ll quarterback the 49ers in 2023 -- Trey Lance or Brock Purdy -- and should we worry about the 49ers having so much skill-position talent and only one football to go around? A Courtland Sutton enthusiast in August, Erickson reflects on where things went wrong for Sutton in 2022 and assesses the value of Sutton’s teammate Jerry Jeudy. Erickson and Fitz talk about pineapple on pizza, Food Network programming, Erickson’s non-football sports loyalties, and his wedding plans. There’s some Patriots chatter, with Erickson and Fitz taking a closer look at Mac Jones, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Tyquan Thornton. Erickson and Fitz also look at some of the compelling storylines for the incoming rookie class and discuss Christian Watson, Dalvin Cook, Tyler Allgeier, and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Andrew Erickson (@AndrewErickson) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

17 Jan 20231h 3min

In the final episode of 2022, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by FantasyPros and BettingPros content director Matthew Freedman (@MattFTheOracle) for a forward-looking discussion about the 2023 fantasy season. Freedman weighs in on who deserves to go 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts and who’s more likely to be the consensus 1.01. He and Pat also discuss the dilemma people are going to have at the top of their dynasty rookie drafts in Superflex leagues. Will 2023 be a good year to chase elite QBs in redraft leagues? Maybe, but Freedman explains why he probably won’t. After some off-topic conversation about Freedman’s in-season alcohol and dessert ban and ‘90s music (including an act Freedman refers to as “the Dalvin Cook of ’90s bands), Pat and Freedman discuss the 2023 market outlook for a dozen players, including Trevor Lawrence, Rhamondre Stevenson, J.K. Dobbins, Christian Watson, DeVonta Smith, D.J. Moore, and David Njoku. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matthew Freedman (@MattFTheOracle) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

26 Dec 202259min

Happy holidays! Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) kicks off this very merry episode with his weekly injury report, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Tera Victoria (@ItsTeraTime) of FantasyPros, Football Diehards, Fantasy Alarm and other purveyors of fantasy content. With a chilly forecast on the horizon for the fantasy playoffs, Tera and Pat talk about the blizzard that never came in Buffalo, the winter weather system that could impact several Week 16 games, and their overall philosophies on weather effects in fantasy football. They also discuss the tendency to overmanage in the fantasy playoffs. Tera explains how she first got into fantasy football, her origins as a content creator, and how a Super Bowl squares pool turned her into a Packers fan for life. A Clemson grad, Tera talks about Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne -- and since she and Pat were on the subject of the Jaguars, there’s some Zay Jones and Evan Engram chatter, too. They also take a closer look at Christian Watson and his 2023 value. Tera weighs in on who should be the 1.01 in 2023 drafts and how the top-tier QBs should be ordered next year. She also names a player she has resolved not to draft in 2023, and lists some of her biggest hits and misses from 2022. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Tera Victoria (@ItsTeraTime) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

20 Dec 202257min

Welcome to the fantasy playoffs! Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) jump-starts the show with his weekly injury report, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Wyatt Bertolone (WyattB_FF) of JWB Fantasy Football and Dynasty League Football. Wyatt and Pat talk about their own playoff outlooks, then focus the conversation on Travis Etienne and whether he can be trusted for the fantasy postseason. There’s also some discussion about the 49ers offense and what it might look like without Deebo Samuel, the short-term outlook for Zonovan Knight, and the rise of TEs Evan Engram and Chigoziem Okonkwo. An Ohio resident and Cleveland Browns fan, Wyatt weighs in on some Browns topics, including expectations for Deshaun Watson, Donovan Peoples-Jones’ future, and David Njoku’s better-late-than-never breakout. Wyatt talks about his former life as a chef, what he likes to cook and eat, and his favorite restaurants. Wyatt and Pat discuss J.K. Dobbins’ return, Jared Goff’s long-term outlook and D’Andre Swift’s unpredictability. Wyatt offers opinions on which WR should be taken first in 2023 fantasy drafts and which player should be taken first in dynasty rookie drafts. He also lists some of his biggest hits and misses of 2022. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Wyatt Bertolone (@WyattB_FF) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

13 Dec 202256min

It’s the final week of the regular season in most fantasy leagues, and wow, do we have a lot to unpack. After Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) starts the show by enumerating the many injuries of Week 13, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Nick Skrip (@P2WFantasy) of P2W Fantasy, FantasyPoints.com and Underdog Fantasy. Nick and Pat assess the fallout from the injuries to Jimmy Garoppolo, Lamar Jackson, Kenneth Walker, and Courtland Sutton, and how players such as Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Mark Andrews, and Jerry Jeudy will be affected. The return of Deshaun Watson and the rejuvenated fantasy value of James Cook also come up for discussion, and Nick and Pat talk about the 2023 fantasy value of Christian Watson and Garrett Wilson. Nick talks about using a wide variety of media to deliver fantasy content and why he often emphasizes video content. He also discusses his early-bird gym habits and his soccer background, and he and Pat kick around a few World Cup topics. Nick, a Bears fan, and Pat, a Packers fan, also discuss the Bears-Packers rivalry, and Nick offers his take on Bears GM Ryan Pace, the Chase Claypool trade, Luke Getsy’s offense, Justin Fields and Cole Kmet. Nick and Pat size up the Jets’ RB situation, speculate on Geno Smith’s future as an NFL starter, and list candidates to be the No. 1 pick in 2023 fantasy drafts. Nick also runs through a few of his biggest hits and misses of the 2023 season. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Nick Skrip (@P2WFantasy) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

6 Dec 202254min