The Bill Simmons Podcast The "My Guy" Fantasy Football Draft (4th Annual!) With Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
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Aug 22, 2025 
Danny Heifetz, a fantasy football expert, Danny Kelly, an analyst from The Ringer, and Craig Horlbeck, a Rewatchables contributor, dive into the riveting world of fantasy football drafting. They reminisce about traditional strategies while navigating the evolving dynamics of veterans versus rookies. Insights into standout players like Jameer Gibbs and breakouts like Marvin Harrison Jr. provide depth, alongside humorous debates on risk vs. reward in drafting methods. With lively banter, they dissect the upcoming season's talent and reveal their sleeper picks to watch.
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Avoid Volatile Teams' Rosters
- Picking a team to avoid can be as strategic as picking players; volatile teams create low fantasy value across depth charts.
- Cleveland earned the group's vote as the team you wouldn't want many players from.
Bulk Doesn't Guarantee Better Play
- Physical changes for rookies (adding muscle) may not signal on-field improvement and can be counterproductive.
- Marvin Harrison Jr.'s offseason bulk raised skepticism about functional gains for a WR.
Jameson Williams: Boom-Or-Bust Asset
- Danny labeled Jameson Williams a veal-chop type who produces boom weeks but busts often.
- He highlighted J-Mo's elite speed and the whack-a-mole lineup decisions managers face weekly.