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Fantasy Players Whose ADP Gives The Ick 😬 + Inside Rainn Wilson’s League Drama

Aug 21, 2025
Dez Borges, an actor known for his role in Utopia and Commissioner of the Rainn Wilson Invitational fantasy league, joins for a lively discussion. He shares the wild origins of the league, filled with celebrity camaraderie and fierce competition. Dez reveals the most outrageous excuse he's encountered as a commissioner, sparking laughter. Plus, the talk dives into players whose average draft positions are giving listeners the ick, highlighting the skepticism surrounding big names like Saquon Barkley. Don't miss Liz's intriguing rookie pick that could surprise everyone!
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ADVICE

Wait On Joe Burrow In Mid Rounds

  • Avoid drafting Joe Burrow in the fourth round when rushing QBs (Allen, Hurts, Lamar, Jalen) separate themselves.
  • Wait on QB and target mid-round passable options or invest that pick elsewhere.
ANECDOTE

How The Rainn Wilson League Began

  • Dez Borges recounts how the Rainn Wilson Invitational started from a set conversation about fantasy football on Utopia.
  • The league grew from that table read relationship into a full auction league with Rainn Wilson co-commissioning.
ANECDOTE

League Chaos: Trash Talk And Chess Moves

  • Dez describes league personalities who relentlessly roast and pressure the commish with group texts.
  • He highlights a chess-master owner who makes baffling but effective trade moves each year.
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