Fantasy Football Today

Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. We're bringing on two awesome guests Matt Freedman and Pat Fitzmaurice to talk about our favorite advanced stats for analyzing wide receivers. Route rate, yards per route runs, air yards, end zone targets and several more statistics will be discussed! Let's start with route rate (5:00) and the players who need to be highlighted, specifically the Chiefs WRs ... We get into yards per route run (10:25) and look at guys like Jaylen Waddle and Jahan Dotson who have potentially troubling numbers when you compare their production in 2-receiver sets to 3-receiver sets. Then we'll make the case for and against Jerry Jeudy (26:00) and others ... We discuss air yards (32:00) and players who saw a big increase or big decrease in aDOT in 2022 with DeVonta Smith (50:25) highlighted in this section. And we finish with some red zone/green zone/end zone data (55:30) and some sleepers and breakouts (1:11:30) from our guests ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. While injuries can derail anyone's season, we're going to take injuries out of the equation today as we try to identify bust proof players. Is Jalen Hurts (2:15) the most bust proof quarterback? Is Joe Burrow as safe as it gets (12:30)? Hear arguments for and against each player we discuss ... News and notes (21:00) on a potential breakout wide receiver, Antonio Gibson and more. Then Dave tells you why Austin Ekeler (27:05) is the most bust proof player while Dan and Adam bring up what could go wrong. Then we discuss Saquon Barkley (35:00). Is he really bust proof with the addition of Darren Waller? ... We end the show with Travis Kelce (45:30) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (51:35). Are they super safe? We talk about age with Kelce and aDOT with St. Brown. Then we read your Apple Podcast questions (58:15) ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Looking for a steal in your Fantasy drafts? We've got the names to know based on early ADP. First, we analyze Tee Higgins and how predictable he may be (2:55) and respond to an audience member who thinks Kadarius Toney has the worst draft value right now (5:50) ... News and notes (11:10) as we compare the very, very different average draft positions of Breece Hall and Javonte Williams, discuss the Raiders passing game, analyze what the Panthers could do in short yardage situations and more ... Dave and Heath give their favorite early draft values. We focus on James Conner (23:30), Khalil Herbert (27:35), Aaron Jones (35:55) and Treylon Burks (37:05) and finish by debating Burks vs. Jordan Addison ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FFT Crew discusses the best settings and rules for upstart dynasty fantasy football leagues. But first, they discuss the latest news from around the NFL, including DeAndre Hopkins and Jimmy Garoppolo (13:55). Then they break down the best draft format (34:05), scoring settings (40:00), trade rules (51:00), and more! Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Towers and Dan Schneier take a look at a handful of tight ends they expect to be better -- or worse! -- in 2023 than they were a year ago. You can also follow the full-length Fantasy Football Today podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-podcast/id261735167Get 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbs.You can listen to Fantasy Football Today in 5 on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today in 5 podcast."Watch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterTo hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. The Cardinals have released DeAndre Hopkins and we're discussing if this is good or bad for his Fantasy value. Plus, where do we want to see him go? Where does our audience want him to go? The Bills? Chiefs? Broncos? Giants? Bears? Rams? Anywhere else???Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Calvin Ridley count as a bounce-back candidate for 2023? Chris Towers and Dan Schneier talk it through and discuss their favorite bounce backs for this season. You can also follow the full-length Fantasy Football Today podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-podcast/id261735167Get 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbs.You can listen to Fantasy Football Today in 5 on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today in 5 podcast."Watch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterTo hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Two quarterbacks in round 1, Najee Harris 26th overall, and Gabe Davis falls to round 10! These are some surprises you can look forward to hearing about as we take you through a 12-team, PPR mock draft. It's only listeners in this draft, so throw away the rankings and see what the listeners do! Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Which early round picks have the most downside? There is plenty to debate on this episode, but first we have a lot of news and notes including Austin Ekeler's new contract (2:10), Brock Purdy's timeline (6:15), what the Patriots might do on third downs (8:55) and more ... Dave thinks that one of last season's elite running backs has a low floor, while Heath vehemently disagrees (14:30)! Heath thinks that a trendy breakout pick has a low floor, while Adam doesn't really see it that way (21:50). Meanwhile, we all agree that a potentially elite second year RB has plenty of downside, but also extremely enticing upside (26:25) ... Let's talk about some wide receivers with low floors! We've got a physical freak who has had a confusing career (31:35), a great player with plenty of target competition (38:10) and a former Top 5 Fantasy WR who has a lot to prove (43:45) ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special guest Alfredo Brown joins the FFT Dynasty crew to discuss breakout wide receivers for the 2023 season! But first, we discuss the latest news from around the NFL. Then dive into the first tier of wide receivers, including Jahan Dotson, Christian Watson, and Treylon Burks (23:23). Next, the second tier includes Jameson Williams, Kadarius Toney, and Skyy Moore (32:20). Finally, the guys wrap up the third tier with Rondale Moore, Rashod Bateman, Wan'Dale Robinson, and more! (38:20)Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbsFollow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftodayWatch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtodayGet 20% off Fantasy Football Today merch: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=fantasy-football-collectionJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletterYou can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast."To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices