Fantasy Football Today

Looking back at our 2021 Fantasy Football Today draft, what can we learn and apply to 2022? Dan Schneier says "avoid the running back dead zone" but Adam and Jamey see things a little differently (1:50). And let's fill you in on some news and notes (10:00) with a Deshaun Watson update, a James Robinson update, a Jarvis Landry item and a long talk about the Vikings offense ... More lessons from the FFT draft (3-WRs, PPR)! Don't overdraft tight ends who may not be special talents (25:00). Don't overreact to preseason injuries (30:30) and beware of the RB/RB start to your draft (31:30) ... What can we learn from the Jerry Jeudy hype of 2021 (35:00)? And what lessons can we learn from the awesome seasons from Leonard Fournette and James Conner (36:30)? We also preview what the 2022 RB Dead Zone will look like (45:15) ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbs, @BenSchraggWatch 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

We know Juju Smith-Schuster has struggled over the past two seasons, but how much of that is on him and how much of that was on the Steelers offense? Jacob Gibbs attempts to answer those questions. 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, @BenSchraggYou 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

Jacob Gibbs tells you about David Njoku's efficiency and opportunity and why that combination might point to a big 2022 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, @BenSchraggYou 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

Adam starts the show by kind of backing off a bold prediction about James Conner. It turns out all three of us are a little nervous about Conner, but there is still a lot to like. Then we'll go through your news and notes (12:30) on Deebo Samuel, Tua Tagovailoa, the Seahawks quarterback situation and more ... Adam gives a bold take on who he thinks will be the best rookie WR (18:00) and just how good Justin Fields, Trevor Lawrence and Trey Lance can be in their second seasons (22:10). Plus, bold calls on Dalton Schultz (28:30) and the Patriots offense (32:30) ... We get some listener bold predictions (40:00)! Very hot takes from the audience ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com and your Apple Podcast questions (49:30)Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbs, @BenSchraggWatch 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

Dave starts the show by telling you why he doesn't have Diontae Johnson ranked in his Top 24! Then we'll give you some news and notes (8:40) with thoughts on the Titans offense and Travis Etienne ... Deshaun Watson has been a Top 7 QB on a per game basis in every season of his career, but Dave thinks that streak ends this season (16:00)! And find out which young WR he is very bullish on (24:00) ... The Fantasy industry is way too low on Adam Thielen (32:00) and Dave gives a bold call on a TE who can finish Top 12 (37:30) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbs, @BenSchraggWatch 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

Want some FFT stuff? You can buy it here! https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20We start the show with our reaction to Najee Harris weighing 244 pounds (2:00), Jamey stealing an Aizer Stat (3:30) and Heath giving a bold take on Jalen Hurts (5:45). Hurts has huge upside, but can he be the only QB on your roster? Then we have a major, major programming announcement to make (12:40)! ... News and notes (21:00) on Trey Lance among others and then it's back to Heath's bold predictions. Which backfield will have two Top 24 RBs (24:40)? Which veteran WR will have the best season of his career (29:30)? ... Heath makes a shocking bold call on a rookie WR (33:15) and then kind of a downer bold prediction on Kyle Pitts (36:30). We also give our thoughts on the Ozark finale (49:30) at the very end of the episode. Lots of spoilers! ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbs, @BenSchraggWatch 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

Saquon Barkley and Russell Wilson bouncing back in a big way. CeeDee Lamb outperforming expectations. What else is Jamey predicting? Let's start with Wilson and the Broncos wide receivers (3:05) and how great of a season this could be for them. And then you'll hear from the Fantasy Cops (12:30) to settle the Tommy Pham vs. Joc Pederson dispute ... News and notes (21:10) on the Chiefs and Saints passing games and then it's back to bold predictions. Saquon Barkley Top 5 (26:40)!? Jamey tells you why he thinks it could happen ... Jamey makes a bold call on who will lead the Packers in receptions (33:55) and who will be the #1 WR in Fantasy this season (39:15) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbs, @BenSchraggWatch 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 Stefon Diggs have legitimate WR1 potential (2:15)? Why has his performance a little bit down last year and what kind of bounce back do we foresee in 2022? ... We take players being drafted in the same range and debate their upside (16:50). J.K. Dobbins or Elijah Mitchell? Jerry Jeudy or Marquise Brown? Darren Waller or Kyle Pitts? Then we've got some news and notes (24:40) before our mailbag ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com (27:10), Apple Podcast questions (42:40), tweets (45:05) and YouTube comments (49:30)Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbs, @BenSchraggWatch 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

Hopefully you'll learn a lot today about some new metrics and which players stand out in certain advanced stats. We're joined by SportsLine's Jacob Gibbs to discuss how much advanced stats actually help our Fantasy evaluations (4:00) and the ones we rely on most (5:30) ... We update the "Best Shape of His Life" list and then Jacob dives into advanced stats on rookie wide receivers (10:0). He looked at which incoming rookies ran the types of routes you'll see a lot of in the NFL. Which players ran them efficiently and which ones struggled? Treylon Burks and George Pickens were among the standouts ... News and notes (19:15) focused mostly on the Cardinals signing Darrel Williams. Then let's get back to our advanced stats! We cover intended air yards per pass attempt (25:50), off-target pass percentage (31:00), average depth of target (41:00), per route efficiency (49:30) and the RBs who are best at avoiding and breaking tackles (52:10). Included among the advanced stat standouts are Joe Burrow, Javonte Williams and Tony Pollard ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbs, @BenSchraggWatch 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

Get your FFT gear here! https://store.cbssports.com/collections/fantasy-football-today%20We're learning about regression today! Well, really we're just talking about abnormally high or low TD rates, yards per catch and other metrics that will factor into your 2022 draft strategy. We start with a Deebo Samuel chat (2:15) and a Ja'Marr Chase stat (9:15). Are we actually concerned about how many 50+ yard TD catches Chase had last season? ... News and notes (14:00) as we have some players skipping voluntary team activities. Then we talk QB regression candidates Lamar Jackson (17:40) and Joe Burrow (21:50). Will Burrow increase his pass attempts enough to combat the regression that we know is coming? ... Moving on to RBs (29:10), Dalvin Cook, Miles Sanders and James Conner had different kinds of TD luck in 2021. Should we expect Cook to regress back to being an elite Fantasy option? Then we talk WRs (36:10) including Cooper Kupp and TEs (44:15) including Cole Kmet and Kyle Pitts ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFollow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr, @ctowerscbs, @BenSchraggWatch 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