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FantasyPros provides hard-hitting fantasy football analysis while keeping you entertained. Get the tips needed to win your league from a trusted network of 100+ experts. Find out who to draft, pick up and start while receiving analysis of the latest news from around the league.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 59min
Target Early Studs or Wait at These Positions? | Fantasy Football Draft Court Debates (Ep. 1651)
Join the courtroom for a lively debate on the fantasy potential of quarterbacks and running backs, featuring insights on Drake May and Jerome Ford. Explore the strategic battle between drafting early or late for tight ends and quarterbacks. The hosts argue the merits of hero RB versus zero RB strategies, weighing the risks and benefits of each approach. Listen in for expert analysis and engaging discussions on optimizing your fantasy roster, all while inviting audience participation in the deliberations!

Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 37min
Best Ball Livestream | FFPC Superflex Contest (Ep. 1650)
Experience the thrill of a live Best Ball draft as experts break down top picks like Jaden Daniels and Bijan Robinson. Discover the importance of strategic tight ends and their role in maximizing fantasy points. Delve into player evaluations, featuring gems like Calvin Ridley and insights on rookie wide receivers. The discussion emphasizes balancing rosters while navigating tight end premium and superflex rules. Get ready for the upcoming fantasy season with expert insights and community engagement tips!

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Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 9min
Top 60 Wide Receiver Rankings and Tiers (Ep. 1649)
Jake Ciely, a Senior Fantasy Analyst at The Athletic, and Andrew Erickson, a Fantasy football analyst at FantasyPros, dive into the top tiers of wide receiver rankings. They discuss the best potential breakout players, including Drake London and Zay Flowers, while weighing the impact of quarterback performance on fantasy value. The duo also evaluates the importance of drafting strategies, emphasizing tiered rankings and the balance between ensuring depth and avoiding overvalued players. Get ready to optimize your fantasy drafts!

Aug 11, 2025 • 52min
Is Christian McCaffrey Too Risky In The 1st Round? | Running Back BUSTS To Avoid in 2025 Fantasy Football Drafts (Ep. 1648)
Join Chris Welsh, Terrell Furman Jr., and special guest Theo Gremminger from Fantasy Points to highlight eight running backs they believe will bust in 2025! The trio also have some great conversations about what makes a player a bust, and the best way to avoid drafting them to your teams! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 What Makes a Bust in 2025? - 0:01:59 FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:08:13 Christian McCaffrey - 0:09:35 Saquon Barkley - 0:14:05 Signed AJ Brown Helmet Giveaway - 0:20:30 James Cook - 0:21:25 Tony Pollard - 0:24:58 DraftKings BestBall - 0:29:59 David Montgomery - 0:31:51 Aaron Jones - 0:35:28 FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:38:50 How To Avoid RB Busts - 0:39:45 RBs That Scare Us The Most - 0:47:01 Joe Mixon - 0:47:30 Christian McCaffrey - 0:48:53 Outro - 0:50:21 Helpful Links: 👑 DraftKings Best Ball – Join in on the chance to win your share of $15M in prizes through DraftKings Best Ball Contest! No weekly roster management, set and forget lineups, season-long excitement and a chance at a cut of $15M in prizes! Entry Fee is only $20 and you get a bonus ticket when you sign up at: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In New York, call 8778-HOPENY or text HOPENY at 467369. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Eighteen plus in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. One per customer. Enter the Best Ball $15M headliner contest by 9/4/25 to get one bonus entry. Twenty dollar entry fee required. Reward expires in thirty days. See terms at draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Sponsored by DK. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistant or download our Fantasy Football Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Draft Simulator - Master your draft strategy by testing it out in minutes using our Draft Simulator. The Draft Simulator allows you to practice quick and fun, realistic mock drafts based on your league settings in minutes. Sync your league for FREE and try it today at fantasypros.com/mock. Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. We've got exclusive live content there every single weekday. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 2025 • 52min
17 Must-Have Players Fantasy Football Experts LOVE to Draft (Ep. 1647)
Jeff Ratcliffe, a Sirius XM radio host and fantasy football analyst, joins Joey Pisapia and Scott Bogman to discuss must-have players for fantasy drafts. They highlight Bucky Irving and Isaiah Pacheco's appeals in various draft strategies. The trio delves into rookie talents like Omarion Hampton and potential Superflex QB stars like Caleb Williams. Strategies for navigating zero-RB drafts and the importance of late-round picks such as Tank Bigsby are also explored, offering insights to help fantasy managers excel in their leagues.

Aug 8, 2025 • 56min
The Extra Point: Auction Strategies, Keeper Decisions, and Chat Q&A (Ep. 1646)
Join Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson as they tackle your questions live on Discord every Thursday at 2 PM EST at fantasypros.com/chat. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Deciding Superflex Keepers - 0:04:12 Tips for Auction/Contracts Leagues - 0:06:53 Keeping Brian Thomas Jr. or Puka Nacua and RB Draft Strategy - 0:14:20 FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:20:35 Early Round Auction Approach - 0:21:38 Trading for RJ Harvey and Ladd McConkey - 0:26:39 Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Malik Nabers - 0:32:59 FantasyPros on Twitch - 0:38:23 Cooper Kupp and Keenan Allen - 0:40:50 Lightning Round Q&A - 0:46:44 Outro - 0:54:23 Helpful Links: Draft Simulator - Master your draft strategy by testing it out in minutes using our Draft Simulator. The Draft Simulator allows you to practice quick and fun, realistic mock drafts based on your league settings in minutes. Sync your league for FREE and try it today at fantasypros.com/mock. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistant or download our Fantasy Football Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. We've got exclusive live content there every single weekday. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
Are Jameson Williams & Jayden Reed Draft Day Steals or Risky Picks? | Fantasy Football Draft Court Debates (Ep. 1645)
Join a lively courtroom debate over the draft value of fantasy football players! The discussion heats up around Jameson Williams and his potential amidst coaching changes, as well as the promising yet competitive outlook for Jayden Reed in the Packers' offense. They also compare rookie wide receivers Jaden Higgins and Jalen Knoll, diving into stats and team dynamics. Plus, Dalton Kincaid's tight end prospects are dissected, blending humor and camaraderie in a spirited analysis of this year's drafted talents!

Aug 7, 2025 • 17min
Derek Brown’s Biggest Busts To Avoid in 2025 (Ep. 1644)
Join Chris Welsh and Derek Brown as they reveal D-Bro’s 3 biggest busts to avoid in your 2025 fantasy football drafts, while also providing some tips on how to bust-proof your draft! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Kyren Williams - 0:00:31 Chuba Hubbard - 0:04:32 How to Bust-Proof Your Draft - 0:09:34 FantasyPros Draft Kit - 0:12:17 D-Bro’s Ultimate Bust - 0:13:04 Outro - 0:16:10 Helpful Links: Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistant or download our Fantasy Football Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator – Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 3min
Fantasy Football Mock Draft | PPR Expert Picks (Ep. 1643)
Jake Hubman and Kyle Richardson, stars from The Fantasy Headliners, join for a lively fantasy football mock draft. They debate whether Drake London is a steal in the second round and if Joe Burrow is the only quarterback worth the premium price. The duo shares strategies on selecting running backs and receivers, highlighting the volatility of tight end choices. They also discuss their favorite players and the excitement of participating in best ball contests, all while keeping the banter fun and engaging!

Aug 6, 2025 • 60min
Top Fantasy Football Draft Picks | Targets for EVERY ROUND (Ep. 1642)
Max out every selection! Join Chris Welsh, Derek Brown and guest Mason Dodd (@MasonDoddFFN) of Flock Fantasy for their top 2025 fantasy football draft picks for every round! Why is Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty's pass-catching upside not being discussed more? Will Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts prove he's still a top-flight option at the position? Plus, does Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins jumpstart his career as early as Week 1? The Pros reveal their favorite picks just before draft season hits its peak. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00FantasyPros Draft Kit - 0:03:37CeeDee Lamb (WR - DAL) - 0:04 :14Ashton Jeanty (RB - LV) - 0:06:18De’Von Achane (RB - MIA) - 0:10:04Drake London (WR - ATL) - 0:12:46Chase Brown (RB - CIN) - 0:15:47Trey McBride (TE - ARI) - 0:17:50DraftKings Best Ball - 0:21:03Jalen Hurts (QB - PHI) - 0:22:45Kenneth Walker III (RB - SEA) - 0:25:03Xavier Worthy (WR - KC) - 0:27:51RJ Harvey (RB - DEN) - 0:30:51TreVeyon Henderson (RB - NE) - 0:03:36Tetairoa McMillan (WR - CAR) - 0:34:59Jordan Addison (WR - MIN) - 0:37:00Calvin Ridley (WR - TEN) - 0:37:57Ricky Pearsall (WR - SF) - 0:38:54Jakobi Meyers (WR - LV) - 0:39:39Josh Downs (WR - IND) - 0:41:12Dak Prescott (QB - DAL) - 0:42:24J.K. Dobbins (RB - DEN) - 0:44:00Jayden Higgins (WR - HOU) - 0:44:23FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:45:24Tyler Warren (TE - IND) - 0:46:59J.J. McCarthy (QB - MIN) - 0:47:36Trey Benson (RB - ARI) - 0:48:16Tre Harris (WR - LAC) - 0:48:39Jerome Ford (RB - CLE) - 0:49:21Romeo Doubs (WR - GB) - 0:50:27Braelon Allen (RB - NYJ) - 0:51:38Brashard Smith (RB - KC) - 0:52:04Miles Sanders (RB - DAL) - 0:53:57Jarquez Hunter (RB - LAR) - 0:54:14Autographed A.J. Brown Philadelphia Eagles Jersey Giveaway - 0:55:14Players We’re Leaving Every Draft With - 0:56:06Outo - 0:58:04 Helpful Links: 👑 DraftKings Best Ball – Join in on the chance to win your share of $15M in prizes through DraftKings Best Ball Contest! No weekly roster management, set and forget lineups, season-long excitement and a chance at a cut of $15M in prizes! Entry Fee is only $20 and you get a bonus ticket when you sign up at: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In New York, call 8778-HOPENY or text HOPENY at 467369. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Eighteen plus in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. One per customer. Enter the Best Ball $15M headliner contest by 9/4/25 to get one bonus entry. Twenty dollar entry fee required. Reward expires in thirty days. See terms at draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Sponsored by DK. Draft Assistant - Get live support during your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Connect the Draft Assistant to your draft and get real-time suggestions based on expert rankings, team needs, and positional scarcity. Get the most value out of every pick in your fantasy football draft with the Draft Assistant. Learn more at fantasypros.com/assistant or download our Fantasy Football Draft Wizard app on Google Play or App Store. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator – Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


