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Author: Fabio Ciarlelli, Anthony Naccarato, Roger Emeka

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Join Fabio, Anthony, and Roger in the Bush League Huddle, your go-to podcast for all things fantasy football. Delve into the world of 2QB leagues, FAAB, and PPR strategies with insights and analysis from seasoned veterans. Get ready to dominate your fantasy league like never before. Don't miss out—subscribe now and listen to The Bush League Huddle on Spotify, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts!


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The NFL salary cap just exploded to $303 million… and chaos is coming. In this episode of the Bush League Huddle Fantasy Football Podcast, we break down: * Breece Hall franchise tag drama * Kenneth Walker's Super Bowl MVP contract situation * The wide receiver market about to get massively overpaid * AJ Brown trade rumors * Brian Thomas Jr. shock trade buzz * Tight end market moves (Likely, Njoku, Kelsey retirement watch) Free agency is about to reshape fantasy football. Tag season. Cut season. Trade season. Nobody is safe. Follow us everywhere for daily fantasy football updates and breaking news.
We're back from the Super Bowl hangover with a full QB Carousel episode. Nine teams have serious quarterback questions heading into free agency (March 11) — and the contract situations are ugly: dead cap, post–June 1 cuts, trade candidates, and slim free-agent options. We go team-by-team through the Raiders, Jets, Cardinals, Browns, Falcons, Dolphins, Vikings, Colts, and Steelers to call our shots on who starts Week 1 — plus the fantasy ripple effects. Follow Bush League Huddle for year-round NFL + fantasy content across YouTube, Spotify, Apple, TikTok, IG, and X.
Super Bowl week is here and we're treating it like a holiday. We kick off with the latest coaching carousel updates (Kubiak to Vegas, Mike LaFleur to Arizona, Matt Nagy to the Giants, and Sean Mannion OC landing in Philly) and what each move could mean for fantasy in 2026. Then Rog closes out the "Way Too Early" series with 2026 tight end rankings—including why Trey McBride is the clear TE1, the Brock Bowers bounce-back case, and the rookie TE wave that flashed big-time in 2025. Finally, we preview Super Bowl 60 the only way we know how: prop bets. Pats/Seahawks angles, rushing props, MVP darts, trick-play pass attempts, safety/pick-six chaos, and our picks vs the spread. Follow Bush League Huddle on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter.
We kick things off with our way-too-early 2026 wide receiver rankings, breaking down the elite tier, risky fades, breakout candidates, and why the WR1 range is starting to flatten. Then we recap an electric Conference Championship weekend and react to the latest NFL coaching moves, including Mike McCarthy to Pittsburgh, Joe Brady in Buffalo, and the ongoing Eagles OC search as we head into Super Bowl week.
Fab, Nacc, and Rog break down everything from an electric Divisional Round and look ahead to Championship Weekend. We dive into the NFL coaching carousel (John Harbaugh to the Giants, Stefanski to Atlanta, Saleh in Tennessee, Dolphins and Lions coordinator moves), debate Matthew Stafford's Hall of Fame case, and give our picks for the conference title games. Plus, we unveil our Way-Too-Early 2026 Running Back Rankings and discuss what these changes mean for fantasy football in dynasty and redraft formats. Playoff reactions, front-office drama, and future fantasy gold — all in one episode.
Wildcard Weekend delivered — and now we're rolling straight into the Divisional Round with picks, matchups, and a whole lot of chaos across the league. On this episode of the Bush League Huddle Fantasy Football Podcast, we cover: 🧯 Mike Tomlin Steps Away — what it means for Pittsburgh, the locker room reaction, and what happens next📈 Way-Too-Early 2026 Fantasy QB Rankings — risers, fades, sophomore skepticism, and how coaching/play-calling changes everything 👀 Malik Willis landing spots + why this offseason could reshape the entire QB board 🏈 Wild Card Recap (Stafford's heater, Bears shocking the Packers, Bills surviving, Texans defense dominating) 🧠 Divisional Round Preview & Picks (Bills/Broncos, Niners/Seahawks, Texans/Pats, Rams/Bears) 🎠 Coaching Carousel Watch — top names, domino effects, and where the biggest openings could land We tally the picks and we're running it back next week. Job your love. 😤 📺🎙️ Follow/Subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TikTok | Instagram | X (Twitter)
This week on the Bush League Huddle Fantasy Football Podcast, we're back with a packed episode: * 🏈 NFL Wild Card Weekend preview & picks * 🔥 Coaching Carousel fallout after Black Monday * 🚫 Early 2026 Fantasy Football "Do-Not-Draft" list * 😤 Players who hurt us… and we're STILL not over it We break down the biggest coaching changes, which jobs are actually attractive, and how new hires could shake up fantasy value in 2026. Then we draft our early Do-Not-Draft team and preview every matchup for Super Wild Card Weekend. Whether you're celebrating a championship, tilting a bad beat, or already thinking about next season, you're in the right place. 👉 Subscribe & follow us everywhere @BushLeagueHuddleYouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • TikTok • Instagram • Twitter/X  #NFL #FantasyFootball
Championship week is here 🏆 We break down Week 17 waivers (Adam Thielen, Taysom Hill, Elijah Higgins, Dylan Sampson) and our Love/Hate start-sit picks featuring Justin Jefferson, Caleb Williams, Rhamondre Stevenson, Tyrone Tracy, and a fade on Marvin Harrison Jr. Send your start/sit questions — let's win the chip.
Week 16 = Fantasy Playoffs Semifinals. Fab, Rog, and Nacc are back with Love/Hate + Start/Sit for the full slate — plus the Opening Drive with streaming D/STs and kickers (because kickers are people too). ✅ Opening Drive: Week 16 Streamers (D/ST + Kickers) D/ST Streamers: New Orleans Saints D/ST vs Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars D/ST at Broncos, Chicago Bears D/ST at Packers Kicker Streamers: Blake Grupe (Colts) vs 49ers, Will Reichard (Vikings) at Giants, Nick Folk at Saints ❤️/😡 Week 16 Love/Hate Picks (Start/Sit) QB Loves: Aaron Rodgers at Lions, J.J. McCarthy at Giants QB Hates: Sam Darnold vs Rams, Jaxson Dart vs Vikings RB Loves: D'Andre Swift vs Packers, Kenneth Gainwell vs Lions RB Honorable Mentions: Woody Marks vs Raiders, Jowar Jordan vs Raiders (if Woody Marks out), Audric Estime vs Jets, Tyrone Tracy vs Vikings, Tony Pollard vs Chiefs RB Hates: Quinshon Judkins vs Bills, Ashton Jeanty vs Texans, (Fade Denver RBs: RJ Harvey / Tyler Batty / Jaleel McLaughlin) WR Loves: Jayden Reed at Bears, Ladd McConkey at Cowboys WR Hates: Terry McLaurin vs Eagles, Brian Thomas Jr. vs Broncos Tight Ends Spotlight TE Love: Dalton Schultz vs Raiders, Kyle Pitts Sr. vs Cardinals TE Hate: Jake Ferguson vs Chargers (Also discussed: Theo Johnson, Colston Loveland, Rondy Gadsden) #fantasyfootball #week16 #fantasyplayoffs #startsit #superflex #2qb #NFL
It's Week 15 and the fantasy playoffs are here. No more byes, no more safety nets — every lineup decision can send you home or keep you alive. In this episode of the Bush League Huddle Fantasy Football Podcast, we go straight into our Love/Hate start-sit picks for the first week of the playoffs, especially for 2QB and Superflex leagues. We recap how our Week 14 calls did (9–5 as a crew) and then break down who you can trust and who you need to bench with your season on the line — including names like Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert, Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy, Marcus Mariota, Aaron Jones, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Omarion Hampton, Kenneth Walker III, Emeka Egbuka, Jauan Jennings, Michael Wilson, Christian Watson, Justin Jefferson, Harold Fannin Jr. and Theo Johnson. In this episode: * 🧠 QB Love/Hate: Brock Purdy, Marcus Mariota, Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams, Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert & more * 🏃‍♂️ RB Love/Hate: Fringe playoff RBs like Aaron Jones, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Omarion Hampton, Kenneth Walker III, Carolina backs, Devin Neal * 📡 WR Love/Hate: Emeka Egbuka, Jauan Jennings, Michael Wilson, Christian Watson, Justin Jefferson and key boom/bust calls * 🎯 TE Dart Throws: Harold Fannin Jr., Theo Johnson, Hunter Henry and tight ends you can't afford to whiff on * 🧮 How to handle risky studs vs safer options in 2QB/Superflex during the fantasy playoffs No fluff, no filler — just start/sit decisions for Week 15 fantasy football playoffs on ESPN, Yahoo, Sleeper and more. 👉 Send us your start/sit and waiver questions in the comments or DMs 👉 Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts for weekly fantasy content 👉 Follow us on TikTok, Instagram & Twitter/X for clips, graphics and rapid-fire playoff advice
It all comes down to Week 14. If you're sitting at 6–7, 7–6, or fighting for that final playoff spot, this is your make-or-break week. In this episode of the Bush League Huddle Fantasy Football Podcast, we break down everything you need to survive and advance — including crucial calls on players like Trevor Lawrence, Jakobi Meyers, Devin Neal, Jayden Higgins, and tough fades like Caleb Williams and Travis Etienne Jr. ✅ Opening Drive: Defensive stashes to grab now for Weeks 15 & 16: 49ers, Panthers, Patriots, Cowboys, Jaguars, Buccaneers, Saints and Jets based on matchups vs Cam Ward's Titans, the Saints, Bills, Jets, Max Brosmer / J.J. McCarthy, and more. ✅ Week 14 Love & Hate Picks: QB, RB, WR, and TE starts & sits ✅ Cold-weather fades, matchup smashes, and sneaky flex plays ✅ Players you can't trust with your season on the line ✅ Tight end streamers and playoff-winning darts No fluff. No patience. No margins. This is the most important Love/Hate of the fantasy season. 🎧 Ask us your sit/start questions 📺 Subscribe for weekly previews & playoff content 🏆 Let's get you into the playoffs — and keep you there
Week 13 is here and a lot of you are sitting at 5–7, 6–6, even 4–8… but you're still alive. All you have to do is get into the dance. 🕺 In this episode of the Bush League Huddle Fantasy Football Podcast, Fab, Rog & Nacc: Opening Drive – 5 Under-the-Radar League WinnersWe kick things off with five sneaky players who can actually win you a title down the stretch, including: * Chimere Dike, Jayden Higgins, Colston Loveland * Saints DST * Michael Wilson & Troy Franklin as rising WR1s Accountability Check – Week 12 RecapWe own our worst Love/Hate week of the season (3–12 😬) and reset the board heading into Week 13. Week 13 Love/Hate (2QB/Superflex focused) * QB Loves: Cam Ward, Tyler Shough * QB Hates: Shedeur Sanders, Daniel Jones * RB Loves: Jalen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell * RB Hates: Javonte Williams, D'Andre Swift * WR Loves: Andrei Iosivas, Troy Franklin * WR Hates: Michael Pittman Jr., Deebo Samuel * TE Talk: Mike Gesicki & Brenton Strange as streamers, Tyler Warren fade 2QB/Superflex focused, but still super useful for 1QB leagues. 👉 Send us your start/sit questions on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram or Twitter and we'll hit them on the show.  #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootball2025 #Week13 #NFLWeek13 #FantasyPlayoffs
Week 12 is here and it's officially CUFF SEASON. 🥶 In this episode of the Bush League Huddle Fantasy Football Podcast, Fab, Rog & Nacc break down how to prep your roster for the playoffs in 2QB/Superflex leagues, which handcuffs actually matter, and our full Week 12 Love/Hate start/sit picks. We kick things off with Opening Drive: Cuff Season – how to shift your bench from "upside fliers" to injury insurance, QB and RB handcuff targets, and why you need to think about Weeks 15–17 now, not later. Then we dive into: * QB Love/Hate – why we're higher on guys like Bryce Young & Jacoby Brissett this week, and fading some bigger names in tough matchups like Sam Darnold and Daniels Jones * RB Love/Hate – David Montgomery and Breece Hall in smash spots, plus why we're nervous about plays like Ashton Gentry and Kareem Hunt * WR Love/Hate – upside shots like Rome Odunze & Jameson Williams, and fades like Khalil Shakir & Ricky Pearsall * TE Love/Hate – streamers like Chig Okonkwo & AJ Barner, and why we're out (again) on Kyle Pitts Whether you're fighting for a playoff spot or locking in your bye, we've got you covered. 👉 Drop your start/sit or trade questions in the comments and we'll hit them in the next episode. 👉 Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify & Apple so you don't miss our playoff episodes. (2QB/Superflex focused, but still super useful for 1QB leagues.)
The Bush League boys are back and the takes are spicy this week. 🌶️ With fantasy trade deadlines hitting in most leagues, Rog kicks things off with an Opening Drive loaded with under–the–radar buy/sell targets to help you gear up for a playoff run – or cash out while you still can. Then we dive into our Week 11 Love/Hate at QB, RB, WR and TE to help you lock in that W. In this episode: * Trade deadline stashes & throw-ins: J.J. McCarthy, Alvin Kamara, Jakobi Meyers, Jerry Jeudy, Tua Tagovailoa, Aaron Jones, David Montgomery and more * Sell-high / get-out-now candidates: DK Metcalf, DJ Moore, Bo Nix, Jordan Love, Woody Marks * QB Love/Hate: ❤️ Geno Smith vs DAL, Marcus Mariota at MIA 💔 Baker Mayfield @ BUF, Brock Purdy or Mac Jones QB @ ARI * RB Love/Hate: ❤️ Sean Tucker vs BUF, RJ Harvey vs KC 💔 Saquon Barkley vs DET, Tyrone Tracy Jr. vs GB * WR Love/Hate: ❤️ Tez Johnson vs BUF, Tre Tucker vs DAL 💔 Tetairoa McMillan @ ATL, Romeo Doubs @ NYG * TE Love/Hate: ❤️ Jonnu Smith vs CIN 💔 Cade Otton vs BUF, Sam LaPorta @ PHI We keep ourselves honest with a look back at our Week 10 record (6–9), talk Dan Campbell as a secretly elite play-caller, and argue about whether fading Baker vs Buffalo is genius or insane. 💬 Send us your questions: Start/sit, trade deadline dilemmas, waivers, even wardrobe advice – DM us or hit us up in the comments on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TikTok, Instagram & Twitter/X — just search Bush League Huddle Fantasy Football.
We went mobile but didn't miss a beat. Rog's Mid-Season Awards (MVP, Bust, Value, Waiver Hero, Sleeper, Keeping Receipts) set the tone, then Nac and Fab deliver Week 10 Love/Hate across positions. Awards: * MVP: Christian McCaffrey (over Jonathan Taylor, Jaxon Smith-Njigba) * Bust: Brian Thomas Jr. (Kyler Murray, Nico Collins considered) * Best Value: Daniel Jones (Matthew Stafford, Javonte Williams in the mix) * Waiver Hero: Rico Dowdle (Harold Fannin Jr., Keenan Allen) * Sleeper of the Year: Cam Skattebo * Keeping Receipts: De'Von Achane, James Cook, Puka Nacua (we were too low) Week 10 Love/Hate: * LOVE QBs: JJ McCarthy; Justin Fields * HATE QBs: Bryce Young; Trevor Lawrence * LOVE RBs: RJ Harvey; Kenneth Walker III * HATE RBs: Travis Etienne Jr.; Kimani Vidal * LOVE WRs: DJ Moore; Jordan Addison * HATE WRs: Chris Olave; DK Metcalf * LOVE TEs: Juwan Johnson; Dalton Schultz (board bet!) * HATE TE: Luke Musgrave Follow & rate the show! YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • TikTok • Instagram • X
The Bush League Huddle Fantasy Football Podcast breaks down Week 9 with the hottest Start/Sit and Love/Hate calls of the week. Roger, Fabio, and Anthony debate: * Joe Flacco's fantasy revival and whether it continues vs Chicago * Kyler Murray's undefeated record in Dallas and why he's a sneaky start * Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s opportunity to explode against San Francisco. Bam Knight stock up vs. Cowboys * Kayshon Boutte's matchup vs Atlanta and why he's trending down * Malik Washington under valued vs. Baltimore * CJ Stroud's Texans offense on the rise * Drake Maye's chemistry with Kendrick Bourne and Pop Douglas * Alvin Kamara, Rico Dowdle, DJ Moore, and Cortland Sutton start/sit dilemmas * Tight end talk: Zach Ertz, Colston Loveland, and fading Dalton Kincaid Tune in for all the matchups, risers, fades, and bold Week 9 predictions. Follow Bush League Huddle on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for weekly fantasy football analysis and lineup advice.
Week 8 Love/Hate (Bi-Mageddon edition): we unpack the Kansas City target shift with Rashee Rice and what it means for Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy, Marquise Brown, and Isiah Pacheco;  Spotlight WR risers like Travis Hunter, Jordan Addison, and Chris Olave; and flag backfields to avoid (Tyjae Spears/Tony Pollard, Zach Charbonnet/Kenneth Walker III, Rico Dowdle/Chuba Hubbard).  QB takes include Jordan Love, Tyrod Taylor, Drake Maye, CJ Stroud, and Justin Herbert;  RB/Flex darts like Tyler Allgeier and Kyle Monangai; Sit like Tony Pollard and Kimani Vidal WR starts/sits (Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden, Alec Pierce, Zay Flowers);  TE calls (Pat Freiermuth, Evan Engram, Theo Johnson).  Send your start/sit and trade questions—let's win Week 8.
This week's Opening Drive introduces the Circle of Trust—players who weren't drafted as weekly locks but have earned that status: * Sam Darnold, David Montgomery, Quinton Johnston, Drake May, Javonte Williams, Travis Etienne Jr., Jake Ferguson Then we hit Love/Hate by position for Week 6 (2QB/Superflex friendly): * QB Love: Cam Ward, Spencer Rattler | QB Hate: Kyler Murray, Dillon Gabriel * RB Love: Rico Dowdle, J.K. Dobbins | RB Hate: Travis Etienne Jr., Derrick Henry * WR Love: Stefon Diggs, Chris Godwin | WR Hate: Calvin Ridley, DJ Moore * TE Streamers: Evan Engram, Juwan Johnson | Fade: Dalton Kincaid Notes: * We're back to .500 on weekly calls and trending up. * Byes: Texans, Vikings. * Send us your start/sit, waivers, or trade dilemmas—we answer them on the show and in DMs.
A month of fantasy football is already in the books, and it's time to check the pulse. In this episode of the Bush League Huddle Fantasy Football Podcast, we fire up the Panic Meter on names like Brock Bowers, AJ Brown, Devonta Smith, Calvin Ridley, Derrick Henry, and Brock Purdy — and then dive into our Week 5 Love/Hate picks at QB, RB, WR, and TE. 💡 What you'll hear: * Panic Meter stress test (0–10) on fantasy stars (Brock Bowers, Derrick Henry, AJ Brown/Devonta Smith, Brock Purdy, Calvin Ridley) * QB loves: Jackson Dart, Bryce Young | QB hates: Jayden Daniels, Trevor Lawrence * RB loves: Trey Benson, Alvin Kamara | RB hates: Chase Brown, Jacory Croskey-Merritt * WR loves: Darius Slayton, Christian Kirk | WR hates: AJ Brown, Khalil Shakir * TE loves: Dalton Schultz, Darren Waller | TE hate: TJ Hockenson Whether you're in a 2QB, Superflex, or standard league, we've got you covered with matchups, stats, and start/sit calls to help you win Week 5.
It's Week 4 of the fantasy football season, and your Bush League Huddle hosts are back with the ultimate Love/Hate breakdown! 🚨 We kick off with our "Opening Drive" featuring 3 Buy Lows (Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas Jr., Chris Godwin) and 3 Sell Highs (Kyren Williams, Javonte Williams, DK Metcalf). Then, we dive into our Week 4 Love/Hate picks by position: * QBs: Geno Smith, Tua Tagovailoa, Dak Prescott, Michael Penix Jr. * RBs: Chase Brown, Nick Chubb, David Montgomery, Javonte Williams * WRs: Chris Olave, Quinton Johnston, Tee Higgins, DK Metcalf * TEs: Mark Andrews, Mason Taylor, Sam LaPorta Whether you're 0–3 and desperate for a win or sitting pretty at 3–0, this episode gives you the edge to get back in the race. Don't give up — 15% of 0–3 teams still make the playoffs! 👉 Follow us for weekly start/sit advice, waiver wire gems, trade targets, and bold takes all season. 📩 Got lineup questions? DM us on Twitter/X, TikTok, or Instagram — we answer them all.
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