RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast

Scott Jenstad and Ryan Belongia preview the NFL Conference Championship games this weekend, all from a DFS perspective. They talk Puka vs. JSN (or both), whether to play Jarrett Stidham and how to get a little bit different this week to try and win on the two-game slate. DabbleNew users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now!UnderdogPlay $5 in fantasy entries, get $75 in fantasy bonus entries when you sign up with code RWNFL! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or find them in the app store.  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast, hosts John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the NFL conference championship matchups between the Broncos vs. Patriots and Seahawks vs. Rams, while discussing recent coaching hires like Mike McDaniel joining the Chargers as offensive coordinator under Jim Harbaugh and speculating on changes in Buffalo. They analyze player impacts, game predictions, and fantasy implications, emphasizing how schemes and injuries could shape outcomes.Time StampsIntroduction and Coaching Updates (00:00:06 - 00:09:01)Chargers Offense Analysis (00:01:05 - 00:09:01)Buffalo Bills Coaching Changes (00:09:39 - 00:16:02)Patriots vs. Broncos Preview (00:16:13 - 00:36:49)Rams vs. Seahawks Preview (00:37:13 - 00:50:07) Dabble New users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now!       Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Coventry breaks down the top reactions of this week’s NFL action. Dabble New users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott Jenstad and Ryan Belongia break down the four divisional round games in the NFL, all from a DFS angle. They discuss every position and every price range and figure out which of the three expensive studs to get in your lineup and which cheap players to use to help you fit the pricey guys in. They also delve into a tough week at quarterback full of tough matchups and some potential weather issues. DabbleNew users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now! UnderdogPlay $5 in fantasy entries, get $75 in fantasy bonus entries when you sign up with code RWNFL! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or find them in the app store. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL Playoffs roll on with the Divisional Round on tap with four huge games: Broncos vs Bills, Seahawks vs 49ers, Patriots vs Texans and Bears vs Rams. Tune in as John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the whole slate in-depth, along with a look at John Harbaugh's fit with the Giants and some early thoughts on the 2026 QB class for the upcoming draft.Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:52 Coaching changes – John Harbaugh to NYG10:20 NFL Draft 2026 QB class – Dante Moore (Oregon) returns to school21:08 Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills29:54 Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers40:08 New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans50:01 Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles RamsDabbleNew users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now!  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Coventry breaks down the top reactions of this week’s NFL action. Dabble New users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott Jenstad and Ryan Belongia break down both the Saturday and Sunday slates in Wild Card Weekend in the NFL, all from a DFS angle. They discuss how they think the games will play out, who will be chalky and which low rostered players can help you win across the first weekend of the playoffs. UnderdogPlay just $5 and get $50 in bonus funds when you sign up with code RWNFL! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or find them in the app store.  DraftKingsEnter DraftKings Playoff Best Ball tournament now! DabbleNew users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now! Playoff BlitzVisit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get ready for the NFL Playoffs with everything you need to know for Wild Card Weekend and beyond. The guys kick off the show with the big coaching carousel moves with John Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel now on the market. We also detail important best ball strategies for NFL Playoffs best ball strategy. And of course, we break down all six matchups for Wild Card Weekend.Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:00 Mike McDaniel firing08:00 John Harbaugh firing27:59 DraftKings Playoff Best Ball $3M Playoff Millionaire50:22 Playoff Matchups Breakdown52:40 Carolina Panthers vs. Los Angeles Rams57:48 Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers1:04:40 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills1:15:23 Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers1:20:53 New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers1:24:29 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston TexansDraftKingsEnter DraftKings Playoff Best Ball tournament now! Dabble New users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now! Playoff Blitz Visit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson from RotoWire.com and Greg Ambrosius from The NFFC discuss playoffs fantasy football, with a focus on the NFFC's Postseason Hold'Em Contest.---00:00 Wild Card Value Meter00:15 Welcome to Greg Ambrosius02:00 NFFC Post-Season Hold ‘Em Contest03:30 QB Strategy13:45 Dabble14:20 RB Strategy24:50 Draft Kings26:30 WR/TE Strategy34:00 Playoff Blitz34:55 BlueWire35:00 Final Predictions---DraftKingsEnter DraftKings Playoff Best Ball tournament now!(hyperlink: https://dkdfs.sng.link/Avkw3/twuy?_dl=draftkings%3A%2F%2Fgateway%3Fs%3D985576892&pcid=422295&psn=10&pcn=BestBall&pscn=Podcast&pcrn=xx&pscid=xx&pcrid=xx&wpcid=422295&wpsrc=10&wpcn=BestBall&wpscn=Podcast&wpcrn=xx&wpscid=xx&wpcrid=xx&_forward_params=1)---DabbleNew users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now!(hyperlink: https://dabble.onelink.me/Z9px/b45kkyzo)----Playoff BlitzVisit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!(hyperlink: https://www.playoffblitz.com/) Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Whalen and Jeff Erickson put a bow on the 2025 fantasy football season before taking a look ahead at some early rankings decisions for 2026. The guys discuss a loaded running back position, risers and fallers at wide receiver, Trey McBride's separation at tight end and more.00:00 Jeff/Nick Podcast 1-600:15 Welcome00:30 Tying a Bow on 202504:45 Wild Card Matchups05:00 Jags-Bills09:15 Rams-Panthers13:21 Draft Kings Playoff Best Ball15:00 Bears-Packers19:55 Eagles-Niners22:00 Pats-Chargers24:50 Texans-Steelers27:30 Dabble28:00 Early Look Rankings28:30 QB35:00 RB42:00 Playoff Blitz43:00 WR51:00 TE-----DraftKingsEnter DraftKings Playoff Best Ball tournament now!https://dkdfs.sng.link/Avkw3/twuy?_dl=draftkings%3A%2F%2Fgateway%3Fs%3D985576892&pcid=422295&psn=10&pcn=BestBall&pscn=Podcast&pcrn=xx&pscid=xx&pcrid=xx&wpcid=422295&wpsrc=10&wpcn=BestBall&wpscn=Podcast&wpcrn=xx&wpscid=xx&wpcrid=xx&_forward_params=1DabbleNew users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now!https://dabble.onelink.me/Z9px/b45kkyzoPlayoff BlitzVisit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!https://www.playoffblitz.com/ Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Bartel and Jake Letarski discuss some lessons learned from the 2025 season and lookahead towards 2026. The guys also put their heads together for playoff bestball with an emphasis on the Rams.DraftKingsEnter DraftKings Playoff Best Ball tournament now!https://dkdfs.sng.link/Avkw3/twuy?_dl=draftkings%3A%2F%2Fgateway%3Fs%3D985576892&pcid=422295&psn=10&pcn=BestBall&pscn=Podcast&pcrn=xx&pscid=xx&pcrid=xx&wpcid=422295&wpsrc=10&wpcn=BestBall&wpscn=Podcast&wpcrn=xx&wpscid=xx&wpcrid=xx&_forward_params=1)DabbleNew users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now!https://dabble.onelink.me/Z9px/b45kkyzo Playoff BlitzVisit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!https://www.playoffblitz.com/ Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Coventry breaks down the top reactions of this week’s NFL action. Prosper Trading Visit Prosper Trading today and take your shot at real financial growth. Dabble New users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now! Playoff Blitz Visit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get ready for the final week of the regular season as John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the NFL Week 18 action with looks at the key fantasy storylines from each matchup. The guys also examine the potential movement in the NFL Playoff field with seeding and playoff spots on the line across the league.Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:37 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers04:16 San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks12:25 Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints17:53 Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns18:59 Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts24:57 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans36:16 Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers38:05 New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys39:30 Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets41:40 Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions47:39 Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers54:05 Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals58:38 Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs59:38 New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins1:01:47 Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders1:04:00 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens DraftKings Enter DraftKings Playoff Best Ball tournament now! Dabble New users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now! Playoff Blitz  Visit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!   Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad break down a wild and difficult Week in the NFL, all from a DFS angle. They discuss which teams need to win, which teams are sitting starters and which teams will put up big days even if they have been eliminated. They talk every position and every price point to help you manage the most unpredictable week of the NFL season. DraftKings Enter DraftKings Playoff Best Ball tournament now! Dabble New users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now! Playoff BlitzVisit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!UnderdogPlay just $5 and get $50 in bonus funds when you sign up with code RWNFL! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or find them in the app store.   Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alan Seslowsky and Jeff Erickson from RotoWire.com discuss the Week 18 slate from a fantasy perspective.---00:00 RotoWire Week 18 Value Meter00:15 Welcome to Alan Seslowsky03:00 Should you tip your commissioner?08:30 Do You Have Week 18 Action as is?11:00 Christmas Creep15:30 What Are you Watching in Week 18?18:40 DraftKings20:15 Contract Incentives23:45 Do You Go After Saquon Barkley’s Props?35:15 Dabble35:45 DFS Plays37:00 Tyler Shough vs. Falcons37:30 Players vs. teams benching starters38:15 Malik Davis43:15 PlayoffBlitz.com44:15 Dynasty Opportunities49:00 What Did I Learn?---DraftKingsEnter DraftKings Playoff Best Ball tournament now!(hyperlink: https://dkdfs.sng.link/Avkw3/twuy?_dl=draftkings%3A%2F%2Fgateway%3Fs%3D985576892&pcid=422295&psn=10&pcn=BestBall&pscn=Podcast&pcrn=xx&pscid=xx&pcrid=xx&wpcid=422295&wpsrc=10&wpcn=BestBall&wpscn=Podcast&wpcrn=xx&wpscid=xx&wpcrid=xx&_forward_params=1)---DabbleNew users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now!(hyperlink: https://dabble.onelink.me/Z9px/b45kkyzo)---Playoff BlitzVisit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!(hyperlink: https://www.playoffblitz.com/)  Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With fantasy championship week in the rear-view, Nick Whalen and Jeff Erickson take stock of some of the biggest hits and misses at each position in the 2025 season. The guys talk 2026 quarterback values, Trey McBride's separation at tight end, consistency at running back, volatility at wide receiver and much more. Later, they dive into the most-meaningful games on the Week 18 slate, including Panthers-Bucs, Seahawks-Niners and Ravens-Steelers.00:00 Championship Week Reactions00:15 Welcome00:30 How Did We Do?03:00 Who Did you In?06:30 Right Answers - Puka, JSN09:00 Early RB vs Early WR12:30 The RB Dead Zone Was Real15:00 Dabble15:30 Right Answers - Drake Maye18:30 Buying the Dip With Lamar?22:40 Which QB Are You Waiting For?26:00 Tight End - How High Will McBride Go?31:45 DraftKings33:45 Panthers-Bucs43:00 Seahawks-Niners48:45 PlayoffBlitz.com49:45 Ravens-Steelers57:00 Teams Not Playing Starters-----DraftKings (All episodes) Enter DraftKings Playoff Best Ball tournament now!https://dkdfs.sng.link/Avkw3/twuy?_dl=draftkings%3A%2F%2Fgateway%3Fs%3D985576892&pcid=422295&psn=10&pcn=BestBall&pscn=Podcast&pcrn=xx&pscid=xx&pcrid=xx&wpcid=422295&wpsrc=10&wpcn=BestBall&wpscn=Podcast&wpcrn=xx&wpscid=xx&wpcrid=xx&_forward_params=1DabbleNew users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now!https://dabble.onelink.me/Z9px/b45kkyzoPlayoff Blitz Visit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!https://www.playoffblitz.com/ Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Bartel and Jake Letarski talk about a few of the options available for Week 18 leagues and the standout pickups available that helped people win championships.DraftKingsEnter DraftKings Playoff Best Ball tournament now!https://dkdfs.sng.link/Avkw3/twuy?_dl=draftkings%3A%2F%2Fgateway%3Fs%3D985576892&pcid=422295&psn=10&pcn=BestBall&pscn=Podcast&pcrn=xx&pscid=xx&pcrid=xx&wpcid=422295&wpsrc=10&wpcn=BestBall&wpscn=Podcast&wpcrn=xx&wpscid=xx&wpcrid=xx&_forward_params=1) DabbleNew users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now!https://dabble.onelink.me/Z9px/b45kkyzo Playoff BlitzVisit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!https://www.playoffblitz.com/ Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Coventry breaks down the top reactions of this week’s NFL action. Prosper Trading Visit Prosper Trading today and take your shot at real financial growth. Dabble New users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now! Playoff Blitz Visit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today! Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Belongia and Jeff Erickson from RotoWire.com preview the Week 17 NFL DFS Main Slate.---00:00 RotoWire Week 17 DFS Podcast00:15 Welcome to Ryan Belongia02:00 Week 17 Quirks03:45 CIN-AZ09:50 Go Back to the Well With Trevor Lawrence?14:45 PlayoffBlitz.com16:00 Can Baker get right against the Dolphins?19:00 Bills-Eagles showdown?24:30 Dabble24:56 BlueWire25:00 Pats-Jets29:30 Can you find value in Raiders-Giants?32:45 Prosper Trading33:20 What can Kenneth Walker do in a bounce back?38:00 Roll With Warren or Gainwell?41:00 Tyler Shough playable?46:00 Underdog DFS47:30 QB Picks - Trevor Lawrence49:30 Less than 219.5 passing yards for Bryce Young51:00 Great script for Ashton Jeanty52:30 Trey McBride picks56:00 DFS defenses58:00 Ryan’s Most Rostered59:30 Chalk Fade?---Prosper Trading Visit Prosper Trading today and take your shot at real financial growth. (hyperlink:https://prosper-trading.leadshook.io/s/2SOlg5cmJb7gHCqJ5wwWc6kRLRdwzjAFJZjZHok9?utm_source=Rotowire&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=AI+Funnel&utm_content=&utm_term=Application)---Dabble New users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now!(hyperlink: https://dabble.onelink.me/Z9px/b45kkyzo)---Playoff BlitzVisit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!(hyperlink: https://www.playoffblitz.com/) ---UnderdogPlay just $5 and get $50 in bonus funds when you sign up with code RWNFL! Visit UnderdogFantasy.com or find them in the app store. (link: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-MyVn4cbt6l) Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get ready for your fantasy football championship matchups with our NFL Week 17 fantasy football preview. John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the full Week 17 slate and discuss the key lineup decisions from each game.Navigating the fantasy fallout from all the QB injuriesLate-season standoutsTough lineup calls like Justin Jefferson, Terry McLaurin and moreTime Stamps00:00 Intro00:47 Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys04:30 Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions10:59 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos16:09 Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans22:52 Green Bay Packers vs. Baltimore Ravens29:08 Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks33:27 Cincinnati Bengals vs. Arizona Cardinals37:13 Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers44:36 Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars47:55 Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers52:26 New York Jets vs. New England Patriots55:00 Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints1:01:23 Las Vegas Raiders vs. New York Giants1:05:47 Buffalo Bills vs. Philadelphia Eagles1:11:20 San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears1:15:18 Atlanta Falcons vs. Los Angeles RamsProsper Trading Visit Prosper Trading today and take your shot at real financial growth.  DabbleNew users get $25 FREE when signing up - no deposit necessary. Download Dabble now! Playoff Blitz Visit Playoff Blitz and use promo code ROTOWIRE for a discount on your league today!   Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code YOUTUBE15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.