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Everybody needs fantasy football advice and we're giving it to you from the top fantasy football analysts on FFPC Insider Access!Eric Balkman from the FFPC is joined by guest co-host Nate Polvogt from Optimus Fantasy to answer your start/sit questions, analyze NFL news and the top storylines from the fantasy football perspective and help you win your fantasy football leagues and contests!Ask questions and comment in live chat as we kick off NFL Week 3 in style!Topics:Intro: 00:00Packers TE Tucker Kraft "tweaked" his knee in Thursday's practice: 3:38Jets QB Tyrod Taylor will start in Week 3 against the Bucs: 6:50Hollywood Brown (ankle) is practicing in full for Week 3 against the Giants: 11:20Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (foot) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice: 17:25According to Broncos beat reporter Zac Stevens, head coach Sean Payton said RB RJ Harvey is “an important piece of what we’re doing.”: 27:28Broncos TE Evan Engram (back) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.: 30:3049ers WR Jauan Jennings (shoulder/ankle) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice: 35:1049ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said it is possible that Brock Purdy (toe) could serve as the No. 2 quarterback in Week 3 against the Cardinals: 37:49Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday’s practice: 42:28ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports a Week 4 return for Chris Godwin (ankle) “feels like a real possibility.”: & Emeka Egbuka (hip, groin) missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday: 44:52Week 3 Start / Sit Decisions: 1:26:58No draft, no salary cap, no convoluted rules. Play the FFPC Weekly Challenge in 10, 30 and 100-team contests! Just pick your players and let 'em ride for the week. Classic and Slim roster formats available. With $35, $100 and $200 price points, there is a contest for everyone! Save $25 with code ALARM here: https://myffpc.com/weeklychallenge.as...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

NFL Week 2 is here and we're helping you win your fantasy football games and contests! In this episode, Eric Balkman from the FFPC is joined by Justin Edwards from 4for4 to analyze NFL news from the fantasy football perspective and dish out lineup advice!Timestamps:Intro: 00:00Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Xavier Worthy (shoulder) will not undergo surgery at this time and is not a candidate for injured reserve: 4:22Broncos coach Sean Payton said “I’ve got to be better there” when asked about running the ball only three times against 17 passes in the first quarter: 9:07Zach Charbonnet rushed 12 times for 47 yards and one touchdown in the Seahawks’ Week 1 loss to the 49ers: 13:42D’Andre Swift rushed 17 times for 53 yards in the Bears’ Week 1 loss to the Vikings, adding 12 yards on three receptions: 34:08Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (personal) practiced on Thursday: 42:57Javonte Williams rushed 15 times for 54 yards and two touchdowns in the Cowboys’ Week 1 loss to the Eagles, adding two receptions for 10 yards: 46:18Brashard Smith returned two kickoffs for 63 yards during Kansas City's 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday night: 50:15ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio reports that “the NFL has begun a review of the recent domestic violence allegations against Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill.”: 51:5049ers WR Jauan Jennings (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice: 54:20Browns TE Harold Fannin played 55 snaps in Week 1’s loss to the Bengals: 56:00No draft, no salary cap, no convoluted rules. Play the FFPC Weekly Challenge in 10, 30 and 100-team contests! Just pick your players and let 'em ride for the week. Classic and Slim roster formats available. With $35, $100 and $200 price points, there is a contest for everyone! Save $25 with code ALARM here: https://myffpc.com/weeklychallenge.as...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

We've got a monster edition of the show to kick off the 2025 NFL Season as Eric Balkman is joined by guest co-hosts Matt Schauf from Draft Sharks and Dustin Royer from Dynasty Rewind!The guys analyze the latest NFL news and top storylines from the fantasy football perspective to help you set winning lineups in Week 1.Plus, comparing players in similar draft positions for those still drafting their teams - it's Would You Rather?Join the show in our live chat to ask questions and put yourself on record for the upcoming season!Topics:Introduction: 00:00Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue is INACTIVE: 3:40Quinshon Judkins moving up the draft boards: 6:01Kyren Williams To Cede More Work To Blake Corum?: 7:55TreVeyon Henderson flying up the fantasy football draft boards: 11:03Isiah Pacheco "Looks Tremendous" according to Andy Reid: 17:20Jacory Croskey-Merritt TOO Hyped?: 20:01Roschon Johnson Held Out Of Practice Thursday - D'Andre Swift value: 24:30How Do You Draft Rashee Rice?: 28:20Jauan Jennings Gets a Little More Money (Potentially) - Ricky Pearsall value: 33:13Marvin Mims A Full-Go Wednesday: 35:58Elic Ayomanor Already A Starter?: 37:01Matt Schauf's 2025 FFPC Main Event Team: 39:46Christian McCaffrey listed as "limited" in Thursday's practice with a calf issue: 52:50Malik Nabers returned to practice Thursday - 2025 Projections: 1:06:50ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime reports Jayden Higgins is “rotating” with Xavier Hutchinson on the outside when the Texans play three wideouts: 1:08:58Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has had a “stunning” offseason turnaround: 1:11:351:15:30: Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Alvin Kamara will get the bulk of the work in the run game.ESPN’s Brady Henderson reports RB Zach Charbonnet “is going to have a significant role in the Seattle Seahawks’ backfield this season.": 1:18:01Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said RB Najee Harris (eye) is expected to play in Friday’s game against the Chiefs.: 1:22:01Packers coach Matt LaFleur said “if there’s an area we gotta do a better job on, I would say featuring the tight end.”: 1:26:32Patrick Mahomes completed 8-of-13 for 143 yards and one touchdown and rushed once for 18 yards in the Chiefs’ preseason Week 3 game against the Bears.: 1:33:40Who Would You Rather Draft?: 1:36:25Over $5.73 Million in prizes including a record $1,000,000 grand prize will be awarded in the FFPC Big Gorilla Contest! Daily online drafts have begun!  Get $25 off your first team with code ALARM: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx?af...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

We're helping you win your fantasy football leagues and contests by bringing you inside the minds of the top analysts in the business!Eric Balkman from the FFPC is joined by Tyler Buecher from Fantasy Guru to analyze NFL news from the fantasy football perspective and to dish out the players they are targeting and fading in drafts this season!Plus, a round of Would You Rather, comparing players in similar draft positions to help you make the right choice when you're on the clock!Timestamps:Intro: 00:00The Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers: 3:54NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports WR Rashee Rice accepted and will serve a six-game suspension to start the 2025 regular season: 8:01NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports WR Terry McLaurin has agreed to a three-year extension worth over $96M with the Commanders: 11:10Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt did not play in the Commanders’ preseason finale against the Ravens: 14:24JK Dobbins vs RJ Harvey: 18:0049ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Brian Robinson will be the team’s No. 2 running back: 20:5049ers GM John Lynch said the team is “hopeful but not sure on Week 1" when asked about Jauan Jennings (calf): 24:00The 49ers placed WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) on the PUP list: 27:05Jayden Reed (foot) returned to practice but said Week 1 “still feels uncertain.”: 30:24The Packers placed RB MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) on injured reserve: 35:04Ravens TE Isaiah Likely (foot) avoided opening the season on injured reserve: 36:56Marvin Mims (groin) left Wednesday’s practice with an injury and did not return: 47:37The Saints announced QB Spencer Rattler as the Week 1 starter: 48:122025 Fantasy Football Draft Targets & Fades: 56:30Would You Rather?: 1:31:43The FFPC Main Event is currently the largest season-long, high stakes fantasy football contest in the world with an industry leading $1,000,000 grand prize and over $6.23 Million in Prizes! Compete in 20-round online snake drafts with a 60-second, 2 hour or 6 hour timer.  Use promo code ALARM for an additional $25 off here: https://myffpc.com/MainEvent.aspx?y=2...Over $5.73 Million in prizes including a record $1,000,000 grand prize will be awarded in the FFPC Big Gorilla Contest!    Daily online drafts have begun! Get $25 off your first team with code ALARM: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx?af...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

It's Fantasy Football Draft Season and we're bringing you inside the mind of the top analysts! In this episode, Eric Balkman is joined by Dave Ventresca from RotoBaller to dish out his top targets for fantasy football drafts this season, plus which players with similar draft position he's drafting and why.The guys also analyze the latest news and stories from the NFL Preseason and Training Camps to make you the most informed player in your fantasy football league!Chapters:Intro: 00:00Around the NFL: Green Bay Rumors and ADP 04:35Around the NFL: Saints and ADP: 08:35Around the NFL: LA Chargers and ADP: 15:25Around the NFL: Cincinnati Bengals and ADP: 19:03Around the NFL: LA Rams and ADP: 22:05Around the NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Bucs, and ADP: 29:12Around the NFL: Houston Texans: 42:14Around the NFL: Minnesota Vikings: 45:37Around the NFL: Washington and Terry McLaurin: 50:52Around the NFL: Commanders May Trade Brain Robinson Jr./Jacory Croskey-Merritt Discussion: 01:00:36Dave Ventresca joins the Show: 1:14:44Dave's thoughts on Thought's on the Saints' QBs and Players Affected: 1:20:03Is Bucky Irving and Kenneth Walker III Targets for Dave?: 1:28:12Is J.K. Dobbins a Target over RJ Harvey?: 1:35:40Tank Bigsby, Bhayshul Tuten, or Travis Etienne: 1:39:55 Viewer Question: Ceedee Lamb and David Montgomery Vs Bijian Robinson and Courtland Sutton: 1:42:38Is Trey Benson a Target?: 1:43:25Would you rather draft DK Metcalf or D.J. Moore: 1:48:50Would you rather draft Jakobi Meyers or Chris Olave: 1:50:21Would you rather draft Baker Mayfield or Bo Nix: 1:52:00Would you rather draft Saquon Barkley or Christian McCaffrey: 1:53:50Would you rather draft Jordan Mason or Jaylen Warren: 1:55:14Would you rather draft DeMario Douglas or Joshua Palmer: 1:57:16Outro: 1:59:20The FFPC Main Event is currently the largest season-long, high stakes fantasy football contest in the world with an industry leading $1,000,000 grand prize and over $6.23 Million in Prizes!  Compete in 20-round online snake drafts with a 60-second, 2 hour or 6 hour timer.  Use promo code ALARM for an additional $25 off here: https://myffpc.com/MainEvent.aspx?y=2...Over $5.73 Million in prizes including a record $1,000,000 grand prize will be awarded in the FFPC Big Gorilla Contest!    Daily online drafts have begun!  Get $25 off your first team with code ALARM: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx?af...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

Go inside the mind of Pete Nova from PlayerProfiler and Faceoff Sports Network on FFPC Insider Access with Eric Balkman! The guys analyze the latest NFL news from training camps and the preseason from the fantasy football perspective, plus reveal their draft targets and fades for the 2025 season!Find out which players you need to have on your fantasy football team and learn winning strategies!Topics:Introduction: 00:00NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that the NFL “will continue its own investigation” into Browns RB Quinshon Judkins’ misdemeanor domestic battery charge.: 3:42Isaiah Bond, the former Texas and Alabama wide receiver who went undrafted after being arrested on an outstanding sexual assault warrant, was no-billed and no longer faces criminal charges: 12:05Bills signed James Cook to a four-year, $48 million contract extension: 14:40Travis Etienne rushed twice for six yards in the Jaguars’ preseason Week 1 game against the Steelers, adding 10 yards on his lone reception: 21:18Kaleb Johnson rushed eight times for 20 yards and caught 1-of-1 targets for six yards in the Steelers’ preseason Week 1 game against the Jaguars: 26:35Titans HC Brian Callahan said Tyjae Spears will miss a few weeks with a high-ankle sprain: 32:21Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is “definitely progressing” but will not practice this week: 36:09Dan Graziano reports Rashee Rice's hearing and potential suspension could impact "the back half of the Chiefs season.": 42:29Jordan Love said Matthew Golden is the most “impressive” Packers newcomer and “he’s gonna be a stud.: 50:56ESPN’s Jenna Laine believes Emeka Egbuka has been Tampa Bay’s standout performer in training camp: 1:03:13The Athletic’s Daniel Popper believes that the Chargers will play Keenan Allen out wide at Z-receiver “most of the time.”: 1:11:46Matthew Stafford (back) is not practicing on Tuesday.: 1:17:03Would You Rather: 1:23:30The FFPC Main Event is currently the largest season-long, high stakes fantasy football contest in the world with an industry leading $1,000,000 grand prize and over $6.23 Million in Prizes!Compete in 20-round online snake drafts with a 60-second, 2 hour or 6 hour timer.  Use promo code ALARM for an additional $25 off here: https://myffpc.com/MainEvent.aspx?y=2...Over $5.73 Million in prizes including a record $1,000,000 grand prize will be awarded in the FFPC Big Gorilla Contest!Daily online drafts have begun!  Get $25 off your first team with code ALARM: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx?af...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

We're going higher, Bob! It's a special edition of FFPC Insider Access as Eric Balkman is joined by Alex Korff from Draft Sharks to share insights about their S.H.A.R.K. Rookie Model and play a fantasy football version of The Price is Right! Plus, NFL News from Training Camp & Preseason analyzed from the fantasy football perspective!Find out which players you need to draft on your team this season and learn winning strategies!Timestamps:Intro - 00:00James Cook (business) did not practice on Wednesday: 4:03Broncos RB RJ Harvey is listed as the 5th-string RB on the team’s first unofficial depth chart: 9:58Chargers LT Rashawn Slater to miss 2025 Season after tearing patellar tendon: 11:54Brandon Aiyuk likely out to start the regular season: 16:50Titans listed Tony Pollard as the team’s RB1 on their first unofficial depth chart: 19:16Malik Nabers said it is “part of the plan” for him to miss some portions of practice: 22:08Rashee Rice (groin) did not practice on Wednesday: 25:45ESPN’s David Newton believes WR Tetairoa McMillan has been Carolina’s standout performer: 28:42ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports Kayshon Boutte, Stefon Diggs, and Demario Douglas “have consistently been the top pass-catchers in practice.”: 30:35ESPN’s Jenna Laine believes Emeka Egbuka has been Tampa Bay’s standout performer: 35:02Jordan Addison suspended for 3 games for violating the league’s Substance Abuse Policy.: 40:19Bills coach Sean McDermott said he believes Khalil Shakir (ankle) will be ready for Week 1.: 42:01The Chargers signed WR Keenan Allen to a one-year, $8.52 million contract.: 44:38Jordan Love said Matthew Golden is the most “impressive” Packers newcomer and “he’s gonna be a stud.”: 47:21Jordan Love said he wants to run more in 2025.: 50:36The Price is Right: 57:25DraftSharks S.H.A.R.K. Rookie Model: 1:37:17The FFPC Main Event is currently the largest season-long, high stakes fantasy football contest in the world with an industry leading $1,000,000 grand prize and over $6.23 Million in Prizes!Compete in 20-round online snake drafts with a 60-second, 2 hour or 6 hour timer.  Use promo code ALARM for an additional $25 off here: https://myffpc.com/MainEvent.aspx?y=2...Over $5.73 Million in prizes including a record $1,000,000 grand prize will be awarded in the FFPC Big Gorilla Contest! Daily online drafts have begun!  Get $25 off your first team with code ALARM: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx?af...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

We're taking you inside the draft room with some of the top fantasy football analysts during a live competition!Eric Balkman and guest coihost Justin Herzig from Establish The Run & Fantasy Football in 60 Seconds give you pick-by-pick analysis of a 12-team 2025 FFPC Best Ball Tournament Draft!Find out which players you need to have on your fantasy football team this season and learn winning strategies!Featured Participants:Jason Cooper - ElCidCoopJason Kulaga - CoolagaJacob Ellis - Ellischance moe & KEEM STAR - Henrything Is Possible 7/31 27Brent Studebaker - StudDynastyBilly boone - Jesus is king 777Ryan Imler - Keeb’s Cookie MonstersMatthew Pfleger - Banx50Paul Teixeira & Peter Puzzo - Balky’s Halloween CandyDimitrios Gikas - GnawinBB 7.31Robert Lipkin - Jul30Peter Masterson - BK WorldWideChapters:00:00 - Introduction8:47 - Justin Herzig featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine11:45 - Terry McLaurin requests trade from the Washington Commanders16:05 - Joe Mixon's injury and 2025 Fantasy Football value24:25 - What are we doing with the Browns Running Backs34:59 - 1st Round44:28 - Coverage of 2nd Round49:15 - 4th Round56:54 - 5th Round1:03 52 - 6th Round 1:15:55 - Start of 8th Round1:29:07 - Start of 10th Round1:40:22 - Start of 12th Round2:03:15 - Joining the Show - Brent Studebaker, StudDynastyYou can compete in the 2025 FFPC Best Ball Tournament & SuperFlex Best Ball Tournaments!  Entry Fees are $125 and $35 for $2,000,000 in total prizes!  Save $25 by using code ALARM on your first team!  Put yourself on the clock and play best ball fantasy football for huge prizes here: https://myffpc.com/BestBallTournament...Over $5.73 Million in prizes including a record $1,000,000 grand prize will be awarded in the FFPC Big Gorilla Contest!    Daily online drafts have begun!  Get $25 off your first team with code ALARM: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx?af...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

Go inside the minds of the top fantasy football analysts on FFPC Insider Access! In this episode, Eric Balkman is joined by Ryan Kramer from the Sports Gambling Podcast.Eric and Ryan analyze NFL News and the top storylines from Training Camp, play a round of Fantasy Jeopardy and then State Their Case for or against the most compelling players in fantasy football.Timestamps:Introduction: 00:00NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports Justin Fields did not suffer a fracture in his toe that got stepped on in practice: 4:02ESPN’s Jenna Laine reports Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin underwent a second ankle procedure in the spring: 8:24Commanders WR Terry McLaurin did not report to training camp on Tuesday: 13:52Speaking on the Locked On Cowboys podcast, former Cowboys coach Glenn Smith said coaches “have expressed that Jaydon Blue is ‘borderline lazy’ and that the team is not thrilled with his work habits.”: 18:04Falcons staff writer Will McFadden reports Kyle Pitts “has mostly been working with the Falcons wide receivers so far in practice.": 23:0049ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he would be surprised if Ricky Pearsall (hamstring, PUP) wasn’t practicing by Sunday: 31:20The Athletic’s Daniel Popper reports Chargers training camp featured “significant movement” among the receivers on Wednesday.: 36:45Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said the team will give Travis Hunter “an opportunity to go flip-flop within the same practice” between offense and defense in training camp.: 44:06The Akron Beacon Journal’s Chris Easterling reports Browns QB Kenny Pickett was the No. 1 quarterback in 11-on-11 drills to open training camp.: 48:32Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said “it’s fair to say” Jerome Ford is the team’s top running back right now.: 48:48Seahawks Mike Macdonald said “there’s multiple reasons” why the team released TE Noah Fant: 51:50ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reports Bears WR Luther Burden is not practicing at the start of training camp.: 53:45Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said George Pickens’ instincts are “uncanny.”: 55:43Fantasy Jeopardy: 1:03:55Fantasy Football State Your Case: 1:41:20Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.