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Author: Frank Laury & John Hickey
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The Fantasy Football Podcast. Frankie & Johnny bring you the info you need to win your fantasy football leagues with their in-depth news and hard hitting player analysis. The guys hope to put a smile on your face as well.
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Send a text 00:00 - Intro 0:6:58 - Ice & Fire - Champions on Fire 17:09 - End of Season Rankings by Position 58:52 - Outro Support the show Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPAVRUduAUqHORYenFfo9w
Send a text The first three rounds decide your season, and the early 2026 board is already full of landmines and league-winners. We break down why dual-threat running backs still set the market, where elite target earners provide safety, and how coaching changes quietly rewrite value before ADP catches up. From Bijan, Gibbs, and CMC to Puka and Chase, we map the cleanest paths to weekly points and show where to pivot when risk piles up. We go deep on the mid-first debate around Jackson Smith...
Send a text The WR board didn’t just shake—it split into tiers that changed how we win. We unpack the Top 20 finishers of 2025 with a clear lens on what actually drove results: target gravity, red-zone roles, quarterback stability, and how coaching tweaks turned solid players into league-winners or land mines. From Puka Nakua’s ruthless efficiency to JSN’s explosive leap, we connect the dots between usage and outcomes so you can see which trends are sticky and which were mirages. We dig into...
Send a text A tight end just produced like a top-10 wide receiver, and it changes how we draft. We unpack the top 12 tight ends of 2025 and spotlight the real drivers of value heading into 2026: target volume, first-read share, alignment versatility, and stable quarterback chemistry. From Dalton Schultz’s quiet consistency to Juwan Johnson’s 100-plus targets under an offense that actually feeds tight ends, we map the data to decisions that win drafts. We take you tier by tier. George Kittle’...
Send a text A hundred points separated Christian McCaffrey from mid-tier RB1s, and the way he did it changes how we draft. We break down every major running back finish, from CMC’s absurd target share to Jonathan Taylor’s workhorse explosion, and show why offensive stability matters more than highlight reels. Then we zoom into the value tier where leagues were won: James Cook’s massive rushing volume on a defense-stressing Bills offense, De’Von Achane’s near-elite efficiency without the “gadg...
Send a text Fantasy finishes tell the truth your draft can’t. We break down the top 15 quarterback performances from the 2025 season and turn them into clear 2026 draft moves: who to target, who to fade, and which stacks actually win titles. From Daniel “Indiana” Jones sneaking into QB15 despite injury to Sam Darnold’s safe but capped resurgence in Seattle, we unpack what a real QB2 looks like in superflex and why your QB1 needs either rushing juice or concentrated weapons. We dig into Jorda...
Send a text Stakes don’t get higher than Week 17, and the board has never been messier. We cut through the noise with a clean plan: avoid the quarterback minefields, press your edges on concentrated offenses, and use matchup leverage where it actually moves the needle. From a full fade on the QB-less Chiefs to riding the scorching Stafford–Puka stack under the lights, we map every game to the safest paths and the smartest ceiling swings. We break down why Jacoby Brissett is a sharp, steady s...
Send a text Super Bowl berths are on the line, and we’re building lineups with purpose, not hope. We open with real playoff pain—one massive Thursday night from Kyle Pitts that forced risky pivots—and turn it into a clear Week 16 framework: when to chase upside, when to bank floor, and how to let game environment and injuries guide tough calls. From there, we hit every matchup with a semifinal lens. We unpack the ripple effects of Patrick Mahomes’ injury on Kansas City’s offense, where that ...
Send a text Playoff pressure is here, and every lineup slot suddenly feels like a season-defining decision. We cut through the noise with direct, matchup-driven advice for Week 15: who to start with confidence, who to bench without regret, and where to find upside that your opponent won’t see coming. We open by tackling the biggest injuries and QB questions shaping the week. The Colts’ quarterback shakeup forces a rethink on Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce, while Jayden Dani...
Send a text The final week of the regular season isn’t about hope—it’s about leverage. We break down exactly how to clinch your spot and shape your bracket with smart seeding choices, sharp streams, and matchup-driven pivots that squeeze points out of every slot. From quarterbacks you can trust to defenses you should stash now, we map your path through Week 14 and into a playoff schedule that favors disciplined managers. We start with what the leaderboard really means: surprises like Matthew...
Send a text The holiday slate is stuffed with fantasy landmines and league-winning edges, and we’re here to help you thread the needle. We kick off with real gratitude and then get surgical: why Jamyrr Gibbs, Christian McCaffrey, and Bijan Robinson are separating as modern bell cows, how W'andale Robinson’s target surge translates to FLEX stability, and what Matthew Stafford’s interception-free TD heater means for pass catchers you need right now. We even zoom out to the defensive side, where...
Send a text The clock is loud and Week 12 is unforgiving. We’re staring down three regular-season weeks and a landmine of injuries and byes, so we built a roadmap to help you manufacture wins, not hope for them. From the Rams’ sneaky Super Bowl resume to the Chiefs’ one-track offense, we unpack what’s real, what’s noise, and how it should change your lineup. We start with teams that move the needle. The Rams keep stacking Ws with a top-six offense and a defense that erases mistakes, while Ka...
Send a text Every playoff race needs a map. We lay out a no-nonsense Week 11 plan you can trust, cutting through the noise to highlight the players who actually move the needle: Jalen Warren as a confident start, De’Von Achane with true top-three upside, and Khalil Shakir stepping into meaningful PPR volume while Dalton Kincaid heals. We also tackle the tough questions you’ve been avoiding—why Troy Franklin may now be the better play than Courtland Sutton, how to manage the Bears’ WR roulette...
Send a text A wild Week 9 rewrote expectations: a veteran QB detonates a box score, the Bears swing from dud to fireworks, and a proud defense flips game scripts and crushes chalk. We take that chaos and turn it into clear Week 10 decisions—who to start, who to sit, and which “hot hand” trends are strong enough to ride through tough matchups and bye-week headaches. We start with the headline performances and what actually sustains. Caleb Williams showed the ceiling that keeps managers hooked...
Send a text Chaos made last week painful, but it also revealed exactly where smart managers can win. We break down the clearest Week Nine edges: high-total matchups to attack, target-heavy receivers to trade for, and running backs whose roles are quietly spiking. From J'Marr Chase’s absurd volume to Jonathan Taylor’s touchdown rampage and James Cook’s historic burst, we highlight the profiles that travel in any game script—and how to buy them without overpaying. We also get honest about the ...
Send a text Midseason pressure is real, and this week we turn it into an edge. We break down how young running backs are reshaping fantasy value, why Derrick Henry is a sneaky buy-low right now, and where name recognition no longer matches production. With a brutal set of byes and a wave of injuries, we map the exact trades, claims, and start/sit calls that protect your floor and unlock upside when it matters most. We dive into Chicago’s two-back template and what it means for DeAndre Swift ...
Send a text Week 7 doesn’t have to be a scramble. We map the fastest paths to points by focusing on what actually moves your fantasy score: injuries that shift roles, matchup data that predicts volume, and trade windows that are open right now. From Uncle Rico heating up to the Giants rookies sparking a moribund offense, we surface the real value—who to start with confidence and who to quietly ship before the market corrects. We unpack the injury wave hitting Puka Nacua, Marvin Harrison Jr.,...
Send a text We break down a parity-fueled Week 6, from Baker’s MVP surge and Darnold’s deep-ball heater to AJ Brown’s slump and Kyler’s tough outlook. News, injuries, waivers, and matchup calls set your lineup plan without the fluff. • Baker’s clutch wins and fantasy impact • Seattle passing game ceiling with Darnold • Rookie WR surge and why it sticks • Rico Dowdle’s breakout and Panthers backfield split • Flacco to Bengals and what it means for Chase and Higgins • RB injuries: Hampton IR, ...
Send a text The week the board flipped. With Tyreek Hill and Malik Nabers sidelined for the year and four teams on bye, we dig into how volume actually redistributes, not just where the jerseys are. We walk through Miami’s path without Tyreek—what this really means for Jaylen Waddle, why Devon Achane’s receiving role spikes, and how to spot red-zone value—and then pivot to the Giants, where W'andale Robinson, Darius Slayton, and Jalin Hyatt each offer different paths to relevance depending on...
Send a text The fantasy football world experienced a devastating Week 3 as injuries ravaged rosters across the league. Star players like CeeDee Lamb, James Conner, Mike Evans, and Najee Harris all went down, leaving fantasy managers scrambling for replacements. But amid the chaos, opportunity emerges. Defensive units stole the spotlight with 9 non-offensive touchdowns, including 4 pick-sixes and 4 blocked kicks – the most in a single day since 1991. This defensive dominance flipped many fant...



