Frankly Fantasy Football

<p>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. </p>

Celebrate Our Champions - End of Season Rankings

Send us 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

01-11
01:03:49

Fantasy Football Feast: Thanksgiving Games, Injuries, And Week 13 Strategy

Send us 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, wh...

11-26
50:49

Week 12 Fantasy Football: How To Survive Injuries, Bye Weeks, And Still Steal A Win

Send us 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...

11-19
56:54

Week 11 Fantasy Football - Injury News - Starts & Sits

Send us 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 roule...

11-12
48:45

Week 10 Fantasy Football Podcast - Injury & Trade News - Starts/Sits

Send us 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 hoo...

11-05
41:31

Week 9 Fantasy Football Talk - Injury News - Headlines from Week 8 - Starts/Sits - Trade Rumors

Send us 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 t...

10-29
51:59

Week 8 Fantasy Football Starts, Sits, & Trades - News & Notes

Send us 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 Swi...

10-22
50:58

Week 7 Fantasy Advice: Injuries - Buy/Sell - Defenses to Target - What to do in Week 7

Send us 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 J...

10-15
48:53

Week 6 Starts & Sits Shockwaves

Send us 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 I...

10-07
43:51

Week 5 Fantasy Advice - News & Notes - Week 4 Recap

Send us 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...

10-01
01:02:13

Week 3 is a Bloodbath - Recap - Injury News - Look Ahead to Week 4

Send us 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 f...

09-24
58:21

Week 2 "Feelin Dangerous" - Recap - News - Look at Week 3

Send us a text Fantasy football took a dangerous turn in Week 2, leaving managers scrambling to adapt after a weekend of shocking performances and devastating injuries across the quarterback position. The upheaval began with unlikely heroes emerging – Russell Wilson threw for a stunning 450 yards after being left for dead by fantasy managers, while Daniel Jones (humorously dubbed "Indiana Jones" by hosts Frankie and Johnny) shocked everyone as the QB2 in fantasy for the week. Meanwhile, esta...

09-17
56:59

Week 1 is a Liar and Week 2 Breakdown: Week 1 Recap - News - Week 2 Analysis

Send us a text Fantasy football's opening week lived up to its reputation as the ultimate trickster, leaving managers everywhere questioning what's real and what's illusion. As we unpack the carnage and celebrate the victories of Week 1, one thing becomes abundantly clear – the landscape we thought we understood has already shifted dramatically. Justin Herbert silenced doubters with an MVP-caliber performance, while Quentin Johnston transformed from last year's disappointment into a potentia...

09-10
49:56

Fantasy Football Champions: Our Bold Player Picks

Send us a text Football is finally here, and we're ready to stake our reputations on the players we believe will win you fantasy championships this season. We're calling our shots and naming our position champions – the guys we're absolutely all-in on for 2025. At quarterback, we're planting our flags on two passers with massive upside. Dak Prescott stands to benefit enormously from Dallas's defensive regression, forcing a pass-heavy approach that could yield 4,100+ yards. Meanwhile, Bo Nix ...

09-04
39:30

Backfield Breakdown: All 32 Teams' RB Situations - News & Notes - Injury Update

Send us a text The fantasy football clock is ticking with just nine days until kickoff, and if you're still trying to make sense of NFL backfields, you're not alone. This comprehensive breakdown examines every team's running back situation, from clear-cut starters to the muddiest committees. We start with breaking news that's reshaping draft strategies – Terry McLaurin's extension with the Commanders, Brian Robinson Jr.'s trade to the 49ers, Jacobi Meyers requesting a trade from the Raiders,...

08-30
01:14:41

Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12-Team Half PPR Flex

Send us a text Fantasy draft season is here, and time is running out to perfect your strategy! In this essential mock draft episode, we break down a standard 12-team, half-PPR league format that mirrors what most fantasy managers will face this season. Drafting from the 6th position, Frankie demonstrates how landing CeeDee Lamb can become your cornerstone for building a powerhouse roster. The draft showcases how tier-based drafting decisions—not just blindly following rankings—can help you m...

08-29
43:19

Fantasy Football Stacks and Sleepers for Your Draft - News & Notes - Draft Strategies

Send us a text Fantasy football draft day is rapidly approaching, and it's time to sharpen your strategy. This episode dives into two powerful approaches that could set your team apart—Zero RB and Hero RB strategies—breaking down when to use them and how to adapt mid-draft. We explore the art of stacking quarterbacks with their pass-catchers to maximize your point potential. Beyond the obvious premium combinations like Burrow-Chase, we reveal more affordable pairings such as Prescott-Lamb, M...

08-21
01:03:34

Mock Draft: 10-Team Superflex PPR - Triple Stack!!

Send us a text Ready to dominate your 10-team Superflex league? This mock draft episode explores two radically different approaches that could make or break your fantasy season. Drafting from opposite ends of the draft order, Frankie and Johnny demonstrate the strategic flexibility that 10-team Superflex formats allow. Johnny boldly waits until Round 6 to select his first quarterback, instead building an elite foundation with Jamar Chase, Trey McBride, and Josh Jacobs. This patient approach ...

08-17
34:47

Mock Draft - 14-Team 3 WR

Send us a text Dive into the challenging world of 14-team fantasy football leagues with our comprehensive mock draft breakdown! When Trayton Collins asked us to tackle a 14-team, full PPR, three-receiver format, we couldn't wait to show two distinct strategic approaches from different draft positions. Drafting from the 4th spot, Frankie makes the bold choice to select Jameer Gibbs over Saquon Barkley, banking on Detroit's explosive offense and Gibbs' receiving upside. Meanwhile, Johnny demon...

08-13
40:28

Mock Draft - 12-Team Double Flex

Send us a text Ready to dominate your fantasy football draft from any position? Join hosts Frankie and Johnny with special guest Paul "UltimateWolff" Rapp as they navigate a 12-team half PPR double flex mock draft from the 3, 6, and 12 positions. The trio showcases three radically different approaches that yield surprisingly effective results. Johnny secures the coveted Jamar Chase-Joe Burrow stack by strategically "reaching" in the third round, demonstrating when breaking ADP rules actually...

08-11
56:19

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