Digest

The Fantasy Footballers podcast kicks off the season with a reminder of their 10th anniversary Megala Show in Los Angeles on August 24th, sponsored by Sleeper, Pristine Auction, and Fantasy Cares. They then dive into the world of fantasy football, discussing the importance of injury reports and the arrival of the preseason. The hosts engage in a quick question segment, predicting which offenses might disappoint fantasy players this year, highlighting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars. They then delve into mid-round madness, discussing value picks in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts, highlighting Ezekiel Elliott and David Njoku as potential sleepers. The hosts also discuss news and notes from around the league, including Justin Herbert's plantar fascia injury, Josh Jacobs's groin injury, and Deanta Foreman's release from the hospital after a neck injury. They continue their mid-round madness discussion, focusing on tight end value picks, debating the merits of David Njoku, Jake Ferguson, and Dalton Kincaid. Finally, they discuss James Conner as a potential value pick in the sixth round and Lad McConkey as a rookie wide receiver with significant upside.

Outlines

00:00:00

Fantasy Football Season Kickoff and Megala Show Announcement

The hosts announce their 10th anniversary Megala Show in Los Angeles on August 24th, sponsored by Sleeper, Pristine Auction, and Fantasy Cares. They also discuss the start of the fantasy football season and the importance of injury reports.

00:01:01

Fraudulent Offenses and Fantasy Disappointments

The hosts discuss potential fantasy busts, highlighting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars as offenses that might disappoint fantasy players this year.

00:03:12

Mid-Round Madness: Value Picks and Sleepers

The hosts delve into mid-round madness, discussing value picks in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts. They highlight Ezekiel Elliott and David Njoku as potential sleepers.

00:04:55

News and Notes: Injury Updates and Player Releases

The hosts discuss news and notes from around the league, including Justin Herbert's plantar fascia injury, Josh Jacobs's groin injury, and Deanta Foreman's release from the hospital after a neck injury.

00:23:44

Tight End Value Picks and Rookie Prospects

The hosts continue their mid-round madness discussion, focusing on tight end value picks, debating the merits of David Njoku, Jake Ferguson, and Dalton Kincaid. They also discuss Lad McConkey as a rookie wide receiver with significant upside.

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Q&A

• Which offenses are considered "fraudulent" and might disappoint fantasy players this year?

  The hosts identify the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars as potential disappointments, citing concerns about quarterback performance and the lack of reliable wide receiver options.

• What are some value picks in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts?

  The hosts highlight Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys and David Njoku of the Cleveland Browns as potential sleepers, emphasizing their potential for increased production in their respective offenses.

• How does Justin Herbert's plantar fascia injury affect his fantasy value?

  While the injury is concerning, the expectation is that Herbert will be ready for the regular season. However, it does raise his risk rating and may impact his draft position.

• What makes Dalton Kincaid a potential value pick at tight end?

  Kincaid is a talented rookie with the potential to be a top tight end in the league. He is a late-round pick with a high ceiling, making him an attractive option for fantasy players.

• Why is Lad McConkey a player to watch in the rookie wide receiver class?

  McConkey is a talented rookie with a clear path to playing time in the Chargers' offense. He has the potential to be a breakout player and a valuable asset for fantasy players.

Show Notes