Starts of the Week + It’s Football Time! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 9/5
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The Fantasy Footballers podcast kicks off with Super Bowl predictions, with Andy favoring the Lions, Jason picking the Chiefs, and guest Kyle going with the 49ers. The hosts then delve into the latest news and notes, including injury updates for key players like Jamar Chase, Justin Herbert, and Brock Bowers. They discuss the potential impact of these injuries on fantasy football. The podcast then dives into their top picks for Week 1, starting with quarterbacks. Tua Tagovailoa, Jared Goff, and Kyler Murray are highlighted as potential breakout players. They follow this with their top running back picks, including James Cook, Javonte Williams, and Devon Achane. Next, they discuss their top wide receiver picks, featuring Malik Neighbors, Christian Watson, and Brandin Cooks. Finally, they round out their picks with their top tight ends, highlighting Evan Ingram, Dalton Schultz, and Zach Ertz. The hosts then preview several key matchups for Week 1, including Packers vs. Eagles, Steelers vs. Falcons, Cardinals vs. Bills, Titans vs. Bears, Patriots vs. Bengals, and Texans vs. Colts. They analyze the potential for high-scoring and low-scoring games, and discuss the fantasy implications for key players in each matchup. The podcast concludes with a segment dedicated to DraftKings' Pick 6 promotion, offering a $50 bonus for new customers. They highlight the eligibility requirements, restrictions, and terms of the offer.
Outlines
Super Bowl Predictions and Injury Updates
The hosts discuss their Super Bowl predictions and share the latest injury updates for key players, analyzing their potential impact on fantasy football.
Top Picks for Week 1: Quarterbacks and Running Backs
The hosts discuss their top quarterback and running back picks for Week 1, highlighting players with favorable matchups and potential for big performances.
Top Picks for Week 1: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
The hosts continue their Week 1 picks with their top wide receiver and tight end selections, emphasizing players with favorable matchups and potential for big performances.
Matchup Previews: High-Scoring Games
The hosts preview several matchups with high-scoring potential, analyzing the fantasy implications for key players in each game.
Matchup Previews: Low-Scoring Games
The hosts preview several matchups with low-scoring potential, analyzing the fantasy implications for key players in each game.
DraftKings Pick 6 Promotion
The hosts discuss DraftKings' Pick 6 promotion, highlighting the eligibility requirements, restrictions, and terms of the offer.
Keywords
Jamar Chase
Wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, known for his speed and big-play ability. He is a top fantasy football target and a key player in the Bengals' offense.
Justin Herbert
Quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, known for his strong arm and ability to make plays both in and out of the pocket. He is a top fantasy football target and a key player in the Chargers' offense.
Brock Bowers
Tight end for the Atlanta Falcons, known for his size and ability to make contested catches. He is a potential fantasy football breakout player and a key player in the Falcons' offense.
Tua Tagovailoa
Quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, known for his strong arm and ability to make plays both in and out of the pocket. He is a top fantasy football target and a key player in the Dolphins' offense.
Jared Goff
Quarterback for the Detroit Lions, known for his accuracy and ability to manage the game. He is a potential fantasy football sleeper pick and a key player in the Lions' offense.
Kyler Murray
Quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, known for his athleticism and ability to make plays both in and out of the pocket. He is a top fantasy football target and a key player in the Cardinals' offense.
James Cook
Running back for the Buffalo Bills, known for his speed and receiving ability. He is a potential fantasy football breakout player and a key player in the Bills' offense.
Javonte Williams
Running back for the Denver Broncos, known for his power and elusiveness. He is a potential fantasy football breakout player and a key player in the Broncos' offense.
Devon Achane
Rookie running back for the Miami Dolphins, known for his speed and elusiveness. He is a potential fantasy football breakout player and a key player in the Dolphins' offense.
Q&A
What are the hosts' Super Bowl predictions?
Andy predicts the Lions will win, Jason picks the Chiefs, and Kyle predicts the 49ers will win.
What are some of the key injury updates for Week 1?
Jamar Chase is expected to play, Justin Herbert is off the injury report, and Brock Bowers is ready to go.
Who are the hosts' top quarterback picks for Week 1?
Tua Tagovailoa, Jared Goff, and Kyler Murray are all highlighted as potential breakout players.
Who are the hosts' top running back picks for Week 1?
James Cook, Javonte Williams, and Devon Achane are all highlighted as potential breakout players.
Who are the hosts' top wide receiver picks for Week 1?
Malik Neighbors, Christian Watson, and Brandin Cooks are all highlighted as potential breakout players.
Who are the hosts' top tight end picks for Week 1?
Evan Ingram, Dalton Schultz, and Zach Ertz are all highlighted as potential breakout players.
What is the DraftKings Pick 6 promotion?
It's a promotional offer where new DraftKings customers can get a $50 bonus by predicting the outcome of six NFL games.
What are the eligibility requirements for the DraftKings Pick 6 promotion?
You must be 18 years or older and meet the age and eligibility restrictions in your jurisdiction. The promotion is not available in New York and Ontario.
Show Notes
IT’S FOOTBALL TIME! On today’s fantasy football podcast, a number of Week 1 matchup breakdowns! Fantasy Football start/sit advice and player outlooks for Week 1. Plus, Super Bowl predictions from Andy, Mike, and Jason! Manage your redraft, keeper, and dynasty fantasy football teams with the #1 fantasy football podcast. -- Fantasy Football Podcast for September 5th, 2024.
- (00:00 ) - Intro
- (08:05 ) - NFL News
- (10:40 ) - Starts of the Week
- (10:55 ) - Quarterbacks Starts of the Week
- (14:45 ) - Running Back Starts of the Week
- (18:25 ) - Wide Receiver Starts of the Week
- (22:25 ) - Tight End Starts of the Week
- (27:35 ) - Fantasy Forecast
- (29:10 ) - Packers at Eagles
- (34:50 ) - Steelers at Falcons
- (38:55 ) - Cardinals at Bills
- (45:25 ) - Titans at Bears
- (51:30 ) - Patriots at Bengals
- (56:05 ) - Texans at Colts
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