Digest

This episode of the Fantasy Footballers podcast dives into various aspects of fantasy football, starting with a discussion of waiver wire pickups for dynasty leagues. The hosts highlight players like Tyrone Tracy, Air Gray, Jordan Whittington, and Andre Yoshivas, who have potential despite not being drafted in standard leagues. They then shift their focus to tight ends, discussing waiver wire pickups like Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, and Jared Wiley, and debating their potential and rosterability. The episode also includes a segment on news and notes, covering injuries to Jahmyr Gibbs, Malik Willis, and JJ McCarthy, as well as roster updates for players like Keenan Allen and Chase Claypool. The hosts then delve into their top 10 tight end rankings for half PPR leagues, analyzing the historical success rate of tight ends drafted at different positions and discussing the potential of players like David Njoku, Jake Ferguson, and Kyle Pitts. Finally, they conclude with their top 5 tight end rankings, focusing on players like Dalton Kincaid, Trey McBride, Mark Andrews, Sam LaPorta, and Travis Kelce, and debating their value and draft position.

Outlines

00:00:00

Fantasy Footballers Podcast Intro

The Fantasy Footballers podcast hosts Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, and Mike Wright welcome listeners to the show.

00:00:38

Listener League Updates and Waiver Wire: Dynasty Perspective

The hosts discuss the listener league entries and how they are making decisions on who to select for the league. They mention that several people have submitted entries about taking a "falcon," which is a slang term for someone who needs to use the toilet. They then discuss waiver wire pickups for dynasty leagues, focusing on players who are not being drafted in standard leagues but have potential. They discuss players like Tyrone Tracy, Air Gray, Jordan Whittington, and Andre Yoshivas.

00:09:28

Tight End Waiver Wire and News and Notes

The hosts discuss tight end waiver wire pickups, focusing on players like Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, and Jared Wiley. They debate the potential of these players and whether they are worth rostering. They then discuss recent news and notes from around the league, including injuries to Jahmyr Gibbs, Malik Willis, and JJ McCarthy. They also discuss roster updates for players like Keenan Allen and Chase Claypool.

00:21:50

Top 10 Tight End Rankings

The hosts discuss their top 10 tight end rankings for half PPR leagues. They analyze the historical success rate of tight ends drafted at different positions and discuss the potential of players like David Njoku, Jake Ferguson, and Kyle Pitts.

00:47:51

Top 5 Tight End Rankings

The hosts discuss their top 5 tight end rankings, focusing on players like Dalton Kincaid, Trey McBride, Mark Andrews, Sam LaPorta, and Travis Kelce. They debate the value of these players and whether they are worth drafting in the early rounds.

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Q&A

• What are some key waiver wire pickups for dynasty leagues?

  Players like Tyrone Tracy, Air Gray, Jordan Whittington, and Andre Yoshivas are worth considering for dynasty leagues, as they have potential despite not being drafted in standard leagues.

• How do you approach drafting tight ends in fantasy football?

  The hosts recommend drafting one of the top five tight ends, then waiting until the later rounds to take a chance on a player with upside. They also emphasize the importance of streaming the tight end position based on matchups.

• What are some of the key factors to consider when evaluating tight end prospects?

  Factors like athleticism, draft capital, red zone targets, and the strength of the offense are all important when evaluating tight end prospects.

• What are some of the top tight end prospects for the upcoming season?

  Players like Dalton Kincaid, Trey McBride, Mark Andrews, Sam LaPorta, and Travis Kelce are all considered top tight end prospects for the upcoming season.

• What are some of the risks associated with drafting tight ends in the early rounds?

  The hosts warn that tight ends drafted in the early rounds are more likely to experience touchdown regression, which can lead to disappointment for fantasy owners.

• What are some of the best tight end streaming options for the first three weeks of the season?

  Players like Pat Freiermuth, Hunter Henry, and Greg Dulcich are all potential streaming options for the first three weeks of the season, as they have favorable matchups.

Show Notes