Get the award-winning strategies, insight and analysis you need to win your league, every week. The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast has you covered with the analysis of Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston, Chris Welsh, Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro.
Week 17 Fantasy Football Ranks
Jake Ciely, Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown championship week ranks and news. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football... more
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Week 16 Waivers
Jake and Welsh talk playoff waivers. Noah Brown, Ty Chandler and many players that "could" be very interesting pending missing players. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter:... more
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Week 15 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 15 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 15 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
36:33
Week 15 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely talk Ty Chandler, Kareem Hunt, Noah Brown and more of the top players to pickup for week 15. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The... more
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Week 14 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 14 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 14 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
36:29
Week 14 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely talk Trevor Lawrence, Ezekiel Elliott, Noah Brown and all the players you need to look at in your week 14 waivers. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter:... more
35:27
Week 13 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 13 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 13 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
40:56
Week 13 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely get the breaking news of a possible Jonathan Taylor injury, which vaults Zack Moss to the top of waivers and everything else you need to prep for pickups in week 13. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter:... more
36:51
Week 12 Fantasy Football Ranks
The boys are back as Jake, Brandon and Welsh talk Week 12 ranks on this Thanksgiving week. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy Football... more
42:56
Week 11 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 11 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 11 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
35:20
Week 11 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss Devin Singletary, Keaton Mitchell, Noah Brown, streamers and more Week 11 waivers. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The... more
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Week 10 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 10 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 10 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
35:41
Week 10 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss Kahlil Herbert's return, Keaton Mitchell's upside in Baltimore, Tank Dell and more Week 10 waiver options. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter:... more
36:35
Week 9 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely debate Chubba Hubbard vs Tank Dell a top the waivers! Is Jahan Dotson back? Jake called Dobbs to Minn and more Week 9 waiver talk. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on... more
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Week 9 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 9 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 9 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
41:09
Week 8 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 8 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 8 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
37:48
Week 8 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely wonder if Darrell Henderson can be the top dog in LA? Josh Downs and Joshua Palmer lead the way for wide outs and more Week 8 waivers. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on... more
40:19
Week 7 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 6 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 7 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
39:25
Week 7 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely are talking CMC replacements, Eli Mitchell or Jordan Mason? Zach Evans to start in LA, why is Joshua Palmer still available and more Week 7 waivers. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow... more
40:10
Week 6 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely are talking Justin Jefferson, De'Vone Achane and James Conner to the IR and week 6 top waivers. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to... more
41:23
Week 6 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 6 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 6 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
39:49
Week 5 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 5 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 5 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
42:54
Week 5 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely talk through Jaleel Mclaughlin, Romeo Doubs and the top week 5 waivers and streamers. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The... more
39:14
Week 4 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 4 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 4 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
41:00
Week 4 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely talk through De'Von Achane, Tank Dell, Joshua Palmer and the top week 4 waivers and streamers. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to... more
48:59
Week 3 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely talk through Nick Chubb, Jerome Ford, Saquon Barkley, week 3 top waiver wire options and streaming quarterbacks and tight ends. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter:... more
47:25
Week 2 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston breakdown their top week 2 ranks vs Jake Ciely's week 2 ranks. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The Athletic Fantasy... more
43:56
Week 2 Waivers and Streamers
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely talk through Week 2 top waiver wire options and streaming quarterbacks and tight ends. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The... more
46:21
Week 1 Fantasy Football Ranks
Brandon Funston and Chris Welsh look at their Week 1 rank standouts, how their compare to Jake Ciely and the latest on Cooper Kupp, the Packers wide out core and more. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston... more
50:45
Week 1 Waivers and Streamers
Jake Ciely and Chris Welsh talk about the top RB and WR waiver wire adds for week 1, plus QB and TE streaming options to consider. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter:... more
43:14
The Perfect Draft
Jake, Brandon and Welsh put together what could be their perfect draft and at different spots of the draft order. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe to The... more
51:20
Must Have Players
Who are the players you MUST have? Chris Welsh is putting Jake Ciely and Brandon Funstonto the test with the QB, RB's, WR's and TE that they need in every draft. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on... more
45:45
Division Previews - AFC and NFC East
Jake Ciely and Chris Welsh are breaking down the biggest fantasy football questions in the east divisions, both AFC and NFC. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe... more
44:32
Fantasy Football Draft Strategies
Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston and Chris Welsh are looking at draft strategies like "0-RB," "WR/WR," late vs early QB" and more. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Subscribe... more
38:36
Top-10 Positional Primer
Welsh is putting Jake and Brandon to the task of compiling their top-10 at each position. Which rank do they hate of each others? Who just missed the cut? Ranks and more on the latest TAFFP. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter:... more
48:18
Early Consensus Rank Overview
Jake, Brandon and Welsh are back to dig into Fantasy Football Draft season. The boys kick off the season with a consensus rank overview and the big major changes year-over-year. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter:... more
48:23
NFL Draft recap with Scott Bogman of In This League
The NFL Draft is over, and the Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast is back! Welsh and Brandon welcome Scott Bogman of In This League on to break down the top prospects from the NFL Draft from a fantasy perspective as Jake Ciely recovers from... more
52:35
Super Bowl Props and The Top-5 Biggest Potential Off-Season Moves
Welsh, Brandon and Jake are back! We're looking at some of our favorite props for the Super Bowl, as well as Jake's hated novelty props. We than turn the corner and talk about the five of the biggest potential off-season moves and how to react for... more
45:38
Early 2023 First Round Preview
Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston and Chris Welsh breakdown all the potential players for the 2023 first round, and have an agreement-draft for the first 12 players. 11:52 - Start of the agreement Draft. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake... more
43:08
Week 18 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely breakdown everything you need to know for week 18. Updates on Damar Hamlin, how to approach the end of your fantasy season and the crazy plays to look out for in the final week of the season. Follow Welsh on Twitter:... more
42:52
NFL Week 17 Recap
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss the devastating situation surround Damar Hamlin and breakdown some of the key performers from Sunay. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter:... more
45:56
Week 17 Fantasy Football Ranks
Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely breakdown everything you need to know for week 17. The Raiders worry with Carr out, do you pivot to Haskins with Henry out, Cam Akers, Brock Purdy and more ranks for week 17. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake... more
39:55
NFL Week 16 Recap and Week 17 Waivers
Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston break down all the week 16 action around the NFL. Cam Akers goes off, Diggs and Adams hardly even go and which players to pick up for week 17 waivers. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter:... more
41:00
Week 16 Fantasy Football Ranks
Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 16. The Arctic Blast is taking over the fantasy playoffs, top plays for week 16 and the NFL's new deal with YouTube. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter:... more
37:26
The Second Chris Vaccaro Holiday Special
In this week's episode, Chris gets very defensive about JuJu Smith-Schuster, he admits his bar doesn't have enough toilets...and more! -Chris has been eliminated in all his home leagues -Trevor Lawrnece vs. Deshaun Watson vs. Gardner Minshew is a... more
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NFL Week 15 Recap and Week 16 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 15 action around the NFL. Jonathan Taylor out for the year and all the last minute moves for your fantasy playoff run. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow... more
43:11
The Chris Vaccaro holiday special!
On today's show, Chris sets records for the earliest mention of "high stakes" in a podcast and for "time talking." PLUS: 1. We get into Cole Beasley and Chris gives actual analysis before realizing we're leading off the show with Cole Beasley 2. The QB... more
50:34
Week 15 Fantasy Football Ranks
Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 15. Bad beats, injuries galore and the top ranks for week 15. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter:... more
40:25
NFL Week 14 Recap and Week 15 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 14 action around the NFL. Deebo is down, but Brock Purdy props the Niners up. Bam Knight a top 20 RB for the playoffs, Mostert over Swift and Week 15 waivers. Follow Welsh on Twitter:... more
46:40
Week 14 Fantasy Football Ranks
Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 14. What time of magic was cooked up at the zoom Christmas party? Mariota out, Ridder in and the top plays for week 14. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on... more
44:53
Chris Vaccaro took a sick day
Not even the flu can stop Chris Vaccaro from mentioning high stakes leagues this week. It can only delay him a day. Plus... -adding DSTs for the playoffs -the D'Andre Swift renaissance -the Lamar Jackson conundrum -the Deshaun Watson... more
1:04:21
NFL Week 13 Recap and Week 14 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 13 action around the NFL. Jimmy Garoppolo's season is over, but which Niners does this hurt? Potential missed time for Ken Walker and Lamar Jackson, leave major fantasy questions, plus a preview of Week 14... more
42:48
Week 13 Fantasy Football Ranks
Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 13. Lamar's injury worry, James Robinson vs Bam Knight in the Jets backfield and top plays for week 13. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter:... more
40:23
Week 13 and this is crunch time
In today's show, we stay on track because it's Week 13 and this is crunch time. We cut our palms with pocketknives and make a vow to go back off track in Week 15 when nobody cares. PLUS: -Elijah Moore a big under the radar add -Chris gives playoff... more
1:00:18
NFL Week 12 Recap and Week 13 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 12 action around the NFL. Is there a QB controversy brewing in Green Bay? Josh Jacobs goes for over 300 total yards! Has Mike White fixed the jets position players in fantasy? Week 13 waivers and... more
45:32
Week 12 Fantasy Football Ranks
Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 12. Justin Fields playing in Week 12? the Rams backfield usable? Plus we've got the latest news and ranks for the up coming week. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow... more
39:37
The Chris Vaccaro Holiday and Holiday Weekend Spectacular
This episode is brought to you by the Greenwich Street Tavern, which Chris owns and refuses to set up Christmas karaoke despite all data saying it'll do well. Also, this show is super long because Chris doesn't have a column and has a lot to get off his chest. more
1:41:30
NFL Week 11 Recap and Week 12 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 11 action around the NFL. Samaje Perine's big game is another reminder to pick him up now. We're worried about Justin Fields injury, Kyle Pitts and Wan'Dale Robinson are out for the season, and we fight about... more
40:29
Week 11 Fantasy Football Ranks
Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 11. What to do in Buffalo with 3-6 FEET of snow? Pacheco over Swift? Can DJ Moore produce under Baker? Will a Rams WR step up? Check it out this and more on the latest episode Follow... more
38:44
Chris has to leave early for a more important podcast
In this week's episode Chris refuses to answer a question but then inadvertently answers it seven times throughout the rest of the show. Strap in! -Why didn't Chris pay more for Maniscaclo seats in AC? -Michael Pittman -Nando brings up the tight end... more
1:06:52
NFL Week 10 Recap and Week 11 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 10 action around the NFL. Cooper Kupp avoids serious injury, but might still miss time, the crazy Bills/Vikings game, Christian Watson's breakout and a preview to Week 11 waivers. Follow Welsh on Twitter:... more
38:04
The Chrissy V. Hour
Chris has dictated another rundown via a series of one-line text messages, but takes himself off the rails several times. It's still a fantastic show, packed with advice from the high stakes world's lovable Hall of Famer. This week we talk: -Bears/Miami... more
1:05:25
NFL Week 9 Recap and Week 10 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 9 action around the NFL. Joe Mixon's five touchdown performance top 10 all-time, Justin Fields the most regular season rushing yards by a QB in a game and a Week 10 waivers preview. Follow Welsh on Twitter:... more
43:00
Butterfingers are disgusting
Chris Vaccaro continues to lament this odd season as his players' uneven performances are causing havoc in his leagues. In this episode: -we do a trade deadline review, but come to the conclusion that not much of it matters -tight end landscape... more
1:07:46
NFL Week 8 Recap and Week 9 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 8 action. Run CMC with the touchdown Triple-Crown, trade targets for Tuesday's trade deadline, some week 9 waivers and much more. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter:... more
43:04
Week 8 Fantasy Football Ranks
What's the weirdest thing you've done on a plane? Broncos country, let's ride! If we have no zeke, what does that make Pollard this week? QB confirmations, trade rumors and our start and darts at each position for week 8. Follow Welsh on Twitter:... more
41:28
Justin Fields, return of the studs and the Boy Who Knows All the Bye Weeks
Chris and Nando have patched things up after last week's Justin Fields disagreement. But the Pax Vaccaro cannot last forever. So what does this week hold? -breaking down the Jets backfield -Justin Fields vs. Daniel Jones -a little bit of injury... more
1:09:14
NFL Week 7 Recap and Week 8 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 7 action. Breece Hall's "serious" knee injury, McCaffrey's 49er debut, Week 8 waivers and more. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter:... more
44:58
Chris Vaccaro's no good, very bad fantasy season (so far)
Nando and Chris Vaccaro with everything you need to know for week 7. -bench strategy for bye weeks -Chris is not having a great season -Vaccaro is drinking espresso, Nando has a glass of whisky -Kyren Williams and Gus Edwards -Week 6 = the Undertake... more
1:09:32
NFL Week 6 Recap and Week 7 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 6 action. Deon Jackson the surprise RB1 of the week, but could he more than a one-ff? Two potential RB trades, solid performances from lost fantasy players and more! Follow Welsh on Twitter:... more
42:43
Making moves to adjust for the busts
Nando and Chris Vaccaro are back with a show they just can't end, full of ALL the information you need going into Week 6. -offering a lot for Ken Walker -"I have a lot of shares of Jeff Wilson" -How much Matt Breida can one man handle? -"who... more
1:12:00
NFL Week 5 Recap and Week 6 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 5 action. Is Ken Walker a top 15 RB moving forward? Should you consider Taysum Hill a Tight End 1? Plus we're previewing week 6 waivers and more! Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on... more
40:54
Week 5 Fantasy Football Ranks
Week 5 fantasy football ranks with Welsh, Ciely and Funston. How high is Jamaal with Swift out? Will we get Kamara'd again and Week 5 starts and darts from Jake and Brandon Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow... more
41:54
Week 5 Good times had by all
Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro like you love them... "Can we get back to fantasy please?" -The Alvin Kamara alarm clock -Allen Robinson and Kyle Pitts -Chris sweats high stakes players and Twitter -the gross Rams offense -Nick Chubb... more
1:04:37
NFL Week 4 Breakdown and Week 5 Waivers
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 4 action. The Jonathan Taylor and Javonte Williams injuries, the Kamara surprise inactive while you slept and much more! Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow... more
43:32
Week 4 Fantasy Football Ranks
Week 4 fantasy football ranks with Welsh, Ciely and Funston. We're talking about players we like more than anyone else, can we trust the "injured" players upon their return and more Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter:... more
42:21
The bugaboos
Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro are back talking week 4 and the fantasy football implications of week 3. The Episode Playbook: Any value on the Giants? Please stop talking about the Giants Can you drop Allen Robinson? Frustrating RBs Waiting for... more
57:49
NFL Week 3 Breakdown and Week 4 Waivers
Week 3 recap with Jake, Brandon and Welsh. Big disappointment from the games in week 3, some bigger injuries and even bigger week 4 waiver wire options. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on... more
40:53
NFL Week 2 Breakdown and Week 3 Waivers
Trey Lance out for the year, Mike Evans suspended and Garrett Wilson the number one claim? Chris Welsh, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston are breaking down all of Week 2 in the NFL, plus a preview of week 3 waivers Follow Welsh on Twitter:... more
40:27
Week 2 Fantasy Football Ranks
Week 2 fantasy football ranks with Welsh, Ciely and Funston. We're talking about players we like more than anyone else, Cam Akers, rank accuracy and more. Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Funston on Twitter:... more
41:47
Chris Vaccaro's and Nando Di Fino's Big Post Week 1 Fantasy Breakdown
It's the Chris Vaccaro show...err...the BIG post week 1 fantasy breakdown with Vaccaro and Nando. Here's what to expect... An ugly September for AZ The tight end position is garbage "I always was a Hayden Hurst guy" Add Trey Lance? Elite WR... more
59:53
NFL Week 1 Breakdown and Week 2 Waivers
Welsh and Brandon are without Jake this week, but we will still #BanKickers and praise Saquon without him.. We're breaking down some of the biggest storylines and performances from Week 1. Brandon breaks down his top waiver priorities for Week 2. Follow... more
42:55
Last minute draft prep with Chris Vaccaro
Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro do final draft prep just one week before the start of the season. Which players are falling and rising as high stakes drafts ramp up close to kickoff. The guys give you inside information and insight on the best pre-draft... more
48:01
Final Preseason Takeaways
New host Chris Welsh joins the show! Jake, Brandon and Welsh prepare for the final draft weekend by picking one topic from the end of preseason to keep your eye on. Plus, the biggest news from the final preseason weekend. Time codes: Brian... more
42:19
Busting the "Running Back dead zone" myth
High stakes Hall of Famer Chris Vaccaro and Fantasy Managing Editor Nando Di Fino try to put this ridiculous "RB dead zone" buzz to rest. They investigate the RBs in that 5th-to-8th round ADP range and analyze several backs with upside who shouldn't be... more
53:00
In, Out, or No Doubt!: Beat Writer Hype Edition
The Athletic NFL beat writers have spent the last month at training camp. In other words, you aren't going to find many people who know their teams better than they do. We picked out five guys getting hyped up by our beat writers, and then debated them from a... more
34:39
Alvin Kamara, CeeDee Lamb on In, Out, or No Doubt!
Every summer right around this time, you realize that there are a handful of players you haven't talked about much for one reason or another. Welp, we're going to rectify that on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast with another round of In,... more
30:54
The Training Camp Hype Episode
The hype machine always gets pumping in training camp. Some players justify the hype in the regular season, while others prove to be nothing more than a summer mirage. Beller, Jake and Funston discuss six of this summer's hype-machine darlings on this episode... more
24:00
Fantasy Football Does This Matter?
Does this or that development matter? It's the key question of training camp, at least from a fantasy football perspective. Beller, Jake and Funston take a look at five situations where the question applies on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football... more
28:48
What the Hell are You?
We all have players who confound us every year. Players we just can't figure out. Beller, Jake and Funston dig into six such players who fit that mold on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake... more
29:31
The Hot Take Episode
Alec Pierce the highest-scoring rookie receiver? Trey Lance a top-seven fantasy quarterback? That's right, we've got hot takes. Here they are in The Hot Take Episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake... more
33:58
In, Out, or No Doubt!: RB Dead Zone
Ah yes, the dreaded RB Dead Zone. Much discussed, explored at a fantasy manager's peril. Or so the conventional wisdom would have you believe. Beller and Jake wade into the RB Dead Zone on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller... more
28:27
In, Out, or No Doubt!: Mid-Round WRs
In both of the last two seasons, the essential receiver—Stefon Diggs in 2020 and Cooper Kupp in 2021—had a mid-round ADP. Beller and Jake discuss a handful of guys from that group on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. Follow Beller on... more
26:19
Dalvin vs. Saquon; Elijah Moore vs. DeVonta Smith; Lance vs. Carr...It's Another Round of Fantasy Football Debates
Beller, Jake and Funston hit on quarterback, running back and wide receiver in this round of debates, helping you focus on what matters and filter out what doesn't on draft day. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow... more
29:06
In, Out, or No Doubt!: Real-Life RB2s
Beller, Jake and Funston get back to In, Out, or No Doubt! on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys discuss real-life RB2s, kicking around the fantasy football merits of Tony Pollard, A.J. Dillon, Rhamondre Stevenson, and the... more
27:19
Fantasy Football Debates, Round 2: Conner vs. Fournette; Gabe Davis vs. Sutton; DK vs. Cooks
Beller, Jake and Funston are back on the TAFFP debate stage, throwing down over the following decisions fantasy managers may be faced with on draft day... James Conner vs. Leonard Fournette Gabriel Davis vs. Courtland Sutton DK Metcalf vs. Brandin... more
31:58
In, Out, or No Doubt!: Last Year's Bums
It's time for another round of In, Out, or No Doubt! on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. This time around, Beller, Jake and Funston discuss some of last year's bums and whether they believe a rebound season is in the cards. Follow Beller on Twitter:... more
38:37
It's Fantasy Debate Time! Rodgers vs. Dak; Henry vs. Mixon; Waddle vs. McLaurin
Rarely in a fantasy football draft is there an obvious right or an obvious wrong. Picking the correct direction, then, could make all the difference in your season. Beller, Jake and Funston engage in a little debate club action on this episode of The Athletic... more
31:22
In, Out, or No Doubt!: Old Faces, New Places
It's Tuesday, which means it's In, Out or No Doubt! Day on The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast. On this episode, Beller, Jake and Funston consider old faces in new places, including Russell Wilson, Amari Cooper and Juju Smith-Schuster. Follow Beller on... more
31:19
Who Am I?: A Fantasy Football Trivia Game
Fun facts are more than just fun. They can also help us get to the bottom of what a player's fantasy value should be. That's exactly what Beller, Funston and Jake do with five mystery (not for long) players on this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football... more
43:52