RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast

Jeff Erickson, Nick Whalen, Jake Letarski, Joe Bartel, John McKechnie, Mario Puig, Alan Seslowsky, Ryan Belongia, Scott Jenstad, Anthony Cervino, Jim Coventry and guests from around the industry discuss season-long fantasy, dynasty, DFS and betting.

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Scott Fish Bowl 11 Rundown and FSGA Experts Dra...
John McKechnie and Mario Puig check in through four days of action in the #SFB11, where the midpoint is near and rosters are taking shape in one of the biggest fantasy football events of the year. The guys then turn their attention to the FSGA Futures and Props Draft, which is a unique league in its own right as drafters select wagers for the upcoming football season in a snake-draft style format.
48 min
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Secrets To Winning Your League in 2021
60 min
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Is Josh Jacobs Going Too Late In Drafts?
John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) cover a broad range of topics in this week's episode, ranging from Josh Jacobs surprisingly low ADP to a look at the Denver backfield. The guys also take two deep dives in the NFC North, breaking down the offenses in Detroit and Minnesota.
50 min
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Zero RB Discussion + Raiders and Rams Deep Dives
John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) take a look at one of the biggest draft trends in fantasy football right now, Zero RB. What is it, where does it succeed and where does it fail? The guys identify some targets for those taking the plunge with the Zero RB strategy as well before
59 min
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Julio Fallout + Titans, Eagles and Dolphins Dee...
John McKechnie and Mario Puig assess the situation in Tennessee now that Julio Jones is a Titan. The guys also take detours to Philly and Miami to dissect what those offenses will look like in 2021 given their wealth of new pieces as well.
44 min
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Best Ball Recap and Early WR Strategy
John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) dive into several topics in this week's episode ranging from the drama in Atlanta and Green Bay to Mario's Best Ball Draft Strategy, along with a look at how the early round ADPs are shaping up for wide receivers.
55 min
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PPR Mock Draft Recap + Early Running Back Draft...
John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) dive into a variety of topics in this week's podcast, including the Julio Jones trade rumors along with a breakdown of the RotoWire PPR Mock Draft and a look at early running back strategy.
57 min
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RotoWire Staff Dynasty Draft Recap + Falcons De...
John McKechnie and Mario Puig give a rundown of the notable picks from RotoWire's Staff Dynasty Draft with analysis on DeVonta Smith, Trey Lance, and a trio of rookie receivers who went back-to-back-to-back in this league. The guys spend the second half of the show breaking down Atlanta's new offense under Arthur Smith, who previously deployed a run-heavy scheme in Tennessee. How will he adjust to the Falcons' personnel when he doesn't have a Derrick Henry type but does have a combination of Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Kyle Pitts and Matt Ryan?
57 min
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NFL Draft Recap Episode
John and Mario examine the full fallout from the NFL Draft, discussing the best and worst picks and drafts from around the league. The guys spend the second half of the show breaking down the 2021 values for the rookie running backs like Najee Harris, Travis Etienne and Javonte Williams, as well as the rookie quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence, Trey Lance and Justin Fields.
72 min
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NFL Draft First Round Predictions and Bets
John McKechnie and Mario Puig get you set for the first round of the NFL Draft with a look at how all 32 picks could shake out Thursday night. The guys get into needs, fits and predictions for each team and each draft slot while also identifying some teams that could trade up or down. The guys round out the show by looking at the betting market for the draft and identifying some wagers with value.
55 min
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Debunking Draft Rumors + New Best Ball Format a...
John McKechnie and Mario Puig sift through the latest rumors as the draft approaches. Is Mac Jones at risk of sliding out of the first round? How do we project DeVonta Smith in light of his latest weigh-in? Where does JaVonte Williams fit in the broader running back picture for fantasy drafts? All of that, plus a deep dive into John's strategy for a recent Best Ball Draft where the player pool is only Rookies and Second-Year players. Can you win without drafting quarterback early? The guys round it off with a look at a pair of playmaking receivers who could be steals in the upcoming draft in Nico Collins and Tamorrion Terry.
56 min
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Deep Dives on Denver and Carolina + Two-Round R...
John McKechnie and Mario Puig dive deep into two teams with plenty of question marks but plenty of intrigue as well, the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. The guys examine whether Denver's star-studded group of pass-catchers headlined by Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Noah Fant can elevate Drew Lock's level of play and turn the Broncos into a fantasy goldmine. Carolina is next up as John and Mario discuss how the Panthers' offense can help Sam Darnold and help raise the passing game's floor from 2020. In the second half of the show, the guys run through a two-round rookie draft to help paint a picture of how home dynasty leagues should approach that part of their offseason.
61 min
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Players to Fade in Best Ball Drafts
John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down Mario's top players to fade at ADP in Best Ball Drafts, headlined by the perils of drafting Joe Burrow ahead of Trevor Lawrence and Derrick Henry over Saquon Barkley in PPR. The guys also dive into Diontae Johnson, Brandon Aiyuk, Logan Thomas and more.
60 min
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Mario's Mock Draft 2.0
John McKechnie and Mario Puig run through Mario's most recent mock draft in light of the blockbuster trades that shook up the order for the first round of the upcoming draft. The guys lead things off with a recap of the trades that moved San Francisco up to the No.3 spot, Miami to the 12th spot and ultimately the 6th spot while Philadelphia dropped down to 12th (00:00-10:00) while weaving in analysis of how the Mac Jones/Justin Fields/Trey Lance tier of quarterbacks will shake out. Cincinnati's dilemma at tackle takes center stage next (16: with what to do if Oregon's Penei Sewell is there at No.5. Would adding Ja'Marr Chase make more sense? The guys then break down Kyle Pitts (22:30-31:00), the Alabama receivers (31:40-36:00) and Travis Etienne (36:00-39). Rounding it out, John and Mario identify some potential landing spots for the likes of Rondale Moore, Kadarius Toney, Terrace Marshall and Nico Collins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
55 min
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DeVonta Smith, Rondale Moore and Pro Day Discus...
John and Mario dive into the biggest pro days from around the football landscape and sift through the cases to be made for and against high-profile prospects like Alabama's DeVonta Smith and Purdue' Rondale Moore. The guys also get into some lesser-known prospects like Kylin Hill and Jaelon Darden before analyzing the fits for Kenny Golladay with the Giants and Will Fuller with the Dolphins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
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Free Agent Frenzy Pt. 2
John and Mario attack the rest of the fantasy-relevant signings from the early window of NFL Free Agency with looks at Curtis Samuel's fit in Washington (1:00-10:00), the overall Football Team offense (10:00-18:00), and A.J. Green's fit in Arizona (19:00-28:00). The guys also dive into some breaking news during the show with Jared Cook signing with the Chargers (29:00-34:00). Deep dives into Emmanuel Sanders, Rashard Higgins, Kenny Golladay and JuJu Smith-Schuster as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 min
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Free Agent Frenzy Pt.1
John McKechnie and Mario Puig take a look at the biggest developments from the early part of NFL Free Agency. The guys begin with a look at the lack of movement in the receiver market with Kenny Golladay, Juju Smith-Schuster and others awaiting new contracts (2:30-5:00). Then, John and Mario break down the big signings in New England, such as Jonnu Smith, Hunter Henry and Nelson Agholor (5:00-24:00). The guys then move onto the Corey Davis signing with the Jets (24:00-28:00), along with the Ryan Fitzpatrick(31:45-38:30) and Andy Dalton signings (38:35-42:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 min
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Rookie RBs, TE Market Shift and Mid-round Recei...
The guys take a look at some of the early offseason moves with Jared Cook and Golden Tate being released from their respective teams this week. The guys discuss whether Adam Trautman (2:15-10:00) can be the next man up at tight end in New Orleans and examine the Tyrell Williams signing in Detroit (14:50-17:30) as well before delving into the current evaluations on rookie running backs Travis Etienne, Najee Harris (17:30-29:00) and Kylin Hill (29:30-40:30) . The guys round out the show with a look at mid-round receivers in redraft formats, including Will Fuller (41:00) , Robby Anderson (45:00) and Courtland Sutton (50:10) .  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
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Russ Rumors, Roethlisberger's Return, and Mario...
John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) get into the latest rumors around the NFL, including the potential rift growing between Russell Wilson and the Seahawks' organization. The guys also break down expected Ben Roethlisberger return to Pittsburgh and the fantasy fallout from there, as well as what the quarterback rankings look like now that the dust has settled on the Carson Wentz trade and Jalen Hurts appears to be The Guy in Philly. In the second half of the show, John and Mario unpack Mario's recent best ball draft that has a unique format that includes SuperFlex and Premium Scoring for Tight Ends. How does Mario feel about starting out with Darren Waller in the first round? Tune in for all of that and more in this week's edition of the RotoWire NFL Podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 min
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Quarterback Rumor Mill + Early Best Ball Recap ...
John and Mario opine on the latest developments with Ben Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh and Carson Wentz in Philadelphia before diving into John's first Best Ball Draft of the year. The guys dive into early-round strategy, the rookie running back market, and Trevor Lawrence as a viable QB1 in fantasy in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51 min
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Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft + Coaching Carousel
John and Mario unpack some of the coaching moves from around the league now that the season is over before jumping into a two-round rookie mock draft through a dynasty lens. Where do the likes of Trevor Lawrence, Ja'Marr Chase, and Najee Harris rank in the eyes of our experts? Only one way to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
100 min
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Super Bowl LV DFS and Prop Bet Strategies
Scott Jenstad and Andrew Laird break down their Super Bowl LV DFS strategies, including the differences in building lineups for large-field GPPs versus beating your group of friends, and which prop bets are their favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 min
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Super Bowl LV Preview
John McKechnie and Mario Puig get you ready for Super Bowl 55 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The guys break down the game from every angle, including spread, over/under, and prop bets. Discussions on the Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade and the Carson Wentz situation round out the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
84 min
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Senior Bowl Preview
John and Mario shift the focus to the draft and the Senior Bowl in this episode as they dive in on some of the top prospects participating in Mobile this week. The guys take a look at the players generating buzz like Western Michigan's D'Wayne Eskridge, Clemson's Amari Rodgers, and UCLA's Demetric Felton, along with sleepers like Oklahoma's Rhamondre Stevenson and Virginia's Tony Poljan. #NFLDraft #SeniorBowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
67 min
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Conference Championship Weekend DFS Strategies
Scott Jenstad and Andrew Laird break down Sunday's two-game daily fantasy football slate on DraftKings and FanDuel, including which paths fantasy players will take if they decide to pay up for Travis Kelce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min