Stealing Bananas

From the minds behind Stealing Signals and Money in the Banana Stand, RotoViz brings you a strategy and analytics podcast that will change the way you think about fantasy football. Hosted by Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele.

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Deebo Samuel, Michael Pittman, and the New Zero...
The guys discuss Samuel's bout with history as the 49ers overcome Justin Fields' best game. They praise Michael Pittman's breakout but question the decision-making that led to a Colts loss.
46 min
277
Projecting the 2022 Redraft First Round
How do the exploits of Chase and Pitts impact their 2022 draft slots? Where do favorites like Taylor and Swift reside?
82 min
278
RB Pickups and Trades to Keep Dominating the By...
The bye weeks are a bonanza for Zero RB managers. Ben and Shawn discuss trade opportunities and waiver look-ahead options to supercharge any roster strategy ahead of the fantasy playoffs.
55 min
279
The Cincinnati Juggernaut Has Arrived
Ben and Shawn discuss the roles Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase are playing in the Bengals' renaissance, rave about big performances from Cooper Kupp and A.J. Brown, and look at what's next for Kyle Pitts.
48 min
280
Justin Fields, The Blockbuster Trade to Make No...
Ben and Shawn break down the potential ripple effects of young QBs emerging, discuss the superstar RB to sell (and how to do it), and explain why they can't make themselves part with D'Andre Swift.
62 min
281
Trade for These Rookie RBs and WRs Now
Ben and Shawn discuss the payoffs for buying depressed rookie shares in redraft and go through the scenarios for a range of near-term breakout options.
63 min
282
Young WRs Climb the Dynasty Rankings
Ben and Shawn discuss the explosive performances from Jaylen Waddle and Mike Gesicki in a losing effort and explain why Justin Jefferson continues to climb our rankings even on a down day.
45 min
283
High-Value Offenses and the Best Deep Stashes
Ben and Shawn explore shifting offensive roles and detail their favorite deep stashes/trade targets as we head into the bye weeks.
56 min
284
Blockbuster Running Back Fantasy Trades
Ben and Shawn examine RB scoring profiles, explore the fine line between sells and buy-highs, and look at how the position will evolve over the rest of the season.
59 min
285
Emerging WRs and Big-Time Talents in RB Committees
Ben and Shawn discuss the rising superstar WRs to buy, emphasize committee backs with impact talent, and debate late-game tactics in wild finishes.
39 min
286
Second-Half WR Blowup Candidates and Key RB Sta...
Ben and Shawn discuss WRs with encouraging peripherals and the potential to emerge as bye-week beating stars. The guys also debate the best stashes at RB.
61 min
287
Controversial and Emerging Offenses - How to Pl...
Ben and Shawn dissect the Cardinals, Rams, 49ers, Bears, and more. Plus, how young playmakers are changing the game and who to stash for Week 5.
47 min
288
Receivers Strike Back - Tyreek Hill and The Wee...
The guys break down a week of massive WR performances, praise Cordarrelle Patterson and Saquon Barkley, and explain how to protect yourself from overconfidence in stats.
45 min
289
Stefon Diggs Is Going To Be The No. 1 WR ROS
Ben and Shawn discuss what they expect to happen the rest of the season, including some half-serious predictions for Stefon Diggs and some dead serious thoughts on young running backs.
24 min
290
Key WR Signals, Zero RB Buys, and How to Fix Ai...
Patience or guts? Ben and Shawn explore their tactics for adding firepower in-season. Plus weighted targets per route values at WR and a look ahead for league-winning options at RB.
56 min
291
Epic Finishes, Star Rookies, and Saquon's Retur...
The guys discuss coaching guts in the Chargers' upset, Najee Harris' 14-reception game, the TD barrage from Ja'Marr Chase, and Saquon Barkley's return to form.
41 min
292
Who Will Be the Next Trendy Pickups?
Ben and Shawn examine the surprise performances at each position. How should deep-leaguers maneuver, and who will be the trendy pickups at QB, WR, and TE a week from now?
45 min
293
How to Keep Your Team Structurally Dominant In-...
The guys break down the key signals and most important developments across multiple positions, including a look at Zero RB developments and strategy.
38 min
294
Breakout Players Emerge in Week 2, Plus Zero RB...
The guys break down the most impressive offenses, including the Buccaneers, Cardinals, Broncos, and Raiders. Are we worried about the Bengals?
46 min
295
Rest of Season Rankings
Who is the 1.02? The guys discuss impressive Week 1 performances from Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, Alvin Kamara, Dalvin Cook, and Tyreek Hill.
41 min
296
Navigating Zero RB In-Season and the Key Advanc...
Ben and Shawn dive into the most controversial backfields in the game, explain the moves they're making in redraft and dynasty, and discuss the WRs with elite peripherals after Week 1.
51 min
297
Week 1 Recap Stealing Bananas Style
Ben and Shawn break down the rookie stars, the washed-up veterans, the gutless coaching decisions, and the wild debuts. D'Andre Swift scores a long TD, K.J. Hamler drops his, and much, much more.
83 min
298
Key Zero RB Moves and the WRs to Watch in Week 1
Ben and Shawn look at the Baltimore backfield and discuss Zero RB moves to make before Week 1.
38 min
299
The Big Questions That Will Be Answered in Week 1
Ben and Shawn look at the big questions that will be answered in Week 1.
42 min
300
This Is How to Go All-In With Early RB: FFPC Ma...
Ben and Shawn look at how to rescue an RB-heavy draft. One big element: Late Round QB. The strategy is alive and well in 2021 with some huge upside plays late.
62 min