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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Talent Creates Workload, Plus the Unstoppable J...
It's all about Jonathan Taylor. Ben and Shawn emphasize the way ability dictates workload.
36 min
377
Can Returning RB Stars Cut Through WR-Heavy Jug...
Ben and Shawn look at team construction dynamics with Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley set to make a big push down the stretch.
65 min
378
Making the Redraft Playoff Push
Ben and Shawn discuss how to play the shocking results of Week 10, look at how offensive trends could limit impending breakouts, and put together a 4-for-4 dynasty blockbuster.
56 min
379
Lamb and Jefferson Make Their Case to Join Chas...
Ben and Shawn discuss the fireworks from CeeDee Lamb, suggest we're seeing a history-level back in Jonathan Taylor, and hope Rhamondre Stevenson is making good on their David Johnson 2015 prediction.
49 min
380
Evolving Fantasy Themes and The Reshaped RB1 Tier
Ben and Shawn discuss the different ways elite offenses plan to address their struggles, and why they believe certain approaches will work better for fantasy. Plus, has the RB1 tier lost its short-term upside?
60 min
381
The Week 9 Surprise Stars Who Could Be Playoff ...
Ben and Shawn break down the surprise performances that decided a low-scoring week, debate dynasty tactics, and explain why eventual league champions may deploy unusual Flex starters during their playoff runs.
37 min
382
Upset Sunday and Why Things Have to Change in B...
Ben and Shawn discuss all of the fallout from a Sunday of huge upsets. The guys praise Cleveland and Denver, discuss changes to watch for in Buffalo, and Dallas, and pick a dark horse contender for the Super Bowl in the AFC.
59 min
383
Najee Harris Is the New No. 1?
The guys debate whether Najee Harris can eclipse Austin Ekeler, Alvin Kamara, and Jonathan Taylor to be the overall 2021 league-winner and discuss the tantalizing upside for any Saquon Barkley managers who have stayed alive in his absence.
79 min
384
Explosive Backs Pave the Wave for Fantasy Titles
The Guys explore the RB landscape after Week 8 and debate whether any of the remaining first-round RBs have $500,000 upside following Derrick Henry's injury. The guys discuss the perfect rosters to win championships in 2021.
63 min
385
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
386
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
387
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
388
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
389
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
390
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
391
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
392
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
393
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
394
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
395
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
396
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
397
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
398
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
399
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
400
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