<![CDATA[The Fantasy Football Lab]]>Welcome to the Fantasy Football Lab! We’re two friends who spent years having deep conversations about fantasy football strategy, league drama, and roster debates before one day deciding to finally just hit record.

We focus on the typical analytics you need to dominate your redraft and dynasty leagues, but we don't stop there. We take pride in exploring unique league types, custom settings, and the rich history that makes every fantasy league special.

Dedicated to "Brewing Better Leagues," our channel is also a hub for league managers. Through our "Commissioner Corner," we tackle how to handle tough commissioner challenges, navigate tricky league etiquette, and manage heated divisional rivalries to help you run the best league possible.

Whether you're looking for an analytical edge in your next matchup or trying to build a stronger league community, step into the lab, subscribe, and join the conversation!

]]>thefflab.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:54:06 GMTSun, 02 Aug 2026 18:14:40 GMT60@thefflab<p>Welcome to the <b>Fantasy Football Lab</b>! We’re two friends who spent years having deep conversations about fantasy football strategy, league drama, and roster debates before one day deciding to finally just hit record.</p><p>We focus on the typical analytics you need to dominate your redraft and dynasty leagues, but we don't stop there. We take pride in exploring unique league types, custom settings, and the rich history that makes every fantasy league special.</p><p>Dedicated to <b>"Brewing Better Leagues,"</b> our channel is also a hub for league managers. Through our "Commissioner Corner," we tackle how to handle tough commissioner challenges, navigate tricky league etiquette, and manage heated divisional rivalries to help you run the best league possible.</p><p>Whether you're looking for an analytical edge in your next matchup or trying to build a stronger league community, step into the lab, subscribe, and join the conversation!</p>episodic@thefflabitsjustfantasypodcast@gmail.comno<![CDATA[How to Win Your Redraft Waiver Wire | Data From Over 20k Waiver Claims in over 100 Fantasy Leagues]]>How to Work the Waiver Wire in Redraft Fantasy Football | FAAB Strategy

The waiver wire is where redraft fantasy football leagues are won—or where a great draft quietly falls apart.

In this Fantasy Football Lab episode, Arlen and Nate break down FAAB strategy, waiver wire bidding, early-season breakouts, running back stashes, bench management, playoff preparation, and the habits that separate active championship teams from everyone else.

We tested our waiver wire assumptions across 120 redraft fantasy football leagues. Some held up. Some needed to be rewritten.

In this video, we cover when to spend FAAB early, how much to bid on waiver wire players, why you should bid on opportunity instead of last week’s box score, how champions approach contested claims, and how to stay active even after a slow start.

CHAPTERS

0:00 How to Waiver Wire
2:30 The FAAB Data Behind This Guide
5:14 When to Spend FAAB Early
10:48 How Much FAAB Should You Spend?
14:05 Free Claims, Bench Spots & Waiver Volume
15:10 Waiver Wire Strategy by Position
17:27 What Fantasy Champions Do Differently
20:08 Can You Come Back From 1–3?
21:58 Waiver Wire Assumptions Tested
27:00 Should You Save FAAB for the Playoffs?
28:15 The Best FAAB Bid Numbers
29:33 Conditional Claims & Free Stashes
33:30 The Waiver Wire Formula
35:54 Final Rule: Go Get Your Guy

Subscribe to The Fantasy Football Lab for data-backed fantasy football strategy, redraft advice, FAAB strategy, waiver wire analysis, and better leagues.

#FantasyFootball #WaiverWire #FAAB #RedraftFantasyFootball

]]>528f0f00-3279-43e2-8ae7-bd9e5574f7f0Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT<p>How to Work the Waiver Wire in Redraft Fantasy Football | FAAB Strategy</p><p>The waiver wire is where redraft fantasy football leagues are won—or where a great draft quietly falls apart.</p><p>In this Fantasy Football Lab episode, Arlen and Nate break down FAAB strategy, waiver wire bidding, early-season breakouts, running back stashes, bench management, playoff preparation, and the habits that separate active championship teams from everyone else.</p><p>We tested our waiver wire assumptions across 120 redraft fantasy football leagues. Some held up. Some needed to be rewritten.</p><p>In this video, we cover when to spend FAAB early, how much to bid on waiver wire players, why you should bid on opportunity instead of last week’s box score, how champions approach contested claims, and how to stay active even after a slow start.</p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>0:00 How to Waiver Wire<br />2:30 The FAAB Data Behind This Guide<br />5:14 When to Spend FAAB Early<br />10:48 How Much FAAB Should You Spend?<br />14:05 Free Claims, Bench Spots &amp; Waiver Volume<br />15:10 Waiver Wire Strategy by Position<br />17:27 What Fantasy Champions Do Differently<br />20:08 Can You Come Back From 1–3?<br />21:58 Waiver Wire Assumptions Tested<br />27:00 Should You Save FAAB for the Playoffs?<br />28:15 The Best FAAB Bid Numbers<br />29:33 Conditional Claims &amp; Free Stashes<br />33:30 The Waiver Wire Formula<br />35:54 Final Rule: Go Get Your Guy</p><p>Subscribe to The Fantasy Football Lab for data-backed fantasy football strategy, redraft advice, FAAB strategy, waiver wire analysis, and better leagues.</p><p>#FantasyFootball #WaiverWire #FAAB #RedraftFantasyFootball</p>no00:36:48How to Win Your Redraft Waiver Wire | Data From Over 20k Waiver Claims in over 100 Fantasy Leaguesfull<![CDATA[How to Win Chopped League Waivers | Data From 42k Waiver Claims Fantasy Leagues]]>How should you actually spend your FAAB in a Guillotine or Chopped fantasy football league?

We went beyond gut feeling and analyzed 89 active leagues, 41,179 waiver claims, roughly 1,500 team-seasons and 1,100 eliminations to see what actually helped managers survive.

In this episode of the Fantasy Football Lab, Arlen breaks down:

• Why simply saving all your FAAB isn’t necessarily the winning strategy
• Why spending early can actually LOWER your elimination risk
• The danger of relying too heavily on $0 pickups
• How much of your budget you should target having left at the halfway point
• The “Grinder” vs. “Sniper” FAAB strategies
• Why burning 71% of his budget by Week 3 eventually got Arlen axed
• How much you should spend on quarterbacks in 1-QB leagues
• Why odd-numbered bids can give you a small but real advantage
• How dramatically player prices fall when stars return to waivers later in the season

One of the biggest takeaways: aim to reach the midpoint with roughly 50–75% of your original FAAB remaining — but don’t be afraid to spend when your roster actually needs help.

In a Guillotine League, you aren’t building the perfect roster for December. Your first job is much simpler:

Don’t finish last this week.

Subscribe to the Fantasy Football Lab for more data-driven fantasy football strategy, league formats, experiments and lessons from the Lab.

#FantasyFootball #GuillotineLeague #FAAB

0:00 Intro — The Guillotine League FAAB Problem

1:18 How Guillotine & Chopped Leagues Work

2:45 89 Leagues & 41,179 Waiver Claims Analyzed

4:02 The Survival Bias Problem

5:38 Should You Spend Your Entire FAAB Budget?

7:04 Is Saving FAAB for Later Actually Better?

8:31 The Hidden Risk of $0 Waiver Wins

10:18 How Much FAAB Should You Spend?

12:05 How Much Budget Should You Have at Midseason?

14:04 Grinder vs. Sniper FAAB Strategy

16:01 How I Blew 71% of My FAAB by Week 3

18:11 6 Rules for Guillotine League Waivers

20:15 Divide Your Budget by the Number of Chops

21:38 Why $0 Pickups Should Be Supplements

22:43 Don't Overspend at Quarterback

23:35 The Odd-Bid Advantage

24:22 You're Renting Players, Not Buying Them

25:18 The MASSIVE Discount When Players Hit Waivers Again

27:13 What the Data Can't Tell Us

28:08 The Guillotine League FAAB Game Plan

]]>cadf885b-abc2-4fc5-989f-5286b6518a99Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:03:39 GMT<p>How should you actually spend your FAAB in a Guillotine or Chopped fantasy football league?</p><p>We went beyond gut feeling and analyzed <b>89 active leagues, 41,179 waiver claims, roughly 1,500 team-seasons and 1,100 eliminations</b> to see what actually helped managers survive.</p><p>In this episode of the Fantasy Football Lab, Arlen breaks down:</p><p>• Why simply saving all your FAAB isn’t necessarily the winning strategy<br />• Why spending early can actually LOWER your elimination risk<br />• The danger of relying too heavily on $0 pickups<br />• How much of your budget you should target having left at the halfway point<br />• The “Grinder” vs. “Sniper” FAAB strategies<br />• Why burning 71% of his budget by Week 3 eventually got Arlen axed<br />• How much you should spend on quarterbacks in 1-QB leagues<br />• Why odd-numbered bids can give you a small but real advantage<br />• How dramatically player prices fall when stars return to waivers later in the season</p><p>One of the biggest takeaways: <b>aim to reach the midpoint with roughly 50–75% of your original FAAB remaining — but don’t be afraid to spend when your roster actually needs help.</b></p><p>In a Guillotine League, you aren’t building the perfect roster for December. Your first job is much simpler:</p><p><b>Don’t finish last this week.</b></p><p>Subscribe to the Fantasy Football Lab for more data-driven fantasy football strategy, league formats, experiments and lessons from the Lab.</p><p>#FantasyFootball #GuillotineLeague #FAAB<br /><br />0:00 Intro — The Guillotine League FAAB Problem</p><p>1:18 How Guillotine &amp; Chopped Leagues Work</p><p>2:45 89 Leagues &amp; 41,179 Waiver Claims Analyzed</p><p>4:02 The Survival Bias Problem</p><p>5:38 Should You Spend Your Entire FAAB Budget?</p><p>7:04 Is Saving FAAB for Later Actually Better?</p><p>8:31 The Hidden Risk of $0 Waiver Wins</p><p>10:18 How Much FAAB Should You Spend?</p><p>12:05 How Much Budget Should You Have at Midseason?</p><p>14:04 Grinder vs. Sniper FAAB Strategy</p><p>16:01 How I Blew 71% of My FAAB by Week 3</p><p>18:11 6 Rules for Guillotine League Waivers</p><p>20:15 Divide Your Budget by the Number of Chops</p><p>21:38 Why $0 Pickups Should Be Supplements</p><p>22:43 Don't Overspend at Quarterback</p><p>23:35 The Odd-Bid Advantage</p><p>24:22 You're Renting Players, Not Buying Them</p><p>25:18 The MASSIVE Discount When Players Hit Waivers Again</p><p>27:13 What the Data Can't Tell Us</p><p>28:08 The Guillotine League FAAB Game Plan</p>no00:20:58How to Win Chopped League Waivers | Data From 42k Waiver Claims Fantasy Leaguesfull<![CDATA[Fantasy Football Crash Course]]>Nate introduces the concept of Fantasy Football 101 and the importance of making it accessible to new players. He explains the basics of fantasy football, including drafting strategies and post-draft management. Nate also outlines lab standards for maintaining an active, fair, and fun fantasy football league.

Takeaways

  • Introduction to Fantasy Football 101 and its accessibility
  • Understanding the basics of fantasy football, including drafting strategies and post-draft management

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Fantasy Football 101
  • 02:36 Understanding Fantasy Football
  • 04:27 Draft Strategy - Part 1
  • 08:08 Draft Strategy - Part 2
  • 12:35 Draft Strategy - Part 3
  • 16:30 Post-Draft Management
  • 19:49 Lab Standards for Fantasy Football
]]>56a889fb-e1ee-4f7b-b35a-3278d429889aFri, 04 Sep 2026 20:07:53 GMT<p>Nate introduces the concept of Fantasy Football 101 and the importance of making it accessible to new players. He explains the basics of fantasy football, including drafting strategies and post-draft management. Nate also outlines lab standards for maintaining an active, fair, and fun fantasy football league.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Introduction to Fantasy Football 101 and its accessibility</li><li>Understanding the basics of fantasy football, including drafting strategies and post-draft management</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Fantasy Football 101</li><li>02:36 Understanding Fantasy Football</li><li>04:27 Draft Strategy - Part 1</li><li>08:08 Draft Strategy - Part 2</li><li>12:35 Draft Strategy - Part 3</li><li>16:30 Post-Draft Management</li><li>19:49 Lab Standards for Fantasy Football</li></ul>no00:16:08Fantasy Football Crash Coursefull<![CDATA[These Bold Predictions Will Age Great (Or Terribly) | Fantasy Football Lab]]>It's Bold Predictions time. Arlen and Nate throw out the takes they're either never bringing up again or never shutting up about — Justin Herbert as QB1, a wild bold RB order led by Gibbs and James Cook, Jonah Coleman climbing Denver's depth chart, full 2026 NFL award picks, and yes, a Rams-Chargers Super Bowl. Plus a live look at their slow dynasty draft going on in the background.

Drop your own bold prediction in the comments — tell us how wrong we are.

🏈 Subscribe for more dynasty fantasy football breakdowns
🔔 Turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode

Chapters
0:00 Intro & slow draft recap (Waddle/Genty banter)
5:29 Bold Prediction: Marvin Harrison Jr. & Brian Thomas Jr. bounce-back seasons
11:33 Nate's Bold QB Rankings: Herbert, Caleb Williams, Josh Allen, Maye, Burrow
15:36 Arlen's Bold RB Rankings: Gibbs, James Cook, Bijan, Hampton, Kenneth Walker
22:13 Bold Prediction: Jonah Coleman becomes Denver's lead back
25:41 2026 NFL Awards Predictions
31:19 Bold Prediction: Rams vs. Chargers Super Bowl
33:02 Bold Prediction: Xavier Worthy top-10 WR
35:44 Bonus Bold Prediction: Josh Jacobs under 1,000 yards
37:09 Outro

]]>359bca52-a0fa-4663-ad87-65d611715dacThu, 03 Sep 2026 05:43:06 GMT<p>It's Bold Predictions time. Arlen and Nate throw out the takes they're either never bringing up again or never shutting up about — Justin Herbert as QB1, a wild bold RB order led by Gibbs and James Cook, Jonah Coleman climbing Denver's depth chart, full 2026 NFL award picks, and yes, a Rams-Chargers Super Bowl. Plus a live look at their slow dynasty draft going on in the background.</p><p>Drop your own bold prediction in the comments — tell us how wrong we are.<br /></p><p>🏈 Subscribe for more dynasty fantasy football breakdowns<br />🔔 Turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode<br /></p><p><b>Chapters</b><br />0:00 Intro &amp; slow draft recap (Waddle/Genty banter)<br />5:29 Bold Prediction: Marvin Harrison Jr. &amp; Brian Thomas Jr. bounce-back seasons<br />11:33 Nate's Bold QB Rankings: Herbert, Caleb Williams, Josh Allen, Maye, Burrow<br />15:36 Arlen's Bold RB Rankings: Gibbs, James Cook, Bijan, Hampton, Kenneth Walker<br />22:13 Bold Prediction: Jonah Coleman becomes Denver's lead back<br />25:41 2026 NFL Awards Predictions<br />31:19 Bold Prediction: Rams vs. Chargers Super Bowl<br />33:02 Bold Prediction: Xavier Worthy top-10 WR<br />35:44 Bonus Bold Prediction: Josh Jacobs under 1,000 yards<br />37:09 Outro</p>no00:37:43These Bold Predictions Will Age Great (Or Terribly) | Fantasy Football Labfull<![CDATA[7 Must-Stash Fantasy Football Sleepers Before Week 1 (Win Your League Early)]]>Nate is MIA, so Arlen takes over the Fantasy Football Lab to break down 7 late-round "must-stash" players you need on your bench before Week 1 kicks off.

Instead of burning roster spots on washed-up floor veterans or ambiguous handcuffs that clog your bench for months, this strategy targets high-upside players who will show you their true role immediately. If they hit, you just saved massive FAAB. If they bust, cut bait for early waiver gems without regret.

Leave a comment down below to let us know who your favorite Week 1 lottery ticket is—and make sure to drop a wellness check for Nate!

Featured Players:

  • Tank Bigsby
  • Dontavian Wicks
  • Travis Hunter
  • Jack Besh
  • Chris Bell
  • Greg Dulcich
  • David Njoku

Video Chapters

  • 00:00 - Solo Lab: Where is Nate?
  • 00:39 - The "Must-Stash" Philosophy & Early FAAB Strategy
  • 03:40 - Pick 1: Tank Bigsby (Elite Efficiency Handcuff)
  • 05:42 - Pick 2: Dontavian Wicks (Elite Separation Upside)
  • 07:00 - Pick 3: Travis Hunter (Pure Talent Lotto Ticket)
  • 08:41 - Pick 4: Jack Besh (Scheme Fit & Coaching Upgrade)
  • 11:16 - Pick 5: Chris Bell (Wide Open Miami Target Tree)
  • 12:56 - Pick 6: Greg Dulcich (The Low-Bar Tight End Stash)
  • 15:27 - Pick 7: David Njoku (Rebooted Role with Herbert)
  • 17:00 - Roster Management Strategy & Recap
]]>11560c6d-d8e8-4e78-804c-93e3e144ba20Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:43:30 GMT<p>Nate is MIA, so Arlen takes over the Fantasy Football Lab to break down 7 late-round "must-stash" players you need on your bench before Week 1 kicks off.</p><p>Instead of burning roster spots on washed-up floor veterans or ambiguous handcuffs that clog your bench for months, this strategy targets high-upside players who will show you their true role immediately. If they hit, you just saved massive FAAB. If they bust, cut bait for early waiver gems without regret.</p><p>Leave a comment down below to let us know who your favorite Week 1 lottery ticket is—and make sure to drop a wellness check for Nate!<br /></p><p><b>Featured Players:</b></p><ul><li>Tank Bigsby</li><li>Dontavian Wicks</li><li>Travis Hunter</li><li>Jack Besh</li><li>Chris Bell</li><li>Greg Dulcich</li><li>David Njoku<br /></li></ul><p><b>Video Chapters</b></p><ul><li>00:00 - Solo Lab: Where is Nate?</li><li>00:39 - The "Must-Stash" Philosophy &amp; Early FAAB Strategy</li><li>03:40 - Pick 1: Tank Bigsby (Elite Efficiency Handcuff)</li><li>05:42 - Pick 2: Dontavian Wicks (Elite Separation Upside)</li><li>07:00 - Pick 3: Travis Hunter (Pure Talent Lotto Ticket)</li><li>08:41 - Pick 4: Jack Besh (Scheme Fit &amp; Coaching Upgrade)</li><li>11:16 - Pick 5: Chris Bell (Wide Open Miami Target Tree)</li><li>12:56 - Pick 6: Greg Dulcich (The Low-Bar Tight End Stash)</li><li>15:27 - Pick 7: David Njoku (Rebooted Role with Herbert)</li><li>17:00 - Roster Management Strategy &amp; Recap</li></ul>no00:17:047 Must-Stash Fantasy Football Sleepers Before Week 1 (Win Your League Early)full<![CDATA[Win Your Draft - 2026 Draft Strategies]]>I ran a stack of mock drafts this week and counted positions. Running backs took 13 of the first 24 picks, with 5 more gone before round three ended.

Your league mates aren't wrong to do that — they watched last season and adjusted. But the supply of good running backs in the middle rounds didn't change. Same guys, same committees, same coaching staffs that won't commit. All that changed is the price.

Solo episode this week. I break down all five draft strategies in plain English, give you the one question that sits underneath every one of them, and then commit to what I'm actually doing at every draft slot this season — including the three-question test I use on any running back going in rounds four through eight.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Solo episode — and what I found in 12 mock drafts

01:45 What's on the board today: 13 of the first 24 picks

03:00 The five draft strategies, defined fast

05:30 The one question underneath every draft strategy

07:00 Hero RB — what it buys, what it costs

09:00 Zero RB — the highest-workload build in fantasy

11:15 Robust RB — and why the WR room is shrinking

14:00 Balanced / Best Player Available — my actual default

17:00 Superflex — don't panic on your QB2

20:00 The 2026 running back dead zone, explained

21:30 Why the top of the board earned it

23:00 The part that costs you: repriced, not restocked

24:30 The fair counterargument

25:15 The three-question test for RBs in rounds 4-8

26:30 What I'm actually doing this year

28:00 Know yourself, don't tilt

Drop your draft slot in the comments and what you're planning from it.

]]>893c944c-9746-41ed-a936-e422ef0db4b2Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:36:30 GMT<p>I ran a stack of mock drafts this week and counted positions. Running backs took 13 of the first 24 picks, with 5 more gone before round three ended.</p><p></p><p>Your league mates aren't wrong to do that — they watched last season and adjusted. But the supply of good running backs in the middle rounds didn't change. Same guys, same committees, same coaching staffs that won't commit. All that changed is the price.</p><p></p><p>Solo episode this week. I break down all five draft strategies in plain English, give you the one question that sits underneath every one of them, and then commit to what I'm actually doing at every draft slot this season — including the three-question test I use on any running back going in rounds four through eight.</p><p></p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 Solo episode — and what I found in 12 mock drafts</p><p>01:45 What's on the board today: 13 of the first 24 picks</p><p>03:00 The five draft strategies, defined fast</p><p>05:30 The one question underneath every draft strategy</p><p>07:00 Hero RB — what it buys, what it costs</p><p>09:00 Zero RB — the highest-workload build in fantasy</p><p>11:15 Robust RB — and why the WR room is shrinking</p><p>14:00 Balanced / Best Player Available — my actual default</p><p>17:00 Superflex — don't panic on your QB2</p><p>20:00 The 2026 running back dead zone, explained</p><p>21:30 Why the top of the board earned it</p><p>23:00 The part that costs you: repriced, not restocked</p><p>24:30 The fair counterargument</p><p>25:15 The three-question test for RBs in rounds 4-8</p><p>26:30 What I'm actually doing this year</p><p>28:00 Know yourself, don't tilt</p><p></p><p>Drop your draft slot in the comments and what you're planning from it.</p>no00:23:03Win Your Draft - 2026 Draft Strategiesbonus<![CDATA[Fantasy Football Lab Partners: Our Must Draft "My Guys" For This Season]]>Description: Welcome back to The Fantasy Football Lab. Arlen and Nate are planting their flags and revealing the lab partners they are locking into their rosters this season. We have scoured the depth charts and automated our data to find the ultimate breakout candidates, league winners, and volume hogs. Whether you are drafting from South Hill or anywhere else on the map, these are the three players each of us are staking our reputations on. Drop your top targets in the comments and let us know where we got it right or wrong.


Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Lab & Honorable Mentions

04:36 Arlen's Lab Partner 1

10:43 Nate's Lab Partner 1

16:21 Arlen's Lab Partner 2

20:47 Nate's Lab Partner 2

26:40 Arlen's Lab Partner 3

32:00 Nate's Lab Partner 3

38:15 Outro & Final Staking

]]>51aa96a4-ddeb-40bc-86b6-0c0a128f57b0Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:40:42 GMT<p><b>Description:</b> Welcome back to The Fantasy Football Lab. Arlen and Nate are planting their flags and revealing the lab partners they are locking into their rosters this season. We have scoured the depth charts and automated our data to find the ultimate breakout candidates, league winners, and volume hogs. Whether you are drafting from South Hill or anywhere else on the map, these are the three players each of us are staking our reputations on. Drop your top targets in the comments and let us know where we got it right or wrong.</p><p><br />Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Welcome to the Lab &amp; Honorable Mentions</p><p>04:36 Arlen's Lab Partner 1</p><p>10:43 Nate's Lab Partner 1</p><p>16:21 Arlen's Lab Partner 2</p><p>20:47 Nate's Lab Partner 2</p><p>26:40 Arlen's Lab Partner 3</p><p>32:00 Nate's Lab Partner 3</p><p>38:15 Outro &amp; Final Staking<br /></p>no00:40:03Fantasy Football Lab Partners: Our Must Draft "My Guys" For This Seasonfull<![CDATA[Fantasy Football: Adjusting QB Rushing Yards]]>The conversation revolves around the customization of player scoring in fantasy football, focusing on the ability to adjust points for QB rushing yards and position-specific bonuses. The hosts discuss the need for customization to balance scoring and provide bonuses for specific player positions.

Takeaways

  • Customizing player scoring
  • Position-specific bonuses

Chapters

  • 00:00 Customizing Player Scoring
  • 03:05 Position-Specific Bonuses
]]>a672fc30-fe37-4b2d-8446-bac86d9a4adbWed, 26 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT<p>The conversation revolves around the customization of player scoring in fantasy football, focusing on the ability to adjust points for QB rushing yards and position-specific bonuses. The hosts discuss the need for customization to balance scoring and provide bonuses for specific player positions.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Customizing player scoring</li><li>Position-specific bonuses</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Customizing Player Scoring</li><li>03:05 Position-Specific Bonuses</li></ul>no00:04:51Fantasy Football: Adjusting QB Rushing Yardsbonus<![CDATA[The Case For Kickers 🤢]]>The conversation revolves around the debate on whether kickers should be included in fantasy football leagues. N8 argues in favor of kickers, emphasizing their unpredictability and impact on the game, while @arlenjlove expresses strong opposition to including kickers in fantasy football.

Takeaways

  • Unpredictability and impact: Kickers add an element of unpredictability and can significantly impact the outcome of fantasy football games.
  • Debate on kickers: The debate on whether kickers should be included in fantasy football leagues reflects differing opinions on the role of unpredictability in the game.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Case for Kickers
  • 01:28 Unpredictability and Impact
  • 02:45 Opposition to Kickers
]]>cb3c1e0f-4a2d-40fe-94c6-b473a1e1f507Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT<p>The conversation revolves around the debate on whether kickers should be included in fantasy football leagues. N8 argues in favor of kickers, emphasizing their unpredictability and impact on the game, while @arlenjlove expresses strong opposition to including kickers in fantasy football.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Unpredictability and impact: Kickers add an element of unpredictability and can significantly impact the outcome of fantasy football games.</li><li>Debate on kickers: The debate on whether kickers should be included in fantasy football leagues reflects differing opinions on the role of unpredictability in the game.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Case for Kickers</li><li>01:28 Unpredictability and Impact</li><li>02:45 Opposition to Kickers</li></ul>no00:04:05The Case For Kickers 🤢full<![CDATA[FAAB Waivers Explained]]>The conversation covers the topic of fantasy football and focuses on the use of fab waivers and IR spots. It explores the strategy of using fab waivers and the different ways to utilize IR spots in fantasy football leagues.

Takeaways

  • Fab waivers provide a fair and strategic way to acquire players off the waiver wire.
  • IR spots can be used for players marked as doubtful or suspended, providing flexibility in managing fantasy football rosters.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Fab Waivers: Strategy and Fairness
  • 01:50 The Value of Early Fab Spending
  • 03:01 Aggressive Fantasy Football Strategies
  • 04:26 Utilizing IR Spots Effectively
]]>4bf30d0a-a946-49a5-a61b-eba99dc2d4a5Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the topic of fantasy football and focuses on the use of fab waivers and IR spots. It explores the strategy of using fab waivers and the different ways to utilize IR spots in fantasy football leagues.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Fab waivers provide a fair and strategic way to acquire players off the waiver wire.</li><li>IR spots can be used for players marked as doubtful or suspended, providing flexibility in managing fantasy football rosters.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Fab Waivers: Strategy and Fairness</li><li>01:50 The Value of Early Fab Spending</li><li>03:01 Aggressive Fantasy Football Strategies</li><li>04:26 Utilizing IR Spots Effectively</li></ul>no00:05:43FAAB Waivers Explainedfull<![CDATA[Use These Fantasy Football Settings]]>The conversation covers a range of fantasy football topics, including draft strategies, league settings, and modern formats. It explores the selection of settings and the impact of these choices on the fantasy football experience. The conversation covers a wide range of fantasy football league settings and strategies, including fab management, IR spot usage, auto-replacement options, championship week scheduling, and the impact of bench size on league activity. The hosts also discuss the benefits of no divisions and the challenges faced by commissioners in managing fantasy football leagues.

Takeaways

  • Draft strategies and league settings play a crucial role in shaping the fantasy football experience.
  • Modern formats and settings, such as median scoring and fab waivers, offer new dimensions to the game. Fab management in the early weeks of the season is crucial for maximizing player value.
  • The impact of bench size on league activity and engagement is significant.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Draft Strategies and Team Building
  • 02:30 League Settings and Formats
  • 04:01 Innovative Settings and Decisions
  • 09:32 Balancing Fairness and Equity
  • 25:13 Draft Pick Trading and Waivers
  • 28:22 Fab Management and Player Value
  • 32:39 IR Spot Usage and Auto-Replacement Options
  • 34:47 Championship Week Scheduling
  • 46:10 Impact of Bench Size on League Activity
  • 49:18 No Divisions and Commissioner Challenges
]]>9630861c-e6f4-4eb5-99f4-5bbe52e81882Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:15:24 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of fantasy football topics, including draft strategies, league settings, and modern formats. It explores the selection of settings and the impact of these choices on the fantasy football experience. The conversation covers a wide range of fantasy football league settings and strategies, including fab management, IR spot usage, auto-replacement options, championship week scheduling, and the impact of bench size on league activity. The hosts also discuss the benefits of no divisions and the challenges faced by commissioners in managing fantasy football leagues.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Draft strategies and league settings play a crucial role in shaping the fantasy football experience.</li><li>Modern formats and settings, such as median scoring and fab waivers, offer new dimensions to the game. Fab management in the early weeks of the season is crucial for maximizing player value.</li><li>The impact of bench size on league activity and engagement is significant.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Draft Strategies and Team Building</li><li>02:30 League Settings and Formats</li><li>04:01 Innovative Settings and Decisions</li><li>09:32 Balancing Fairness and Equity</li><li>25:13 Draft Pick Trading and Waivers</li><li>28:22 Fab Management and Player Value</li><li>32:39 IR Spot Usage and Auto-Replacement Options</li><li>34:47 Championship Week Scheduling</li><li>46:10 Impact of Bench Size on League Activity</li><li>49:18 No Divisions and Commissioner Challenges</li></ul>no00:51:47Use These Fantasy Football Settingsfull<![CDATA[Late Round Sleepers | The Hidden Gems]]>The episode covers fantasy football sleepers and late-round picks, with a focus on wide receivers and running backs. The hosts discuss specific players, their potential, and the strategy for drafting them. They also touch on the dynamics of the upcoming football season and the impact of injuries on player performance. The conversation covers a range of topics related to fantasy football, including player analysis, draft strategies, and sleeper picks. The hosts discuss various players, their potential roles, and the value they bring to fantasy teams. They also touch on the importance of balancing draft picks and the return of an RB-heavy draft strategy.

Takeaways

  • Fantasy football sleepers can be found in the later rounds of the draft, offering potential value and upside.
  • The hosts emphasize the importance of monitoring player performance in the early weeks of the season and being prepared to make roster adjustments based on waiver wire opportunities. Player analysis and draft strategies are crucial for fantasy football success.
  • Balancing draft picks and considering RB-heavy draft strategies can impact team performance.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Fantasy Football Sleepers
  • 03:17 Discussion of Wide Receiver Sleepers
  • 10:47 Exploring Running Back Sleepers
  • 18:02 Deeper Dive into Wide Receiver Picks
  • 21:00 Player Analysis and Draft Strategies
  • 23:19 Sleeper Picks and Late-Round Strategies
  • 25:30 Tight End Value and Late-Round Options
  • 32:46 Quarterback Sleepers and Streaming Options
  • 35:54 Balancing Draft Picks and RB-Heavy Strategies
]]>1feba5ef-979d-42f4-89af-3a2307311939Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:02:43 GMT<p>The episode covers fantasy football sleepers and late-round picks, with a focus on wide receivers and running backs. The hosts discuss specific players, their potential, and the strategy for drafting them. They also touch on the dynamics of the upcoming football season and the impact of injuries on player performance. The conversation covers a range of topics related to fantasy football, including player analysis, draft strategies, and sleeper picks. The hosts discuss various players, their potential roles, and the value they bring to fantasy teams. They also touch on the importance of balancing draft picks and the return of an RB-heavy draft strategy.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Fantasy football sleepers can be found in the later rounds of the draft, offering potential value and upside.</li><li>The hosts emphasize the importance of monitoring player performance in the early weeks of the season and being prepared to make roster adjustments based on waiver wire opportunities. Player analysis and draft strategies are crucial for fantasy football success.</li><li>Balancing draft picks and considering RB-heavy draft strategies can impact team performance.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Fantasy Football Sleepers</li><li>03:17 Discussion of Wide Receiver Sleepers</li><li>10:47 Exploring Running Back Sleepers</li><li>18:02 Deeper Dive into Wide Receiver Picks</li><li>21:00 Player Analysis and Draft Strategies</li><li>23:19 Sleeper Picks and Late-Round Strategies</li><li>25:30 Tight End Value and Late-Round Options</li><li>32:46 Quarterback Sleepers and Streaming Options</li><li>35:54 Balancing Draft Picks and RB-Heavy Strategies</li></ul>no00:38:51Late Round Sleepers | The Hidden Gemsfull<![CDATA[Mock Draft Mania - Beta]]>Arlen and N8 engage in a gamified mock draft lab, navigating challenges and random scenarios while making draft picks and reflecting on the experience. They discuss preseason highlights, breakout candidates, and the setup of the mock draft lab, providing insights into their draft strategies and team compositions.

Takeaways

  • Gamified mock drafts provide a fun and challenging way to simulate real draft scenarios.
  • Preseason highlights and breakout candidates play a significant role in draft decision-making.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Gamified Mock Draft Lab
  • 03:02 Preseason Highlights and Breakout Candidates
  • 06:01 Setting Up the Mock Draft Lab
  • 09:02 Drafting and Random Challenges
  • 12:00 Reviewing Draft Picks and Team Composition
  • 14:59 Navigating Draft Challenges and Final Picks
  • 17:59 Reflection on the Mock Draft Lab Experience
  • 24:00 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
]]>3f05b333-d9ea-453a-8abf-3f630d17485fFri, 14 Aug 2026 17:37:57 GMT<p>Arlen and N8 engage in a gamified mock draft lab, navigating challenges and random scenarios while making draft picks and reflecting on the experience. They discuss preseason highlights, breakout candidates, and the setup of the mock draft lab, providing insights into their draft strategies and team compositions.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Gamified mock drafts provide a fun and challenging way to simulate real draft scenarios.</li><li>Preseason highlights and breakout candidates play a significant role in draft decision-making.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Gamified Mock Draft Lab</li><li>03:02 Preseason Highlights and Breakout Candidates</li><li>06:01 Setting Up the Mock Draft Lab</li><li>09:02 Drafting and Random Challenges</li><li>12:00 Reviewing Draft Picks and Team Composition</li><li>14:59 Navigating Draft Challenges and Final Picks</li><li>17:59 Reflection on the Mock Draft Lab Experience</li><li>24:00 Closing Remarks and Future Plans</li></ul>no00:25:58Mock Draft Mania - Betafull<![CDATA[Blind Rankings Games - Available for all!]]>A fun and interactive episode where the hosts play a game to rank and tier fantasy football players. They discuss their rankings and reasoning, providing insights into their strategies and preferences. The conversation covers a detailed ranking and discussion of players in a fantasy football context, including running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. The hosts engage in a playful and interactive process of ranking and evaluating players, providing insights into their preferences and strategies for fantasy football drafting.

Takeaways

  • Interactive ranking games can provide valuable insights into the thought process and preferences of fantasy football enthusiasts.
  • The hosts' rankings and tiers reflect a balance between heart and mind, showcasing the emotional and analytical aspects of fantasy football decision-making. Fantasy football rankings can be a fun and interactive process, allowing for personal preferences and strategies to come into play.
  • The conversation highlights the importance of trust and fairness in fantasy football leagues, emphasizing the value of allowing team owners to make their own decisions without excessive intervention.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Interactive Game: Running Back Rankings
  • 27:01 Fantasy Football Rankings and Drafting Strategies
  • 53:02 Interactive Player Ranking and Discussion
]]>5dacc9da-1592-4358-a429-b13b4d4fd37cTue, 04 Aug 2026 04:33:50 GMT<p>A fun and interactive episode where the hosts play a game to rank and tier fantasy football players. They discuss their rankings and reasoning, providing insights into their strategies and preferences. The conversation covers a detailed ranking and discussion of players in a fantasy football context, including running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. The hosts engage in a playful and interactive process of ranking and evaluating players, providing insights into their preferences and strategies for fantasy football drafting.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Interactive ranking games can provide valuable insights into the thought process and preferences of fantasy football enthusiasts.</li><li>The hosts' rankings and tiers reflect a balance between heart and mind, showcasing the emotional and analytical aspects of fantasy football decision-making. Fantasy football rankings can be a fun and interactive process, allowing for personal preferences and strategies to come into play.</li><li>The conversation highlights the importance of trust and fairness in fantasy football leagues, emphasizing the value of allowing team owners to make their own decisions without excessive intervention.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Interactive Game: Running Back Rankings</li><li>27:01 Fantasy Football Rankings and Drafting Strategies</li><li>53:02 Interactive Player Ranking and Discussion</li></ul>no00:54:51Blind Rankings Games - Available for all!full<![CDATA[Dynasty RB Ranked - 2026]]>The hosts discuss their excitement for the upcoming season, the process of creating rankings, and the significance of training camps. They delve into detailed running back tier rankings, including discussions on specific players and their potential. The conversation also covers value picks, dynasty strategy, and the shifting paradigm of running back and wide receiver value. The episode concludes with a reflection on future prospects and a call to action for audience engagement.

Takeaways

  • Preparation for the upcoming season is crucial
  • Value picks and dynasty strategy are important considerations for fantasy football managers

Chapters

  • 00:00 Future Prospects and Conclusion
]]>23744dd5-3593-4738-916f-51b3549b0c55Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:41:51 GMT<p>The hosts discuss their excitement for the upcoming season, the process of creating rankings, and the significance of training camps. They delve into detailed running back tier rankings, including discussions on specific players and their potential. The conversation also covers value picks, dynasty strategy, and the shifting paradigm of running back and wide receiver value. The episode concludes with a reflection on future prospects and a call to action for audience engagement.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Preparation for the upcoming season is crucial</li><li>Value picks and dynasty strategy are important considerations for fantasy football managers</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Future Prospects and Conclusion</li></ul>no00:26:17Dynasty RB Ranked - 2026full<![CDATA[Dynasty WRs Ranked - 2026]]>The conversation covers a sports world update, fantasy football and MLS, and in-depth discussion of dynasty wide receiver rankings, including tier 1, tier 2, tier 3, and tier 4 wide receivers.

Takeaways

  • Sports world update includes NBA free agency and World Cup outcomes
  • In-depth analysis of dynasty wide receiver rankings and tiers

Chapters

  • 00:00 Sports World Update
  • 02:17 Fantasy Football and MLS
  • 03:43 Dynasty Wide Receiver Rankings
  • 06:37 Tier 1 Wide Receivers
  • 11:49 Tier 2 Wide Receivers
  • 18:38 Tier 3 Wide Receivers
  • 24:23 Tier 4 Wide Receivers
]]>7d4ad001-8d52-40f4-8a49-f694650e61c8Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:22:13 GMT<p>The conversation covers a sports world update, fantasy football and MLS, and in-depth discussion of dynasty wide receiver rankings, including tier 1, tier 2, tier 3, and tier 4 wide receivers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Sports world update includes NBA free agency and World Cup outcomes</li><li>In-depth analysis of dynasty wide receiver rankings and tiers</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Sports World Update</li><li>02:17 Fantasy Football and MLS</li><li>03:43 Dynasty Wide Receiver Rankings</li><li>06:37 Tier 1 Wide Receivers</li><li>11:49 Tier 2 Wide Receivers</li><li>18:38 Tier 3 Wide Receivers</li><li>24:23 Tier 4 Wide Receivers</li></ul>no00:30:43Dynasty WRs Ranked - 2026full