Best Ball Whenever

Neil Orfield
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Best Ball Whenever is a weekly fantasy football podcast diving deep into best ball strategy, player evaluation, roster construction, tournament theory, and the evolving edge in fantasy football. Every Wednesday, host Neil Orfield sits down with some of the sharpest minds in the space — from film grinders and high-stakes players to data scientists, projection experts, and everything in between. Expect actionable insights, spirited debates, and conversations built for serious fantasy football players looking to win. Live every Wednesday on YouTube. Available everywhere you get your podcasts.

  1. 3 days ago

    Ryan Heath on the Running Backs He's Fading & Best Ball Research

    Ryan Heath, Lead Data Writer at Fantasy Points, joins Best Ball Whenever to discuss one of the most intriguing pieces of best ball research from this offseason and how it's changing the way he drafts. Ryan explains his study of running backs and why players who generate a moderate share of their fantasy production through the receiving game have historically underperformed their average draft position. We discuss how that research impacts his outlook on Breece Hall, Travis Etienne, Kyren Williams, Javonte Williams, Josh Jacobs, and several other backs in current Underdog drafts. The conversation also covers Michael Pittman as one of Ryan's favorite values, why he's much higher on Brock Bowers this season after fading him in best ball last year, and why Colston Loveland and Sam LaPorta stand out among his preferred early-round tight end targets. Additional topics include Puka Nacua, David Montgomery, Jonathon Brooks, Rachaad White, and Terrance Ferguson. If you're looking for evidence-based best ball strategy, actionable player takes, and thoughtful fantasy football analysis, this episode is packed with insights from one of the leading data minds at Fantasy Points. Subscribe for new episodes of Best Ball Whenever every Wednesday.

    1hr 18min

  2. 25 Jun

    Rich Hribar on Josh Allen, Late Stacks & Best Ball Strategy

    Rich Hribar joins Best Ball Whenever for a deep dive into best ball roster construction, quarterback stacking, and some of the most important player archetypes in current drafts. We discuss why Josh Allen and the Bills offense may function as a fantasy football cheat code, how Rich is approaching Round 5 running backs on Underdog, and which mid-round wide receivers stand out as strong bets at cost. The conversation also explores late-round back stacks — including several intriguing CJ Stroud combinations — and why finding affordable quarterback pairings can create unique roster builds in large-field tournaments. Rich shares his thoughts on Jayden Higgins and Rashid Shaheed as wide receiver targets, why Bhayshul Tuten and TreVeyon Henderson fit the historical profile of successful dead zone running backs, and why David Montgomery may still be worth betting on despite not fitting that mold perfectly. Additional topics include Brandon Aiyuk's outlook and why Rich believes he's overwhelmingly likely to play this season, Malik Willis as a potential Konami Code quarterback, and how to think about balancing ceiling, structure, and correlation throughout best ball drafts. If you're looking for actionable strategy, advanced roster construction ideas, and thoughtful fantasy football analysis, this episode is packed with insights from one of the sharpest minds in the industry. Subscribe for new episodes of Best Ball Whenever every Wednesday.

    1hr 20min

  3. 4 Jun

    JJ Zachariason on Chase Brown, Rookie WRs & Best Ball Values

    JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com and the Becoming a Best Ball Bro podcast joins Best Ball Whenever for a wide-ranging discussion on player values, rookie prospects, and the evolving best ball landscape. JJ shares his thoughts on the fantasy fallout of a potential Myles Garrett trade, why drafters shouldn't overthink Chase Brown, and the appeal of both the Packers and Bears passing games heading into the season. The conversation dives into several of JJ's favorite rookie receivers, including Jordan Tyson and Carnell Tate, along with the upside cases for Keaton Mitchell and Jonathon Brooks. JJ also explains his new Market Score metric, how he's using it in his evaluations, and highlights several late-round tight end targets for best ball drafts. If you're looking for actionable best ball insights, player evaluation, and thoughtful fantasy football analysis, this episode is packed with ideas to help you attack your drafts. Subscribe for new episodes of Best Ball Whenever every Wednesday.

    59 min

  4. 28 May

    Ben Gretch on Josh Jacobs, AJ Brown Rumors & Best Ball Values

    On the debut episode of Best Ball Whenever, Neil Orfield is joined by Ben Gretch of Stealing Signals and formerly of Ship Chasing for a wide-ranging conversation on best ball strategy, player value, and some of the biggest questions shaping fantasy football drafts right now. Ben shares his thoughts on Bucky Irving after recent comments from Todd Bowles, where the market should value Josh Jacobs amid ongoing uncertainty, Trey McBride’s ceiling, Calvin Ridley as a potential draft value, and why Jonathon Brooks remains intriguing despite the risk. The conversation also dives into AJ Brown rumors, including the possibility of a move to New England, plus thoughts on Pat Bryant, roster construction, player archetypes, and the types of bets sharp fantasy players should be making this summer. If you enjoy thoughtful fantasy football analysis rooted in both film and data, this episode is for you. Subscribe for new live episodes every Wednesday.

    2h 40m
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Best Ball Whenever is a weekly fantasy football podcast diving deep into best ball strategy, player evaluation, roster construction, tournament theory, and the evolving edge in fantasy football. Every Wednesday, host Neil Orfield sits down with some of the sharpest minds in the space — from film grinders and high-stakes players to data scientists, projection experts, and everything in between. Expect actionable insights, spirited debates, and conversations built for serious fantasy football players looking to win. Live every Wednesday on YouTube. Available everywhere you get your podcasts.

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  • Creator
    Neil Orfield
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
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    © Neil Orfield
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