FFPC Insider Access

Eric Balkman

The FFPC gives you insider access to the top fantasy football analysts and high stakes players in this weekly show on the Bettor Sports Network. Host Eric Balkman is joined by a different fantasy football insider each week for two full hours on everything FFPC fantasy football! Listen To FFPC Insider Access: Apple - https://tinyurl.com/bdfj6yyh Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/y8wvex2f Play Fantasy Football at the FFPC: Website - https://www.MyFFPC.com More on The Bettor Sports Network: Website - http://www.BettorSports.com Follow The FFPC on Social Media: X -  ffpc Facebook -  fantasyfootballplayerschampionship Instagram -  officialffpc Follow The Bettor Sports Network on Social Media: X -  bettornetwork   Facebook -  bettorsportsnetwork Follow the host on Social Media: X - ericbalkman Facebook - theericbalkman Instagram - ericbalkman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

  1. 2D AGO

    2026 Best Ball Strategy | NFL Head Coach Hires | Dynasty Fantasy Football | Dan Fornek

    We're still playing fantasy football and helping you draft winning best ball teams  and prepare for the NFL offseason for dynasty fantasy football!  Join Eric Balkman from the FFPC with guest co-host Dan Fornek from RotoBaller, Player Profiler & FTN Fantasy for fantasy football analysis of NFL news and the top storylines. Eric and Dan also tell you which players they are targeting and fading in best ball contests for the 2026 NFL Season!   Join the show by posting your comments and questions in live chat! Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 05:24 - Kenneth Walker III's Playoff Performance and what will his 2026 outlook be 11:10 - Is Rhamondre Stevenson being drafted too early or too late in FFPC drafts? 14:41 - RJ Harvey's Conference Championship Performance and what is his 2026 outlook? 21:37 - Travis Hunter is primarily going to be a cornerback and have a package of plays on offense 28:54 - ESPN's Jeremy Fowler expects the Browns to "shake up" the QB room this offseason. 36:52 - Matthew Stafford will take "some time" to decide whether he'll return to the Rams in 2026 47:31 - New Bills Head Coach Joe Brady will retain offensive play-calling duties 52:50 - The Browns will hire former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as head coach 58:44 - Titans officially signed former Giants coach Brian Daboll as their offensive coordinator 01:03:04 - Mike McDaniel says Justin Herbert hasn't neared the ceiling of what he is capable of. 01:07:47 - Kevin Stefanski said offensive coordinator Tommy Rees will call plays for the Falcons 01:12:25 - The Falcons are hiring Ian Cunningham to be their new General Manager 01:18:20 - FFPC Never-Too-Early Tournament Targets & Fades: Running Backs 01:37:05 - FFPC Never-Too-Early Tournament Targets & Fades: Wide Receivers 01:49:40 - FFPC Never-Too-Early Tournament Targets & Fades: Tight Ends 01:55:02 - FFPC Never-Too-Early Tournament Targets & Fades: Quarterbacks 02:00:23 - Show Closing and where to find more from Dan Fornek Join the 2026 FFPC “Never-Too-Early” Best Ball Tournament & 2026 FFPC “Never-Too-Early” Superflex Best Ball Tournament!  Grand Prizes of $10,000 & $40,000. New users save $25 here: https://myffpc.com/BestBallTournament... We’ve got a ton of great FFPC dynasty orphan leagues in need of good homes, and some of them can even be purchased for less than the entry fee right now as well! Adopt a Dynasty Team Orphan here: https://myffpc.com/DynastyForSale.aspx The FFPC Big Gorilla is back for 2026 with a $5.8M Prize Pool!  Draft daily online beginning February 1st. Learn More and join the Big Gorilla Tournament here: https://myffpc.com/cms/public/play/ff... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

    2h 3m
  2. JAN 23

    2026 Best Ball Fantasy Football Targets & Fades + NFL Coaching Carousel | Frank Ammirante

    Huddle up for Best Ball Fantasy Football talk to help you build winning teams this season!  Join Eric Balkman from the FFPC with guest co-host Frank Ammirante of RotoBaller and Fantasy Pros as they analyze the top NFL storylines and coaching hires from the fantasy football perspective.  Eric and Frank also reveal the players they are targeting and fading for best best tournaments and contests in 2026! Join the show by asking questions and posting comments in live chat! Chapters: 00:00 - Show Intro and Bringing in Frank Ammirante from RotoBaller & FantasyPros 03:54 - Recapping Drake Maye and the Patriots' Divisional Round Performance 09:58 - Texans QB C.J. Stroud said he's still getting adjusted to the team's offense 15:02 - Adam Schefter reports the Steelers are "open" to Aaron Rodgers returning in 2026 20:08 - Recapping Caleb Williams' Divisional Round Performance and what it means for 2026 26:16 - Recapping Luther Burden III's Divisional Round Performance and what it means for 2026 29:13 - Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland 35:19 - Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle 42:02 - Mike MacDonald says that Zach Charbonnet will undergo surgery after being injured 45:00 - Sean Payton says that Bo Nix's Ankle Surgery went well 51:55 - Falcons sign Browns OC Tommy Rees + Nick Caley anticipated to return as Texans OC  56:05 - Mike McDaniel is expected to become the Chargers' new offensive coordinator 59:15 - The Buccaneers are finalizing a deal to hire Falcons Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson 01:02:12 - YouTube Question asking for Thoughts on Jonathon Brooks 01:05:40 - The Titans hire Robert Saleh as head coach 01:07:55 - Jesse Minter replaces John Harbaugh as the Ravens Head Coach 01:12:00 - Raiders focused on an offensive-minded head coach to pair with Fernando Mendoza 01:15:37 - Lions hire former Cardinals OC Drew Petzing as their offensive coordinator 01:19:19 - Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan said he wants to build a team that can win in cold weather 01:23:31 - The firing of Bills HC Sean McDermott is being held with skepticism by players  01:28:25 - Eagles fired OC Kevin Patullo 01:32:55 - The Chiefs hired Bears RB coach Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator 01:40:50 - How High is TOO high for Jeremiyah Love in FFPC Never-Too-Early Best Ball Drafts? 01:42:45 - Is Chris Olave worth drafting at his Never-Too-Early Best Ball ADP of 2.11? 01:47:00 - Nick Caserio anticipates Tank Dell being ready for the start of the offseason program 01:49:16 - Nick Caserio said team hasn't seen Joe Mixon in a while 01:52:33 - Malik Nabers is trending to "hopefully" be ready for the start of training camp 01:55:35 - Probable cause trespassing charges vs Vikings WR Jordan Addison won't be filed 01:58:38 - Brandon Beane said Josh Allen could require offseason foot surgery 02:00:12 - Where to find Frank Ammirante and Show Closing Fewer than 50 leagues remain combined for the 2026 FFPC “Never-Too-Early” Best Ball Tournament and the 2026 FFPC “Never-Too-Early” Superflex Best Ball Tournament! These two tournaments will conclude on April 24th. These tourneys both follow best ball slim rules (no kickers or defenses) with a 20-round draft, 14-week regular season and single week elimination playoffs from weeks 15-17 before a champion is crowned at the end of week 17! Drafts are available daily! Take your shot at either a $40,000 or $10,000 grand prize today!  New users save $25 here: https://myffpc.com/BestBallTournament... The FFPC Big Gorilla is back for 2026 with a $5.8M Prize Pool! Draft daily online beginning February 1st until the start of the NFL season. Join the Big Gorilla Tournament here: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

    2h 3m
  3. JAN 16

    NFL Divisional Playoff Picks, FFPC Playoff Challenge, Playoff Fantasy Football | Pat Fitzmaurice

    Get ready for the NFL Divisional Playoffs with game previews, player picks, matchup analysis and everything you need to win postseason fantasy football contests like the FFPC Playoff Challenge, plus DFS and prop bets! Huddle up with Eric Balkman of the FFPC and guest co-host Pat Fitzmaurice from Fantasy Pros for NFL news, head coach hirings and firings and fantasy football projections for the 2026 NFL rookie class! Join the show by posting questions and comments in live chat. Chapters: 00:00 - Show Intro and Bringing in Patrick Fitzmaurice from FantasyPros 03:27 - John Harbaugh Reportedly Accepts the Giants Offer to become their Head Coach 07:02 - Art Rooney II on rebuilding 10:40 - James Gladstone says Travis Hunter will continue playing both offense& defense in 2026 17:29 - Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft 24:55 - Eagles fired OC Kevin Patullo 31:17 - Ravens Owner Steve Biscotti says he wants Lamar Jackson to be his Quarterback 36:00 - Kevin O'Connell said he wants a competitive situation at Quarterback 39:09 - Jordan Addison was arrested for probable cause trespassing on Tuesday Morning 43:10 - Panthers Picked up QB Bryce Young's fifth-year contract option 47:15 - Tucker Kraft anticipates PUP list but confident he'll play in 2026 Season opener 50:18 - Adam Schefter reportsPackers expected to work out new deal with head coach Matt LaFleur 59:40 - 2026 FFPC Playoff Challenge #2 Strategy & Playoff Preview 01:42:34 - Eric and Pat's 2026 FFPC Playoff Challenge #2 Lineups 01:58:18 - Final Super Bowl Predictions and Show Closing Registration is now live for the 2026 FFPC Playoff Challenge #2!  Enter for $200 to win $100,000 or for $35 to win $25,000! No draft, no salary cap, no convoluted rules.  Just pick 12 players (only one player per playoff team) and let 'em ride through the Pro Football Championship!  New players save $25 with first deposit: https://myffpc.com/PlayoffChallenge.a... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

    2h 2m
  4. JAN 9

    NFL Playoff Preview + FFPC Playoff Challenge Lineups + Playoff Fantasy Football | Joe Bartel

    The NFL Playoffs are here and we're helping you win playoff fantasy football contests like the FFPC Playoff Challenge! Join Eric Balkman from the FFPC and guest co-host Joe Bartel from RotoWire for a complete preview of the NFL Wild Card matchups and projections for the NFL Playoffs, including which players will play the most games and score the most points! Eric and Joe also analyze the top NFL storylines from the fantasy football perspective, including the latest news on NFL head coach and coordinator hirings and firings. Join the show by posting comments and asking questions in live chat! Chapters: 00:00 - Show Intro and Bringing in Joe Bartel from RotoWire 07:08 - Signing Javonte Williams is at the top of the list for Dallas this offseason 16:21 - Ian Rapoport Reports The Ravens are looking for a head coach to "invigorate" Lamar Jackson 25:25 - Ohio State WR Carnell Tate has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft 30:33 - Joe Schoen mentions potential head coach hires are "excited" about QB Jaxson Dart 38:35 -Malik Nabers tells reporters that if his body doesn't feel right, he will not play in Week 1 next season 51:15 - 2026 FFPC Playoff Challenge Strategies & Playoff Preview 01:42:00 - Eric and Joe's FFPC Playoff Challenge Lineups 02:01:20 - Show Closing Registrations are now live for the 2025-26 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenges! Enter for $200 to win $500,000 or for $35 to win $100,000! No draft, no salary cap, no convoluted rules.  Just pick 12 players (only one player per playoff team) and let 'em ride through the Pro Football Championship!  First-time users, click this link and save $25 when you deposit $35: https://myffpc.com/PlayoffChallenge.a... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

    2h 4m
  5. JAN 2

    Fantasy Football Championships | NFL Week 17 Analysis & NFL Playoff Preview | Andrew Cooper

    Huddle up for reaction and analysis of NFL Week 17 and fantasy football championships with Eric Balkman of the FFPC and guys co-host Andrew Cooper from Fantasy Alarm! Eric and Coop dive into NFL news and storylines, including the top performers and let-downs of fantasy football championship week. Plus a preview of the upcoming NFL Playoffs and which players you need to have in postseason contests like the FFPC Playoff Challenge. The guys also preview tonight's final Monday Night Football game of the season between the Rams and Falcons. Join the show by asking questions and posting comments in live chat! Timestamps: 00:00 - Bourbon, Football and Fantasy Championships 17:25 - Wan’Dale Robinson upcoming Free Agency & Is Jaxson Dart a Top 10 Quarterback in 2026? 27:50 - Ashton Jeanty rushed 16 times for 60 yards in the Raiders’ Week 17 loss to the Giants, adding two receptions for 13 yards. 38:00 - Dynasty Strategy Session: S.O.R.T. Start Opportunity, Roster Talent 41:22 - How NFL General Managers can help you win fantasy football championships 55:10 - Los Angeles Rams Playoff Motivation 58:40 - The Chargers plan to rest Justin Herbert and other starters in Week 18 1:22:50 - Coop's dynasty league tight end strategy and who he's buying and selling 1:24:40 - Evaluating the 2025 NFL Rookie Tight End Class 1:28:01 - Which Rookie Tight End will have the best NFL career? 1:37:15 - The Most Polarizing Player in Fantasy Football: Kyle Pitts 1:47:58 - How to rank Chase Brown, Joe Burrow and the Bengals for 2026 1:53:50 - Rhamondre Stevenson vs TreVeyon Henderson in the Patriots' Backfield Registrations are now live for the 2025-26 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenges! Enter for $200 to win $500,000 or for $35 to win $100,000! No draft, no salary cap, no convoluted rules.  Just pick 12 players (only one player per playoff team) and let 'em ride through the Pro Football Championship! Click this link and save $25 when you deposit $35: https://myffpc.com/PlayoffChallenge.a... Play the FFPC Weekly Challenge in 10, 30 and 100-team contests! Just pick your players and let 'em ride for the week. Classic and Slim roster formats available. With $35, $100 and $200 price points, there is a contest for everyone! Save $25 with code ALARM here: https://myffpc.com/weeklychallenge.as... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

    2h 5m
  6. 2025-12-23

    NFL Week 16 Analysis + Week 17 Preview | Fantasy Football Playoffs | Start/Sit: Bradley Stalder

    We're analyzing fantasy football to take your team to a championship! Eric Balkman from the FFPC is joined by guest co-host Bradley Stalder from PlayerProfiler to break down all the action and injuries from Week 16 and which players you need to have on your roster in Week 17. Balky and Bradley also preview Monday Night Football between the 49ers and Colts from the fantasy football perspective. Join the show in live chat with your questions and comments! Chapters: 00:00 - Show Intro and Bringing in Bradley Stalder from Playerprofiler 02:58 - Recapping Brock Bowers' Week 16 Performance and his Future Outlooks 07:40 - Recapping Ashton Jeanty's Week 16 Performance and What Should Fantasy Players Decide on Starting Him In Week 17? 12:57 - Lamar Jackson is day-to-day with a back injury 20:42 - DK Metcalf Suspended for 2 Games after Altercation with a Fan 22:44 - YouTube Question: What is the Over/Under on the Giants and Raiders Game in Week 17? 30:49 - Reviewing Drake Maye's Week 16 comeback and why he was underestimated in Fantasy? 42:25 - Recapping Trevor Lawrence's Big Day against Denver. How much do fantasy players value Lawrence in the future? 49:18 - Is it a Smart Strategy to consider drafting RJ Harvey earlier after his Week 16 Performance? 59:33 - Monday Night Football Preview: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts 01:20:11 - Recapping Michael Wilson's Week 16 Performance and how does he stack up against Marvin Harrison Jr. for the rest of the year? 01:23:10 - Quinshon Judkins is expected to be out about four to five months 01:27:50 - Recapping Harold Fannin Jr.'s Week 16 Performance and what the expectations are for drafting him next year. 01:37:39 - Recapping Kyle Pitts Sr.'s Week 16 and yearly performance. Does he go anywhere else outside of Atlanta for 2026 and what are his 2026 fantasy expectations? 01:42:25 - Recapping Quentin Johnston's 2025 Performance and In Week 16 01:47:17 - Eric gives some accolades and praise to the Steelers RBs and recaps Jaylen Warren's Week 16 Performance 01:53:20 - What was going on with Baker Mayfield over the past two months and in Week 16 + Connor Bazelak Trivia 01:58:52 - Show Closing The final portion of the fantasy football season is now upon us: Registrations are now live for the 2025-26 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenges! Enter for $200 to win $500,000 or for $35 to win $100,000! No draft, no salary cap, no convoluted rules. Just pick 12 players (only one player per playoff team) and let 'em ride through the Pro Football Championship!  Click this link and save $25 when you deposit $35: https://myffpc.com/PlayoffChallenge.a... Play the FFPC Weekly Challenge in 10, 30 and 100-team contests! Just pick your players and let 'em ride for the week. Classic and Slim roster formats available. With $35, $100 and $200 price points, there is a contest for everyone!  Save $25 with code ALARM here: https://myffpc.com/weeklychallenge.as... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

    2h 2m
  7. 2025-12-16

    Win the Fantasy Football Playoffs! NFL Week 15 Start/Sit, Rankings & News | John Daigle

    The Fantasy Football Playoffs are here and we're helping you win your league and contests!  Eric Balkman from the FFPC is joined by John Daigle from Establish The Run for lineup advice, NFL game breakdowns, players rankings and answers to your questions! Plus, the guys analyze NFL News from the fantasy football perspective and preview Thursday Night Football between the Bucs and Falcons! Join the show by asking questions and posting comments in live chat! Timestamps: 00:00 - Show Intro and Bringing in John Daigle of Establish The Run 04:23 - YouTube Question: Should Michael Wilson be benched against the Texans? 08:21 - Twitch Question: Start Mike Evans, Michael Pittman Jr., or Jordan Addison in Full PPR? 10:55 - Start Emeka Egbuka over Devin Neal, Rico Dowdle, and Courtland Sutton? 14:37 - YouTube Question: Start Michael Pittman or Mike Evans in PPR? 15:30 - YouTube Question: Start Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold? + Twitch Question on starting Emeka Egbuka, Tetairoa McMillan, or Michael Wilson? 20:30 - X Question: Start John Bates or Ben Sinnott? 22:28 - Tee Higgins (concussion) was seen practicing on Thursday 27:40 - Jordan Addison limited in Wednesday's Practice. what does this mean for J.J. McCarthy? 31:31 - Packers WR Jayden Reed (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's Practice 36:26 - Phillip Rivers says Hall of Fame Eligibility is not a factor in determining if he'll play  40:05 - The Cardinals did not activate RB Trey Benson (knee) from injured reserve 45:52 - CeeDee Lamb (concussion) was seen practicing on Thursday 49:04 - Keaton Mitchell's knee injury is considered "minor." 50:36 - Assessing Colby Parkinson's Week 14 Performance and What it means for Week 15. 55:17 - Dan Quinn said Marcus Mariota would start in Week 15 against the Giants 59:48 - Thursday Night Football Preview: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 01:17:11 - Davante Adams Concerns for Sunday? 01:19:01 - Thoughts on the Saints' Backfield for Week 15 and beyond? 01:28:22 - Start or Sit: RJ Harvey or TreVeyon Henderson? 01:29:46 - Start or Sit: Rico Dowdle or Aaron Jones? 01:36:24 - Start or Sit: Bam Knight or Kyle Monangai? 01:40:42 - Start or Sit: Ladd McConkey or DK Metcalf? 01:43:23 - Start or Sit: Khalil Shakir or Brian Thomas Jr.? 01:46:44 - Start or Sit: Courtland Sutton or Christian Watson? 01:50:18 - Start or Sit: Mark Andrews or Theo Johnson? 01:51:42 - Start or Sit: Dalton Schultz or Darren Waller? 01:53:31 - Start or Sit: AJ Barner or Oronde Gadsden II? 01:54:26 - Start or Sit: Jared Goff or Trevor Lawrence? Drake Maye or Brock Purdy? 01:58:08 - Start or Sit: Jordan Love or J.J. McCarthy? 01:59:02 - Start or Sit: Jaxson Dart or Patrick Mahomes? 02:01:48 - Show Closing Play the FFPC Weekly Challenge in 10, 30 and 100-team contests! Just pick your players and let 'em ride for the week. Classic and Slim roster formats available.With $35, $100 and $200 price points, there is a contest for everyone! Save $25 with code ALARM here: https://myffpc.com/weeklychallenge.as... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

    2h 3m

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The FFPC gives you insider access to the top fantasy football analysts and high stakes players in this weekly show on the Bettor Sports Network. Host Eric Balkman is joined by a different fantasy football insider each week for two full hours on everything FFPC fantasy football! Listen To FFPC Insider Access: Apple - https://tinyurl.com/bdfj6yyh Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/y8wvex2f Play Fantasy Football at the FFPC: Website - https://www.MyFFPC.com More on The Bettor Sports Network: Website - http://www.BettorSports.com Follow The FFPC on Social Media: X -  ffpc Facebook -  fantasyfootballplayerschampionship Instagram -  officialffpc Follow The Bettor Sports Network on Social Media: X -  bettornetwork   Facebook -  bettorsportsnetwork Follow the host on Social Media: X - ericbalkman Facebook - theericbalkman Instagram - ericbalkman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ffpc-insider-access--6706451/support.

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