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The Fantasy Life Podcast features Dwain McFarland, Ian Hartitz, Marcas Grant from the NFL Network, and Chris Allen. Plus, special guest appearances by Matthew Berry!
You can expect up to 5 episodes each week, breaking down the week in Fantasy Football, helping you dominate your league, with special guest appearances along the way!
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Key Takeaways from the 2024 NFL Schedule Release (Winners, Losers, and more!)
Dive into the newly released 2024 NFL schedule with your favorite fantasy football experts, Ian Hartitz and Chris Allen, on this week's episode of The Fantasy Life Podcast, proudly sponsored by DraftKings.
Discover the pivotal matchups and unique challenges teams will face as we break down the key components that every fantasy football enthusiast needs to know!
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🔑 Key Discussion Points:
- Ian and Chris share their top highlights and surprises from the 2024 NFL schedule release.
- In-depth analysis of fantasy playoff matchups that could make or break your season.
- How early-season games might impact player evaluations and draft strategies.
- Tua Tagovailoa's performance concerns due to challenging weather in the final months—what's the fantasy impact?
- Jared Goff's limited outdoor games: Is it time to move him up in your rankings?
- The puzzling spread of bye weeks throughout the season and its effects on fantasy football.
Whether you're strategizing for your draft or just a fan of the game, this episode is packed with insights that you won't want to miss. Tune in now to get ahead in your fantasy football league!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
3:01 - Schedule Release Recap
6:35 - Fantasy Football Playoff Breakdown
11:24 - Early-Season Matchups
21:34 - Tua Tagovailoa
32:36 - Jared Goff
39:01 - Bye Week Breakdown -
The Top 4 Best Ball Trends for 2024 (w/ Jonathan Fuller)
Dive into the latest shifts in the 2024 best ball drafts with the latest episode of the Fantasy Life Podcast, sponsored by DraftKings!
Join hosts Marcas Grant and Dwain McFarland, along with guest expert Jonathan Fuller, as they dissect the top four trends that are shaping fantasy football this year compared to 2023. 🌟
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🔍 Key Discussion Points:
- How the QB landscape has dramatically changed, with the top 8 QBs dropping an average of 11 picks.
- Stability in the top 11 RBs' ADP but a notable decrease in picks for RBs 12 through 24.
- The continuous rise of WRs in draft preferences, with the top 24 WRs being picked much earlier than last year.
- Intriguing trends in TE draft positions and how to adapt your strategy accordingly.
📊 Whether you're a seasoned drafter or new to fantasy football, understanding roster construction and these evolving trends is crucial for your draft strategy. We break down what these shifts mean for your picks and how you can build a winning team in 2024.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:23 - Term roster construction
4:42 - QB Trends
14:48 - RB Trends
24:22 - Most-drafted RBs
41:22 - Most-drafted WRs
43:55 - TE Trends
50:39 - Most-drafted TEs
53:35 - What does your typical build look like? -
Fantasy Football ADP Deep Dive (Are they worth their price?)
Welcome back to the Fantasy Life Show! In today’s episode, hosts Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Chris Allen dive into the intriguing world of Fantasy Football to discuss whether certain players’ early Average Draft Positions (ADPs) are underpriced, overpriced, or just right.
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Is Brock Purdy a steal at QB12? How about Justin Herbert at QB17? We analyze their positions and potential in the upcoming season. Plus, we look at running backs like De'Von Achane, D'Andre Swift, and Devin Singletary to determine if they're set to outperform or underwhelm based on their current draft positions.
Don't miss our take on wide receivers Nico Collins, Zay Flowers, and Marquise Brown, and see if they deserve their early round picks. And, of course, we can't forget about the tight ends - Kyle Pitts and Dallas Goedert. Are they priced just right for your fantasy drafts?
Whether you’re prepping for your draft or just love staying updated with Fantasy Football insights, this episode is packed with expert analysis and predictions.
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Early RISERS and FALLERS in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts
Welcome back to the Fantasy Life Show! In this episode, hosts Marcas Grant and Dwain McFarland dive into the most significant ADP (Average Draft Position) movements of the start of the 2024 fantasy football season.
Sponsored by DraftKings, we break down whether players like Patrick Mahomes, Kyren Williams, and Ezekiel Elliott have moved too much, not enough, or just right in the draft rankings.
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What you'll discover in this episode:
Insightful analysis on rising stars like Keon Coleman and Jonathon Brooks, who have made substantial jumps in their draft positions.
Expert opinions on players like Rashee Rice and James Conner, who have seen their ADP fall. Are they now undervalued?
A detailed look at positional trends, with special attention to wide receivers and running backs making moves up and down the draft board.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Tier talk
6:01 - Kyren Williams
11:23 - Patrick Mahomes
15:24 - Isiah Pacheco
20:19 - Keenan Allen
24:27 - Rome Odunze
29:12 - Dalton Kincaid
35:17 - Xavier Worthy
41:59 - Brian Thomas Jr. & Ladd McConkey
46:30 - Diontae Johnson
52:57 - James Conner, Raheem Mostert, Ezekiel Elliott
58:43 - Jonathon Brooks & Brock Bowers -
Fantasy Football's BIGGEST Questions After the 2024 NFL Draft
Dive into the latest episode of the Fantasy Life Podcast with hosts Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Chris Allen, brought to you by DraftKings!
In this episode, we tackle burning questions from the fantasy football world after the NFL draft that could make or break your draft strategy.
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🌟 In this episode:
- We debate who should be the Cowboys' RB1 this season.
- Discover the prime late-round QB picks that could lead your team to victory.
- Unpack the Bills' pass-game hierarchy and what it means for your picks.
- Discuss how high is too high when drafting rookie sensation Anthony Richardson.
- Evaluate which Chargers players are flying under the radar but deserve your attention.
- Reveal hidden gem wide receivers perfect for late-round steals.
Whether you're a seasoned fantasy manager or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights that will help you navigate your draft with confidence. Don’t miss out on these expert tips to maximize your fantasy potential!
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Evaluating Rookie WR Landing Spots for Fantasy Football (w/ Matt Harmon)
Dive deep into the world of fantasy football in today's episode of the Fantasy Life Podcast, brought to you by DraftKings!
Join hosts Marcas Grant and Dwain McFarland, with special guest Matt Harmon from Yahoo! and the mind behind Reception Perception, as we analyze the landing spots of rookie wide receivers following the NFL draft. 🌟
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In this episode:
- Marcas and Dwain probe the potential of rookies like Xavier Worthy with the Chiefs, Rome Odunze's exceptional rating, and Keon Coleman's promising fit with Josh Allen in Buffalo.
- We discuss the high stakes and high hopes for players like Ladd McConkey, Troy Franklin, and the intriguing late first-round pick, Ricky Pearsall.
- Find out if Ja'Lynn Polk or Javon Baker could be the key to revitalizing the Patriots' receiving corps.
- Don't miss out as Matt Harmon reveals his top sleeper WR pick who might surprise us all in the 2024 season.
Whether you're gearing up for fantasy drafts or just love the strategy behind the picks, this episode is packed with insights that will help you get ahead in your fantasy leagues! 📈
👀 Watch now to get the full scoop on this year's rookie WR class and their potential impact in fantasy football!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:41 - How much does landing spot matter?
7:22 - What are the most important things you are looking for that tell you a player might have more to offer at the next level?
11:28 - Xavier Worthy
14:33 - Rome Odunze
23:43 - e Keon Coleman
30:32 - Ladd McConkey
35:26 - Troy Franklin
38:30 - Ricky Pearsall
42:55 - Xavier Legette
48:00 - Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker
52:09 - Sleeper WR for 2024