Frankly Fantasy Football

Frank Laury & John Hickey
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The Fantasy Football Podcast. Frankie & Johnny bring you the info you need to win your fantasy football leagues with their in-depth news and hard hitting player analysis. The guys hope to put a smile on your face as well. 

  1. 2d ago

    Mock Draft: 12-Team PPR - Drafting from 9 & 12

    Send us Fan Mail We run a 12-team full PPR mock draft from the toughest spots on the board, pick 9 and the 12/13 turn, and show how to build a roster that survives tier drops. We lean on volume, ignore ADP when the room demands it, and finish with a clear plan for flex upside and tight end streaming.  • league setup and why picks 9 and 12 feel harder  • reacting to early chaos picks and staying disciplined  • prioritizing running back tiers and avoiding the cliff  • turn strategy that beats ADP chasing  • building WR floor after an RB-heavy start  • deciding when QB value is real and when it is a reach  • stacking logic with Hurts and pass-catchers without overconcentrating  • targeting late-round sleepers for flex ceiling  • punting tight end and streaming based on matchup  Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe across all social media platforms.  We’re gonna be there all season long on social media at FranklyFantasy Football, so make sure you get in there.  Support the show Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPAVRUduAUqHORYenFfo9w

  2. 5d ago

    New Faces in New Places: Quarterback & Tight End

    Send us Fan Mail We kick off our New Faces in New Places series by breaking down quarterback and tight end moves that can swing fantasy value across an entire offense. We debate who’s worth drafting in Superflex, where the real ADP bargains are hiding, and which situations are screaming “stack it” or “stay away.”  • Kyler Murray’s outlook in Minnesota and why we like him as a Superflex QB2 or QB3  • Justin Jefferson value case and how better QB play changes his ceiling  • Vikings secondary options including Jordan Addison, Juwan Jennings, and T.J. Hockenson impact  • Jordan Mason draft value and why QB play can open the run game  • Early-season schedule as a tiebreaker when you’re splitting hairs on draft day  • Malik Willis to Miami and why Devon Achane becomes the focal point  • Dolphins dart throws at receiver plus Greg Dulcich as a streaming tight end watch  • Tua to Atlanta and the stacking angles with Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts  • Falcons schedule notes and why the offense could be sneakier than people think  • Geno Smith to the Jets and who we actually want to draft there  • Raiders quarterback room and why Brock Bowers has a real TE1 argument  • Justin Fields contingency value if Patrick Mahomes misses time  • Isaiah Likely as a late-round tight end target with the Giants  • Chig Okonkwo in Washington as more streamer than set-and-forget  • Tight end movers to monitor for streaming as the season develops  Guys, don't forget to like, share, subscribe across all social media platforms.  Support the show Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPAVRUduAUqHORYenFfo9w

  3. Aug 7

    10-Team PPR Mock Draft 3 WRs

    Send us Fan Mail We run a 10-team mock draft built for a three-receiver, one-flex, full PPR format and show how tiers and roster construction drive every pick. We debate when to lock in elite receivers, when to chase running back volume before the cliff, and how to use stacks and late-round flyers to raise your weekly ceiling.  • 10-team, three-WR, one-flex draft strategy and why format changes value  • First-round priorities and how the 3 spot differs from the 7 spot  • Running back tier drop and timing your RB2 window  • Receiver-heavy builds and balancing floor with upside  • Rashee Rice risk profile and how news can move ADP  • Olave vs Malik Nabers and why roster construction decides it  • Onesie position value in 10-team leagues at QB and TE  • Stacking strategy with Herbert and Prescott plus Ferguson correlation  • Late-round sleepers, rookies, and trade bait thinking  • Keeper-league mindset for middle-round breakout candidates  Guys, don't forget to like, share, subscribe across all social media platforms at Frankly Fantasy Football.  Support the show Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPAVRUduAUqHORYenFfo9w

  4. Jul 25

    Rookie Review: WRs - Landing Spot vs Talent - Who to Draft and When

    Send us Fan Mail We wrap our rookie review series by ranking our top seven rookie wide receivers and telling you where the draft value actually is in redraft leagues. We argue through landing spots, ADP pressure, and which rookies are worth a flex bet now versus a stash for later.  • Carnell Tate as a high-upside Titans WR1 candidate with real opportunity  • Cam Ward concerns versus new coaching optimism and how it impacts Tate  • The Round 5 to Round 6 decision point and why we compare Tate to proven vets  • Makai Lemon’s Eagles landing spot and why we see immediate week-one utility  • Lemon’s Amon-Ra style comp and why target competition can help, not hurt  • Jordan Tyson’s Saints role next to Chris Olave plus the injury risk tax  • Why we want Tyson at a discount and how to build a flex rotation  • KC Concepcion as a late-round Browns flier tied to QB volatility  • Denzel Boston as a deep-ball and contested-catch bet in a new Browns offense  • Omar Cooper Jr as a talented Jets rookie blocked by QB uncertainty  • Chris Bell as an injury stash for Miami with midseason upside  • Additional rookie receivers to monitor for waiver wire spikes  Guys, don't forget, like, share, subscribe across all social media platforms at FranklyFantasy Football.  Send us what you're looking to see from a mock draft perspective, and we'll mock it and show you guys what it would be like.  Support the show Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPAVRUduAUqHORYenFfo9w

  5. Jul 18

    Rookie Review: QBs & TEs - What do we do with Fernando Mendoza & Kenyon Sadiq?

    Send us Fan Mail We break down one rookie quarterback and three rookie tight ends with real paths to fantasy value, then translate the scouting talk into clear redraft and superflex draft strategy. We also flag the hidden ripple effects for the Raiders and explain why tight end talent can be obvious while the situation still kills the weekly floor.  • Fernando Mendoza’s Raiders outlook, player comp, and realistic fantasy scoring range  • Why Kirk Cousins looks like short-term insurance and how to draft Mendoza in superflex  • Raiders skill-player impact: Brock Bowers boost, Ashton Genty checkdown value, Trey Tucker and Jalen Naylor late-round flyers  • Kenyon Sadiq’s athletic profile and why Jets quarterback uncertainty matters for redraft vs best ball  • Eli Stowers’ long-term path in Philadelphia behind Dallas Goddard and potential late-season usage  • Max Clare with the Rams as a crowded-room stash for dynasty rather than redraft  Guys, don't forget, like, share, subscribe across all social media platforms at Frankly Fantasy Football.  Support the show Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPAVRUduAUqHORYenFfo9w

  6. Jul 15

    Rookie Review: RBs - Ranking The Top 2026 Rookie Running Backs For Redraft And Dynasty

    Send us Fan Mail We kick off season six by ranking seven rookie running backs and translating their college profiles into real fantasy draft decisions for redraft and dynasty. We weigh talent against landing spot, ADP, and backfield competition so you know who can start early, who needs patience, and who belongs on your late-round stash list.  • Jeremiah Love’s elite profile vs a crowded Cardinals backfield and what his ADP demands  • How to build around a high-upside rookie with safer volume picks later  • Jadarian Price as the safest rookie RB for early-season usage in Seattle  • Katron Allen as a cheap long-term stash in a role-based Washington backfield  • Jonah Coleman’s versatility in a Denver committee and why injuries change everything  • Nicholas Singleton as a Titans value bet who could eat into veteran snaps  • Emmett Johnson’s path to touchdowns in Kansas City and why late-season value matters  • Mike Washington as a priority handcuff pick and other end-of-draft stash logic  Don’t forget, like, share, subscribe across all social media platforms, guys.  Support the show Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPAVRUduAUqHORYenFfo9w

  7. Jan 31

    2026 Fantasy Draft Sneak Peek - Top 36 - Early Look at the First 3 Rounds

    Send us Fan Mail The first three rounds decide your season, and the early 2026 board is already full of landmines and league-winners. We break down why dual-threat running backs still set the market, where elite target earners provide safety, and how coaching changes quietly rewrite value before ADP catches up. From Bijan, Gibbs, and CMC to Puka and Chase, we map the cleanest paths to weekly points and show where to pivot when risk piles up. We go deep on the mid-first debate around Jackson Smith-Njigba and explain why anchoring a roster on a one-year outlier can backfire if scheme and usage shift. Prefer certainty? Amon-Ra St. Brown and CeeDee Lamb offer volume and red-zone roles you can bank on. We also examine Jonathan Taylor’s price versus Indy’s QB clarity and why Devon Achane’s role must be proven in a new ecosystem before you spend a first. Round two is loaded with leverage. Trey McBride at the 1-2 turn flattens the tight end curve with true WR1 usage. Malik Nabers is a smart swing on separation and vertical juice if the play-caller hire hits. Ashton Geanty’s after-contact production hints at a volume-fueled breakout once the line and scheme stabilize. We lay out a practical plan for Justin Jefferson versus Drake London based on draft start and roster balance, then flag George Pickens as a round-two trap when game scripts and target competition normalize. Round three becomes your build’s backbone. Derrick Henry finally prices in age yet still offers goal-line dominance. Chris Olave and AJ Brown make ideal WR2s with top-8 weeks. Josh Allen remains the ultimate luxury—crush your league without overpaying in round one. We close with a clear, step-by-step draft blueprint: secure stable roles early, use McBride to win positional advantage, buy RB value in the third, and avoid paying premiums for one-year stories. Subscribe, share with your league, and drop your current 101 in the comments—we’ll feature the best arguments on our next show. Support the show Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPAVRUduAUqHORYenFfo9w

  8. Jan 21

    Fantasy Finish: Top 20 WRs 2025 Fantasy Football - 2026 Draft Predictions

    Send us Fan Mail The WR board didn’t just shake—it split into tiers that changed how we win. We unpack the Top 20 finishers of 2025 with a clear lens on what actually drove results: target gravity, red-zone roles, quarterback stability, and how coaching tweaks turned solid players into league-winners or land mines. From Puka Nakua’s ruthless efficiency to JSN’s explosive leap, we connect the dots between usage and outcomes so you can see which trends are sticky and which were mirages. We dig into the Rams’ masterclass in coexistence, where Matthew Stafford fueled Puka and Davante Adams to top-seven finishes without cannibalizing value. We contrast that with Dallas, weighing George Pickens’ breakout against a healthy CeeDee Lamb and the draft-day risk that comes with paying WR1 prices for a WR1/1B role. We spotlight “quiet crushers” like Nico Collins and Wan’Dale Robinson, who turned reliable targets into steady wins, and we press on the pain points: A.J. Brown’s volatility, Jalen Waddle’s post-bye slide, and why touchdowns can make strong seasons feel frustrating. Rookies get their due, too—Tetairoa McMillan’s chemistry with Bryce Young and Emeka Egbuka’s front-loaded surge reveal how depth charts and health can flip value overnight. Looking ahead to 2026, we frame a smarter draft plan. Lock the true anchors—Amon Ra, Chase, Puka—whose roles and rapport create weekly predictability. Treat JSN and Pickens as premium upside plays whose ADP must match your risk tolerance. Hunt value in the middle with Sutton, Nico, and Wan’Dale, where floor meets price. And keep a sharp watchlist for context shifts: Tank Dell’s return in Houston, Tampa’s receiver room health, Detroit’s target distribution with Laporta. Hit play, then tell us who you’re targeting or fading for 2026, and if this breakdown helped, follow, share with a league mate, and leave a quick review so more managers can draft like sharks. Support the show Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPAVRUduAUqHORYenFfo9w

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The Fantasy Football Podcast. Frankie & Johnny bring you the info you need to win your fantasy football leagues with their in-depth news and hard hitting player analysis. The guys hope to put a smile on your face as well. 

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  • Creator
    Frank Laury & John Hickey
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    181
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Frankly Fantasy Football
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