The Optimus Fantasy Football Podcast

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Welcome to Optimus Fantasy Football! We are your home for redraft, dynasty, bestball, DFS, betting content and MORE to help you win those 'ships and bring home the bacon.

  1. How Early Do QBs Fly Off the Board? 12-Team PPR Superflex Mock Draft | Mock Draft Monday

    1d ago

    How Early Do QBs Fly Off the Board? 12-Team PPR Superflex Mock Draft | Mock Draft Monday

    Nate Polvogt and Mike Vadala welcome Donny Frauenhofer of Trainwreck Sports for a 12-team PPR Superflex mock draft, breaking down every pick and the strategy behind it. Superflex rewrites the draft board — and the crew digs into exactly when the QB run kicks off, whether it's worth anchoring early with a Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson, and how to build skill-position depth around your quarterbacks. From the first overall pick to the late-round fliers, it's a full board of roster construction, positional runs, and value pockets for your 2026 redraft prep. Topics covered in this episode: when the Superflex QB run begins, anchor-QB vs. wait-on-QB strategy, building around your quarterbacks, late-round value and rookie fliers, and Donny's takeaways from the board. Follow our guest Donny Frauenhofer & Trainwreck Sports — YouTube: Donny Frauenhofer / Trainwreck Sports | Instagram: @donnyfraueny / @trainwrecksports | X: @deathbycontent / @TrainwreckSprts. Beat the field with FC Eliminator and the full Optimus toolkit at tools.optimusfantasy.com — use code ROOKIESZN for a free one-week trial. Join the community on Discord: discord.gg/MNWnY5hmgE. All our links: optimusfantasy.com/find-us.

    54 min
  2. From The Dark Knight to SFB16: Michael Stoyanov Joins Our Scott Fish Bowl Mock | Mock Draft Monday

    Jun 8

    From The Dark Knight to SFB16: Michael Stoyanov Joins Our Scott Fish Bowl Mock | Mock Draft Monday

    Nate Polvogt and Mike Vadala are joined by a special guest on this Mock Draft Monday - actor and writer Michael Stoyanov (Blossom, The Dark Knight) - for another Scott Fish Bowl 16 mock. Michael isn't a tourist here: he's a multi-year SFB veteran, and he came to draft. SFB16's video-game scoring flips the board upside down. With ten flexible starting spots (two superflex, eight flex), positional value goes out the window, and you draft straight off projections. The crew digs into how the TE premium - bonus points per reception and per first down - keeps pushing tight ends like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride up the board, and how the two-superflex math shapes when you reach for quarterbacks like Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Jayden Daniels. Nate, Mike, and Michael walk through their picks slot by slot, trade strategies for standing out in the largest fantasy draft in the world, and Michael shares what he's learned from years inside the Fish Bowl - including where the rushing and receiving bonuses make players like Bijan Robinson and Ja'Marr Chase even bigger weapons than usual. Topics covered in this episode: how SFB16's scoring works, why the TE premium reshapes the early rounds, navigating two superflex spots at quarterback, where the bonuses create hidden value, and Michael Stoyanov's veteran approach to surviving the Fish Bowl. Sign up or donate to the Scott Fish Bowl and support Fantasy Cares: scottfishbowl.com Get our full suite of fantasy tools at tools.optimusfantasy.com - use promo code ROOKIESZN for a one-week free trial Join our free Discord: discord.gg/MNWnY5hmgE Everything Optimus Fantasy: optimusfantasy.com/find-us

    51 min
  3. Scott Fish Bowl 16 Mock w/ Josh Walsh of LJ3 Cards | Mock Draft Monday

    Jun 1

    Scott Fish Bowl 16 Mock w/ Josh Walsh of LJ3 Cards | Mock Draft Monday

    Mike Vadala hosts a Mock Draft Monday first — our show's debut guest, Josh Walsh of LJ3 Cards — for our first Scott Fish Bowl mock of the 2026 season. SFB16's video-game scoring changes everything you think you know about a draft board. With ten flexible starting spots (two superflex, eight flex), positional value goes out the window — you draft straight off projections. Mike and Josh break down how the TE premium (bonus points per reception AND per first down) reshapes the early rounds and why tight ends like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride climb well past their redraft ADP. They also dig into the superflex math on quarterbacks like Jayden Daniels, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen, and where the wild rushing and receiving bonuses make players like Bijan Robinson and Ja'Marr Chase even more valuable than usual. Topics covered in this episode: how SFB16 scoring works and what changed this year, why the TE premium pushes tight ends up the board, navigating the two-superflex format at quarterback, where the rushing and receiving bonuses create hidden value, and the boom-or-bust approach to standing out in the largest fantasy draft in the world. 🏈🎣 PLAY IN THE SCOTT FISH BOWL — sign up and donate to Fantasy Cares here: https://scottfishbowl.com/create-account.phpIt's the largest fantasy football tournament in the world and it's all for charity. Get in on the madness. 🃏 Check out our guest Josh Walsh and LJ3 Cards on X: https://x.com/LJ3Cards Get our tools and rankings at https://tools.optimusfantasy.com — use code ROOKIESZN for a 7-day free trial. Join the community on Discord: https://discord.gg/MNWnY5hmgEFind every show and platform: https://optimusfantasy.com/find-us

    1h 2m
  4. Studs at Every Pick? 10-Team 1QB PPR Redraft Mock | Mock Draft Monday

    May 18

    Studs at Every Pick? 10-Team 1QB PPR Redraft Mock | Mock Draft Monday

    Nate Polvogt and Mike Vadala break down a 10-team 1QB PPR redraft mock draft, walking through every pick and the strategy behind a format where studs are available in every round. The guys dig into the early-round debate at the top — Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Bijan Robinson, and Jonathan Taylor — and how the WR vs. RB question shapes the rest of your draft. From there, they get into the middle rounds where value pockets open up around Drake London, Rashee Rice, De'Von Achane, Trey McBride, and Ashton Jeanty. Nate and Mike also cover late-round bets, sleepers worth circling on your cheat sheet, and the roster construction differences that make 10-team redraft a unique beast compared to 12-team formats. Topics covered in this episode: the 1.01 decision in 2026 PPR, early-round WR vs. RB strategy, building around a workhorse RB vs. an elite WR core, mid-round value at WR and TE, identifying late-round upside picks, and roster construction tips specific to 10-team 1QB redraft leagues. Optimus Fantasy is proud to be part of Scott Fish Bowl 16 — the world's biggest fantasy football charity tournament, benefiting Fantasy Cares. This year's theme: Video Games. Learn more and get involved at https://scottfishbowl.com/ Get an edge on your league with our fantasy tools at https://tools.optimusfantasy.com — use promo code DYNASTYWINS for a discount. Join the Optimus Fantasy Discord community: https://discord.gg/MNWnY5hmgE All our links: https://optimusfantasy.com/find-us/

    29 min
  5. 1.02 Debate After Jeremiyah Love: 8-Team 1QB PPR Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft | Mock Draft Monday

    May 11

    1.02 Debate After Jeremiyah Love: 8-Team 1QB PPR Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft | Mock Draft Monday

    Jeremiyah Love is the 1.01. Everything after that is a fight. Cam White, Mike Vadala, and the Optimus Fantasy crew run a full 8-team, 1QB PPR dynasty rookie mock draft, four rounds deep, and the 1.02 is where the room splits. We make the case for Carnell Tate, hash out where Jordyn Tyson and Makai Lemon belong in the WR run, debate the 1QB RB2 behind Love, and figure out how aggressive to get on Kenyon Sadiq when TE premium is off the table. Four rounds means tier breaks matter more than ever — we tell you which picks are league-winners, which ones are traps, and how to attack the back half of your rookie draft to find the difference-maker your roster actually needs. Topics covered in this episode: the 1.02 debate between Carnell Tate and the field. Jeremiyah Love's case as the consensus 1.01. Jordyn Tyson's path to targets opposite Chris Olave in New Orleans. The 1QB RB2 debate behind Love. Where Kenyon Sadiq fits in a 1QB rookie draft when TE premium is off the table. Late-first and second-round value picks. Round 3 sleepers worth pivoting to. Round 4 dart throws that could pay off in year two. Contender vs. rebuilder strategy across all four rounds. Draft into a league with the Optimus crew — FC Eliminator tournaments are open now. Satellite leagues for Scott Fish Bowl 16: donate, draft, and battle through an 18-team weekly format where the lowest-scoring team is eliminated every week. Find Nate Polvogt, Lou Brunson, Cam White, Mike Vadala, and Kacey Kasem each running their own leagues: scottfishbowl.com/eliminator-signup.php Get your dynasty edge at tools.optimusfantasy.com — use promo code ROOKIESZN for a 7-day free trial. Join the free Optimus Fantasy Discord for dynasty trade advice, rookie draft strategy, and all-summer offseason content: discord.gg/MNWnY5hmgE Find everything Optimus Fantasy — rankings, tools, podcast, and more: optimusfantasy.com/find-us

    38 min
  6. 2026 Rookie Rankings Shakeup: 10-Team 1QB Dynasty Mock Draft | Mock Draft Monday

    May 4

    2026 Rookie Rankings Shakeup: 10-Team 1QB Dynasty Mock Draft | Mock Draft Monday

    Nate Polvogt and Mike Vadala run a full 10-team, 1QB standard scoring dynasty rookie mock draft — post-NFL Draft edition. Who goes 1.01? Who's the biggest value? Who gets overdrafted? We break it all down pick by pick. Format: 10-Team | 1QB | Standard Scoring | Dynasty Rookie Draft Mock Draft Monday drops every Monday until the NFL season kicks off, with weekly rankings, trade analysis, and dynasty strategy for Redraft, Best Ball, and DFS. SCOTT FISH BOWL #SFB16 IS OPEN Play fantasy football for an incredible cause while competing with the best in the industry.Step 1: Donate at fantasycares.orgStep 2: Register at scottfishbowl.com/apply.phpStep 3: Find a live draft near you at scottfishbowl.com/all-live-cities.php Join Nate and the Optimus crew in the most fun tournament in fantasy. REP YOUR FANTASY OBSESSION Premium fantasy apparel for draft parties, game days, and post-win flexing.sundaydreamersclub.com FIND OPTIMUS EVERYWHERE Rankings, tools, podcast, YouTube, Discord, and more — all in one place:optimusfantasy.com/find-us/

    31 min
  7. Ty Simpson, Makai Lemon & Omar Cooper: 2026 NFL Draft Dynasty Reactions

    Apr 28

    Ty Simpson, Makai Lemon & Omar Cooper: 2026 NFL Draft Dynasty Reactions

    The 2026 NFL Draft is over — and dynasty values shifted overnight. Nate and Cam break down the landing spots that matter most, separating the risers from the busts across all seven rounds. This week: Ty Simpson lands in LA — and the verdict might surprise you. Makai Lemon heads to Philadelphia's offense, Omar Cooper gets a Jets makeover with Geno Smith and Frank Reich, and Jordan Tyson navigates the most injury-plagued organization in football. Then it's This or That: Jordan Tyson vs. Makai Lemon — which rookie WR do you take right now? And KC Concepcion vs. Omar Cooper — electric mover or reliable hands? Day 1 through Day 3 coverage. No hype, just the truth on who to buy, who to fade, and who to avoid completely in your dynasty rookie draft. New episodes every week covering dynasty strategy, mock drafts, and rankings.

    24 min
  8. Who Goes 1.01? Post-NFL Draft SuperFlex PPR Rookie Mock Draft | Mock Draft Monday

    Apr 27

    Who Goes 1.01? Post-NFL Draft SuperFlex PPR Rookie Mock Draft | Mock Draft Monday

    The NFL Draft is done and landing spots are locked in. Nate Polvogt and Mike Vadala are joined by Cam White for the first Dynasty SuperFlex PPR Rookie Mock Draft of the post-draft era — full picks, full arguments, and real dynasty values throughout. What we're covering: Full Dynasty SuperFlex PPR Rookie Mock Draft — post-NFL Draft editionLanding spot reactions: Who skyrocketed? Who got buried on the depth chart?The biggest risers and fallers after the weekend's selectionsRound-by-round breakdowns with real dynasty valuesJeremiyah Love lands in Arizona. Carnell Tate goes to Tennessee. Makai Lemon heads to Philadelphia. Every landing spot reshapes your rookie board — we're making those calls pick by pick. Get your dynasty edge at tools.optimusfantasy.com — PV/DR dynasty values adjusted for your league settings, position-by-position team grading, league sync from Sleeper, ESPN, MFL & Yahoo, 2026 Draft Class scouting reports, and 19 years of NFL data powering advanced analytics. Use promo code NFLDraft to get started. Scott Fish Bowl #SFB16 is open! Play fantasy football for an incredible cause while competing with the best in the industry. Donate at fantasycares.org, register at scottfishbowl.com/apply.php, and find a live draft near you at scottfishbowl.com/all-live-cities.php. Find Optimus everywhere — rankings, tools, podcast, YouTube, Discord, and more — at optimusfantasy.com/find-us/

    37 min
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