Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show

Fantasy Football
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Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show is an award-winning podcast that goes beyond rankings and hot takes. Host Alfredo Brown breaks down fantasy football draft strategies, start-sit decisions, trade targets, dynasty moves, and the NFL Draft - plus in-depth conversations with guests about how they think through decisions, so you learn the process, not just the answers.

  1. 2d ago

    Week 1 Fantasy Football Starts, Sits & Sleepers

    Get your roster ready for fantasy football week 1 with essential analysis on who to start, sit, and target for your lineup. Alfredo Brown breaks down the matchups and statistical trends impacting your roster decisions for the opening week of the NFL season. We analyze the outlook for key players, including Patrick Mahomes, J.K. Dobbins, Bucky Irving, Jaylen Warren, Jameson Williams, Terry McLaurin, and Isaiah Likely, to help you navigate your toughest lineup choices. Whether you are debating between fantasy football starts or identifying potential fantasy football sits, this breakdown provides the context needed to make informed decisions. We also highlight several fantasy football sleepers that could provide immediate value for your team. Subscribe for weekly fantasy football rankings and analysis, and let us know which player you are prioritizing this week in the comments. Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footballguys-fantasy-football-show/id1615143637 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vx0kjA5n4d4wdMspVmoKo?si=c7e15989ff8d4f48 Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials: - Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/ #fantasyfootball #fantasyfootballadvice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 5d ago

    Week 1 Waiver Wire Adds to Stash & Start | Fantasy Football 2026

    Optimize your roster with these Week 1 waiver wire targets for the 2026 season. Get the best players to stash or start now. Alfredo Brown breaks down the top fantasy football waiver wire options to help you improve your team immediately. We examine key players like Emmett Johnson, Ja'Kobi Lane, Dontayvion Wicks, Terrance Ferguson, Adonai Mitchell, Keenan Allen, and Greg Dulcich, providing specific draft ranks and projections to guide your roster decisions. Whether you are looking for immediate starters or long-term stashes, this breakdown covers the essential stats you need for your fantasy football 2026 league. Use these week 1 waiver wire insights to gain an edge over your competition and ensure your lineup is ready for the challenges ahead. Subscribe for weekly fantasy football rankings and analysis, and let us know which player you are prioritizing this week in the comments. Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend-gm-fantasy-football-show/id1875407186 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1edJgRCyzL14fb6MNBy1LH?si=30f73208e949413a Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials: - Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/ #fantasyfootball #fantasyfootballadvice #fantasyfootball2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Sep 4

    Sigmund Bloom's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)

    This is a re-release of the first episode of The Pretend GM. On this episode, Alfredo Brown is joined by Sigmund Bloom, who discusses his favorite strategies in fantasy football, the biggest mistakes he sees, and how to find the next fantasy breakouts. 00:00 - How Sigmund Bloom got his start in Fantasy Football 05:20 - Using Law School Experiences in Fantasy Football 09:59 - The Most Misused Concept in Fantasy Football 16:49 - Sigmund Bloom's Golden Rule for Fantasy Football 21:04 - Why You Need to Go Against the Consensus 31:16 - What Has Changed the Most in Fantasy Football 34:54 - Using A.I. for Fantasy Football 45:02 - Be Willing to Embrace New Information 48:04 - Gratitude & Optimism in Fantasy Football 01:00:24 - How to Hit Refresh on Your Life 01:12:29 - Audience Questions for Sigmund Bloom Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footballguys-fantasy-football-show/id1615143637 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vx0kjA5n4d4wdMspVmoKo?si=c7e15989ff8d4f48 Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials: - Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/ #fantasy football #dynastyfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 3

    The Best and Worst Picks in EVERY Round of Fantasy Football Drafts

    Alfredo Brown gives you his best and worst picks in every round of fantasy football drafts for 2026. Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend-gm-fantasy-football-show/id1875407186 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1edJgRCyzL14fb6MNBy1LH?si=30f73208e949413a Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials: - Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/ #fantasyfootball #fantasyfootballadvice #fantasyfootball2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 2

    Pat Fitzmaurice's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Podcast, I was joined by Pat Fitzmaurice to discuss the best way to make trades, how analytics shape his rankings every year, and why he loves to build his team around big athletic wide receivers. Just like you and I, Pat Fitzmaurice is a Pretend GM. 00:00 - How Analytics Shape Rankings 08:40 - How Pat Fitzmaurice Makes the Best Trades 19:00 - Most Common Mistakes in Fantasy Football 21:43 - Why Pat Tends to Choose WR Over RB 29:20 - How Pat Evaluates Rookies in Dynasty 33:50 - Learning From the Busts 39:53 - What Has Changed Pat's Opinion the Most 44:50 - The Importance of ADP vs Rankings 49:00 - We Need More (BLANK) in Fantasy Football 52:08 - Audience Q&A Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footballguys-fantasy-football-show/id1615143637 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vx0kjA5n4d4wdMspVmoKo?si=c7e15989ff8d4f48 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pretendgm Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials - Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/ #fantasyfootball #dynastyfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 1

    15 Fantasy Football Injury Updates You Need to Know Before You Draft! (with Dr. Vignesh Doraiswamy)

    Alfredo Brown is joined by Dr. Vignesh Doraiswamy to go over some of the biggest injury-risk players in fantasy football and answer the question: Can you trust them? Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend-gm-fantasy-football-show/id1875407186 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1edJgRCyzL14fb6MNBy1LH?si=30f73208e949413a Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials: - Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/ #fantasyfootball #fantasyfootballadvice #fantasyfootball2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Aug 31

    Heath Cummings's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)

    On this re-release episode of The Pretend GM Podcast, Alfredo Brown is joined by Heath Cummings of CBS' Fantasy Football Today to discuss the biggest mistakes he sees fantasy managers making, why you should embrace volatility over consistency, and when to get out of your comfort zone and take some risks. 00:00 - How Heath Cummings Became a Fantasy Football Analyst 05:58 - Being Skeptical of Outliers and Data 10:28 - The Importance of Disagreement in Fantasy 15:21 - Why Fantasy Football Needs to be Fun 19:42 - The Biggest Mistakes Fantasy Managers Keep Making 22:11 - How to Utilize Projections vs Rankings 27:30 - The Dangers of Using Projected Volume with Bad Players 31:59 - Why You Need to Take More Risks in Fantasy 36:42 - How AI is Being Used in Fantasy Football 41:55 - Why Fantasy Football Needs More Kindness 45:55 - Audience Questions for Heath Cummings Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend-gm-fantasy-football-show/id1875407186 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1edJgRCyzL14fb6MNBy1LH?si=30f73208e949413a Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials: - Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Aug 28

    19 Sleepers & Breakouts I Want in Every Fantasy Football Draft

    Alfredo Brown gives you the 19 sleepers & breakouts that he believes will win you your fantasy football leagues in 2026. Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend-gm-fantasy-football-show/id1875407186 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1edJgRCyzL14fb6MNBy1LH?si=30f73208e949413a Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials: - Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/ #fantasyfootball #fantasyfootballadvice #fantasyfootball2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show is an award-winning podcast that goes beyond rankings and hot takes. Host Alfredo Brown breaks down fantasy football draft strategies, start-sit decisions, trade targets, dynasty moves, and the NFL Draft - plus in-depth conversations with guests about how they think through decisions, so you learn the process, not just the answers.

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    49

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