CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast

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CHOP is the original Guillotine Leagues™ podcast, hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Marcas Grant and Tipp Major, it provides advice for drafting, waiver wire, roster composition, and analyzes the big NFL stories from a Guillotine perspective.

  1. 1d ago

    Big Deal or No Deal? Final Preseason Fantasy Takeaways | CHOP

    The preseason is over, but what actually matters for your Guillotine League draft? Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down the biggest fantasy takeaways from the final week of preseason, debate which developments are Big Deals or No Deals, and reveal the players they’re most nervous about drafting. They also revisit their rookie rankings, identify RB2s who could make a major impact, and break down the safest quarterbacks to target in Guillotine drafts. In this episode: 🚨 Josh Jacobs lands on the commissioner exempt list 🏈 What Puka Nacua’s status means for his draft value 🐏 Aaron Donald’s return and the Rams’ offensive approach 👀 Malik Davis as a potential late-round sleeper 🚩 Draft Red Flags: players Marcas and Tipp are avoiding 🔥 Big Deal or No Deal: Jeanty, Washington, OBJ, Tate and more 📈 Reranking the top rookies for Guillotine Leagues 🏃 The best RB2 targets and potential RB1 breakouts 🎓 The safest QBs according to Fantasy Life Safety Scores

  2. 6d ago

    Preseason Week 3: Position Battles to Watch + Fantasy News | CHOP

    Marcas Grant and Tipp Major preview Preseason Week 3 with a close eye on the position battles that could have the biggest impact on fantasy football. They break down the latest NFL news, discuss which roster competitions need more clarity, and look at the players who could gain or lose fantasy value based on what happens this weekend. Plus, they dig into the best and worst Week 1 matchups and share Tipp’s latest lessons for navigating fantasy drafts. In this episode: 🏈 Ja’Marr Chase’s injury scare and the latest NFL news 🚨 Josh Jacobs’ potential suspension and draft value 👀 Giants and Packers position battles to watch 📅 The best and worst Week 1 matchups to target 🎯 Tipp’s Tips for navigating the final weeks of draft season 🔥 Jakobi Lane makes Tipp’s list of players to watch

  3. Aug 26

    Guillotine Draft Recap + Preseason Week 2 Takeaways & News | CHOP

    Marcas Grant and Tipp Major return to CHOP to recap their live Guillotine League draft and break down what they think they got right, what they would change, and which draft trends stood out. They also dive into the biggest Preseason Week 2 takeaways and the latest news impacting Guillotine League drafts. In this episode: 🏆 Guillotine draft recap: biggest hits, misses, and late-round strategy 🔥 Tyrone Tracy, Geno Smith, De’Zhaun Stribling & Cam Ward 🚨 Ashton Jeanty’s ankle injury, Kayshon Boutte’s trade & QB battles 👑 Nick Chubb retires — is he a Fantasy Hall of Famer? 🎯 QB values from Trevor Lawrence to Jacoby Brissett

  4. Aug 21

    Live Guillotine Leagues™ Draft! | CHOP

    It’s draft day on CHOP! Marcas Grant and Tipp Major go live with a Guillotine League™ draft, making their picks in real time and breaking down the strategy behind every selection. Plus, they react to the latest fantasy news — including Jayden Higgins’ season-ending ACL injury, Deshaun Watson’s status in Cleveland, and injuries to Tyler Warren and Alvin Kamara — before looking ahead to the biggest players and storylines to watch in Preseason Week 2. In This Episode • Marcas and Tipp conduct a live Guillotine League draft • Pick-by-pick strategy and player evaluations • How to build a roster designed to survive the guillotine • The fantasy fallout from Jayden Higgins’ season-ending ACL injury • Deshaun Watson’s return and whether any Browns pass catchers are worth drafting • Tyler Warren’s injury and what it means for the Colts offense and Keenan Allen • Alvin Kamara’s absence and whether Travis Etienne Jr. has moved into another tier • Players and storylines to watch in Preseason Week 2 • Draft takeaways and strategies to keep in mind as the regular season approaches

  5. Aug 19

    What We Learned From Preseason Week 1 | CHOP Guillotine Leagues™

    Preseason Week 1 is in the books! Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down the biggest takeaways from the first week of NFL preseason action and what they could mean for Guillotine League drafts. From breakout performances and changing depth charts to players whose preseason stock may be getting a little too much attention, the guys separate the meaningful signals from the noise. In This Episode • The biggest fantasy takeaways from Preseason Week 1 • Which players boosted their draft stock • Which position battles are worth watching • What preseason usage can tell us about potential roles • Players who may be getting too much hype from one preseason game • Early clues that could impact Guillotine League draft strategy • What Marcas and Tipp will be watching for in the next preseason games

  6. Aug 14

    Welcome to the Preseason! | CHOP

    Preseason football is here! Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down the latest fantasy news, tackle the biggest QB storylines, and preview the players worth watching in Preseason Week 1. Plus, they answer three big questions about how much preseason performance should actually impact your Guillotine League draft strategy.

  7. Aug 12

    Are These WRs Worth the Price? | CHOP Guillotine Leagues

    Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down the latest fantasy football news, Hall of Fame Game takeaways, and the players who could make or break your Guillotine League draft. Are these WRs worth the price? The guys debate the value of George Pickens, Rashee Rice, Carnell Tate and Stefon Diggs, plus make the case for and against Jaxson Dart, Bucky Irving, Davante Adams and Oronde Gadsden. Topics Covered: • Hall of Fame Game takeaways • Jonathon Brooks & Bam Knight • Jalen Hurts, Brian Thomas Jr. & Luther Burden III • Patrick Mahomes' Guillotine value • Jaxson Dart, Bucky Irving & Davante Adams: Point/Counterpoint • The Price Is Right: WR Edition • George Pickens, Rashee Rice, Carnell Tate & Stefon Diggs #FantasyFootball #GuillotineLeagues #FantasyFootball2026

  8. Aug 7

    Guillotine Leagues Panic Meter: The 2026 Draft Picks We're Scared Of | CHOP

    Some players are going to get you eliminated in Week 3 — and their draft price won't warn you.Tipp Major is joined by Chris Allen to run the Panic Meter for 2026 Guillotine drafts: the players whose tough early schedules, injury history, murky roles or coaching changes make them a genuine survival risk in a format where one bad week ends your season. Breece Hall, Cam Skattebo, JK Dobbins, Tyjae Spears, Isiah Pacheco and Jerry Jeudy are all in the conversation, from the early rounds all the way down to the double-digit sleepers.Before that, the guys get into the mistakes first-time Guillotine drafters make — why chasing upside is the wrong instinct here, why bye weeks matter more than you think, and how to protect your FAAB budget. They also run Hype Train or Smokescreen on the week's news: Stefon Diggs landing with the Commanders, Jeremiyah Love sitting out the Hall of Fame Game, Kenneth Walker's workhorse role in Kansas City, Kenneth Gainwell's push against Bucky Irving in Tampa, and Jonathan Taylor's new extension in Indianapolis.Then it's a look at where the position dies in an 18-team league. By Round 4, David Montgomery, D'Andre Swift, Bhayshul Tuten, Chuba Hubbard, RJ Harvey and Jaylen Warren are already off the board. By Round 6, your quarterback options are down to Malik Willis, Jordan Love, Jared Goff, Bo Nix and Matthew Stafford. Chris closes it out with his Do's and Don'ts for anyone entering their first Guillotine draft.Plus: the Hall of Fame Game is tonight from Canton at 8PM ET, and the guys tell you what's actually worth watching for.Topics covered: Panic Meter: players to be nervous about in 2026 Common first-time Guillotine draft mistakes 18-team vs. 12-team draft strategy Stefon Diggs to the Commanders Kenneth Walker and the Chiefs backfield Kenneth Gainwell vs. Bucky Irving in Tampa Where the position dies: 18-team positional cliffs Chris Allen's Guillotine draft Do's and Dont's

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CHOP is the original Guillotine Leagues™ podcast, hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Marcas Grant and Tipp Major, it provides advice for drafting, waiver wire, roster composition, and analyzes the big NFL stories from a Guillotine perspective.

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