Best Ball Whenever

Neil Orfield
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Fantasy Sports
  • Updated Weekly

Best Ball Whenever is a weekly fantasy football podcast diving deep into best ball strategy, player evaluation, roster construction, tournament theory, and the evolving edge in fantasy football. Every Wednesday, host Neil Orfield sits down with some of the sharpest minds in the space — from film grinders and high-stakes players to data scientists, projection experts, and everything in between. Expect actionable insights, spirited debates, and conversations built for serious fantasy football players looking to win. Live every Wednesday on YouTube. Available everywhere you get your podcasts.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Pat Kerrane's Biggest Best Ball Fades for 2026

    Pat Kerrane — Best Ball Mania III champion, Legendary Upside founder, and creator of the Sidekick draft assistant — joins Best Ball Whenever for a deep dive into some of the most controversial decisions in best ball drafts right now. Pat discusses several of his biggest fades in the early rounds, including Josh Allen, DJ Moore, Caleb Williams, Luther Burden, and Emeka Egbuka, while explaining how he approaches player risk, roster construction, and changing market dynamics throughout draft season. We also break down Tank Dell vs. Jaylin Noel on the Texans, the Legendary Upside team's aggressive stance on Deebo Samuel despite his current free agency, and why Pat will occasionally override the Sidekick's top recommendation to draft players like Travis Hunter or Bhayshul Tuten instead. Additional topics include Javonte Williams, Jaylen Waddle, Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Khalil Shakir, Omar Cooper Jr., Makai Lemon, and a disagreement over the outlook for Keaton Mitchell. The conversation also explores how Pat and the Legendary Upside team adjust their rankings as ADP shifts over time, where the Sidekick provides the biggest edge, and why Pat surprisingly isn't the highest person on Drake Maye within the Legendary Upside team. If you want insight into how one of the sharpest minds in best ball approaches draft decisions, player fades, and evolving market dynamics, this episode is packed with actionable strategy. Subscribe for new episodes of Best Ball Whenever every Wednesday.

    2h 1m

  2. Jun 11

    Derek Brown on Chase Brown, AJ Brown, and the Best RB2s

    Derek Brown of FantasyPros joins Best Ball Whenever to break down one of the most important positions in fantasy football: running back. We start by ranking several of the most polarizing backs in the second round of best ball drafts, including Chase Brown, De'Von Achane, Omarion Hampton, Derrick Henry, and Kenneth Walker. From there, the conversation shifts to the later rounds, where Derek and Neil discuss some of their favorite running back backups and contingent-value plays. The two debate the outlook for Keaton Mitchell, identify several high-upside targets, and discuss why they're both particularly bullish on Jonathon Brooks despite his discounted ADP. Derek also explains why Kenneth Gainwell and Brooks stand out among the cheapest backup running backs available in current drafts. Beyond running backs, Derek shares why he's aggressively targeting Colston Loveland in Chicago and AJ Brown in New England. If you're looking for best ball edges, running back values, and actionable draft advice, this episode is packed with insights from one of fantasy football's most respected analysts. Subscribe for new episodes of Best Ball Whenever every Wednesday.

    1h 49m

  3. Jun 4

    JJ Zachariason on Chase Brown, Rookie WRs & Best Ball Values

    JJ Zachariason of LateRound.com and the Becoming a Best Ball Bro podcast joins Best Ball Whenever for a wide-ranging discussion on player values, rookie prospects, and the evolving best ball landscape. JJ shares his thoughts on the fantasy fallout of a potential Myles Garrett trade, why drafters shouldn't overthink Chase Brown, and the appeal of both the Packers and Bears passing games heading into the season. The conversation dives into several of JJ's favorite rookie receivers, including Jordan Tyson and Carnell Tate, along with the upside cases for Keaton Mitchell and Jonathon Brooks. JJ also explains his new Market Score metric, how he's using it in his evaluations, and highlights several late-round tight end targets for best ball drafts. If you're looking for actionable best ball insights, player evaluation, and thoughtful fantasy football analysis, this episode is packed with ideas to help you attack your drafts. Subscribe for new episodes of Best Ball Whenever every Wednesday.

    59 min

  4. May 28

    Ben Gretch on Josh Jacobs, AJ Brown Rumors & Best Ball Values

    On the debut episode of Best Ball Whenever, Neil Orfield is joined by Ben Gretch of Stealing Signals and formerly of Ship Chasing for a wide-ranging conversation on best ball strategy, player value, and some of the biggest questions shaping fantasy football drafts right now. Ben shares his thoughts on Bucky Irving after recent comments from Todd Bowles, where the market should value Josh Jacobs amid ongoing uncertainty, Trey McBride’s ceiling, Calvin Ridley as a potential draft value, and why Jonathon Brooks remains intriguing despite the risk. The conversation also dives into AJ Brown rumors, including the possibility of a move to New England, plus thoughts on Pat Bryant, roster construction, player archetypes, and the types of bets sharp fantasy players should be making this summer. If you enjoy thoughtful fantasy football analysis rooted in both film and data, this episode is for you. Subscribe for new live episodes every Wednesday.

    2h 40m
  • 4 Episodes

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About

Best Ball Whenever is a weekly fantasy football podcast diving deep into best ball strategy, player evaluation, roster construction, tournament theory, and the evolving edge in fantasy football. Every Wednesday, host Neil Orfield sits down with some of the sharpest minds in the space — from film grinders and high-stakes players to data scientists, projection experts, and everything in between. Expect actionable insights, spirited debates, and conversations built for serious fantasy football players looking to win. Live every Wednesday on YouTube. Available everywhere you get your podcasts.

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  • Creator
    Neil Orfield
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Neil Orfield
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