Fantasy Football Today Podcast

Covering a lot on today's show as we hear from our listeners about Lamar Miller (1:50) and Randall Cobb (5:30). We also compare the upside and downside for QBs (9:25) Kirk Cousins/Ben Roethlisberger/Jimmy Garoppolo and TEs (14:45) Evan Engram/Jimmy Graham/Trey Burton ... NFL news on Andrew Luck (19:05) and a host of rookie RBs (21:38). Are we buying the backfield competition that the coaches say exist? ... Putting Odell Beckham under a microscope (32:03), we discuss if he is an obvious first round pick or if an improved NYG running game and more competition for targets could lead to some Fantasy disappointment ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

Out of Josh Gordon, DeMaryius Thomas and Alshon Jeffery, who has the most upside and who has the most downside (1:50)? Same question for Alex Collins, Joe Mixon and Rashaad Penny (6:02) as we start today's show debating those sets of WRs and RBs ... News and notes including Ty Montgomery's role in GB's offense (13:13), then we put Antonio Brown under the microscope (16:25). Should he go before the elite RBs? What do Brown and DeMaryius Thomas have in common? ... Heath reveals some early sleepers which are based on consensus rankings. He's got Jameis Winston (24:00), Isaiah Crowell (26:00) and a couple of WRs you can take late ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

What is the impact of Julian Edelman's potential suspension (1:25)? At what point does he become great value in drafts? Is Tom Brady affected at all (5:21) and who will step up for NE? ... Comparing Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Eli Manning (13:40) as Manning has much better weapons but Garoppolo is just a better QB. How much does the surrounding offense matter for a QB? We also discuss RB news items on Dalvin Cook (22:00), Dion Lewis and Derrick Henry (24:26) and Christian McCaffrey (28:05) ... Putting DeAndre Hopkins under the microscope (31:55) and wondering what might go wrong for this stud WR. Then we move on to auction talk (40:00)! We discuss the best ways to set up an auction and the best ways to distribute your money. Can you spend 75-80% of your budget on just a few players? We also listen to your voicemails ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

Ready for a random WR debate? Let's get it going with Jarvis Landry vs. Marvin Jones (1:50)! Then we tackle the four teams that are opening up minicamp this week. What are the Fantasy storylines for CHI (4:00), DET (6:35), MIA (14:36) and NE (17:35)? Does CHI have more offensive upside than DET? ... Putting Todd Gurley under a microscope (24:48). Could things actually get even better this year? Why is Adam leaning toward taking Le'Veon Bell ahead of Gurley in PPR? ... Advice for untimed drafts (37:58) and how QB rankings change when passing TDs are worth 6 points instead of 4 points (42:55) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

Bottom five OL in the NFL (1:50)! Which lines will be terrible in 2018? Are there backfields we are simply avoiding in drafts (9:30)? ... We put Ezekiel Elliott under a microscope (12:45) and discuss the upside and downside of drafting Zeke. Is there any chance he is a bust this year? Also Dave eats something that sounds gross but isn't (17:35), Jamey gives an awesome Russell Wilson stat (19:15) and we take you through the NFL news (21:45) ... Teammate combos (29:03)! Devonta Freeman and Julio Jones vs. Kareem Hunt and Tyreek HIll. Todd Gurley and Brandin Cooks vs. Ronald Jones and Mike Evans, plus more! ... Listener voicemails (40:22) as we try to make a realistic Fantasy dream team ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

Starting the show with a draft! We draft 15 WRs for a startup dynasty league (4:35). Did any rookies or sophomores make the cut? Did Doug Baldwin crack the Top 15? ... Any chance for a Kareem Hunt sophomore slump (18:41)? Any chance Brandon Marshall is worth owning now that he has signed with SEA (26:08)? And we play "What are the Odds" as we compare Michael Crabtree vs. Amari Cooper (32:30), discuss Kenyan Drake's bust potential (34:05), discuss Joe Mixon's stud potential (35:00) and debate Julio Jones' ability to catch 10 TDs (35:51) ... More dynasty WR talk (44:00)! The CLE WRs and Corey Davis are a bit controversial. Where does Heath have the rookies? Is Mike Williams deserving of any hype? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

We react to the Hunter Henry injury and how it might change how you draft TEs. Is Philip Rivers' value affected (3:05)? Which other LAC pass catchers could benefit (5:58)? ... Are there any WR handcuffs to draft this year (8:42)? Keep an eye on NO and GB. Can Danny Amendola get 80 catches this year (19:05)? Also we once again play "What are the Odds?" with Robert Woods (22:55), NFL rushing trends (26:55), SuperFlex leagues (29:50) and more ... We get into David Johnson's 2018 outlook (32:38), talk about our favorite draft positions in a PPR league (35:40), offer an intriguing rookie RB draft strategy (39:30), discuss players who are coming back from injury (46:24) and answer keeper questions ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

Let's draft our Top 12 RBs in a startup PPR dynasty league (1:20). Does Saquon Barkley get drafted before Le'Veon Bell? Does Joe Mixon make the cut? ... We debate who the best SF WR is (8:28), if Jared Goff can become an elite QB (10:00), who will lead GB in carries (11:44) and if Marlon Mack can get 220 carries (14:45). Then we hear from you on today's mailbag with questions about Jordan Howard vs. Jerick McKinnon (17:05), Austin Seferian-Jenkins (21:30), dynasty league options and more. Plus your voicemails (36:30) including a great question about the CLE backfield (41:38)! ... More on Heath's dynasty RB rankings (47:41). Why is Kenyan Drake behind Mark Ingram and well ahead of Alex Collins? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

Before we tackle our latest PPR mock draft, we've got some listener questions and NFL news to get to. Will the Browns be overhyped in Fantasy after their Hard Knocks appearance (4:00)? What's the latest with the TB ball carriers and pass catchers (8:22)? ... Dave, Jamey and Heath discuss our latest PPR draft (15:15) with their strategies, best picks and worst picks. They're also pointing out the best and worst picks of other teams in the draft as Heath and Adam square off on Julian Edelman's value (28:04) and we discuss when to take Jarvis Landry and Adam Thielen ... TE dynasty rankings (37:15)! Rob Gronkowski is not #1 and you may be surprised to see where Heath has Zach Ertz ranked. Trey Burton (40:12) is fairly high, and what about the rookies? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

Is Juju Smith-Schuster a Top 50 overall player (2:50)? Is Allen Robinson a steal as of right now? And how crazy would it be to draft Josh Gordon and Jarvis Landry on the same team (9:05)? ... News and notes from around the NFL including a note on the DEN RBs (13:26), then it's time for Fantasy combos (18:50)! The guys decide which combination of players they'd rather have based on the results from our recent mock draft. We've also got listener voicemails (34:01). Which pick in the draft do we want to have (35:25)? ... Putting Heath's dynasty QB rankings under the microscope (41:30). Patrick Mahomes ahead of Carson Wentz!? What!? Also dynasty values of Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota, Ben Roethlisberger and the rookies ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

With the news of Mark Ingram's suspension, how high is too high for Alvin Kamara? We touch on that at the top of the show and revisit later. First, we have an even more pressing question: Is RB deeper than WR this year (2:02)? ... A bunch of takes on the Ingram suspension (6:42). Will Kamara literally run away with the job, or will Ingram return to his regular role? Are there any other NO RBs that could help in the first four weeks? Does NO's difficult midseason schedule matter? ... Some kinda fun trivia (20:55), and then it's time to review our 12-team, standard scoring mock draft (21:50). We'll take you through the first few rounds and debate Melvin Gordon vs. Kareem Hunt, Rob Gronkowski vs. Keenan Allen, Derrick Henry vs. Jerick McKinnon and more. Then we review our teams and give our final thoughts on roster construction (46:40) ... Email us fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

Covering a lot on today's show including why we didn't include Jerick McKinnon as an NFL Draft winner (1:40) and why Heath doesn't have DAL WR Michael Gallup in his Top 60 (4:00) ... More of Heath's rankings as we discuss Derrius Guice (13:31), Kerryon Johnson (14:45), Marshawn Lynch (16:50), Ronald Jones (22:40) and a TE (24:48) that Heath thinks has the potential to be a pleasant surprise this year ... Listener voicemails! Is DeShaun Watson the next RGIII (28:40)? Is Corey Coleman a thing (33:53)? And we may have found a new way to determine playoff seeding (36:05). Also, what's the impact of C.J. Anderson's signing (39:00)? ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

Nick Kostos is back and he's brought with him his Fantasy Football hot takes. Find out which young QB Nick looooooves in 2018 (2:30) and why he likes Jared Goff better than Drew Brees (7:10) ... Some thoughts on a recent mock draft including the merits of drafting two Top 10 QBs (20:00) and Derrick Henry's value (27:05) ... A lot of dynasty and rookie talk (33:45) as Jamey discusses what he was willing to give up for Saquon Barkley. We also tell you why Dak Prescott could be sneaky this year (44:00) and assess the DAL WRs. Stay tuned for some Best Sports Movie talk (50:43) ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

The NFL Draft is in the books and we are reacting to every Fantasy storyline that developed over the weekend. Who will be the second rookie RB to be drafted in Fantasy drafts? Is it Derrius Guice? Is it Ronald Jones? Is it Kerryon Johnson? Dave and Jamey also discuss veteran NFL players who are winners (7:25) and losers (11:15). How good could Marlon Mack be if IND does not add a RB? ... Top 3 rookies at each position! QB (17:55), RB (19:40), WR (36:30), TE (40:30). Within each position discussion we'll talk about all of the prospects that matter and which players could have big Fantasy impacts. Also, is the 2018 rookie RB class shaping up to be better than last year's? ... News and notes from around the NFL, and stay tuned for a live draft on the Draft app (58:30) ... Your emails at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com

Adam, Dave and Jamey have plenty to say about the first round of the NFL Draft. We start with some of Dave's biggest winners and losers which includes new OAK WR Martavis Bryant (3:58). Then find out what the coaches and GMs are saying about the three RBs who were taken in Round 1 (7:35) ... We get into the standard and PPR rankings for Saquon Barkley (14:00). Is he a first round pick? How many catches do we expect? Then we compare Rashaad Penny vs. Sony Michel (22:10). Also, can Dave pronounce Vita Vea's full name? ... Thoughts on the WRs (29:40) and why one of us loves the fit for Calvin Ridley and one of us hates it. And which Round 1 WR do we like more? Of course we talk QBs (39:30) as we focus a lot on Dynasty outlooks. And how much could the rookie Offensive Linemen help this year (48:00)? Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.com