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The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 89, May 5, 2017. With the NFL draft behind us and training camp merely a few months away, Kevin Steele (@fantasywrath13), Ben Cummins (@BenCumminsFF), Ryan Williams (@RyanAlexander_W) and Dynasty Frank (@DynastyFrank) are ready to start diving into this season with an early look at 2017 Buy Sell options. Veteran RB’s on the Move Marshawn Lynch, Oakland Raiders Where are you aiming to get him in redraft? What teams should consider him in dynasty? Jamaal Charles, Denver Broncos Is there anything left in the tank after back to back knee injuries? What is his value in Denver alongside CJ Anderson? Where do you feel comfortable drafting him? Adrian Peterson, New Orleans Saints Will we see 2016 AP or 2015 AP? How do you see the Saints using him? Where would you draft him? Early 2017 Buy Sell Strategy Zero RB was all the rage last season, but early ADP shows a huge run on the position in the first two rounds. What are your thoughts on implementing a Zero RB strategy this season? Who are some non-rookies who should have an increased value? Based on early ADP numbers, who are some undervalued players people should be buying? Who are some overvalued targets people should avoid or sell? We’re Helping the AFSP #StopSuicide We are proud to announce that we have partnered up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! With your support we can help reduce the suicide rate in the US and raise awareness for mental illness. There are several ways to help. You can buy a sweet new TFA T-Shirt where 75% of the profits are donated to the AFSP. Donate directly via our campaign link. Or reach out to your local AFSP Chapter and participate in an Out of the Darkness Walk! For more details, visit our charity link: http://www.thefantasyauthority.com/tfa-charity-partnerships/ Don’t just listen to the TFA Podcast, be a part of the show! Join us on YouTube every Tuesday Night at 9:00PM EST for our live, unedited and uncensored recording of The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and get a notification exactly when we go live! We strive to get you involved, whether it’s answering your questions, reading your comments on air or answering your tweets. There’s always a chance for you to be a part of the show. Get to Know Our Crew! Anthony Pinzone Twitter Website Kevin Steele Twitter Website Ryan Williams

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 89, May 5, 2017. The NFL Draft has come and gone, and our crew is ready to recap all the action from an exciting 3 days. Kevin Steele (@fantasywrath13), Ben Cummins (@BenCumminsFF), Ryan Williams (@RyanAlexander_W) and Dynasty Frank (@DynastyFrank) welcome special guest Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) to help break down the best and worst of the draft in this 2017 NFL Draft Recap. 2017 NFL Draft Recap Agenda Was it a smart use of draft capital for the Jaguars to select Leonard Fournette at 4? How big of a home run was the Browns draft? What does it say about the rest of the league when the Patriots virtually punted the draft? Best Fantasy Landing Spot Rounds 1-3 Worst Fantasy Landing Spot Rounds 1-3 Most Intriguing Fantasy Landing Spot Player You Will YOLO Reach For In Rookie Dynasty Drafts Best Dynasty Stash Most Noteable Team Position Not Addressed in the Draft We’re Helping the AFSP #StopSuicide We are proud to announce that we have partnered up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! With your support we can help reduce the suicide rate in the US and raise awareness for mental illness. There are several ways to help. You can buy a sweet new TFA T-Shirt where 75% of the profits are donated to the AFSP. Donate directly via our campaign link. Or reach out to your local AFSP Chapter and participate in an Out of the Darkness Walk! For more details, visit our charity link: http://www.thefantasyauthority.com/tfa-charity-partnerships/ Don’t just listen to the TFA Podcast, be a part of the show! Join us on YouTube every Tuesday Night at 9:00PM EST for our live, unedited and uncensored recording of The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and get a notification exactly when we go live! We strive to get you involved, whether it’s answering your questions, reading your comments on air or answering your tweets. There’s always a chance for you to be a part of the show. Get to Know Our Crew! Anthony Pinzone Twitter Website Kevin Steele Twitter Website Ryan Williams Twitter Website Ben Cummins Twitter Website Catch The Fantasy Authority All Over the Web

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 88, April 25, 2017. The NFL Draft is just days away, which means our draft shows are all wrapped up, and it’s time for our 2017 NFL Mock Draft! Kevin Steele (@fantasywrath13), Anthony Pinzone (@the1andonlypz), Ben Cummins (@BenCumminsFF), Ryan Williams (@RyanAlexander_W), Dynasty Frank (@DynastyFrank), Travis May (@FF_TravisM), Justin McCasland (@MaclandJ) and Jeff Donovan (@JeffDonovan_FF) join forces to give you in-depth analysis on all 32 picks in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Ok, maybe we’re exaggerating with the “in-depth analysis” bit, but it’s sure to be a good time! 2017 NFL Mock Draft Results 1.01 – Browns – Justin – Myles Garrett – DE, Texas A&M 1.02 – 49ers – Frank – Solomon Thomas – DE, Stanford 1.03 – Bears – Anthony – Marshon Lattimore – CB, Ohio St. 1.04 – Jaguars – Kevin – Leonard Fournette – RB, LSU 1.05 – Titans (via Rams) – Travis – Jamal Adams – S, LSU 1.06 – Jets – Ryan – Mitch Trubisky – QB, North Carolina 1.07 – Chargers – Jeff – Malik Hooker – S, Ohio St. 1.08 – Panthers – Ben – Christian McCaffrey – RB, Stanford 1.09 – Bengals – Justin – Derek Barnett – DE, Tennessee 1.10 – Bills – Frank – Corey Davis – WR, Western Michigan 1.11 – Saints – Anthony – Jonathan Allen – DT/DE, Alabama 1.12 – Browns (via Eagles) – Kevin – O.J. Howard – TE, Alabama 1.13 – Cardinals – Travis – Jabrill Peppers – S/LB, Michigan 1.14 – Eagles (via Vikings) – Ryan – Charles Harris – DE, Missouri 1.15 – Colts – Jeff – Takkarist McKinley – DE, UCLA 1.16 – Ravens – Ben – Mike Williams – WR, Clemson 1.17 – Redskins – Justin – Malik McDowell – DL, Michigan St. 1.18 – Titans – Travis – John Ross – WR, Washington 1.19 – Buccaneers – Frank – Dalvin Cook – RB, Florida St. 1.20 – Broncos – Ben – Ryan Ramczyk – OT, Wisconsin 1.21 – Lions – Kevin – Gareon Conley – DB, Ohio St. 1.22 – Dolphins – Anthony – Taco Charlton – DE, Michigan 1.23 – Giants – Frank – David Njoku – TE, Miami 1.24 – Raiders – Ryan – Jarrad Davis – LB, Florida 1.25 – Texans – Anthony – Deshaun Watson – QB, Clemson

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 87, April 20, 2017. Kevin Steele (@fantasywrath13), Ben Cummins (@BenCumminsFF), Ryan Williams (@RyanAlexander_W) and Dynasty Frank (@DynastyFrank) welcome Pro Football Focus Analyst and NDT Scouting National Scout Eliot Crist (@EliotCrist to the show to discuss 2017 Rookie Tight Ends and partake in a rookie mock draft. Top Tier 2017 Rookie Tight Ends Talk about the top 3 guys, which one is your favorite NFL prospect, and who would you be drafting first in a dynasty rookie draft today? O.J. Howard, Alabama David Njoku, Miami Evan Engram, Ole Miss Mid Tier 2017 Rookie Tight Ends Bucky Hodges, VA Tech Gerald Everett, South Alabama Jonnu Smith, Florida International Jake Butt, Michigan Adam Shaheen, Ashland Late Round 2017 Rookie Tight Ends George Kittle, Iowa Jeremy Sprinkle, Arkansas Jordan Leggett, Clemson 2017 Rookie Mock Draft 1.01 – Ben – McCaffrey 1.02 – Kevin – Mixon 1.03 – Eliot – Dalvin Cook 1.04 – Frank – Corey Davis 1.05 – Ryan – Leonard Fournette 1.06 – Ben – Mike Williams 1.07 – Kevin – Chris Gordwin 1.08 – Eliot – O.J. Howard 1.09 – Frank – David Njoku 1.10 – Ryan – John Ross 2.01 – Ryan – Evan Engram 2.02 – Frank – Deshaun Watson 2.03 – Eliot – Kareem Hunt 2.04 – Kevin – Patrick Mahomes 2.05 – Ben – Curtis Samuel 2.06 – Ryan – Marlon Mack 2.07 – Frank – Carlos Henderson 2.08 – Eliot – Alvin Kamara 2.09 – Kevin – Taywan Taylor 2.10 – Ben – Jeremy McNichols 3.01 – Ben – JuJu Smith-Schuster 3.02 – Kevin – D’Onta Foreman 3.03 – Eliot – Wayne Gallman 3.04 – Frank – Jamaal Williams 3.05 – Ryan – Bucky Hodges 3.06 – Ben – Samaje Perine 3.07 – Kevin – Zay Jones 3.08 – Eliot- Ardarius Stewart 3.09 – Frank – Aaron Jones 3.10 – Ryan – Cooper Kupp We’re Helping the AFSP #StopSuicide We are proud to announce that we have partnered up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! With your support we can help reduce the suicide rate in the US and raise awareness for mental illness. There are several ways to help. You can buy a sweet new TFA T-Shirt where 75% of the profits are donated to the AFSP. Donate directly via our campaign link. Or reach out to your local AFSP Chapter and participate in an Out of the Darkness Walk! For more details, visit our charity link: http://www.thefantasyauthority.com/tfa-charity-partnerships/ Don’t just

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 86, April 13, 2017. Kevin Steele (@fantasywrath13), Ben Cummins (@BenCumminsFF), Ryan Williams (@RyanAlexander_W) and Dynasty Frank (@DynastyFrank) welcome back NFL.com Analyst, host of the Backyard Banter, Fantasy Hipsters and NFL Fantasy Live Podcasts, as well as the creator of the reception perception, Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) to the show! It’s only fitting (and certainly no coincidence) that we’re talking 2017 Rookie Wide Receivers as we continue our countdown to the 2017 NFL Draft. Examining the Big Picture How does our brain play tricks on us when watching film as we try to confirm our own biases? Does a WR in this class come to mind when speaking of brain tricks? How do you keep bias out of it when charting the reception perception? What signifies a positive or negative grade against coverage on a play by play basis? When charting success rate against coverage, how many yards of “separation” does one have to get in order for it to be deemed a success? Do you ever struggle in categorizing plays and giving grades when the players assignment isn’t clear? Top Tier 2017 Rookie Wide Receivers Corey Davis Mike Williams JuJu Smith-Schuster John Ross Chris Godwin Breaking Down the Top Tier What parts of Corey Davis’ game shined when you charted him? Do you have any concerns with taking a WR, like Corey Davis, from a small school? Mike Williams wasn’t as good against man coverage as Davis. Was this the main reason he falls to 2? Do you feel Juju Smith-Schuster’s struggles can be attributed to poor QB play and/or inexperience? Are you concerned with John Ross’ inability to get consistent separation despite being the fastest player in the league? Chris Godwin showed an ability to run the full route tree and win in all areas of the field. How much of a boost does this information give him in your eyes? Second Tier 2017 Rookie Wide Receivers Carlos Henderson KD Cannon Zay Jones Curtis Samuel Malachi Dupre Cooper Kupp Isaiah Ford DeDe Westbrook Taywan Taylor Breaking Down the Second Tier Dynasty Frank is in love with Carlos Henderson, so what makes him fall to tier 2? Ford was a fun guy to watch on tape and you highlighted many reasons to like him, did any glaring issues show up on tape for you? Watching Taywan Taylor on film you see a wide receiver who plays bigger than his 5’11 frame. Why do you think he continues to be overlooked by many? Third Tier 2017 Rookie Wide Receivers Ardarius Stewart Chad Hansen Josh Reynolds Ishmael Zamora Robert Davis Josh Malone Amara Darboh Ryan Switzer Artavis Scott Mack Hollins Match Game with Matt Harmon

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 85, April 6, 2017. Kevin Steele (@fantasywrath13), Ben Cummins (@BenCumminsFF), Ryan Williams (@RyanAlexander_W) and Dynasty Frank (@DynastyFrank) continue their 2017 NFL Draft Breakdown, as they welcome fantasy football great and Rotoworld legend Evan Silva (@evansilva) to break down the 2017 Rookie Runningbacks. Examining the Big Picture What are some things that you look for in the 2017 Rookie Runningbacks? Is there any reason a team should consider taking a RB in the first round? Are any 2017 Rookie Runningbacks worthy of a first round pick? How do you handle fantasy players with horrible actions in their past, like Joe Mixon? How important is landing spot/system for these running backs? Can a prospect with RAW talent excel more than the top tier guys if they land in the right spot? Top Tier 2017 Rookie Runningbacks Christian McCaffrey Leonard Fournette Dalvin Cook Joe Mixon Alvin Kamara Breaking Down the Top Tier What are the biggest positives you see from this top tier? What are some concerns you have with them? Could the Ezekiel Elliott and Jordan Howard recency bias cause unfair expectations of this top tier? Is it better for top prospects to run at the combine or at their pro day? Breaking down the juiciest landing spots for each of the top rock carriers. Second Tier 2017 Rookie Runningbacks D’Onta Foreman Curtis Samuel Marlon Mack Jeremy McNichols Samaje Perine Aaron Jones Kareem Hunt Breaking Down the Second Tier Is the the next “Jordan Howard” in this group? Ben thinks Samaje Perine has the best chance to make an immediate impact. The love for Marlon Mack gets real, as Kevin and Ryan conduct the hype train. D’Onta Foreman doesn’t jump off the screen for any of the guys. Could Curtis Samuel transition into a WR role? Dynasty Frank isn’t impressed either way. Third Tier 2017 Rookie Runningbacks Jamaal Williams Elijah McGuire Elijah Hood Brian Hill Aaron Jones Breaking Down the Third Tier Evan likes Brian Hill of this group, but admits Jamaal Williams is getting the buzz. Aaron Jones is a late round flyer to keep an eye on. We’re Helping the AFSP #StopSuicide We are proud to announce that we have partnered up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! With your support we can help reduce the suicide rate in the US and raise awareness for mental illness. There are several ways to help. You can buy a sweet new TFA T-Shirt where 75% of the profits are donated to the AFSP. Donate directly via our campaign link. Or reach out to your local AFSP Chapter and participate in an Out of the Darkness W

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 84, March 30, 2017. It’s that time of year, time to start breaking down the 2017 NFL Draft! Kevin Steele (@fantasywrath13), Ben Cummins (@BenCumminsFF), Ryan Williams (@RyanAlexander_W) and Dynasty Frank (@DynastyFrank) are breaking down the 2017 Rookie Quarterbacks with special guest George Kritikos (@RotoHack) of dynastyleaguefootball.com. Do rookie QB’s have any fantasy relevance? George discusses the current rise in unique formats, including 2-QB and deep roster fantasy leagues. Nobody believes they hold any value in redraft formats. At what point are dynasty players targeting the top rookie QB’s? Top Tier 2017 Rookie Quarterbacks DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame Mitch Trubisky, North Carolina Deshaun Watson, Clemson Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech Breaking Down the Top Tier Favorite quarterback and why he’s above the rest. Does the offense they played in really make that big a difference? Do any of these guys have the ability to start from day one? Are any of these top tier guys worthy of a first round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft? Analyzing the flaws of the top 4. Second Tier 2017 Rookie Quarterbacks Davis Webb, California Brad Kaaya, Miami Nate Peterman, Pittsburgh Josh Dobbs, Tennessee Chad Kelly, Ole Miss Jerod Evans, Virginia Tech Alec Torgerson, Pennsylvana Breaking Down the Second Tier How did the NFL miss so badly on Dak Prescott and how do teams learn from it moving forward? Who’s your best guess to be the Prescott of the 2017 Rookie Quarterbacks? Which second tier guy has the greatest trump card and what is it? If Chad Kelly didn’t have off the field baggage, where would he rank? We’re Helping the AFSP #StopSuicide We are proud to announce that we have partnered up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! With your support we can help reduce the suicide rate in the US and raise awareness for mental illness. There are several ways to help. You can buy a sweet new TFA T-Shirt where 75% of the profits are donated to the AFSP. Donate directly via our campaign link. Or reach out to your local AFSP Chapter and participate in an Out of the Darkness Walk! For more details, visit our charity link: http://www.thefantasyauthority.com/tfa-charity-partnerships/ Don’t just listen to the TFA Podcast, be a part of the show! Join us on YouTube every Tuesday Night at 9:00PM EST for our live, unedited and uncensored recording of The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and get a notification exactly when we go live! We strive to get you involved, whether it’s

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 83, March 16, 2017. The Fantasy Authority Podcast is back with our first recorded episode since Superbowl 51! Anthony Pinzone (@the1andonlypz), Kevin Steele (@fantasywrath13), Ben Cummins (@BenCumminsFF and Ryan Williams (@RyanAlexander_W) react to all the latest free agency signings from around the NFL! We’ll be ranking the moves based on a special St. Patrick’s Day ranking system! 1 – White Girl Wasted – this move was awful. 2 – Shamrock – Shamrock. Common, boring, meh. 3 – Pot of Gold! – Lucky to find it, we consider this a good signing. 4 – Four Leaf Clover – A rare sighting! This move had us impressed. White Girl Wasted Free Agency Signings Ben and Anthony think the L.A. Chargers made a huge mistake adding Okung. Kevin thinks the Mike Glennon move could end up failing hard. Robert Woods a solid signing for the Rams? Not a chance, says Ryan Williams. Shamrock (Meh) Free Agency Signings Anthony hops on the Robert Woods to the L.A. Rams meh-train. Brandon Marshall to the Giants a meh move? Kev is alone in his thoughts. Pierre Garcon in San Francisco and Terrance Williams resigning with the Cowboys. Ben couldn’t just choose one! Ryan thinks Torrey Smith to Philadelphia is unimpressive. Kevin explodes with opposition! Pot of Gold Free Agency Signings Anthony, Ryan and Ben are all on-board the Marshall to the Giants optimism. Kevin thinks Eddie Lacy to the Seahawks could make him a rock solid option once again. Terrelle Pryor replaces DeSean Jackson AND Pierre Garcon in Washington, making him a hot commodity for Ryan Williams. Not only does Ben love the Alshon Jeffery to Philadelphia signing, he thinks Cameron Meredith sky-rockets up the rankings back in Chicago. We have a Rex Burkhead to New England sighting! The boys react as they hear the news. Four Leaf Clover Free Agency Signings DeSean Jackson to Tampa Bay not only boosts his own value, but jumps both Mike Evans and Jameis Winston as well. Jack Doyle is alone in Indianapolis now and Ben thinks he solidifies himself as a dependable TE1 in 2017. Anthony loves Brandin Cooks now that he’s been traded to the Patriots, but the fellas don’t agree that his value gets better. Winners, Losers and Underrated Michael Thomas and Willie Snead benefit big time from Cooks going to New England. Rishard Matthews is sitting pretty as the Titans miss out on the big name wide receivers. Sterling Shepards value takes a major hit with the Brandon Marshall signing. Charles Johnson to the Panthers makes Kevin giddy. Kendall Wright to the Bears has Ryan buying out all the jerseys. Ben and Anthony welcomed Brian Hoyer to San Francisco as his plane landed. We’re Helping the AFSP #StopSuicide We are proud to announce that we have partnered up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! With your support we can help reduce the suicide rate in the US and raise awareness for mental il

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 82, February 2, 2017. The big game is over! It’s time for our Superbowl 51 recap. This game will easily go down as both the greatest comeback and the biggest let down in Superbowl history. Where do you stand? Did the Falcons lose the game, or did the Patriots win it? Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13) and Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) answer just that in the last #TFAPodcast of the 2016-2017 season! How about some free agency talk as well? We take an early look at some of the biggest names to hit the open market. With just a month until the free agency frenzy starts, we’re predicting best fits and favorite landing spots. NFL Awards and Pro Football Hall of Fame Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan wins NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year honors. Oakland Raiders pass rusher Khalil Mack takes the Defensive Player of the Year. Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott receivers Offensive Rookie of the Year honors over teammate Ezekiel Elliot. San Diego Chargers pass rusher Joey Bosa gets Defensive Rookie of the Year. Kurt Warner, Terrell Davis, Jason Taylor, Ladainian Tomlinson and Morten Anderson make up the 2017 Hall of Fame class. Terrell Owens snubbed for a second straight year. Is “politics” getting in the way of the Hall of Fame? Kyle Shanahan is officially named Head Coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Superbowl 51 Recap Did the Patriots win, or did the Falcons lose? What mistakes cost the Falcons the win? Tom Brady named MVP. Should it have been James White? The coveted Greatest of All Time talk. Does this Superbowl win solidify Brady and Belichek’s standing? Early Free Agency Preview Brian Hoyer, Mike Glennon, Geno Smith and Kirk Cousins top the free agent quarterback list. Tyrod Taylor, Jay Cutler and Nick Foles are names to watch as potential cap casualties. Out of Le’Veon Bell, Eddie Lacy, Latavius Murray and LeGarrette Blount, it’s very possible that only Bell re-signs. Danny Woodhead and Darren McFadden make for interesting low-cost vet options. CJ Anderson, Adrian Peterson and Doug Martin are possible cap cuts. DeSean Jackson is expected to return to the Eagles. What do the Bears do about Alshon Jeffery? Terrelle Pryor, Kenny Britt, Pierre Garcon, Brandon LaFell, Kenny Britt and Cordarrelle Patterson are all interesting free agent options. Could we see the 49ers put together a rag-tag group of receivers in year 1? The Jets and Brandon Marshall could part ways. Martellus Bennett leads the TE free agent pool. He’s expecting a big pay day after a Superbowl win. Julius Thomas the most interest potential cut. Don’t just listen to the TFA Podcast, be a part of the show! Join us on YouTube every Tuesday Night at 9:00PM EST for our live, unedited and uncensored recording of The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and get a notification exactly when we go live! We strive to get you involved, whether it’s answering your questions, reading your comments on air or answering your tweets. There’s always a chance for you to be a part of the show.

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 81, February 2, 2017. Superbowl 51 week is upon us and we’ve got loads of banter raring and ready to go! From favorite foods and traditions to predicting the winner and taking on prop bets. Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13), Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) and Ben (@BenCumminsFF) are filled with excitement as they get you ready for the biggest game of the year! Biggest Stories Heading into Superbowl 51 Weekend The Indianapolis Colts hire Chiefs Executive Chris Ballard as their next GM. If Carson Palmer calls it a career, the Cardinals have their eyes on Tony Romo and Mike Glennon. Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green could be cut this offseason after a shaky first year. Reports out of Denver point to the Broncos making a push to acquire Tony Romo from the Dallas Cowboys. The Chiefs could cut RB Jamaal Charles, saving them $6.8m in cap space. The San Francisco 49ers have hired former NFL Safety John Lynch as their new GM. He has ZERO front office experience. Superbowl Traditions and Predictions Bacon wrapped smokies, wings, buffalo chicken dip and cheesy bacon puffs all top the list of favorite Superbowl foods amongst the podcast crew. The guys lack any real Superbowl Traditions, help them out by sending some of your favorites to them on twitter @FF_Authority. The boys make their Superbowl predictions. With Ryan having money on the Falcons to win the Superbowl, he’s a lock to pick them to win it. Right? Previewing Superbowl 51 Ben dives deep into the stats to show you just how good this Superbowl 51 match-up really is. Which coaching match-up interests the guys most? Which RB tandem would you rather have; Blount and Lewis or Freeman and Coleman? Who has a bigger day, Julio Jones or Julian Edelman? Avatar bet incoming! Which injured star will be missed most, Desmond Trufant or Rob Gronkowski? Who will be Superbowl 51’s unsung hero? Who will be the X-factor? Keys to the Game: What each team needs to do to win Superbowl 51. Don’t just listen to the TFA Podcast, be a part of the show! Join us on YouTube every Tuesday Night at 9:00PM EST for our live, unedited and uncensored recording of The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and get a notification exactly when we go live! We strive to get you involved, whether it’s answering your questions, reading your comments on air or answering your tweets. There’s always a chance for you to be a part of the show. Get to Know Our Crew! Anthony Pinzone Twitter Website Kevin Steele Twitter Website Ryan

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 80, January 26, 2017. The 2016 fantasy season has pretty much come to a close. Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13), Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) and Ben (@BenCumminsFF) take a look back at some of the seasons biggest surprises, biggest hits and biggest busts in this 80th episode of The Fantasy Authority Podcast, 2016 Season Review. Also in this episode… The Falcons and the Patriots are set to battle it out in Superbowl LI and Vegas opens the odds at a 59 over under. Do you think this was the worst playoffs we’ve ever seen in terms of entertainment value? The 49ers are expected to go after Kirk Cousins hard. Is there any chance he moves on from Washington? Who’s more likely to be traded; Tony Romo, AJ McCarron or Jimmy Garrapollo? Carson Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald are both mulling retirement. What are Arizona’s options if both players hang ’em up? Ben Roethlisberger is non-committal on the 2017 season. Is there any real cause for concern? The Colts finally fire Ryan Grigson! Is Peyton Manning an option to fill his shoes? Let’s talk strategy. Which strategies worked and which didn’t? What lessons did you learn in your 2016 fantasy season? Kevin learned to stick to his guns and not jump on the hype train so easily. Ben forced himself into a draft strategy instead of adjusting on the fly. Ryan pegs Matt Ryan as his most surprising player of the year. Kevin and Ben are both shocked at the emergence of Terrelle Pryor and collapse of Allen Robinson. Anthony was high on Latavius Murray going into the season and was more than happy with the result. Ben and Kevin agree that Kirk Cousins was a high value target for them. Ryan hit the nail on the head with Davante Adams. Stay for the outro to see what I mean

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 79, January 19, 2017. Two weeks in a row we’ve provided money lineups, and this week will be no different! Episode 79 features live championship lineup building, giving direct insight as to how our guys are approaching this weekends two-game slate. Follow along as Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13), Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) and Ben (@BenCumminsFF) work together to build the ultimate GPP championship lineup. Also in this episode… Brock Osweiler keeps the Texans in it for the first half, then completely blows it. Tom Brady and company get the job done on a “down day” vs. the Texans. The Steelers’ Chris Boswell kicks a playoff record 6 FG’s to give the Steelers the win over KC. Green Bay wins a tight one against Dallas in the closing seconds. Should the Cowboys have put Tony Romo in the game? Matt Ryan continues to soar, puts up 36 points on the Seahawks “elite” defense. The Seahawks offense struggled again. What’s next for Seattle? What’s your strategy for attacking short slates? How do you get contrarian with only two matchups? How much variance should you have without getting crazy? Is cash play even an option? The guys choose a strategy for their championship lineup building. With the team complete, the guys start making adjustments and spreading money around. Finalizing the roster and considering alternative lineups. Championship Lineup Final Roster QB – Tom Brady – $7,100 RB – Ty Montgomery – $5,600 RB – James White – $3,200 WR – Antonio Brown – $8,800 WR – Julian Edelman – $7,300 WR – Julio Jones – $8,200 TE – Jesse James – $2,700 FLEX – Chris Hogan – $3,900 DST – Falcons – $2,200 What did you think of our Championship Lineup? Let us know on Twitter (@FF_Authority) and let’s chat lineup building! Remember to stick with us all year long for the very best in fantasy football information and advice. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher and never miss another episode again. Intro music by Boyz II Men performing End Of The Road. (C) 1993 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 78, January 12, 2017. The guys had your DFS urges covered for wildcard weekend, even providing a winning lineup! This week they’ll try again as they break down the divisional round DFS options for you to target. Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13), Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) and Ben (@BenCumminsFF) take you through each game of the divisional playoffs with insights into the top DFS plays, players to fade and GPP gems. Still not confident you can set a winning lineup? Don’t worry, the guys provide their co-op lineup at the end of the show. Also in this episode… Kevin and Ryan start the show with some Chiefs/Steelers smack talk. Why Jeremy Maclin could be a better play than Tyreek Hill. Is Le’veon Bell worth another huge price tag? Does Travis Kelce still offer value as the highest priced TE? Not a single Houston Texan is worth a play. Which Patriots are worth plays in such a great match-up? Are the Packers without Jordy too risky? What to expect from Randall Cobb after his 3 touchdown wildcard performance. Stacking the Cowboys, do you have trust in the rookies? Dallas defense an option? Ryan thinks so. Kevin likes the Falcons vs. Seahawks as the game of the week. No love for Thomas Rawls this week. Is that a mistake? Jimmy Graham is the only other TE Kevin is considering. Devonta Freeman or Tevin Coleman, who has the better value? TFA Podcast lineup of the week. What does your divisional round lineup look like? Send us a picture on Twitter (@FF_Authority) and we’ll let you know what we think! Remember to stick with us all year long for the very best in fantasy football information and advice. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher and never miss another episode again.

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 77, January 5, 2017. The NFL regular season has come to an end, which means the wildcard weekend is almost upon us! Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13), Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) and Ben (@BenCumminsFF) are back once again, talking coaching changes, wildcard weekend and of course, DFS. With just four games on the docket, the DFS action is gonna be tougher than ever. The guys are ready for it, with in-depth analysis of their favorite plays, plays to avoid and even some sneaky plays to give you the ultimate edge. Also in this episode… Anthony, Ryan and Kevin give their thoughts on their teams chances in the playoffs. The most surprising coach or GM not fired is… Predictions for the Dolphins vs. Steelers match-up. Could Jay Ajayi repeat his 200 yard performance vs. the Steelers? Why Le’Veon Bell is a must-start DFS play in all formats. Eli Rogers, Kenny Stills or Sammie Coates? Ben and Kevin debate the better low-cost option. Predictons for the Brock Osweiler led Texans vs. the Connor Cook led Raiders. Why your defense MUST come from the Texans/Raiders game. Lamar Miller and Latavius Murray should get the ball a ton. Giants or Packers, will offense or defense prevail? OBJ is a must-start DFS play for Ben. Aaron Rodgers or Eli Manning. Who has the better DFS value this week? Davante Adams and Jared Cook are both among the best low-cost options of the week. Predictions for the Lions vs. the Seahawks. Why Ben is playing Zach Zenner in every single one of his line-ups. Making the case for Jermaine Kearse and Paul Richardson over Jimmy Graham. Russell Wilson or Matt Stafford? Discussing the more reliable DFS option. Golden Tate and Eric Ebron top Kevin’s DFS options from the Lions. The guys reveal their collaborative DFS lineup for wildcard weekend. What does your wildcard weekend lineup look like? Send us a picture on Twitter (@FF_Authority) and we’ll let you know what we think! Remember to stick with us all year long for the very best in fantasy football information and advice. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher and never miss another episode again.

The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 76, December 29, 2016. The fantasy season is officially over, hopefully you brought home the crown! It’s time for us to change gears, as we take a look at DFS (daily fantasy sports) for the final week of the season. New to DFS? We got you covered! Kevin and Ryan go in-depth on the best way to approach your lineup, including things like looking at the match-ups, stacking players from the same team and knowing when to pull the trigger on value plays. Also in this episode… Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota are both done for the year with broken legs. Carlos Hyde, TJ Yeldon and Kenneth Farrow all done for the year. The Steelers are resting Ben Roethlisberger, Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown against the Browns. Lamar Miller and Thomas Rawls are in danger of missing week 17. Tyler Lockett suffers gruesome injury, will be done for the year. Tyler Eifert ruled out, Cameron Brate sent to IR. Paxton Lynch to get the start in the Broncos final game of the year. Rex Ryan is out in Buffalo, what’s next for the Bills? We break down the playoff scenarios for the final week of NFL football. Why this week may not be the best week to get started with DFS. Our top plays in DFS this week. We take a look at value plays to keep in mind for your DFS lineup. Have more questions about DFS? Reach out on Twitter (@FF_Authority) and ask away! Remember to stick with us all year long for the very best in fantasy football information and advice. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher and never miss another episode again. Need personalized tips for setting your lineup? Join us on The Fantasy Authority GAMEDAY Podcast each Sunday at 11:30AM EST leading right up ’til kickoff. As always, feel free to follow along with this episode by checking out our show notes, found on thefantasyauthority.com/tfa-podcast.