Adam Levitan returns to the Solo Pod streets to share stories from his summer, his thoughts on the upcoming NFL season, and his wisdom on dating while balding, in response to a fresh batch of listener questions.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 

0:50 - Thoughts From the Summer

4:04 - The Best Ball Ecosystem

5:59 - ETR's In-Season Plans

13:43 - Listener Questions

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Adam Levitan, Evan Silva and Mike Leone take one last look at 2025 NFL Fantasy Football Drafts, previewing and providing all their analysis to give you everything you need to crush your draft and RB drafting strategy this year

In this episode, we discuss:

- Is drafting three RBs in your first three picks a viable strategy?

- How should you pivot if you miss out on the elite RBs?

- Who are the mid-round RBs that could save your draft?

- Which Round Two RBs stand out above the rest?

- Our experts' thoughts on Handcuffing, and whether you should do it

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 

2:10 - How 2025 Running Back Strategy Shapes Up

6:28 - Drafting Without Two Elite RBs

10:18 - Backing At the End of the First Round

14:57 - Round Two Running Backs

21:12 - Drafting RB-RB-RB

25:25 - Favorite Mid-Round Targets

31:56 - RB Busts to Avoid

43:17 - Late-Round Strategy & Sleepers

49:11 - Handcuffing Strategy

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva round off the offseason with one last news and notes podcast for all the last-minute tweaks and adjustments ahead of your NFL Fantasy Football drafts this week.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Why has Ollie Gordon found his way onto Evan's Sleeper List

- Projecting Washington's backfield split following Brian Robinson's trade

- How you should be handling Amari Cooper and Jacobi Meyers in Las Vegas

- Why Tony Pollard's stock just went through the roof

- Whether the concern over Brock Bowers' preseason usage is justified

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 

2:11 - Brian Robinson Traded to 49ers, How It Impacts San Francisco

6:08 - Commanders Fallout From Brian Robinson Trade

9:34 - Terry McLaurin Signs Contract Extension

12:41 - Amari Cooper Signs With Raiders, Jacobi Meyers Requests Trade

17:01 - Concerns Over Brock Bowers Preseason Usage

19:58 - Tajae Spears Lands on IR

22:54 - Devaughn Vele Traded to New Orleans

26:46 - Chris Godwin Avoid PUP List, Not Expected Back Until October

28:45 - Jauan Jennings Injury/Holdout Continues

31:46 - Cam Skattebo Moved Down in Silva’s Rankings

33:07 - Javonte Williams Expected to Start in Dallas

33:18 - Joe Mixon Expected To Land on PUP

37:11 - Adam Thielen Back to Vikings Trade Rumours Heat Up

39:16 - Kansas City Offense Shreds in Preseason

40:38 - Ollie Gordon Stocks Rise, Lands on Silva’s Sleepers List

44:09 - MVS Released by Seattle, Tory Horton In Line for WR3 Role

45:25 - Spencer Rattler Named Saints Starting QB

46:57 - Malik Washington Rumoured To Win Miami WR3 Job

48:40 - Isaac TeSlaa Heats Up in Detroit

51:27 - Matthew Stafford Back Practicing Regularly, But Concerns Persist

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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices?

In this episode, we discuss:

• Who is the best pick in Round 3?

• The Steelers' backfield

• Jaxson Dart balls in the preseason

• Can Tet McMillan be a star?

• Is Javonte Williams cooked?

Links mentioned in the episode:

1. Market Monday (August 25)

2. Silva's Shy Away List

3. Fantasy Team Previews

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva provide the answers for the test that is your upcoming NFL Fantasy Football drafts by labelling the strategy they would employ and their favorite players they would pick in each round to create their perfect draft.

In this episode, we discuss:

- What strategy to employ for your bench

- How to draft Wide Receivers if you miss out on them early?

- How late to draft a TE if you miss out on an elite option?

- Which rounds hold the best WR talent value?

- What an ideal roster construction looks like through the first 10 picks

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 

1:29 - Round One

5:18 - Round Two

8:50 - Round Three

13:11 - Round Four

16:35 - Round Five

20:04 - Round Six

24:19 - Round Seven

27:08 - Round Eight

31:11 - Round Nine

34:36 - Round Ten

37:29 - Bench Strategy in Redraft

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva talk through all of Evan's changes to his Top 150, as well as dissect all the news and notes from across the NFL to ensure that you’re up to date to crush your NFL draft with the most up-to-date fantasy football analysis.

In this episode, we discuss:

- How high will Evan rank Emeka Egbuka following the Jalen McMillan injury?

- How does Daniel Jones impact the rest of the Colts fantasy football players?

- Where should you be drafting TreVeyon Henderson?

- Why has Breece Hall found his way onto the Shy Away List?

- Which Washington Running Back has entered Evan’s top 100?

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 

0:57 - Brian Robinson Trade/Release Incoming, Jacory Croskey-Merritt Ranking Surges

9:08 - Daniel Jones Confirmed As Starter in Indianapolis, Colts Fantasy Fallout

15:41 - Joe Flacco Confirmed As Starter in Clevelan, Browns Fantasy Fallout

18:23 - Quinshon Judkins Charges Dropped, Remains Unsigned 

20:02 - Rashee Rice Suspension Uncertainty Remains

23:40 - Jalen McMillan to IR, Chris Godwin Injury Concerns

27:08 - DeVon Achane Injures Calf, Dolphins Pracautiously Hold Him Out

31:33 - Kaleb Johnson Negative Camp Reports Continue In Pittsburgh

34:15 - Jets Backfield Showing More Signs of Becoming A Committee

36:15 - Kenneth Walker on Maintenance Program For Foot Injury

39:10 - Christian Kirk Starts in 2-WRs Sets Ahead of Jayden Higgins

42:02 - Caleb Williams & Bears Offense Offer Strong Showing in Preseason Week Two

44:27 - TreVeyon Henderson Hype Train Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

45:44 - Matthew Stafford Returns to Practice

46:47 - Quentin Johnston Suffers Concussion, Provides Clarity in Chargers WR Depth Chart

48:28 - James Cook Finally Signs Contract Extension in Buffalo

50:54 - Marshawn Lloyd Injures Hamstring, Unlikely For Week One

52:04 - Tyler Goodson Suffers Injury, DJ Giddens & Will Shipley Strengthen “One Injury Away” Spots

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Adam Levitan welcomes ESPN's Injury & Fantasy Football Expert Stephania Bell to the show to discuss the biggest injury situations heading into this season, and how you need to handle them ahead of your Fantasy Football drafts this year

In this episode, we discuss:

- Did Stefon Diggs discover yacht parties to be the perfect ACL recovery approach?

- What the 49ers are doing to ensure Christian McCaffrey is 100%, and do we buy it?

- The eerie quietness surrounding Joe Mixon

- Could Chris Godwin miss substantial time Tampa Bay?

- Will Kenneth Walker's foot injury become a lingering nuisance to your team?

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 

2:18 - Christian McCaffrey

11:02 - Chris Godwin

17:55 - Brandon Aiyuk

20:29 - Stefon Diggs

24:24 - Isaiah Pacheco

27:19 - Kenneth Walker & Jayden Reed

31:35 - Joe Mixon

35:36 - J.K. Dobbins

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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices?

In this episode, we discuss:

• TreVeyon Henderson moving up

• What to make of Quinshon Judkins

• Can Christian Kirk pay off?

• Darnell Mooney falling

• Kaleb Johnson too pricey?

Links mentioned in the episode:

1. Levitan's Perfect Fantasy Draft (2025)

2. ETR Staff Sleepers & Busts

3. Fantasy Team Previews

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Adam Levitan, Evan Silva and John Daigle bring you the most valuable list heading into your 2025 NFL Fantasy Football draft - the sleepers list. The trio provide five sleepers each, varying from standard home league sleepers to deeper league sleepers who could be the reason you win your fantasy league this season.

In this episode, we discuss:

- The rookie WR going completely under the radar

- The fourth round rookie RB on the verge of a huge opportunity

-Why this could be the year for Trevor Lawrence

- The second year WR primed to take over as an Alpha WR

- The backup RB that is one injury away from the best role in fantasy

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 

3:10 - Rashid Shaheed

7:09 - Bhayshul Tuten

10:04 - Christian Kirk

12:35 - Woody Marks

14:56 - Josh Palmer

18:00 - Keon Coleman

19:50 - Colston Loveland & Tyler Warren

22:35 - Will Shipley

25:24 - Jayden Blue

28:26 - Dont’e Thornton

31:19 - Trevor Lawrence

35:17 - Roschon Johnson

37:00 - Anthony Richardson

39:34 - Darius Slayton

42:12 - Kyle Williams

44:48 - Superflex Sleepers

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Adam Levitan sits down with a legend of the Fantasy Football Auction Draft industry, NFFC Hall of Famer Chris Eibl, to discuss everything you need to know to win your Auction Drafts in the 2025 Fantasy Football season.

In this episode, we discuss:

- What trends are emerging in 2025 Auction Drafts

- A complete guide to nominating players

- How strategies change for Superflex Auction draft leagues

- How to ensure you win the end game of drafts

- What Chris thinks is the best way to split your budget between starters and bench players

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro 

1:31 - 2025 Fantasy Football Auction Landscape

5:42 - Stars & Scrubs

8:20 - A Guide For Positional Spending

10:38 - Starters vs Bench Spending Allocation

12:32 - Adapt or Pivot in Inflated Value Drafts

14:37 - How Rookie RB Class Impacts 2025 Auction Drafts

16:28 - Strategies For Drafting Quarterbacks

18:13 - Strategies For Drafting Tight Ends

20:16 - A Guide to Nominating

21:50 - When To Bid Over Target Price

22:50 - Unique Trends in 2025 Auction Drafts

24:41 - Which Players Are Being Overvalued or Undervalued?

27:21 - End Game Strategies

28:33 - Chris’ Biggest Disagreements From ETR Rankings

31:05 - Superflex in Auction Drafts

34:25 - Listener Questions

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