Fantasy Fax Podcast

Fantasy Fax Podcast

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Fantasy Fax Podcast episodes

  • Week 5 Waivers and Thursday Night Preview (Ep. 22)

    Welcome back to the Fantasy Fax Podcast! Drew and David are together again to break down the fantasy football storylines that matter heading into Week 5—from Tetairoa McMillan’s breakout and the latest injury news to rest-of-season rankings, trade ideas, and waiver-wire targets. Who should you add, start, or trade for this week? The guys share their takes on players like CeeDee Lamb, Nico Collins, Emmanuel Wilson, Romeo Doubs, and more, then look ahead to Thursday night football and the decisions that could help you get the win. Let’s get into it!

    1 hr 9 min
  • Week 3 Breakdown and Starts of the week (ep. 21)

    Episode 21 breaks down all the week 3 matchups and releases our starts of the week. We react to the beating the Packers took on Thursday nightand talk about what that means for the coming weeks. We break down which defenses are viable options, and which borderline starts should be kept on the bench. Key new injuries are addressed along with much more!

    43 min
  • Week 3 Waivers and Thursday Night Breakdown (Ep. 20)

    Week 2 brought brutal injuries, surprising performances, and plenty of fantasy uncertainty. Drew and David break down the biggest injury news, including Caleb Williams, Jaden Daniels, Saquon Barkley, J.K. Dobbins, Malik Nabers, and more, while evaluating which players are worth holding, benching, or replacing. They also cover the most important waiver-wire targets at running back, wide receiver, tight end, quarterback, and defense—including Jonah Coleman, Tank Bigsby, Dalton Schultz, Tyler Shough, and others—before previewing the Packers-Falcons Thursday night matchup.

    1 hr 7 min
  • Week 2 Breakdown and Starts of the Week (Ep. 19)

    Episode 19 of Fantasy Fax Podcast is here, where we get you ready for Week 2 with a close look at the biggest matchups, the players you can trust, and the starts of the week that could swing your fantasy matchup. We’ll react to Thursday night’s high-scoring Bills-Lions showdown before breaking down the Sunday slate, including the best games to target and the players whose volume and matchups make them strong lineup options. Drew also shares his and David’s top starts of the week, including Dalton Schultz, Brock Purdy, and Aaron Jones, while highlighting key injury situations, defensive streamers, and players you may want to leave on your bench. Whether you’re looking for a safe floor, a breakout candidate, or a last-minute lineup edge, this episode has the fantasy insight you need to make smarter decisions and start Week 2 with confidence.

    1 hr 7 min
  • Week 2 Waivers & Thursday Night Preview (Ep. 18)

    Week 1 of fantasy football already brought big performances, major injuries, and plenty of tough lineup decisions. Drew and David break down the latest news on A.J. Brown, Zay Flowers, Ladd McConkey, Brock Bowers, Jordan Mason, and more, while identifying the waiver-wire running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks worth targeting before Week 2. They also preview the high-scoring Thursday night matchup between the Lions and Bills, and explain which players are safe to start. Set yourself up well for the rest of the season and week 2 with this episode. Thanks for listening!

    1 hr 10 min
  • Week 1 Breakdown and Starts of the Week (Ep. 17)

    Episode 17 of the Fantasy Fax podcast is here! In this episode, Drew takes you through all 14 Sunday and Monday matchups, highlighting the players you can trust, the risky starts to avoid, and the waiver-wire options who could help save your week. You’ll hear why Chris Godwin and Juwan Johnson are our starts of the week, which high-scoring games are worth targeting, how injuries and changing depth charts affect fantasy value, and which defenses are ready to deliver. Whether you’re stuck on a flex decision, replacing an injured player, or simply looking for an edge before kickoff, the Fantasy Fax Podcast helps you make smarter decisions one matchup at a time.

    58 min
  • Sleepers & Wed/Thu Night Breakdown (Ep. 16)

    Week 1 of fantasy football is finally here, and Drew and David are helping you get ready for the opening slate. They break down some preseason sleepers worth stashing, why you should have handcuff running backs on your bench, and the roster moves that could give you an edge before kickoff. The guys also preview the Wednesday and Thursday games, sharing their start-or-sit advice on players like Ramondre Stevenson, Jadarian Price, Drake Maye, George Kittle, and more. Plus, they make their early Super Bowl predictions and offer a reminder not to overreact to the highs and lows of Week 1. Tune in for actionable fantasy advice, bold takes, and plenty of football energy as the season gets underway.

    48 min
  • 2026 Ride or Die's (Ep. 15)

    Episode 15 and our 2026 Ride or Die's are here! Drew and David make their strongest preseason cases for the players they trust most at cost, with a focus on where the market is lagging behind camp buzz, role clarity, and real fantasy upside. Three players each. Zero hesitation. If you're drafting right now, this episode gives you the exact targets Drew and David are willing to plant their flags on. This is the kind of episode that can change a draft board fast if you're deciding between a safe pick and a player with league-winning potential. Thanks for listening and please share!

    1 hr 21 min
  • 12 Team Mock Draft (Ep. 14)

    In this episode of the Fantasy Fax Podcast, Drew and David break down a 12-team half-PPR mock draft and walk through their strategy from different draft slots. They compare hero RB builds, discuss when to chase upside versus safety, and explain how recent injury news is shifting their values on key players like Ashton Jeanty, Nico Collins, and Chris Olave. The conversation is fast-moving, opinionated, and packed with practical fantasy football takeaways for managers drafting in the next couple of weeks, while also teasing next week’s “ride or dies” episode, where they’ll each put their stamp of approval on the players they’re most confident will deliver this season. Thanks for listening and please share!

    48 min
  • Mock Draft and Injury Mayhem (Ep. 13)

    Episode 13 is here! Drew and David break down a full 10-team half-PPR mock draft and the injury fallout that’s already reshaping fantasy boards. From Christian McCaffrey and Breece Hall to Tyler Warren, Jaden Higgins, Jordan Tyson, and Sam LaPorta, they sort out which names matter, who’s moving up, and where the real value is hiding. Then they walk through how to attack the 3 and 10 spots, when to pivot off your plan, and how to build a roster that can handle the turn. If you want sharper draft strategy and a better read on the board before your league starts, this episode delivers the real-time thinking behind every pick. Thanks for listening and please share!

    1 hr 38 min

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