Fantasy Focused

Beast Mode is currently being drafted as the 26th running back off the board, while Doug Martin is going as the 52nd running back. Is 26th too early for Marshawn and do you love the value of the “Dougernaut” all the way at 52? Any love for Richard or Washington? We break it down.

Kareem Hunt led the NFL in rushing as a rookie in 2017, yet he isn’t being drafted as a top 5 fantasy running back in most leagues (currently the 8th RB w/ an ADP of 11). Are fantasy owners making a mistake? We love Hunt in the back half of the first round and expect … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – Kansas City Chiefs"

Melvin Gordon is currently being drafted as the 10th Running Back off the board and the 15th player overall, despite finishing as the #5 PPR back in 2017 and reaching career highs in carries, rushing yards, catches and receiving yards. What gives? We discuss the Chargers backfield in this episode of RBBC.

Rookie Royce Freeman is currently being drafted as the 26th running back off the board and 61+ overall, while Devontae Booker is being drafted as the #43 running back and 135+ overall. De’Angelo Henderson is still in the picture, but isn’t likely to factor into the bulk of the carries. Is Freeman the guy to … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – Denver Broncos"

Derek Tate of FantasyFocused.com takes an in depth look at the rookie running back performances for week 1 of the NFL preseason action and how it affects their fantasy draft value moving forward!

Looking for an unconventional strategy for your fantasy football drafts? Look no further. In Episode 125 of the Fantasy Focused podcast, the crew discusses the somewhat scary strategy of not drafting a wide receiver until the 6th round at the earliest. They also discuss their standard “no quarterback or tight end until the 10th round” … Continue reading "Episode 125 – Fantasy Football Draft Strategy – “Zero Receiver Method”"

Ryan Levy and Derek Tate sync up with Justin Lonero of FootballDiehards.com to discuss some intriguing training camp battles and then dive into some classic either/ors. Note: recorded prior to the injury of Derrius Guice.

The Fantasy Focused crew goes “Diggin’ for Diamonds” to find you the best value picks for your fantasy football drafts in the latest episode of the podcast. Rounds 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. Enjoy!

The Fantasy Focused crew welcomes Chris Harris of HarrisFootball.com to discuss some preseason depth chart battles, Joe Mixon love, either/ors and late round sleepers!

With Jeremy Hill no longer in the picture and a favorable schedule for the Bengals in 2018, the path should be cleared for a major fantasy season for Joe Mixon. But is the better draft day VALUE Gio Bernard in PPR? The Bengals also drafted Walton out of Miami. We discuss it all in this … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – Cincinnati Bengals"