Fantasy Fullback Dive | Roto Street Journal Fantasy Football Podcast

On the eve of Preseason Action kicking off, The Wolf covers all the players who have seen their fantasy football value rise, fall, or have gotten hurt. Find out who's making major moves - for better or worse - in the Fantasy Football Rankings. This extensive breakdown includes analysis on OVER 20 players, including:

Risers:

-Kerryon Johnson’s receiving upside with Theo Riddick removed

-How Todd Gurley looks in early camp

-Why Dede Westrbook, Curtis Samuel, DeSean Jackson are now all high-upside WR3s you can get for cheap

-What makes Royce Freeman, Kalen Ballage, KeeSean Johnson, John Brown viable “Penny Stocks”?

Fallers:

-Ezekiel Elliott’s current value amidst his holdout

-Phillip Lindsay’s status in a more crowded Broncos Backfield mess

-AJ Green’s paper-mache body and where to draft him now

-Kenyan Drake’s murkier outlook… but why upside still exists

-The laughable Giants WRs corps after Golden Tate’s four-game suspension

-Early Rookie WRs outlooks for N’Keal Harry, Andy Isabella, and Hakeem Butler (and the sleepers who may outperform them)

Injuries:

-The latest on Andrew Luck’s calf and why this is a concern

-Antonio Brown’s feet and where to take him

-Why Damien Williams hamstring could be a bigger deal than we’d hope

-If Derrick Henry’s walking boot should concern you at all

-What Sterling Shepard’s thumb injury means

Plus, The Wolf answered live questions throughout in an open Mail Bag format. Clearly, this episode did not mess around, with as much packed into an hour as humanly possible. Tune-in as a pregame to tonight’s Preseason Kickoff and get all caught up on the Summer’s Fantasy Risers and Fallers now!

*Note* Lamar Miller was traded the day after this was recorded. Disregard any positive praise I gave that slug

Fantasy Football is a stock market (hence our “RSJ” name), and The Wolf and Truth are here to bring you the biggest Risers and Fallers from a wild 2019 Offseason. Find out the nominees for Offseason MVPs (Risers) and LVPs (Fallers), and who ultimately took home the hardware for gaining or losing the most fantasy value. Plus, we discuss Theo Riddick’s release and the huge fantasy implications this has for Kerryon Johnson.

In a jam-packed episode, you’ll hear:

- Why Carson Wentz, Josh Allen, and Jameis Winston all rose in fantasy… but couldn’t beat out who? 

- Despite gaining tons of fantasy value, Dalvin Cook, Marlon Mack, Damien Williams and Devonta Freeman still didn’t rise as high as...?

- Chris Godwin, Odell Beckham, Dede Westbrook, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling all skyrocketed in the fantasy rankings, but not quite as high as which two WR Co-MVPs?

- Evan Engram and Vance McDonald’s fantasy outlooks improved dramatically this offseason, but not as much as...? 

- Which two future HOF QBs are no longer quite as sexy in fantasy

- Who lost even more value than Derrius Guice and the 49ers RBs this offseason?

- Which WR fell harder than Golden Tate and Antonio Brown

- Which TE Breakout from 2018 is due for serious regression?

Find all these crucial answers out and more as Training Camps continue heating up! 

 

Adam Schefter (yes, the real ESPN one) joined the Fantasy Fullback Dive to preview some of Training Camp’s most important Fantasy Football Storylines. We tapped into “the NFL’s most connected man” and his all-reaching access to get the latest on:  - Melvin Gordon’s holdout and how the backfield would unfold if he does miss time - Todd Gurley’s knee, and Sean McVay’s feelings toward Darrell Henderson - The Air Raid offense and his expectations for Kyler Murray & Kliff Kingsbury in Year One - Tom Brady’s contract and if his first ever “contract year” will impact him in 2019 - If medically-cleared Jay Ajayi is getting any calls yet Plus, we run Schefter through our “No-Huddle” offense to find out who he’d take No.1 overall, Fantasy’s Top-WR, the next big TE, and his favorite breakout candidates. Most importantly, we dig into Adam’s odd sleeping habits, and discover if he and the other ESPN Insiders ever make fantasy moves before they actually break the news.  Between the highest-possible intel, to some entertaining stories, Schefter’s interview was amazing, can’t miss audio.

Everyone loves a bargain, and no discount feels better than getting the right fantasy guy, at the right price, over your sheep leaguemates. Thus, The Wolf and Truth are here with the 10 Best Fantasy Football Bargains entering training camp. These are the guys we think will bring far more value than the price you’ll pay, helping your team dominate in 2019. Before, we cover the latest on Melvin Gordon’s holdout and Tyreek Hill’s status.

While loading up your 2019 Fantasy Football Bargain list, you’ll hear:

• Why Damien Williams and Carlos Hyde are both insane values
• How Derrick Henry is primed to explode as the highest-upside RB2
• Why Philip Lindsay, David Montgomery, and Chris Carson make amazing picks in Rounds 4 and even 5
• How the Air Raid offense will turn around the Cardinals around, and Kyler Murray, Christian Kirk, and Larry Fitzgerald will all thrive
• Why Latavius Murray and Jared Cook come with huge ceilings with the Saints
• The true ceiling of Darrell Henderson, and why you must take him in Round 7

This is a jam-packed episode filled with all the names that’ll make you a genius come draft day, so don’t miss out!

The Roto Street Journal guys get together for the first fantasy round table of the season.  They talk about Melvin Gordon, Aaron Jones, the Texans backfield (and some others), Kyler Murray and the Air Raid offense, and a lot more.

 

Three new Offensive Coordinators are going hugely under the radar because they’re on “unsexy” teams (DEN, BAL, DAL), but the Fantasy Football implications could be huge. Thus, The Wolf and Truth return to break down what new schemes Rich Scangarello, Kellen Moore, and Greg Roman will be bringing to the Broncos, Cowboys, and Ravens respectively. Plus, Tyreek Hill may only miss “a maximum of 4 games,” which is ENORMOUS for fantasy.

- What will the next “Shanahan” scheme look like, and what does it mean for Philip Lindsay and Noah Fant? 

- How could Kellen Moore invigorate the Cowboys, especially Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott? 

- What does Greg Roman and his run-heavy offense mean for Mark Ingram and Lamar Jackson? 

- Plus first, we cover the recent Tyreek Hill suspension updates, and what a shorter absence means for his own value plus Patrick Mahomes, Sammy Watkins, and Mecole Hardman.

This is the type of content few others cover, so don’t miss the invaluable nuggets that could change your fantasy season.

Picking up the heat from Part 1 of our Bold Fantasy Football Predictions series, The Wolf and Sami are back to bring some Running Back and Tight End fire. We cover a ton, including a variety of coaching changes that could positively and negatively impact RBs, as well as potential breakout candidates at a usually barren Tight End position. In the process, we cover:

- Le’Veon Bell’s Outlook on the Jets, and why Sami is avoiding him

- Dalvin Cook’s 2,000 yard upside

- Our polarizing feelings towards Kerryon Johnson… leading to an epic Steak Dinner Side Bet between him versus Derrick Henry

- The RBs going beyond Round 10 that could be top-12 by season’s end, with an overview on handcuffing

- OJ Howard’s chances at breaking into the elusive Top-Three (Kelce, Ertz, Kittle)

- The Rookie who’ll buck the usual first-year TE struggles and dominate right away

- A bonus argument on Jimmy Graham

Running Backs are usually the difference between a title and shame, and an edge-gaining Tight End can often be the final push. Find out who The Wolf and Sami think you need to target and avoid in this jam-packed Bold Fantasy Football Predictions Part 2.

Hallelujah, Training Camp is on the horizon! To usher it in, The Wolf brings you his Bold 2019 Fantasy Football Predictions Predictions featuring Sami of the Draft Room Podcast (@DraftRoomPod). 

Though we wanted to hit Bold Predictions for all positions, we only managed to squeeze in QBs and WRs for Part 1… partly because of our loaded analysis, but mainly because things got heated quick. These predictions range from guys we are All-In or All-Out on, with The Wolf and Sami sharing some feelings… and disagreeing on a bunch more. Whether building on one another’s points or debating furiously, we cover a range of topics including:

-Why both feel Kyler Murray has a limitless ceiling and is THE late-round QB to target

-Why Sami is out on Drew Brees and if The Wolf agrees

-What two QBs going outside the Top 20 could finish within the Top-10?

-Just how many yards does The Wolf expect Baker Mayfield to throw for? 

-Will Stefon Diggs finally outscore Adam Thielen?

-Which WR going outside the Top 150 overall does The Wolf see as a Top-25 upside play?

-Which “Fantasy Darlings” is The Wolf completely out on, especially at their absurd prices?

-Wait… DeAndre Hopkins NOT a Top 4 WR? Can Sami really make this case?

This episode is completely loaded with information and entertainment, so don’t miss it!

The Bucs have been brimming with offensive talent and fantasy football upside for years now… and new HC Bruce Arians might just be the man to unlock it all. Trevor Sikkema (TampaBayTre) of the Pewter Report joins The Wolf to break down all the must-know fantasy takeaways, including:

- What type of play-calling and scheme can we expect from Arians? 

- Will he unlock Jameis Winston’s true ceiling?

- Where will the 229 vacated targets from Adam Humphries and DeSean Jackson go?

- Will Chris Godwin truly catch 100 balls, and is Mike Evans going to finally string together back-to-back dominant seasons?

- Just how huge of a stat line could OJ Howard have (seriously...bold)?

- And is Peyton Barber the most undervalued RB in fantasy… and possibly the league?

All this, and so many more scorching takes from Sikkema, make this a must-listen for all Bucs and Fantasy Fans.

*Note - this was recorded pre-draft, but with the Bucs spending only a sixth rounder on offensive talent, almost nothing has changed

Between my No.1 overall pick, arguably my favorite value-QB, and a potential No.1 WR, the Dallas Cowboys boast plenty of fantasy intrigue. This is especially true with new OC Kellen Moore taking over play-calling duties.

To understand what Moore’s addition means for Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper and all other potential fantasy products, we invite on SBNation’s Cowboys Insider RJ Ochoa. In this can’t-miss interview for fantasy and Cowboys fans alike, we cover:

- What innovations Kellen Moore could bring to the table as a first-time play-caller

- How Ezekiel Elliott could fare in this new offense… and why his stats may take a hit

- If Amari Cooper can finally stay consistent

- Why Dak Prescott will thrive under Moore and is fantasy’s top value QB right now

- What the newly-added Randall Cobb can add.. And if he’s a better fantasy option than Michael Gallup

- Season predictions for the Cowboys, and why we should approach 2019 with caution in addition to optimism

As always, Ochoa brings incredible Cowboys insight on some of fantasy’s most important pieces. Tune in now!