Rough Draft Research Dynasty Podcast

This week we discuss some interesting stats from the 2024 fantasy season. How are the WRs/QBs stacking up against last years crop? Then we look ahead to week five and what games we are most excited about. 

This week we bring back a Rough Draft Research classic with our running back longevity episode. When is the perfect time to move on from your veteran running backs? We attempt to answer that question. After we discuss some defensive trends that you can take advantage of. 

The dreaed injury bug has made its way back into the NFL this week. With many superstar names on the sideline, we try to find out who you can rely on to fill your roster voids. IDP fantasy also makes a return this week, with our first IDP moment and waiver wire additons of the year! 

Week one of the NFL season is complete, its good to be back! This week, we'll be covering a variety of topics such as the performance of the 2024 draft class in their NFL debut during the Rookie Round Up. Additionally, we'll analyze the top 12 scoring QBs from week one and question whether their numbers are sustainable. Our new segment, "Damn, that's interesting" will showcase some of the biggest surprises of the week and highlight some of our accurate/inaccurate predictions. Lastly, we'll delve into the topic of “Sharing the Love” NFL, and how some teams decided to distribute the ball to their playmakers.

Week one is finally upon us. First, we share our thoughts on the first game of the NFL season. Then we discuss what we are most excited about for each week one matchup. 

It’s top 12 In N’ out this week, which means we must decide which players currently projected in the top 12 of their position will disappoint and miss the mark. But if they must be replaced by one of our nominees from outside the top 15 projected players. Who may be gearing up for a championship season, let’s find out.

Welcome back to Rough Draft Research’s annual Redraft Spectacular. In this episode we forget the dynasty leagues we call home and discuss the world of redrafts. Join us as we mock draft of perfect redraft lineups and discuss our hard pass candidates for each round. 

This week we return to the 2024 rookie class and discuss one rookie we like better than their current ADP.  Additionally, we plant our flags on five rookie who we believed are guaranteed to have NFL success. Finally, we discuss three sleepers from the rookie class as well as three potential busts. 

The final episode of the 2024 divisional breakdowns is here! We conclude in the frozen tundra and the NFC North. Will JJ McCarthy or Sam Darnold start more games for the Minnesota Vikings? Can the Detroit offense remain as elite as last season? Who will emerge as the Packers WR1? Will Caleb Williams contribute to immediate success for the Chicago Bears? 

Only two divisions left in the Rough Draft Research 2024 divisional breakdown. We head to the north for the always physical and hard-fought AFC North. Can Lamar expand on an MVP season? Will the new look Steelers QB room lead to a more exciting offense? Will the return of Joe Burrow return the Bengals to the upper echelon of NFL teams? Will Nick Chubb be able to return and help the Browns reach the playoffs?