In the final Fitz on Fantasy episode before the NFL season begins, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Michael Salfino of The Athletic (@MichaelSalfino). Mike and Pat make the case that Ja’Marr Chase is a better fantasy draft pick than Justin Jefferson, and that stacking Chase with Joe Burrow is an A-plus move. Mike makes a pitch for Nico Collins as a late-round target. Does the 49ers’ re-signing of Jimmy Garoppolo bode ill for Trey Lance? Mike and Pat draw their swords and clash over Lance’s value. Mike and Pat talk about the allure of paying up at TE this year, then argue about whether Darren Waller is among the TEs worth greater draft capital.

Why is Zach Wilson Schrodinger’s quarterback? Mike and Pat discuss the Jets, whether Wilson can support three fantasy-viable WRs, and how we should expect the Breece Hall/Michael Carter backfield to play out. Mike talks about his list of 52 essential rock albums. Is the Rolling Stones’ “Sticky Fingers” the best rock album of all time? Do Matthew Sweet and Graham Parker belong on the list? How has Mike’s marriage survived his wife’s Eagles fandom? Speaking of the Eagles ... Mike and Pat contend that Miles Sanders is underrated and Kenneth Gainwell overrated. They also discuss the Chiefs’ and Packers’ RB situations, and why D.K. Metcalf is a steal at his current ADP.

Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)

Guest: Michael Salfino (@Michael Salfino)

Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)

Music provided by International Jet Set

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