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In this episode of the Start 'em Bet 'em Fantasy Football Podcast, hosts Brendan Shelly and Dan Ambrose dive into the world of live prop bets for the NFL season. They discuss the recent trade of Micah Parsons, analyze player performances, and share insights on betting strategies for upcoming games. The conversation also touches on the 2026 draft speculations and the future of quarterbacks in the league. With a mix of humor and expert analysis, the hosts provide listeners with valuable information for both fantasy football and sports betting enthusiasts.


Chapters

00:00 NFL Updates and Prop Bets Introduction
00:24 Micah Parsons Trade Analysis
03:21 Contract Issues and Player Injuries
05:54 NFL Depth Charts and Player Performances
08:04 Betting Strategies and Value Bets
10:27 2026 Draft Speculations
12:36 Game Predictions and Betting Insights
20:59 Previewing Upcoming Football Games
21:28 Betting Insights and Player Projections
23:19 Fantasy Football Projections and Expectations
23:59 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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Brendan and Dan go over NFL news while Brendan wraps up a bizarre Thanos League hosted by @ChuckFBass

00:00 - Drafting Strategies and League Dynamics

02:12 - Unique League Rules and Their Impact

04:02 - Player Analysis and Fantasy Insights

06:41 - NFL News and Player Updates

08:54 - Team Performance Predictions and Analysis

09:49 - Quarterback Decisions and Team Strategies

09:51 - Running Back Situations and Fantasy Implications

10:54 - Wide Receiver Dynamics and Team Changes

13:55 - Coaching Strategies and Team Performance

16:27 - Final Thoughts and Predictions

18:16 - Assessing NFL Teams: Saints and Cardinals

28:48 - Preseason Highlights and Player Contracts

29:51 - Gambling Updates: DraftKings New Rules

31:51 - Responsible Gaming and College Sports Betting

33:51 - Point Shaving and Integrity in Sports

36:11 - League Responsibility in Sports Betting

37:14 - Injury Updates and Player Performance

39:37 - Ricky Pearsall's Potential and Team Dynamics

41:03 - Hedging Bets and WNBA Insights

41:03 - Discussing Personal and Professional Growth

41:06 - Reflections on Fantasy Football and Community Engagement

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Yes, the title isn't a typo.

Michael Florio of NFL network/Rotoballer/Bills Banter with Stevie Johnson actually joins us to recap the preseason and all your pressing fantasy questions. Whether it be who starts in which backfield or who can lead you to the promised land, Michael has it covered.

Brendan and Dan dig into some new totals that the books have recently posted and review the some of the current ones previously made.

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**Update post recording: Likely likely out for 6 weeks**

00:00- Dan is taking it to 'the man'

00:07- Cortland Sutton's Contract and Bo Nix Discussion

01:31- Treylon Burks and NFL Draft Decisions

04:15- Hunter Renfro's Career and Wilkins Incident

06:59- Jake Ferguson and Injury Updates

09:42- Wrap-Up and Future Predictions

09:58- Breaking Down the NFL Landscape

11:12- AFC West Predictions and Insights

16:00- AFC South: A Division in Turmoil

20:05- AFC North: The Battle of the Titans

25:30- AFC East: The Jets' Surprising Rise

28:14- AFC Breakdown and Betting Insights

31:23- Playoff Predictions and Super Bowl Contenders

35:00- Final Thoughts 

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00:00
NFL Team Analysis and Happenings/Training Camp
07:47
Projections and Predictions
09:31
Team Performance Analysis
10:44
Division Winners and Playoff Contenders
13:09
The Giants' Struggles
14:13
NFC North Overview
21:42
NFC South Breakdown
25:42
NFC West Predictions
29:15
Season Predictions and Team Performance
30:57
Betting Insights and Strategies
33:19
Looking Ahead: Future Episodes and Topics
34:21
Tributes and Current Events

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***Updates Post Recording***

Darren Waller is back?!? And Mike Williams appreciated Brendan's love, but he will find health care somewhere outside the NFL

00:00
Introduction to Fantasy Football Rankings

00:11
Analyzing Tight Ends for the Upcoming Season

00:11
Key Players: Brock Bowers and George Kittle

00:31
Trey McBride and Zach Ertz Insights

01:32
Sam Laporta and TJ Hockenson Discussion

04:20
Dalton Kincaid and Mark Andrews Overview

07:06
Dallas Goddard and Final Thoughts

13:43
Tight End Rankings and Predictions

17:47
Quarterback Projections and Strategies

19:10
Wide Receiver Insights and Expectations

23:16
Top Wide Receiver Predictions

29:42
Breakout Players and Value Bets

36:25
Final Thoughts and Future Episodes

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• Updates post recording day - Najee celebrated 7/4 with JJP.

In this episode, Brendan and Daniel dive into the world of fantasy football and gambling, focusing on running back rankings for the upcoming season. They discuss various players, including Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, and rookies like Ashton Gentie and Devon Achain. The conversation blends personal anecdotes with in-depth analysis of player performance, injury risks, and betting strategies, providing listeners with valuable insights for both fantasy leagues and sports betting.

00:00
Introduction and Awkward Moments

02:31
Exciting News: Costco Opening and Personal Updates

05:10
Fantasy Football and Gambling: Running Back Rankings

08:26
Bijan Robinson: The Top Running Back

11:16
Christian McCaffrey: The Comeback Kid

14:19
Ashton Gentie: The Rookie Sensation

17:11
Jameer Gibbs: The Rising Star

20:10
Breece Hall: The Injury Comeback

23:11
James Cook: The Underrated Performer

26:11
Saquon Barkley: The Fan Favorite

28:56
Chuba Hubbard: The Checkdown King

32:04
Devon Achain: The Speedster

35:14
Jonathan Taylor: The Injury Risk

38:13
Bucky Irving: The Controversial Pick

41:09
Recap and Betting Strategies

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Way too early to call it rankings and value bets based on our semi-expert opinions. 

00:00
Introduction to the Start 'em Bet 'em Podcast
02:06
Fantasy Football Rankings and Projections
03:26
Top Quarterbacks: Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson
05:59
Jalen Hurts: The Eagles' Star
08:46
Rising Stars: Jayden Daniels................................. and Justin Fields???
11:44
Joe Burrow: The MVP Candidate?
14:25
Ben Johnson's Impact on Quarterbacks
17:24
More Stats
27:10
Quarterback Touchdown Projections
30:09
Justin Herbert's Potential
34:14
Baker Mayfield's Resilience
38:16
Jared Goff's Consistency
41:16
Patrick Mahomes' Current Standing
43:13
Jordan Love's Future Prospects
45:51
Recap of Top Quarterbacks and Betting Picks

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