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  • Superbowl 51 Recap & An Early Look at Free Agency
    The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 82, February 2, 2017.

    The big game is over! It’s time for our Superbowl 51 recap. This game will easily go down as both the greatest comeback and the biggest let down in Superbowl history. Where do you stand? Did the Falcons lose the game, or did the Patriots win it? Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13) and Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) answer just that in the last #TFAPodcast of the 2016-2017 season!

    How about some free agency talk as well? We take an early look at some of the biggest names to hit the open market. With just a month until the free agency frenzy starts, we’re predicting best fits and favorite landing spots.

    NFL Awards and Pro Football Hall of Fame
    • Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan wins NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year honors.
    • Oakland Raiders pass rusher Khalil Mack takes the Defensive Player of the Year.
    • Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott receivers Offensive Rookie of the Year honors over teammate Ezekiel Elliot.
    • San Diego Chargers pass rusher Joey Bosa gets Defensive Rookie of the Year.
    • Kurt Warner, Terrell Davis, Jason Taylor, Ladainian Tomlinson and Morten Anderson make up the 2017 Hall of Fame class.
    • Terrell Owens snubbed for a second straight year. Is “politics” getting in the way of the Hall of Fame?
    • Kyle Shanahan is officially named Head Coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
      • Superbowl 51 Recap
      • Did the Patriots win, or did the Falcons lose?
      • What mistakes cost the Falcons the win?
      • Tom Brady named MVP. Should it have been James White?
      • The coveted Greatest of All Time talk. Does this Superbowl win solidify Brady and Belichek’s standing?
        • Early Free Agency Preview
        • Brian Hoyer, Mike Glennon, Geno Smith and Kirk Cousins top the free agent quarterback list.
        • Tyrod Taylor, Jay Cutler and Nick Foles are names to watch as potential cap casualties.
        • Out of Le’Veon Bell, Eddie Lacy, Latavius Murray and LeGarrette Blount, it’s very possible that only Bell re-signs.
        • Danny Woodhead and Darren McFadden make for interesting low-cost vet options.
        • CJ Anderson, Adrian Peterson and Doug Martin are possible cap cuts.
        • DeSean Jackson is expected to return to the Eagles.
        • What do the Bears do about Alshon Jeffery?
        • Terrelle Pryor, Kenny Britt, Pierre Garcon, Brandon LaFell, Kenny Britt and Cordarrelle Patterson are all interesting free agent options.
        • Could we see the 49ers put together a rag-tag group of receivers in year 1?
        • The Jets and Brandon Marshall could part ways.
        • Martellus Bennett leads the TE free agent pool. He’s expecting a big pay day after a Superbowl win.
        • Julius Thomas the most interest potential cut.
          • Don’t just listen to the TFA Podcast, be a part of the show!

          Join us on YouTube every Tuesday Night at 9:00PM EST for our live, unedited and uncensored recording of The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and get a notification exactly when we go live! We strive to get you involved, whether it’s answering your questions, reading your comments on air or answering your tweets. There’s always a chance for you to be a part of the show.

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        • Superbowl 51 Banter – Episode 81
          The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 81, February 2, 2017.

          Superbowl 51 week is upon us and we’ve got loads of banter raring and ready to go! From favorite foods and traditions to predicting the winner and taking on prop bets. Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13), Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) and Ben (@BenCumminsFF) are filled with excitement as they get you ready for the biggest game of the year!

          Biggest Stories Heading into Superbowl 51 Weekend
          • The Indianapolis Colts hire Chiefs Executive Chris Ballard as their next GM.
          • If Carson Palmer calls it a career, the Cardinals have their eyes on Tony Romo and Mike Glennon.
          • Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green could be cut this offseason after a shaky first year.
          • Reports out of Denver point to the Broncos making a push to acquire Tony Romo from the Dallas Cowboys.
          • The Chiefs could cut RB Jamaal Charles, saving them $6.8m in cap space.
          • The San Francisco 49ers have hired former NFL Safety John Lynch as their new GM. He has ZERO front office experience.
            • Superbowl Traditions and Predictions
            • Bacon wrapped smokies, wings, buffalo chicken dip and cheesy bacon puffs all top the list of favorite Superbowl foods amongst the podcast crew.
            • The guys lack any real Superbowl Traditions, help them out by sending some of your favorites to them on twitter @FF_Authority.
            • The boys make their Superbowl predictions. With Ryan having money on the Falcons to win the Superbowl, he’s a lock to pick them to win it. Right?
              • Previewing Superbowl 51
              • Ben dives deep into the stats to show you just how good this Superbowl 51 match-up really is.
              • Which coaching match-up interests the guys most?
              • Which RB tandem would you rather have; Blount and Lewis or Freeman and Coleman?
              • Who has a bigger day, Julio Jones or Julian Edelman? Avatar bet incoming!
              • Which injured star will be missed most, Desmond Trufant or Rob Gronkowski?
              • Who will be Superbowl 51’s unsung hero? Who will be the X-factor?
              • Keys to the Game: What each team needs to do to win Superbowl 51.
                • Don’t just listen to the TFA Podcast, be a part of the show!

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              • 2016 Season Review – Episode 80
                The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 80, January 26, 2017.

                The 2016 fantasy season has pretty much come to a close. Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13), Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) and Ben (@BenCumminsFF) take a look back at some of the seasons biggest surprises, biggest hits and biggest busts in this 80th episode of The Fantasy Authority Podcast, 2016 Season Review.

                Also in this episode…

                • The Falcons and the Patriots are set to battle it out in Superbowl LI and Vegas opens the odds at a 59 over under.
                • Do you think this was the worst playoffs we’ve ever seen in terms of entertainment value?
                • The 49ers are expected to go after Kirk Cousins hard. Is there any chance he moves on from Washington?
                • Who’s more likely to be traded; Tony Romo, AJ McCarron or Jimmy Garrapollo?
                • Carson Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald are both mulling retirement. What are Arizona’s options if both players hang ’em up?
                • Ben Roethlisberger is non-committal on the 2017 season. Is there any real cause for concern?
                • The Colts finally fire Ryan Grigson! Is Peyton Manning an option to fill his shoes?
                • Let’s talk strategy. Which strategies worked and which didn’t?
                • What lessons did you learn in your 2016 fantasy season?
                • Kevin learned to stick to his guns and not jump on the hype train so easily.
                • Ben forced himself into a draft strategy instead of adjusting on the fly.
                • Ryan pegs Matt Ryan as his most surprising player of the year.
                • Kevin and Ben are both shocked at the emergence of Terrelle Pryor and collapse of Allen Robinson.
                • Anthony was high on Latavius Murray going into the season and was more than happy with the result.
                • Ben and Kevin agree that Kirk Cousins was a high value target for them.
                • Ryan hit the nail on the head with Davante Adams. Stay for the outro to see what I mean
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                • Championship Lineup Building – Episode 79
                  The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 79, January 19, 2017.

                  Two weeks in a row we’ve provided money lineups, and this week will be no different! Episode 79 features live championship lineup building, giving direct insight as to how our guys are approaching this weekends two-game slate. Follow along as Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13), Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) and Ben (@BenCumminsFF) work together to build the ultimate GPP championship lineup.

                  Also in this episode…

                  • Brock Osweiler keeps the Texans in it for the first half, then completely blows it.
                  • Tom Brady and company get the job done on a “down day” vs. the Texans.
                  • The Steelers’ Chris Boswell kicks a playoff record 6 FG’s to give the Steelers the win over KC.
                  • Green Bay wins a tight one against Dallas in the closing seconds.
                  • Should the Cowboys have put Tony Romo in the game?
                  • Matt Ryan continues to soar, puts up 36 points on the Seahawks “elite” defense.
                  • The Seahawks offense struggled again. What’s next for Seattle?
                  • What’s your strategy for attacking short slates?
                  • How do you get contrarian with only two matchups?
                  • How much variance should you have without getting crazy?
                  • Is cash play even an option?
                  • The guys choose a strategy for their championship lineup building.
                  • With the team complete, the guys start making adjustments and spreading money around.
                  • Finalizing the roster and considering alternative lineups.

                    • Championship Lineup Final Roster

                    • QB – Tom Brady – $7,100
                    • RB – Ty Montgomery – $5,600
                    • RB – James White – $3,200
                    • WR – Antonio Brown – $8,800
                    • WR – Julian Edelman – $7,300
                    • WR – Julio Jones – $8,200
                    • TE – Jesse James – $2,700
                    • FLEX – Chris Hogan – $3,900
                    • DST – Falcons – $2,200
                      • What did you think of our Championship Lineup?

                      Let us know on Twitter (@FF_Authority) and let’s chat lineup building! Remember to stick with us all year long for the very best in fantasy football information and advice. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher and never miss another episode again.

                      Intro music by Boyz II Men performing End Of The Road. (C) 1993 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

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                    • Divisional Round DFS – Episode 78
                      The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 78, January 12, 2017.

                      The guys had your DFS urges covered for wildcard weekend, even providing a winning lineup! This week they’ll try again as they break down the divisional round DFS options for you to target. Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13), Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) and Ben (@BenCumminsFF) take you through each game of the divisional playoffs with insights into the top DFS plays, players to fade and GPP gems. Still not confident you can set a winning lineup? Don’t worry, the guys provide their co-op lineup at the end of the show.

                      Also in this episode…

                      • Kevin and Ryan start the show with some Chiefs/Steelers smack talk.
                      • Why Jeremy Maclin could be a better play than Tyreek Hill.
                      • Is Le’veon Bell worth another huge price tag?
                      • Does Travis Kelce still offer value as the highest priced TE?
                      • Not a single Houston Texan is worth a play.
                      • Which Patriots are worth plays in such a great match-up?
                      • Are the Packers without Jordy too risky?
                      • What to expect from Randall Cobb after his 3 touchdown wildcard performance.
                      • Stacking the Cowboys, do you have trust in the rookies?
                      • Dallas defense an option? Ryan thinks so.
                      • Kevin likes the Falcons vs. Seahawks as the game of the week.
                      • No love for Thomas Rawls this week. Is that a mistake?
                      • Jimmy Graham is the only other TE Kevin is considering.
                      • Devonta Freeman or Tevin Coleman, who has the better value?
                      • TFA Podcast lineup of the week.
                        • What does your divisional round lineup look like?

                        Send us a picture on Twitter (@FF_Authority) and we’ll let you know what we think! Remember to stick with us all year long for the very best in fantasy football information and advice. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher and never miss another episode again.

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                      • Wildcard Weekend DFS – Episode 77
                        The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 77, January 5, 2017.

                        The NFL regular season has come to an end, which means the wildcard weekend is almost upon us! Anthony (@the1andonlypz), Kevin (@fantasywrath13), Ryan (@RyanAlexander_W) and Ben (@BenCumminsFF) are back once again, talking coaching changes, wildcard weekend and of course, DFS. With just four games on the docket, the DFS action is gonna be tougher than ever. The guys are ready for it, with in-depth analysis of their favorite plays, plays to avoid and even some sneaky plays to give you the ultimate edge.

                        Also in this episode…

                        • Anthony, Ryan and Kevin give their thoughts on their teams chances in the playoffs.
                        • The most surprising coach or GM not fired is…
                        • Predictions for the Dolphins vs. Steelers match-up.
                        • Could Jay Ajayi repeat his 200 yard performance vs. the Steelers?
                        • Why Le’Veon Bell is a must-start DFS play in all formats.
                        • Eli Rogers, Kenny Stills or Sammie Coates? Ben and Kevin debate the better low-cost option.
                        • Predictons for the Brock Osweiler led Texans vs. the Connor Cook led Raiders.
                        • Why your defense MUST come from the Texans/Raiders game.
                        • Lamar Miller and Latavius Murray should get the ball a ton.
                        • Giants or Packers, will offense or defense prevail?
                        • OBJ is a must-start DFS play for Ben.
                        • Aaron Rodgers or Eli Manning. Who has the better DFS value this week?
                        • Davante Adams and Jared Cook are both among the best low-cost options of the week.
                        • Predictions for the Lions vs. the Seahawks.
                        • Why Ben is playing Zach Zenner in every single one of his line-ups.
                        • Making the case for Jermaine Kearse and Paul Richardson over Jimmy Graham.
                        • Russell Wilson or Matt Stafford? Discussing the more reliable DFS option.
                        • Golden Tate and Eric Ebron top Kevin’s DFS options from the Lions.
                        • The guys reveal their collaborative DFS lineup for wildcard weekend.
                          • What does your wildcard weekend lineup look like?

                          Send us a picture on Twitter (@FF_Authority) and we’ll let you know what we think! Remember to stick with us all year long for the very best in fantasy football information and advice. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher and never miss another episode again.

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                        • Let’s Talk DFS – Episode 76
                          The Fantasy Authority Fantasy Football Podcast Ep. 76, December 29, 2016.

                          The fantasy season is officially over, hopefully you brought home the crown! It’s time for us to change gears, as we take a look at DFS (daily fantasy sports) for the final week of the season. New to DFS? We got you covered! Kevin and Ryan go in-depth on the best way to approach your lineup, including things like looking at the match-ups, stacking players from the same team and knowing when to pull the trigger on value plays.

                          Also in this episode…

                          • Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota are both done for the year with broken legs.
                          • Carlos Hyde, TJ Yeldon and Kenneth Farrow all done for the year.
                          • The Steelers are resting Ben Roethlisberger, Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown against the Browns.
                          • Lamar Miller and Thomas Rawls are in danger of missing week 17.
                          • Tyler Lockett suffers gruesome injury, will be done for the year.
                          • Tyler Eifert ruled out, Cameron Brate sent to IR.
                          • Paxton Lynch to get the start in the Broncos final game of the year.
                          • Rex Ryan is out in Buffalo, what’s next for the Bills?
                          • We break down the playoff scenarios for the final week of NFL football.
                          • Why this week may not be the best week to get started with DFS.
                          • Our top plays in DFS this week.
                          • We take a look at value plays to keep in mind for your DFS lineup.
                            • Have more questions about DFS?

                            Reach out on Twitter (@FF_Authority) and ask away! Remember to stick with us all year long for the very best in fantasy football information and advice. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher and never miss another episode again.

                            Need personalized tips for setting your lineup? Join us on The Fantasy Authority GAMEDAY Podcast each Sunday at 11:30AM EST leading right up ’til kickoff. As always, feel free to follow along with this episode by checking out our show notes, found on thefantasyauthority.com/tfa-podcast.

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