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Champions aren't crowned in the first four rounds of your fantasy draft—they're made in the critical middle rounds where research and strategy truly matter.

The Frankly Fantasy Football Podcast tackles the pivotal rounds 5-8 in this Would You Rather episode, breaking down tough decisions between similarly ranked players that will define your fantasy season. Frankie and Johnny dive deep into the stats, facts, and situations surrounding key player comparisons to help you make championship-caliber choices.

When comparing Chuba Hubbard vs. James Conner for your RB1 in a Zero RB strategy, both hosts agree that Hubbard's youth, contract security, and Carolina's improved offense give him the edge despite similar production last season. The George Pickens vs. Jaylen Waddle debate for a flex position reveals unanimous support for Pickens, who could experience a JuJu Smith-Schuster-type breakout alongside CeeDee Lamb in Dallas's pass-heavy offense.

The hosts actually disagree when debating Kyler Murray vs. Bo Nix at quarterback—Johnny favors Nix's upside in Sean Payton's system while Frankie believes Murray's rushing ability and improved weapons give him the higher ceiling. Rounding out the episode, both hosts prefer Evan Engram over Mark Andrews at tight end, citing Engram's sustainability through high target volume versus Andrews' touchdown dependency.

What makes these middle rounds so crucial is the ripple effect they have on your roster construction. The hosts provide valuable insight on leveraging these picks to maximize both floor and ceiling, potentially stacking players for enhanced weekly correlation, and targeting specific archetypes based on your early-round choices.

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