Fantasy Points just dropped another monster week of content that will supercharge your 2025 draft prep. From jaw-dropping rookie updates and spicy dynasty trades to bold takes on touchdown props and elite-tier strategy, the Fantasy Points podcast network went nuclear this past week. Whether you're grinding redraft lobbies, stacking best ball exposure, or scheming dynasty dominance, this is the intel edge you can’t afford to miss.
In this no-stone-unturned recap, we walk you through every can't-miss moment from July 28th through August 2nd. Let’s go day by day, show by show, and give you the tools to crush your leagues like a sledgehammer.
NFL First Read: (07/28)
AFC East Breakdown & Dolphins Mount Rushmore | NFL Film + Analytics Insights
Joe Marino and Brett Whitefield returned for a jam-packed breakdown of the AFC East, using the Fantasy Points Data Suite to analyze team identity, roster construction, and 2025 outlooks. They opened with Miami’s franchise Mount Rushmore, locking in Dan Marino, Jason Taylor, Zach Thomas, and Richmond Webb while acknowledging snubs like Cameron Wake. But the real story was Miami’s identity shift—toughness, inside-zone running, and downhill personnel built around power backs and trench upgrades.
Buffalo’s analysis spotlighted playoff fragility and the need for better four-man pressure. Despite close losses and key injuries, Joe defended McDermott’s scheme, noting how additions like Joey Bosa and Maxwell Harrison could elevate the unit. Offensively, the WR room lacks cohesion, and Dalton Kincaid's usage data raised red flags. Still, with OL continuity and Josh Allen at the helm, the Bills’ ceiling remains 15 wins—if healthy.
The Jets and Patriots each lean on defense, but face offensive limitations. New England returns to a press-heavy identity with a gritty LB room, while the Jets are in full rebuild mode. This episode delivered both macro takeaways and micro fantasy angles—must-listen strategy for real fans.
School Of Scott: (07/29)
Contrarian Drafting: Scott Barrett & Shawn Siegele Challenge Fantasy Football Consensus
Scott Barrett welcomed legendary analyst Shawn Siegele for a bold and cerebral episode centered around one core theme: contrarianism. Together, they dissected the psychological and structural traps that shape fantasy football consensus—and how to sidestep them. From groupthink to anchoring bias, Shawn urged managers to “question everything,” emphasizing that upside isn’t just about risk, it’s about clarity through chaos.
The two dove deep into player archetypes and positional value shifts. Wide receivers, they argued, are the modern league-winner foundation, while volatile RBs should be hunted aggressively in Rounds 3–5. They spotlighted overlooked values like Darnell Mooney and Trey Benson, broke down rookie WRs (Brian Thomas Jr., Ladd McConkey), and reminded listeners that “gross” picks often carry the best ROI.
Whether it was building playoff-focused rosters, targeting upside through ambiguous backfields, or fading inflated ADPs driven by early-season buzz, the message was clear: clarity doesn’t come from consensus—it comes from courage, curiosity, and conviction. This episode was a tactical blueprint for drafting fearlessly in 2025.
Best Bets: (07/29)
NFL Futures Snake Draft: Division Winner Bets with DraftKings Odds
Joe Dolan, Tom Brolley, and “Good Friend” Trey returned to the NFL Best Bet Podcast for another high-stakes futures draft—this time focusing on 2025 NFL division winners. Using a snake-style format with no team stacking allowed, the trio delivered sharp strategy, clear process, and actionable value across all eight divisions. This wasn’t just a podcast—it was a masterclass in building a balanced, +EV futures portfolio.
Trey swung early with bold underdog bets like the Falcons (+200), while Tom scooped Texans (+105) and Packers (+250) based on roster continuity, defensive upgrades, and coaching edges. Joe mixed smart chalk with conviction, backing the Bills (-300) and Chiefs (-120) while cautioning against offseason hype traps like Washington. The hosts emphasized timing, odds movement, and portfolio diversity—reminding listeners that true value lies in context, not just price.
Whether you’re fading the field or betting against a dynasty, this episode gave you the blueprint: find divisions in flux, bet early, and don’t fear gross value. Smart futures betting is part scouting, part timing—and all strategy.
Dynasty Points: (07/30)
Dynasty Risers & Trade Targets: Reed, Odunze, Skattebo, Gabriel + Bold Camp Bets
Thomas Tipple, Ryan Heath, and Lucas Gilbert delivered one of the sharpest, most entertaining episodes of Dynasty Points to date—equal parts philosophy and practicality. The focus? How to stay sane in dynasty leagues during training camp madness, when player values swing on every beat report and the temptation to overreact is everywhere.
The crew emphasized flexibility as a core skill, challenging listeners to track their priors, embrace new data, and change their minds without ego. From there, they tore into camp hype with surgical skepticism, breaking down names like Marvin Harrison Jr. (not separating), Jacory Croskey-Merritt (promising reps, but unproven), and Brashard Smith (mirage alert). The market timing discussion was gold—highlighting last-chance buy windows for guys like Tank Bigsby and Dillon Gabriel, while advising dynasty players to fade aging vets like Joe Mixon and Nick Chubb.
They closed with a reminder: dynasty is about community as much as strategy. Be kind. Be curious. And don’t hoard 14 WRs just because you’re afraid to trade. This episode was a blueprint for surviving the noise—and coming out with a better roster.
College Football Podcast: (07/30)
Dominating the 60-Team College Fantasy Football League: Division Draft Guide
Eric Froton and the Fantasy Points college crew broke down one of the wildest formats in the game: the 60-team College Fantasy Football Championship League. With $150 per team and a $9,000 prize pool, this is no casual draft. The structure? Six divisions, one-player ownership, division-only drafts—and a post-draft free-for-all. This episode was a roadmap to surviving, and thriving, in chaos.
The panel hammered key strategic pillars: don’t fade QBs in thin divisions (Big Ten, Mountain West), don’t chase RB committees, and don’t force early-round WRs unless the volume is bankable. They dissected each division, noting depth-heavy spots like ACC/MAC and landmines like the Wild Card group. The advice was clear—know your division pool, draft for flexibility, and never punt QB if the landscape is barren.
Waiver wire and FAB management also took center stage. With universal ownership, patience is a superpower. Blow your budget in Week 1, and you’re toast by October. This was more than draft prep—it was a masterclass in CFF roster construction at scale.
NFL Best Bets: (07/31)
NFL Future Bets with Geoff Schwartz + Trey's Travel MELTDOWN
On this second NFL Best Bets podcast, Tom Brolley and “Good Friend” Trey were joined by former NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz to break down the NFL’s newest and most overdue honor: the Protector of the Year Award. Finally, offensive linemen—football’s true unsung heroes—are getting the spotlight. The trio explored how this award changes the game for fans, bettors, and the athletes in the trenches.
They tackled the challenge of evaluating line play, noting how advanced metrics like PFF grades provide helpful baselines—but film study, durability, and leadership must carry more weight. Schwartz emphasized pass protection as the most valuable trait in today’s NFL and applauded the award’s diverse voting panel, which includes centers and guards to avoid tackle bias.
Early favorites? Lane Johnson topped the list, with Trent Williams, Penei Sewell, and Creed Humphrey also in the mix. For bettors, the message was clear: get in early before narratives shape the market. This episode wasn’t just about picks—it was a rallying cry for lineman recognition and a new betting frontier.
Dynasty Life: (07/31)
2025 Dynasty Flag Plants & Bold Predictions w/ Jared Smola
Theo Gremminger and Jared Smola brought the heat in this week’s Dynasty Life, peeling back the layers on rookie breakouts, market inefficiencies, and offensive shifts you need to exploit in dynasty leagues. They kicked off with a full breakdown of Chicago’s new offensive order—highlighting Colston Loveland’s LaPorta-like upside and Darnell Mooney’s bounce-back potential under Ben Johnson. Loveland is already cracking Theo’s top 4 TEs in dynasty.
Buffalo’s Keon Coleman was pegged as a screaming buy-low, with size, opportunity, and rookie metrics all pointing toward a second-year breakout. Jared spotlighted Colts rookie TE Tyler Warren as a long-term bet—but flagged Anthony Richardson’s run-heavy profile as a short-term ceiling cap.
At RB, names like Tank Bigsby and Braelon Allen offered high-upside contingency value, while deeper stashes like Marcus Hunter and Jacory Croskey-Merritt could pay off in 2025. The show wrapped with a rapid-fire hit on wideouts like Jaylen Waddle and Rashid Shaheed, plus a reminder: in dynasty, opportunity meets patience. Stash smart, target upside, and buy dips before the market adjusts.
NFL DFS Deep Dive: (07/31)
Hall of Fame Game Breakdown & Preseason Strategy with Darren Manser
In the premiere episode of NFL DFS Deep Dive, Graham Barfield and preseason specialist Darren Manser delivered a tactical breakdown of the Hall of Fame Game between the Chargers and Lions—highlighting how to turn uncertainty into profit in preseason DFS. The message? Success in these slates isn’t about stars—it’s about information, snap counts, and leveraging chaos.
Trey Lance was pegged as the top QB play with projected extended run, while deep cuts like Issac TeSlaa and Jakobie Keeney-James offered second-half GPP-winning potential. The guys emphasized defense as a viable path to raw points, even suggesting double-defense lineups given the expected sloppiness. With low Vegas totals and volatile depth charts, DFS success hinges on pre-lock news, beat reports, and knowing when to pivot.
From flexible roster construction to TE dart throws and the power of late-game opportunity, this episode was the definitive preseason DFS playbook. Patience, preparation, and a willingness to embrace the unknown separate the winners from the field.
School Of Scott: (07/31)
2025 NFL Training Camp Risers & Draft Strategy w/ Sigmund Bloom
Scott Barrett and Theo Gremminger welcomed Sigmund Bloom for a wide-ranging, tactical episode of School of Scott, spotlighting early training camp winners and the offensive schemes that unlock fantasy value. From Jalen Royals’ rise in Kansas City to Jameson Williams’ emerging WR1 role in Detroit, the trio broke down which players—and teams—deserve aggressive draft treatment.
Sigmund pegged the Panthers as a classic “skeleton key” offense, highlighting Tetairoa McMillan’s ADP as a steal and calling Bryce Young + Dave Canales a stabilizing duo. In Dallas, George Pickens is drawing WR1 usage in a concentrated attack, while Jake Ferguson remains a sneaky TE3 with touchdown upside. The Colts' Anthony Richardson remains a boom-bust QB bet, but Jonathan Taylor is a locked-in top-tier RB with a growing pass-game role.
The show also delivered sharp positional strategy—like favoring Tank Bigsby or Bhayshul Tuten as late-round swings in Jacksonville’s mess, or buying the dip on Jaylen Waddle in Miami. If you’re drafting this week, this episode handed you a cheat code: chase role clarity, buy discounted upside, and lean into chaos before the market catches up.
Fantasy Points Podcast: (08/01)
"The Guru’s" Fantasy Football Draft Strategy from Picks 1–4: Who to Take & Who to Avoid
ohn Hansen and Brian Drake delivered a fiery, detail-packed episode aimed at dominating the toughest spot in fantasy drafts—picks 5 through 8. Dubbed the “nut cutting zone,” this is where Hansen’s decades of experience shine. His approach? Prioritize elite wide receivers, stay flexible, and draft players with monster touch or target upside.
Round 1 starts with CeeDee Lamb, Amon-Ra, or Nabers—Hansen isn’t forcing RBs early when he can land workhorse backs like Jonathan Taylor or Chase Brown in Round 2. Rounds 3 and 4 are all about stacking “monster core” players—Garrett Wilson, Davante Adams, Ken Walker, and Omarion Hampton lead the way. Hockenson is the TE sweet spot in Round 5, and QB? Wait. Purdy, Love, and McCarthy offer more than enough upside later.
This was vintage Guru—tier-based drafting, mock-tested scenarios, and conviction over consensus. If you’re in the middle of the draft board, this is your bible. Don’t draft scared. Draft smart. And trust the plan.
Dynasty Points Market Report: (08/01)
Jayden Reed Buzz, Joe Mixon Moves & Rashid Shaheed's Rise: Predicting Dynasty ADP Risers
Thomas Tipple and Andy Buckler returned with a high-octane breakdown of the dynasty landscape as preseason chaos drives ADP volatility. The theme? Don’t chase the market—beat it. From Shaheed’s meteoric camp rise to Tyler Warren’s stealth TE2 upside, this episode delivered strategy over sentiment.
The crew unpacked critical ADP risers like Rashid Shaheed (buy before the breakout), Jameson Williams (value lags hype), and Trey Benson (don’t fade Conner just yet). They highlighted ambiguous backfields as dynasty cheat codes—Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jordan Mason, and Woody Marks are the darts worth throwing. And while Matthew Stafford’s rest sparked panic, the real move is stashing Jimmy Garoppolo in superflex formats.
The actionable takeaway? Embrace volatility. Package trade for “tweeners,” buy before the spike, and ruthlessly exploit depth chart uncertainty. Dynasty leagues are won on the margins—this episode showed you exactly where to look.
NFL First Read: (08/01)
Eagles Mount Rushmore + NFC East Deep Dive & 2025 Forecasts
Joe Marino and Brett Whitefield dropped a masterclass on First Read, weaving film study, analytics, and roster philosophy into one of the most in-depth episodes of the offseason. Powered by the Fantasy Points Data Suite, the duo tackled everything from franchise Mount Rushmores to the art of supporting rookie quarterbacks.
The breakdown of Kansas City’s modern core (Mahomes, Kelce, Shields, Jones) showed how evaluating greatness requires more than stats—it’s about sustained impact and positional value. The Lions served as a blueprint for coaching continuity and offensive identity, while the Vikings and Bears offered case studies in QB support systems. McCarthy and Caleb Williams are surrounded by talent—but success hinges on execution and environment.
On defense, the guys emphasized versatility over star power. Flores’ turnover-hunting Vikings and Dennis Allen’s deep-but-not-elite Bears showed how scheme and depth shape outcomes. Finally, Brett and Joe hammered the importance of setting realistic team ceilings, factoring in coaching, division strength, and adaptability.
This episode was a PhD course in how real NFL teams win—and how fantasy players and bettors can think the same way.
Fantasy Points Podcast: (08/02)
Select Fantasy Football 2025 Draft Picks 5–8: WR Over RB? JT, Lamb, Ridley & More!
John Hansen and Brian Drake laid out the definitive strategy for conquering the 5–8 draft slots in fantasy football—what Hansen dubs “nut cutting time.” From round-by-round tactics to positional cliffs and draft pivots, the Guru Plan is all about maximizing value, attacking upside, and letting others make the mistakes.
The plan starts WR-heavy—CeeDee Lamb, Amon-Ra, and Nabers are top targets at picks 5–6, with Brian Thomas and Puka Nacua in play at 7–8. Hansen avoids early RBs unless it’s Jonathan Taylor or Chase Brown, who both fit his “monster touch” mold. Rounds 3–4 are core-building time, with Garrett Wilson and Ken Walker rounding out a foundation built to win. At TE, Hockenson is the sweet spot—miss him, and you’re streaming. And at QB? Patience. Hansen targets Purdy in Round 9 and loves pairing Jordan Love or J.J. McCarthy late.
The takeaway? Draft with flexibility, avoid rigid positional runs, and trust your board. With this plan, picks 5–8 are no longer a minefield—they’re an edge.
