The 2025 fantasy football season is here, and the Fantasy Points Podcast Network delivered a jam-packed week of shows August 25 to August 30 to get you ready. From last-minute draft prep and bold predictions to waiver wire stashes, dynasty rebuild strategies, and futures betting plays, our analysts covered every angle with sharp, actionable advice.
Special episodes featured John Hansen’s draft plan, Adam Levitan on late ADP risers, and deep dives into RB strategy, dynasty vibe checks, and IDP shakeups from the Micah Parsons trade. Whether you’re chasing value in redraft, rebuilding in dynasty, or hunting for betting edges, this week’s slate gave you the tools to dominate 2025.
Fantasy Football Daily (08/25)
Add These Players BEFORE Week 1! Preseason Waiver Wire Adds You Can’t Miss w/ Joe Dolan and Tom Brolley
Joe Dolan, Tom Brolley, and Theo Gremminger teamed up to deliver a must-listen episode on why early-season waiver aggression wins leagues. They kicked off with a reminder: Week 1-2 breakout RBs like James Robinson and Alfred Morris aren’t unicorns—they’re patterns. The biggest take? Blow your FAB early if it means landing a league-winner like Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Joe preached caution (30-35% FAB), Tom pushed the pedal to 50%, and Theo? He’s ready to drop 60%+ for the right back. They walked through RB stashes like Ollie Gordon II, Keaton Mitchell, and Jerome Ford, and mapped out sneaky late-round WRs like Jalen Coker and Elic Ayomanor with legit upside.
Bench management was front and center—cut dead weight, rotate upside, and never waste an IR spot. The panel also dropped tight end darts (Harold Fannin Jr., Mason Taylor) and dropped the hammer on conservative in-season managers: if you hesitate in September, you're playing from behind by October.
Fantasy Points Podcast (08/25)
Guru’s Draft Plan in Action: FFPC Strategy, RB Fallout, and WR Depth
John Hansen went full “Big Gorilla” mode this week, unpacking the ripple effects of preseason trades, depth chart shifts, and a live 20-round tight end premium draft. The big headline? Brian Robinson to the 49ers is an insurance move—not a league-winning one. But it’s a reminder that late-summer news can sneakily shift draft boards and bench strategy.
Hansen preached aggression early, patience late, hammering elite WRs like Justin Jefferson in TE-premium formats and pounding the “WR boner zone” in rounds 5–7 with names like Pickens, McLaurin, and Jameson Williams. Meanwhile, he groped for RBs in the late rounds—stashing Trey Benson, MarShawn Lloyd, and Kareem Hunt as ceiling plays.
The message? Don’t overreact to noise (like Jacory Croskey-Merritt hype), but always monitor O-line injuries, ambiguous backfields, and TE value in scoring formats. Flex depth matters. Youth > aging veterans. And in the late rounds, forget safety—swing for ceiling.
NFL Best Bets (08/26)
NFL Futures Snake Draft: Super Bowl Winner with DraftKings Odds
In one of the sharpest episodes of the season, Joe Dolan, Tom Brolley, and Trey Kamberling delivered a comprehensive breakdown of how real-life NFL news impacts futures markets—then put it all into action with a live Super Bowl 60 futures snake draft.
They opened with two key headlines: Terry McLaurin’s extension, which boosts Jalen Daniels’ MVP case, and Jacoby Myers’ trade request, which muddies the Raiders’ WR room but elevates rookie Dont’e Thornton Jr. and tight end Brock Bowers. The crew warned: monitor depth charts and locker room dynamics before locking in early-season bets.
In the snake draft, every host balanced value, risk, and playoff path clarity. Picks ranged from chalk (Eagles, Chiefs, Bills) to calculated long shots (Texans, Broncos, Bengals). Joe leaned into AFC firepower with Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, Trey backed continuity with the 49ers and Lions, while Tom hunted explosive upside in Houston, Green Bay, and Denver.
From hedging division futures to watching odds shifts based on early schedule volatility, this was a masterclass in portfolio betting for NFL futures.
School Of Scott (08/26)
School of Scott BONUS: Ryan Heath’s Brock Bowers Intervention w/ Jacob Gibbs
Jacob Gibbs and Ryan Heath squared off in a high-stakes fantasy episode that tore into the most divisive topic of draft season: Brock Bowers. Gibbs went full-send, comparing Bowers to Kelce, Gronk, and Chase in terms of playoff-winning upside. Ryan pumped the brakes, arguing the opportunity cost in Round 2 is massive—especially with questions about Chip Kelly’s offensive pace and Carroll’s pass-catcher usage history.
From there, the WR debates flew fast. Brian Thomas Jr. was championed by Ryan as a rocketship—citing Odell-like rookie efficiency and a slot-heavy Coen scheme. Nico Collins was dubbed the safer, system-backed option. Travis Hunter got unanimous green lights in Round 6, and the Green Bay showdown between Matthew Golden (surging ADP) and Jayden Reed (post-injury dip) framed an upside-versus-value dilemma for drafters.
Finally, they tackled TreVeyon Henderson’s third-round leap. Jacob prefers RJ Harvey for similar upside at a cheaper price, while both warned not to blindly chase hype without accounting for offensive environment.
Fantasy Football Daily (08/27)
Top 10 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions for the 2025 Season
Theo Gremminger, Graham Barfield, and Ryan Heath lit up the mic in this action-packed episode, declaring 2025 the year of the tight end revolution. Theo dropped a bomb: Brock Bowers is a league-winner worth a first-round pick in TE-premium formats, projecting a mind-blowing 168 targets. Ryan pushed back with context—Kelly’s pace, Carroll’s history—but even skeptics agree: Bowers has top-5 TE potential, with league-breaking upside.
At RB, Jonathan Taylor was crowned the best value in Round 2, Tony Pollard got the green light in Tennessee, and RJ Harvey was pegged as this year’s Payton-fed PPR gem. The WR segment was loaded: Brian Thomas Jr. has WR1 overall upside, Rome Odunze could outscore DJ Moore, and T-Mac is the next rookie WR to crack the PPR top six.
At QB, Theo called a 50-TD season for Joe Burrow, Graham tabbed Fields as the value QB1, and all three hosts agreed Jaden Daniels could be the cheat code. Late-round stashes like Elic Ayomanor and Jalen Coker rounded out a show built for drafters swinging for upside across all formats.
College Football Podcast (08/27)
Week 0 College Football Reactions & Depth Chart Surprises
Josh Chevalier and Eric Froton returned for a loaded episode diving into the latest quarterback battles, depth chart lies, and early-season fantasy landmines. Headlining the show was Bryce Underwood’s elevation to QB1 at Michigan. While the pedigree and rushing floor are real, the hosts warned that Michigan’s offensive scheme has historically stifled fantasy upside—Underwood is a stash, not a start in standard leagues.
The backfield debates rolled on—Memphis’ three-headed RB mess, Oklahoma’s deceptive depth chart, and the Washington Huskies’ breakout freshman Raiden Vines-Bright all took center stage. Froton and Chevalier highlighted Vines-Bright as a must-add before his price explodes in PPR formats.
Other spotlight players included Cam Pickett (Kansas), Moosa Berry (WKU), and DeRosier (Memphis), while dynasty managers were urged to stash Jalen “J” at Oklahoma and track ambiguous backfields like Troy and Oklahoma State.
Listener start/sit questions capped off the episode, with MacKeever getting the edge for Week 1. And big news—a new Wednesday podcast is coming, with Froton, Michael Bainbridge, and Thor Nystrom joining forces.
NFL First Read (08/27)
QB Battles, Bengals Mount Rushmore & Final Preseason Takeaways
Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino opened this episode of First Read with a critical reminder: don’t let preseason flash plays distort your fantasy and betting lens. Vanilla schemes, third-string defenses, and inflated narratives can wreck sound process. Their advice? Use historical data, not highlight clips, to anchor your Week 1 expectations.
The Bengals’ Mount Rushmore debate took center stage—Willie Anderson, Whitworth, Geno Atkins, and Chad Johnson made the cut, narrowly edging out A.J. Green and Corey Dillon. The segment emphasized how legacy, longevity, and cultural impact matter as much as stats.
Other major takeaways: Trey Hendrickson’s restructured deal is a win-win for the Bengals, and Terry McLaurin’s extension locks in a WR1 for Jayden Daniels’ growth arc. At quarterback? Brett and Joe were blunt—the Colts and Browns are hedging, not building, and it's stalling their progress.
Finally, under-the-radar names like Tyson Bagent and Isaac TeSlaa got spotlighted as high-upside depth plays worth monitoring in real football and fantasy. The episode closed with a rallying cry: be patient, stay data-driven, and don’t panic as the season begins.
Dynasty Points (08/27)
Dynasty Fantasy Football Vibe Checks with "The Guru" John Hansen
John Hansen unloaded another raw and ruthless Vibe Check, starting with the dynasty lightning rod: JJ McCarthy. The Guru sees Mahomes vibes (not comp!) in the rookie’s mobility and poise. With Kevin O’Connell at the controls and elite weapons around him, McCarthy could be a superflex cheat code by midseason. The move? Buy the dip after a rough start.
Meanwhile, Quinshon Judkins was stamped “the boldest buy-low of the offseason.” The Browns’ backfield is chaos, but Judkins’ three-down profile and cheap dynasty price make him a classic upside swing. John and the crew also sounded alarms on Jauan Jennings’ IR threat, boosting Ricky Pearsall as a sneaky WR stash in San Francisco.
The “bad vibes” list? Ruthless. Goff, CMC, Hall, Olave, Tyreek, and more all made the cut. Injury risk, age cliffs, and murky offensive outlooks were the common thread. And don’t sleep on Bryce Young—post-hype + Dave Canales magic could be the 2024 late-round QB steal.
The final word? Dynasty isn’t just about the stats. It’s about knowing when to pivot, when to pounce—and when to bail. This episode gave you all three.
School Of Scott (08/28)
School of Scott: Mastering RB ADP — Draft Strategies & Pitfalls with Bijan, Saquon, Gibbs, and CMC
Scott Barrett returned to School of Scott with a no-nonsense solo episode focused on correcting format bias, exploiting rookie trends, and tearing into the true RB elite. He opened with a sharp critique of “Best Ball Brain” and “Dynasty Brain” infecting redraft leagues—calling out managers who waste late picks on low-upside bodies or draft like they’re building a 3-year plan.
Scott flipped the script: rookie and sophomore picks are no longer risky—they’re edges. With NFL teams going younger and giving prospects more immediate roles, the smart play is to bet on upside and embrace midseason chaos.
He then delivered a position-by-position RB breakdown packed with actionable stats: Bijan is the safest RB1, Gibbs has top-overall RB upside, McCaffrey remains elite but comes with fragility, and Taylor is being criminally undervalued given Daniel Jones' QB play. He spotlighted Achane, Jeanty, Hampton, and Gibbs as elite efficiency bets and reminded listeners that scheme and role > pure volume.
Final take? Fade the dusty RB2s. Draft into upside. Adjust for coaching and context. In 2025, winning your league starts with drafting like you understand what actually matters.
NFL Best Bets (08/28)
2025 NFL Final Predictions + Trey's Super Bowl Vision!
Joe Dolan and Tom Brolley returned for a jam-packed episode dissecting how key NFL news is already reshaping the fantasy and betting landscape. Headlining the discussion was Rashee Rice’s six-game suspension, clearing the runway for Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown in early-season fantasy and DFS slates. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce's offseason work sparked buy-low buzz on his early-season player props.
The guys dove into every division’s futures market—highlighting Baltimore and Buffalo as chalk favorites, while identifying Denver (+250) and Green Bay (+225) as sharp value plays. Joe doubled down on LA Rams optimism, while Tom stuck with San Francisco as the NFC’s most complete team. Their consensus Super Bowl matchup? Ravens vs. 49ers, with Lamar Jackson as the rightful MVP favorite at +550.
Also in play: JJ McCarthy’s passing props, Jacoby Myers trade buzz, and early calls for Ashton Jeanty and Abdul Carter to win ROTY and DROY, respectively. If you're betting futures or prepping for drafts, this episode gave you the road map—and the edge.
Fantasy Football Daily (08/29)
Fantasy Football 2025: Late ADP Risers, Bold Takes & Breaking News w./ Adam Levitan
Theo Gremminger and Adam Levitan dove into the chaos of the 2025 fantasy football ADP landscape, decoding second- and third-round landmines and breakout paths. The message? Adapt or get left behind. Player values are moving daily, and the best drafters are those who react before the consensus does.
They debated the rise of Chase Brown (massive opportunity, not elite talent), called De’Von Achane a legitimate 100-catch cheat code, and stressed the importance of locking down at least one RB by Round 2—then feasting on WR value from Rounds 4–8. Third-round decisions got tactical: Kyron Williams remains McVay’s guy, while TreVeyon Henderson is a full fade if the ADP creeps too high.
At WR, Brian Thomas Jr. is Adam’s favorite from the early tiers, but Tetairoa McMillan and Emeka Egbuka were named rookie league-winners. George Pickens is Theo’s breakout WR in Dallas, and Darnell Mooney/Rashid Shaheed closed things out as late-round, best ball gold.
NFL First Read (08/29)
NFC Season Predictions & Buccaneers Mount Rushmore
Brett Whitefield and Joe Dolan delivered a masterclass on this week’s First Read, spotlighting why game-by-game predictions—not lazy win totals—yield the sharpest NFL forecasts. They emphasized mapping the entire schedule to reveal blind spots, course-correct biases, and uncover playoff sleepers the market’s ignoring.
They also tackled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Mount Rushmore, locking in Derrick Brooks, Ronde Barber, Mike Evans, and Tom Brady—but highlighting the real lesson: legacy isn’t just stats—it’s impact, era, and context.
The show then ripped through NFC divisional projections, where Brett had the Bucs as a sneaky #1 seed, and Joe warned about regression risk in Philly. Detroit, Seattle, and Minnesota got playoff nods, while New Orleans (2-15) and the Giants (3-14) were projected bottom-feeders. Across the board, QB variance, coaching continuity, and rest/travel edge emerged as predictive pillars.
Whether you’re setting futures bets, prepping redraft rankings, or building your playoff models, this episode showed how deep, schedule-driven forecasting beats vibes every time.
Fantasy Points Podcast 2025
Bold Predictions & Last-Minute Draft Tips You NEED to Know
John Hansen and Brian Drake were fired up for this week’s episode, headlined by Fantasy Points’ new Ball Knowledge AI tool, which John dubbed “a legit fantasy cheat code.” What used to take 90 minutes of research now takes 15. Pair it with your gut—you’re drafting with rocket fuel.
The duo broke down how Micah Parsons to Green Bay reshapes multiple fantasy outlooks: Dak Prescott, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson, CeeDee Lamb—all winners. Thielen’s return to Minnesota gives rookie QB JJ McCarthy a veteran safety net, while Jalen Coker and Darnell Mooney continue to flash as late-round WR targets.
In the backfield, Blake Corum isn’t just a Kyren handcuff, and Mark Andrews remains a rock-solid TE anchor with Isaiah Likely’s injury muddying the waters. Isaac TeSlaa got love as a preseason darling (think best ball only), and Jayden Reed enters camp with weird vibes.
Draft strategy tips closed the show: hammer early WRs, fade late tight ends, and stay flexible when positional runs pop off. Your draft plan matters more than ever—and the Ball Knowledge AI is here to make you look like a genius.
Dynasty Points Market Report (08/30)
Rashee Rice Fallout, Roster Tear Downs, Rookie Value Picks & Ambiguous Backfields: Dynasty Points Market Report
On this week’s Dynasty Points, Andy Buckler and Thomas Tipple broke down the psychology and strategy behind one of the sharpest dynasty moves in fantasy football: knowing when to tear it down.
Thomas was the poster child for the “perpetual contender”—a 50–19 record since 2019, zero titles. So he hit the detonate button. They walked through the how and why of his targeted rebuild: flipping Travis Kelce, Deebo, Derek Carr, Tyreek, and Kyler for a haul of 1sts and Sam LaPorta, betting big on the 2027 class. And they stressed: in tough leagues, you won’t fleece anyone—don’t wait for perfect deals.
They covered ambiguous backfields as value traps (Texans, Jags, Browns) and emphasized stashing guys like Jordan Mason, Dylan Sampson, and Ricky Pearsall. Travis Kelce? Sell. Rashee Rice? Buy. Skyy Moore? You’ve got six weeks to find out.
The ultimate takeaway: If you’re always good but never great, you’re stuck in dynasty purgatory. Don’t be afraid to punt, sell high, and buy before the hype.
IDP Fantasy Football Podcast (08/30)
IDP Corner: Roster Cuts, Micah Parsons Trade, & Key Injury Updates
On this week’s IDP Fantasy Football Podcast, Thomas Simons flew solo but packed the episode with sharp, actionable insight. Leading off with the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade, Thomas detailed how Green Bay’s defense transforms overnight—Parsons becomes a tier-1 IDP asset, Rashan Gary’s stock rises, and you can expect more exotic blitz looks in 2025.
The ripple effects of NFL cutdown day dominated the episode. Thomas broke down how releases like Clelin Ferrell, Chad Muma, and Mike Edwards shake up depth charts and create new fantasy values. He highlighted Jihaad Campbell (PHI), Denzel Perryman (LAC), and Jason Pinnock (SF) as priority waiver adds following injuries and PUP moves to guys like Nakobe Dean and Malik Mustafa.
Injury news hit hard: Walter Nolen, Jonathan Hankins, Junior Colson, and Terrell Smith were among the big names landing on PUP/IR. Thomas emphasized “next-man-up” aggression in waiver formats—especially at linebacker and safety.
The big message? Don’t wait. Week 1 is chaos for IDP depth charts, and savvy managers can steal season-long value if they move early.
