Week 3 of the NFL season delivered chaos, breakouts, and shifting market values and the Fantasy Points Podcast Network was there to cover every angle. From redraft start/sit edges and dynasty trade tactics to DFS strategy and betting angles, our analysts broke down the plays that matter most heading into Week 4.
On the Fantasy Points Podcast, John Hansen and Brian Drake turned Sunday’s action into a therapy session, spotlighting Quinshon Judkins’ breakout, Omarion Hampton’s three-down upside, and A.J. Brown’s reaffirmed alpha role. Fantasy Football Daily doubled down on the theme, with Theo Gremminger, Graham Barfield, and Ryan Heath emphasizing early waiver aggression, must-start RBs, and bold predictions like Joe Burrow chasing 50 TDs. Dynasty Points kept the market honest, warning against hype-driven traps while highlighting buy-lows like Chris Olave, Tucker Kraft, and Caleb Williams.
Betting angles stayed sharp on NFL Best Bets, where Tom Brolley, Joe Dolan, and Trey broke down futures, teasers, and injury-driven line moves, while First Read with Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino dissected film, coaching hot seats, and defensive dominance. Add in deep dives from School of Scott, IDP Fantasy Football, and the College Football Podcast, and you’ve got every edge you need to win whether in redraft, dynasty, DFS, or the sportsbook.
Fantasy Points Podcast (09/25)
Fantasy Football Week 3 Recap: Eagles, Browns, Herbert, Burrow & Must-Know Takeaways
John Hanson and Brian Drake turned Fantasy Points Podcast Week 3 into a high-energy therapy session for fantasy managers navigating chaos. At quarterback, Carson Wentz gave Minnesota’s offense short-term stability, while Daniel Jones continued his rise as a dual-threat fantasy star, earning must-start status and DFS stacking appeal. Running backs carried the biggest headlines: Quinshon Judkins’ beast-mode breakout confirmed him as a buy-now cornerstone, Omarion Hampton stepped into a potential three-down Chargers role, and Travis Etienne remained steady despite vultured snaps. Wide receiver takeaways underscored the importance of target share, with A.J. Brown reaffirming alpha status, DeVonta Smith flagged as a sell-high, and Nico Collins solidifying himself as Houston’s clear WR1. Seattle’s Jason remained locked in as a weekly starter, with Tory Horton flashing as a stash-worthy upside play. Tight ends saw a shake-up as Hunter Henry reclaimed relevance with red-zone dominance, while Randy Gadsden’s athletic profile made him a sneaky Chargers add. The consistent thread: chase usage, sell volatility, and trust your process in a week where game scripts flipped fast.
Fantasy Football Daily (09/22)
Fantasy Football Week 3: Top 10 Takeaways, Reactions & Breaking News
Theo Gremminger’s Fantasy Football Daily set the tone for Week 3 by declaring 2025 the “Year of the Running Back.” Jonathan Taylor led the charge with elite usage and receiving involvement, drawing comparisons to Saquon Barkley’s league-winning season. Jordan Mason and Omarion Hampton were flagged as the next wave of must-add or must-hold backs, with Trey Benson highlighted as the immediate priority in the wake of James Conner’s injury. Breakout performers like James Cook and Quinton Judkins reinforced the week’s RB-heavy theme, with Cook’s touchdowns and Judkins’ workhorse volume making both set-and-forget starters. Wide receiver volatility was more concerning. A.J. Brown emerged as a buy-low, but Marvin Harrison Jr. and Brian Thomas Jr. were flagged as risky holds or sell candidates given inconsistent usage. Quarterbacks also drew headlines, with Caleb Williams cementing himself as a weekly starter and Justin Herbert entering MVP-level territory. The overarching strategy: prioritize RBs, exploit panic in the WR market, and stay aggressive on waivers before breakout workloads are fully priced in.
Dynasty Points (09/22)
Dynasty Fantasy Football 2025 Trades To Make Player To BUY: Tucker Kraft, Chris Olave, Caleb Williams & Early Trade Tactics
Thomas Tipple’s Dynasty Points Mini Pod was a stern reality check on how fast values swing in early-season dynasty markets. The opening theme was clear: tools like KTC are weather vanes, not compasses; use them to track herd behavior, not dictate trades. At running back, Bill Croskey Merrit was flagged as a fragile mirage whose role doesn’t justify his sudden RB22 pricing, while Quinshon Judkins was crowned a true buy-even-at-a-premium workhorse. Woody Marks earned stash status with explosive flashes behind Nick Chubb. Wide receiver talk emphasized patience on Marvin Harrison Jr. despite early drops, aggressive buying on Chris Olave’s elite usage, and sneaky upside in Luther Burden before his breakout solidifies. Veterans like J.K. Dobbins and Tony Pollard were framed as undervalued blind spots in a youth-obsessed market. Tight ends carried volatility, with Tucker Kraft and Harold Fannin pegged as emerging buys. Quarterback chatter urged caution on fallers, while stashing Jaxson Dart and JJ McCarthy for upside. The throughline: dynasty is chaos exploit panic, sell hype, and never mistake noise for trend.
Fantasy Football Daily (09/023)
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 4: Trey Tucker, Trey Benson, Tori Horton & Must-Add Sleepers | 2025
Theo Gremminger, Joe Dolan, and Tom Brolley broke down the Fantasy Points Waiver Wire with a Week 4 urgency checklist. Wide receivers led the way, with Tre Tucker highlighted as a true breakout in Vegas elite usage and consistent volume make him more than a flash in the pan. Tyquan Thornton was framed as a short-term vertical threat in Kansas City, while Parker Washington and Brenton Strange offered deeper-league appeal as Jacksonville’s injuries reshuffled roles. Tori Horton drew stash priority thanks to splash plays, special teams value, and contingent upside if veteran snaps disappear. Running backs carried the heaviest weight, with Trey Benson crowned the top add after Conner’s injury cleared a path to feature-back usage, while Washington’s muddled committee was dissected as speculative-only. Other stashable names like Omarion Hampton, Tahj Brooks, and Woody Marks were pegged as potential risers if trends hold. At quarterback, Jaxson Dart and Geno Smith surfaced as matchup-dependent streamers, reinforcing the theme: strike early, buy volume, and don’t let league-mates outbid you.
NFL Best Bets (09/23)
NFL Week 4 Best Bets & ATS Picks + Chris Farley Joins the Program!
Tom Brolley and Joe Dolan used Best Bets to make sense of a rollercoaster Week 3 while setting the table for sharper Week 4 plays. Recapping the weekend, they noted how brutal beats (like the Rams’ blocked-kick loss), underdog shocks (Cleveland and Carolina), and steady player prop profits reinforced the need for process discipline over tilt. Injury news was spotlighted as the single biggest betting driver, with line moves around James Conner and Nick Bosa serving as case studies in why early news tracking creates an edge. Player props and teasers were again highlighted as softer markets overs on backups, unders in blowouts, and teasers through key numbers remain core tactics. Looking ahead, Seattle’s consistency against Arizona, Wentz stabilizing the Vikings in Ireland, and Detroit’s home-field edge all surfaced as actionable leans. Washington was pegged as a live dog if Jayden Daniels is cleared, while Tennessee, as a teaser leg, drew praise in a low-total division game. The consistent message: embrace variance, grind props, and stay nimble around injury news.
College Football Podcast (09/23)
Week 4 Takeaways & Waiver Wire Adds
Eric Froton, Josh Chevalier, and Eliot Mays brought a sharp early-season lens to The Fantasy Points College Football Show, emphasizing how fast the CFF landscape can shift. Week 4 standouts like Ahmad Hardy, Jonah Coleman, and Makai Lemon were spotlighted as must-hold assets, with Dylan Riley emerging as another backfield takeover candidate. Waiver wire talk focused on dual-threat quarterbacks such as Liam Szarka and Will Hammond, with the reminder that opportunity in option-heavy or tempo systems is a cheat code for fantasy. Running back pickups like Hayden Reed, Shomari Lawrence, and Wayne Knight all fit the “volume plus matchup” formula. At the same time, wide receivers Shaleak Knotts, Trell Harris, and Brady Boyd were highlighted as ascending usage plays. Injuries were flagged as instant value openers—particularly Keyjuan Brown at Pitt—reinforcing the need for quick, aggressive moves when depth charts shift. The closing theme was clear: in college fantasy, volume and offensive context trump name value. Monitor usage, pounce on injury-driven opportunities, and stash upside plays before your league mates do.
NFL First Read Podcast (09/24)
Lions vs Ravens Film Breakdown, Browns Mount Rushmore & NFL Coaching Hot Seat
Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino used First Read to spotlight Detroit’s 38–30 win over Baltimore as a case study in culture and execution. Dan Campbell’s “default aggressive” philosophy set the tone — fourth-down conversions, physical play at the line, and a locker room identity rooted in relentless pursuit. The tactical layer was just as sharp, with creative run-game designs, motion-heavy looks, and defensive adjustments that pressured Lamar Jackson into hurried decisions. On defense, fundamentals carried the day. Improved tackling, disciplined gap integrity, and the emergence of role players like Kadeem Muhammad complemented Aidan Hutchinson’s breakout performance. In contrast, Baltimore’s issues continued to pile up: late-game collapses, run defense woes, and offensive line breakdowns exposed a team at a crossroads with a brutal schedule looming. The “Champs & Chumps” segment highlighted Hutchinson’s dominance and Baker Mayfield’s resilience, while Kyle Hamilton’s box struggles and Brian Callahan’s questionable decisions drew criticism. The broader lesson: identity and fundamentals fuel success, while indecision and lack of adaptability doom even talented rosters.
Dynasty Points (09/24)
Dynasty Fantasy Football 2025 Trades To Make Player To BUY: Tucker Kraft, Chris Olave, Caleb Williams & Early Trade Tactics
Tom, Jakob, and Ryan turned the Dynasty Points Podcast into a sharp September deep dive on how to separate hype from substance in dynasty markets. The new “Player Spotlight” featured Jacory Croskey Merrit, with consensus labelling him a useful RB2/3, but not the workhorse some hype has suggested, worth holding, not buying aggressively. Running back discussion underscored the volatility of market swings: Trey Benson’s rise was a case study in patience, Chase Brown’s decline highlighted the danger of ignoring team context, and Quinshon Judkins remained a clear buy based on volume. At wide receiver, overreactions were everywhere—Emeka Egbuka was overpriced by short-term production, Brian Thomas Jr. was sliding due to inefficiency, and Matthew Golden emerged as an undervalued breakout waiting to happen. Zay Flowers slightly a buy with due context. Quarterbacks rounded out the discussion, with Justin Herbert cementing top-five status and Trevor Lawrence flagged as a desperate hold. The bottom line: roles, not box scores, should drive trade,s sell hype, buy usage, and stay ahead of sentiment.
Fantasy Football Daily (09/24)
2025 Fantasy: 10 Mind-Blowing Stats & Bold Analytical Insights for the Rest of the Season
Ryan Heath and Jacob Gibbs joined Fantasy Football Daily to hammer home usage trends that separate contenders from pretenders heading into Week 4. Quinshon Judkins’ snap share leap, and elite efficiency metrics cemented him as a must-buy Browns workhorse, while Omarion Hampton’s 88% snap share vaulted him into three-down RB1/RB2 territory. Jalen Warren stole the spotlight as Pittsburgh’s bell cow an RB2 floor with RB1 upside thanks to his elite pass-game role. Jacory Croskey-Merritt was flagged as Washington’s secret weapon, boasting league-best efficiency and a growing role that could make him a second-half league winner. At wide receiver, rookie Tet McMillan’s steady double-digit targets and versatility positioned him as a must-start already, while Chris Olave was crowned a buy-now target monster. On the flip side, Alvin Kamara was pegged as a fade, with cratering usage and a capped ceiling in New Orleans’ evolving offense. Bazel Tootin rounded out the RB segment as Jacksonville’s sneaky stash, with Ryan and Jacob urging patience on his slow-burn breakout. The overarching theme: chase usage, stash efficiency, and move off fading vets.
Fantasy Points Podcast (09/25)
NFL Week 4 Fantasy Football Matchup Points: Start/Sit Advice & Advanced Player Insights
John Hansen, Graham Barfield, and Brett Whitefield packed Matchup Points Week 4 with matchup-driven edges, starting with Seattle vs Arizona. Ken Walker reaffirmed his RB2 floor with RB1 upside despite a split, while Trey Benson was flagged as a stash-only play in his first real test against an elite run defense. Seattle’s WR1 drew top billing as a potential overall WR1 finish based on absurd efficiency and usage in a condensed passing tree. Minnesota vs Pittsburgh highlighted volume pivots, with Jordan Mason earning “RB1-level” touches and Jaylen Warren thriving in zone-heavy concepts. In Washington vs Atlanta, Michael Penix and his limitations dragged down pass-catchers, while Saints vs Bills revealed Spencer Rattler’s fantasy viability through volume and the decline of Alvin Kamara into flex-only territory. Cleveland’s defense was branded a run-stuffing juggernaut that caps opposing RB ceilings, while Detroit’s backfield leaned on volume without true ceiling upside. Across the slate, WR consolidation trends and evolving backfield roles were hammered home. The throughline: usage, scheme, and defensive context — not name value — should guide Week 4 lineup calls.
School Of Scott (09/25)
Fantasy Week 4: Risers, Fallers & League Winner Watch (Analytical Breakdown)
Theo Gremminger and Scott Barrett used School of Scott to frame Week 4 as a turning point for managers willing to dig deeper than box scores. Brian Thomas Jr. led the show as a cautionary tale. Wrist issues, Trevor Lawrence’s regression, and Shane Waldron’s scheme have combined to sap his slot usage and first-read volume. The advice: hold or buy low if the discount is steep, but monitor metrics like first-read target rate for signs of a rebound. That stat, highlighted as one of Scott’s favorite predictive tools, separated the true alphas from the noise Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, both boasting elite usage and cementing themselves as set-and-forget starters. Strategic pivots included Davante Adams as the perfect “mercenary” for contenders, Jake Ferguson flagged as a must-add TE with CeeDee Lamb sidelined, and Christian Kirk framed as an under-the-radar slot buy in Houston. Caleb Williams earned a tempered QB1/QB2 tag despite early fireworks, while Cam Scattebo and Quinshon Judkins were contrasted as complementary RB2 archetypes. The closing note: trust metrics, not panic, to drive lineup and trade edges.
NFL Best Bets (09/25)
NFL Week 4 Player Props & Thursday Night Football Best Bets + Introducing the Motion Man!
Joe Dolan, Tom Brolley, and Trey “The Motion Man” delivered a sharp Best Bet Show ahead of Week 4, zeroing in on how quarterback changes and injury clusters drive line movement. The Giants’ pivot to Jaxson Dart kept Chargers -6.5 from ballooning, but Malik Nabers’ shoulder status looms as the real tipping point. Washington’s secondary injuries flipped the Falcons from dogs to a pick’em, with Joe leaning Atlanta straight up. The marquee Packers–Cowboys matchup was dissected as a textbook “big home dog” spot — CeeDee Lamb out, Dallas O-line issues, and Micah Parsons’ revenge angle boosting sack prop appeal. Prop bets got their own deep dive: Michael Wilson unders, Trey Benson receiving overs, and Matthew Golden anytime TDs were flagged as high-leverage plays rooted in usage and coverage metrics rather than box score noise. Teaser strategy reinforced crossing key numbers, with Titans +13 and Packers to pick’em spotlighted as value. Trey closed with swagger, pushing Trey Benson rushing overs and a longshot parlay, underscoring the show’s theme: trust the grind, attack inefficiencies, and bet with conviction.
Fantasy Football Daily (09/25)
Fantasy Football Week 4: Start/Sit Calls, Must-Start Players & Flex Options
Theo Gremminger and Graham Barfield broke down Fantasy Football Daily with a sharp focus on Week 4 lineup edges. The headline flex plays were Matthew Golden and Keon Coleman, both tied to explosive matchups and surging usage as perfect high-upside swings in leagues or DFS. Jordan Addison returned as the stabilizing WR3/flex option, offering touchdown efficiency and a higher floor than the boom-or-bust rookies. Running back volatility drew heavy scrutiny, with Chase Brown downgraded to desperation-only territory while TreVeyon Henderson was flagged as this week’s must-flex, capitalizing on Stevenson’s struggles and a dream matchup against Carolina. Calvin Ridley landed on the fade list, with declining separation metrics and a messy Titans offense pushing him into “bench with confidence” territory. At quarterback, Justin Fields was crowned a league-winning start thanks to rushing upside against Miami, while Geno Smith and Jared Goff surfaced as matchup-based streamers. Dak Prescott, however, had to overcome hard-sitting injuries, a brutal defense, and poor line play all stacked against him. The theme: chase ceiling, cut dead weight, and stream ruthlessly.
NFL First Read Podcast (09/26)
Week 4 Matchups & Top 5 Defenses Rest of Season
Joe Marino and Brett Whitefield used First Read to dig into early-season defensive dominance and the ripple effects on fantasy and betting. Their defensive rankings leaned on advanced metrics pressure rate over expectation, defensive EPA, turnover creation, and adjusted yards before contact—rather than raw stats. Green Bay and Cleveland were praised for disruptive fronts, while Minnesota’s surging metrics (1st in EPA, PROE, and pressure) set them up as an early contender for the league’s top defense. Seattle and the Rams earned credit for improving run defense and blitz creativity, though secondary depth remains a concern. Quarterback controversies dominated the middle of the show, with Spencer Rattler pegged as the likeliest benching candidate and Jaxson Dart highlighted as a breakout fit in Brian Daboll’s RPO-heavy scheme. On the fantasy side, Ricky Pearsall’s transition to an outside role in San Francisco and Tyquan Thornton’s rapport with Mahomes were spotlighted as waiver or DFS priorities. James Cook’s touchdown surge positioned him as a top-five back, while Derrick Henry’s schedule-driven outlook framed him as a late-season boom candidate.
Dynasty Points Market Report (09/26)
Dynasty Fantasy Football Buy/Sell With Chris Olave, QJ, Trey Benson, Puka Nacua, Chase Brown | Dynasty Week 4 Market Report
Andy Buckler and Thomas Tipple run the Dynasty Points Market Report through the Week 4 noise with a blunt look at shifting dynasty values. Quenton Johnston led the show as the classic “mirage” breakout? Red-zone usage and strong metrics are real, but his WR31 price tag is inflated, making him a prime candidate to sell if you can secure a first or stable starter. Chris Olave was framed as a victim of market fatigue, producing WR1 usage but stuck in WR2 pricing purgatory; the advice was to get creative in trades rather than blindly shipping a first. Luther Burden was highlighted as a quiet riser whose value could double if DJ Moore fades, while veterans Chris Godwin and Mike Evans embodied the paradox of win-now assets everyone wants but few will pay fair value for. The running back segment was harsher. Chase Brown’s collapse and Kaleb Johnson’s hollow ranking were pegged as trapdoors while Woody Marks emerged as the rookie hype train worth actually boarding, thanks to growing usage and a clear path to feature-back status.
IDP Fantasy Football Podcast (09/27)
IDP Week 4 Fantasy Preview: Josh Metellus, Tyson Campbell & Deep IDP Sleepers to Start
Justin Varnes and Thomas Simons used IDP Corner to spotlight the early-season volatility shaping Week 4 roster decisions. Defensive backs led the conversation, with Kamari Conner flagged as a top-10 DB due to heavy box and slot usage, while Josh Metellus’ role shift closer to the line made him a timely buy-low. Billy Bowman’s rookie slot role and Tyson Campbell’s every-down usage also surfaced as hidden values, though Jaquan Brisker’s declining BSD snaps were cause for concern. On the defensive line, Rashan Gary’s sack streak and Jordan Davis’ high-floor production established them as must-starts, while Dorrance Armstrong emerged as a sneaky play thanks to consistent tackle volume. Linebacker analysis highlighted Pete Werner’s steady ascent alongside Demario Davis, Nick Benito’s pass-rush explosion, and Jeremy Chinn’s hybrid role as a patience stash. Injury updates closed the show with a reminder that secondary injuries (Stingley Jr., Kenny Moore II) and front-seven absences (Marcus Davenport, Nick Bosa monitoring) can swing weekly IDP matchups. The theme: snap counts and scheme-driven roles trump name value in unlocking true fantasy edges.
Dynasty Life (09/27)
Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers & Sleepers | Caleb Williams, Trey Benson, Luther Burden & More w/ Dwain McFarland
Theo Gremminger and Dwaine McFarland turned Dynasty Life into a Week 4 blueprint that blends dynasty conviction with redraft urgency. Quinshon Judkins headlined as a surging every-down hammer in Cleveland RB2 now with RB1 upside if the routes grow, while the advice was simple: buy in dynasty, start in redraft, sell only for a king’s ransom. At quarterback, Daniel Jones looks revived in Shane Steichen’s RPO/play-action ecosystem (plug-and-play QB1/2), and Jaxson Dart’s rushing floor makes him a prime superflex stash with streamer appeal. Rookie/late-breakout talk centered on Omarion Hampton’s three-down rise and Quentin Johnston’s scheme-fit usage (crossers/screens/red-zone), both framed as WR3/FLEX with spike weeks buy or sell based on room price. The RB roulette segment flagged Treveon Henderson as a last-call buy, Cam “Scattergood” as a volume-plus-targets RB2 while Tracy sits, and Woody Marks as a stash with passing-game juice. With CeeDee Lamb out, George Pickens offers ceiling; Jake Ferguson delivers safer PPR volume. Rapid-fire ranks crowned CMC, Puka, Lamar, and McBride, and Dwaine’s Utilization Score (snap/route/target share) remained the north star: chase role, not headlines.
NFL DFS Deep Dive (09/27)
DFS Week 4 Breakdown: Best Matchups, Top Picks & Winning Strategies | Cashing Points
Jake Tribbey, Graham Barfield, and Ryan Heath turned DFS Deep Dive into a Week 4 strategy session built around value hunting and ownership leverage. At quarterback, Jaxson Dart’s rushing profile and $4.5K price make him the premier punt GPP option, while Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson stand out as low-owned elite pivots in high-total spots. Running back analysis flagged Omarion Hampton and Cam Skattebo as fragile chalk, with TreVeyon Henderson emerging as the sharper salary-saver thanks to pass-game usage and a soft matchup. Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson surfaced as strong contrarian pivots with receiving floors. Wide receiver talk centered on scheme fits, with Ladd McConkey vs. the man-heavy Giants, Quentin Johnston leading in air yards, and Malik Nabers as Dart’s stacking partner, while Tre Tucker and Jerry Jeudy offered low-cost leverage. Tight end builds emphasized Sam LaPorta’s dominance vs. man coverage and Brenton Strange as a sneaky punt against San Francisco. The closing theme: attack condensed offenses in Colts vs Rams and 49ers vs Jags, leverage late swaps, and avoid chasing last week’s chalk.
