Rotoworld Football Podcast

With four weeks to go until the start of the 2021 NFL regular season, Pat Daugherty, Pat Kerrane, Kyle Dvorchak and Matt Stroup look at some of the players we've been missing out on in fantasy leagues, and why that could be a big mistake. We make the case for (and against) players including Robert Woods, Diontae Johnson, Darren Waller, Damien Harris and Adam Thielen.

Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane) and Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) are joined by Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) of RotoViz and Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) of Stealing Signals to discuss some of the biggest lessons from their new podcast Stealing Bananas. Ben makes the bull case for Antonio Gibson while Shawn makes the bull case for Clyde Edwards-Helaire and D'Andre Swift. Denny discusses how to survive in a super wide receiver heavy draft environment. And Pat dares to poke holes in the consensus 1.02, Dalvin Cook (knowing he has a receptive audience). Ben and Shawn also discuss the importance of drafting talented players and why it's possible to find players that hit big and miss small.

Pat Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) welcome Chris Harris (@HarrisFootball) to the show to discuss Chris' "Film Room Heroes and Zeroes", including J.K. Dobbins, Myles Gaskin, Michael Pittman and Michael Gallup. The trio also touch on some of Chris' "acid reflux" draft picks - most notably Clyde Edwards-Helaire. And, as every show must feature, there is a Laviska Shenault discussion.

After a wave of notable news from NFL training camps, John Daigle, Pat Daugherty, Denny Carter and Matt Stroup react to some recent developments and how they might affect our fantasy rankings. We consider Jets rookies Michael Carter and Elijah Moore, and the ongoing case for optimism in New York, while the Bengals offense on the whole — including Joe Burrow — could be trending downward. Plus, our expectations for Courtland Sutton, Damien Williams, Lamar Jackson and Trey Lance, with some intriguing reports about the rookie QB’s usage coming out of San Francisco.

Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane) is joined by Ryan Hodge (@RyanHodge) of Rotohobo.com and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) to draft a $5 best ball team in Underdog's The Puppy 2. They discuss how to play WR in the shifting ADP landscape, DJ Moore vs. Tee Higgins, Jonathan Taylor vs. Antonio Gibson, Travis Etienne's rookie role, and Pat's disgusting obsession with drafting Zach Ertz.

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), John Daigle (@notJDaigle), Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) welcome longtime NBCer and current Establish The Run impresario Evan Silva (@evansilva) to discuss Evans signature players for 2021, including Trevor Lawrence and Tyler Lockett. The guys also touch on more hot-button players this summer, including Antonio Gibson. Last and least, Denny makes the long-awaited reveal of his signature 2021 kicker.

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter (@CDCarter13), John Daigle (@notJDaigle) and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) dive into a busy week of training camp news. They examine the fallout of Dak Prescott's shoulder issues, Aaron Rodgers' return to Green Bay, Saquon Barkley's injury timeline and much more. Will Odell Beckham bounce back? How serious are the 49ers about no QB competition? Also, Denny reveals his most embarrassing golf shot.

Establish The Run's Mike Leone (@2Hats1Mike) and Underdog Fantasy's Peter Overzet (@PeterOverzet) join the show to weigh in as judges for an epic fantasy fight between Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane) and John Daigle (notJDaigle). Daigle makes his case for Clyde Edwards-Helaire, while Kerrane counterpunches with Antonio Gibson. Kerrane throws a 0RB haymaker but Daigle dodges the hit like Ezekiel Elliott in his prime. Daigle attempts a knockout with Chase Edmonds while Kerrane takes a James Conner cheap shot.

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), John Daigle (@notJDaigle) and Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) welcome NFL Network’s Gregg Rosenthal (@GreggRosenthal) to discuss Aaron Rodgers' reported return to the Packers in 2021, as well as this year’s top training camp storylines. The group talks about the Saints’ quarterback battle, the Rams’ backfield, rookie quarterbacks and much more, including Gregg’s under-the-radar hopes for the Broncos. Denny, for some reason, touts the Jets.

John Daigle is on the clock using the new NBC Sports Edge Mock Draft Simulator tool in a 12-team Superflex draft. With Daigle picking out of the 10th spot, we build out a full roster as Denny Carter and Matt Stroup advise and comment on the picks. We discuss the merits of going very QB-heavy early in a Superflex league, the risk of waiting too long on that position (and on others), and our thoughts on the Rams RB situation after the season-ending injury to Cam Akers. Other players we discuss and debate during this draft: Tyler Lockett, DeAndre Hopkins, Mike Davis, Kyle Pitts, Matt Ryan, Robby Anderson, Will Fuller, Deebo Samuel and more.

Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane) is joined by Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) of Stealing Signals and Jack Miller (@JackMiller02) to discuss the RB Dead Zone. Drafters this year appear to be avoiding RBs in the rounds that Ben and Jack have identified as dangerous areas for RB selections. But they are doing so in ways that open up exploitable opportunities. The trio discuss ways to beat the current market and touch on potential targets in the dead zone like Javonte Williams and Travis Etienne, while also analyzing where Darrell Henderson fits into the mix after Cam Akers' season-ending injury.

Pat Daugherty (@RotoPat) welcomes Footballguys co-owner Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) for a wide-ranging discussion on this summer's drafts. Sig details his preferred league settings, thoughts on this year's rookie class - most notably Kyle Pitts - and where he believes the best values are hidden on the board. They also debate the ceilings and floors of multiple Steelers - including Najee Harris and JuJu Smith-Schuster - this season.

Pat Daugherty, Denny Carter, Kyle Dvorchak and Matt Stroup look at a handful of teams that — based on ADP — are flying under the radar for fantasy purposes. We discuss the factors that make Urban Meyer’s Jaguars intriguing, and how we’d rank Trevor Lawrence and James Robinson. Plus, the case in favor of the Jets with Zach Wilson taking over at QB, and why Russell Wilson, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and the Seahawks could provide intriguing fantasy value after their incredible/disappointing first- and second-half splits last year. We also look at a team where the current ADPs don't completely add up — the Pittsburgh Steelers — and assess what that means for Najee Harris, Chase Claypool, Diontae Johnson, Juju Smith-Schuster and Ben Roethlisberger heading into the 2021 season.

Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane), Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and John Daigle (@notJDaigle) discuss six players they should probably be loading up on this year and just... aren't. Whether because of ADP tiers or shiny new toy syndrome, these players haven't been making it onto the trio's rosters, despite having league-winning potential this season. Allen Robinson and Keenan Allen are among the numerous wide receivers discussed, as well as the ceilings of running backs JK Dobbins and Aaron Jones.

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) and John Daigle (@notJDaigle) debate “last chance players,” fantasy entities entering make-or-break seasons. They discuss the likes of Miles Sanders, Tyler Higbee and JuJu Smith-Schuster, while also diving into Ezekiel Elliott and Evan Engram. Will this be Zeke’s last elite campaign? Is Engram simply waiting for a change of scenery?

The end of a fantasy draft can sometimes feel like a wasteland, but today we have six players who carry league-winning upside outside the top-100. John Daigle, Pat Daugherty, Denny Carter and Matt Stroup break down the choices, including Mike Williams, Elijah Moore and A.J. Dillon. Also on this episode: an MVP-winning, future Hall of Fame, Jeopardy-hosting QB who's going outside the top-100 — and Daigle attempts to save the offseason by ingesting some seriously hot chicken wings.

Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane) is joined by Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) and Davis Mattek to break down the difference in DraftKings vs Underdog Best Ball Drafts. The group discusses late round strategy, curious ADP adjustments for players like Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, and a handful of Steelers wideouts. Also debated is the fantasy outlook for Josh Allen in 2021 after a breakout campaign a season ago.

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) break down the five most polarizing players in this summer’s fantasy drafts, including Joe Mixon and CeeDee Lamb. They also examine a recent Denny article on *checks notes* kickers, with Denny making the argument that kickers actually are projectable. Finally, Pat issues a challenge for the nation’s dogs while Denny shares his thoughts on home fireworks displays.

With the month of July upon us and the 2021 NFL regular season 10 weeks away, Denny Carter is on the clock in a 12-team best ball live fantasy draft. John Daigle, Pat Daugherty and Matt Stroup comment on Denny’s picks (and consider whether or not to fire him) as he goes heavy on rookie receivers, and largely (predictably) ignores running backs. Among the players we discuss in detail: Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, Davante Adams, Calvin Ridley and of course Emmanuel Sanders.

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) welcome Scott Fish (@ScottFish24) to talk his eponymous Scott Fish Bowl, now in its 11th season. The group also discusses fantasy football settings and strategies, going deep on superflex scoring, tight end premium leagues and what we might gain from making kickers FLEX eligible. Scott ends the show by offering his perspective on what to do with this season’s extra week and common mistakes made by fantasy commissioners.