Rotoworld Football Podcast

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.

Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane), Denny Carter (@CDCarter13), and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) highlight six players they are targeting right now in every fantasy draft. The Trio look at how the plentiful options in the Buccaneers offense - including Chris Godwin and Gio Bernard. Other discussions involve Antonio Gibson breaking into the top running backs tier, and when the 49ers will turn to Trey Lance.

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) are joined by a special guest, numberFire/FanDuel’s JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB). They dive into the receiver-critical part of the board of Rounds 3-6, debating Tyler Lockett, Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham while breaking down the complicated receiver corps in Pittsburgh, Carolina and Denver. They do their best to prepare early-running back drafters to not get left behind at wideout. They also discuss working with Denny and how Father’s Day has changed compared to the ‘90s.

The NBC Sports EDGE crew takes a look at some of the most overrated and overdrafted players in fantasy football as of June 2021, including a couple of star rookies (Najee Harris and Ja'Marr Chase), as well as Chase Edmonds, Courtland Sutton and D.J. Chark.

Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak join Matt Stroup for a breakdown of our most watchable teams of 2021, with Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs as the no-doubt first choice, followed by Josh Allen and the Bills and Dak Prescott and the Cowboys in the top three. Is this the year that CeeDee Lamb surpasses Amari Cooper as the top option in the Cowboys passing game? Plus, we consider whether Lamar Jackson and the Ravens can get back to their dominant 2019 form, how high the ceiling is for Matthew Stafford in L.A., and our expectations for a Titans attack that has Julio Jones, Derrick Henry and A.J. Brown, but notably lost OC Arthur Smith.

John Daigle, Pat Daugherty and Denny Carter join Matt Stroup to look at some of the outliers in our individual rankings, including why Pat is slightly lower on Matt Ryan than most — and what it could mean for Ryan's fantasy outlook in 2021. Plus, the huge chasm in Daigle and Denny's rankings of Trey Lance, and some drastically different opinions on Chase Claypool coming off his 11-touchdown rookie campaign. We also look at some positive reports on the fast-rising Cam Akers, and injury news we potentially shouldn't ignore when it comes to Amari Cooper and Calvin Ridley.

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) welcome EDGE newcomers Patrick Kerrane (@PatKerrane) and Kyle Dvorchak (@kyletweetshere) to the podcast fold. The gang breaks down the Julio Jones trade before getting Kerrane’s take on critical dynasty rookies, including Rhamondre Stevenson and Dyami Brown. They then examine ADP/EDGE rankings discrepancies, focusing in on Brandin Cooks, Joe Burrow and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

Pat Daugherty and Denny Carter join Matt Stroup to take a look at the landscape of NFL coaches — and what it means for fantasy football — ranking the best and the worst the league has to offer. We consider whether Sean Payton can salvage a season where there are already questions about Jameis Winston's connection with Michael Thomas, why Sean McVay is ranked ahead of Kyle Shanahan, and whether we can trust Kliff Kingsbury to get the most out of Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins in 2021. Also: a look at some of Urban Meyer's strange decisions, and why Travis Etienne is still an intriguing name heading into summer fantasy drafts. Read Pat Daugherty's NFL Coach Rankings for 2021: https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/edge/article/goal-line-stand/nfls-best-coaches-2021

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) discuss the most recent news surrounding the futures of Julio Jones and Aaron Rodgers. The duo also examines players most likely to see wild summer ADP swings, including dual-threat quarterbacks Trey Lance and Justin Fields, the 49ers’ backfield and D’Andre Swift. Finally, Denny issues his verdict on grown men wearing shorts.

Pat Daugherty, John Daigle, Denny Carter and Matt Stroup highlight eight players we are targeting right now in every fantasy draft. We look at how the landscape has improved for Clyde Edwards-Helaire after a disappointing rookie season, why Michael Thomas should return to form after a disaster of a 2019 campaign, and whether Courtland Sutton can overcome abysmal QB play as he comes back from injury. Plus, DJ Moore is flashing star potential, Amari Cooper could finally have a ceiling season, and Kyle Pitts is set up for success in a post- (we think) Julio Jones Atlanta — but is his ADP already too high?

Patrick Daugherty, Denny Carter and John Daigle dive into the “running back dead zone,” Rounds 3-6 where you have to make big decisions on uncertain backfields. The guys debate 10 different running back situations, including J.K. Dobbins, Miles Sanders and Josh Jacobs. They also examine possible Julio Jones trade scenarios, and corner Denny on whether he is planning to abandon Wii Golf in favor of a new game.

After reacting to the latest news from the Lions backfield surrounding Jamaal Williams and D'Andre Swift, John Daigle, Pat Daugherty, Denny Carter and Matt Stroup look at 10 players/coaches/GMs who are under varying degrees of pressure in 2021. We look at Jalen Hurts and a less-than-ideal setup with new head coach Nick Sirianni in Philadelphia, Matt Ryan facing the possibility of playing without Julio Jones, whether Carson Wentz and Sam Darnold have real shots for success with new teams coming off a brutal 2020 season, and why the signs are ominous for Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers heading into 2021.

Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat), Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) and John Daigle (@notJDaigle) tackle the biggest questions coming out of rookie minicamp. What are Urban Meyer's designs for Travis Etienne? Will Kadarius Toney have any 2021 re-draft value? And much more. The guys also discuss Denny's "Cheapest High Upside Best Ball Stacks"," including Justin Fields and Darnell Mooney.

With the official release of the NFL schedule on Wednesday evening, John Daigle, Pat Daugherty, Denny Carter and Matt Stroup go game-by-game with a way-too-early look at what to expect from Week 1 of the 2021 season. Ranking each game 1-16, we hit many of the high points, including Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs with a point to prove against the Browns, and Dak Prescott in a tough opener against Tom Brady and the Bucs. We also dive into the uglier spots on the Week 1 slate, with Giants-Broncos and Jaguars-Texans among them. Also on this episode: massive question marks at quarterback when the Saints and Packers face off (Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Love? Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill?), and a potentially brutal Raiders team gets a scary Week 1 draw in John Harbaugh, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

Patrick Daugherty, Denny Carter and John Daigle discuss the biggest rookie rankings questions of the post-draft landscape. Who is the No. 2 receiver behind Ja'Marr Chase? Who is the best Day 2 prospect? Is there a quarterback we like beyond the first-round five? Do we ignore Kadarius Toney's real life draft position? And much, much more.

John Daigle, Pat Daugherty and Denny Carter join Matt Stroup to highlight the biggest fantasy losers coming out of the 2021 NFL Draft. We look at the new reality for James Robinson after Urban Meyer invested a first-round pick on Travis Etienne, how Miami's new weapons (in particular Jaylen Waddle) impact DeVante Parker, and what the arrival of Mac Jones means for Cam Newton in New England. Also on this episode: Javonte Williams puts a dent in Melvin Gordon's fantasy appeal, Trey Sermon's arrival in San Francisco further crowds an absurdly deep 49ers backfield, and Ja'Marr Chase in Cincy means bad news for Tee Higgins – but exactly how bad is it?

Patrick Daugherty, Denny Carter and John Daigle roll through the 10 biggest winners of the NFL Draft, including Mike Davis, Myles Gaskin, Joe Burrow and Sam Darnold. They also examine the Dolphins’ new-look passing attack while debating the proper ADP for Najee Harris.

Franchise-altering QB selections. Steals and reaches. Winners and losers after the first 32 picks. Sara Perlman (@saraperlman), Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball), John Daigle (@notJDaigle) and Thor Nystrom (@thorku) break down the 1st Round.

Just before the NFL Draft, Thor Nystrom and Eric Froton join Matt Stroup for our final divisional breakdown: an in-depth look at the team needs in the NFC West. What can the Seahawks and Rams realistically do without the benefit of a first-round pick this year? Meanwhile, what defensive back will the Cardinals target with their 16th pick, and could they land a big-time value at running back in the second round? Plus, more on the Niners decision at quarterback between Mac Jones and Trey Lance, and some intriguing players they could target beyond the first round. Also on this episode: some of the quarterbacks, running backs (including Javonte Williams), wide receivers (Rashod Bateman) and tight ends we are higher on than the rest of the industry.