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In the 222nd and FINAL episode of Fitz on Fantasy host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman), senior staff writer at Footballguys and the creator of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio (available at MattWaldmanRSP.com). Matt talks about top QB prospects C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, and Anthony Richardson, and why he’s particularly fond of Richardson. He also expresses concerns about the mechanical issues that could hold back Will Levis. Matt has an interesting two-player mashup comp for Bijan Robinson that could quicken heart rates. Matt explains why he was initially slow to come around on Jahmyr Gibbs and why he’s excited by Tyjae Spears’ slippery power. He also offers an endorsement of polarizing RB prospect Zach Evans. Before there was a galaxy of fantasy football podcasts to choose from, there was The Audible Live, the long-running Footballguys fantasy podcast featuring Matt, Sigmund Bloom, Cecil Lammey, and Dr. Jene Bramel. Matt talks about how he wound up becoming a regular on the show and why the cast has such good chemistry. Matt compares Jaxson Smith-Njigba to his former Ohio State teammates Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave. Matt and Pat also discuss Zay Flowers, University of Tennessee teammates Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman, and an alarming concern with Quentin Johnston. Matt discusses the NFL outlook for Dalton Kincaid and provides an elevator pitch for relatively unheralded TE prospect Luke Schoonmaker. Pat closes the podcast by bringing in his producer, Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland), to discuss the origins of Fitz on Fantasy, how Colm became Pat’s producer, their in-person meeting last summer at the Fantasy Football Expo, the fantasy football community in the United Kingdom, and Colm’s podcast, RotoViz Overtime. Then, Pat signs off for the last time, offering some thank-yous on his way out. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

We’re less than three weeks away from the NFL Draft, so host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in FantasyPros college football and NFL Draft analyst Thor Nystrom (@thorku) to discuss the Class of 2023. Thor reveals which QB he’d take No. 1 if he were the Panthers’ GM and offers deep thoughts on C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis, and Hendon Hooker. Thor also talks about the magnificence of Bijan Robinson, why he prefers Zach Charbonnet to Jahmyr Gibbs, and why he’s high on Tyjae Spears. A product of the prestigious Iowa Writers Workshop, Thor talks about what it was like to be enrolled in America’s premier incubator for young writers. Then it’s more rookie talk, as Thor and Pat discuss a polarizing and relatively thin WR class. Thor explains why he prefers Quentin Johnston to Jaxson Smith-Njigba and why it wouldn’t be far-fetched for Zay Flowers to be the first wide receiver drafted. And with a talented and deep TE class this year, Thor offers praise for one of his favorites, Iowa’s Sam LaPorta. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Thor Nystrom (@thorku) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Joey Wright (@thejoeywright) of the Front Yard Fantasy and Footballguys.com. Joey and Pat discuss the impasse between Lamar Jackson and the Ravens and where Jackson should be going in best-ball drafts. Should we be taking the panic discount, or should we be concerned that Jackson could sit out the year à la Le’Veon Bell? Joey makes a case for T.J. Hockenson as the fantasy TE in his first full season in Minnesota. A Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, Joey offers a take on what the Bucs’ passing game might look like with Baker Mayfield at quarterback and what dynasty managers should do with WRs Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Joey and Pat spend some time talking about movies, with Joey explaining how he became a film buff and weighing in on the Oscar-night dominance of “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.” Joey also reveals his Mount Rushmore of movies, his choice for the most overrated movie of all time, and the first R-rated movie he ever snuck into. Joey and Pat talk about their mutual admiration of Dameon Pierce and why Pierce enthusiasm seems to have dissipated. Joey names a couple of his favorite dynasty trade targets and assesses the 2023 outlook for Khalil Herbert. Joey and Pat also discuss Samaje Perine and Odell Beckham, and Joey lists some players he’s targeting and fading in 2023. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Joey Wright (@thejoeywright) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in FantasyPros and BettingPros colleague Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime) for a wide-ranging conversation about fantasy football and … stuff. Bo and Pat discuss the consequences of the inevitable Aaron Rodgers trade to the Jets -- specifically, what it will mean for Rodgers and Garrett Wilson, and what the Jordan Love era in Green Bay might look like. Bo and Pat also assess the outlooks for Elijah Moore in Cleveland and Brandin Cooks in Dallas. A Northern California resident, Bo weighs in on the 49ers’ QB situation and the fantasy value of Deebo Samuel. He and Pat also do an appraisal of Texans RB Dameon Pierce. The Masters is coming up quickly, and avid golf bettors Bo and Pat discuss some of the favorites and whether any of the LIV Tour players could be factors. They also discuss their mutual dream of playing at Augusta National someday. A talented cook who makes his own hot sauce and spice blends (www.bigtimeflavor.co), Bo talks about the magic of well-made pasta and his plan to tackle Caribbean flavors. Then the conversation shifts from Italian food to an Italian filmmaker, as Bo talks about his favorite Martin Scorsese movie. Bo and Pat close the show with some rookie talk, as Bo touts his favorite member of this year’s QB class and disses one of the members of the so-called “Big Four” at the position. They also discuss Kendre Miller, Kayshon Boutte, Bryce Ford-Wheaton, A.T. Perry, Kenny McIntosh, and others. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Bo McBrayer (@Bo_McBigTime) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane), who recently left NBC Sports Edge to launch his own site, Legendary Upside (LegendaryUpside.com). Kerrane and Fitz assess the value of Tony Pollard following the Cowboys’ release of Ezekiel Elliott. They also discuss their mutual appreciation of Breece Hall, who looks like a screaming draft value early in best-ball season. Kerrane talks about his new venture and what Legendary Upside subscribers will be getting. He also talks about winning Underdog’s Best Ball Mania III last year and walking away with a cool $2 million -- the players who helped him win, and what the sweat was like for him. Kerrane is also a guitarist, and he talks about his musical tastes, the bands he’s played in, and the best fellow left-handed guitarists. Then it’s back to football, as Kerrane and Fitz discuss the Brandin Cooks trade, the D.J. Moore trade, Laviska Shenault truthership, and what to make of D’Andre Swift’s value after the Lions’ signing of David Montgomery. Kerrane offers takes on WR prospects Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Jordan Addison. The two Pats discuss the Miami backfield and New England’s signing of Mike Gesicki. Kerrane closes the show by naming a couple of players he’s fading in best-ball drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Pat Kerrane (@PatKerrane) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Alex Dunlap of RosterWatch (@RosterWatch) to break down Justin Fields trade and discuss some members of the rookie class. Did the Panthers give up too much to get Fields? Which rookie quarterback are the Panthers likely to draft? Does Anthony Richardson’s otherworldly combine performance ratchet up the pressure on the Panthers’ front office? Does the move from Carolina to Chicago increase or decrease D.J. Moore’s fantasy value? Alex and Pat weigh in. A resident of Austin, Texas, who also covers Texas Longhorns football for Orangebloods.com, Alex offers his thoughts on superstar RB Bijan Robinson and his less-heralded backup, Roschon Johnson, an intriguing prospect who turned heads at the Senior Bowl. Alex and Pat discuss the Austin taco scene, which includes the sort of high-quality taco chains that Pat longs for in the Midwest. Alex talks about some of the other rookie RBs he likes and makes a case for TCU’s Kendre Miller. Alex also explains why Jaxson Smith-Njigba is the top receiver in this year’s rookie class. And after touting James Robinson as a rookie sleeper on the show three years ago, Alex nominates another sleeper candidate – this time a receiver from an SEC school. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Dunlap (@RosterWatch) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

It’s NFL Scouting Combine week, so host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in college football expert John Laub (@GridironSchol91) of Football Diehards and the Rookie Big Board to size up some key members of this year’s rookie class. John offers up some of his favorite under-the-radar RBs from this year’s class, including Pitt’s Israel Abanikanda. John talks about the challenges of owning three Siberian Huskies, his baseball fandom, how some of his high school history students are learning about the Wall Street crash of 1929 the hard way, and what he and co-host Matt Hicks are offering Rookie Big Board subscribers. Then it’s more prospect talk, as John rates his top rookie receivers and also weighs in on Zay Flowers, Kayshon Boutte, and others. John and Pat also talk tight ends, debating whether Michael Mayer is a cut above the rest of a very good TE class. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Laub (@GridironSchol91) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

With the Senior Bowl now behind us and the NFL Scouting Combine coming up fast, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Cody Carpentier (@CarpentierNFL), director of football at PlayerProfiler.com, to put this year’s rookie class under the microscope. Cody explains why Bryce Young isn’t his QB1 in the Class of 2023 and reveals who is. Pat and Cody discuss Young, C.J. Stroud, Will Levis, and Anthony Richardson, all of whom figure to go in the top half of the first round, along with Hendon Hooker, Jake Haener, and others. Cody and Pat offer their takes on the hierarchy of rookie wide receivers. Cody talks about some of his favorite tight ends in a deep TE class, and there’s also some running back discussion, with Cody explaining why Roschon Johnson is likely to be drafted ahead of Zach Charbonnet. Cody offers some other takeaways from his trip to Mobile for the Senior Bowl, with thoughts on Tyjae Spears, Evan Hull, and Nathaniel “Tank” Dell, among others. After Mobile, Cody headed straight to the Super Bowl, and he recaps some of the highlights of his week in Phoenix. Cody also discusses his Vikings fandom, why people should never attend a college located north of where you grew up, his vast expanse of lawn in Virginia and how long it takes to mow it, and how he would perform in the Combine’s bench-press test. Cody also lists some veteran players he’s anxious to roster in 2023 and some vets he plans to avoid. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Cody Carpentier (@CarpentierNFL) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

The 2022 NFL season ended with a wild Super Bowl, and as we begin the transition to the 2023 season, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in FantasyPros colleague Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB). DBro and Pat discuss their takeaways from the big game and some other peripheral Super Bowl stuff, including wagers, commercials and the pronunciation of Rihanna’s name. Who should be taken earlier in 2023 fantasy football drafts -- Patrick Mahomes or Jalen Hurts? Is DeVonta Smith getting his due? Should we still be optimistic about Skyy Moore? Just back from the Senior Bowl, DBro talks about some of the draft prospects who stood out, including a multitalented RB from Northwestern. There’s also some conversation about Mobile, Alabama, itself. (DBro and Pat hail it as an underrated American gem.) DBro outlines the best and worst things about the Dallas-Fort Worth area, which Pat is about to visit for the first time in his life, and DBro also explains why he’s hell-bent on getting in shape in the coming months before a milestone birthday. DBro expresses his enthusiasm for Jameson Williams, and he and Pat speculate on where Christian Watson should be drafted if the Packers trade Aaron Rodgers. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

It’s a dynasty-heavy episode of Fitz on Fantasy this week, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Footballguys analyst Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty), author of “The Analytics of Dynasty” and “The Dynasty Teambuilding Guide.” Jordan and Pat discuss the San Francisco QB situation and whether it will be Brock Purdy or Trey Lance taking snaps for the 49ers in Week 1 of the 2023 season. They also assess the dynasty value of Isiah Pacheco and Kadarius Toney, and Jordan talks about whether he downgrades the dynasty value of WRs Tee Higgins and DeVonta Smith because of their superstar teammates. Jordan also talks about some of the most common mistakes than dynasty managers make and suggests a simple step that managers can make to improve their approach. Jordan explains how he first got into fantasy football and how he became dynasty-focused. He also touts a Blink-182 album as optimal background music for working and shares some of his other musical tastes. There’s some discussion about George Pickens and the red flag that has Jordan skeptical about Pickens’ long-term outlook. Jordan and Pat also talk about Gabriel Davis Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jordan outlines his approach to the TE position in dynasty. The show concludes with some rookie talk, as Jordan discusses the importance of draft capital and Pat offers up the cautionary tale of Hakeem Butler. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Jordan McNamara (@McNamaraDynasty) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) of Footballguys. A diehard Bears fan, Dave opines on what the near-term future holds for Justin Fields and what the Bears must do to maximize the exciting talents of their young quarterback. Dave and Pat also discuss Khalil Herbert’s potential, the Chase Claypool trade, and the 2023 value of Darnell Mooney. There’s some free-agency chatter, as Dave and Pat marvel at the number of good running backs about to hit the open market. The crop of free-agent receivers isn’t nearly as exciting, but Dave makes a pitch for free-agent-to-be Jakobi Meyers. Dave talks about the Footballguys team trip to Las Vegas and an unusual variation of blackjack at the Golden Nugget. Dave’s podcast, the Launch Pad, was just nominated for a Fantasy Sports Writers Association award, and Dave discusses the show’s concept and origins. Dave at Pat talk about some of the players they’re conflicted about for 2023, including Evan Engram, Dameon Pierce, and Diontae Johnson. Dave weighs in on who should go 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts. Dave and Pat examine the 2023 outlooks for Javonte Williams and Jameson Williams. Dave names one player he’ll be heavily invested in and one player he’ll be avoiding in this year’s drafts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

Fitz on Fantasy returns after a two-week hiatus. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) opens the show by discussing Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency and how the cancellation of Bengals-Bills affected fantasy leagues. Then, Fitz welcomes in his colleague Andrew Erickson (@AndrewErickson) of FantasyPros. Fitz and Erickson discuss a couple of playoff teams: the Jaguars and the 49ers. Is Travis Etienne a worthy target for fantasy drafters in 2023, and how will Calvin Ridley fit into the Jacksonville offense? Who’ll quarterback the 49ers in 2023 -- Trey Lance or Brock Purdy -- and should we worry about the 49ers having so much skill-position talent and only one football to go around? A Courtland Sutton enthusiast in August, Erickson reflects on where things went wrong for Sutton in 2022 and assesses the value of Sutton’s teammate Jerry Jeudy. Erickson and Fitz talk about pineapple on pizza, Food Network programming, Erickson’s non-football sports loyalties, and his wedding plans. There’s some Patriots chatter, with Erickson and Fitz taking a closer look at Mac Jones, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Tyquan Thornton. Erickson and Fitz also look at some of the compelling storylines for the incoming rookie class and discuss Christian Watson, Dalvin Cook, Tyler Allgeier, and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Andrew Erickson (@AndrewErickson) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

In the final episode of 2022, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by FantasyPros and BettingPros content director Matthew Freedman (@MattFTheOracle) for a forward-looking discussion about the 2023 fantasy season. Freedman weighs in on who deserves to go 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts and who’s more likely to be the consensus 1.01. He and Pat also discuss the dilemma people are going to have at the top of their dynasty rookie drafts in Superflex leagues. Will 2023 be a good year to chase elite QBs in redraft leagues? Maybe, but Freedman explains why he probably won’t. After some off-topic conversation about Freedman’s in-season alcohol and dessert ban and ‘90s music (including an act Freedman refers to as “the Dalvin Cook of ’90s bands), Pat and Freedman discuss the 2023 market outlook for a dozen players, including Trevor Lawrence, Rhamondre Stevenson, J.K. Dobbins, Christian Watson, DeVonta Smith, D.J. Moore, and David Njoku. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matthew Freedman (@MattFTheOracle) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

Happy holidays! Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) kicks off this very merry episode with his weekly injury report, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Tera Victoria (@ItsTeraTime) of FantasyPros, Football Diehards, Fantasy Alarm and other purveyors of fantasy content. With a chilly forecast on the horizon for the fantasy playoffs, Tera and Pat talk about the blizzard that never came in Buffalo, the winter weather system that could impact several Week 16 games, and their overall philosophies on weather effects in fantasy football. They also discuss the tendency to overmanage in the fantasy playoffs. Tera explains how she first got into fantasy football, her origins as a content creator, and how a Super Bowl squares pool turned her into a Packers fan for life. A Clemson grad, Tera talks about Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne -- and since she and Pat were on the subject of the Jaguars, there’s some Zay Jones and Evan Engram chatter, too. They also take a closer look at Christian Watson and his 2023 value. Tera weighs in on who should be the 1.01 in 2023 drafts and how the top-tier QBs should be ordered next year. She also names a player she has resolved not to draft in 2023, and lists some of her biggest hits and misses from 2022. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Tera Victoria (@ItsTeraTime) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

Welcome to the fantasy playoffs! Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) jump-starts the show with his weekly injury report, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Wyatt Bertolone (WyattB_FF) of JWB Fantasy Football and Dynasty League Football. Wyatt and Pat talk about their own playoff outlooks, then focus the conversation on Travis Etienne and whether he can be trusted for the fantasy postseason. There’s also some discussion about the 49ers offense and what it might look like without Deebo Samuel, the short-term outlook for Zonovan Knight, and the rise of TEs Evan Engram and Chigoziem Okonkwo. An Ohio resident and Cleveland Browns fan, Wyatt weighs in on some Browns topics, including expectations for Deshaun Watson, Donovan Peoples-Jones’ future, and David Njoku’s better-late-than-never breakout. Wyatt talks about his former life as a chef, what he likes to cook and eat, and his favorite restaurants. Wyatt and Pat discuss J.K. Dobbins’ return, Jared Goff’s long-term outlook and D’Andre Swift’s unpredictability. Wyatt offers opinions on which WR should be taken first in 2023 fantasy drafts and which player should be taken first in dynasty rookie drafts. He also lists some of his biggest hits and misses of 2022. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Wyatt Bertolone (@WyattB_FF) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

It’s the final week of the regular season in most fantasy leagues, and wow, do we have a lot to unpack. After Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) starts the show by enumerating the many injuries of Week 13, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Nick Skrip (@P2WFantasy) of P2W Fantasy, FantasyPoints.com and Underdog Fantasy. Nick and Pat assess the fallout from the injuries to Jimmy Garoppolo, Lamar Jackson, Kenneth Walker, and Courtland Sutton, and how players such as Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Mark Andrews, and Jerry Jeudy will be affected. The return of Deshaun Watson and the rejuvenated fantasy value of James Cook also come up for discussion, and Nick and Pat talk about the 2023 fantasy value of Christian Watson and Garrett Wilson. Nick talks about using a wide variety of media to deliver fantasy content and why he often emphasizes video content. He also discusses his early-bird gym habits and his soccer background, and he and Pat kick around a few World Cup topics. Nick, a Bears fan, and Pat, a Packers fan, also discuss the Bears-Packers rivalry, and Nick offers his take on Bears GM Ryan Pace, the Chase Claypool trade, Luke Getsy’s offense, Justin Fields and Cole Kmet. Nick and Pat size up the Jets’ RB situation, speculate on Geno Smith’s future as an NFL starter, and list candidates to be the No. 1 pick in 2023 fantasy drafts. Nick also runs through a few of his biggest hits and misses of the 2023 season. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Nick Skrip (@P2WFantasy) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) kicks off this week’s show with an injury update, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Brian Drake (@DrakeFantasy) managing editor of Fighting Chance Fantasy and host of the Fantasy Football Hustle podcast. Brian and Pat talk about the catastrophic Russell Wilson deal for the Broncos and try to assess the value of Denver’s pass catchers. They also examine the D.J. Moore/Sam Darnold reunion and try to figure out if Moore will be a trustworthy fantasy asset the rest of the way. If you have some FAAB money to burn and a screaming need at RB, who should you go after this week after injuries to Travis Etienne and Michael Carter -- Darrell Henderson, JaMycal Hasty, Zonovan Knight, or Ty Johnson? Brian and Pat weigh in, and they also take an early look at the candidates for pick 1.01 in 2023 fantasy drafts since there doesn’t appear to be a consensus No. 1 at the moment. Brian talks about his musical tastes and his in-laws’ fervor for the Beatles. Brian and Pat also talk about holiday drinks and Syracuse basketball, and Brian offers an opinion on Syracuse RB prospect Sean Tucker. Brian and Pat try to figure out what the Buccaneers’ backfield will look like when Leonard Fournette returns from his hip injury. They also discuss D’Andre Swift, Dameon Pierce, and Gabriel Davis. Brian sizes up the prospects for his high-powered Scott Fish Bowl team and names some of his biggest hits and misses of 2022. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Brian Drake (@DrakeFantasy) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

The holiday season begins this week, which means the fantasy football playoffs are drawing near. Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes Andrew Cooper (@CoopAFiasco) to cover a wide range of fantasy topics. Pat and Coop begin by revisiting a conversation they had this summer about how Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s playcalling at Mississippi State in 2018 might have foreshadowed Justin Fields’ heavy usage as a runner this year, and they discuss the risk/reward proposition of having a QB who runs so aggressively. Coop, a tight-end connoisseur, leads an expedition into the position, outlining the traits and situations managers should be looking for when they’re TE-shopping, and taking a closer look at the state of the position in 2022. Coop talks about his recent three-week honeymoon in Europe, recalling the best thing he ate, the strangest thing he saw, and an interesting stop at a Big Lebowski-themed bar in Iceland. Coop and Pat also discuss Thanksgiving side dishes and rank their favorites. They also examine Lamar Jackson’s passing slump, shifting backfields for the Rams and Buccaneers, the Antonio Gibson conundrum, the reinvigorated value of Josh Jacobs, the plummeting value of Diontae Johnson, Coop’s biggest 2022 hits and misses, and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Andrew Cooper (@CoopAFiasco) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

This week’s show begins with Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) providing the weekly injury update. Then, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in Bob Harris (@footballdiehard) of Football Diehards. On the occasion of Bob’s birthday, Bob and Pat discuss their general philosophies on aging players and their specific takes on some older QBs who have underachieved this season relative to career norms (Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, Russell Wilson). Bob and Pat also drill down on some RB dynamics, examining the changing dynamics of the Tampa Bay and Detroit backfields and taking a closer look at Jeff Wilson, D’Onta Foreman, and Cordarrelle Patterson. Bob talks about his recent move from Albuquerque to Dallas and his fondness for live rock and metal shows. Bob and Pat also discuss NFL beat writers, and Bob names a few of his longtime favorites. The Chiefs go under the microscope later in the show, as Bob and Pat assess the value of Isiah Pacheco and Kadarius Toney. There’s also some QB discussion, and Bob lists some of his biggest 2022 hits and misses. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Bob Harris (@footballdiehard) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set

Dr. Deepak Chona (@SportMDAnalysis) opens the show with this week’s injury update, and then host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in his co-host on the FantasyPros Dynasty Podcast, Scott Bogman (@BogmanSports), who also co-hosts the InThisLeague fantasy podcast. Scott and Pat talk about the emergence of Justin Fields and where he belongs in the QB hierarchy this year and for 2023 fantasy drafts. They also backtrack and cover some of last week’s trade deadline deals, discussing Chase Claypool, T.J. Hockenson, Nyheim Hines, and some of the players whose value might have been affected by the comings and goings. Scott details his introduction to fantasy sports at a magazine rack in a Kmart. He also talks about his night-owl habits and the origins of his Steelers fandom. Scott offers his take on Kenny Pickett’s first few starts and whether there’s a longer-term NFL future for Sam Ehlinger. Scott is a Texas Longhorns fan, and he and Pat discuss Texas RB Bijan Robinson, whether he’s a better prospect than Saquon Barkley, where they’d like to see him play, and where he’ll go in 2023 fantasy drafts. There’s also some chatter about Garrett Wilson, Kenneth Walker, Dameon Pierce, Christian Watson, and some other members of the 2022 rookie class. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Scott Bogman (@BogmanSports) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) Music provided by International Jet Set