The Audible

Get your 10-minute fantasy football edge: Bob Harris & Mike Dempsey break down today's NFL news + what it means for your team.   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-footballguys-daily-update/id1772339269
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Get your 10-minute fantasy football edge: Bob Harris & Mike Dempsey break down today's NFL news + what it means for your team.   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-footballguys-daily-update/id1772339269
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The Audible breaks down a wild Week 2 Sunday slate, starting with the Broncos offense finally coming alive behind a monster performance from Jaylen Waddle. Denver leaned on their new superstar, and he delivered — explosive plays, chain‑moving routes, and a true WR1 takeover.

We also dive into Dak Prescott's 4‑TD performance as the Cowboys rolled the Commanders. Dallas looked sharp, aggressive, and fully in rhythm, raising the question of whether this offense is hitting its stride earlier than usual.

And then… the Chargers. Now 0–2, Los Angeles is searching for answers on both sides of the...

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The DFS Show hits Week 2 of NFL action, identifying the Games of the Week, favorite Cash & GPP plays, Stacks of the Week, and Value Plays.

Dallas vs. Washington, Baltimore vs. New Orleans, and Minnesota vs. Chicago are among the favorite games to target. 

For Cash and GPP plays, we debate the value of Brock Purdy as San Francisco plays Miami, and Aaron Jones against the Bears defense is a favorite value. 

Favorite Stacks and Discounts finish out the show, hitting on the games of the week. 

🔥 In this episode:<...

Get your 10-minute fantasy football edge: Bob Harris & Mike Dempsey break down today's NFL news + what it means for your team.   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-footballguys-daily-update/id1772339269
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The Audible rolls into Week 2 Preview Part 2, covering the final eight games of the weekend — and several matchups with real playoff implications.

We start with Bengals vs Texans, two teams with postseason expectations heading in opposite directions after Week 1. Cincinnati opened the season with a win, Houston took a tough loss — so who comes out on top in Week 2, and what does this matchup say about the AFC picture.

Then it's Jaguars vs Broncos, a rematch of last year's blowout. Jacksonville dominated Denver in 2025, but the Broncos now bring a...

Get your 10-minute fantasy football edge: Bob Harris & Mike Dempsey break down today's NFL news + what it means for your team.   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-footballguys-daily-update/id1772339269
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Description:  Sigmund Bloom and Fantasy Pros Pat Fitzmaurice sort through all of the Week 1 outcomes to determine which are signal and which are noise. Teams that underachieved and overachieved, players who had smaller or larger roles than we expected, defenses that rolled out the red carpet for opposing offenses, and debuts of new playcallers are among the numerous topics they will examine in a free-flowing hour of fantasy football therapy.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why should we ignore the Rams offense looking so bad in Week 1?

00:58 What did we learn about...

Join Bob Harris and this week's guest, fellow Footballguy Matt Waldman, as they talk draft strategy.

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Week 2 is here, and The Audible kicks things off with Part 1 of the preview, starting with a massive Thursday night matchup: Lions vs Bills. It's Josh Allen vs Jared Goff, two offenses capable of explosive stretches, and two defenses that can swing momentum instantly. We break down how Detroit wants to attack Buffalo's secondary — and how Allen plans to counter with tempo, spacing, and big‑play aggression.

Then we dive into seven early‑Sunday games, including one of the biggest storylines of Week 1: The Bears scored 59 points. Now the question becomes: what does Chic...

Get your 10-minute fantasy football edge: Bob Harris & Mike Dempsey break down today's NFL news + what it means for your team.   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-footballguys-daily-update/id1772339269
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Week 2 is here, and the waiver wire is already delivering surprises, opportunities, and early‑season breakouts that fantasy managers need to react to fast.

At quarterback, Tyler Shough (Saints) and Drew Lock (Seahawks) are both viable adds depending on league depth. Shough's mobility and aggressive downfield approach give him streaming appeal, while Lock's command of Seattle's offense makes him a steady option for managers dealing with injuries or underperforming starters.

Running back is where things get spicy. Kaelon Black (49ers) flashed burst and scheme fit in Kyle Shanahan's offen...

Get your 10-minute fantasy football edge: Bob Harris & Mike Dempsey break down today's NFL news + what it means for your team.   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-footballguys-daily-update/id1772339269
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Get your 10-minute fantasy football edge: Bob Harris & Mike Dempsey break down today's NFL news + what it means for your team.   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-footballguys-daily-update/id1772339269
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The Sunday early slate delivered absolute fireworks, and The Audible is here to break down every major storyline from a wild Week 1.

The Bengals beat the Buccaneers in a game loaded with explosive plays, pace, and fantasy juice. Cincinnati's offense looked sharp, aggressive, and fully in rhythm — exactly what managers wanted to see to kick off the season.

Then came an instant classic: Buffalo beating Houston in one of the best early‑season games you'll ever see. Big swings, huge moments, and star power everywhere. Both teams showed they're going to be a probl...

Get your 10-minute fantasy football edge: Bob Harris & Mike Dempsey break down today's NFL news + what it means for your team.   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-footballguys-daily-update/id1772339269
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Sigmund Bloom and Fantasy Points' Brett Whitefield discuss surprise Week 1 starts and sits

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why should you be hesitant to start Malik Nabers Week 1?

01:31 How should Jaxson Dart affect Malik Nabers value this season?

04:10 How should Kyler Murray affect Justin Jefferson's value this season?

07:59 Why should Jayden Daniels be on your bench for Week 1 vs Philadelphia?

11:46 Why is Baker Mayfield a player who you might force into your lineup in We...

Join Bob Harris and this week's guest, Joe Pisapia the host of FandomNFL and FandomMLB on YouTube and author of the Fantasy Black Book Series, as they talk Week 1 matchups.

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Week 1 isn't easing into anything — it's kicking the door off the hinges.

After two massive openers earlier in the week, The Audible rolls into a 14‑game preview loaded with storylines, fantasy fireworks, and early‑season pressure points.

We start with a potential shootout between the Bucs and Bengals, a game where both offenses can push pace and create mismatches all over the field. Then we dive into the new‑look Ravens offense, a unit buzzing with excitement as they take on the Colts in a matchup that could rev...

Get your 10-minute fantasy football edge: Bob Harris & Mike Dempsey break down today's NFL news + what it means for your team.   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-footballguys-daily-update/id1772339269
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Get your 10-minute fantasy football edge: Bob Harris & Mike Dempsey break down today's NFL news + what it means for your team.   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-footballguys-daily-update/id1772339269
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The 2026 season opens with two massive games, and The Audible is diving straight into both.

First up: a Super Bowl rematch on Wednesday night as the Patriots travel to face the Seahawks. Both teams expect to be back in the championship hunt, and the spotlight lands on Sam Darnold vs Drake Maye — a quarterback duel that could shape early MVP chatter. How does Seattle's rushing attack look without Kenneth Walker. Who steps up. And can New England's defense slow down a team that nearly beat them for the Lombardi.

Get your 10-minute fantasy football edge: Bob Harris & Mike Dempsey break down today's NFL news + what it means for your team.   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-footballguys-daily-update/id1772339269
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Bloom and Cecil break down their Footballguys Expert Staff League draft — the FESL OG, the toughest room in fantasy football. With longtime Footballguys analysts loading the board with sharp picks, every round becomes a test of discipline, strategy, and adaptation.

We go through how our teams stack up, what we loved, what we'd change, and how each of us approached roster construction in a league where everyone knows your tendencies. Did we lean into value pockets. Did we push positional edges. Did we zag when the room zigged.

T...

In This Episode: Sigmund Bloom and Footballguys' own Matt Waldman discuss players that they are letting other people take in fantasy football drafts.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why should we let someone else draft De'Von Achane?

07:29 Should we be willing to take MarShawn Lloyd at his new higher ADP?

11:27 Will Mike Washington Jr. hurt Ashton Jeanty's fantasy value?

16:53 Why are we should we be coming around on Jadarian Price?

20:09 Should we tar...

Join Bob Harris and this week's guest, fellow Footballguy Sigmund Bloom, as they talk draft strategy.

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In This Episode:

The Packers just delivered one of the wildest preseason backfield shakeups we've seen in years, and Bloom & Cecil break down what it really means for fantasy managers heading into draft week.

Josh Jacobs has been placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List after new charges surfaced — and there's no clear timeline for his return. With a court date in mid‑November, Jacobs becomes a stash‑and‑pray option at best, and it's possible he's played his last down for Green Bay.

That opens the door wide for MarShawn Lloyd, who is now expe...

Sigmund Bloom and Establish The Run Big Dog Evan Silva talk about what they've learned this summer and how they are approaching fantasy drafts. They break down hotly debated players like Justin Jefferson, Parker Washington, and Jonathon Brooks and reveal their favorite
sleepers for 2026.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why is KC Concepcion is the most mispriced player in fantasy football?

04:14 How do we compare and contrast DeZhaun Stribling and Concepcion for fantasy drafts?

07:02 Why is it important to get D...

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Preseason is hitting some of fantasy football's biggest names, and Bloom & Cecil break down what these injuries really mean for your draft board as August heats up.

Ja'Marr Chase appears to have avoided anything major, but even a minor scare can shift late‑August ADP. Does this push drafters toward Tee Higgins or simply reinforce Chase's elite ceiling once he's fully cleared.

In Cincinnati, TreVeyon Henderson is banged up — and if he misses time, what does that mean for Rhamondre Stevenson. Bloom & Cecil dig into workload redistribu...

In This Episode: 

Sigmund Bloom and Dan Schneier discuss which players have moved up and down on their fantasy draft boards since training camps opened

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TIME STAMPS

00:00 Why is Bucky Irving underpriced in fantasy leagues?

06:30 Why should be in on Travis Etienne after what happened this summer?

09:45 Why should we worried about all of the players in the Commanders offense?

16:08 Should we worried about the Chargers offense afte...

Join Bob Harris and this week's guest, Howard Bender from Fantasy Alarm and SirusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, as they talk draft strategy.

Check out this week's Fantasy Notebook for more! https://www.footballguys.com/article/2026-fantasy-notebook-shhhhh-henry-mason-sutton-golden-flying-under-radar

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Preseason is delivering real fantasy‑relevant movement, and Bloom & Cecil break down the biggest storylines you need to stay ahead of your league.

Rookie RB Jonah Coleman is standing out for the Broncos — physical, explosive, and confident. But can he actually work his way into a backfield that already features JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey. We dig into usage, roles, and whether Coleman can carve out meaningful touches or if fantasy GMs should temper expectations.

In Houston, Jayden Higgins goes down with an ACL injury, leaving a major void in CJ Stroud's passing game. So who...

We're hitting the latest NFL news and notes to sharpen your fantasy edge — and two major storylines jump right off the page.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn't hiding anything: he wants to blow out teams. Not "be aggressive," not "push the ball," but bury opponents. Bloom and Cecil break down what that means for fantasy — pace, volume, scoring spikes, and which Bears players benefit most from a coach openly embracing domination.

Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Kyler Murray has officially won the Vikings' starting QB job. So what does that mean for Fantasy GMs. Bloom and Ceci...

In This Episode: 

Sigmund Bloom and Paul Charchian talk about training camp injuries and how fantasy football players should be changing their strategies in reaction to them.

watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/gxdCyKI5i2E 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why Juwan Johnson is the big fantasy winner after the Jordyn Tyson injury?

06:04 What should dynasty managers do with Jordyn Tyson?

09:10 Should Breece Hall move down in rankings after suffering a groin injury in camp?

13:07 What's the case to buy the dip on Jeremiyah Love aft...

In This Episode: 

Sigmund Bloom and Gregg Rosenthal from NFL.com sit down to talk about the biggest storylines from NFL training camps and how fantasy football players can act on them to win their leagues.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why is the Josh Jacobs injury is the most important training camp development to watch for fantasy football?

05:43 Is the Kyler Murray story going to be fun or depressing?

08:30 How can knowing the narrative help you understand how to int...

In This Episode: Sigmund Bloom sits down with Rich Hribar to discuss where ADP has led fantasy players astray the farthest and how to use that to win your league.

watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/HjL2gYdmuic 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why is Jonathan Taylor's ADP the worst in fantasy football?

06:12 Who should we take over Jonathan Taylor in the first round?

07:27 How to use last year's ADP to inform your draft strategy?

10:23 Which quarterback is the market most undervaluing?

15:24 Why should fantasy football pl...

Join Bob Harris and this week's guest, fellow Footballguy and Rookie Scouting Portfolio author Matt Walman, as they talk draft strategy.

Check out this week's Fantasy Notebook for more! https://www.footballguys.com/article/2026-fantasy-notebook-blind-spots-vs-smart-drafting

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Join Bob Harris and this week's guest, Rotowire's Theo Gremminger, as they plant flags on players they're targeting in ongoing drafts.

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Join Bob Harris and this week's guest, Rotowire's Jim Coventry, as they reset fantasy situations of interest as we head into training camp.

Check out this week's Fantasy Notebook for more! https://www.footballguys.com/article/2026-fantasy-notebook-118-training-camp-reset

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Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST wraps up in Los Angeles, where the Chargers enter 2026 with a new offensive architect, a polarizing fantasy RB, and a veteran tight end whose arrival could reshape the entire target distribution.

The headline centers on whether new OC Mike McDaniel can make Justin Herbert the best quarterback in the NFL. Bloom and Cecil dig into McDaniel's timing‑based system, the spacing upgrades, and how Herbert's arm talent could finally be paired with a scheme built to maximize efficiency and explosiveness.

Then comes the fantasy dilemma: Why RB Omarion Hampt...