The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast

The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast

Author: The Athletic Language: English Episodes: 100
For anyone managing a roster, setting a lineup, or just trying to understand the chaos of an NFL Sunday, The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast is your weekly deep dive. This isn't about surface-level chatter; it's the detailed, award-winning analysis from experts who live in the data. You'll hear the distinct perspectives and strategies from Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston, Chris Welsh, Nando Di Fino, and Chris Vaccaro as they break down matchups, waiver wire priorities, and trade negotiations. The discussion goes beyond simple start-or-sit advice to examine the trends, injuries, and coaching decisions that actually determine fantasy outcomes. Each episode of this podcast is built to give you a tangible edge, translating complex football scenarios into actionable plans for your league. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the draft, the analysis here is designed to cut through the noise. Tune in for a conversation that treats fantasy football with the seriousness you bring to your own lineup, delivered with the authority of The Athletic. It's the kind of thorough, engaging talk that makes you rethink your bench and question your starters, all aimed at the single goal of helping you win.
Episodes
Vaccaro Takes a Bunch of Ls [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:14
Nando and Vaccaro are back to look at the fallout of week 2 and how we attack week 3.The Episode Playbook-the TE mess and how to handle it-Is Tua Top 7?-digging into the Eagles offense(Vaccaro says shitshow around 30:20)…
NFL Week 2 Breakdown and Week 3 Waivers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:33
Trey Lance out for the year, Mike Evans suspended and Garrett Wilson the number one claim? Chris Welsh, Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston are breaking down all of Week 2 in the NFL, plus a preview of week 3 waiversFollow We…
Week 2 Fantasy Football Ranks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:52
Week 2 fantasy football ranks with Welsh, Ciely and Funston. We're talking about players we like more than anyone else, Cam Akers, rank accuracy and more.Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshFollow Jake on Twitter: @all…
Chris Vaccaro and Nando Di Fino's Big Post Week 1 Fantasy Breakdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:01
It's the Chris Vaccaro show...err...the BIG post week 1 fantasy breakdown with Vaccaro and Nando. Here's what to expect...An ugly September for AZThe tight end position is garbage"I always was a Hayden Hurst guy"Add Trey…
NFL Week 1 Breakdown and Week 2 Waivers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:01
Welsh and Brandon are without Jake this week, but we will still #BanKickers and praise Saquon without him.. We're breaking down some of the biggest storylines and performances from Week 1. Brandon breaks down his top wai…
Week 1 Fantasy Football Ranks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:19
Week 1 fantasy football rankings talk. We're talking about some of our standout ranks for week 1. Welsh finishes the show with a battle of Jake vs Brandon ranks.Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshFollow Jake on Twitte…
The final draft season recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:36
Why look ahead when we can look back? Chris Vaccaro goes over his team builds in his high-stakes drafts and spins it out into what to expect this season from his most-rosterd players. Including:--the surprise RB he is al…
Week 1 waivers and the players we didn't get enough shares of [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:34
We put a lot of focus on players that we get shares of, but how about the players that we missed out on. Welsh, Ciely and Funston look at missed player shares, week 1 waivers and some bold predictions to kick the season…
The All-Used-To-Have-Value Teams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:49
Welsh tasks Ciely and Funston to put together a team of players that had tremendous value earlier in the year, and now don't. We follow this up with the players you can pivot to if you are looking for value. We've also g…
Last minute draft prep with Chris Vaccaro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:07
Nando Di Fino and Chris Vaccaro do final draft prep just one week before the start of the season. Which players are falling and rising as high stakes drafts ramp up close to kickoff. The guys give you inside information…

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