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
Week 13 and this is crunch time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:26
In today's show, we stay on track because it's Week 13 and this is crunch time. We cut our palms with pocketknives and make a vow to go back off track in Week 15 when nobody cares. PLUS:-Elijah Moore a big under the rada…
NFL Week 12 Recap and Week 13 Waivers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:39
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 12 action around the NFL. Is there a QB controversy brewing in Green Bay? Josh Jacobs goes for over 300 total yards! Has Mike White fixed the jets position players in fant…
Week 12 Fantasy Football Ranks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:43
Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 12. Justin Fields playing in Week 12? the Rams backfield usable? Plus we've got the latest news and ranks for the up coming week.Follow Welsh on Twit…
The Chris Vaccaro Holiday and Holiday Weekend Spectacular [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:44
This episode is brought to you by the Greenwich Street Tavern, which Chris owns and refuses to set up Christmas karaoke despite all data saying it'll do well. Also, this show is super long because Chris doesn't have a co…
NFL Week 11 Recap and Week 12 Waivers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:34
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 11 action around the NFL. Samaje Perine's big game is another reminder to pick him up now. We're worried about Justin Fields injury, Kyle Pitts and Wan'Dale Robinson are o…
Week 11 Fantasy Football Ranks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:49
Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 11. What to do in Buffalo with 3-6 FEET of snow? Pacheco over Swift? Can DJ Moore produce under Baker? Will a Rams WR step up? Check it out this and…
Chris has to leave early for a more important podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:01
In this week's episode Chris refuses to answer a question but then inadvertently answers it seven times throughout the rest of the show. Strap in!-Why didn't Chris pay more for Maniscaclo seats in AC?-Michael Pittman-Nan…
NFL Week 10 Recap and Week 11 Waivers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:10
Welsh, Ciely and Funston break down all the week 10 action around the NFL. Cooper Kupp avoids serious injury, but might still miss time, the crazy Bills/Vikings game, Christian Watson's breakout and a preview to Week 11…
Week 10 Fantasy Football Ranks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:10
Welsh, Jake and Brandon breakdown everything you need to know for week 10. You can't trust twitter anymore for takes, so we've got them! Jaylen over Najee? Jake and Brandon work a trade out on-air, positional dart throws…
The Chrissy V. Hour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:35
Chris has dictated another rundown via a series of one-line text messages, but takes himself off the rails several times. It's still a fantastic show, packed with advice from the high stakes world's lovable Hall of Famer…