Fantasy Focused

Always a tough backfield to predict, the New England Patriots didn’t make things any easier for Fantasy Football owners in 2018 by drafting Sony Michel out of Georgia late in the first round. Rex Burkhead should see plenty of touches after being resigned and James White is likely to get the 3rd down touches for … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – New England Patriots"

With serious allegations swirling around Shady McCoy this offseason, where are you willing to take him in your Fantasy Football drafts? Even if he’s NOT suspended, are you still comfortable taking him in the second round? Any love for Chris Ivory, Cadet, Jones, Murphy or Ford? We discuss the Buffalo backfield in depth.

The Fantasy Focused crew breaks down each other their top 25 wide receivers for PPR formats headed into the 2018 season.

The Giants are hoping their first round draft pick, Saquon Barkley can give them their first 1,000 yard rusher since Ahmad Bradshaw in 2012 (1,015 yards). They also brought in Jonathan Stewart and Jalen Simmons, while getting rid of Darkwa and Perkins. Wayne Gallman is still in the picture and should have an opportunity to … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – New York Giants"

No more Blount, but does that completely open the door for Jay Ajayi? Or will Corey Clement see an expanded role in 2018? Do you still like Darren Sproles in PPR? Is Smallwood done in Philly? Who lands the 4 and 5 spots at the RB position if not Smallwood? Pumphrey, Jones, Adams? This is … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – Philadelphia Eagles"

The Fantasy Focused crew dives into their 2018 Running Back Rankings for redraft leagues, with special guest Samantha Holt.

Where do you have Zeke Elliott in your 2018 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings? We generally have him at 3 or 4. We discuss in this episode of RBBC.

Derrius Guice slipped to the 59th pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, but will he be the 2nd best (or even 1st?) fantasy rookie running back this year? Or will Samaje Perrine and Chris Thompson get in the way? We discuss this unsettled backfield in this episode of RBBC.

Will Rashaad Penny prove to be the 2nd best Running Back of the 2018 rookie class, or even the best? Or will Chris Carson, C.J. Prosise, Mike Davis or J.D. McKissic get in the way? We discuss in detail.

The Cardinals added some key offensive players in the 2018 draft and could be much improved as a whole. Are people letting David Johnson fall too far on their fantasy football draft boards? Any love for Chase Edmonds or Elijhaa Penny as a handcuff or dynasty option? We break it down for you.

Should Todd Gurley be the unanimous #1 fantasy pick in 2018? Can he improve upon his monster 2017 season? Any love for John Kelly as a handcuff? We discuss it all in this episode of RBBC.

There’s been plenty of hype around recently signed free agent Jerick McKinnon in San Francisco, but are people sleeping on the potential of Matt Breida alongside him? Any love for Joe Williams? We discuss the 49ers backfield in this episode of RBBC.

Ingram and Kamara were one of the deadliest combos in NFL history last season in terms of production. However, Ingram is facing a 4 game suspension to start the 2018 season. Where do you value Kamara? How about Ingram? We break it down.

Always one of our favorite backfields to discuss, the Carolina Panthers. Many thought this would be McCaffrey’s backfield in 2018….until they signed veteran C.J. Anderson. Where do you value both this year? We tend to like them both.

We discuss the Fantasy Football implications of the Aaron Jones suspension before diving into our QB Rankings for Redraft Leagues – recorded 7/6/18

Derek Tate and Mike aka “Diesel” Cummins are back for episode 2 of The Fantasy Express. In this episode, the fellas have a two round, 10 team PPR, dynasty rookie mock draft.

The crew discusses the Jameis Winston news/suspension and then dives into a mini mock draft, with a 12 team PPR format!

Devonta Freeman is coming off a somewhat disappointing fantasy season and Tevin Coleman is in a contract year. Meanwhile, the Falcons drafted Ito Smith in the 4th Round. What’s to make of the Falcons’ backfield? We break it down.

Is Rookie Running Back Ronald Jones the savior in the Tampa Bay backfield? Or should we expect Peyton Barber to take a chunk out of his production? We discuss the Tampa Bay options.

Ryan Levy & Derek Tate of Fantasy Focused take a deep dive into some of their early favorites for “draft day value” picks with special guest Sam Holt of “The Fantasy Authority”.