The Fantasy Record
Take a Spin with award-winning fanalysts Brandon Funston and Brad "The Big Noise" Evans as they take a stand on all the fantasy news fit to be discussed. No fence-sitting allowed!
Episodes
NFC Win Totals
For today’s Fade Five, Brad and Nate are looking at NFC win totals and they are rolling the under on three teams who may be in trouble, including the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys. Are the Panthers in trouble too? The guys think the Buccaneers could challenge for the NFC South title and the Detroit Lions may be a sleeper.
21/07/20•14m 28s
AFC Win Totals
<!-- wp:paragraph --> Brad Evans and Nate Lundy are back with their Fade Five, focused on AFC Win Totals. Baker Mayfield and the Browns have a chance to actually live up to last year's hype. Can the Bills and Colts win their divisions? The Patriots are in trouble, even with Cam Newton and the Jets are flat-out awful. <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:cgb/block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg --> <!-- /wp:cgb/block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg -->
20/07/20•13m 49s
NBA Title Value and NFL Comeback Player of the Year
Brad Evans and Nate Lundy break their quarantine hibernation to spice up your week with five futures bets. Is there a big payout waiting for you with the Boston Celtics? Will the Dachshund of the Desert chew his way to a big rushing total? And is Detroit Rock City the home of the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year for 2020? That and more on today’s episode of Fade The Noise.
25/06/20•14m 45s
NFL Player Props and a Colorado Special
Now, before you get too excited, it's not THAT kind of Colorado special. Brad has found a crossover prop bet between the Chiefs and Broncos that has the guys very intrigued. From there, the boys talk Kenyon Drake, Drew Lock, Brandin Cooks, Alvin Kamara and Run CMC.
21/05/20•13m 26s
A Round of NFL Rookie Prop Bets
With the Andy Dalton news, Brad Evans and Nate Lundy first make their bets on where the Red Rifle will be playing next season. Then the guys dive in with a five-pack of NFL rookie prop bets. How many touchdowns will Joe Burrow throw? Will Jerry Jeudy be the new Mile High miracle? And Brad has a hot take on who he says will be the Offensive Rookie of the Year for 2020.
30/04/20•15m 34s
NFL Draft Prop Bets & Rob Gronkowski's back!
We miss the daily player prop bets as much as you do. Thank goodness for the NFL Draft! The guys dive in with a quick update on Rob Gronkowski's season projections in Tampa (take the UNDER!). Then they tackle this weekend's NFL Draft with a look at running back prop bets, a wide receiver exacta and a long shot round one bet that could pay big.
22/04/20•15m 43s
Empty Gyms, Full Bets
This has been a wild 24 hours in the world of sports and, at least for now, the games will continue without the fans. With that in mind, Brad and Nate have a Fade Five that stops at the Big 12 tournament with thoughts on the Longhorns and Sooners. Will Purdue survive to play another day? The Friars are looking to throw some punches in the Big East Quarterfinals. And the guys make their picks for a big match up in Las Vegas between Arizona and USC.
12/03/20•13m 14s
A Buffet of Tournament Action
Should you lay your dollars on a desperate Big East team? Plus the guys discuss picks for Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and a hog wild total in the SEC tournament as the march to madness continues.
11/03/20•10m 37s
Tuesday tournament action
Brad is in a good mood after hitting his NBA pick last night, but today is all about the college basketball. UMBC and Vermont get us started along with a stop at the Northeast Conference Final. Will Gonzaga continue its OVER hot streak? Plus the guys get ready for the ACC Tournament.
10/03/20•13m 13s
Conference Tournament Action and a Giannis-less NBA Pick
The Horizon League semifinal has Brad and Nate looking at Wright State while the SOCON Championship could be money in the bank for the underdog Terriers. The West Coast Conference semis are also discussed as are the Bucks, who will be without The Greek Freak in Denver.
09/03/20•12m 44s
A Fade Five Freaky Friday of Basketball
After a stellar 5-0 on Wednesday, the guys dipped on Thursday but have a full slate of basketball for Friday's picks. A pair of games in the Mountain West Conference Tournament got Brad's attention, plus a key ACC match-up and two player props from the NBA (C'MON ZION!!).
06/03/20•13m 14s
College basketball on a Tequila Thursday
After going 5-0 on Wednesday's podcast, Brad is ready to see if the hot streak can continue. Houston and UConn get things started, the guys make a stop for a late night Pac-12 contest and a couple of key Big Ten match-ups are in today's mix, including Illinois and Ohio State.
05/03/20•12m 9s
March 4: All hoops, all the time
The guys dive into a GREAT slate of college basketball action in the Wednesday edition of the podcast. See where they're at on the LSU/Arkansas tilt, Villanova and Seton Hall as well as the start of conference tournament play with Wyoming and Colorado State.
04/03/20•11m 1s
March 3: A big night in NCAA basketball
It's a big night in the Big Ten for college hoops and Brad and Nate look Maryland and Rutgers along with a trip to Iowa State, Richmond and Oklahoma. Plus, can Zion Williamson keep his hot streak alive against the Timberwolves?
03/03/20•10m 7s
March 2: College Hoops, Trae Young player prop and the red-hot Avalanche
Brad Evans and Nate Lundy launch the Fade Five with three picks for Monday's college basketball slate, including Duke and Baylor each with big home games. Will Trae Young be dishing dimes in Atlanta? And the red-hot Avalanche head to Detroit. Fade or Follow? That's up to you.
02/03/20•10m 8s
Talking QB futures for Cam Newton, Tom Brady, Drew Lock, and a pre-NCAA hoops tourney check-in
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston tackle the latest NFL news, including recent reports regarding QBs Cam Newton, Tom Brady and Drew Lock. ... The duo also looks at the latest movement on the college hoops front in advance of March's NCAA tournament.
27/02/20•57m 23s
Teaser Trailer
Coming March 2: Brad Evans and Nate Lundy bring you Fade the Noise, a daily podcast taking you through each day's betting opportunities. Each show contains "The Fade Five," which can come from spreads, totals, props or anywhere else there is favorable action in the world of sports. Fast-paced. Transparent. Informational. Entertaining. Engaging. Tout-free. Subscribe today and get ready to Fade or Follow.
26/02/20•4m 51s
Veteran RBs with iffy job security, offseason QB carousel and a NCAA hoops tourney look ahead
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston tackle the noteworthy NFL news/rumors to surface since the Super Bowl, including their thoughts on whether running backs Todd Gurley, David Johnson and Devonta Freeman will return to their current teams in 2020. ... The duo also discusses possible destinations for many of the notable QBs on the free agent market. ... Finally, Evans offers his take on the college hoops teams to beat in what is expected to be a wide-open tourney field this March.
13/02/20•59m 1s
Our Top 20 Super Bowl prop bets: Kittle, Kelce, coin toss, Shakira songs, Puppy Bowl and more!
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston reveal their favorite prop bets for the Chiefs/49ers Super Bowl matchup — including the coin toss, first halftime song from Shakira, catches for Travis Kelce and George Kittle and Puppy Bowl picks.
27/01/20•54m 23s
Talking props for Mahomes, Henry, Kittle and all key players in the NFL Championship round
Brad Evans (playing hurt after a trip to Las Vegas) and Brandon Funston go in-depth on the where the money will be made in the AFC and NFC Championship games.
17/01/20•37m 9s
Divisional round propositions for Lamar Jackson, Dalvin Cook, DK Metcalf and many more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston preview all four divisional round playoff games, offering their Over/Under player prop takes on Lamar Jackson, Dalvin Cook, DK Metcalf and all the key players on offense this coming weekend in the NFL.
09/01/20•49m 26s
Postseason fantasy draft breakdown and NFL wild card round playoff preview
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston share results from their postseason fantasy draft. ... The duo also go in depth with each NFl wid card round playoff matchup, giving their game picks against the spread and also their Over/Under stat projections for all the key players involved.
02/01/20•59m 16s
Mike Boone, Kerryon Johnson, D.J. Moore and many more players in the Championship Week spotlight
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at the players that fantasy owners will be deliberating over this week, from Kerryon Johnson returning from a lengthy injury hiatus to Mike Boone potentially leading the banged up Minnesota backfield to D.J. Moore dealing with a QB change, and much more.
17/12/19•1h 1m
Happy returns for Jacobs, JuJu, Conner and T.Y.? Plus, a plethora of player picks for Week 15
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the fantasy merits of Josh Jacobs, JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Conner and T.Y. Hilton, all trending towards returning to action this week. ... Evans and Funston also pit a bunch of similarly ranked players against each and decide who they would want to roll with in Week 15.
12/12/19•1h 4m
Are Mahomes, Kamara, OBJ and Julio in the circle of trust this week? Plus, top FAAB targets!
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at struggling name-brand fantasy options Patrick Mahomes, Alvin Kamara, Odell Beckham and Julio Jones, deciding whether fantasy owners should trust them in their semi-final playoff matchups. ... The duo also break down the best of this week's FAAB options and give their Over/Under predictions for all the key players in Thursday night's NY Jets/Baltimore showdown.
10/12/19•1h
Minshew, Mostert, Guice, Penny and many more players you want to know about for Week 14
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston help fantasy owners prepare the the first round of the fantasy playoffs in Week 14, forecasting the likes of Gardner Minshew, Raheem Mostert, Derrius Guice, Rashaad Penny and many more players living on the edge of fantasy lineups this week.
03/12/19•57m 48s
Breaking down all the Thanksgiving Day action, and the side dishes to enjoy while you watch
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston rank their top Thanksgiving side dishes and, of course, dive deep into the three Turkey Day matchups from a fantasy perspective.
27/11/19•36m 5s
Penny for our thoughts, that Snell in Pittsburgh, fantasy doorbuster deals, All-Turkey team and best of Week 13 FAAB
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk about expectations for Rashaad Penny going forward in Seattle's backfield after his Week 12 explosion. ... The dup also weighs in on Benny Snell's breakout in Pittsburgh, and other top waiver wire targets. ... And in the anti-spirit of Thanksgiving, Evans and Funston name their All-Turkey team, players who have failed to take flight in fantasy this season despite high expectations.
26/11/19•53m 47s
Brandin Cooks' return, Mo Sanu's exit, Week 12 sleepers, best bets, and 90s R&B classics!
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss how to value Brandin Cooks in his return to action this week, and also look at who benefits with Mohamed Sanu out in New England. ... In addition, the duo offer up sleepers and best bets for Week 12. ... Evans and Funston also jump in the way-back machine and share their favorite 90s R&B songs.
21/11/19•1h 2m
A discussion on Josh Allen, Joe Mixon, Jamison Crowder, plus Thursday's IND/HOU breakdown and mailbag questions
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston play a game of Believe or Make Believe in regards to the rest of season upside of Josh Allen, Joe Mixon, Kenyan Drake and Jamison Crowder. ... The duo also makes an Over/Under statistical prediction for all the key fantasy players in Thursday's Indy/Houston showdown. ... Finally, Evans and Funston tackle the listener's Twitter questions.
20/11/19•37m 27s
Marlon Mack's injury exit, Courtland Sutton, D.J. Chark rest of season value, top FAAB targets and more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston examine the Indy backfield in the wake of Marlon Mack's hand injury. ... The duo also looks at the go-forward of hot receivers like Courtland Sutton, D.J. Chark and John Brown. ... Finally, Evans and Funston highlight the best targets for fantasy owners to target this week.
19/11/19•59m 4s
Brian Hill, Ronald Jones, tight end fill-ins and answers to many more Week 11 lineup questions
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston offer their Week 11 expectations for Brian Hill and Ronald Jones. ... The duo also looks at tight end alternatives if George Kittle sits again this week. ... Finally, Evans and Funston player a game of player pick'em, giving their preferred choice of trios of similarly ranked players.
13/11/19•55m 23s
Lauding Lindsay, heralding Howard and the JuJu on that Thursday night PIT/CLE beat
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston pick their poison, choosing which player they prefer rest of season between two similar players — like Chris Carson vs. Derrick Henry, Phillip Lindsay vs. Marlon Mack. The duo also projects every key fantasy player involved in Thursday night Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland showdown.
13/11/19•39m 32s
Discussing panic level for Saquon, FAAB level for Brian Hill, expectation level for Guice and much more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston weigh in on their level of panic given Saquon Barkley's recent struggles. ... The duo also plugs Atlanta fill-in RB Brian Hill as a potential empty-your-FAAB pickup this week. ... Finally, Evans and Funston discuss their expectations for Derrius Guice, Kareem Hunt, Christian Kirk and more.
12/11/19•58m 52s
Discussing whether to play OBJ, Jimmy G, Kareem Hunt and many more in Week 10
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss tough lineup decisions for Week 10, like Odell Beckham and Kareem Hunt (in his first game back from suspension) vs. Buffalo, Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Seattle, and many more.
07/11/19•57m 5s
Jimmy G, Latavius Murray and other players we are swiping right for; plus Chargers/Raiders player Over/Unders
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston decide whether they would swipe right or not for the Week 10 prospects of Jimmy G, Latavius Murray , Ronald Jones and more. ... The duo also guesses the stat lines for all the key players in the Thursday night Chargers/Raiders AFC West showdown.
06/11/19•34m 46s
Nick Foles, Devin Singletary, Emmanuel Sanders and other players we are dying to own; plus, the return of Kareem Hunt!
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the impact to the Cleveland backfield with this week's return of Kareem Hunt. ... The duo also talks about the re-emergence of Devin Singletary and Kenyan Drake last week. ... Finally, Evans and Funston break down the best of the Week 10 waiver wire
05/11/19•1h
Conner concerns, Carr's smooth ride and more Week 9 plays that will pay
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the fantasy ramifications if James Conner can't play for the Steelers in Week 9 ... The duo also lauds the play (and Week 9 matchup) of Oakland QB Derek Carr, among many more Week 9 start-sit fantasy lineup takes.
31/10/19•56m 59s
Talking trades (trick or treat?) with with special guest Chris Harris of Harris Football
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston welcome in Chris Harris of the Harris Football podcast to discuss player trade propositions, with each deciding what side of the deal they like best — those discussed include Tevin Coleman, Keenan Allen, Zach Ertz and more ... Evans and Funston also breakdown every player of fantasy importance in the Thursday night matchup between San Francisco and Arizona.
30/10/19•37m 32s
Taking the buy-low temperature on OBJ, Week 9 waiver targets and Montgomery, finally!
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss whether Odell Beckham makes for a good buy-low target after another modest fantasy effort in Week 8... Evans gets giddy about this show's mandatory David Montgomery update coming on the heels of his best game as a pro... Finally, the duo dissects this week's waiver pool, pointing out the best available on the wire.
29/10/19•55m 45s
Talking Sanders to 49ers, Gordon, Kerryon to IR, Week 8 plays that will pay and much more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Emmanuel Sanders' fit in San Francisco, and how Denver will adjust to life without him. ... The duo also dives into the impacts of Kerryon Johnson and Josh Gordon landing on the IR this week. ... Finally, Evans and Funston address a bunch of Player Pick'Em scenarios and statistical player propositions for Week 8, including Jacoby Brissett, Chase Edmonds, DK Metcalf and many more.
24/10/19•59m 58s
Hold-or-fold takes on Darnold, Montgomery, Watkins, plus Over/Unders for Thursday's WAS/MIN game
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston make their hold-or-fold calls on Sam Darnold, David Montgomery, Sammy Watkins and more. ... The duo also offers up their Over/Under calls on all the relevant fantasy players in the Thursday night WAS/MIN matchup. ... Finally, Evans and Funston answer questions from their Twitter mailbag.
23/10/19•42m 53s
Injury impacts for Mahomes, Kerryon, Thielen, Matt Ryan; Sanu trade spin; best of Week 8 waivers
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the myriad of injuries impacting the fantasy football landscape in Week 8. ... The duo also discusses what the Mohamed Sanu trade to New England means for Sanu's value and how it impacts the Falcons going forward. Finally, Evans and Funston assess who the best pickups are on the Week 8 waiver wire.
22/10/19•55m 47s
Ramsey to the Rams trade fallout, A.J. Green's future and weighing in on Week 7 lineup decisions
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the recent trades that sent cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey to the LA Rams and Marcus Peters to Baltimore. ... They also discuss if and when A.J. Green will make his presence felt in the fantasy football arena again. ... Finally, Evans and Funston run through several lineup decisions and player props for intriguing players in Week 7.
17/10/19•56m 48s
Talking Rodgers, Lockett, JuJu, Gurley, Old Man Gore, and the Thursday night KC/Den showdown
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston play a game of True/False with statements pertaining to Aaron Rodgers, Tyler Lockett, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Todd Gurley, Frank Gore and more. ... They also dive deep into the Thursday night KC/Denver divisional showdown, including Over/Under predictions for all the players that matter.
16/10/19•42m 28s
Murray raises Arizona, Darnold lifts Jets off the ground and Rams offense gets sheepish
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the continued emergence of Arizona rookie QB Kyler Murray, the shot in the arm that Sam Darnold provides the Jets offense and the continued downward spiral of the Rams offense. ... The duo also looks at one-for-one trade proposals for lightning rod players and decides which side of the deal they would take. ... Finally, Evans and Funston look at the best that this week's waiver wire has to offer.
15/10/19•1h
Week 6 wall-to-wall: Player pick'ems, prop plays and touting birds of paradise Kyler Murray, Christian Kirk
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston run through all the interesting player propositions for Week 6, and play a game of player pick'em for key lineup decisions at QB, RB and WR. ... The duo also talks up some strong DFS plays, including an Arizona stack of Kyler Murray and Christian Kirk
10/10/19•56m 25s
Taking the trade temperature of Mike Evans, OBJ, 'Nuk, DJ Chark, Davante Adams and more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at recent trades made in fantasy football for players such as Mike Evans, OBJ, DeAndre Hopkins, DJ Chark and Davante Adams, and decide whether they like the deals or not. ... The duo also has a few words to say about the Thursday night matchup between New England and the NY Giants.
09/10/19•38m 56s
Buy or sell decisions for JuJu, Aaron Jones, Miles Sanders, Courtland Sutton and many more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston decide whether they would buy or sell on players off to hot or cold starts, like JuJu Smith-Schuster, Miles Sanders, Aaron Jones, Courtland Sutton and many more. ... The duo also looks at the best of what this week's waiver wire has to offer.
08/10/19•59m 19s
Week 5 wall-to-wall: Barkley bucking for early return, touting two Tates and much more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston break down the weekend ahead in fantasy football, with player props for Le'Veon Bell, Joe Mixon, Golden Tate and many more players. ... The duo also discusses the potential for an early return from Saquon Barkley, Michael Gallup's return to the Dallas lineup this weekend and John Ross landing on the IR.
03/10/19•57m 43s
Rams/Seahawks predictions: What to expect in a potential Thursday night shootout
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston go into great detail for this week's Thursday night affair between the Rams and Seahawks, with statistical Over/Under predictions for Russell Wilson, Todd Gurley, Tyler Lockett and all the key players in this divisional showdown. ... The do also answers several reader questions from their Twitter mailbag.
02/10/19•29m 19s
Melvin Gordon's workload, trade values for 'Nuk, Saquon, and Week 5 waiver wire targets
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the expected workload for Melvin Gordon for this week and going forward. ... The duo also reveals what deals they might except for players like Saquon Barkley, DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green, and others. ... Finally, Evans and Funston put expected bid prices on top waiver wire pickups for Week 5, like Diontae Johnson.
01/10/19•1h 4m
Eagles/Packers Thursday O/U: Predictions for Rodgers, Wentz, Adams, Ertz and everyone else that matters
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston dissect the Week 4 Thursday night matchup between Philadelphia and Green Bay, guessing O/U statistical props for all the key fantasy players involved, from Aaron Rodgers to Miles Sanders to Davante Adams, et al ... The duo finish off with a deep dive into their listener mailbag, answering a handful of Week 4 and rest-of-season questions.
25/09/19•40m 0s
Week 4 wall-to-wall: The return of Melvin Gordon, Mike Williams breakout expectations and more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston dive deep into the Week 4 NFL slate, but first they break down what Melvin Gordon's return means for Austin Ekeler and the fantasy football landscape.
25/09/19•1h 5m
Saquon Barkley's bum ankle, James Conner concerns and FAAB-ulous Week 4 waiver targets
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at the impact Saquon Barkley's ankle injury, and voice their concerns for James Conner's inefficiency. The duo then award emoji designations for eight intriguing players before diving in to their list of the top waiver wire targets for Week 4.
24/09/19•1h 6m
Titans/Jags Thursday O/U: Predictions for Derrick Henry, DJ Chark and everyone else that matters,
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston take an in-depth fantasy look at this week's Thursday night affair between Tennessee and Jacksonville, predicting stat lines for all the key fantasy players. ... The duo also takes a deep dive into their Twitter mailbag to answer listener questions.
18/09/19•37m 0s
Week 3 wall-to-wall: From Cam's health to another Hollywood hit to all things Freeman
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston set the Week 3 fantasy football stage, starting with Cam Newton's problematic foot before turning to a series of Player Pick'em propositions including Kyler Murray, Royce Freeman, Hollywood Brown and many more. ... Evans and Funston conclude with their statistical Over/Under picks for Dak Prescott, Devonta Freeman, DK Metcalf and many more.
Also: Check out The Lead, the first daily sports news podcast that covers everything from the world stage to the hometown — http://wondery.fm/TheLeadFR
18/09/19•1h 2m
Brees, Big Ben injury fallout, ranking rookie WRs and trade values for early surprises
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at the fantasy impact of injuries to QBs Ben Roethlisberger and Drew Brees, rank the rest-of-season values of the early-season rookie receiver standouts (DK Metcalf, Terry McLaurin, Marquise Brown, Deebo Samuel) and assess the trade values of players off to surprisingly hot/cold starts to the season.
17/09/19•1h 8m
Week 2 wall-to-wall: From downed Jets to Chargers outages to jam-packed player projections
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston kick off their 200th podcast episode with reaction to the injury-riddled Jets and Chargers offenses. ... The duo also run through a deep list of player pick'ems and Over/Under projections for Week 2 — Thanks to our listeners for all your fantastic support since we started this podcast a little more than two years ago!
12/09/19•1h 5m
Bucs/Panthers Thursday O/U: Predictions for Cam, Jameis, CMC, Mike Evans, all the key fantasy players
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston pick the bullish or bearish side of statistical O/U lines for every key player in the Week 2 Thursday night matchup between division rivals Tampa Bay and Carolina... The duo dips into the Twitter mailbag to answer listeners' fantasy football questions.
11/09/19•35m 0s
Antonio Brown expectations, Devonta Freeman panic level, DK Metcalf FAAB price and more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston sort through the rubble following Week 1 in the NFL, gauging expectations for Antonio Brown in New England, sorting through injuries to Tyreek Hill, Tevin Coleman, Nick Foles, et al, and determining FAAB bid percentages for the best that this week's waiver pool has to offer.
10/09/19•1h 10m
Week 1 fully loaded: AB circus, Zeke signing, Le'Veon workload, player pick'ems and over/unders
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston dive into the Week 1 slate to choose player pick'ems and take sides for statistical over/unders, but before that they weigh in on the Antonio Brown circus, the Ezekiel Elliott signing and Le'Veon Bell's claim that he's ready to handle the ball 50 times.
05/09/19•1h
Packers/Bears Thursday night O/U: Picking the line for Rodgers, Montgomery, all the key fantasy players
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston go deep into the first regular season matchup of the 2019 fantasy football campaign, picking sides on player Over/Under yardage lines as well as predicting the winner and final score... The duo also hits their Twitter mailbag to answer a bunch of listener questions.
04/09/19•30m 0s
Backfield breakdowns in KC, Dallas, LA and Houston, and early season fantasy tips
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston try to sort through all the unsettled backfields in the NFL caused by holdouts (Ezekiel Elliott, Melvin Gordon) and trades (LeSean McCoy and Carlos Hyde). ... The duo also offers up early-season roster management advice.
03/09/19•55m 0s
Pet peeves, Player Pick'Em, bold predictions for Kerryon Johnson, Miles Sanders and more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston make a few more bold predictions for the 2019 season, this time involving Kerryon Johnson, Miles Sanders and more. ... The duo also plays a game of Player Pick'Em, choosing their favorite among similarly ranked players, like Josh Jacobs, Chris Carson and Devonta Freeman, for example.
29/08/19•1h 5m
Fantasy life after Andrew Luck, Lamar Miller; bold predictions for Josh Gordon, Matt Breida and more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the fantasy fallout from the loss of Andrew Luck (retirement) and Lamar Miller (ACL injury). ... The duo also make a few bold predictions involving Josh Gordon, Matt Breida and others.
26/08/19•1h
Debating rank outliers Kyler Murray, Chris Godwin and more with special guest Chris Harris of Harris Football
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston are joined by guest Chris Harris of TheHarris Football podcast. The trio discuss Harris' rankings outliers Chris Godwin, Chris Carson, Kyler Murray and Mark Andrews, and also play a game of Buying or BS.
21/08/19•1h 15m
Can we trust receivers Antonio Brown, Josh Gordon? Will environment derail Joe Mixon, Kenny Golladay?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk about the level of trust they have in volatile receivers Antonio Brown and Josh Gordon. ... The duo also debates how much team environment will impact the value of Joe Mixon and Kenny Golladay. ... Finally, Evans and Funston close things out with a game of Over/Under involving players Tom Brady, Sam Darnold, Mark Ingram, Tyler Lockett and others.
19/08/19•1h 5m
Luck's enigmatic ankle, Godwin's ever-expanding bandwagon and breakouts to take to the bank
Brand Evans and Brandon Funston talk about how fantasy owners should handle Andrew Luck's injury news. ... The duo also talks about the massive hype for Chris Godwin coming out of Tampa camp. ... Finally, Evans and Funston offer up a half-dozen players that are guaranteed to vastly exceed their ADP values.
15/08/19•1h 20m
Weighing workload threats for Damien Williams, Christian McCaffrey and Dante Pettis
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the latest reports about the potential of a backfield committee in KC, a loss of goal-line touches for Run-CMC in Carolina and a camp battle at WR in San Francisco.... The duo also tabs Patrick Mahomes, O.J. Howard and Derrick Henry, among others, with the emoji that will best define their 2019 fantasy campaign.... Finally, Evans and Funston play a game of season projections Over/Under with the likes of Jameis Winston, Josh Allen, Leonard Fournette and more.
13/08/19•1h 5m
Rating rookies, Duke trade fallout and preseason takeaways
Brad Evans and Nate Lundy weigh in a handful of rookies (Kyler Murray, David Montgomery, Josh Jacobs, Miles Sanders, Parris Campbell and more), discuss the Duke Johnson trade to Houston and dig into the points of intrigue from the first wave of preseason games.
09/08/19•1h 5m
Going super deep with our Sensational Seven Sleeper draft
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston have some fun in presenting their favorite fantasy football sleepers by holding a seven-round draft from a pool of players that fall below the threshold of the top 100 players according to ADP. Who will be the first pick? It might surprise you!
08/08/19•45m 0s
Should you buy in on RBs Damien Williams, Tevin Coleman, Josh Jacobs and Darrell Henderson?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston weigh the recent camp comments surrounding several running backs of fantasy intrigue, deciding whether the latest discourse is BS or whether they are buying it. ... The duo also plays the Buy or BS game with many more players stirring up buzz in camp of late.
05/08/19•1h 5m
How much will slot machines Dede Westbrook, Chris Godwin and Jamison Crowder pay out in '19?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk about the positive vibes coming out of camp for Dede Westbrook, Chris Godwin and Jamison Crowder. ... The duo also talks up rookie running backs David Montgomery and Miles Sanders. ... Finally, Evans and Funston conclude their fantasy pressing questions series with the 49ers and Rams.
01/08/19•1h 10m
How far have holdouts Ezekiel Elliott, Melvin Gordon and injured A.J. Green fallen in value?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss where they are currently ranking Ezekiel Elliott and Melvin Gordon as their holdouts push towards August. ... The duo also talks about receiver A.J. Green's value after an ankle injury has knocked him out for 6-8 weeks. ... Finally, Evans and Funston answer pressing fantasy questions for the Cardinals and Seahawks.
30/07/19•1h 5m
Patriots health watch, rank reshuffle for Tyreek Hill and fantasy's top training camp battles
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the health of Patriots Sony Michel and Julian Edleman... The duo also breaks down some of fantasy football's most intriguing training camp battles... Finally, Evans and Funston answer pressing questions for the Chiefs and Chargers, including were to rank Tyreek Hill now that he's avoided suspension.
23/07/19•1h 5m
RB roundup: Henry workload hype, Zeke contract concerns, Broncos backfield battle
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the latest news at the running back position, where Ezekiel Elliott is making noise about a new contract, Derrick Henry is expected to handle a heavy workload, Ronald Jones is adding significant bulk and Denver has a backfield battle on its hands.
18/07/19•1h 5m
LA backfield stories: Concern for Gordon's holdout, Gurley's health
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the latest news surrounding Melvin Gordon, who is threatening to holdout, and Todd Gurley, who is looking to training camp as a testing ground for the health status of his knee... The duo also discuss a recent fantasy industry auction draft, highlighting best and worst values as well as best strategy practices... Evans and Funston close the pod by answering pressing fantasy questions for the Packers and Bears.
11/07/19•1h 10m
Fantasy firecrackers, wieners or winners, and players gaining independence in '19
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at intriguing player ADPs and decide whether it's a winning price tag or not... The duo also looks across the skill positions at players that will see increased workloads this season... Finally, Evans and Funston offer up their fantasy firecracker nominations for players that will create the loudest late-round "Boom!"
02/07/19•1h 5m
Amari Cooper's 2K fantasy, DK Metcalf's football IQ, Tarik Cohen's role, and more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Amari Cooper's goal of 2,000 yards, DK Metcalf's mental grasp of the receiving position and Tarik Cohen's backfield role with rookie David Montgomery in the mix. The duo also answer pressing fantasy questions for Detroit and Minnesota.
25/06/19•55m 0s
Receiver rundown: Rave reviews for Donte Moncrief, Robby Anderson and Dante Pettis, but not N'Keal Harry
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the many recent reports to come up praising receivers, like Donte Moncrief, Robby Anderson and Dante Pettis. The duo also talks about the early difficulties for rookies N'Keal Harry and Miles Sanders. To finish off this episode, Evans and Funston tackle pressing fantasy questions for the Ravens and Steelers.
20/06/19•0s
Touch talk: Workload expectations for James Conner, David Montgomery and Miles Sanders
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss recent quotes from NFL circles pertaining to workload expectations for running backs James Conner, David Montgomery and Miles Sanders... The duo also answers pressing fantasy questions for Atlanta, Cleveland and Cincinnati.
13/06/19•1h 15m
Luxury backups Darrell Henderson, Rashaad Penny are key to zeroRB draft strategy
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk up backup running backs Darrell Henderson and Rashaad Penny as the key targets to a zeroRB draft strategy... The duo also answers the pressing fantasy questions for Tampa Bay, New Orleans and Carolina.
06/06/19•1h 10m
Bull market building for RBs Kerryon Johnson, Damien Williams ... but not Todd Gurley
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston dive into recent bullish comments for running backs Kerryon Johnson, Damien Williams, Aaron Jones and Tevin Coleman, and also bearish reports for Todd Gurley, who could be looking at a significant workload downgrade in '19 ... The duo also answers pressing questions for Indianapolis, Tennessee and Jacksonville.
31/05/19•1h 10m
Talking birds in the backfield (Rashaad Penny, Miles Sanders) and whether Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson is worthy of top 3 fantasy QB status
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss fantasy values for potential platoon backs Rashaad Penny and rookie Miles Sanders. They also decide if Aaron Rodgers and/or Deshaun Watson should be ranked as a top 3 fantasy QB, and also discuss how high receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Amari Cooper should be selected.
23/05/19•1h 10m
Mock talk about a fantasy industry PPR draft, and pressing questions for the Bills, Giants and 'Skins
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston break down a recent fantasy industry PPR mock draft, and also continue their Pressing Questions series, with Buffalo, the NY Giants and Washington going under this week's PQ microscope.
14/05/19•1h 5m
Pressing fantasy questions - Is Tom Brady a top 20 QB? Is Le'Veon Bell a top 8 RB?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston start in on their Pressing Questions series, which will tackle the biggest fantasy question marks for each NFL team, starting with New England, Miami and the New York Jets.
09/05/19•1h 3m
From Lamar Jackson to Mecole Hardman, a post-draft look at the fantasy winners at QB and WR
With the dust settled on the 2019 NFL Draft, Brad Evans and Brandon Funston survey the NFL landscape and identify the quarterbacks and receivers that most benefitted in fantasy from this year's college selection process.
30/04/19•1h 2m
From Marlon Mack to David Montgomery, a post-draft look at the fantasy winners at RB
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston continue to break down the fantasy fallout from the NFL Draft, looking at the running backs that stand to gain by what went down in Nashville this past week.
30/04/19•1h
Potential landing spots for the Joshes (Rosen and Jacobs), and top 5 impact rookie receivers
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk about the rumors of where Josh Rosen (via trade) and Josh Jacobs (via draft) might land in the near future, and the duo finishes off their look at the NFL Draft skill positions with a ranking of their top 5 incoming receivers.
23/04/19•1h 20m
Top 5 impact rookie running backs, and a deep sleeper at RB to watch
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk about Todd Gurley's arthritic knee and Ronald Jones' impressive offseason before diving onto their top 5 favorite running backs in the 2019 NFL Draft class. The duo also throw out their favorite rookie running backs that nobody is talking about.
19/04/19•1h 10m
Forecasting brighter days ahead for David Johnson; ranking the rookie QB class
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss how the Arizona offense under new head coach Kliff Kingsbury should return David Johnson's fantasy stock to blue-chip levels. ... The duo also takes a deeper dive into the 2019 rookie QB class, concluding that just two have the potential to make a fantasy impact in the upcoming season.
11/04/19•1h
NFL trade talk - Jordan Howard, Mike Davis, Josh Rosen - and why the Final Four could be great
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the fantasy ramifications of the deal sending RB Jordan Howard to Philly - what it means for Howard, and why Mike Davis could be the biggest winner of this move. ... The duo also discusses potential landing spots for Josh Rosen. ... Finally, Evans explains why, despite the lack of blue bloods, the NCAA tourney's Final Four might deliver some fantastic matchups.
05/04/19•1h
Gronk says so long; Sweet 16 picks vs. spread
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the impact of tight end Rob Gronkowski's retirement ... The duo continues with the TE focus by speculating how productive Jared Cook will be in fantasy for New Orleans in 2019 ... Finally, Brad Evans breaks down each of the NCAA tourney's Sweet 16 matchups and offers his picks vs. the spread.
26/03/19•1h 5m
Bracket breakdown with Brad Evans and Stephen Bardo
Brad Evans is joined by special guest Stephen Bardo to discuss, debate and dissect the recently announced NCAA men's college basketball tournament bracket.
17/03/19•1h 5m
Playing Flame/Lame/Same game with top NFL free agent signings OBJ, Le'Veon and many more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at the the many recent free agent signings in the NFL and decide whether those players are better off, worse off or mostly the same as before in terms of fantasy value ... Evans also breaks down the final week of the college hoops regular season, discussing the biggest risers, fallers and bubble worries heading into the Big Dance.
14/03/19•1h 8m
Post-combine takes, and potential trade destinations for Antonio Brown
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss their thoughts on the NFL combine. ... The duo also looks at where Antonio Brown might be playing football next season. ... Finally, Evans sets the stage for college hoops with the NCAA tourney right around the corner.
07/03/19•1h 5m
Rosen's days numbered in Arizona? Timeshare returning to Green Bay backfield?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Oklahoma Heisman-winning QB Kyler Murray, who recently measured taller than 5'10" and may just be the perfect fit in Arizona. ... The duo also discusses the possibility that new Packers head coach Matt LaFleur will instill the same Aaron Jones/Jamaal Williams RBBC that the previous coaching regime favored. ... Finally, Evans offers his lay of the land assessment of NCAA men's basketball, pointing out the risers, fallers, sleepers and potential busts.
28/02/19•1h 1m
Future-tripping on Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, OBJ, and checking in on a Zion-less Duke
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the possible future landing spots for Odell Beckham and former Steelers stars Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown before turning attention to the NCAA men's hoop landscape, one that currently is without Duke phenom Zion Williamson, who suffered a knee injury in Duke's recent loss to UNC.
21/02/19•1h 6m
Talking NFL newsmakers Kyler Murray, Kareem Hunt, Joe Flacco and Antonio Brown
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Kyler Murray's NFL prospects, Cleveland's curious signing of Kareem Hunt, Denver's gamble on Joe Flacco and how Pittsburgh's receiving corps will fare with Antonio Brown out of the picture.
14/02/19•1h 5m
Gauging Gurley's 2019 fantasy value and gearing up for the madness to come in NCAA hoops
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Todd Gurley's suddenly precarious situation in Los Angeles and what it could mean for his '19 fantasy value. The duo then turns to college hoops, where Evans points out the teams to be watching in the coming weeks leading into the March tourney.
07/02/19•1h 10m
Coin toss, Adam Levine, Tony Romo ... Super Bowl LIII prop bet extravaganza
Over/Under prop bets are never more popular than on Super Bowl Sunday, so The Fantasy Record podcast takes a deep dive into all the interesting propositions, from Gladys to Gronk, for Super Bowl LIII.
30/01/19•50m 0s
Inside the fantasy sports industry, from sports wagering impact to how to best break into the business
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston draw from their decades of fantasy sports experience to offer their perspectives on the future of the fantasy sports industry with the movement underway for the legalization of sports wagering. The duo also offer their insights as to the best path taken for those who are looking to break into the fantasy sports industry.
25/01/19•1h 15m
Future forecasting for Kyler Murray, David Montgomery, and AFC/NFC Championship prop talk
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at the latest coaching changes, and discuss the potential fantasy impact of rookies to-be Kyler Murray and David Montgomery ... The duo also dive deep into the Over/Under player props for those involved in the AFC/NFC Championship games.
17/01/19•1h
NFL Coaching changes, and DFS/player prop plays for the divisional playoff round
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss all the recent NFL coaching changes - Green Bay, Tampa Bay, Arizona, et al - before diving deep into the NFL divisional playoff round, looking at the best ways to spend your DFS and player prop dollars.
09/01/19•1h 10m
Mock talk - breaking down a way-too-early 2019 fantasy football draft
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston dissect a 2019 fantasy football mock draft in which Funston and his colleagues at The Athletic participated in prior to the end of the 2018 NFL regular season.
02/01/19•2h
Sorting through the Week 17 start/sit madness
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston try to make fantasy football sense out of the "will they play or not?" uncertainty created by Week 17 in the NFL.
28/12/18•1h
Elijah McGuire, Kalen Ballage or Jamaal Williams? Who are the Week 16 flyers that will payoff?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at the fantasy football landscape and decide which fringe players will be worthy of a spot in championship lineups in Week 16
20/12/18•1h
Welcome back, Conner (and Gordon) - discussing the Week 16 running back shuffle
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston take a look at the Week 16 RB landscape, discussing the returns of James Conner and Melvin Gordon, the potential injury impact for Todd Gurley, and the upside potential of Jamaal Williams and Eli McGuire.
18/12/18•1h 10m
Who to play with no OBJ? Dak on the attack again in Indy?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Giants options in a Giants offense without Odell Beckham ... The duo also looks at two player Over/Under stat propositions for each Week 15 game, including Dallas QB Dak Prescott, Carolina, WR Curtis Samuel and Green Bay RB Aaron Jones.
14/12/18•1h 10m
Week 15 Player Pick'Ems and Thursday night intrigue/injuries (Melvin Gordon, Tyreek Hill)
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk about injuries to key fantasy stars Melvin Gordon and Tyreek Hill, who faceoff in Week 15 on Thursday night. The duo also plays a game of Player Pick'Ems, debating similarly ranked players for Week 15.
12/12/18•55m 0s
Setting Week 15 values for rookies Josh Allen, Justin Jackson and DaeSean Hamilton
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at emerging rookies Josh Allen, Justin Jackson and DaeSean Hamilton, discussing the trust level that fantasy owners should have in them in Week 15. The duo also talks up Dak Prescott, Curtis Samuel and others.
11/12/18•1h 3m
DaeSean Hamilton, Justin Jackson and other Week 14 fearless flyers
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston play the week 14 player prop bet game, and talk up rookies DaeSean Hamilton and Justin Jackson in the process. They also have a lot of fun with the dramatic food descriptions from Trader Joe's latest holiday Fearless Flyer mailer.
06/12/18•1h
Wary about Ware? All in on Allen?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Spencer Ware's tepid first start of the season in Week 13 and also talk about how high they are valuing rampant-running Buffalo QB Josh Allen. The duo also looks at the best adds on the Week 14 waiver wire.
04/12/18•1h 5m
Backing off Goff, doing the Humphries dance and Thursday's player prop picks
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston express pessimism for Rams QB Jared Goff in Chicago in Week 14. The duo also expects the good times to keep rolling for Tampa Bay receiver Adam Humphries. And Evans and Funston close out the podcast with their opinions on player stat props for the Thursday night affair between Jacksonville and Tennessee.
04/12/18•45m 0s
Hyde, Humphries, Reynolds and other potential Week 13 impact players
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston play the statistical Over/Under prop game with two players from a full slate of Week 13 matchups, predicting the ups/downs for Carlos Hyde, Adam Humphries, Josh Reynolds and many more.
29/11/18•55m 0s
Talking Dak, Amari and other possible Thursday night fantasy studs (Dan Arnold?)
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston offer their expectations for all the major players in Thursday night's showdown between New Orleans and Dallas.
28/11/18•45m 0s
Melvin Gordon, Leonard Fournette backup plans, and must-add players for the playoff push
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk backup running back options to help owners of injured RBs Melvin Gordon and Leonard Fournette. The duo also look at the not-so-obvious players that could help owners in their push to make the fantasy playoffs.
27/11/18•1h 10m
Gushing about Gus Edwards, carrying on about Kerryon Johnson and much (DJ) Moore!
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston help fantasy owners get set for Thanksgiving week, talking up the players they will want to target on the Week 12 waiver wire, like Gus Edwards, D.J. Moore, Tre'Quan Smith and more.
20/11/18•55m 0s
Talking Turkey Day games, plus Over/Under player props for all the Week 12 contests
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at player Over/Under statistical props for two player from every Week 12 game, including Turkey Day contestants Jordan Howard, Amari Cooper and Mark Ingram, among others.
20/11/18•50m 0s
Giving Week 11 props to JuJu, Kerryon Johnson, Demaryius Thomas and many, many more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston play their weekly game of Mad Props, guessing which side of the stastical Over/Under line players will fall in Week 11 - those included are JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kerryon Johnson, Demaryius Thomas and many more (three player props for each Week 11 contest)
15/11/18•1h 10m
Projecting Penny, Packers and playing the Player Pick'Em game for Week 11
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston offer their thoughts on the Thursday night affair between Green Bay and Seattle, projecting performances for Aaron Rodgers, Davanta Adams, Aaron Jones, Rashaad Penny, Chris Carson and more ... The duo also tackles a bunch of Player Pick'Em scenarios for Week 11.
14/11/18•55m 0s
Lamar Jackson, Josh Adams and other "birds" on the Week 11 waiver wire?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston offer up a lightning-round look at their top waiver wire targets for Week 11 and beyond, like Lamar Jackson, Josh Adams, Anthony Miller, Josh Reynolds and more.
13/11/18•25m 0s
Josh Gordon, Mark Ingram Tevin Coleman and others that we are all Over in Week 10
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at a bunch of Week 10 Over/Under player props, and the duo finds they are in agreement in their bullish thoughts for Josh Gordon, Mark Ingram and Tevin Coleman, among others.
08/11/18•1h
Episode 134: Will Dez deliver on the Bayou? Conner or Run-CMC on Thursday night?
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss what impact, if any, Dez Bryant will have now that he's signed with New Orleans ... The duo takes an in-depth look at the Thursday night Carolina/Pittsburgh meeting, speculating on production expectations for James Conner, Christian McCaffrey and many more.
07/11/18•1h
Episode 133: A.J. Green's toe woe, and the going rate for Josh Gordon, Leonard Fournette and many more
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss what Cincy's offense will look like while A.J. Green is sidelined with a toe injury. The duo also gauges the trade market for players like Josh Gordon, Leonard Fournette, Jordan Howard, Dalvin Cook, and many more.
06/11/18•1h 10m
Episode 132: Cool Brees to continue vs. Rams? Will Fitzpatrick bring back the magic in Carolina?
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Drew Brees' conservative ways since RB Mark INgram returned, and wonder if it will continue this week versus the Rams ... The duo also talk about the return of Ryan Fitzpatrick and how that will work out in Carolina in Week 9 ... Also, up for discussion, is whether fantasy owners should trust RB Dalvin Cook should he return to Minnesota's lineup on Sunday.
01/11/18•1h 10m
Episode 131: James Conner to go the distance in Pittsburgh? Who replaces Golden Tate in Detroit?
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the Pittsburgh backfield, and the possibility James Conner will remain the featured back for the entirety of the season ... The duo also looks at who might step up in Detroit's offense with Golden Tate now in Philly ... Finally, Evans and Funston play a game of Player Pick'Em with a bunch of similarly ranked players for Week 9.
31/10/18•55m 0s
Episode 130: It's Courtland Sutton time ... and a bunch of other rookie receivers, too!
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk about the big deadline deals that went down - Demaryius Thomas traded to Houston, Golden Tate shipped to Philly - and what it means for the receivers involved (let's just say they are giddy about the situation Courtland Sutton now finds himself in). The duo also talks about players to lean on to help take you to the playoff promised land, and a surprising numbers of rookie receivers are mentioned in that conversation.
30/10/18•1h 6m
Episode 129: Week 8 booms (Carson, Peterson, Lindsay) and busts (Jeffery, Chubb, Ingram)
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at no less than two Week 8 player propositions for each game, picking which side of the Over/Under line they prefer - among others, they are particularly bullish about Chris Carson, Adrian Peterson and Phillip Lindsay, but bearish on Alshon Jeffery. Nick Chubb and Mark Ingram.
25/10/18•1h
Episode 128: Loving Phillip Lindsay, and planning a Viking funeral
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston are licking their chops at the prospects of a fully-featured Phillip Lindsay being turned loose this week against Kansas City ... The duo also sticks a fork in expectations for Dalvin Cook this season.
24/10/18•1h
Episode 127: Chubb or Mack for the rest of the season? Will Amari shed "Mini Cooper" label in Dallas?
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the recent trade that sent Amari Cooper from Oakland to Dallas ... The duo also looks at emerging running backs Nick Chubb and Marlon Mack, debating their rest-of-season merits ... Finally, Evans and Funston tell you how much money you should spend on this week's top waiver wire targets.
23/10/18•1h 5m
Episode 126: Can you trust Dalvin Cook, Josh Gordon and/or Marlon Mack in Week 7?
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston dive deep into the Week 7 matchups, offering their hot takes on Josh Gordon (@ Chi), Dalvin Cook (@ NYJ), Marlon Mack (vs. Buf) and many, many more.
18/10/18•1h 5m
Episode 125: Tarik Cohen, Ito Smith, Chris Godwin and other solutions to the bye-week blues
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston say that it is time to take Ito Smith seriously in the Atlanta backfield ... The duo also plays a game of Player Pick'Ems, comparing many similarly ranked players for Week 7 at the skill positions ... Finally, Thursday night's Denver/Arizona contest is put under the microscope.
17/10/18•1h 5m
Episode 124: Is there hope for Jordan Howard, Odell Beckham? Are Taylor Gabriel, David Njoku for real?
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston weigh in on what they think the rest-of-season value is for fantasy laggards Jordan Howard and Odell Beckham ... The duo also offers takes on the emerging Taylor Gabriel, David Njoku and others ... Finally, Evans and Funston put a price tag on top waiver targets this week, like Albert Wilson and Marlon Mack.
16/10/18•1h 5m
Episode 123: Weighing in on Week 6 question marks Cook, Cooks, Kupp, Cobb and much more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston check in on notable Week 6 question marks like Dalvin Cook, Brandin Cooks, Cooper Kupp and Randall Cobb ... The duo finishes out this podcast with two prominent player Over/Under propositions from each Week 6 game.
11/10/18•1h 5m
Episode 122: The Replacements (James Conner, TJ Yeldon, Corey Clement) go under the fantasy microscope
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look deep at the Week 6 (and beyond) value of RB backups in action, James Conner, TJ Yeldon and Corey Clement ... The duo also has fun with some Player Pick'Ems for Week 6 and scrutinizes the Thursday night contests between Philly and the Giants.
10/10/18•1h
Episode 121: Shady dealings ahead for Philly? Kamara concerns on Bayou?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss life after Jay Ajayi in the Philly backfield, including the possibility of former Eagles RB LeSean McCoy getting traded back to Philly. The duo also likes Jameis Winston and all Bucs connected to the passing game this week in Atlanta. Finally, Evans and Funston talk about Alvin Kamara's first subpar fantasy effort in Week 5, coinciding with the return of Mark Ingram.
09/10/18•1h 10m
Episode 120: Talking Freemans, Royce and Devonta, and pondering if OBJ, CMC will finally score in Week5
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Freeman running backs, diving into the news that Denver head coach Vance Joseph wants to get Royce Freeman more carries and spinning Devonta Freeman's comments that he's feeling great coming off his knee injury hiatus. The Duo finishes off by making their picks on two player prop bets for each of the final 14 games of Week 5.
04/10/18•1h 10m
Episode 119: Taking a stand on Mark Ingram, Dalvin Cook, Josh Gordon and many more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss where they stand on the slew of running backs dealing with injuries (or coming off suspension), from Mark Ingram to Dalvin Cook, Leonard Fournette, Joe Mixon and Devonta Freeman ... The duo also discusses the Thursday night matchup of Indy vs. New England, projecting how the Patriots offense will look with Sony Michel in a featured role, and Josh Gordon and Julian Edelman manning prominent spots in the passing game.
03/10/18•1h 10m
Episode 118: Aaron Jones, Royce Freeman, Kerryon Johnson ... where is the love?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston bemoan the lack of featured work for advanced metric darlings Aaron Jones, Royce Freeman and Kerryon Johnson. The duo also plays a game of "Panic or Patience" with names like Russell Wilson, Larry Fitzgerald, Derrick Henry and more. Finally, Evans and Funston estimate the amount of FAAB money they would allocate for the best of this week's waiver crop.
02/10/18•1h 10m
Episode 117: Playing the Week 4 Over/Unders for Michel, Mayfield, Graham, Bernard, Golladay and many more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Andrew Luck's arm strength and Leonard Fournette's health before guessing Over/Under stat lines for two intriguing players in each of the Week 4 matchups.
27/09/18•1h 10m
Episode 116: Sony days ahead in New England? Sterling performance on Giants horizon?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss what Rex Burkhead's season-ending injury designation means for rookie Sony Michel. They also talk about a key injury in the Saints secondary could pave the way for big things from Sterling Shepard in Week 4. Finally, the duo breaks down the Thursday night Minnesota/LA Rams with an in-depth rundown of player Over/Under propositions.
26/09/18•1h 1m
Episode 115: Jimmy G injury fallout, and which teams should ring the Steelers about Bell
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the impact on the 49ers' skill position players with Jimmy Garoppolo out for the season. The duo also discuss ideal landing spots should Le'Veon Bell be traded. Finally, Evans and Funston assess the current values of intriguing players and how much money the expected top players on the waiver wire should go for this week.
25/09/18•1h 10m
Episode 114: Can Larry Fitzgerald, David Johnson be trusted; How high will Carson Wentz fly in Week 3 return?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk about what to expect from Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald and David Johnson in Week 3, and beyond ... the duo also give their picks for two player Over/Under propositions for each Week 3 game, including Carson Wentz passing yards, James Conner rushing yards and Amari Cooper receiving yards.
20/09/18•1h 8m
Episode 113: Would you start Patrick Mahomes or Ryan Fitzpatrick over Aaron Rodgers in Week 3?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston cover hot topics like Jordan Howard and Chris Carson, answer a plethora of Week 3 Player Pick'Ems, and welcome in guest Ross Tucker for a breakdown of Thursday night's Jets-Browns game.
19/09/18•1h 5m
Episode 112: Gaga about Josh Gordon in New England, fretting David Johnson's situation in Arizona
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Josh Gordon's move to New England, the dire state of David Johnson's offense in Arizona and also how much value Tevin Coleman has as a leading man in Atlanta ... The dup also play a game of Buy/Sell/Hold on a handful of intriguing players, and gauge how much money they'd be willing to drop for the top players on this week's waiver wire.
18/09/18•1h 1m
Episode 111: Roll with Josh Gordon on the Bayou? Fear Devonta Freeman against Carolina?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston tackle the tough lineup decisions for Week 2, like Josh Gordon, Devonta Freeman, the Patriots backfield, and others ... the dup also weighs in on two intriguing player Over/Under prop bets for each game in Week 2.
13/09/18•1h 10m
Episode 110: Talking risers (Chris Carson), fallers (Amari Cooper and player pick'ems for Week 2
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the Seahawks backfield, the struggling Amari Cooper and run through a list of player pick'ems by position, choosing their favorite starts among similarly ranked players. The duo also previews the Thursday night Baltimore/Cincy contest and answer a bunch of listener tweets.
12/09/18•1h 5m
Episode 109: Time to push panic button on Royce Freeman, Derrick Henry and/or Jamaal Williams?
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss their top takeaways from Week 1, including the concerning developments surrounding running backs Royce Freeman, Derrick Henry and Jamaal Williams. The duo also takes a look at expected prominent targets on the Week 2 waiver wire.
11/09/18•1h 5m
Episode 108: Are James Conner, Josh Gordon trustworthy Week 1 fantasy starters?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss two of the biggest lightning rod fantasy players of Week 1, James Conner and Josh Gordon. In addition, the duo debates Week 1 player Over/Unders, from Andrew Luck TD passes to Trey Burton receiving yards, and many, many more in between.
06/09/18•1h 5m
Episode 107: Talking through a dire Le'Veon Bell situation; Previewing Thursday night's 2018 opener
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the Le'Veon Bell holdout, and what it means for his fantasy value, and that of backup James Conner. The duo also offer green-, yellow- and red-light designations for a bunch of players in Week 1. Finally, Evans and Funston play a game of Over/Under for the key skill position commodities in the Thursday night matchup between Atlanta and Philly.
05/09/18•1h
Episode 106: Is Le'Veon a Week 1 lame? Sans McKinnon, who is the 49ers back to own?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston check in on no-show Le'Veon Bell and talk about his potential Week 1 pitfalls. The duo also weighs in on the 49ers backfield that will be without the services of Jerick McKinnon this season. Finally, Evans and Funston look at widely-available players that could make some noise in the first few weeks of the season.
04/09/18•55m 0s
Episode 105: Prop bonanza - betting Over/Under lines for McCaffrey, McKinnon, Gordon, Gronk, and many more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look at the TD and yardage Over/Under lines for players Jimmy Garoppolo, Christian McCaffrey, Jerick McKinnon, Marshawn Lynch, Josh Gordon, Doug Baldwin and many more.
30/08/18•1h
Episode 104: Receivers Sanders, Ross on the rise; Hogan, Hilton overhyped
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston play a game of "fill in the blanks," offering up the players that have risen or fallen in their rankings the most, the players they are most heavily invested in and the players they have been purposely avoiding.
29/08/18•1h 5m
Episode 103: Impact of Marqise Lee's injury, Rishard Matthews' return, and much more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the season-ending injury to Marqise Lee, the return from injury of Tennessee wideout Rishard Matthews and breakdown the newsmakers from Week 3 of the preseason.
27/08/18•1h 5m
Episode 102: Is it time to freak about Zeke? Should Gore's presence make you hate the Drake?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk about the current predicaments of running backs Ezekiel Elliott (mounting O-line injuries) and Kenyan Drake (worries of a platoon with Frank Gore). The duo also discusses the latest news surrounding receivers Corey Davis, Randall Cobb, Christian Kirk, and let's you know who is the must-watch player for Week 3 of the preseason.
23/08/18•1h 10m
Episode 101: Cleveland rockin' with Gordon's return, Hyde's rise -plus takes on Graham, Goodwin and more
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston talk about the impact of Josh Gordon's return and Carlos Hyde's impressive preseason. The duo also offers hot takes on Week 2 of the exhibition campaign, with Jimmy Graham, Marquis Goodwin and James White at forefront of that discussion.
20/08/18•1h 4m
Episode 100: John Ross, Ronald Jones and All-Mancrush teams hot topics on centennial show
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston reflect on their one-year podcast anniversary, before diving into a discussion on John Ross, Ronald Jones. The duo also revealed their All-Mancrush squads, which included rookie back Royce Freeman and sage veteran wideout Larry Fitzgerald.
16/08/18•1h 4m
Episode 99: Penny thoughts, John Brown buzz scrutiny, player pick'ems and more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the Rashaad Penny finger injury and how far it sets him back in the Seattle backfield battle. The duo also weigh in on whether the camp hype for Baltimore's John Brown is valid. Finally, the fanalysts play a game of Player Pick'Em, choosing their favorite among three closely ranked players.
15/08/18•1h 10m
Episode 98: Pressing the reset button on rookies Kerryon Johnson, Royce Freeman and more
Brad Evans and special guest co-host Liz Loza addressed myriad hot topics, including the latest on Alshon Jeffery, Carson Wentz, Jerick McKinnon and Green Bay’s complicated backfield. With Preseason Week 1 put to bed our intrepid fanalysts also re-ranked the rookie class sparring over several first-year players – Royce Freeman, Kerryon Johnson, Ronald Jones and Baker Mayfield. Plus, Brad and Liz answered your pressing Twitter questions.
14/08/18•1h 15m
Episode 97: Thursday's takeaways, including Barkley, Mayfield, Mixon, Juju and more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston dive into the intriguing performances from the 12 preseason games that played out on Thursday, including the dazzling debuts of rookies Saquon Barkley and Baker Mayfield.
10/08/18•1h 10m
Episode 97 (bonus time): Spinning the Derrius Guice ACL injury news
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston react to the news that Washington rookie RB Derrius Guice will miss the 2018 season with an ACL injury.
10/08/18•13m 0s
Episode 96: Setting the line on listeners' bold predictions for Cook, Watkins, Wilson and many more
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston asked their listeners for their best bold predictions for the '18 season, and they received no shortage of responses. The fanalyst duo sort through these fearless forecasts (for players like Dalvin Cook, Davante Adams, Sammy Watkins, Russell Wilson, Jordan Howard and many more) and decide what kind of odds these players will have of attaining these lofty statistical peaks.
08/08/18•1h 10m
Episode 95: Talking RB newsmakers Michel, Mack, Drake, and more!
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Sony Michel's problematic knee, Jim Irsay's hyperbolic claims that Marlon Mack could net 1,500 rushing yards and the dual No. 1 designations for Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore on Miami's latest depth chart.
06/08/18•1h 11m
Episode 94: Rookies Wilkins, Sutton among top picks in Late-Round Lottery Draft
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston dig for fantasy gold among all players being taken after ADP No. 150 overall, with rookies Jordan Wilkins and Courtland Sutton among the early selections in this 10-player draft exercise.
03/08/18•1h 15m
Episode 93: The World's Weakest Draft - a lineup of lames
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston flip their World's Strongest Draft concept by going through an exercise of taking who they believe to be the weakest selections in each round (based on ADP) of 0.5 PPR draft process.
02/08/18•57m 0s
Episode 92: Mahomes, Michel, Guice among subjects for fantasy Mad Libs
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston have fun with a game of fantasy Mad Libs, which covers Pat Mahomes, Sony Michel, Derrius Guice, Jordan Reed, Chris Hogan and many more. ... The duo also puts the latest hot camp headlines surrounding Chris Carson, Christian McCaffrey and Doug Martin up to the BS Barometer.
01/08/18•1h 10m
Episode 91: Interviews with Treadwell, Westbrook and Gallup - WRs on the fantasy fringe
At the recent National Fantasy Football Convention in Ft. Worth, TX, Brad Evans and Brandon Funston had the opportunity to talk with three receivers hoping to make a splash this season - third-year Viking Laquan Treadwell, second-year Jaguar Dede Westbrook and rookie Cowboy Michael Gallup.
25/07/18•45m 0s
Episode90: Talking Josh Gordon, camp battles and the BS barometer
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss Josh Gordon's recent hiatus from the Browns, hot training camp battles across the league, including in Green Bay, Indy and Tampa Bay, and the level of BS in recent reports regarding Lamar Jackson, Jordan Howard and Devontae Booker.
23/07/18•1h 10m
Episode 89: What would you pay for LeSean McCoy right now in an auction draft?
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston play "Deal or No Deal" with prices for certain players in a recent auction draft, including LeSean McCoy, Jerick McKinnon, Andrew Luck, Corey Davis and many more.
19/07/18•1h 20m
Episode 88: Interview with The Fantasy Footballers' Mike Wright
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston sit down with "Fantasy Hitman" Mike Wright, one of the stars of The Fantasy Footballers podcast. Wright offers up the backstory that led to the success of his podcast, while also revealing his three biggest risk/reward players for the '18 campaign.
17/07/18•54m 0s
Episode 87: Who makes the cut in The World's Strongest Draft?
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston run through eight rounds of what they consider to be the best possible fantasy football lineup that they could conceivably pull off in '18 PPR drafts. No spoilers here, so take a listen to find out which players made the cut.
16/07/18•55m 0s
Episode 86: Favorite draft values, shocker specials, must-avoids and many more lists
Fanalysts Brad "Big Noise" Evans and Brandon Funston have fun with lists, running down their favorite (and least favorite) draft values, shocker specials, PPR dynamos and much more.
12/07/18•1h 24m
Episode 85: Discussing the recent hype for hyphens Seals-Jones and Smith-Schuster
Is Arizona TE Ricky Seals-Jones headed towards a breakout campaign? Will Juju Smith-Schuster eclipse 100 targets? Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discuss these fresh topics and much, much more (ie, Frank Gore, Sterling Shepard, Joe Mixon).
10/07/18•1h 20m
Episode 84: Mahomes, Freeman, Gordon and a whole bunch of other players we love!
Brad "Big Noise" Evans and Brandon Funston look at the latest ADP lists and pull out the names of players, by position, that they love based on where they are going in drafts - Pat Mahomes, Royce Freeman and Josh Gordon are among those that get an extra spoonful of love from the fanalyst duo.
06/07/18•1h 15m
Episode 83: Predicting Patriot roles, assessing proper values for Prescott, Crowell and much more
Fanalysts Brad "Big Noise" Evans and Brandon Funston look at the expected fantasy impact of Patriots Rex Burkhead and Jordan Matthews, tout their favorite (Ty Montgomery or Jamaal Williams) in the Packers backfield with Aaron Jones set to serve a two-game suspension and play a game of Overvalued/Undervalued with the likes of Dak Prescott, Blake Bortles, Isaiah Crowell, Allen Robinson and others.
05/07/18•1h 20m
Episode 82: What can the Browns backfield do for you?
Fanalysts Brad "Big Noise" Evans and Brandon Funston hazard to guess which Cleveland running back, Carlos Hyde or Nick Chubb, will make the most hay in fantasy this season, and they decide whether either RB is worth their current draft price ... The duo also play a game of Overvalued/Undervalued/Properly Valued with names such as Mitch Trubisky, Jerick McKinnon, Royce Freeman and Robert Woods ... Finally, Evans and Funston target booms/busts from the rosters of Tennessee and Jacksonville before closing things out with a few listener Twitter questions.
27/06/18•1h 20m
Episode 81: Will anyone emerge from the Pack in the Green Bay backfield?
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston try to make sense, and find value, in the muddled Green Bay backfield. ... The duo also spins the latest news regarding Jameis Winston (suspension?), Allen Hurns (Dallas' go-to WR?) and Carolina rookie D.J. Moore (can he make a fantasy impact in Year 1?). ... Finally, Evans and Funston look for booms and busts among the rosters of Houston and Indy.
21/06/18•1h 10m
Episode 80: Pumping the brakes on the latest hype for Landry, Luck and Booker
Fanalysts Brad "Big Noise" Evans and Brandon Funston remain unmoved by the recent news regarding Jarvis Landry (that he'll be utilized in more of a down-field role in CLE), Andrew Luck (that he was soft-tossing a high school pigskin) and Devontae Booker (that he'll see a heavy workload in the DEN backfield). ... The duo also mines the rosters of Green Bay, Minnesota and Detroit for booms and busts.
13/06/18•1h 20m
Episode 79: Talking backfield clashes of the Titans, Lions and Dolphins
Fanalysts Brad "Big Noise" Evans and Brandon Funston look at the backfield battles in Tennessee, Detroit and Miami, and run through all the other recent fantasy-worthy news items. ... The duo finishes out with a look at potential boom and bust candidates from the rosters of the Browns, Steelers and Bears.
07/06/18•1h 20m
Episode 79 (bonus time): Breaking down the breaking news regarding Julian Edelman's expected suspension
Brad Evans and Brandon Funston offer up their takes on Thursday's breaking news that Julian Edelman is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's PED policy. ... The duo also takes to Twitter to answer a slew of listener questions.
07/06/18•33m 0s
Episode 78: Going old school with discussion of vets Brandon Marshall, Adrian Peterson, Doug Martin and more
Fanalysts Brad "Big Noise" Evans and Brandon Funston discuss the latest news regarding veterans Brandon Marshall (headed to Seattle), Adrian Peterson (maybe headed to Tampa) and Doug Martin (possibly pushing Marshawn Lynch for playing time). ... The duo also looks for fantasy booms and busts among the rosters of Baltimore and Cincy.
31/05/18•1h 20m
Episode 77: Henry's ACL injury, PPR upside for McKinnon, Cohen and NFC East bargains/busts
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston tackle the latest NFL news items with a fantasy impact, starting with Hunter Henry's season-ending ACL injury. ... The duo also project the reception impact for running backs Jerick McKinnon and Tarik Cohen. ... Finally, Evans and Funston look at the best and worst targets, based on ADP, on the NFC East rosters of Philly, Washington and the Giants.
23/05/18•1h 20m
Episode 76: PASPA impact on fantasy, Dez's future prospects and mock draft musings
Fanalysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston look ahead to a future of legalized sports betting in the US now that PASPA has been struck down. ... The duo also explores the idea of Dez Bryant landing with the Green Bay Packers. ... Finally, Evans and Funston pick apart a recent 14-team, PPR mock draft in which they were participants.
16/05/18•1h 10m
Episode 75: Backfield banter - Alvin Kamara, C.J. Anderson, Derrius Guice and many more!
Fanalaysts Brad Evans and Brandon Funston dissect the latest news involving Mark Ingram (suspension), C.J. Anderson (signing with Carolina) and Derrius Guice (will yield to Chris Thompson on passing downs). ... The duo also takes a look at who they expect to be the best, and worst, draft values among the skill position players of Buffalo and Miami, starting a boom/bust series that will cover every team leading up to the 2018 season.
09/05/18•1h 10m